AV2 OM Rev0

JBL® PERFORMANCE™ SERIES
AV2 AUDIO/VIDEO
PROCESSOR
USER GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. radio communications. However, there is no
2. Keep these instructions. Servicing is required when the apparatus has guarantee that interference will not occur in a
3. Heed all warnings. been damaged in any way, such as when a particular installation. If this eqiupment does cause
power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
4. Follow all instructions. has been spilled or objects have fallen into the harmful interference to radio or television
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. apparatus; or the apparatus has been exposed reception, which can be determined by turning
6. Clean only with a dry cloth. to rain or moisture, does not operate normally the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in or has been dropped. to try to correct the interference by one or more of
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 15. The MAINS cord is intended to be the safety the following measures:
8. Do not install near any sources such as radiators, disconnect device for this apparatus and shall
heat registers, stoves or other apparatus that remain readily operable at all times. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
produce heat. 16. Ventilation should not be impeded by covering • Increase the separation between the equipment
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the the ventilation openings with items such as and the receiver.
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized newspapers, tablecloths, curtains and so on. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
plug has two blades with one wider than the 17. No naked-flame sources, such as candles, different from that to which the receiver is
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades should be placed on the apparatus. connected.
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or 18. Terminals marked with this • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
the third prong are provided for your safety. If symbol may be considered television technician for help.
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, HAZARDOUS LIVE, and the
consult an electrician for replacement of the external wiring connected to This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
obsolete outlet. these terminals requires Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on installation by an INSTRUCTED PERSON or the conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience use of ready-made leads or cords. interference, and (2) this device must accept
receptacles and the point where they exit from 19. This product must be terminated with a interference received, including interference that
the apparatus. three-conductor AC mains power cord that
includes an earth ground connection. To may cause undesired operation.
11. Only use attachments and accessories specified
by the manufacturer. prevent shock hazard, all three connections
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or must ALWAYS be used. CAUTION
table specified by the manufac- Changes or modifications not expressly approved
turer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution This equipment has been tested and found to by the party responsible for compliance could void
when moving the cart/apparatus comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, the user's authority to operate the equipment.
combination to avoid injury from pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
tip-over. are designed to provide reasonable protection Canada
13. Unplug this apparatus during against harmful interference in a residential
lightning storms or when unused This Class B digital apparatus complies with
for long periods of time. installation. This equipment generates, uses and Canadian ICES-003.
radiates radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est
instructions, may cause harmful interference to conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The lightning flash with arrowhead

WARNING symbol, within an equilateral
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not triangle, is intended to alert the intended to alert the user to
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The user to the presence of uninsulated the presence of important
apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or “dangerous voltage” within the operating and maintenance
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as product’s encloser that may be of (servicing) instructions in the
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. sufficient magnitude to constitute a literature accompanying the
risk of electric shock to persons. product.
JBL and Logic 7 are registered trademarks, and JBL Performance and JBL BassQ are trademarks, of Harman International Industries,
Incorporated.
Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DCDi by Faroudja is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip, Inc.
DTS, DTS-ES, and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks, and DTS 96/24 is a trademark, of DTS, Inc.
HDMI is a trademark or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
HDCP and High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection are trademarks of Intel LLC.
iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks, and Shuffle is a trademark, of Apple, Inc.
Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation. All rights reserved.
SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Part No. 070-18006 | Rev 0 | 05/08

Introduction Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS
This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the AV2 audio/video processor. It is important to read this user
guide before attempting to use the product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions.
This manual is not intended as a general reference guide for home theater systems. If you’re uncertain how to proceed in setting up or main-
taining your system, seek the advice of a professional installer or ask your dealer for their recommendations.
All graphics of the product are included for reference only and may not completely reflect the physical product that is shipped.
The following symbols are used in the document:
Appears on the component to indicate the

presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage
inside the enclosure – voltage that may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
Appears on the component to indicate important

operating and maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature.
Calls attention to a procedure, practice,

WARNING
condition or the like that, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in injury or
death.
CAUTION! Calls attention to a procedure, practice,

condition or the like that, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage
or destruction to part or all of the product.
Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to

highlight.
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JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor
Table of Contents
Documentation Conventions........................................................ ii Semi Autocal.......................................................................... 3-6

Full Autocal ........................................................................... 3-6
Getting Started Manual Speaker Setup............................................................... 3-9
About the AV2........................................................................... 1-2 Speakers Menu ................................................................... 3-10
Product Registration ................................................................. 1-2 Speaker Distances Menu ..................................................... 3-11
Highlights ................................................................................ 1-2 Output Levels Menu ............................................................ 3-12
What’s in the Box ...................................................................... 1-3 Input Setup ............................................................................ 3-14
Available Options ..................................................................... 1-3 Advanced Video .................................................................. 3-20
Docking Station for iPods Option .......................................... 1-3 Listening Modes...................................................................... 3-23
RF Receiver Option ................................................................ 1-3 Selecting a Listening Mode ................................................. 3-23
Installation Considerations......................................................... 1-4 DTS and Dolby Listening Modes ......................................... 3-23
Remote Control Battery Installation .......................................... 1-4 Available Listening Modes ................................................... 3-24
Listening Mode Descriptions ............................................... 3-27
Basic Operation 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel Direct Inputs .......................... 3-29
Front Panel Overview ............................................................... 2-2 DTS and Dolby Status Displays ............................................ 3-29
Rear Panel Overview ................................................................. 2-5 Surround Configuration .......................................................... 3-30
PC and Dock Overview ............................................................. 2-8 Dolby Configuration ............................................................... 3-32
Remote Control Overview ......................................................... 2-8 Mute Levels............................................................................. 3-33
Operation Considerations ...................................................... 2-8 Power On Settings .................................................................. 3-33
AV2 Menu Overview ............................................................. 2-9 JBL Bassq Settings.................................................................... 3-34
Menu Navigation .................................................................. 2-9
Remote Control Buttons ...................................................... 2-10 Audio Controls and Video Status
Menu Options ..................................................................... 2-11 Audio Controls ......................................................................... 4-2
Menu Item Selection ........................................................... 2-11 Video Status .............................................................................. 4-4
Remote Control Light Button .............................................. 2-11
Command Matrix ............................................................... 2-11 PC and Dock Controls
PC and Dock Overview ............................................................. 5-2
Setup PC Controls............................................................................... 5-2
Setup ....................................................................................... 3-2 Setting Up to Play ................................................................. 5-2
Display Setup ............................................................................ 3-3 Playing PC Media .................................................................. 5-3
Speaker/EQ Setup .................................................................... 3-5 Dock Functionality ................................................................... 5-4
Manual .................................................................................. 3-6 Connecting the Dock to the AV2 ........................................... 5-4
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Selecting the Correct iPod Insert ............................................ 5-4 Advanced Customizing Tools ................................................C-6
Docking the iPod ................................................................... 5-5 Erasing Commands .............................................................C-12
Dock two-line Display Characteristics .................................... 5-5 Restoring Factory Default Settings .......................................C-13
Controlling the iPod with the AV2 ......................................... 5-6 Optional RF Receiver............................................................... C-14
Charging the iPod ................................................................. 5-6 Using the three-Digit Code Library ......................................... C-14
Removing the iPod ................................................................ 5-6 three-Digit preprogrammed Codes ......................................C-15
Zone 2 iPod Controls ............................................................. 5-7
Appendix
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Installation Worksheet ............................................................ D-2
Troubleshooting .......................................................................6-2 three-Digit preprogrammed Codes Worksheet ......................... D-6
AV2 Error Messages ...................................................................6-7
Video Error Messages ............................................................. 6-7
Autocal Error Messages .......................................................... 6-8
Video Resolutions Table ..........................................................6-10
Routine Maintenance ..............................................................6-12
Restoring Factory Default Settings ...........................................6-12
Appendix
Specifications ............................................................................A-2
Appendix
Main Menu: Audio Controls ......................................................B-2
Main Menu: Video Status ..........................................................B-2
Main Menu: Setup.....................................................................B-3
Setup Menu: Display Setup ................................................... B-4
Setup Menu: Surround Config ............................................... B-4
Setup Menu: Speaker/EQ Setup ............................................. B-5
Setup Menu: Input Setup ...................................................... B-6
Appendix
Remote Control Programming ................................................. C-2
Remote Control Light Button .................................................C-2
Transmitting Icon ..................................................................C-2
Setting Up the Remote Control .............................................C-3
Lock Feature ..........................................................................C-6
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Getting Started
About the AV2............................................................................ 1-2

Product Registration ................................................................... 1-2
Highlights .................................................................................. 1-2
What’s in the Box ....................................................................... 1-3
Available Options ....................................................................... 1-3
Docking Station for iPods Option .............................................................. 1-3
RF Receiver Option.................................................................................... 1-3
Installation Considerations.......................................................... 1-4

Remote Control Battery Installation ............................................ 1-4
Getting Started Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
ABOUT THE AV2 HIGHLIGHTS

Thank you for purchasing the AV2 audio/video processor, a • Twelve configurable inputs, eight channels, two audio zones
multifaceted audio and video preamplifier with built-in processing.
• Logic 7 audio processing
In addition, the AV2 can accommodate a pair of HDMI™ source
devices and can connect directly to a PC via USB, enabling the • Automatic EQ and speaker calibration (microphone included)
control and playback of streaming audio files. With the optional • HDMI inputs and output
Dock accessory, iPod® owners can even connect and play their iPod
through the AV2. • Faroudja® video processing
• RS-232 control, rear panel IR input, two trigger outputs
The AV2 is designed to serve as the control center for your home
• 7.1-channel analog input array
theater system. A landmark product for the JBL® Performance™
Series, the AV2 offers capabilities never before offered, as well as • Universal preprogrammed and learning remote control
breaking ground with several brand new features. The AV2 repre-
• PC-compatible media player support via USB connector
sents a new age in audio- and video-processing equipment.
• Support for iPods (with optional accessory)
We hope you enjoy your JBL Performance Series experience! • RF remote control (with optional accessory)
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register your AV2 processor online at www.jbl.com within 15
days of purchase. Retain the sales receipt as proof of warranty
coverage.
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JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Getting Started
WHAT’S IN THE BOX • Controls your iPod through your AV2 processor
• Simple track selection with on-screen navigation
The following items are included with the AV2 processor:
• Charges iPod
• One user guide (this document)
• One remote control RF RECEIVER OPTION
• Four AAA batteries (for use with remote control) The optional RF receiver utilizes the RF feature of the AV2 remote
• One microphone control, allowing you to control components that are completely out
of sight, up to 100-feet away. Since the RF receiver picks up the AV2’s
• One microphone rod
remote control radio frequency signal, the remote control no longer
• One North American power cord needs to be pointed directly at the components to control them. Now
• Two export power cords you can close your entertainment center doors, hide your components
and still control them with ease.
The RF receiver accessory requires no setup to the AV2 remote control
AVAILABLE OPTIONS in order for the feature to work – you need only place the RF receiver in
the rack or cabinet, or attach an emitter to the AV2 front panel over the
The following accessories are available for purchase as options to
IR receiver. Every time a command is sent from the remote control, it
the AV2 Processor:
sends both a standard IR and an RF signal. The RF receiver
automatically receives the remote’s radio signals and translates them
• Docking Station for iPods allows an iPod to be connected
into the infrared commands that control the components.
and controlled by the AV2 Processor.
• RF Receiver allows the remote control to operate via RF (Radio
Frequency), giving the remote a broader operating range.
DOCKING STATION FOR iPODS OPTION

The optional Docking station iPods allows you to enter a new world
of listening enjoyment made possible by combining the increased
storage capacity and playback ability of iPods (not included) with
the sonic power of your AV2 processor. Just one simple connection
and you’re ready to go!
• Single connection to your AV2 processor

• Plays audio from your iPod through your AV2 processor
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Getting Started Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY

INSTALLATION
The AV2 requires special care during installation to ensure optimal
performance. Pay particular attention to the instructions below and
The remote control requires four AAA batteries. The batteries
to other precautions that appear throughout this user guide.
should be replaced as needed. Alkaline batteries, which last longer
without leaking, are recommended. When battery power is low, the
DO install the AV2 on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or remote control enters a low-voltage condition, preventing it from
shelf. operating the AV2. When this occurs, replace the batteries. Normal
operation will resume when new batteries are installed.
DO select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.
Note: The remote control will not lose any custom settings if the batteries
DO NOT expose the AV2 to high temperatures, humidity, steam, run out. All custom settings are stored in nonvolatile FLASH memory.
smoke, dampness or excessive dust. Avoid installing the AV2 near
radiators or stacking the AV2 over other heat-producing equipment To replace the remote control batteries:
such as a power amplifier.
1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote
DO NOT place the AV2 on a thick rug or carpet, or cover the RV-5 control. Press the tab and lift the cover away from the remote
with a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling. control.
2. Remove old batteries, if applicable.
DO NOT place the AV2 on a windowsill or any location exposed to
3. Observing the proper polarity, insert four AAA batteries.
direct sunlight.
4. Align the cover over the battery compartment and gently press
DO NOT obstruct the front panel IR receiver window. The remote down until it snaps back into place.
control must be in line of sight with the IR receiver for proper 5. Properly dispose of the old batteries.
operation (unless using the optional RF-1 receiver).
DO NOT install the AV2 on a surface that is unstable or unable to

support all four feet.
CAUTION!
Before moving the AV2, power the unit off using the rear
panel power switch and unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet.
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Basic Operation
Front Panel Overview ................................................................. 2-2

Rear Panel Overview................................................................... 2-5
PC and Dock Overview............................................................... 2-8
Remote Control Overview .......................................................... 2-8
Operation Considerations.......................................................................... 2-8
AV2 Menu Overview ................................................................................. 2-9
Menu Navigation ...................................................................................... 2-9
Remote Control Buttons.......................................................................... 2-10
Menu Options......................................................................................... 2-11
Menu Item Selection ............................................................................... 2-11
Remote Control Light Button .................................................................. 2-11
Command Matrix ................................................................................... 2-11
Basic Operation Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

The AV2 is shown below. The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond with the numbered items in the text.
1 2 3 4 5 6
10 9 8 7
1. Front Panel Display 6. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons

2. IR Receiver 7. Zone 2 Off Button
3. Volume Knob 8. Main Zone Off Button
4. Mode Buttons 9. Mute Button
5. Main Zone Input Selection Buttons 10. On/Standby Button
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JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Basic Operation
1. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 2. While holding down the Zone 2 input button, rotate the volume
knob clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to
Use the front panel two-line display to view the current input decrease the volume. On the front panel two-line display, the
source, input type, listening mode, and volume level. The 2 x 20 bottom left side displays that Zone 2 is selected and the bottom
character display also functions as a display for messages and right side indicates the current volume level.
menus, one line at a time.
Note: If you attempt to set the volume higher than the maximum or lower
than the minimum volume levels, the displayed volume level flashes.
2. IR RECEIVER
The IR receiver receives infrared commands from the AV2 remote 4. MODE BUTTONS
control. Blocking the IR receiver will prevent the remote control
from functioning properly (unless using the optional RF-1 Use the Mode buttons to scroll to the previous ( ) or next ( )
receiver). available listening mode. Scrolling the Mode button reveals the
entire list of listening modes available for the currently selected
input and mode family. For more information on selecting listening
3. VOLUME KNOB modes, refer to Section 3: Setup.
Use the volume knob to adjust the volume level. The adjustable volume
range is -80 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB increments. 5. MAIN ZONE INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS
Note: The maximum volume level may be lower than +10 dB due to the Individually select each of the 12 inputs available in the Main Zone.
output level settings of the speakers. Refer to Section 3: Setup for more When an input is selected, a blue LED lights in the corresponding
information on setting the speaker output levels. input selection button. When the Main Zone is deactivated,
pressing a Main Zone input selection button activates the corre-
To adjust the Main Zone volume level: sponding input in the Main Zone.
When the AV2 is in Standby, pressing a Main Zone input selection
Rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise
button powers on the AV2, selects the input in the Main Zone, and
to decrease the volume level in 1dB increments. The current
turns off Zone 2.
volume level is indicated on the bottom right side of the two-line
front panel display.
6. ZONE 2 INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS
To adjust the Zone 2 volume level:
Individually select each of the 12 inputs available in Zone 2. When
1. Press and hold the front panel Zone 2 input selection button that an input is selected, an amber LED lights on the corresponding
corresponds with the current input source. For instance, if DVD is input selection button. When Zone 2 is deactivated, pressing a
the current Zone 2 input source, press and hold the DVD input Zone 2 input selection button activates the corresponding input in
selection button in the Zone 2 area of the front panel. Zone 2.
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When the AV2 is in Standby, pressing a Zone 2 input selection The LED in the MUTE button lights red when the Main Zone mute is
button powers on the AV2, selects the input in Zone 2, and turns off active, green when the Zone 2 mute is active, and amber when
the Main Zone. both Zones are muted. The volume can also be muted by using the
MUTE button on the remote control, which functions in the same
manner. However, the remote only mutes Zone 2 if the touch
7. ZONE 2 OFF BUTTON screen is in the “Zone 2” menu layer.
Deactivates Zone 2. When Zone 2 is off, the Zone 2 OFF button on

the front panel lights red.
10. ON/STANDBY BUTTON
Toggles the AV2 between On and Standby. The rear panel Power
8. MAIN ZONE OFF BUTTON switch must be set to the ON position for the Standby button to be
active. When the AV2 is in the Standby mode, pressing the Standby
Deactivates the Main Zone. When the Main Zone is off, the Main button turns the unit on and changes the light in the Standby
Zone OFF button on the front panel lights red. button from red to blue. Power is still supplied to the AV2 when
Note: Activating the Main Zone OFF button on the front panel turns off Standby mode is activated.
the audio; however, the video continues to be output through both the
analog and HDMI video outs. If using the HDMI Video In connection, only When the rear panel Power switch is set to the ON position or AC
the HDMI video is output. If the analog Video In is used, then both analog power is applied or restored, the AV2 automatically enters Standby
and HDMI video is output. Main Zone OSD (On-Screen Display) menus mode.
are also still available.
Note: When taken out of Standby, the AV2 activates the Zone inputs that
were active in the previous operating session.
9. MUTE BUTTON
Mutes the Main Zone and Zone 2 volumes. Press the MUTE button to
mute the Main Zone volume level; “MUTE ON” appears in the
two-line and OSD displays. Press the MUTE button again to restore the
volume to its original level. If a front panel Zone 2 input button is held
down, then pressing the MUTE button on the front panel will mute the
Zone 2 output.
On the remote control, pressing the volume button once while the
volume is muted turns off mute. Pressing and holding the Volume
button, while the sound is muted, resets to the original pre-mute
volume level and then increases or decreases the volume from that
point, turning off mute.
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REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

The AV2 rear panel is shown below. The numbers in the rear panel illustrations correspond with the numbered items in the text.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI

8-CHANNEL DIRECT IN S/PDIF AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS OUT INPUTS OUT INPUTS OUT
FRONT-L SIDE-L CTR REAR-L 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2
Y
S-VIDEO
POWER
ON
1 2 3 4
Pb
VIDEO
OFF
FRONT-R SIDE-R LFE REAR-R USB IR IN Pr
SERIAL
ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 ZONE 2 OUT FRONT-L SIDE-L CTR REAR-L
L AC INPUT
100-240V~
DOCK RS-232
TRIGGERS 50-60 Hz
MIC IN OUT 1 OUT 2 50W
R
C US
FRONT-R SIDE-R SUB 1 REAR-R SUB 2 LR 46800
19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12
1. 8-Channel Analog Audio Input 7. Component Video Input Connectors 14. RS-232 Connector
Connector Array
8. Component Video Output Connector 15. Preamplifier Outputs
2. Digital Audio Input Connectors 9. HDMI Input Connectors 16. Dock Connector
3. USB Connector 10. HDMI Output Connector 17. Zone 2 Audio Output Connectors
4. IR Input Connector
11. Power Switch 18. Stereo Analog Audio Input Connectors
5. S-Video/Composite Input Connectors 12. AC Input Connector 19. Microphone Input Connector
6. S-Video/Composite Ouput Connectors 13. Trigger Output Connectors
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CAUTION! connection) or mono plug (Tip/Sleeve connection).
Never make or break connections to the AV2 unless the

AV2 and all associated components are powered off. 5. S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE INPUT CONNECTORS
Provide the S-video and composite analog video inputs. Four
composite video connectors labeled 1 to 4 and four S-video
1. 8-CHANNEL ANALOG AUDIO INPUT connectors labeled 1 to 4 are available.
CONNECTOR ARRAY
Provides 8-channel analog audio input via eight RCA connectors
labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, Side L/R and Rear L/R. These inputs 6. S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE OUTPUT CONNECTORS
are used to connect source devices such as high-resolution DVD Provide the S-video and composite video outputs. One composite
players, DVD-Audio, or SACD™ players with discrete analog audio video connector and one S-video connector are available.
outputs. Depending on the source device in use, all eight
connectors may be used, although only the Front L/R, Center, Side
L/R and LFE are required for 5.1 analog audio signals. 7. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS
Provide inputs that can be used with any source device that is
2. DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs.
Three inputs, labeled Component Video 1 to 3, are supplied.
Provide digital audio input via four S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) and four
S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) input connectors. Connectors are compatible
with most PCM, Dolby® Digital, and DTS® sources. 8. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTOR
Provides one component output that can be used with any device that
3. USB CONNECTOR is equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video intputs.
Provides a USB port to connect to a PC computer, enabling the user

to listen to audio from the computer through the AV2 processor. 9. HDMI INPUT CONNECTORS
The USB connector port is a “mini B” connector and requires a USB
cable (not included). See Section 5: PC and Dock Controls for more Provide two HDMI inputs for devices such as a DVD player or HDTV
information on the playback of computer audio. tuner.
4. IR INPUT CONNECTOR 10. HDMI OUTPUT CONNECTOR

Accepts input of IR signals from infrared distribution equipment via Provides one HDMI output for HDMI-equipped video monitors.
one 3.5mm jack that accepts a stereo plug (Tip/Ring/Sleeve
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11. POWER SWITCH 15. PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUTS
Use the Power switch to connect or disconnect power from the AC Provide output for external power amplifiers for applications that
Input connector to the AV2 processor. When the AV2 is powered on, require them.
the front panel Standby button or remote control ON and OFF
buttons can be used to activate and deactivate Standby mode. When
the AV2 is powered off via the rear panel switch, the Standby and On 16. DOCK CONNECTOR
modes are not available.
Provides an interface for iPod, which can then be accessed through
the AV2 rear panel. To use this feature, the Dock option must be
installed to the Dock connector. With a compatible iPod connected
12. AC INPUT CONNECTOR
to the AV2, selecting the Dock input allows you to play audio files
Provides power to the AV2 through the supplied power cord. from the iPod. You can view and navigate through the iPod menus
using the AV2 remote control. For more information on the Dock
option and how to use your AV2 with iPod, refer to Section 5: PC
13. TRIGGER OUTPUT CONNECTORS and Dock Controls.
Provide a 12V DC output to control connected components. Two

trigger output connectors are available as 3.5mm mono mini
17. ZONE 2 AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS
phone jacks. The OUT 1 connector is the power trigger and is not
configurable; it is activated when the AV2 is powered on or taken Provide preamplifier audio outputs for Zone 2.
out of Standby mode, and deactivated when the AV2 is powered
off, either from the rear panel or by putting the AV2 into Standby
mode. The OUT 2 connector can be configured independently for 18. STEREO ANALOG AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS
each input; refer to Section 3: Setup for more information on how to
configure the OUT 2 trigger. Provide stereo analog audio input. Six stereo analog audio input
RCA connectors labeled 1 to 6 are available.
Note: The OUT 2 trigger is referred to as “TRIGGER 2” in the Input Setup
menu.
19. MICROPHONE INPUT CONNECTOR
Provides a microphone input for system calibration. The
14. RS-232 CONNECTOR microphone input is only for use with the supplied microphone
The RS-232 serial connector provides serial remote control through a during the system calibration process. See Section 3: Setup for more
standard RS-232 connection. Refer to the JBL Web site (www.jbl.com) information regarding system calibration and setup.
for more details on controlling the AV2 processor via the RS-232
connection.
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PC AND DOCK OVERVIEW REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW

The PC and Dock inputs are the only “hard-wired” inputs in the AV2 The AV2 processor remote control provides full operation of the
processor. Unlike the other inputs, both have very specific AV2, including commands, such as menu navigation, that are not
audio-only functionality. available from the front panel. It is also designed to provide control
for the entire home theater system. This section provides a brief
The PC input is tied to the USB input on the rear panel and is for use overview of the remote control functions used to control the AV2
with media player software on a connected PC computer. The Dock processor. For detailed universal remote control operation,
input is for use with the optional docking accessory for iPod and is programming instructions and manufacturing codes, refer to
tied to the Dock input on the rear panel. This input is only for use Appendix C.
with iPod players.
While both of these inputs have devoted remote control menu OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
controls, there are NO front panel controls for use with the PC and
Dock inputs. The following factors can improve or impede remote control
operation.
For more information about the PC and Dock operation, refer to
Section 5: PC and Dock Controls. Note the following before operating the AV2 remote control:
• The remote control must be in line-of-sight with the front panel

IR receiver (unless using the optional RF-1 receiver). Eliminate
obstructions between the remote control and the IR receiver.
The remote control may become unreliable if strong sunlight or
fluorescent light shines on the AV2 IR receiver.
• For optimal performance, position the remote control within a
30-degree angle no more than 40 to 60 feet (12.2m to 18.3m)
from the AV2. Placing the AV2 inside a smoked-glass cabinet
will reduce the remote control range.
• Remote controls for different components can interfere with
one another. Avoid using remote controls for different
components at the same time.
• Remote control batteries should be replaced as needed.
• To control the AV2, the touchscreen of the remote control must
be in the “JBL” or “ZONE 2” menu layers. The Volume +/– and
Mute controls, however, are always active, regardless of the
active menu layer. The remote control ships from the factory set
to the “MAIN” menu layer.
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AV2 MENU OVERVIEW MENU NAVIGATION
When the remote control touchscreen is in the Use the remote control arrow buttons to navigate the AV2 menu
MAIN MENU
“JBL” or “ZONE 2” menu layers, pressing MENU AUDIO CONTROLS
structure, shown in detail in Appendix B. The Command Matrix
or SELECT on the AV2 remote control accesses VIDEO STATUS table located later in this chapter indicates the navigation
the menu controls for the AV2 processor. The SETUP commands that the remote control buttons perform when the AV2
MAIN MENU is the root directory of the AV2 command bank is activated by selecting the “JBL” or “ZONE 2”
menu structure and has three branches: AUDIO options on the remote control touchscreen.
CONTROLS, VIDEO STATUS and SETUP.
Arrow Navigation Functions
The AUDIO CONTROLS menu controls the audio-specific parameters, (for “JBL” and “ZONE 2” menu layers)
such as treble and bass, as well as providing an audio status menu. For
When a menu is open, press the remote control arrow to
more information, refer to Section 4: Audio Controls and Video Status. select the highlighted menu parameter. The menu parameter
will blink to indicate that it is selected.
The VIDEO STATUS menu is an information-only menu identifying
the current video status of the AV2 Processor. For more information, When a menu is open, press the arrow to close the current
menu and, in most cases, open the previous menu. Subsequent
refer to Section 4: Audio Controls and Video Status. presses continue to close the current menu and open the
previous menu until the MAIN MENU is closed.
The SETUP menu controls all aspects of setting up the AV2 processor.
Refer to Section 3: Setup for more information. When a menu is open, press the and arrow buttons to scroll
upward and downward through the complete list of menu param-
The AV2 menu structure can be viewed on the OSD (On-Screen eters. The highlighted menu item appears in the front panel
Display), which is a 480i or 480p video output signal to your monitor, display. All menu items appear in the OSD. The cursor
automatically wraps to the next menu parameter when the first or
or on the front panel two-line display, which displays the menus one last menu item is passed.
line at a time using the remote control navigation controls. The front
panel two-line display can also be viewed on the OSD, in 480i When a menu parameter is selected and blinking, press the and
resolution only. arrow buttons to scroll through the available parameter
options.
Note: When the AV2 menu structure is entered, most front panel buttons
and the remote control buttons are disabled until the menu structure is SELECT Press the Select button to open the menu structure, open a menu
branch, or select a menu parameter.
exited. The exceptions are the Volume Knob and Standby button on the
front panel and the remote control Volume, Mute, and Off buttons. Note MENU Press the Menu button to open the menu structure.
also that the disabled condition of the remote control only affects the
“JBL” and “ZONE 2” menu layers. EXIT When the menu is open, press the Exit button to leave the menu.
Unlike the arrow button, which closes a menu layer, the Exit
button completely closes the menu structure.
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REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS

1. Touchscreen (Component andFunction buttons)
2. MAIN remote control touchscreen menu
1 3. OFF
9 4. VOLUME (+/–)
2
5. MUTE
6. MENU
3 10
7. SELECT and Navigation (left, right, up and down)
4 8. Number Keypad and ENT (Enter)

11
9. LIGHT (backlight for the remote control)
5 12 10. ON
6 11. CHANNEL (+/–)

13
12. PREV CH (Previous Channel)
7 14 13. GUIDE and INFO
14. EXIT
15
15. Transport functions (PLAY , STOP , RW , PAUSE || and FF
8 ) for source components
Note: These are the names and functions for the universal remote control.
For the AV2 specific remote control functions, refer to the Command
Matrix on the following page.
Note: The number call-outs on the figure above

correlate with the numbers listed to the right.
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MENU OPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL LIGHT BUTTON
Selecting a menu option can open another menu within the menu The remote control is fully backlit, making it very useful in low-light
structure. For example, selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens conditions. Press the Light button on the right side of the remote
the SETUP menu. to backlight all of the buttons and the LCD touchscreen. To turn off
the backlight, press the Light button again. Or, ten seconds after
MAIN MENU SETUP the last button is pressed, the backlight automatically shuts off.
AUDIO CONTROLS DISPLAY SETUP
VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP
SETUP INPUT SETUP
SURROUND CONFIG COMMAND MATRIX
DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS The Command Matrix table, starting on the next page, lists the
POWER ON SETTINGS commands that each remote control button performs in each menu
setting.
Note: A brief description of each function is given in the table, but refer to
MENU ITEM SELECTION the Table of Contents for additional information on each function. For
Use the remote control arrows to navigate the menu structure. additional information on using and programming the remote control,
refer to Appendix C.
To select a menu item in an open menu:
1. Press the Menu or Select buttons to enter the Menu structure.

2. Navigate to the desired menu.
3. Press the remote control and arrows to highlight the
desired menu item.
4. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press the arrow
or Select button to select the highlighted item. If an option is
selected, another menu opens. When an adjustable parameter is
selected, the current selection will blink to indicate that it is
selected. Use the and arrows to scroll through the available
options for the selected parameter. When the desired parameter
option is highlighted, press the arrow on the remote control to
select the option.
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1 MAIN JBL PAGE 1 JBL PAGE 2 JBL PAGE 3 JBL PAGE 4

2 3 1 Menu Name – Menu Name -– JBL Menu Name – JBL Menu Name -– JBL Menu Name – JBL
MAIN* (iPod controls) (PC controls)
4 5 2 JBL
Enters the JBL AV2
L7
Selects the Logic 7
EQ
Toggles the Auto EQ
IPOD –
iPod
PC –
PC
6 7 menu layer listening mode family parameter between
On and Off.
8 9 3 ZONE2
Enters the JBL AV2
STER
Selects the Stereo
PRE1
Sets the AV2 to the
IPOD+
iPod
PC+
PC
10 Zone 2 menu layer listening mode family Autocal Preset 1
saved values
4 TUNER
(Does not affect the
DOLBY
Selects the Dolby
PRE2
Sets the AV2 to the
CLIK
iPod wheel click,
PC II
PC Play/Pause
AV2) listening mode family Autocal Preset 2 counterclockwise
saved values
5 TV DTS
(Does not affect the Selects the DTS
PRE3
Sets the AV2 to the
CLIK
iPod wheel click,
(unused)
AV2) listening mode family Autocal Preset 3 clockwise

saved values
6 HD DSP
(Does not affect the Selects the DSP
TREB-
Lowers the Treble
MENU
iPod MENU button
(unused)
AV2) listening mode family parameter
7 DVD AUDIN
(Enters the Lexicon® Selects either Digital
TREB+
Raises the Treble
SEL
iPod SELECT button
(unused)
RT-10/RT-20 menu) or Analog Audio parameter
8 GAME TONE
(Does not affect the Toggles the Tone
BASS-
Lowers the Bass
II
iPod Play/Pause
(unused)
AV2) Control parameter parameter button

between On and Off
9 FAV
(Does not affect the
ZOOM
(unused)
BASS+
Raises the Bass
(unused)
AV2) parameter

correlate with the numbers in the adjoining table.
10 MENU PAGE - <ACTIVE PAGE> OF <TOTAL PAGES>
Touch or to scrolll between the menu pages
*The Menu Name is not a functional command. It is simply a label identifying which menu or sub-menu the touchscreen currently
displays.
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JBL ZONE 2
MAIN*
PAGES 1–4 PAGES 1–3
11 MAIN*
Returns to the Main layer of the remote control
12 OFF Puts the AV2 processor into Standby

11
12 13 13 ON Turns on the AV2 processor from Standby
14 15
17 14 MUTE Mutes the Main Zone volume Mutes the Zone 2

volume
16
18 19 15 PREV CH (unused)
16 VOL or VOL Main Zone

VOL or VOL
Zone 2
VOL or VOL
17 CH or CH Main Zone
MODE or MODE
(unused)
18 GUIDE Steps through the VIDEO STATUS menu
19 INFO Steps through the AUDIO STATUS menu
*The MAIN menu level does NOT control the AV2. The remote control touchscreen heading must read “JBL” or “ZONE 2” in
order to control the AV2 processor.
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MAIN* JBL ZONE 2

20 MENU Enters OSD menu
21 EXIT Exits OSD menu
22 REWIND
(unused)
23 SELECT Enters OSD menu;

21 while in OSD menu, selects menu items
20 23 24 Used for OSD menu navigation;

Arrows if not in the OSD menu structure, no function.
22 25
25 (unused)
24 27 FAST FORWARD
26 28 26 Main Zone OFF Zone 2 OFF

STOP
27 ||
PAUSE
Changes front panel display illumination (unused)
28 PLAY
(unused)
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MAIN* JBL ZONE 2

29 1 Main Zone
HD input
Zone 2
HD input
30 2 Main Zone
DVD input
Zone 2
DVD input
31 3 Main Zone
Game input
Zone 2
Game input
32 4 Main Zone
Sat input
Zone 2
Sat input
33 5 Main Zone
Cable input
Zone 2
Cable input
34 6 Main Zone
DVR input
Zone 2
DVR input
35 7 Main Zone
CD input
Zone 2
CD input
30
36 8 Main Zone Zone 2
29 31 Dock input Dock input
32 34 37 9 Main Zone
PC input
Zone 2
PC input
33 37 38 +10 Main Zone Zone 2

Tuner input Tuner input
35 36 39 0 Main Zone
Aux 1 input
Zone 2
Aux 1 input
38 40
40 ENT
Enter
Main Zone
Aux 2 input
Zone 2
Aux 2 input
39
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Setup
Setup ........................................................................................ 3-2
Display Setup ............................................................................. 3-3
Speaker/EQ Setup ...................................................................... 3-5
Manual ..................................................................................................... 3-6
Semi Autocal ............................................................................................. 3-6
Full Autocal ............................................................................................... 3-7
Manual Speaker Setup................................................................ 3-9

Speakers Menu........................................................................................ 3-10
Speaker Distances Menu ......................................................................... 3-11
Output Levels Menu................................................................................ 3-12
Input Setup .............................................................................. 3-14

Advanced Video ...................................................................................... 3-20
Listening Modes ....................................................................... 3-23

Selecting a Listening Mode ..................................................................... 3-23
DTS and Dolby Listening Modes ............................................................. 3-23
Available Listening Modes ....................................................................... 3-24
Listening Mode Descriptions ................................................................... 3-27
5.1-channel and 7.1-channel Direct Inputs.............................................. 3-29
DTS and Dolby Status Displays................................................................ 3-29
Surround Configuration ........................................................... 3-30

Dolby Configuration................................................................. 3-32
Mute Levels.............................................................................. 3-33
Power On Settings ................................................................... 3-33
JBL BassQ Settings .................................................................... 3-34
Setup Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
SETUP SURROUND CONFIGURATION

SETUP SURROUND CONFIG
Selecting SETUP from MAIN MENU SETUP
Opens the SURROUND CONFIG menu, which is used to customize
the MAIN MENU VIDEO STATUS the listening modes that are available for the currently selected input.
SPEAKER/EQ SETUP
opens the SETUP SETUP INPUT SETUP See the “Surround Configuration” section found later in this chapter.
menu. SURROUND CONFIG
DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS
DOLBY CONFIGURATION
POWER ON SETTINGS SETUP DOLBY CONFIG
BASSQ*: NO
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST
Opens the DOLBY CONFIG menu, which is used to customize the Dolby
listening modes to your personal preferences. See the“Dolby
DISPLAY SETUP Configuration” section found later in this chapter.
SETUP DISPLAY SETUP
MUTE LEVELS
Opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu, which is used to customize the
OSD and front panel display, as well as other display-related SETUP MUTE LEVELS
parameters. See the “Display Setup” section on the following page. Opens the MUTE LEVELS menu, which is used to set the mute-level
controls. See the “Mute Levels” section found later in this chapter.
SPEAKER/EQ SETUP
SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP POWER ON SETTINGS
Opens the SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu, which is used to configure the SETUP POWER ON SETTINGS
Main Zone and Zone 2 audio output connectors for the desired Opens the POWER ON SETTINGS menu, which is used to configure
speaker setup, set speaker crossovers, and calibrate distances and the Power On volume level and the Dock Auto Power feature. See
output levels. See the “Speaker/EQ Setup” section found later in this the “Power On Settings” section found later in this chapter.
chapter for more information.
Note: When a source is active, changing some audio or video parameters
INPUT SETUP may cause the Main Zone audio to briefly mute the incoming source. If
SETUP INPUT SETUP Zone 2 is set to DOWN MIX, the Zone 2 audio will also briefly mute.
Opens the INPUT SETUP menu, which is used to change input
names, assign audio and video input connectors, select preferred JBL BASSQ™/*CHECK MANUAL FIRST
listening modes, and configure Main Zone and Zone 2 settings. See SETUP BASSQ
the “Input Setup” section found later in this chapter. Optimizes the outputs of the AV2 audio/video processor for use with the
JBL BassQ™ automatic room mode correction processor. See the “JBL
BassQ Settings” section found later in this chapter.
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JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Setup
DISPLAY SETUP
Selecting the SETUP menu, DISPLAY SETUP option opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu, which is used to customize the OSD and front panel display
and set up other display-related features.
MAIN MENU SETUP DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

AUDIO CONTROLS DISPLAY SETUP two-line OSD: 3s
CONNECTION: HDMI/DVI
VIDEO CONTROLS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MENU TIME OUT: 30s
HDMI AUDIO OUT: NO
SETUP INPUT SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
SURROUND CONFIG FRONT PANEL DISPLAY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS BRIGHTNESS: FULL
POWER ON SETTINGS TIME OUT: NONE
BASSQ*: NO
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST
CONNECTION ANALOG, HDMI/DVI HDMI AUDIO OUT YES, NO

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP CONNECTION SETUP DISPLAY SETUP HDMI AUDIO OUT
Selects the CONNECTION parameter, which identifies the active Selects the HDMI AUDIO OUT parameter, which identifies if audio is
video output connectors on the AV2 rear panel. The following list of sent on the HDMI output. If the HDMI AUDIO OUT parameter is set
conditions identify the behavior of this parameter: to YES, then a two-channel DOWN MIX of the source audio is sent
over the HDMI connection at the maximum bit rate of the display’s
• If ANALOG is selected, only the analog video connectors are audio system. This audio stream is in addition to the normal audio
available and will output the video signal. outputs. If the parameter is set to NO, this audio is not sent.
• If HDMI/DVI is selected, both the analog and HDMI video
connectors are available and will output the video signal.
• If the video input is set to HDMI and the CONNECTION
parameter is set to ANALOG, then no video is output.
• If the HDMI video input is copy-protected (HDCP), no video is
output on the analog output connectors. This is a requirement
of HDCP and not a limitation of the AV2 processor.
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TWO-LINE OSD OFF, 3, 4, 5, 6 SECONDS BRIGHTNESS FULL, HALF, OFF

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY two-line OSD SETUP DISPLAY SETUP FRONT PANEL DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
Selects the two-line OSD parameter from the On-Screen Display Selects the BRIGHTNESS parameter from the Front Panel Display
(OSD) menu. The two-line OSD parameter identifies the length of menu, which selects the brightness of the two-line front panel
time that the two-line OSD is displayed and can be set to display display. The parameter can be set to FULL, HALF or OFF. If set to OFF,
from three to six seconds in one-second increments. If OFF is then the front panel display is off.
selected, then the two-line OSD is not displayed.
On the remote control, this parameter is controlled by the || (Pause)
Note: If OFF is selected, the menu screens are still displayed. This button while in the touchscreen “JBL” menu layer.
parameter only affects the two-line OSD display, which is identical to the
front panel two-line display. Note: When the AV2 is powered off or put into Standby mode, any
changes to the BRIGHTNESS parameter are not saved. So when the AV2 is
MENU TIME OUT NONE, 30, 40, 50, 60 SECONDS powered on or taken out of Standby mode again, the BRIGHTNESS
SETUP DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY MENU TIME OUT
parameter will be set to FULL.
Selects the MENU TIME OUT parameter from the On-Screen Display TIME OUT NONE, 1 TO 10 SECONDS
(OSD) menu. This parameter identifies the length of time before the SETUP DISPLAY SETUP FRONT PANEL DISPLAY TIME OUT
OSD menu times out and can be set from 30 to 60 seconds in
10-second increments. If NONE is selected, then the OSD will not Selects the TIME OUT parameter from the Front Panel Display menu.
turn off automatically. This parameter identifies the length of time before the front panel
two-line display times out. The parameter can be set from 1 to 10
CAUTION! seconds in one-second increments. If NONE is selected, then the
two-line front panel display is always on when the AV2 is on.
The NONE selection should only be used with caution. If
the system includes a plasma display, or other display
types sensitive to image burn-in, and the OSD Menu Time
Out parameter is set to NONE, the OSD menu image can be
burned into the monitor display.
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SPEAKER/EQ SETUP
Select the SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu to configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup. The Main Zone includes eight
audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer, Side L/R and Rear L/R.
SPEAKERS
MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP AUTO SETTINGS: OFF
AUDIO CONTROLS MANUAL
VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP PERFORMS SEMI-AUTOMATIC FRONT L/R: 80Hz
SETUP SEMI AUTOCAL CALIBRATION CENTER: 80Hz
INPUT SETUP
FULL AUTOCAL SIDE L/R: 80Hz
SURROUND CONFIG
DOLBY CONFIG PERFORMS FULL AUTOMATIC REAR/Z2 L/R: 80Hz
MUTE LEVELS CALIBRATION SUB/LFE LPF: 80Hz
POWER ON SETTINGS SUBWOOFERS: 1
BASSQ*: NO SUB HPF: 20Hz
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST MANUAL SUB MODE: NORMAL
SPEAKERS
SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKER DISTANCES 1 SPEAKER DISTANCES 2
OUTPUT LEVELS
AUTO SETTINGS: OFF SIDE LEFT: 0.0ft
UNITS: FEET SUBWOOFERS: 0.0 ft
FRONT LEFT: 0.0 ft
CENTER: 0.0 ft
FRONT RIGHT: 0.0 ft
SIDE RIGHT: 0.0 ft
REAR RIGHT: 0.0 ft
REAR LEFT: 0.0 ft
OUTPUT LEVELS 1 OUTPUT LEVELS 2

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF REAR LEFT: 0dB
INPUT: ALL SIDE LEFT: 0dB
TEST TONE: OFF SUBWOOFER1: 0dB
FRONT LEFT: 0dB SUBWOOFER2: 0dB
CENTER: 0dB
FRONT RIGHT: 0dB
SIDE RIGHT: 0dB
REAR RIGHT: 0dB
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MANUAL Performing the Semi Autocal Procedure:

SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL
In order to perform this test, the following initial setup is required:
Opens the MANUAL speaker setup menu, which allows the manual
selection of the speaker distances, crossover points, and output • All of the speakers are connected to the AV2 and positioned in
levels. See the next section, “Manual Speaker SetUp”, for more the listening space.
details. • The crossover points for each speaker are set through the
MANUAL SETUP menu. See the following section, “Manual
SEMI AUTOCAL Speaker Setup”, for information on how to manually set the
crossover points.
SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP SEMII AUTOCAL
• A monitor is connected to the AV2 for viewing the OSD during
Selects the SEMI AUTOCAL procedure, which automatically sets the the procedure.
speaker distances and output levels, as well as performing system
• The microphone, included with the AV2, must be connected to
equalization adjustments. The crossover points for each speaker must
the rear panel microphone input connector and positioned in
be manually set before this procedure can be run. See the next the primary listening position.
section, “Manual Speaker Setup”, for more information on how to
set the crossover points. For best results, install the microphone onto the accompanying rod by
threading the two parts together and hold or place it in the primary
Note: If the system includes the JBL BassQ subwoofer room mode listening position. Use a microphone stand or tripod if necessary.
corrector, you must enable the BassQ parameter in the AV2 Setup menu
and run the JBL BassQ procedure BEFORE running the SEMI AUTOCAL The Semi Autocal procedure is performed in the same manner as the
procedure. Activating the BassQ parameter optimizes the delay and Full Autocal procedure. Refer to “Performing the Full Autocal
Autocal settings for use with the JBL BassQ system. Procedure” for more details.
After running the JBL BassQ procedure, you must set the subwoofer CAUTION!
output level (the AUTOCAL procedure skips over the Subwoofer test as
the BassQ procedure is more accurate for subwoofers) and then you can DO NOT place the microphone too close to the speakers
run the SEMI AUTOCAL procedure. during the autocal procedure. If the microphone is within
one foot of the speaker, the test tones that are output
If the SEMI AUTOCAL procedure has already been run, set the Auto EQ during the autocal procedure could cause a feedback loop
parameter to Off and then run the JBL BassQ procedure. The SEMI that may damage the speaker. We assume no responsi-
AUTOCAL procedure must be run again AFTER the JBL BassQ procedure is bility for speaker damage.
complete. Ensure that the JBL BassQ parameter is set to “Yes” BEFORE
running either procedure.
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FULL AUTOCAL In order to perform this test, the following initial setup is required:
SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP FULL AUTOCAL
• All of the speakers are connected to the AV2 and positioned in
the listening space.
Selects the FULL AUTOCAL procedure, which automatically sets the
speaker distances, crossover points and output levels, as well as • A monitor is connected to the AV2 for viewing the OSD during
performing system equalization adjustments. the procedure.
• The microphone, included with the AV2, must be connected to
Note: The Full or Semi Autocal settings that are saved to the Preset the rear panel microphone input connector and positioned in
locations include the system equalization adjustment values. However, the primary listening position.
even if the Auto EQ setting is Active, the autocal settings for the system EQ
Note: For best results, install the microphone onto the accompanying
do NOT apply to certain high-bit-rate incoming data streams, such as
rod by threading the two parts together and hold or place it in the
176kHz and 192kHz PCM.
primary listening position. Use a microphone stand or tripod if
Performing the AUTOCAL Procedure: necessary.
Before beginning the AUTOCAL procedure, set the AV2 to an input CAUTION!
that does not have a currently active source. There should NOT be
an active audio track playing when the AUTOCAL procedure DO NOT place the microphone too close to the speakers
is started. during the autocal procedure. If the microphone is within
one foot of the speaker, the test tones that are output
Note: If the system includes the JBL BassQ subwoofer room mode during the autocal procedure could cause a feedback loop
corrector, you must enable the BassQ parameter in the AV2 Setup menu t h a t m a y d a m a g e t h e s p e a k e r. We a s s u m e n o
and run the JBL BassQ procedure BEFORE running the AUTOCAL responsibility for speaker damage.
procedure. Activating the BassQ parameter optimizes the delay and
Autocal settings for use with the JBL BassQ system. The Full Autocal procedure is comprised of three parts: the Far Field
Test, the Near Field Test and the Subwoofer Test. Each part provides
After running the JBL BassQ procedure, you must set the subwoofer directions on the OSD at the start of the test, for volume level and
output level (the AUTOCAL procedure skips over the Subwoofer test as microphone positioning, and each test sends test tones to the
the BassQ procedure is more accurate for subwoofers) and then you can speakers.
run the AUTOCAL procedure.
Note: Before activating the calibration, ensure that the AV2 is NOT muted.
If the AUTOCAL procedure has already been run, set the Auto EQ If Mute is active, then the test-tone calibrations will not be accurate.
parameter to Off and then run the JBL BassQ procedure. The AUTOCAL
procedure must be run again AFTER the JBL BassQ procedure is complete. For the Far Field test, the test tones sent to each speaker follow a
Ensure that the JBL BassQ parameter is set to “Yes” BEFORE running specific order. The order of testing is Front Left, Front Right, Center,
either procedure. Side Left, Side Right, Rear Left and Rear Right.
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Note: The test tones may be loud. Be prepared before starting the Full or When the procedure is complete, the user will be prompted to save
Semi Autocal procedures. the settings. These settings can be saved in one of three Preset
locations. See Section 4: Audio Controls and Video Status for more
The Far Field test sets the speaker distances, crossover points and
information on the Preset locations.
output levels. The microphone is stationed in the center of the
preferred listening area and a test tone is sent to each speaker.
Note: When calibration is complete, the volume level is set to a relatively
Note: If the Far Field test is skipped, the Near Field test must also be high level. Before playing an audio track, be sure to turn the volume down
skipped. to avoid potentially damaging volume levels.
The Near Field test adjusts the AV2, performing system equalization
to compensate for speaker performance and placement. The
procedure seeks to give the system a consistent tonal balance
between the front left, front right, center, side left, side right, rear left
and rear right speakers, if applicable. The test calibrates each speaker
separately, and the user individually selects each speaker to calibrate.
The microphone should be held within two feet of the speaker baffle
as a test tone is sent to the speaker.
The Subwoofer test is done in two parts. The user is instructed to

hold the microphone to the left of the primary listening position and
then to the right of the primary listening position. Two test tones are
sent out to all connected subwoofers during each of the two test
phases. Two tones are sent to ensure that subwoofers with auto
power settings are active during the procedure.
Note: If there are no subwoofers in the system, then this test will not pass
and must be skipped.
Note: If the system includes the JBL BassQ subwoofer room mode
corrector, the BassQ parameter in the AV2 setup must be set to Yes and
the BassQ procedure must be performed BEFORE running the AUTOCAL
procedure. In this case, the subwoofer section of the AUTOCAL is
automatically skipped as the BassQ procedure is more accurate for
subwoofers.
For optimum results, all noise generators in the room should be
removed before performing the Full or Semi Autocal procedure.
However, air conditioners and similar steady-state background noise
should have minimum impact on the test and can be left on.
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MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP
Selecting the SETUP menu SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu, MANUAL option opens the MANUAL menu, which is used to manually set the speaker
distances, crossover points and output levels.
SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL

SPEAKERS SPEAKERS
SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKER DISTANCES 1 SPEAKER DISTANCES 2 AUTO SETTINGS: OFF
OUTPUT LEVELS
AUTO SETTINGS: OFF SIDE LEFT: 0.0ft FRONT L/R: 80Hz
UNITS: FEET SUBWOOFERS: 0.0 ft CENTER: 80Hz
FRONT LEFT: 0.0 ft SIDE L/R: 80Hz
CENTER: 0.0 ft REAR/Z2 L/R: 80Hz
FRONT RIGHT: 0.0 ft SUB/LFE LPF: 80Hz
SIDE RIGHT: 0.0 ft SUBWOOFERS: 1
REAR RIGHT: 0.0 ft SUB HPF: 20Hz
REAR LEFT: 0.0 ft SUB MODE: NORMAL

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF REAR LEFT: 0dB
TEST TONE: AUTO SUBWOOFER1: 0dB
CENTER: 0dB
FRONT RIGHT: 0dB
SIDE RIGHT: 0dB
REAR RIGHT: 0dB
AUTO SETTINGS OFF, ON If the Auto Settings parameter is set to ON, the parameters in that
menu cannot be manually changed until the Auto Settings
SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL AUTO SETTINGS
parameter is set to OFF.
Loads the values from the active preset into the speaker crossover
points, distances or output level parameters. The Speakers (crossover Note: Any manual settings will be lost if the active preset settings are
points), Speaker Distances and Output Levels menus all have an Auto loaded; if Auto Settings is set to ON in the Speakers, Speaker Distances or
Settings parameter. All three are the same parameter, but each affects Output Levels menus, then previous parameter values will be overwritten.
the individual sub-menus separately and independently of each
other.
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SPEAKERS MENU FRONT L/R FULL, 40 to 120HZ

SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL SPEAKERS Allows the manual selection of a crossover point for the Main Zone
audio output connectors labeled Front L/R. Available selections
Selecting the MANUAL SETUP menu, SPEAKERS option opens the include FULL, 120Hz, 100Hz and 80Hz to 40Hz in 10Hz increments.
SPEAKERS menu, which assigns independent crossover points for
each Main Zone audio output connector. Front crossover selections Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the front speakers.
affect the Sub Mode parameter options. Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the –3dB
low-frequency rating of the front speakers.
Manual Speaker Setup Considerations:
CENTER FULL, 40 to 120HZ, NONE
• Select the crossover point closest to the –3dB low-frequency Allows the manual selection of a crossover point for the Main Zone
rating of the associated speakers. For example, set the FRONT audio output connector labeled Center. Available selections include
L/R parameter to the crossover point closest to the –3dB
NONE, FULL, 120Hz, 100Hz and 80Hz to 40Hz in 10Hz increments.
low-frequency rating of the front speakers.
• Select the subwoofer crossover point equal to the lowest • Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the center speaker.
crossover point of any of the other speakers. Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the –3dB
low-frequency rating of the center speaker.
Manual Subwoofer Speaker Setup Considerations: • When the speaker setup does not include a center speaker, select
NONE because some listening modes are not intended to be used
All low frequencies below the speaker’s crossover point are redirected without a center channel.
from the speaker to the subwoofer(s). If the crossover point is FULL,
low-frequency signals, excluding LFE information, are not redirected SIDE L/R FULL, 40 to 120Hz, NONE
to the subwoofer.
Allows the manual selection of a crossover point for the Main Zone
Low frequencies between the Subwoofer and Front L/R speaker audio output connectors labeled Side L/R. Available selections
channels can be duplicated. However, making this selection can include NONE, FULL, 120Hz, 100Hz and 80Hz to 40Hz in 10Hz
result in excessive bass. Refer to the “Sub Mode” description found increments.
later in this chapter for more information.
• Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the Side L/R speakers.
Note: The Semi Autocal and Full Autocal procedures leave the Subwoofer Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the –3dB
distance value at a default of 0.0 feet. Refer to the “Speaker Distances” low-frequency rating of the Side L/R speakers.
section found later in this chapter to manually set the correct speaker • When the speaker setup does not include side speakers, select
distance for the subwoofers. NONE to redirect side channel signals to the Front L/R output
connectors. If the Rear L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the
AV2 will redirect surround channel signals to the Front L/R
output connectors.
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REAR L/R FULL, 40 to 120Hz, NONE SUB MODE NORMAL, LFE+FL/FR, LFE ONLY
Allows the manual selection of a crossover point for the Main Zone Selects options that are available to control bass redirection. Available
audio output connectors labeled REAR/Z2 L/R. Available selections settings are NORMAL, LFE+FL/FR and LFE ONLY.
include NONE, FULL, 120Hz, 100Hz and 80Hz to 40Hz in 10Hz
increments. NORMAL is the default setting when Front L/R crossovers are set to
any value other than FULL, and it is not user-adjustable. In this mode,
• Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the Rear L/R speakers. all frequencies below the crossover point of any main speakers (Front,
Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the –3dB Center, Side or Rear) are sent to the subwoofer. In addition, if the
low-frequency rating of the Rear L/R speakers. incoming audio stream contains an LFE (.1) channel, all frequencies
• When the speaker setup does not include rear speakers, select in that channel that are below the SUB/LFE LPF crossover point are
NONE to redirect rear channel signals to the Side L/R output also sent to the subwoofer(s).
connectors. If the Side L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the
AV2 will redirect surround channel signals to the Front L/R When the Front L/R crossover is set to FULL, the user has the choice
output connectors. of LFE+FL/FR or LFE ONLY.
Note: When the Rear L/R parameter is set to NONE, Dolby Digital Pro
Logic® IIx modes and DTS-ES® decoding are not available. The default setting, LFE+FL/FR, steers all Front L/R sounds below a
fixed crossover point of 80Hz to BOTH the subwoofer(s) and the
Front L/R speakers. In addition, it redirects all frequencies below the
SUB/LFE LPF (LOW-PASS FILTER) 40 to 120Hz crossover points of the Center, Side and Rear speakers to the
subwoofer(s). Finally, if the incoming audio stream contains an LFE
Identifies the crossover frequency setting below which sounds that
(.1) channel, all frequencies in that channel that are below the SUB/
may be available from an LFE track are sent to the subwoofer.
LFE LPF crossover point are also sent to the subwoofer(s).
Available selections are 120Hz, 100Hz and 80Hz to 40Hz in 10Hz
increments.
The LFE ONLY setting does not send any sound to the subwoofer(s)
other than the LFE (.1) channel, if available.
SUBWOOFERS 0, 1, 2
Selects the number of subwoofers in the system. Available selections
are 0, 1 or 2. The 0 selection is only available if the Front Left and SPEAKER DISTANCES MENU
Right speakers are set to FULL. SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL SPEAKER DISTANCES
SUB HPF (HIGH-PASS FILTER) 15, 20, 30, 38Hz Selecting the MANUAL SETUP menu, SPEAKER DISTANCES option
opens the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu, which allows the user to
Identifies the crossover frequency setting above which sounds are
manually set the distances for each speaker. The adjustable range is
sent to the subwoofer. As a general rule of thumb, the larger the
0.0 ft (0.0m) to 30.0 ft (9.00m) at 0.2 ft (0.06m) increments.
subwoofer driver, the lower the frequency should be of the Sub HPF
parameter. The available selections are 15, 20, 30 and 38Hz.
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The distances for each speaker – Front Left, Center, Front Right, Side INPUT
Right, Rear Right, Rear Left, Side Left and Subwoofers – can be set
individually. Identifies the input that the currently displayed output levels will be
applied to. The Input selection toggles between the currently
Note: When the speaker distance for the Front Left speaker is adjusted selected front panel input and ALL. If the front panel input is selected,
above 20.0 feet from the shortest speaker distance, all speaker distances then only that input’s output levels are adjusted.
will move in conjunction from the 20.2-feet parameter point. When the
Front Left speaker is adjusted to 20.2 feet, all other speaker distances that Note: To set a specific input’s output levels, the input front panel button
are set to 0 feet will now move to 0.2 feet. If the Front Left speaker must be selected before the Input selection in the Output Levels menu is
distance is increased to 22 feet, all other speaker distances move to 2 feet available for that specific input.
(unless they are set to a higher value). If the Front Left speaker distance is The ALL selection functions as a virtual input – it holds values that can
then decreased, all other speaker distances will not change. be assigned to all inputs. Each input can override the ALL value with
its own custom settings. To assign the ALL input, it must be selected
UNITS FEET, METERS
individually for each front panel input selection.
Identifies the units of measure of the speaker distances. FEET and
METERS are the available selections. Note: If the input is set to ALL and the auto settings are turned to ON,
then ALL takes the preset values for its settings. The Auto Settings, if set to
ON, apply to whatever INPUT is currenly selected.
OUTPUT LEVELS MENU
SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL OUTPUT LEVELS
TEST TONE OFF, AUTO, MANUAL
Selecting the MANUAL SETUP menu, OUTPUT LEVELS option opens Provides a noise signal to each speaker through either the AUTO or
the OUTPUT LEVELS menu, which allows the user to manually set the MANUAL setting. AUTO sends a rotating noise signal to each
output levels for each speaker. The output levels can be set speaker, in the order listed in the menu. If set to AUTO, the test tone
independently for each input. The adjustable range is –15dB to +5dB moves in a clockwise order around the speakers, starting from the
in 1dB increments. front left. MANUAL sends the pink noise signal only to the speaker
selected by the user. The OFF selection turns off the noise signal. Any
The output levels for each speaker – Front Left, Center, Front Right, active input source is muted while the Test Tone parameter is active
Side Right, Rear Right, Rear Left, Side Left, Subwoofer1 and and until the Test Tone parameter is set to OFF.
Subwoofer2 – can be set individually.
The available test tones are dependent upon the current listening
Note: The speaker output level settings may affect the maximum volume mode. For example, if a 5.1-channel listening mode is active, then
level of the AV2 processor. The maximum volume level is +10dB minus the the rear speakers are not accessible to the Test Tone parameter.
maximum output level setting of any speaker. Thus, if your Front L/R
output levels are set to +3.0dB, then the maxium allowable volume level is Note: Before activating the test tones, ensure that the AV2 is NOT muted.
+10 dB minus 3dB, or +7.0dB. If Mute is active, then the test-tone calibrations will not be accurate.
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To activate the Test Tone:
1. Press the Menu or Select button to enter the Menu structure.

2. Select Setup from the Main menu.
3. Select Speaker/EQ Setup.
4. Select Manual.
5. Select Output Levels.
6. Press the remote control and arrows to highlight the Test
Tone parameter.
7. Press the remote control SELECT or arrow button to select
the Test Tone parameter.
8. Press the remote control arrow to select manual test tones.
The Test Tone parameter displays MANUAL and the highlighted
parameter is now Front Left. You should hear the test tone in
the Front Left speaker.
9. Press the remote control arrow to select automatic test
tones. The Test Tone parameter displays AUTO and the
highlighted parameter is now Front Left. You should hear the
test tone in the Front Left speaker, then in the Center speaker,
and so on through the list. After the last speaker, the test tone
will return to the Front Left speaker and continue down the list
again.
10. To stop the Test Tone, use the remote control and arrows
to highlight the Test Tone parameter. The parameter changes
to OFF. The test tone can no longer be heard through any of
the speakers.
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INPUT SETUP
Selecting the SETUP menu, INPUT SETUP option opens the INPUT SETUP menu, a two-screen menu that sets up the input type and name, the
digital and analog inputs for both audio and video, the listening mode and other advanced input settings.
MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP 1 INPUT SETUP 2

AUDIO CONTROLS DISPLAY SETUP INPUT: HD MODE FAMILY: STEREO
VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP NAME: ________ MODE: 2-CHANNEL
SETUP INPUT SETUP VIDEO IN: HDMI 1 DEFAULT SUR: USE LAST
SURROUND CONFIG V-PROCESS: FAROUDJA A/D SAMPLE RATE: 48kHz
DOLBY CONFIG VIDEO OUT: AUTO
MUTE LEVELS DIG AUDIO: HDMI 1 A/V SYNC DELAY: 0 ms
POWER ON SETTINGS ANLG AUDIO: NONE ADVANCED VIDEO ADVANCED VIDEO 1 ADVANCED VIDEO 2
BASSQ*: NO DIG/ANLG AUTO: ON TRIGGER 2: ON INPUT TYPE: VCR FLESHTONE NR: ON
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST SHARPNESS: 32 COMPNT ENHANCE: ON
ZONE-2 OUT: ANALOG
NOISE REDUCTION: ON BRIGHTNESS: 100
X-COLOR SUPPRESS: ON CONTRAST: 100
DCDi INTERPOL: ON COLOR: 100
FILM DETECTION: ON
FILM EDIT DETECT: ON
INPUT information on these two inputs, refer to Section 5: PC and Dock

Controls.
SETUP INPUT SETUP INPUT
Note: When a source is active, changing some audio or video parameters

Selects between the 12 different inputs available. The input selected
may cause the Main Zone audio to briefly mute the incoming source. If
in this parameter identifies the input that is currently being set up or
Zone 2 is set to DOWN MIX, the Zone 2 audio will also briefly mute.
modified. Inputs can be scrolled through and modified without
leaving the input setup menu. However, most input setup changes
do not take affect until after the OSD menu is exited.
NAME
Note: Selecting a different input in the input setup menu will also change SETUP INPUT SETUP NAME
the front panel input selection to match. For example, if the Tuner input is
selected on the front panel and you change the Input parameter to HD, Allows the user to customize the name of the selected input. Custom
the front panel HD input is also selected. input names can include up to eight characters.
Most of the inputs are interchangeable, with the exception of the Note: A custom name cannot be assigned to the Tuner input.
Dock and PC inputs. These two inputs are “hard-wired” and do not
allow for user selection of the Audio In parameters. For more
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To Customize the Name of the Selected Input: V-PROCESS FAROUDJA, CONV ONLY, BYPASS
1. Select the input and enter the Input Setup menu. SETUP INPUT SETUP V-PROCESS
2. Select the Name parameter. Note that a blinking square appears in Selects the V-PROCESS parameter, which identifies the type of video
the first letter position. processing or conversion, if any, that is applied to the selected input
3. Using the and arrows, scroll through the letter list until you source. Explanations of the available selections are listed below.
find the first desired letter.
Faroudja -– Activates the Faroudja video processing feature. The
The letter list is arranged with Uppercase letters > lowercase video signals can be handled in several different ways, depending
letters > numbers > symbols. The letters are listed in alphabetical
upon the input source.
order and the numbers in numerical order. Most standard ASCII
characters are included.
• A standard-definition (480i or 576i) analog signal
4. Press the SELECT button or arrow to save the first letter and (composite, S-video or component) is digitized and sent
to the Faroudja video processor for enhancement. The
move to the next letter. A blinking square appears in the second
signal is available as both an analog component and an
letter position. HDMI signal.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until the complete name is entered. • An analog component signal is digitized and sent to the
Note: The arrow saves the custom name. The arrow allows you to Faroudja video processor for enhancement. The signal is
move forward, one space per one button press. To add a space to your available as both an analog component and an HDMI
custom name, press the SELECT button or arrow without choosing a signal, but not at the analog composite or S-video
letter. monitor outputs.
• Any HDMI signal other than 1080i is sent to the Faroudja
Use the same procedure to edit a previously saved name.
video processor for enhancement and is available as an
output at both the HDMI and analog component
VIDEO IN outputs. Program material that carries HDCP
SETUP INPUT SETUP VIDEO IN (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) encoding is
only available through the HDMI output.
Selects the VIDEO IN parameter, which assigns one of the rear panel • HDMI signals in 1080i resolution are sent directly to the
video input connectors to the current input. Available selections HDMI and analog component outputs without
include NONE, HDMI 1-2, Component 1-3, S-Video 1-4 and processing. Program material that carries HDCP
Composite 1-4. encoding is only available through the HDMI output.
The Faroudja selection delivers the best image quality when a digital
The HDMI Audio and Video inputs, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2, are video display is in use, but it requires the use of a video display
mutually exclusive inputs – only one input is available at a time for capable of accepting high-resolution (480p up to 1080i) signals
each input location. For example, while setting up the DVD input, if through either an HDMI or component video connection.
HDMI 2 is selected for the Video Input, then HDMI 1 is not a
selectable option for the Digital Audio Input.
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Conv Only – Does not apply any video enhancement or processing VIDEO OUT
to the incoming video signal, but outputs the signal in one of the
SETUP INPUT SETUP VIDEO OUT
following ways, depending on the input source:
VIDEO OUT is a multipurpose parameter; the function of the
• A standard-definition (480i or 576i) analog signal
parameter depends upon the input source and the setting of the
(composite, S-video or component) is converted so
that it is available as an HDMI signal at its input V-PROCESS parameter.
resolution, as well as at the standard S-video,
composite or component analog video outputs. When the V-PROCESS parameter is set to BYPASS or CONV ONLY, the
VIDEO OUT parameter is a nonadjustable status display of the video
• An analog component signal is digitized and output at resolution of the output signal, as determined by the input.
its input resolution through the HDMI outputs and as
an analog component signal, but not through the
analog composite or S-video monitor outputs. When the Faroudja video processing is selected for the V-PROCESS
parameter and the output is set to HDMI or component format,
• HDMI signals are output through both the HDMI and VIDEO OUT becomes an active user-selectable parameter that
analog component outputs. Program material that identifies the video output resolution. Available selections are AUTO,
carries HDCP encoding is only available through the 1080i, 720p and 480p.
HDMI output.
Bypass – Does not apply any video enhancement or processing to For HDMI inputs, the AUTO option automatically selects the highest
the incoming video signal, but outputs the signal in one of the output resolution supported by the HDMI-equipped monitor. For
following ways, depending on the input source: component inputs with copy protection, the component output is
restricted to the resolution format of the incoming component
• Analog signals (composite, S-video or component) is signal.
output only in the resolution and format that matches
the input. Note: If VIDEO OUT is set to AUTO when the component input is not
• HDMI signals are output through the HDMI and analog copy-protected, the component output is always set to 1080i format. If
component outputs. Program material that carries the video monitor does not support 1080i format, the signal will not
HDCP encoding is only available through the HDMI display correctly.
output.
Note: If you are not getting the expected resolution options for your video
monitor, it may be caused by an incompatibility between the input setup
selections and the incoming signal. Refer to the Video Resolutions Table in
Section 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance for more detailed
information.
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DIG AUDIO The parameter, when set to ON, identifies if there is both a digital
and analog signal present to the input. If this condition is true, then
SETUP INPUT SETUP DIG AUDIO
the AV2 prioritizes the digital signal over the analog signal. When the
Selects the DIG AUDIO parameter, which assigns one of the rear digital signal is interrupted, then it switches to the analog signal.
panel digital audio input connectors to the current input. Available
selections include NONE, Optical 1-4, Coaxial 1-4 and HDMI 1-2. Note: Digital/analog auto switching is not selectable for the Dock and PC
inputs. Refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls for more information.
The HDMI Audio and Video inputs, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2, are MODE FAMILY LOGIC 7, DOLBY, DTS, DSP, STEREO
mutually exclusive inputs – only one input is available at a time for
SETUP INPUT SETUP MODE FAMILY
each input location. For example, while setting up the DVD input, if
HDMI 2 is selected for the Video Input, then HDMI 1 is not a
selectable option for the Digital Audio Input. Identifies the Surround Mode Family that is initially applied to the
incoming audio streams for the currently selected input. Other
Note: Digital audio is not selectable for the PC and Dock inputs. Refer to surround mode families may still be applied. For more information,
Section 5: PC and Dock Controls for more information. refer to the “Listening Modes” section found later in this chapter.
Note: The Mode Family and Modes are connected. The Modes are driven
by the Mode Family selection as well as by the incoming audio source. The
ANLG AUDIO
current running data stream dictates what Mode Family options are
SETUP INPUT SETUP ANLG AUDIO available for selection.
Selects the ANLG AUDIO parameter, which assigns one of the rear MODE
panel analog audio input connectors to the current input. Available SETUP INPUT SETUP MODE
selections include NONE, Analog 1-6, 7.1 Analog and 5.1 Analog.
Identifies the Listening Mode that is initially applied to the incoming
Note: Analog audio is not selectable for the PC and Dock inputs. Refer to audio streams for the currently selected Mode Family. Other listening
Section 5: PC and Dock Controls for more information. modes may still be applied. For more information, refer to the
“Listening Modes” section found later in this chapter.
DIG/ANLG AUTO OFF, ON
SETUP INPUT SETUP DIG/ANLG AUTO Note: The Mode Family and Modes are connected. The Modes are driven
by the Mode Family selection as well as by the incoming audio source. The
Selects the DIG/ANLG AUTO parameter, which identifies if the AV2 current running data stream dictates what Mode Family options are
should switch to an analog signal source for an input where the available for selection.
digital input source has been interrupted. This feature is particularly
useful with certain cable set-top boxes where the signal is normally
digital but occasionally changes to analog.
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DEFAULT SUR STANDARD, USE LAST ADVANCED VIDEO

SETUP INPUT SETUP DEFAULT SUR SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO
Identifies the Default Surround Mode that is activated when a digital Selects the ADVANCED VIDEO menu, which provides fine-tuning
source is selected. The STANDARD parameter activates the adjustments to the video output. For more information, refer to the
“standard” decoder of the source input. The USE LAST selection next section, “Advanced Video”.
allows the AV2 software to “remember” the last used listening mode
for any given input source. Once selected, that mode is always active Note: Most of the Advanced Video parameters are only available when the
on the corresponding input until another listening mode is selected. V-Process parameter is set to FAROUDJA.
This parameter affects all inputs.
TRIGGER 2 OFF, ON
Note: If the LOGIC 7 DEFAULT parameter in the SURROUND CONFIG SETUP INPUT SETUP TRIGGER 2
menu is set to ON, the USE LAST selection is defeated and the listening
mode will always switch to a Logic 7 mode. For normal functionality with Selects the TRIGGER 2 parameter, which configures the Trigger
the USE LAST selection, make sure that the LOGIC 7 DEFAULT parameter OUT 2 connector on the rear panel. This trigger output can be
is set to OFF. configured independently for each input so that a trigger voltage
signal is sent to the Trigger Out 2 connector when a specific input is
A/D SAMPLE RATE 48KHZ, 96KHZ selected. If the Trigger 2 parameter is set to ON, it will output its
voltage when the associated input is activated in the Main Zone. It
SETUP INPUT SETUP A/D SAMPLE RATE
is not activated by Zone 2 input switching. The default for the
The AV2 converts the incoming analog audio signals to digital audio Trigger 2 parameter is OFF.
for all audio processing. The A/D SAMPLE RATE parameter selects the
sample rate of the A/D converters. Some surround processing modes, ZONE-2 OUT ANALOG, DOWN MIX
such as the DSP Mode family, are only available at a 48kHz sampling SETUP INPUT SETUP ZONE-2 OUT
rate. This setting is only available for incoming analog audio streams
and does not apply to any of the ANALOG BYPASS modes. Identifies the type of audio that is sent to the Zone 2 outputs. The
ANALOG setting is a straight bypass of the Main Zone stereo analog
A/V SYNC DELAY 0 TO 180mS audio to the Zone 2 outputs. DOWN MIX provides a stereo DOWN
MIX of the incoming audio to the Zone 2 outputs. DOWN MIX,
SETUP INPUT SETUP A/V SYNC DELAY
which should be selected for digital or multichannel analog sources,
Delays the audio until it matches the on-screen video. The selected is only available if the Main Zone has an input selected that will
value activates an audio signal delay to compensate for video that is accept a down-mixed source. The ZONE 2 OUT parameter is NOT
delayed relative to the audio. The A/V sync delay range is 0 to 180ms input-specific; a selection made for one input will be reflected in
in 1ms increments. Each input has an independent A/V Sync Delay ALL inputs.
parameter. If the JBL BassQ parameter is set to Yes, then the A/V Sync
Delay range is 32 to 180ms. Note: If you have 5.1-channel or 7.1-channel ANALOG AUDIO assigned
to an Input using the BYPASS listening mode, only the Front Left and Front
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Right channels will be sent to Zone 2 OUT with the ANALOG setting. In six stereo analog input connectors, then Zone 2 will output the
this condition, DOWN MIX is not available. independent analog audio for that input.
The Main Zone and Zone 2 inputs are inter-related. For example,
there is only one HD input that is accessible in both the Main Zone The PC and Dock inputs are special cases that do not quite function
and Zone 2; there are NOT two separate HD inputs. Therefore, to exactly as noted above. The ZONE-2 OUT parameter is preset to
set the ZONE 2 OUT in a Main Zone input, the same Zone 2 input ANALOG and cannot be changed to DOWN MIX.
must also be selected.
Since the PC and Dock inputs operate independently of all other
DOWN MIX is only available if the following conditions exist: inputs:
• Zone 2 is ON (or the Zone 2 OFF button is not lit).
• Either may be selected in Zone 2 regardless of what is playing in
• Zone 2 has the same input selected as the Main Zone. the Main Zone.
• If the Main Zone audio is ANALOG, it is not set to a BYPASS • Any combination of these two inputs can be selected in the
listening mode. Main Zone and Zone 2, including selecting either of them for
If the ZONE-2 OUT parameter is set to ANALOG and an input has both zones simultaneously.
stereo analog audio assigned to it (ANALOG 1 to ANALOG 6 • If either of these inputs is playing in the Main Zone, the other
connectors), then choosing that input in Zone 2 will allow it to play ANALOG input can be chosen for Zone 2.
the assigned ANALOG audio, regardless of what is playing in the
Main Zone.
If the ZONE-2 OUT parameter is set to DOWN MIX, selecting an

input in Zone 2 will have one of the following results:
• If the Zone 2 input is the same as the Main Zone input, then
Zone 2 will output a DOWN MIX of the Main Zone audio.
• If the Zone 2 input is NOT the same as the Main Zone input,
but the Zone 2 DIG AUDIO IN parameter is the same as the
selected Main Zone input, then Zone 2 will output a DOWN
MIX of the Main Zone audio.
but the Zone 2 ANLG AUDIO IN parameter is set to 5.1
ANALOG or 7.1 ANALOG, then Zone 2 will output a DOWN
MIX of the Main Zone audio.
but the Zone 2 ANLG AUDIO IN parameter is set to any of the
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ADVANCED VIDEO
Selecting the SETUP menu, INPUT SETUP menu, ADVANCED VIDEO option opens the ADVANCED VIDEO menu, a two-screen menu that
provides user-adjustable controls for sharpness, noise reduction, brightness and other video fine-tuning.
Note: Most of the Advanced Video parameters are only available when the V-Process parameter is set to FAROUDJA.
SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO 1 ADVANCED VIDEO 2

INPUT TYPE: VCR FLESHTONE NR: ON
SHARPNESS: 32 COMPNT ENHANCE: ON
NOISE REDUCTION: ON BRIGHTNESS: 100
FILM DETECTION: ON
INPUT TYPE • DIG CAM – Use with digital camcorders or still-image cameras.
SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO INPUT TYPE • ANLG CAM – Use with analog camcorders.
Refer to the table on the following page for the default video source
Identifies the type of device being used for the input source. Once settings.
the selection is made, the advanced video settings will change to
default settings that are best suited for that type of device. Manual
SHARPNESS 0 TO 100
changes to these settings may also be made. The input types
available for selection are: SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO SHARPNESS
• DVD – Use with the output signal of a typical DVD player. Adjusts the degree to which the enhancement circuits that adjust the
high-frequency content of the signal are applied. The setting acts on
• VCR – Use with the output signal of an analog videocassette the vertical and horizontal as well as luminance and chrominance
recorder.
parameters to offer an enhanced depth in the picture as well as
• DIG CABLE – Use with digital cable set-top boxes. Even when a greater small object detail. In general, the lower settings are
digital cable system is in use, there may be a mix of digital and applicable for digital displays and sources, while the higher settings
analog channels. Start with this configuration and then change may be preferred for CRT-based displays and digital sources. The
the advanced video options as needed to tailor the output to Sharpness adjustment range is 0 to 100 in single increments.
your preferences.
• DIG SAT – Use with digital satellite system set-top boxes.
• ANLG CABLE – Use with analog cable set-top boxes.
• ANLG SAT – Use with analog satellite system set-top boxes.
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Most of the following Advanced Video parameters are simple ON/OFF toggle switches that apply to each input independently.
FEATURE DVD VCR DIG DIG ANLG ANLG DIG ANLG

CABLE SAT CABLE SAT CAM CAM
Noise Reduction OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON
X-Color Suppressor ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
DCDi Interpolation ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Film Mode Detect ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Film Mode Edit Detect ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Component Video Enhancement ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Fleshtone NR ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
NOISE REDUCTION OFF, ON DCDi INTERPOL OFF, ON

SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO NOISE REDUCTION SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO DCDi INTERPOL
Reduces the video noise often present in analog input sources. Directional Correlation Deinterlacing (DCDi) Interpolation is a
Faroudja technology that examines each pixel for the optimal
X-COLOR SUPPRESS OFF, ON direction from which to interpolate the video information, with
regard to local edges. This adaptive process prevents the appearance
SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO X-COLOR SUPPRESS of staircasing and the jagged edges that are often visible with other
means of deinterlacing.
Reduces the cross-color interference that typically appears in
composite video sources as moire’ in finely detailed objects. Moire’
FILM DETECTION OFF, ON
effect is a visual perception that occurs when viewing a set of lines or
dots superimposed upon another set of lines or dots, where the sets SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO FILM DETECTION
differ in relative size, angle or spacing.
Detects the presence of film-originated material so that the original
film-frame sequence may be recovered by weaving together the
appropriate video fields.
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FILM EDIT DETECT OFF, ON COLOR 50 TO 150

SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO FILM EDIT DETECT SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO COLOR
Applies additional processing when film-based material is detected Changes the color of the video to compensate for over- or under-
so that any disruption in the frame sequence of film-based material color saturation conditions. The COLOR adjustment range is 50 to
due to video edits or overlay of video text over film is compensated 150 in single increments.
for by processing, before artifacts such as feathering may appear.
FLESHTONE NR OFF, ON
SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO FLESHTONE NR
Selects the Fleshtone NR (Noise Reduction) parameter, which

preserves the detail in faces and flesh tones while reducing noise in
the total picture.
COMPNT ENHANCE OFF, ON

SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO COMPNT ENHANCE
Selects the Component Video Enhance parameter, which processes

an incoming component video signal to adjust the high-frequency
content of the signal, resulting in enhanced depth in the picture as
well as greater small-object detail.
BRIGHTNESS 50 TO 150
SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO BRIGHTNESS
Changes the video level to a darker or brighter setting. The

BRIGHTNESS adjustment range is 50 to 150 in single increments.
CONTRAST 50 TO 150
SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO CONTRAST
Changes the black level of the video to compensate for poor

contrast. The CONTRAST adjustment range is 50 to 150 in single
increments.
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LISTENING MODES
The AV2 has a large selection of listening modes to choose from. The list of available listening modes is broken into two parts – the Mode Family
and the Mode. The available listening modes vary depending upon the Mode Family selections, the input setup and the incoming audio signal.
The AV2 features the ability to turn off selected listening mode families so that those options do not appear in the list of available listening modes.
See the “Surround Configuration” section, found later in this chapter, for more information. The AV2 also features the ability to modify elements of
the Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Pro Logic II listening modes to better suit your listening preference. See the “Dolby Configuration” section found
later in this chapter for more information.
SELECTING A LISTENING MODE The AV2 process of signal identification and listening mode selection
is shown below:
The Input Setup menu allows the user to select the initial listening
mode and mode family that will be applied to any incoming data
stream on that specific input. However, setting the input Mode Incoming Signal AV2 identifies
incoming signal
Family and Mode parameters does not prevent other listening modes
from being available through the Mode buttons.
The Front Panel Mode and buttons allow the user to quickly AV2 identifies which
AV2 builds the surround modes have
scan through the available listening modes in the selected family for a available mode list been turned off
given input or incoming data stream. The Remote Control Channel
and buttons perform the same function.
To select a different Mode Family, the remote control touchscreen DTS AND DOLBY LISTENING MODES
must be set to the first page of the JBL menu. Then selecting DOLBY,
DTS, DSP or STER from the touchscreen of the remote control When a DTS soundtrack is playing, the DTS Mode Family menu
switches the Mode button selections to any listening modes available contains two options. The DTS selection provides the currently
for each of those families, respectively. available DTS listening modes. The Dolby selection contains two
additional listening modes: DTS + PLIIx Film and DTS + PLIIx Music.
Note: These DTS and Dolby listening modes are ONLY available when
there is an incoming DTS data stream.
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AVAILABLE LISTENING MODES

The following table provides a complete listing of the listening modes available for each of the incoming audio or video formats currently available.
Shaded cells indicate that there are no available modes in that Mode Family for that specific incoming data stream.
Note: The table identifies all of the possible formats, but depending upon the Input setup and the Surround Configuration of the AV2, all of these modes may
not be available for selection .
Incoming PCM
Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Stereo
Data Stream
PCM 32kHz PLIIx Film, Music and Game

PLII Film, Music and Game
Hall 1 5ch
Pro Logic
Hall 1 6ch
PCM 44.1/48kHz VS 2-SP REF and WIDE Logic 7 7CH FILM Hall 2 5ch
VS 3-SP REF and WIDE Logic 7 7CH MUSIC
2-channel Hall 2 6ch
VS 4-SP WIDE Neo 6: 6ch Cinema Logic 7 5CH FILM
VS 5-SP WIDE Neo 6: 6ch Music Logic 7 5CH MUSIC 2-ch Stereo
Neo 6: 5ch Cinema 5-ch Stereo
PCM 88.2kHz Neo 6: 5ch Music 7-ch Stereo
2-channel Neo 6: 3ch Cinema
PLIIx Film, Music and Game
PCM 96kHz PLII Film, Music and Game Logic 7 7CH FILM
Pro Logic Logic 7 7CH MUSIC
2-channel
Logic 7 5CH FILM
Logic 7 5CH MUSIC
PCM 176.4/192kHz 2-ch Stereo

2-channel 5-ch Stereo
7-ch Stereo
PCM 44.1/48kHz Logic 7 7CH FILM

5.1-channel Logic 7 7CH MUSIC
PCM 88.2kHz PLIIx Film and Music

PCM MULTI**
5.1-channel
PCM 96kHz Logic 7 7CH FILM

5.1-channel Logic 7 7CH MUSIC
**With PCM 5.1 audio input, one additional listening mode is available – the AUDIO STATUS menu indicates that the audio is PCM 3/2.1, the mode family is PCM MULTI, and the mode is
STANDARD, which applies only bass management and tone controls to the incoming PCM 5.1 audio.
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Incoming DOLBY
Data Stream
Dolby Digital 1.0 VS 2-SP REF and WIDE

DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY D STEREO
Dolby Digital 2.0 PLIIx Film, Music and Game

PLII Film, Music and Game
Pro Logic
VS 2-SP REF and WIDE
VS 4-SP WIDE
VS 5-SP WIDE
DOLBY DIGITAL
Dolby Digital 4.1 PLIIx Film and Music

Digital EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY D STEREO
Logic 7 7CH FILM
Logic 7 7CH MUSIC
VS 4-SP WIDE
Logic 7 5CH FILM
Logic 7 5CH MUSIC
Dolby Digital 5.0 D+PLIIX Film and Music
Digital EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY D STEREO
VS 4-SP WIDE
VS 5-SP WIDE
Dolby Digital 5.1 D+PLIIX Film and Music

Digital EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY D STEREO
VS 4-SP WIDE
VS 5-SP WIDE
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Incoming DTS
Data Stream
DTS 5.1 MATRIX DTS-ES MATRIX

DTS
DTS STEREO
DTS 96/24 DTS+PLIIx Film and Music* DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 ST
Logic 7 7CH FILM
*These modes are only DTS NEO:6
Logic 7 7CH MUSIC
available when a DTS source is
Logic 7 5CH FILM
DTS 6.1 DISCRETE playing and the Dolby Mode DTS-ES DISCRETE
Logic 7 5CH MUSIC
Family button is pressed on DTS
the remote. DTS STEREO
DTS 5.1 and DTS NEO:6

DTS 20-bit 5.1 ch CD DTS
DTS STEREO
Incoming ANALOG
Data Stream
Analog, 2-channel PLIIx Film, Music and Game

48kHz sample rate PLII Film, Music and Game 2-ch Stereo
Hall 1 5ch
Pro Logic 2-ch Bypass*
Hall 1 6ch
VS 2-SP REF and WIDE Neo 6: 6ch Cinema 5-ch Stereo
Logic 7 7CH FILM Hall 2 5ch
VS 3-SP REF and WIDE Neo 6: 6ch Music 7-ch Stereo
Logic 7 7CH MUSIC Hall 2 6ch
VS 4-SP WIDE Neo 6: 5ch Cinema
Logic 7 5CH FILM
VS 5-SP WIDE Neo 6: 5ch Music *The 2-channel Bypass
Logic 7 5CH MUSIC
Neo 6: 3ch Cinema mode is ONLY available if
Analog, 2-channel PLIIx Film, Music and Game the Tone Controls parame-
96kHz sample rate PLII Film, Music and Game ter is set to OFF.
Pro Logic
Analog, 5-channel 5-CHANNEL

48kHz and 96kHz sample rate 5.1-ch Bypass
Logic 7 7CH FILM
Analog, 7-channel PLIIx Film and Music
Logic 7 7CH MUSIC
5-CHANNEL
48kHz and 96kHz sample rate 5.1-ch Bypass
7-CHANNEL
7.1-ch Bypass
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LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONS
The following table provides a brief description of each listening mode.
Logic 7 Film A proprietary JBL technology, the advanced Logic 7 mode extracts the maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or
Logic 7 Music conventional stereo material. Film 7.1 and Music 7.1 are tailored specifically for use with rear speakers, while Film 5.1 and Music 5.1 are specifically for-
matted for use without rear speakers. The Film modes should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding to
experience increased center-channel intelligibility and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans. The Music modes enhance the listen-
ing experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the
subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact. Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in
the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that seems broader and wider than when the
subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.
Note: Logic 7 Film is designed for use with a center channel. If your speaker system does not have a center channel, then use Logic 7 Music.
Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated
low-frequency-effects channel. This mode does not use the rear speakers.
Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 7.1-channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is an extended version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies
or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 7.1 sound field is available.
Even if a source does not contain specific EX encoding, the special algorithm may be used to derive a 7.1-channel output.
Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II decodes full-range, discrete, left, center, right, right surround and left surround channels from matrix surround-encoded programs
Film and conventional stereo sources. The Dolby Pro Logic II Film mode is optimized for movie soundtracks, while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be
Music used with musical selections. The Pro Logic II Game mode is designed to enhance the soundtrack of video games for either dedicated consoles or
Game computers. The Pro Logic mode re-creates the original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation format.
Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark matrix-surround technology, which creates a discrete 7.1 sound field from
Film matrix-surround or two-channel stereo sources when your system is configured for surround back speakers. Film, Music and Game versions are
Music available that customize the processing to the type of source in use. These modes may also be used to create 7.1 sound fields from 5.1 digital
Game soundtracks.
Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround sound effects of a precisely
Reference placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers. In the Reference mode, the apparent width of the sound across the front
Wide image is defined by the distance between the two speakers. The Wide mode provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers are
close together. Depending upon the number of speakers available in your system, a variety of different sound field options are available for both the
Reference and Wide modes.
DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music, or laser discs encoded
with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency effects channel.
DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 7.1-channel operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically trigger the selection of
DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES Discrete-encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels,
plus a separate low-frequency effects channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound
field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.
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DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a three-channel, five-channel, or six-channel surround presentation from
DTS Neo:6 Music conventional matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of the DTS Neo:6® mode when a program with any type of
matrix surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of the DTS Neo:6 mode for optimal processing when a nonencoded, two-channel stereo
program is being played.
DTS Neo:6 The DTS Neo:6 mode is designed for use with matrix-encoded digital signals. This mode is available when Digital DTS 96/24™, DTS 5.1 and DTS 20-bit
5.1 CH CD data streams are active. The DTS Neo:6 mode derives six channels when both side and rear speakers are present (rear speakers will be in
parallel). It derives five channels when only side speakers are present.
DTS 96/24 The DTS 96/24 mode is available on specially-encoded (and labeled) optical discs that offer five channels of audio with a 96kHz sampling rate that
delivers greatly improved audio performance. When a DTS 96/24 disc is in use and the player is connected with a digital link, the mode is selected
automatically.
Hall 1 and Hall 2 The Hall modes, for both 5-channel and 7-channel systems, create sound fields that resemble a small- (Hall 1) or medium-sized (Hall 2) concert hall.
5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations such
7-Channel Stereo as a party, it places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left, and front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed
mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels. If the AV2 has been configured for 6.1-/7.1-channel operation, both of these options
are available for selection. If the AV2 has been configured for 5.1-channel operation, only the 5-Channel Stereo option is available.
2-Channel Stereo This mode turns off all surround processing and presents pure left- and right-channel stereo programs. The bass management processing that routes
low frequencies to the subwoofers is still active.
2-Channel Stereo This mode turns off all surround processing and presents pure left- and right-channel stereo programs. The bass management processing that routes
Bypass low frequencies to the subwoofers is still active. This mode does not allow any user modification of the audio, such as bass or treble adjustments.
Note: This mode is only available when the Tone Controls are set to OFF.
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5.1-CHANNEL AND 7.1-CHANNEL DIRECT INPUTS DTS AND DOLBY STATUS DISPLAYS
There are four listening modes available for use with surround The upper right-hand corner of the front panel two-line display may
sources such as DVD-Audio, SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray players. These indicate status information regarding the incoming source. If a
listening modes are for use when the AV2 8-channel direct inputs are Dolby or DTS source is input and the AV2 is configured to a
in use. We recommend you use these listening modes under the surround system, the following status indicators may be displayed
following conditions: to indicate the state of the incoming source:
• 5.1 BYPASS – Use this listening mode when the Surround Back • ES-ON: Indicates when an encoded DTS signal, discrete or
L/R inputs are NOT in use and the input source device has its matrix, is input to the surround back channels. “ON” indicates
own internal bass management system. The incoming audio that the condition exists, or is active; “OF” indicates that the
stream passes from the source directly through to the volume condition does not exist, or is off.
control without any analog-to-digital conversion. This mode
• DS-ON: Indicates when the input signal is encoded with Dolby
also mutes the unusued input jacks to prevent unwanted noise
Surround under the Dolby 2.0 standard. “ON” indicates that
from interfering with system performance.
the condition exists, or is active; “OF” indicates that the
• 5-CHANNEL – Use this listening mode when the Surround Back condition does not exist, or is off.
L/R inputs are NOT in use and the input source device does
• EX-ON: Indicates when Dolby Surround EX is input with the
NOT have its own internal bass management system. In this
digital stream, if a surround channel (3/2 or 2/2) exists. “ON”
mode, the analog source is converted to digital so that it uses
indicates that the condition exists, or is active; “OF” indicates
the same bass management options for the direct input as used
that the condition does not exist, or is off.
for all other inputs. This mode also mutes the unusued input
jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system
performance.
• 7.1 BYPASS – Use this listening mode when the 8-channel direct
inputs are in use and the input source device has its own
internal bass management system. The incoming audio stream
passes from the source directly through to the volume control
without any analog-to-digital conversion.
• 7-CHANNEL – Use this listening mode when the 8-channel
direct inputs are in use and the input source device does NOT
have its own internal bass management system. In this mode,
the analog source is converted to digital so that it uses the same
bass management options for the direct input as used for all
other inputs.
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SURROUND CONFIGURATION
Selecting the SETUP menu, SURROUND CONFIG option opens the Surround Configuration menu, which is used to customize the list of available
listening modes that can be applied to incoming signals. Each Mode Family has a subset of available listening modes that can be turned off. If the
listening mode is set to OFF, then the applicable listening modes in that family are not available for selection from the mode buttons. If the listening
mode is ON, then the applicable listening modes in that family are available for selection.
These are not input-specific settings; if a Mode Family option is turned off, it is removed from the list of available listening modes for ALL inputs, and
regardless of the incoming data stream. Some modes, such as Dolby Digital, DTS and the Stereo modes in the PCM menus, cannot be excluded
from the mode selections.
Note: The Logic 7 Default parameter is the one exception in the Surround Configuration menu – this parameter has different functionality, as described on the
following page.
MAIN MENU SETUP SURROUND CONFIG
LOGIC 7 DEFAULT: ON
SETUP DOLBY MULTI-CHANNEL DOLBY MULTI-CHANNEL
INPUT SETUP
DOLBY 2.0 DOLBY 2.0 DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF
SURROUND CONFIG
DTS DTS DOLBY PLII: ON LOGIC 7: ON
DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS PCM 44.1/48 kHz DTS 96/24: ON DOLBY PLIIx: ON STEREO DOWN MIX: ON
POWER ON SETTINGS PCM 96kHz DTS NEO:6: ON DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF
BASSQ*: NO DTS-ES MATRIX: ON LOGIC 7: ON
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST DTS-ES DISCRETE: ON
LOGIC 7: ON
STEREO DOWN MIX: ON
PCM 44.1/48 kHz

PCM 96kHz LOGIC 7: ON
LOGIC 7: ON DOLBY PLII: ON
DOLBY PLII: ON DOLBY PLIIx: ON
DOLBY PLIIx: ON DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF
DTS NEO:6: ON DTS NEO:6: ON
5/7 CH STEREO: ON HALL: ON
5/7 CH STEREO: ON
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LOGIC 7 DEFAULT OFF, ON
SETUP SURROUND CONFIG LOGIC 7 DEFAULT
Allows the user to choose the Logic 7 mode as the default surround
mode for all incoming audio signals. If this parameter is OFF, then
the AV2 selects the native format of the incoming signal as the
default listening mode. If set to ON, then all incoming audio signals
are defaulted to the Logic 7 listening modes.
Setting the Logic 7 Default to ON does not prevent other listening

modes from being available through the Mode buttons. Selecting
the DOLBY, DTS, DSP or STER soft button on the remote control
switches the Mode menu selections to any listening modes available
for those families.
Note: The Logic 7 Default is the only menu item in the Surround Config
menu that has different functionality.
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DOLBY CONFIGURATION
Selecting the SETUP menu, DOLBY CONFIG option opens the Dolby Configuration menu, which is used to configure the Dolby surround modes
for optimum performance.
DIMENSION R-1, R-2, R-3, O, F-1, F-2, F-3

MAIN MENU SETUP DOLBY CONFIGURATION SETUP DOLBY CONFIG DIMENSION
AUDIO CONTROLS DISPLAY SETUP MODE: DOLBY PLII MUSIC
CENTER WIDTH:3
Alters the perceived depth of the surround field by creating a
SETUP INPUT SETUP shallower presentation (F-1 to F-3) that appears to move the center
DIMENSION: 0
SURROUND CONFIG of the sound field toward the front of the room or a deeper
PANORAMA: OFF
DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS NIGHT: OFF presentation (R-1 to R-3) that appears to move the sound field
POWER ON SETTINGS toward the rear of the room.
BASSQ*: NO
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST
PANORAMA OFF, ON
SETUP DOLBY CONFIG PANORAMA
Note: The Dolby Configuration only applies to the Dolby PLII Music and
Dolby PLIIx Music listening modes. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode requires Appears to increase the sound presentation along the sides of the
a 7.1-channel configured system. room by extending the stereo image to include surround channel
signals, which enhances the sense of surround sound by creating a
MODE PLII, PLIIx “wraparound” effect with side-wall imaging.
SETUP DOLBY CONFIG MODE
NIGHT OFF, MID, MAX
Selects the MODE parameter, which chooses between the Dolby PLII
SETUP DOLBY CONFIG NIGHT
Music and Dolby PLIIx Music listening modes.
Adjusts the audio settings for Night mode. The Night mode uses
CENTER WIDTH 0 TO 7 special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility
SETUP DOLBY CONFIG CENTER WIDTH of a movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level. This prevents
abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the
Adjusts the balance of the vocal information in the front soundstage sonic impact of a digital source. Use the MID setting for mild
between the center and front left/right speakers. The higher settings compression and the MAX setting for more severe compression.
spread the center channel sound more broadly into the left and right
channels, while a lower number produces a tigher center channel
presentation. The Center Width range is 0 to 7 in single increments.
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MUTE LEVELS POWER ON SETTINGS

Selecting the SETUP menu, MUTE LEVELS option opens the Mute Selecting the SETUP menu, POWER ON SETTINGS option opens the
Levels menu, which is used to adjust the mute levels of both the Main Power On Settings menu, which provides user preferences to the
Zone and Zone 2 audio outputs. Power On Volume and Dock Auto Power settings.
MAIN MENU SETUP MUTE LEVELS MAIN MENU SETUP POWER ON SETTINGS
AUDIO CONTROLS DISPLAY SETUP MAIN ZONE: -30dB AUDIO CONTROLS DISPLAY SETUP POWER ON VOL: -30dB
VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP ZONE-2: -30dB VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP Dock AUTO POWER: ON
SETUP INPUT SETUP SETUP INPUT SETUP
SURROUND CONFIG SURROUND CONFIG
DOLBY CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS MUTE LEVELS
POWER ON SETTINGS POWER ON SETTINGS
BASSQ*: NO BASSQ*: NO
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST *CHECK MANUAL FIRST
MAIN ZONE FULL, –10, –20, –30, –40dB

POWER ON VOL LAST, –80dB TO –10dB
SETUP MUTE LEVELS MAIN ZONE
SETUP POWER ON SETTINGS POWER ON VOL
Allows you to choose different levels of attenuation for Main Zone
audio muting. The FULL setting completely mutes the box. The other Identifies the starting volume level when the AV2 is powered on. The
available settings perform incremental muting. Last parameter sets the volume to the same volume that existed
when the unit was put into Standby or powered off from the rear
ZONE 2 FULL, –10, –20, –30, –40dB panel switch. The Power On Volume can be set from –80dB to –10dB
in 1dB increments.
SETUP MUTE LEVELS ZONE-2
DOCK AUTO POWER OFF, ON

Allows you to choose different levels of attenuation for Zone 2 audio
SETUP POWER ON SETTINGS Dock AUTO POWER
muting. The FULL setting completely mutes the box. The other
available settings perform incremental muting. If the Dock Auto Power parameter is set to ON, then if an iPod is
playing when plugged into the dock, it will take the AV2 out of
Standby mode and select the Dock input. If the Dock Auto Power
parameter is set to OFF, then the AV2 does not respond when a
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running iPod is plugged into the dock. For more information about JBL BASSQ SETTINGS
the Dock input and controls, refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls.
The BassQ parameter is only used if the JBL BassQ automatic room
Note: If the Main Zone is OFF when the AV2 is put into Standby, when the mode correction processor is also in use.
iPod is plugged into the dock, the AV2 powers up but the Main Zone
remains OFF. At that point, the user must manually select the Dock input. MAIN MENU SETUP
SETUP INPUT SETUP
SURROUND CONFIG
DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS
POWER ON SETTINGS
BASSQ*: NO
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST
The BassQ parameter can be set to YES or NO. The parameter should
be set to NO, except when the system also contains the JBL BassQ
automatic room mode correction processor. In this case, setting the
BassQ parameter to YES optimizes the outputs of the AV2 for use with
the JBL BassQ system. The default setting for this parameter is NO.
Note: If the AV2 processor is returned to its factory default settings, this
parameter will need to be reactivated (set to YES) to be used with the JBL
BassQ system.
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Audio Controls and Video Status
Audio Controls ............................................................................4-2

Video Status ............................................................................... 4-4
Audio Controls and Video Status Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
AUDIO CONTROLS
Selecting AUDIO CONTROLS opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu. All of the Audio Controls interact with the AUTOCAL settings, except for the
Audio Status parameter.
MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

AUDIO CONTROLS AUTO EQ: ON
VIDEO STATUS EQ PRESET
EQ PRESET
SETUP
EQ ADJUST EQ ADJUST ACTIVE PS: USER
TONE CONTROLS: OFF HF SHELF: 0dB PRESET 1: FACTORY
BASS: 0dB PRESET 2: FACTORY
TREBLE: 0dB PRESET 3: FACTORY
AUDIO STATUS AUDIO STATUS
INPUT: HD+
NAME:
CONNECTOR: ANALOG 3
AUDIO: - - -
MODE FAMILY: LOGIC 7
MODE: MUSIC 5.1
AUTO EQ OFF, ON location that is currently active if the AUTO EQ parameter is set to
ON for any input. The Active Preset can be set to any of the three
saved preset locations.
If the AUTOCAL process is performed and the settings are saved,
then the Auto EQ parameter identifies if the saved AUTOCAL The Preset locations cannot be selected and are present only to
settings are being actively applied to the system. When the Auto EQ identify the current state of each location. If the location indicates
parameter is OFF, the AUTOCAL settings are not applied. “SET”, then the preset location has AUTOCAL settings saved to it. If
the location indicates “FACTORY”, then the preset location has not
Note: When the AUTO EQ parameter is set to OFF, the EQ ADJUST been used and remains at the default factory settings.
parameter is also not applied.
Note: If all three Preset locations indicate “FACTORY”, then the AUTOCAL
procedure has not yet been done, or at the least, the settings have not been
EQ PRESET PRESET 1, PRESET 2, PRESET 3, USER
saved.
AUDIO CONTROLS EQ PRESET
For more information on the AUTOCAL process, refer to Section 3:
Identifies the three preset locations where the AUTOCAL settings Setup.
are saved, and displays the state of each preset (saved or unused).
The Active PS, or Active Preset, parameter identifies the preset
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To load a different saved EQ Preset into the system: Note: When the Tone Controls are OFF, the Mode Family is set to STEREO,
and the incoming audio data stream is stereo analog, there are four different
1. Decide which saved Preset location you want to load. listening modes available: 7CH STEREO, 5CH STEREO, 2CH STEREO and
2. Select ACTIVE PS from the EQ PRESET menu. 2CH BYPASS. Refer to the “Listening Modes” section of Section 3: Setup for
more information.
3. Use the or cursors to select the Preset location you want
to load.
BASS +6dB to –6dB
4. Press the cursor to save the selection.
AUDIO CONTROLS BASS
When the Active PS is set to “USER”, this indicates a factory default
condition. Controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to all of
the audio outputs. Bass is an independent setting for each input,
Note: Once a Preset location has been selected and saved, the factory NOT a global setting. The BASS parameter can be adjusted from
default “USER” option is no longer available for selection. Before a preset +6dB to -6dB in 1dB increments.
location is saved, toggling the EQ on and off results in a noticeable change
in the subwoofer output level. This is normal behavior. TREBLE +6dB to –6dB
AUDIO CONTROLS TREBLE
Controls the amount of high-frequency boost or cut applied to all

HF SHELF +8dB to –8dB of the audio outputs except for the subwoofers. Treble is an
AUDIO CONTROLS EQ ADJUST HF SHELF independent setting for each input, NOT a global setting. The
TREBLE parameter can be adjusted from +6dB to –6dB in 1dB
Located in the EQ ADJUST menu, the HF SHELF control acts as a increments.
high-frequency shelf filter, which boosts or cuts frequencies above
1kHz. The HF SHELF parameter can be adjusted from +8dB to –8dB
in 1dB increments.
Note: The HF SHELF parameter does not adjust the timbre of the rear
speakers in the 7-CHANNEL listening mode.
TONE CONTROLS OFF, ON

AUDIO CONTROLS TONE CONTROLS: OFF
Activates or deactivates the Bass and Treble Tone controls. Bass and
Treble controls are only active when the Tone Control parameter is
set to ON.
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AUDIO STATUS • INPUT RESOL identifies the current input resolution setting.
AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO STATUS • COPY PROTECTION identifies the current status of copy
INPUT: HD+ protection.
NAME:
• V-PROCESS identifies the current setting of the video processor.
CONNECTOR: ANALOG 3
AUDIO: - - - • OUTPUT RESOL identifies the current output resolution setting
MODE FAMILY: LOGIC 7 of the HDMI and Component outputs.
MODE: MUSIC 5.1
Note: The HDMI and component output resolution values are always
the same, unless copy protection is active. In some cases,
The AUDIO STATUS menu is an information-only menu identifying copy-protected inputs can restrict the component output format
the current audio status of the AV2. options.
• COMPONENT OUT identifies the currently selected
• INPUT identifies the currently selected input.
component output status as described below.
• NAME identifies the customer-chosen name, if any, for the
• S-VIDEO OUT identifies the currently selected S-video output
currently selected input.
status as described below.
• CONNECTOR identifies the current audio connector in use.
• COMPOSITE OUT identifies the currently selected composite
• AUDIO identifies what type of audio signal is in use. output status as described below.
• MODE FAMILY identifies the currently selected mode family. The Component, S-Video and Composite Out parameters all reflect
the interaction between the input type (which is not listed in the
• MODE identifies the currently selected listening mode.
Video Status menu), the copy-protection status, the video process
Note: The Audio line is dashed out if the audio input is analog. parameter setting and the current output resolution.
VIDEO STATUS Therefore:

VIDEO STATUS VIDEO STATUS • COMPONENT OUT displays “OFF” if the component output is
INPUT RESOL: - - - disabled for the current video input and processing
COPY PROTECTION: OFF
configuration. Otherwise, it displays “Enabled”.
V-PROCESS: FAROUDJA
OUTPUT RESOL: - - - • S-VIDEO OUT displays “OFF” if the S-video output is disabled
COMPONENT OUT: 480i for the current video input and processing configuration.
S-VIDEO OUT: OFF
Otherwise, it displays the current output resolution.
COMPOSITE OUT: OFF
• COMPOSITE OUT displays “OFF” if the composite output is
disabled for the current video input and processing
The VIDEO STATUS menu is an information-only menu identifying configuration. Otherwise, the current output resolution is
the current video status of the AV2. displayed.
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PC and Dock Controls
PC and Dock Overview ...............................................................5-2

PC Controls.................................................................................5-2
Setting Up to Play ..................................................................................... 5-2
Playing PC Media...................................................................................... 5-3
Dock Functionality ......................................................................5-4

Connecting the Dock to the AV2 .............................................................. 5-4
Selecting the Correct iPod Insert ............................................................... 5-4
Docking the iPod ...................................................................................... 5-5
Dock Two-Line Display Characteristics ...................................................... 5-5
Controlling the iPod with the AV2............................................................. 5-6
Charging the iPod..................................................................................... 5-6
Removing the iPod ................................................................................... 5-6
Zone 2 iPod Controls ................................................................................ 5-7
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PC AND DOCK OVERVIEW PC CONTROLS

Unlike the other 10 inputs of the AV2 processor, the PC and Dock The AV2 is capable of direct connection to a computer for audio
inputs are NOT interchangeable. These two inputs have specific playback. Once connected, playback of audio streams from a
audio-only functionality that is exclusive to these individual inputs. computer are possible through your AV2 processor, with all the
power and performance of your own speakers and the enhanced
The PC input is tied to the USB jack on the rear panel and is only for multichannel playback made possible through the use of Logic 7,
use with media software on a computer. The Dock input is tied to Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS Neo:6 processing.
the Dock connector on the rear panel and is only for use with iPod
players that are connected to the Dock input via the optional iPod SETTING UP TO PLAY
docking station. The dock controls and features are discussed in
later sections of this chapter. The AV2 processor connects to a PC-compatible computer through
the USB jack on the rear panel. Connect one of the available USB
While both of these inputs have devoted touch screen menu jacks on your computer to the USB jack on the AV2 rear panel using
controls using the remote control, there are NO front panel a cable with one standard USB connector and one USB “Mini B”
controls for use with the Dock or PC inputs. connector. Only the PC input can be used with computer media
players.
Note: The audio input for the PC and Dock inputs is not user-adjustable.
However, the video input for these two inputs can be set to any of the Note: The PC Input setup displays Digital Audio as USB, Analog Audio as
available rear panel video inputs and are as fully customizable as any of the NONE, and the Dig/Anlg Auto parameter is dashed out. These three
other 10 inputs. parameters cannot be changed for the PC input.
In addition to these Main Zone differences, the PC and Dock inputs The AV2 may be used with PC-compatible computers running
also behave differently in Zone 2 operation. Unlike the other inputs, Microsoft Windows® 2000 software with Service Pack 4 or higher
the PC and Dock inputs in Zone 2 operate independently of both
each other and the other 10 inputs, regardless of what is playing in installed, Windows Vista software, Windows XP or Windows XP
the Main Zone. Any combination of these two inputs may be Media Center Edition software with Service Pack 1 or higher
selected in the Main Zone and Zone 2, including the selection of installed. In addition, you will need to have a media player installed
one input playing simultaneously in both zones. In addition, if one on the computer. The AV2 has been tested for operation with
of these inputs is playing in the Main Zone, you can freely choose Windows Media ® Player Version 8.0 and above, but it is also
any other Analog input in Zone 2. compatible with many other popular players such as iTunes ® ,
Winamp® and RealPlayer® applications. Always verify that you have
the latest version of the player installed to ensure the best
compatibility and performance.
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When the connection between a computer and the AV2 is made for PLAYING PC MEDIA
the first time, or if the USB connection is plugged into a different
USB jack on a computer or hub that has not been previously Before selecting the PC input on the AV2, make certain that the
connected to the AV2, you will see a series of pop-up messages media player has been opened on the computer and is the
from the Windows program to indicate that the computer is “top” or active screen. The remote control PC input commands
configuring itself for the new device. Since the AV2 provides a will not operate the media player if it is minimized or “behind”
number of different functions, you may see the “Found New other programs.
Hardware” message up to four times, one each for “A/V Receiver,”
“Compatible Device,” “Audio Receiver”, and “Human Interface You are now ready to begin playing music. The AV2 remote control
Device.” or the computer media player program can be used to control the
play, pause, skip forward and skip back features of the media player.
CAUTION!
Using the AV2 remote control:
Do NOT power-cycle the computer while connected to the • Page 4 of the “JBL” touch screen menu provides media player
AV2 with the PC input selected. The computer MUST be on controls for use with the PC input.
and connected to the AV2 rear panel USB jack BEFORE • The PC || option mimics the Pause/Play control. If the playlist
selecting the PC input on the AV2. Selecting the PC input is not active, pressing this option starts the playlist. If the
first may cause a burst of loud noise that may be playlist is already playing, then pressing this option pauses it.
damaging to the speakers or the listener’s hearing. We
assume no responsibility for damage caused in this man- • The PC– option mimics the Skip Back control. Pressing this
ner. option causes the media player to skip back a track in the
playlist.
• The PC+ option mimics the Skip Forward control. Pressing this
option causes the media player to skip forward a track in the
playlist.
Once playback is started, the audio from a USB source is treated the
same as any other 2-channel audio source, and you may apply any
of the appropriate surround processing modes.
Note: Whenever the USB jack is connected to the computer, the RV-5 will be
selected as the sound card for the computer, even while the AV2 is in
Standby.
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DOCK FUNCTIONALITY Once the Dock connector is attached to the dock accessory, select
the Dock input. The AV2 front panel two-line display indicates that
The optional iPod docking station allows you to enter a new world the input is “UNPLUGGED...”. The status remains as
of listening enjoyment made possible by combining the storage “UNPLUGGED” until an iPod is actually docked.
capacity and playback flexibility of an iPod (not included) with the
sonic power of your AV2 processor. Operation is easy – you can use Note: The Dock Input setup displays Digital Audio as NONE, Analog Audio
your AV2 remote control to access and control your iPod selections. as Dock (or “UNPLUGGED” if there is no iPod connected to the AV2), and
Just one simple connection and you’re ready to go! the Dig/Anlg Auto parameter is dashed out. These three parameters cannot
be changed for the Dock Input.
Note: This functionality is available ONLY if you have purchased the optional
iPod docking station. Refer to Section 1: Getting Started for ordering When the iPod is initially plugged into the AV2, the iPod goes to the
details. top of its music menu. When the iPod is removed, the iPod menu
goes to the root menu.
If the AV2 is in Standby mode with the Dock AUTO POWER

CONNECTING THE DOCK TO THE AV2
parameter set to ON and the iPod currently playing a track when it
Before connecting the dock, turn the AV2 off using either the main is plugged into the dock, the track continues to play and the 2-line
power switch or the Standby button. display shows the current track information.
With the AV2 off, press the button on each side of the connector at
the end of the dock cable and insert this plug into the Dock SELECTING THE CORRECT iPod INSERT
connector on the rear panel of the AV2. The connector is keyed to
only connect in one way. If you inadvertently try to plug the Each iPod model is a slightly different size, making it necessary to
connector in the wrong way, do not force it. Simply invert the use an insert that matches your specific iPod to the Dock. The Dock
connector and try again. is shipped with the insert for the iPod Nano Video 3rd generation
4GB/8GB model already installed; if you own this model, no further
changes are necessary.
If you own a different iPod, first select the insert that matches your
model. The model identification is printed on the back of each of
the four extra inserts supplied with the dock.
Note: The iPod Shuffle is not supported by the optional iPod docking station.
Press buttons when inserting or removing the plug.
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To remove the factory-installed DOCKING THE iPod
insert, hold the dock with one
hand as you grab the edges of After placing the appropriate insert in the
the insert in the dock with your center well of the dock and connecting
other hand, then pull straight the dock to your receiver, dock your iPod
up. Use the following as a by placing it into the insert, gently
guide to determine which pressing it down until the connectors
insert is correct for your iPod model: mate between the iPod and the dock.
• For the iPod Nano Video 3rd generation 4GB/8GB model, use Note: If you normally keep your iPod in a
the insert marked “13” on the back. protective case, or “skin”, you will need to
remove it before docking your iPod.
Note: This is the insert that was installed into the dock at the
factory. When the iPod is plugged into the dock, the iPod navigation
controls are no longer accessible and the iPod screen will read “OK
• For the iPod Nano 1st and 2nd generation models, use the to disconnect“.
insert marked “NANO” on the back.
• For the iPod Video 5th generation 60GB/80GB or iPod Classic
160GB models, use the insert marked “5G VIDEO 60GB” on DOCK TWO-LINE DISPLAY CHARACTERISTICS
the back. When the Dock input is selected, the two-line front panel display
• For the iPod Video 5th generation 30GB, iPod U2 30GB, or changes so that the left side of the display reflects the current iPod
iPod Classic 80GB models, use the insert marked “5G VIDEO information. Initially, the two-line display on the AV2 displays
30GB” on the back. “Menu” on the left side of the top line. “Playlists” and the number
• For the iPhone 4GB/8GB or iPod Touch 8GB/16GB models, use of playlists available are displayed on the left side of the bottom
the insert marked “12 14” on the back. line. The ANLG signal type is identified on the top right side, and
the current volume setting of the AV2 is identified on the bottom
Note: Two black curved rubber parts are included with this right side of the display, as shown:
adaptor. Attach the thin one if you are using an iPhone or use the
thicker one if you are using an iPod Touch. MENU ANLG
PLAYLISTS 11 –39dB
Once you have selected the correct insert, place it over the well in
the center of the dock and gently press it down so that it snaps into
place. Note: The name of the iPod is always included as the first playlist.
Note: Do not place an iPod in the dock unless an insert is installed; otherwise
the iPod can’t connect properly and damage may occur to the dock and/or
your iPod that is not covered by the warranty for either product.
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As the menus on the iPod are scrolled through, the top left side • The IPOD+ option mimics the Skip Forward control. Pressing
indicates the menu item selected, and the bottom left side indicates this option causes the iPod to skip forward a track in the
the menu items as they are scrolled through, as shown: playlist.
• The CLIK option mimics a counterclockwise click on the iPod.
PLAYLIST 4 ANLG
DINNER MIX –39dB • The CLIK option mimics a clockwise click on the iPod.
• The MENU option mimics the MENU button on the iPod. The
Menu button backs out of the menu structure, one level at a
Note: The allotted space for iPod navigation descriptions is 14 characters. If time, each time it is pressed.
a menu item is longer that this limitation, the displayed name is simply cut
off at the 14-character point. • The SEL option mimics the SELECT button on the iPod. The
SELECT button acts as a play button at the song level. The
When a song is playing, the bottom of the two-line display select button drills deeper into the menu structure, one level a
identifies the track counter, the time left on the song, and whether time, each time it’s pressed.
the song is in PLAY or PAUSE mode. The top left side of the display
• The || options mimic the Pause/Play control of the iPod. If the
continuously scrolls through the song title, artist and album title, as
playlist is not active, pressing either of these options starts the
shown: playlist. If the playlist is already playing, then pressing this
option pauses it.
Title: Everybod... ANLG
0:57 –2:08 –32dB
CHARGING THE iPod
You may leave your iPod in the dock even when you are not using it
CONTROLLING THE iPod WITH THE AV2 as a playback source. Whenever the iPod is docked and the AV2 is
To control the iPod once it is docked and connected to the AV2, use turned on, the dock will charge the battery in the iPod.
the remote control. Page 3 of the “JBL” menu layer of the remote
control touchscreen is devoted to controlling the iPod.
REMOVING THE iPod
Note: The following functionality is available only if there is a valid device To remove the iPod from the dock, grasp the sides of the iPod and
connected to the Dock connector on the rear panel and the Dock input has pull it straight up, away from the dock.
been selected.
Using the AV2 remote control:
• Page 3 of the “JBL” touchscreen menu provides iPod controls

for use with the Dock input.
• The IPOD– option mimics the Skip Back control. Pressing this
option causes the iPod to skip back a track in the playlist.
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ZONE 2 iPod CONTROLS
The AV2 Processor allows the Dock input and attached iPod to be
accessed and output to either the Main Zone or the Zone 2
location. However, for the Dock inputs, the OSD and front panel
display reflect ONLY the Main Zone activity. Therefore, if the iPod is
accessed in Zone 2, there is no visible indication on the AV2 that a
change has been made.
To control the iPod in Zone 2 via the remote control:
1. From the “Zone 2” menu layer, select the Dock input (number
pad key 8).
2. Page 1 of the “Zone 2” menu layer touchscreen provides the
iPod controls.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 6-2
AV2 Error Messages .................................................................... 6-7
Video Error Messages ................................................................................ 6-7
Autocal Error Messages ............................................................................. 6-8
Video Resolutions Table............................................................ 6-10

Routine Maintenance ............................................................... 6-12
Restoring Factory Default Settings ............................................ 6-12
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
TROUBLESHOOTING The AV2 is powered on, but there is no audio.
1. Make sure that the source device is powered on, playing audio,
The AV2 does not power on.
and set to the right output connector.
1. Make sure the rear panel Power switch is set to the ON position. 2. Make sure the volume level is audible. Volume level can be
2. Attempt to power on the AV2 with the front panel Standby adjusted with the front panel volume knob or the remote
button and remote control On button. control VOL and buttons.
3. Examine the power cord to ensure a good connection between 3. Make sure the audio has not been muted. The message “MUTE
the rear panel AC input connector and the wall outlet. ON” is displayed on the on-screen and front panel displays
when audio has been muted in the Main Zone. In addition, the
4. Check the electrical circuit and breaker. MUTE button on the front panel lights red when the Main Zone
mute is active and green when the Zone 2 mute is active. If
The remote control does not work. both Zones are muted, the Mute button lights amber. To
deactivate mute, press the Mute button or adjust the volume
1. Make sure that the remote control touchscreen is in the “JBL”
level.
or “Zone 2” menu layers. The remote control is a universal
control designed to operate all of the home theater equipment 4. Verify that all rear panel input and output connections are
in your system. In order to control the AV2, the remote control correct.
must be in the “JBL” or “Zone 2” menu layers. 5. Check the INPUT SETUP menu, DIG AUDIO and ANLG AUDIO
2. Eliminate obstructions between the remote control and the parameters to ensure the appropriate audio connector is assigned
front panel IR receiver. When the rear panel IR IN connector is to the selected input.
not in use, the remote control must be in line of sight with the 6. Verify that the incoming audio signal is compatible with the input
front panel IR receiver for proper operation. The remote control chosen.
might also become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent
light is shining on the AV2’s IR receiver. Note: The rear panel input connectors marked S/PDIF INPUTS (RCA
and TOSLINK connectors) are not compatible with MP3 sources.
3. Make sure the remote control batteries are correctly inserted
with the proper polarity.
The subwoofer(s) distorts frequently.
4. Replace the remote control batteries. When the batteries are
low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage The likely cause for the subwoofer(s) to distort is either an
condition that prevents it from operating the AV2. incorrectly set output level or the subwoofer high-pass filter is set
too low. Verify that the SUB/LFE LPF setting (subwoofer crossover
5. If using the optional RF-1 receiver, ensure that it is properly
point) is set correctly. If correct, try setting the SUB HPF setting to a
connected to the AV2 rear panel.
higher value to resolve the issue. Refer to Section 3: Setup for more
information.
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A humming sound is present in the audio. In the SEMI AUTOCAL Test, the Far Field Test keeps failing.
1. If a cable TV connection is present, disconnect the cable from 1. Ensure that the microphone is placed in your preferred seating
the wall outlet. If this eliminates the humming sound, a ground location.
loop isolation device is required. Contact your dealer or cable 2. Ensure that the volume is set to –20dB.
provider for assistance.
3. In the Speakers menu, ensure that none of the speakers
2. Disconnect components one at a time to isolate the problem. connected to the system have a crossover selection of NONE.
Once the problem is identified, make sure the associated
component is properly grounded and connected to the same During the Far Field Test, test tones are sent to ALL speaker
electrical circuit as the AV2 processor. locations, regardless of the settings identified in the Speakers
menu. Therefore, every speaker that is plugged in MUST have a
crossover setting other than NONE for the Far Field test to be
RF interference is present in the audio or video.
successful. If a crossover is set to NONE but the speaker is
1. Make sure the AV2 is not positioned too close to RF-emitting plugged in, the test will fail because it will “see” a speaker that
devices. is identified as having no crossover point.
2. Move such items one at a time to isolate which device is 4. Refer to the “AUTOCAL Error Messages” section found later in
causing the problem. this chapter for more information about specific error messages
related to the AUTOCAL process.
3. Replace unshielded cables with shielded cables wherever
possible.
The volume won’t go to the +10dB maximum level.
Audio sounds are distorted when using analog audio inputs. The speaker output level settings may affect the maximum volume
level of the AV2 processor. The maximum volume level is +10dB
The likely cause for distorted audio while using the analog audio minus the maximum output level setting of any speaker. Thus, if
inputs is that the input voltage is too high. The AV2 analog inputs your front L/R output levels are set to +3dB, the maximum
have a maximum rating of 2 Vrms. Any input voltages higher than allowable volume level is +10dB minus 3dB, or +7dB.
this limit will exhibit audible distortion.
To correct the problem, reduce the analog audio output from the The picture on the video monitor is all one color.
connected device using the volume or level control. If neither is
available, an intermediate device may be required. Contact your This is a synchronization problem when using an HDMI
JBL dealer for assistance. connection. When the source device and video monitor do not
sync correctly, the color spacing may not load correctly. When
the monitor color is all red, or all green, it means that only half
of the color spacing data was loaded into the video monitor.
To correct the problem, simply enter the OSD menu and then exit
out again. This will resync the video and should clear the error.
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The AV2 is powered on, but there is no video. 2. Use the or cursors to highlight SETUP and then press the
cursor, or press the SELECT button, to select the menu
1. Examine the video cables – particularly the S-video cables – option.
to ensure a good connection to the associated component.
3. Using the cursors, highlight and select DISPLAY SETUP.
2. Check the INPUT SETUP menu, VIDEO IN parameter to ensure
the appropriate video connector is assigned to the selected 4. Select CONNECTION. The parameter selection then flashes.
input. 5. Use the or cursors to select ANALOG and then press the
3. Set the V-PROCESS parameter to BYPASS. This setting doesn’t cursor to save the selection.
apply any video processing and outputs the signal in the same 6. Press EXIT to close the OSD menu.
resolution and format as the incoming signal.
4. Refer to the “Video Error Messages” section found later in this The AV2 is exhibiting erratic behavior.
chapter for more information about specific video-related error
messages. 1. Change to a different input, then return to the original input.
This may clear the discrepancy.
5. Verify that the selected output is not analog with an HDCP
(High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) input source. 2. Put the AV2 into Standby mode. Wait 10 seconds. Then take
Source material that carries HDCP encoding is only available the AV2 out of Standby mode.
through the HDMI output. No video is output on the analog 3. Set the rear panel power switch of the AV2 to the OFF position.
output connectors. Wait 10 seconds. Then set the rear panel power switch to the
6. Verify that the input type selected on the video monitor ON position.
matches the selected output on the AV2. 4. With the AV2’s rear panel power switch set to OFF, power-cycle
all other devices that are connected to the AV2, such as DVD and
Video is shifted to the left. CD players, projectors and monitors. When finished, restore
power to the AV2 by setting the rear panel power switch to the
When the AV2 has both component and HDMI cables connected to a ON position and then taking the AV2 out of Standby mode.
video monitor with the Faroudja processing active, the Faroudja
5. If the steps above do not resolve the behavior, document all
processing may cause the video to shift to the left when the
user-defined settings on the Installation Worksheet that begins
component output is selected, particularly at higher resolution
on page D-2. Then follow the instructions found later in this
settings.
chapter to restore factory default settings.
To correct the issue, change the DISPLAY CONNECTION parameter
from HDMI/DVI to ANALOG, or unplug the HDMI cable.
To change the CONNECTION parameter:
1. Enter the OSD menu by pressing MENU on the remote control.
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VIDEO IN is set to NONE, but the monitor has a video error, or others. Typically, power-cycling the AV2 will clear it, but some sync
is showing a blue screen. issues don’t need a power cycle to resync correctly. We suggest that
you try the following:
When the VIDEO IN parameter is set to NONE, the AV2 outputs a
blue screen at 480i resolution. This blue screen cannot be disabled. 1. Enter the OSD menu and then exit out again. This will resync
If the monitor does not support 480i resolution, the monitor may the video.
display an error message. 2. Put the AV2 into Standby mode. Wait 10 seconds. Then take
Note: This condition can also exist when the VIDEO IN parameter the AV2 out of Standby mode.
has been set up, but there is no active incoming signal. 3. Power-cycle the AV2 by turning off the rear panel Power switch,
wait at least 10 seconds and then turn the rear panel power
The two-line OSD display does not appear on the video switch to the ON position.
monitor. 4. With the AV2’s rear panel power switch set to OFF, power-cycle
all other devices that are connected to the AV2, such as DVD and
• Verify that the two-line OSD parameter under the Setup ->
CD players, projectors and monitors. When finished, restore
Display Setup -> On-Screen Display menu is not set to OFF.
power to the AV2 by setting the rear panel power switch to the
• Verify the video input source. The two-line OSD is supported ON position and then taking the AV2 out of Standby mode.
only at 480i and 576i resolutions when the incoming video
source is digital.
The AV2 is connected via USB to the PC, but the computer is
playing with the sound card, not the AV2.
While using HDMI connections, the video monitor is behaving
oddly. This condition may exist if the media player was already active
when the USB cable was connected between the computer and the
Connecting together all the components of your home theater AV2 processor. With the media player actively playing, it may not
system with HDMI cables depends upon every piece of equipment “see” the USB connection. Close the media player, check the cable
functioning in synchronization. If the timing of any one piece is out connections and then launch the media player again. Now it
of sync, then odd results can occur. For example, an out-of-sync should see the USB connection and switch control to the AV2.
source might cause incorrect colors to appear on the screen, or to
shift all of the video to the left or towards the top of the screen. If
the video monitor sync is off, it might load the color spacing
incorrectly so that the screen appears to be all one color, instead of
displaying normal color. In short, an out-of-sync signal can cause a
number of odd results.
To correct the problem, the system needs to resync, which should

clear the error. Some out-of-sync issues are easier to clear than
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Using the PC input, the remote control commands on page 4 of The front panel display and controls of the iPod do not operate
the JBL menu and page 2 of the ZONE 2 menu do not work. when the iPod is docked and the Dock input is selected as the
AV2’s active input.
1. Make sure that the computer is properly connected to the USB
input of the AV2 processor. This is normal behavior and does not indicate a problem with the
2. Make sure that PC is selected as the active input on the AV2 iPod, the dock or the AV2 processor. Use the AV2 remote control to
processor. navigate the iPod functions. Refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls
for further information.
3. Make sure that the media player has been opened on the
computer and is playing audio.
The iPod does not seem to be functioning correctly.
4. Make sure the media player is the “top” or active screen on the
computer. The AV2 remote control will not operate the media Verify the video input setting of the Dock input in use. If the video
player if it is minimized or “behind” other programs. input is set to an HDMI input source, the functionality of the iPod
may be hindered.
CAUTION!
If all else fails...
Do NOT power cycle the computer while connected to the
AV2 with the PC input selected. The computer MUST be 1. Using the Installation Worksheet that begins on page D-2,
on and connected to the AV2 rear panel USB jack BEFORE document all user-defined settings. Then refer to the “Restoring
selecting the PC input on the AV2. Selecting the PC input Factory Default Settings” section found later in this chapter to
first may cause a burst of loud noise that may be reset the AV2 to the factory settings.
damaging to the speakers or the listener’s hearing. We
assume no responsibility for damage caused in this man- Note: If you want to save your settings before restoring the
ner. factory defaults, you must save them manually. The
Installation Worksheet in Appendix D has been provided to
The iPod does not play or respond to commands from the AV2 assist you.
remote control. 2. Contact an authorized JBL dealer.
3. Go to www.jbl.com for instructions on how to reach customer
1. Make sure that the dock is properly connected to the AV2
service.
processor.
Note: Visit http://jbl.com/home/product_support/ to access the knowl-
2. Make sure that the dock is selected as the active input on the
edge base for answers to frequently asked questions and additional
AV2 processor.
troubleshooting information.
3. Make sure that the touchscreen of the AV2 remote control is in
an iPod control page of the “JBL” or “ZONE 2” menu layer.
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AV2 ERROR MESSAGES VIDEO FORMAT OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT NOTICE
ERROR
AV2 error messages are displayed on the OSD when certain error
Video output resolution
conditions exist. This section explains what each of these error This error message will display not supported by HDMI
messages means and how to fix each problem. when the AV2 is connected to an monitor. Please select
HDMI video monitor, but the a different VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT parameter is set to a resolution.
VIDEO ERROR MESSAGES resolution that is not supported by
the HDMI video monitor.
The following error messages apply specifically to video issues. PRESS > TO CONTINUE
To correct the problem, right-click
VIDEO PROCESS ERROR to return to the VIDEO OUT Setup
VIDEO PROCESS NOTICE
This error message will display parameter and change the VIDEO
when the incoming data stream is Video input resolution OUT parameter to AUTO or to a
at a higher resolution than the can not be higher than resolution setting that is supported
resolution of the VIDEO OUT video output resolution by the video monitor.
parameter. The AV2 can up-sample when set to FAROUDJA.
a lower resolution to a higher Please adjust settings.
resolution. However, it can not
down-sample to a lower resolution PRESS > TO CONTINUE
HDCP VIDEO ERROR
setting. HDCP NOTICE
This error message will display
when the video monitor is not
To correct the problem, right-click to return to the VIDEO OUT Display is not
HDCP-compliant and the
Setup parameter and change the VIDEO OUT parameter to AUTO HDCP Capable
incoming data stream requires
or to a resolution setting that is higher than that of the incoming
HDCP compliance. Typically, any
data stream.
HDMI source will require a
HDCP-compliant video monitor.
To correct the problem, change

the incoming datastream to a
non-HDCP source or change the
video monitor to one that is
HDCP-compliant.
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CHANGE MONITOR FAR FIELD ERROR

CHANGE MONITOR TO FAR FIELD ERROR
MESSAGE This error message will display Speakers detected:
ANALOG IN
This error message flashes on the when the microphone does not FRT-L: NO SIDE-R: NO
2-line OSD and front panel display detect sound from a speaker that CENTER: YES REAR-R: YES
when an analog signal is being sent has a crossover setting other than FRT-R: YES REAR-L: YES
to an HDMI monitor. “NONE” during the Far Field Test. SIDE-L: YES
Verify mic position
To correct the problem, change the video monitor setting to an To correct the problem, check the and spkr connections.
analog input source. microphone position, verify the If OK, raise volume 5dB.
sp eaker cables are connected REPEAT TEST
properly, verify that the volume BACK TO SPK/EQ SETUP
AUTOCAL ERROR MESSAGES level is correct and repeat the test.
The following error messages apply specifically to error conditions

that exist during the AUTOCAL or SEMI AUTOCAL procedures, or
that pertain to the saved AUTOCAL settings. NEAR FIELD ERROR
NEAR FIELD AUTOCAL
MICROPHONE OVERLOAD This error message will display ERROR
MICROPHONE OVERLOAD when the Near Field test has failed.
ERROR
Ty p i c a l l y, t h i s f a i l u r e o c c u r s Verify mic position
This error message will display Verify microphone because the microphone is not in and spkr connections.
when the microphone is placed too position and the proper position or the volume If OK, raise volume 5dB.
close to the speaker grille of the lower volume 6dB. setting is too low.
speaker under test during the Far
Field, Near Field or Subwoofer To correct the problem, verify that REPEAT TEST
Tests. the microphone is within two feet BACK TO SPK/EQ SETUP
REPEAT TEST
BACK TO SPK/EQ SETUP of the speaker under test, verify the
CAUTION! sp eaker cables are connected
properly, verify that the volume
If the microphone is too close to the speaker during level is correct and repeat the test.
testing, damage to the speaker or microphone may
result.
To correct the problem, move the microphone further away from

the speaker under test and repeat the test.
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SUBWOOFER CAL ERROR SUBWOOFER CAL ERROR
This error message will display Subwoofers detected:
w h e n t h e S u b w o of e r t e s t h a s
failed. Typically, this failure occurs SUBWOOFER 1: NO
because the microphone is not in SUBWOOFER 2: NO
the proper position or the volume Verify mic position
setting is too low. and sub connections.
If OK, raise volume 5dB.
To correct the problem, check the
microphone position, verify the REPEAT TEST
BACK TO SPK/EQ SETUP
subwoofer cables are connected
properly, verify that the volume
level is correct and repeat the test.
Note: If you are using a powered subwoofer, verify that it is

powered on.
CROSSOVER CHANGE CAUTION

WARNING
This warning message will display Changing these
the first time each speaker or settings will affect
subwoofer crossover is manually the autocalibration.
changed from the AUTOCAL or
SEMI AUTOCAL settings. Run SEMI AUTOCAL
after changes are made.
Press the cursor button on the
RETURN TO MENU
remote control to clear the
warning message. When crossover
changes are complete, run the
SEMI AUTOCAL procedure.
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VIDEO RESOLUTIONS TABLE 2. If the incoming analog video signal is Macrovision® protected, a
form of copy protection for analog sources, then the component
The AV2 processor is designed to allow flexibility in the selection of video output must be either 480i or 480p resolution. If the
video output resolutions. However, there are restrictions on what output resolution setting has a value that is higher than 480p
resolutions can be made available due to incoming signal resolution, then no analog signal is output.
limitations. 3. If HDMI is not connected when the incoming signal is
If you are not getting the expected resolution options for your Macrovision-protected analog video, then the VIDEO OUT
video monitor, it is possible that there is an incompatability parameter changes automatically to 480p resolution and only
between the input setup selections and the incoming signal. The component video is output.
table below describes those formats that are possible, given a 4. The difference between BYPASS and CONVERSION options is
specific input source and input setup conditions. where the video encoder is used (CONVERSION) or not
Notes: (BYPASS) when the S-video or composite video input is selected.
In CONVERSION mode, digital video from the analog input is
The following notes refer to the “Note” column in the table. provided to the video encoder and the S-video and composite
1. If the incoming HDMI signal is copy-protected (HDCP), all video outputs are encoded. In BYPASS mode, the analog input
analog video output is blocked. All the available outputs that signal goes to the video output directly, with no encoding.
may be affected by copy protection are noted in the table by a
double asterix (**).
INPUT OUTPUT
Video Mode
Source Format HDMI Component S-Video Composite Note
480i 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i** 480i** 480i** 1
480p 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i** - - 1
HDMI
720p 720p ~ 1080i 720p ~ 1080i** - - 1
1080i 1080i 1080i** - - 1
480i 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i 480i 480i 2, 3
FAROUDJA ON
Component 480p 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i** - - 2, 3
Analog 720p 720p ~ 1080i 720p ~ 1080i** - - 2, 3
1080i 1080i 1080i - - 2, 3
S-Video, S-480i 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i** 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3
Composite C-480i 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i** 480i (from C) 480i (from C) 2, 3
Analog SandC - 480i 720p ~ 1080i 720p ~ 1080i 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3
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INPUT OUTPUT
Video Mode
Source Format HDMI Component S-Video Composite Note
480i 480i 480i** 480i** 480i** 1
480p 480p 480p** - - 1
HDMI
720p 720p 720p** - - 1
1080i 1080i 1080i** - - 1
480i 480i 480i - - 2, 3
BYPASS
Component 480p 480p 480p - - 2, 3
Analog 720p 720p 720p - - 2, 3
1080i 1080i 1080i - - 2, 3
S-480i 480i 480i** 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3, 4
S-Video,
Composite C-480i 480i 480i - 480i (from C) 2, 3, 4
Analog
SandC - 480i 480i 480i 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3, 4
480i 480i 480i** 480i** 480i** 1
480p 480p 480p** - - 1
HDMI
720p 720p 720p** - - 1
1080i 1080i 1080i** - - 1
480i 480i 480i 480i** 480i** 2, 3
CONVERSION
Component 480p 480p 480p - - 2, 3
Analog 720p 720p 720p - - 2, 3
1080i 1080i 1080i - - 2, 3
S-Video, S-480i 480i 480i 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3, 4

Composite C-480i 480i 480i 480i (from C) 480i (from C) 2, 3, 4
Analog SandC - 480i 480i 480i 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3, 4
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS

The bulleted items below describe routine maintenance that should It is possible to reset the AV2 processor to its factory settings.
be performed on a periodic basis. However, doing so will permanently delete any user-defined or
manually-entered settings, including parameters such as speaker
• Clean the AV2 exterior surface with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do
setup changes and input names.
not use alcohol, benzene, acetone-based cleaners or strong
commercial cleaners. Do not use a cloth made with steel wool Before per forming a factor y reset, be sure to use the
or metal polish. If the AV2 is exposed to a dusty environment, a worksheets in Appendix D to record all of the input and setup
low-pressure blower can be used to remove dust from its information. The factory reset WILL delete all custom settings
exterior surface.
except for the saved EQ Presets.
• Replace the remote control batteries as needed. The remote
control requires four AAA batteries. When these batteries are To restore the factory default settings:
low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage
condition that prevents it from operating the AV2. Normal 1. Record all parameters and user-defined settings on the
operation will resume when new batteries are installed. Installation Worksheet that begins on page D-2.
Note: The remote control will not lose any custom settings if the 2. Put the AV2 into Standby.
batteries run out. All custom settings are stored in nonvolatile FLASH
3. Press and hold the MUTE and ZONE 2 AUX 1 buttons at the
memory.
same time.
After several seconds, the AV2 will turn on. The front panel display
will state “RESET” and then it will return to the normal display. All
parameters and user-defined values will now reflect the factory
default settings, with the exception of any saved EQ Presets.
Note: If you want to save your settings before restoring the factory
defaults, you must record them manually. The Installation Worksheet in
Appendix D has been provided to assist you.
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A
Appendix
Specifications ............................................................................. A-2

Declaration of Conformity.......................................................... A-4
Appendix A Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs HDMI Performance

HDMI (Version 1.1) 2 HDMI Type A, 19-pin connectors HDMI Input Video: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p or 1080i
Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2,
Analog Video • Three component video, RCA connectors
96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz)
• Four S-video connectors
• Four composite video, RCA connectors HDMI Output Video: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p or 1080i
Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2,
Digital Audio • Four S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and four S/PDIF optical
(TOSLINK) connectors 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz)
• Coaxial and optical input connectors conform to IEC-
958, S/PDIF standards
• One USB mini-B connector
Analog Audio • One 8-channel input array, RCA connectors S-Video and Composite Video Performance
• Six stereo RCA connectors
Compatibility NTSC, PAL and SECAM
• One microphone, 3.5mm mono mini plug
• 1 Dock 30-pin connector (for optional Docking station) A/D Converter 12-bit, 110MHz
Control • One RS-232, 9-pin, D-sub connector D/A Converter 12-bit, 74.25MHz
• One IR receiver, on front panel Input Level / 1V peak-to-peak/75Ω
• One 3.5mm IR IN jack: Impedance
Input Voltage: 3V – 15V
Output Level / 1V peak-to-peak/75Ω
Input Current: 10mA
Frequency: 20Hz -– 1KHz Impedance
Accepts either stereo plug (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) or mono Frequency Response Composite: 10Hz to 8MHz, –3dB
plug (Tip/Sleeve) S-Video: 10Hz to 8MHz, -3dB
Component: 10Hz to 100MHz, –3dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio >65dB
Outputs Differential Gain <0.2%

Differential Phase <0.5 degrees
HDMI (Version 1.1) One HDMI Type A, 19-pin connector
Gain +/– 0.15dB
Analog Video • One component video, RCA connector
• One S-Video connector
• One composite video, RCA connector
Analog Audio • One 8-channel preamplifier plus additional subwoofer, Component Video Performance
RCA connectors
• Zone 2 Analog Out: 1 RCA Stereo connector Compatibility 3-Channel (Y, Pr, Pb), format-independent
Control Two triggers -– one power on/off and one programmable Impedance 75Ω
3.5mm mono mini plugs Insertion Loss <3dB
12VDC, 300mA maximum output draw
Bandwidth >100MHz
A-2
JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Appendix A
Main Zone and Zone 2 Audio Performance General

A/D Conversion 24-bit, 96kHz, dual-bit ΔΣ Power Requirements 90-250VAC, 50-60Hz, 50W (Universal line input)
IEC detachable power cords (supplied)
D/A Conversion 24-bit, 44.1 to 192kHz, multi-bit ΔΣ
Power Consumption 3.76W at Power on, idle
Input Sensitivity 200mV for Analog 1 to 6, and 200mV for 8-ch input
47.2W at rated power output (HDMI in/out mode)
max input level: 2Vrms
Dimensions • Height (with feet): 5.0 inches (127mm)
Input Impedance 98.5kΩ for Analog 1 to 6, and 32kΩ for 8-ch input
• Height (without feet): 4.3 inches (109mm)
Frequency Response 10Hz to 40kHz, +0, –2dB • Width: 16.8 inches (426mm)
THD + Noise <0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz • Depth*: 16.7 inches (423mm)
Dynamic Range 100dB typical, 22kHz bandwidth Weight • Net Weight: 17.6 lb (8 kg)
• Gross Weight: 26.5 lb (12 kg)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 100dB typical, 22kHz bandwidth
min 100dBA, 103dBA typical Rack-Mounting JBL-built rack-mount kit not available. Custom rack-mount
shelf available from Middle Atlantic RSH Series. Please
Output Level 200mV typical, 6Vrms maximum
contact Middle Atlantic for ordering information.
Output Impedance 570Ω Operating • Operating temperature: 0 to 45 C (32 to 113 F)
Environment • Storage temperature: –20 to 60 C (–4 to 140 F)
• Relative humidity: 93% max without condensation
Remote Control Hand-held, backlit, IR/RF** preprogrammed and learning
remote control (requires 4 AAA batteries – included)
*Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
**For use with optional RF-1 receiver.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
A-3
Appendix A Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

2, route de Tours
72500 Château du Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the product described

in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003
EN 55020:2002+A1:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001
EN 60065:2002
Laurent Rault
Château du Loir, France 4/07
A-4
B
Appendix
Main Menu: Audio Controls ........................................................B-2

Main Menu: Video Status ............................................................B-2
Main Menu: Setup ......................................................................B-3
Setup Menu: Display Setup ....................................................................... B-4
Setup Menu: Surround Config .................................................................. B-4
Setup Menu: Speaker/EQ Setup ...........................................................................B-5
Setup Menu: Input Setup.......................................................................... B-6
Note: All parameter values shown in the following menu trees indicate the
default parameter value if the AV2 is restored to its factory default state.
Appendix B Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
MAIN MENU: AUDIO CONTROLS
MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS EQ PRESET
EQ PRESET
SETUP
EQ ADJUST EQ ADJUST ACTIVE PS: USER
TONE CONTROLS: OFF HF SHELF: 0dB PRESET 1: FACTORY
BASS: 0dB PRESET 2: FACTORY
TREBLE: 0dB PRESET 3: FACTORY
AUDIO STATUS AUDIO STATUS
INPUT: HD+
NAME:
CONNECTOR: ANALOG 3
AUDIO: - - -
MODE: MUSIC 5.1
MAIN MENU: VIDEO STATUS
MAIN MENU VIDEO STATUS

AUDIO CONTROLS INPUT RESOL: - - -
VIDEO STATUS COPY PROTECTION: OFF
SETUP V-PROCESS: FAROUDJA
OUTPUT RESOL: - - -
COMPONENT OUT: 480i
S-VIDEO OUT: OFF
COMPOSITE OUT: OFF
B-2
JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Appendix B
MAIN MENU: SETUP
MAIN MENU SETUP

SETUP INPUT SETUP
SURROUND CONFIG
DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS
POWER ON SETTINGS
BASSQ*: NO
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST
DOLBY CONFIGURATION
MODE: DOLBY PLII MUSIC
CENTER WIDTH: 3
DISPLAY SETUP INPUT SETUP 1 SURROUND CONFIG DIMENSION: 0
CONNECTION: HDMI/DVI INPUT: HD LOGIC 7 DEFAULT: ON PANORAMA: OFF
HDMI AUDIO OUT: NO NAME: ________ DOLBY MULTI-CHANNEL NIGHT: OFF
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO IN: HDMI 1 DOLBY 2.0
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY V-PROCESS: FAROUDJA DTS
continued on page B-4 VIDEO OUT: AUTO PCM 44.1/48 kHz
DIG AUDIO: HDMI 1 MUTE LEVELS
PCM 96kHz MAIN ZONE: -30dB
ANLG AUDIO: NONE
continued on page B-4 ZONE-2: -30dB
SPEAKER/EQ SETUP DIG/ANLG AUTO: ON
MANUAL
SEMI AUTOCAL
INPUT SETUP 2
FULL AUTOCAL POWER ON SETTINGS
continued on page B-5 POWER ON VOL: -30dB
MODE: FILM 5.1
DEFAULT SUR: STANDARD Dock AUTO POWER: ON
A/D SAMPLE RATE: 48kHz
A/V SYNC DELAY: 0 ms
ADVANCED VIDEO
TRIGGER 2: OFF
ZONE-2 OUT: ANALOG
continued on page B-6
B-3
SETUP MENU: DISPLAY SETUP
MAIN MENU SETUP DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

AUDIO CONTROLS DISPLAY SETUP two-line OSD: 3s
CONNECTION: HDMI/DVI
VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MENU TIME OUT: 30s
HDMI AUDIO OUT: NO
SETUP INPUT SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
SURROUND CONFIG FRONT PANEL DISPLAY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS BRIGHTNESS: FULL
POWER ON SETTINGS TIME OUT: NONE
BASSQ*: NO
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST
SETUP MENU: SURROUND CONFIG

MAIN MENU SETUP SURROUND CONFIG
LOGIC 7 DEFAULT: ON
SETUP DOLBY MULTI-CHANNEL DOLBY MULTI-CHANNEL
INPUT SETUP
DOLBY 2.0 DOLBY 2.0 DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF
SURROUND CONFIG
DTS DTS DOLBY PLII: ON LOGIC 7: ON
DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS PCM 44.1/48 kHz DTS 96/24: ON DOLBY PLIIx: ON STEREO DOWN MIX: ON
POWER ON SETTINGS PCM 96kHz DTS NEO:6: ON DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF
BASSQ*: NO DTS-ES MATRIX: ON LOGIC 7: ON
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST DTS-ES DISCRETE: ON
LOGIC 7: ON
STEREO DOWN MIX: ON
PCM 44.1/48 kHz

PCM 96kHz LOGIC 7: ON
LOGIC 7: ON DOLBY PLII: ON
DOLBY PLII: ON DOLBY PLIIx: ON
DOLBY PLIIx: ON DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF
DTS NEO:6: ON DTS NEO:6: ON
5/7 CH STEREO: ON HALL: ON
5/7 CH STEREO: ON
B-4
JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Appendix B
SETUP MENU: SPEAKER/EQ SETUP
SPEAKERS
MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP AUTO SETTINGS: OFF
AUDIO CONTROLS MANUAL
VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP PERFORMS SEMI-AUTOMATIC FRONT L/R: 80Hz
SETUP SEMI AUTOCAL CALIBRATION CENTER: 80Hz
INPUT SETUP
SURROUND CONFIG FULL AUTOCAL SIDE L/R: 80Hz
DOLBY CONFIG PERFORMS FULL AUTOMATIC REAR/Z2 L/R: 80Hz
MUTE LEVELS CALIBRATION SUB/LFE LPF: 80Hz
POWER ON SETTINGS SUBWOOFERS: 1
BASSQ*: NO SUB HPF: 20Hz
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST MANUAL SUB MODE: NORMAL
SPEAKERS
SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKER DISTANCES 1 SPEAKER DISTANCES 2
OUTPUT LEVELS
AUTO SETTINGS: OFF SIDE LEFT: 0.0ft
UNITS: FEET SUBWOOFERS: 0.0 ft
FRONT LEFT: 0.0 ft
CENTER: 0.0 ft
FRONT RIGHT: 0.0 ft
SIDE RIGHT: 0.0 ft
REAR RIGHT: 0.0 ft
REAR LEFT: 0.0 ft

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF RIGHT LEFT: 0dB
TEST TONE: OFF SUBWOOFER1: 0dB
CENTER: 0dB
FRONT RIGHT: 0dB
SIDE RIGHT: 0dB
REAR RIGHT: 0dB
B-5
SETUP MENU: INPUT SETUP
MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP 1 INPUT SETUP 2

AUDIO CONTROLS DISPLAY SETUP INPUT: HD* MODE FAMILY: LOGIC 7
VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP NAME: ________ MODE: FILM 5.1**
SETUP INPUT SETUP
VIDEO IN: HDMI 1* DEFAULT SUR: STANDARD
SURROUND CONFIG
V-PROCESS: FAROUDJA A/D SAMPLE RATE: 48kHz
DOLBY CONFIG
MUTE LEVELS VIDEO OUT: AUTO A/V SYNC DELAY: 0 ms
POWER ON SETTINGS DIG AUDIO: HDMI 1* ADVANCED VIDEO ADVANCED VIDEO 1 ADVANCED VIDEO 2
BASSQ*: NO ANLG AUDIO: NONE* TRIGGER 2: OFF INPUT TYPE: DVD FLESHTONE NR: ON
*CHECK MANUAL FIRST SHARPNESS: 32 COMPNT ENHANCE: ON
DIG/ANLG AUTO: ON ZONE-2 OUT: ANALOG
NOISE REDUCTION: OFF BRIGHTNESS: 100
FILM DETECTION: ON
*Audio/Video Input Factory Default Settings:
PARAMETER HD DVD GAME SAT CABLE DVR CD Dock PC TUNER AUX 1 AUX 2
VIDEO IN HDMI 1 Component 1 S-Video 1 Component 2 HDMI 2 Component 3 None None None None S-Video 2 S-Video 3
DIG AUDIO IN HDMI 1 Coaxial 1 Optical 1 Coaxial 2 HDMI 2 Coaxial 3 Coaxial 4 None USB None Optical 2 Optical 3
ANLG AUDIO IN None None None None None None None Unplugged None None None None
**Mode Input Factory Default Settings for Each Mode Family:
LOGIC 7 (L7) DOLBY DSP STEREO (STER) DTS

FILM 5.1 PLII MOVIE HALL 1 5CH 2-CHANNEL NEO:6 5CH CINEMA
B-6
C
Appendix
Remote Control Programming ................................................... C-2

Remote Control Light Button .................................................................... C-2
Transmitting Icon...................................................................................... C-2
Setting Up the Remote Control................................................................. C-3
Lock Feature ............................................................................................. C-6
Advanced Customizing Tools .................................................................... C-6
Erasing Commands ................................................................................. C-12
Restoring Factory Default Settings........................................................... C-13
Optional RF Receiver ................................................................ C-14

Using the Three-Digit Code Library .......................................... C-14
Three-Digit Preprogrammed Codes......................................................... C-15
Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING

T h e AV 2 r e m o t e c o n t r o l i s a v e r y p o w e r f u l a n d f le x i b l e
preprogrammed and learning remote control, designed to be the LCD
universal controller of your home theater system. TOUCHSCREEN
MENU NAME
The AV2 remote control can operate up to 14 home entertainment
(Location of)
and home automation components by using the remote control’s
TRANSMITTING
preprogrammed code library, or by letting the remote control “learn”
ICON
from another remote, one button at a time. The AV2 remote control
has many additional operating features to add convenience and MENU
enjoyment to the operation of any home entertainment system. You OPTIONS LIGHT
can create your own button labels on the LCD screen; program 40
favorite channel buttons; operate the volume, channel and transport MENU PAGES
buttons from one device when you are controlling another device; and
perform multiple tasks with the press of a single button. POWER OFF POWER ON
MAIN
The AV2 remote control features extensive preprogrammed IR codes VOLUME +/–
for practically all major audio and video equipment. It can set up and CHANNEL +/–
operate various components by simply entering a three-digit code. MUTE
PREV CH
MENU
REMOTE CONTROL LIGHT BUTTON GUIDE and INFO
The remote control is fully backlit, making it easy to use in low TRANSPORT
FUNCTIONS EXIT
lighting conditions. Press the LIGHT button on the right side of the
remote to backlight all of the keypad buttons and the LCD touch
screen. To turn off the backlight, press the Light button again or just SELECT
stop pushing buttons. Ten seconds after the last button or
touchscreen selection, the backlight automatically shuts off. NUMBER
KEYPAD
TRANSMITTING ICON
ENT (Enter)
When a command is transmitted by the remote control, a
transmit icon appears in the top right corner of the LCD
touchscreen. This indicates that a signal is being sent by
the remote control.
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JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Appendix C
SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD
touchscreen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control.
The AV2 remote control can be set up so that it controls all of the
components of your home entertainment system, making remote NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the
access simple and efficient. There are two ways to set up the remote remote is in the Setup mode. If a button is not pressed within 30
control: seconds, the SETUP menu name will revert to MAIN, indicating that
the remote control is no longer in Setup mode. If this occurs, you will
• Preprogrammed Codes – Allows you to set up all of the buttons need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode.
at once, by entering the preprogrammed three-digit codes of
the component manufacturers. 4. Touch the P-PRO option to select the PreProgrammed Method.
The menu name changes to “P-PRO” and the menu options area
• Button Learning – Allows you to transfer functions from other
now contains seven component options.
remotes, both old and new, one button at a time.
Note: While in the Setup mode, the MAIN button acts as an escape
Of the two methods, the preprogrammed codes method is the fastest,
button. Each time the MAIN button is pushed, it will back out of one
since all functions are programmed at the same time. However, it’s
menu layer.
possible that a three-digit code may not be available for your
component. We recommend that you start with the preprogrammed 5. Select the component that you want to program. If the
code method and then perform the button learning method as component you wish to set up is not on this page, touch the menu
necessary. page arrow to select from the components on page 2.
Preprogramming Your Remote Control: Once a selection is made, the bottom of the screen flashes
“FROM TABLE”.
Follow the steps below to set up your AV2 remote control using the
6. Confirm your component selection by pressing the button again
preprogrammed manufacturers’ codes.
for the type of component you want to program.
The preprogrammed three-digit codes for each component and
Note: This step is necessary because the selection may not be the
manufacturer can be found at the back of this appendix. The codes are
same for Steps 5 and 6. For example, if you are setting up the SAT
listed by component category, such as TV, VCR and DVD, then by
option to be a second TV, then the first press in Step 5 would have
brand name, such as JBL and Samsung.
been SAT and the second press in Step 6 would then be TV.
1. Find the code listing for the component that you want to set up in
7. Point the remote control at the component you want to program
the preprogrammed Codes library, found later in this chapter. If
and enter the first of the three-digit manufacturer’s codes using
there is more than one code, be sure to note all of them, as your
the number keypad on the remote.
component will only fully respond to one of them, so you may
have to try multiple codes. If the three-digit code that you entered is the correct one, the
component will turn off. If the component does not turn off,
2. Turn on the component that you want to set up for remote
continue entering code numbers from your list until the
control.
component turns off.
3. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) Note: The DOWN and UP buttons on the touchscreen can be used to
buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is scroll the code number one digit at a time. If you hold your finger over
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the UP or DOWN button, the code number will scroll until your finger NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the
is removed. remote is in the Setup mode. If a button is not pressed within 30
seconds, the SETUP menu name will revert to MAIN, indicating that
8. When the component turns off, press the ON button on the
remote to turn the component back on. Test several functions to
need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode.
ensure that the component responds correctly to the remote
commands. If any of the buttons do not work properly, you may 2. Touch the RECAL option. The touch screen now shows a four-page
not have the right code – enter the next code option on your list menu that lists each component name and the three-digit code
until you find the best match for the component. that was assigned to it.
Note: If you are unable to find a code that will accurately control your 3. Write down the code number for each component for future
component, then you’ll need to use the Button Learning procedure, reference. Appendix D of this manual provides a convenient table
which follows this procedure, to program the component. for you to record the three-digit preprogrammed code numbers.
9. Once you’ve found the right code, touch the SAVE option on the 4. Exit the Setup mode by pressing the MAIN button until the
touchscreen. The screen will blink “SAVED” two times, indicating touchscreen displays MAIN in the menu heading area. The remote
that the code has been successfully saved. control is in normal operation mode again.
10. Exit the Setup mode by pressing the MAIN button until the
touchscreen displays MAIN in the menu heading area. The remote Button Learning Procedure for Your Remote Control:
control is in normal operation mode again.
11. Repeat Steps 1 through 10 to program all other components in Follow the steps below to set up your AV2 remote control using the
your home theater system. For any components that do not have Button Learning procedure. The AV2 remote control can “learn”
a valid three-digit code, continue to the Button Learning commands from other remote controls, both old and new, one button
procedure to program those components. at a time. Follow the steps below to allow your AV2 remote control to
learn the button commands from other remote controls in your home
theater system.
Recalling Preprogrammed Setup Code Numbers: Note: We recommend that you use this procedure only after you’ve
determined that no three-digit manufacturers’ codes exist for the
In case you didn’t write down the preprogrammed code numbers
component in question.
that you used when you set up your JBL remote controls, these
three-digit manufacturers’ numbers can be recalled. Perform the 1. Line up the AV2 remote control with the other remote control,
following procedure to recall the preprogrammed three-digit code head-to-head, one or two inches apart.
for any component.
1. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter)
buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is
displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD
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2. On the AV2 remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT touchscreen of the AV2 remote control changes to “GOOD” or
(Enter) buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “FAILD”, release the button.
“SETUP” is displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD
If “GOOD” is displayed, the bottom of the screen flashes
“SAVED”. The learning procedure is complete and was
NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the successful.
remote is in the Setup mode. If a button is not pressed within 30 If “FAILD” is displayed, try teaching the same button once
seconds, the SETUP menu name will revert to MAIN, indicating that again by repeating Steps 5 and 6.
need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode. 7. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to teach the AV2 remote control any
additional button commands from the component’s remote. To
3. Touch the LEARN option to select the Button Learning Method. return to Step 4, press the MAIN button once.
The menu name changes to “LEARN” and the menu options area
8. When you are done teaching the JBL remote control, exit the
now contains seven component options. The bottom of the
Setup mode by pressing the MAIN button until the touchscreen
screen flashes “SELECT”.
displays MAIN in the menu heading area. The remote control is in
4. Select the component that you want to program. If the normal operation mode again.
component you wish to set up is not on this page, touch the menu
Test all your new commands. If any of them don’t work, try the button
page arrow to select from the components on page 2.
learning procedure again, keeping in mind the following suggestions:
Once a selection is made, the menu name changes to the
selected component name. • Move to another room. Plasma TVs, sunlight, halogen, or
quartz lighting can interfere with the learning process.
If you want to teach any command to a component button on
the AV2 remote control, press the component button when the • Even though the old remote seems to be working fine,
replace the current batteries with fresh alkaline batteries.
menu name says “LEARN”. The menu name will change to
“READY” and the menu page area indicates the button that you • Gradually vary the distance between the remote controls.
pressed. If you pressed the wrong button, press the MAIN Try 1 inch, 2 inches and so on up to 4 feet.
button to return to the Setup menu where you can start again • Try tapping the button on your old remote instead of just
(return to Step 3). Once “READY” is displayed, skip ahead to pressing and holding it during the learning process.
Step 6.
The following list provides additional information regarding the Button
5. Select the component option that you want to teach the Learning procedure and how the AV2 remote control behaves when
command to – everything except for the MAIN button and the taught.
menu page arrows can be taught. The menu name will change
to “READY” and the menu page area indicates the button that • Learned functions override any existing preprogrammed
you pressed. functions on the remote control.
6. Press and hold the button on the other remote control that you • All buttons can be taught except for the menu page arrows,
want to teach to the AV2 remote. When the menu name on the MAIN button, and LIGHT button on the side of the remote.
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• Learned functions are automatically erased when a new • Touch Screen – Customize the displayed text for each device
function is learned on the same button. menu on the LCD touchscreen.
• Learned functions are retained even after a different • Favorite Channels – Set up your favorite channel list. Once this
pre-programmed three-digit manufacterer’s code is entered list is set up, up to 40 favorite channels can be selected by the
and saved to the remote. press of a button – all without needing to remember or type in
a channel number.
• To return to an original preprogrammed function, the learned
function must be erased. • Macros - Power all of your components ON or OFF at the same
time, with the press of one button.
LOCK FEATURE • Remote Cloning – Clone other AV2 remote control from an
already setup remote.
The AV2 remote control has a locking feature, which prevents
unauthorized use of the remote control. When the locking feature is • Punch Throughs – Force buttons to work for specific devices,
active, all operations of the remote control are blocked. This feature regardless of the device currently selected on the AV2 remote
can be used as a “child-lock” to prevent children from having control.
unmonitored access to the home theater system. • Hiding and Adding Pages – Customize the visible pages on the
To Activate the Lock Feature: touchscreen display.
Press and hold the +10 and ENT (Enter) buttons at the same time. After
three seconds, the bottom of the touch screen will blink “LOCKED” Backlight Time Out:
three times and then “LOCKED” will remain displayed. The Lock is
The backlight feature lights the touchscreen area and illuminates the
now active.
buttons whenver the Light button is pressed. The amount of time the
To Return to Normal Operation: backlight remains on before timing out can be adjusted to your
preferences. Follow the instructions below to change the back light
While the remote is in the LOCKED condition, press and hold the +10 time-out setting.
and ENT (Enter) buttons at the same time. After three seconds, the
“LOCKED” message is replaced by the last used mode is displayed. The 1. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter)
Lock is now deactivated. buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is
ADVANCED CUSTOMIZING TOOLS
NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the
Once the basic setup to your remote is complete, you can use the remote is in the Setup mode. If a button is not pressed within 30
advanced features to further customize your AV2 remote control. The seconds, the SETUP menu name will revert to MAIN, indicating that
advanced customizing tools include: the remote control is no longer in Setup mode. If this occurs, you will
• Backlight Options – Customize the backlight feature to suit need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode.
your preferences.
2. Touch the menu page arrow to access the second page of the
SETUP menu.
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3. Press the Light button to customize the backlight time out setting. the remote control is no longer in Setup mode. If this occurs, you will
A new screen now displays ON, 10, SAVE and EXIT. The bottom of need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode.
the touchscreen says “SECOND” and there’s a flashing box over
2. Touch the EDIT option to customize the touch screen option
the “1” digit. The current setting for the backlight time out is “10”
names. The menu name changes to “EDIT” and the bottom of the
seconds.
screen flashes “SELECT BUTTON”.
4. Use the number keypad to enter a new time. The setting range is
3. Touch the TEXT option. The menu name still reads “EDIT”, but
01 to 99 seconds. To turn the backlight feature off, which saves
now the component options are displayed.
battery life, touch the ON option. The ON button changes to OFF
and the time is dashed out. Once the TEXT option is pressed, the bottom of the screen
flashes “SELECT”.
5. Touch the SAVE option to save the new setting. Touching the EXIT
option will leave the menu without saving any changes. 4. Using the menu page arrows, navigate to the menu page where
you want to edit the text. You can edit either the component
6. When finished, exit the Setup mode by pressing the MAIN button
names or the specific component controls. The menu name will
until the touchscreen displays MAIN in the menu heading area.
reflect the actual menu heading, “EDIT” will no longer be
The remote control is in normal operation mode again.
displayed.
5. Now touch the text that you want to edit. The first letter will start
Adjusting the Touchscreen Contrast: flashing with a black box.
You can make the text in the touchscreen area darker by pressing the
MAIN and cursor buttons at the same time. To make the text 50#523/2
"UTTONDELETESALLTEXT
appear lighter, press the MAIN and cursor buttons at the same time.
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customized to your preferences. Follow the instructions below to -OVESBLINKING
change the text in a selected touch screen menu. CHARACTERRIGHT
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NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the
remote is in the Setup mode. If a button is not pressed within 30
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6. Changing the text requires Favorite Channel Setup:

the dual use of the number !"# '()
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keypad and the up/down/ Before the Favorite Channels can be selected, they must be set up for
left/right cursors. The *+, 012 your home theater. Follow the instructions to setup your favorite
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number keypad has channel listing.
specific letters, numbers 345 9:
678 1. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter)
and symbols defined for buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is
e a c h k e y, a s s h o w n . displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD
Pressing the and touchscreen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control.
cursors will scroll through
the defined characters of NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the

each number keypad remote is in the Setup mode. If a button is not pressed within 30
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button. Pressing the and seconds, the SETUP menu name will revert to MAIN, indicating that
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cursors changes the the remote control is no longer in Setup mode. If this occurs, you will
position of the cursors in need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode.
the text being edited. 2. Touch the FAV option to setup your favorite channels. The menu
7. When you are finished editing, touch the text that you just edited. name changes to “FAV” and the bottom of the screen flashes
“SAVED” flashes at the bottom of the display and then “SELECT” “SELECT”.
will blink again. 3. Navigate through the FAV menus until you find the favorite
To edit any other menu options in the same menu, touch the channel that you want to set up.
next button when “SELECT” is displayed again. Repeat Steps 5 Note: You can customize the name of each favorite channel, if
through 7. desired. Refer to the “Customizing the Touchscreen” procedure, found
To edit a menu option in a different menu, press the MAIN previously in this chapter.
button once and then repeat Steps 4 to 8. 4. Touch the favorite channel that you want to set up. The menu
8. When finished, exit the Setup mode by pressing the MAIN button name will change to display the channel name that was selected.
until the touchscreen displays MAIN in the menu heading area. The bottom of the touchscreen displays “STEP 0”, indicating that
The remote control is in normal operation mode again. you have not yet entered the channel number.
Favorite Channel Access: 5. Touch the menu option for the component that you will use to
enter the channel number (typically either TV, SAT or CABLE).
To access the Favorite Channel listings, press the MAIN button to
display page 1 of the Main menu. Touch the FAV (Favorite Channel) 6. Enter the channel number using the number keypad buttons on
button on the touch screen. A list of favorite TV and cable stations is the remote.
now displayed. Each option can be set to instantly select the channel Note: Some brands of televisions require an ENT (Enter) command
on your TV. There are five pages of eight favorite channels for a total of after the channel numbers are entered.
40 buttons.
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If a number is repeated when setting the channel, for example 3. Press the ON button. The menu name changes to “P-ON” and the
channel 522, it is usually best to set a half-second delay in bottom of the touchscreen flashes “STEP 0”, indicating that no
between the identical numbers by pressing the Pause (||) macro steps have been entered yet.
button. Each press of the Pause button increases the delay by
4. Touch a component option that you want the macro to turn ON.
half a second.
Use the menu page arrows to navigate to the other menu pages, if
7. Press the Light button after you enter the channel number. A new required. The menu name changes to the name of the component
screen now displays with the options: SAVE, UNDO and EXIT. option that you touched and the bottom of the screen now flashes
8. To save the channel you just entered, touch the SAVE option. The “STEP 1”.
UNDO option allows you to erase the last entry. The EXIT option 5. Press the ON button again to confirm the action. The Step
erases all entries for this channel. Indicator now displays “STEP 2”.
9. To set up additional favorite channels, repeat Steps 3 through 6. Note: The Step Indicator is a macro step counter. Every button that is
10. When finished, exit the Setup mode by pressing the Main button pressed will increase the Step Indicator by one. Each macro can store
until the touchscreen displays MAIN in the menu heading area. up to 190 steps.
The remote control is in normal operation mode again. 6. Press the Main button to return to the Main component listing.
7. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 until all of the components that you
Macro Power ON Setup: want to power ON at once have been added to the macro.
Note: If desired, you can also program delays into the macro between
Any of the touchscreen menu options can be set up as Macro buttons. the commands, by pressing the Pause (||) button. Each press adds half
Follow the instructions below to set up a macro button that will power a second to the delay.
ON several components at once.
8. When all of the components have been added to the macro, press
1. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) the Light button. The menu name changes to “MACRO” as a new
buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is screen is displayed with the options: SAVE, UNDO and EXIT.
displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD touch
screen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control. 9. To save the macro you just entered, touch the SAVE option. The
UNDO option allows you to erase the last step. The EXIT option
NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the erases all steps for the macro.
seconds, the SETUP menu name will revert to MAIN, indicating that 10. When finished, exit the Setup mode by pressing the Main button
the remote control is no longer in Setup mode. If this occurs, you will until the touch screen displays MAIN in the menu heading area.
need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode. The remote control is in normal operation mode again.
2. Touch the MACRO option to setup a macro to power ON several Note: There is no touch screen menu listing for the macro you just
components at the same time. The menu name changes to saved. However, when you press the ON button on the remote for one
“MACRO” and the bottom of the screen flashes “SELECT”. of the included components, MACRO is displayed in the bottom of the
touchscreen area.
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Macro Power OFF Setup: NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the
To create a macro which will turn OFF several components at the same seconds, the SETUP menu name will revert to MAIN, indicating that
time, just follow the same steps as listed above, but press the OFF the remote control is no longer in Setup mode. If this occurs, you will
button instead of the ON button. need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode.
Macro Using Component Button Setup: 2. Touch the CLONE button on both remotes. The menu name
changes to “CLONE” and the bottom of the screen flashes
To setup a macro to use a component, in Step 2 of the procedure
“SELECT BUTTON”. A new screen now displays with the options:
above, after pressing MACRO, press the page button twice. The
SEND, RECV and EXIT.
menu name changes to MAIN. Touch the component option that you
want to set as the macro button. You can navigate to page 2 if Touching the EXIT option will leave the menu without making
necessary. Now continue in the procedure to Step 3 and follow the rest any changes or triggering the cloning process.
of the procedure to completion. 3. Line up the “master” remote control with the “slave” remote
Setting a “Press and Hold” Macro: control, head-to-head, one or two inches apart.
4. On the “slave” remote, touch the RECV option. The SEND/RECV
Another option for the component button macros is to only send the
options are replaced with “START” and the bottom of the
macro if the component button is held down. The advantage of this
touchscreen flashes “PRESS START”.
option is that a normal press of the component button will simply
switch components without triggering the macro. Only holding down 5. On the “master” remote, touch the SEND option. The SEND/RECV
the component button will trigger the macro. options are replaced with “START” and the bottom of the
touchscreen flashes “PRESS START”.
To set the “Press and Hold” macro, enter a delay as the first step of the
macro by pressing the Pause (||) button. Each press adds half a second 6. First on the “slave” remote and then on the ”master” remote,
to the delay. The amount of delay determines how long the user must touch the START option to begin the cloning process.
hold down the button before the macro is sent. Note: Cloning typically takes about 40 seconds. After a successful
cloning is complete, the newly cloned remote will flash “GOOD”.
Cloning other JBL AV2 Remote Controls: 7. When finished, exit the Setup mode by pressing the MAIN button
If you happen to own more than one AV2 remote control, you can The remote control is in normal operation mode again.
copy and transfer the setup from one remote to the other. Follow the
instructions below to clone your AV2 remote control.
Setting System Volume Control and Other Punch Throughs:
1. On both the programmed remote control and the remote that
you want to program, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) The AV2 remote control provides the option of setting up the volume
buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is control over all of the components in your home theater system, even
displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD with components that don’t have their own built-in volume controls,
touchscreen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control. such as TiVo®. This is a very powerful feature as, once it’s set up, it will
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save you the constant hassle and inconvenience of switching between you want to use (for example, “JBL” for the AV2 processor). The
component modes to individually adjust volume controls. This feature bottom of the touchscreen flashes “SAVED”.
is called a “Punch Through” and is not limited to strictly volume
6. Repeats Steps 4 and 5 to add all of the components that you’d like
control. Follow the instructions to set the system volume control. Then
to control through the system volume control.
see the note following the instructions to learn what other
punch-through features are available. 7. When finished, exit the Setup mode by pressing the Main button
until the touch screen displays MAIN in the menu heading area.
1. Since a home theater system may use the AV2 for its sound source, The remote control is in normal operation mode again.
first you must identify which component you want to use for the
system sound/volume control. The Punch-Through feature is NOT limited to volume and can also be
applied to channel selection and other functions. If you find yourself
2. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) switching to a particular component frequently to use a group of
buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is controls, consider using Punch-Through for another group. The
displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD available punch-through features, and the controls that the punch
touchscreen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control. through operates, are:
NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the • VOL – Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute
seconds, the SETUP menu name will revert to MAIN, indicating that • CH – Channel Up, Channel Down, Previous Channel and
the remote control is no longer in Setup mode. If this occurs, you will Channel (0 to 9 Number Keypad) buttons
need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode. • PLAY – Play, Stop, Pause, Rewind and Fast Forward
3. Touch the PUNCH option to setup the system volume control. The • VOD – Guide, Menu, Info, Exit, Up, Down, Left, Right and
menu name changes to “PUNCH” and the bottom of the screen Select
flashes “SELECT BUTTON”. A new screen now displays with the
To set any of the other punch-through features, perform the Steps for
options: VOL, PLAY, CH and VOD.
the System Volume control, but in Step 4, touch the desired alternate
4. Touch the VOL (Volume) option. The menu name changes to control option (CH, PLAY or VOD).
“VOL” and the component options are displayed. The VOL option
sets up the group of three buttons – Volume Up, Volume Down,
and Mute – all in one action. Hiding and Adding Pages:
The bottom of the touchscreen flashes “PUNCH TO”. Touch Each of the component touchscreen menus actually contains five
the option for the component that doesn’t have volume control pages. However, in most cases, only two to four pages are visible in the
commands yet (like the DVD). This is the component you are factory default settings; the rest of the menu pages are hidden. If you
going to PUNCH TO for the volume and mute commands. wish to use the hidden pages, you can ADD them. If you don’t want to
Note: If you want to PUNCH TO the MAIN component, press the use some of the existing pages, you can HIDE them. Follow the
POWER OFF button at this time. instructions below to add or hide pages in both the component and
favorite menus.
5. The bottom of the display will then flash “PUNCH FROM”. Now
select the MAIN component that has the volume commands that
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1. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) ERASING COMMANDS
displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD You can erase an individual button with a learned command, a macro
touchscreen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control. or a favorite channel. You can erase an ENTIRE component’s learned
command or macro buttons. You can also erase ALL of your learned
NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the commands on ALL components, or all your macros and favorite
remote is in the Setup mode. If a button is not pressed within 30 channels everywhere.
the remote control is no longer in Setup mode. If this occurs, you will Note: To erase everything and return the remote control to its factory
need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode. default settings, refer to the “Restoring Factory Default Settings”
procedure, which follows this secton.
2. Touch the EDIT option to add and hide touchscreen menu pages.
The menu name changes to “EDIT” and the bottom of the screen 1. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter)
flashes “SELECT BUTTON”. buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is
A new screen now displays with the options: TEXT, PAGE and touchscreen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control.
EXIT. Touching the EXIT option will leave the menu without
saving any changes. NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the
Note: The TEXT option allows the text of each menu to be changed.
Refer to the “Customizing the Touchscreen” procedure, found earlier
in this chapter, for instructions.
need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode.
3. Touch the PAGE option. The menu name changes to “PAGE” and
2. Touch the ERASE option to erase learned buttons, macros or
the component options are displayed. The bottom of the touch
favorite channels. The menu name changes to “ERASE” and the
screen flashes “SELECT”.
bottom of the screen flashes “SELECT BUTTON”.
4. Navigate to the menu and page that you want to HIDE or ADD.
A new screen now displays with the options: LEARN, FAV,
When you select a page, the top of the screen indicates whether
MACRO and EXIT. Touching the EXIT option will leave the
you want to “ADD?” or “HIDE?” the displayed page.
menu without making any changes.
5. When you’re ready to change a page’s visibility, to ADD or HIDE it, 3. Touch either the LEARN, MACRO or FAV option. A new screen
press the Light button. now displays with the following options:
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to ADD or HIDE any menu pages desired on ALL – Erases ALL of the specified LEARNED, MACRO or FAV
other components or the favorites pages. buttons everywhere in the remote.
7. When finished, exit the Setup mode by pressing the Main button DEVICE – Erases all the LEARNED or MACRO buttons in a
until the touchscreen displays MAIN in the menu heading area. SINGLE component. This option is not available for FAV
The remote control is in normal operation mode again. (Favorite) channels since they are not tied specifically to a
component.
KEY – Erases one button only.
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4. If you touch ALL, the remote will prompt you by displaying RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
“SURE?” After the SURE prompt is touched, all the buttons will be
erased. If you’re afraid you’ve accidently overwritten functions that you
wanted, or want a “clean slate” to start from, the remote control can
5. If you touch DEVICE, a list of component options are displayed. be reset to its factory default settings. Follow the instructions below to
Touch the component option that you wish to erase. The bottom restore the factory default settings.
of the screen will flash “ERASE” twice, then “ERASED”.
Note: Restoring the Factory Default Settings will ERASE all customized
6. If you touch KEY, you’ll need to navigate to the component that features, including renamed components, learned buttons and
you want. Touch a button to erase it. The bottom of the screen will macros.
flash “ERASE” twice, then “ERASED”.
1. On the remote control, press and hold the Main and Stop buttons
7. When finished, exit the Setup mode by pressing the Main button
at the same time. The bottom of the touchscreen flashes
“WARNING!”
The remote control is in normal operation mode again.
NOTE: You now have three seconds to perform the next step. If a
button is not pressed within three seconds, the RESET heading will
revert to MAIN, indicating that the remote control is no longer in
Reset mode. If this occurs, you will need to repeat this step to re-enter
the Reset mode.
2. After about 10 seconds, “RESET” is displayed in the Menu name
section at the top of the LCD touchscreen.
A new screen now displays with three options: ALL, PROG and
EXIT. Touching the EXIT option will leave the menu without
making any changes.
3. Touch the ALL option. The remote will prompt you by displaying
“SURE?” After the SURE prompt is touched, the factory default
settings are restored.
4. When the remote is done restoring the factory default settings, the
menu heading reverts to MAIN. When the touchscreen displays
MAIN in the menu heading area, then the remote control is in
normal operation mode again.
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OPTIONAL RF RECEIVER USING THE THREE-DIGIT CODE LIBRARY

The optional RF receiver utilizes the RF feature of the JBL remote The following pages contain the code library for the three-digit
control, allowing you to control components that are completely out preprogrammed manufacturers’ codes for most home theater
of sight, up to 100 feet away. Since the RF receiver picks up the AV2’s equipment. The code library is divided into categories, such as TV and
remote control radio frequency signal, the remote control no longer VCR. Each category may include several different types of components.
needs to be pointed directly at the components to control them. Now
The categories, and the types of components each category includes,
you can close your entertainment center doors, hide your components
are:
and still control them with ease.
• TV – TVs, Plasmas, Projectors and Monitors
The RF receiver accessory requires no setup to the AV2 remote control
in order for the feature to work – you need only place the RF receiver in • CABLE – Cable TVs and Web TVs
the rack or cabinet, or attach an emitter to the AV2 front panel over the • DVD – DVD Players and TV/DVD combos
IR receiver. Every time a command is sent from the remote control, it
sends both a standard IR and an RF signal. The RF receiver • VCR – VCRs and TV/VCR combos
automatically receives the remote’s radio signals and translates them • AUDIO – Amps, Preamps, A/V Receivers and XM® Radios
into the infrared commands that control the components.
• SAT – Satellite Receivers
Note: The AV2 remote control radio signals will not control components
• CD – CD Players and CD Changers
directly. You must have the RF receiver installed to receive the remote’s
radio signals. Components that came with “no pointing” radio remote • DVR – TiVo, Replay and other DVRs
controls cannot be operated by the JBL remote unless the component can • LDP – Laser Disc Players
be switched to standard IR via its internal menus. Some remote control
ceiling fans are radio only and cannot be operated by the JBL remote. • LIGHT – Lighting Systems and Dimmers
• TAPE – Tape Decks
• PHONO – Phonographs
• AUX – Multimedia PCs, Xbox, iPod Controls and Custom
Installation Products
Within each category, the code numbers are listed in rows by brand,
such as the JBL and Samsung brands. Some brands have more than
one three-digit code for you to try.
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THREE-DIGIT PREPROGRAMMED CODES AUDIO
Manufacturer Codes
AUDIO EAD 466
Manufacturer Codes EIGER 149
ADC 007 ELAN 057 290
ADCOM 082 092 161 225 269 355 356 366
ENLIGHTENED AUDIO 099 098
AIWA 018 104 170 188 202 203 211 213
ESCIENT 368 381 451 452 453 454
AKAI 138 189
AMC 038 125 126 127 128 258 281 282 FANFARE 352
AMEND 054 FISHER 047 180 182 214 297
AMX 196 FJBLTRONICS 378
ANGSTROM 142 FOSGATE 062 231
ANTHEM 335 336 337 338 339 FOSGATE AUDIONICS 342
ARCAM 141 418 419
GE 056 260
ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY 342
GOLDSTAR 008
AUDIO ACCESS 147
HAFLER 174
AUDIO ALCHEMY 135
HARMAN KARDON 118 121 153 154 227 231 233 254 277 317 318 365
AUDIO DESIGN 011 194 221
HITACHI 020
AUDIO EASE 021 196 207
IMERGE 371
AUDIO FILE 071
INKEL 197
AUDIO MATRIX 167
INTEGRA 354 438
AUDIO SOURCE 273
JAMO 398
AUDIO TECHNICA 134
JBL 120 235 236 237 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364
B and K 096 097
JCPENNY 076 216
BOSE 070 170 224 347 409 459 460 532
JEFF ROWLAND 206
BOSTON ACOUSTICS 447
JENSEN 058
BRYSTON 023
JVC 114 163 191 240 266 279 291
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO 522
KENWOOD 005 026 066 145 146 151 180 181 182 190 192 197 199 222
CARVER 006 022 028 029 061 071 077 180 185 201 214 226 284
280 374 550
CASIO 076
KINERGETICS 140 220
CHIRO 140
KLH 331
CINEMA SOUND 034 134
KOSS 216 573
CITATION 148 272
KRELL 072 150 376 384
CLARION 026
KYOCERA 007
CLASSE 537
LEXICON 120 235 236 237 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364
COMPAQ 382
LINN 124 377
CURTIS MATHES 076
LUXMAN 004 009 052 115 137 139 165
DELPHI 415 515
LXI 056 076
DENON 002 027 034 037 109 215 229 230 234 259 330 340 341
MAGNAVOX 086 152 164 208
349 350 400 401 402 444 564
MARANTZ 006 028 031 040 063 119 185 186 251 265 289 296 492
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AUDIO AUDIO
Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes
MCINTOSH 238 286 SOUNDMATTERS 375
MCS 076 SOUNDSTREAM 084 088
MERIDIAN 012 013 100 SSI 068
MITSUBISHI 204 242 243 SUMO 171
MONDIAL 042 043 081 112 157 158 SUNFIRE 344 345 346 494
MYRYAD 276 293 TAEKWANG 138
NAD 113 186 283 478 479 TEAC 005 019 049 111 212 217
NAKAMICHI 111 172 183 244 245 287 TECHNICS 122 176 177 178 193 200 219 257 262
NEC 176 THETA DIGITAL 136
NIRO 343 TOSHIBA 060 087 198 278
NILES 403 WARDS 180
ONKYO 017 046 064 079 080 090 107 108 187 179 209 270 275 438 YAMAHA 026 067 089 169 173 205 232 253 264 274 285 332 373 432
OPTIMUS 026 041 138 433
OUTLAW 342 ZENITH 143 210
PANASONIC 032 177 195 219 292 383 516
PARASOUND 129 130 132 261 294 295 333 334 AUDIO-XM Radios and Tuners
PHAST 196 BOSE 170 532
PHILIPS 063 119 249 250 251 DELPHI 415 515
PIONEER 014 033 035 039 044 045 050 069 078 116 159 168 198 480 FANFARE 352
POLKAUDIO 029 515 KENWOOD 550
PRIMARE 464 POLKAUDIO 515
PROCEED 144 268 SONY 380
RCA 010 048 067 117 156 288
REALISTIC 019 056 073 075 095
REQUEST 351
REVOX 162
ROTEL 074 083 085
RUSSOUND 379 391 392
SAMSUNG 016 571
SANSUI 040 048 065 110 119 228
SANYO 047 059
SCOTT 019 091
SEARS 076
SHARP 026 094 131 175 181
SHERWOOD 024 030 038 051 055 102 103 105 106 447
SONY 015 018 093 101 160 166 184 218 223 247 248 271 353 369
372 380 417 421
SOUNDESIGN 036
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CABLE/WEB TV CABLE/WEB TV
ABC 003 004 039 042 046 053 103 GOLDEN CHANNEL 030
ADELPHIA 043 074 HAMLIN 049 050 055
ADVANCED NEWHOUSE 043 HITACHI 055 103
ALTRIO 043 INSIGHT 074
AMERICAST 099 JERROLD 002 003 004 008 009 010 069 074 103
ARCHER 005 007 014 MAGNAVOX 010 012 064 079 094 095
ARMSTRONG 074 MASSILLON 074
ATandT BROADBAND 074 MEDIA ONE 107
ATLANTIC BROADBAND 043 074 MEDICOM 074
BELL SOUTH 099 MEMOREX 052
BLUE RIDGE 043 074 MITSUBISHI 102
BRESNAN 074 MOTOROLA 074 109 110 111
BRIGHT HOUSE 043 110 MOVIE TIME 028 032
BUCKEYE COMM 074 MOXI 111
CABLEVISION 043 074 108 NCTC 074
CENTURION 092 NSC 015 028 038 071
CENTURY 007 OAK 031 037 053
CHARTER 043 074 PACE 043 074
CITIZEN 007 PANASONIC 044 047
COGECO 074 PARAGON 052
COMBANO 080 081 PHILIPS 006 012 013 020 085 095
COMCAST 043 074 110 PIONEER 034 043 051 063 076 103 105
COMSAT 074 PRUCER 059
COX DIGITAL 043 074 PULSAR 052
DIGICABLE 101 RCA 047
EAGLE 020 030 040 RCN 074
EASTERN 057 066 RECOTON 098
ECHOSTAR 106 REGAL 049 050
ELECTRICORD 032 REGENCY 057
GEMINI 008 054 RODGERS 043
GENERAL ELECTRIC 072 SAMSUNG 030
GENERAL INSTRUMENT 074 103 104 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 003 011 041 042 043 045 046
GNC 099 SEREN 043
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CABLE/WEB TV CD
SERVICE ELECTRIC 074 ADCOM 042 062
SHAW 074 AIWA 059 065 088 089 105 122 170 187
SIGECOM 043 AKAI 085 195 202
SONY 096 108 AMC 231 232
SPRUCER 047 078 AMEND 118
STARCOM 002 004 008 009 ARCAM 238
STARGATE 008 030 097 104 AUDIO ACCESS 119 147
SUSQUEHANNA 043 074 AUDIO EASE 165
TIME WARNER 043 074 AUDIO TECHNICA 046
TOCOM 039 040 056 BSR 037 057
TOSHIBA 052 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 008 103
UNITED CABLE 004 053 CAPETRONIC 063
UNIVERSAL 005 007 014 032 035 CARRERA 057 080
VIDEOTRON 043 CARVER 041 044 050 086 107 130 134 135 138 139 167 185 203
VIEWSTAR 012 015 018 086 087 088 089 204
WIDE OPEN WEST 043 099 CASIO 111 182
ZENITH 052 060 093 100 CLARINETTE 182
CREEK 159
CROWN 035
DENON 002 123
EMERSON 042 069 102
FISHER 008 050 134 185
FRABA 111
GENEXXA 010 069 102
GOLDSTAR 080
HAITAI 093
HARMAN KARDON 018 033 047 208
HITACHI 042 175
INKEL 130 143 144
JC PENNEY 014 061 092 141
JENSEN 158
JVC 004 022 136 163 213 214 242 243
KENWOOD 007 023 055 071 072 137 142 185 254
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CD CD
KOSS 061 REALISTIC 042 050 051 102 181 182 187
KRELL 241 ROTEL 044 107 161 178 250
KYOCERA 005 SAE 044 107
LOTTE 102 SANSUI 044 069 107 125 128 171 190
LUXMAN 011 028 070 076 249 252 SANYO 050
LXI 059 SCOTT 069 102
MAGNAVOX 044 107 SHARP 026 031 051 066
MARANTZ 027 041 044 051 077 107 209 246 SHERWOOD 003 019 051 096 112 115 119 166
MCINTOSH 212 247 SIGNATURE 033
MCS 014 073 092 SONY 048 081 097 126 133 164 177 225 226
MEMOREX 010 SOUNDESIGN 251
MISSION 044 107 SUMO 155
MITSUBISHI 179 SYLVANIA 044 107
MITSUMI 153 SYMPHONIC 052 181
MODULAIRE 182 TAEKWANG 085 195
MONDIAL 147 TANDY 010
MYRYAD 155 244 TEAC 015 034 036 051 052 079 101 131 140
NAD 005 006 067 178 TECHNICS 008 060 068 103 172 184 200
NAKAMICHI 095 217 218 219 TECHWOOD 076
NEC 014 062 THETA DIGITAL 234 235
NIKKO 046 TOSHIBA 006 067 091 148 160
NSM 044 107 VECTOR RESEARCH 080
ONKYO 030 038 039 168 169 VICTOR 004 022 114 124
OPTIMUS 010 050 057 058 081 082 083 085 093 195 WARDS 033 185
PANASONIC 008 068 103 172 201 248 YAMAHA 024 046 054 183 186 245
PARASOUND 233 240 YORX 182
PHILIPS 041 044 107 246 253
PIONEER 010 020 025 056 174 175 176
PROCEED 239
PROTON 044 107 228
QUASAR 008 103
RADIO SHACK 182
RCA 017 042 150
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DVD DVD
AIWA 146 NAKAMICHI 103
ALPINE 098 ONKYO 035 076 180
APEX DIGITAL 087 111 112 115 116 OPPO 266
ARCAM 122 PANASONIC 021 042 138 139 144 150
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO 215 PHILIPS 066 083 095 105 166
CARY AUDIO DESIGN 174 PIONEER 023 092 099 107 108 131
CLASSE 167 POLAROID 233 234 237
COBY 258 PRIMARE 193 194
DENON 007 080 173 PROCEED 086
FUNAI 143 PROSCAN 026 027
GATEWAY 175 RCA 026 027
GE 026 027 RJTECH 269
GO VIDEO 137 218 220 221 222 ROTEL 204
HARMAN KARDON 084 140 SAMSUNG 056 070 119 137 159 165 170
HITACHI 101 SANSUI 154
ILO 268 SANYO 147
INTEGRA 142 180 SENSORY SCIENCE 222 223
JVC 012 SHARP 094
KENWOOD 151 SONY 033 118 126 145 191
KISS 179 279 SYLVANIA 143
KLH 135 SYMPHONIC 143
KRELL 104 TAG MCLAREN 156
LEXICON 148 305 TATUNG 102
LG 057 074 091 TEAC 270
LITEON 264 265 THOMPSON 026 027
MAGNAVOX 066 096 THULE 177
MALATA 267 TOSHIBA 034 035 130 141 164 188
MARANTZ 083 095 VENTURER 149
MERIDIAN 153 VINC 161
MITSUBISHI 017 YAMAHA 042 089 166 195 197
MYRYAD 102 134 ZENITH 057 074 091
NAD 088 155
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DVD DVD
DVD-TV/DVD Combos DVD-DVD Recorders

AIWA 146 GATEWAY 175
FUNAI 143 GO VIDEO 220 221 222
SAMSUNG 165 ILO 268
SYLVANIA 143 KISS 279
SYMPHONIC 143 LITEON 265
TOSHIBA 130 PANASONIC 139
SENSORY SCIENCE 222
DVD-TV/DVD/VCR Combos SONY 191
MAGNAVOX 143 TOSHIBA 188
PANASONIC 144
SYLVANIA 143
TOSHIBA 164 DVR-PVR/TIVO
Manufacturer Codes
DISH 122
DVD-DVD/VCR Combos
ECHOSTAR 122
GO VIDEO 137 218 HUGHES 108 117
PANASONIC 150 HUMAX 117 118
PHILIPS 105 (VCR Functions for VCR, 067) JVC 122
POLAROID 234 PHILIPS 090 108 117
RCA 109
SAMSUNG 137 159
REPLAY NETWORKS 075
SANSUI 154
SONY 104 105
SONY 145 191 TIVO 090 117 118
TOSHIBA 141 TOSHIBA 117
ZENITH 091 (VCR Functions for VCR, 171)
LIGHT
Manufacturer Codes
LITE-TOUCH 208 212
LUTRON 077 158 159
X-10 093 183
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LD SAT
DENON 206 207 CABLEVISION/VOOM 148
FUNAI 120 DIRECTV 173
KENWOOD 013 152 ECHOSTAR/DISH 122 167 168
MAGNAVOX 032 121 EXPRESSVU 122
GENERAL ELECTRIC 106 150 151
MARANTZ 211
GENERAL INSTRUMENT 148
MITSUBISHI 121
GOI 122
NAD 121 HITACHI 139 140
OPTIMUS 013 049 HTS 122
PANASONIC 113 HUGHES 068 108 117 154 161 162 165 166
PHILIPS 032 JVC 122
PIONEER 106 117 121 LG 170
MAGNAVOX 136
RADIO SHACK 120
MEMOREX 136
RCA 002
MITSUBISHI 068 154
REALISTIC 049 MOTOROLA 148
RUNCO 127 NEXT LEVEL 148
SANYO 075 PANASONIC 142 160
SHARP 013 152 PANSAT 172
PAYSAT 136
SONY 053 110
PHILIPS 068 108 117 136 152 153 154 156
TECHNICS 113
PROSCAN 106 150 151
THETA DIGITAL 032 RADIO SHACK 148
TOSHIBA 106 152 RCA 106 150 151
YAMAHA 043 129 SAMSUNG 123 155 163 169 175
SKY 164
SONY 103
PHONO STAR CHOICE 148
Manufacturer Codes TOSHIBA 068 127 154 157 158
UNIDEN 136
JVC 004
ZENITH 159
KENWOOD 005
PIONEER 003
YAMAHA 001 002
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TAPE TV
AIWA 015 071 100 114 ADMIRAL 072 081 160 161
CARVER 006 008 024 027 036
ADVENT 247
DENON 105 227 229
AKAI 146 197 248
FISHER 064
GOLDSTAR 011 A MARK 112 143
HARMAN KARDON 233 AMPRO 073 157 167 183
JVC 106 116 239 240 AMSTRAD 052
KENWOOD 005 013 023 026 064 145 146 181 190 ANAM 043 054 056 080 112 131
LINN 124 AOC 004 058 112 197
LUXMAN 035 137 139
APEX DIGITAL 006 310
MAGNAVOX 027
AUDIOVOX 076 273
MARANTZ 014 027 056 065 087
MCINTOSH 238 BARCO 233
MITSUBISHI 242 243 BLAUPUNKT 088
NAD 029 048 BROKSONIC 238
NAKAMICHI 025 244 245 CAIRN 201
ONKYO 002 012 016 017 018 019 115
CANDLE 002 003 004 197
OPTIMUS 026 054 055
CAPEHART 058
PANASONIC 007 010 032 088 195
PHILIPS 027 087 CETRONIC 043
PIONEER 003 039 047 050 066 098 222 CITIZEN 002 003 004 043 101 103 143 197
QUASAR 007 088 CLASSIC 043
SANSUI 027 113 119 224 CONCERTO 004
SHARP 026 057 131 175 181 CONTEC 043 050 051
SHERWOOD 004 028 030 033 034 038
CORONADO 143
SONY 020 022 052 084 089
CRAIG 043 054
TEAC 009 059 212
TECHNICS 007 010 076 088 109 122 193 CROWN 043 143
TOSHIBA 112 CURTIS MATHES 004 101 143 197
VICTOR 106 CXC 043
YAMAHA 021 026 031 040 067 DAEWOO 004 016 043 044 076 103 114 125 127 143
DAYTRON 004 143
DELL 319 320 321
DREAMVISION 235 345
DWIN 177 257
DYNASTY 043
DYNATECH 062
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TV TV
EIKI 187 LOEWE 164
ELECTROHOME 024 076 143 196 LOGIK 072
EMERSON 004 005 028 043 047 048 050 051 076 096 143 151 LUXMAN 004
153 154 155 197 LXI 007 015 052 081 160 164 166
EPSON 324 MAGNAVOX 003 004 022 059 060 061 063 064 094 127 160 164 197
ESA 323 226 239 273
FISHER 007 057 MARANTZ 164 184 197
FUJITSU 198 246 346 MATSUI 164
FUNAI 028 043
MAXENT 242
FUTURETECH 043 MEMOREX 004 007 072
GATEWAY 242 268 METZ 088
GE 004 008 009 034 056 073 074 091 130 144 155 157 160 MGA 004 024 028 042 197
161 165 183 197 MINERVA 088
GOLDSTAR 004 102 106 112 113 116 119 127 143 MITSUBISHI 004 024 028 040 042 109 124 146 191
HALL MARK 004 MTC 004 062 101 197
HANNSPREE 381 NAD 015 025
HITACHI 004 009 010 011 012 023 072 075 143 158 163 166 NEC 016 019 024 040 056 130 132 134 197 236 237 262 272
HP 316 327 378 NIKEI 043
HYUNDAI 337 338 NUVISION 351
INFINITY 164 ONKING 043
INFOCUS 230 330 333 ONWA 043
INSIGNIA 350 OPTOMA 265 270
JBL 164 OPTONICA 019 081
JCPENNEY 004 008 009 024 030 065 101 143 156 160 197 ORION 096
JENSEN 013 PANASONIC 034 056 080 092 164 208
JVC 034 038 070 083 145 199 210 240 241 PHILCO 003 004 024 056 059 060 063 064 164 197
KEC 043 PHILIPS 003 004 005 038 059 093 127 164 184 197 206 239 259
KENWOOD 070 197 PIONEER 018 023 025 116 135 190 197 234 335
KLOSS 002 059 POLAROID 138 268 328 353 354 356 388
KMC 143 PORTLAND 004 143
KTV 043 143 154 197 PROSCAN 144 160 161 165 167
LG 004 102 106 112 113 116 119 127 143 243 284 363 365 PROTON 004 058 131 143 171 173 193
LODGENET 072 QUASAR 034 056 092
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TV TV
RADIO SHACK 004 019 043 127 143 TERA 172
RCA 004 023 024 056 065 074 144 152 156 160 161 165 197 TMK 004
333 TOSHIBA 007 015 030 040 062 101 138 325
REALISTIC 007 019 043 047 TOTEVISION 143
ROCTEC 186 UNIVERSAL 008 009
RUNCO 073 157 168 169 178 179 180 181 182 183 340 VIDEO CONCEPTS 146
SAMPO 004 058 197 202 VIDIKRON 174 184 188 192 340
SAMSUNG 004 050 089 101 105 127 143 160 228 229 258 VIDTECH 004
SANYO 007 020 053 057 082 166 187 VIEWSONIC 242
SCEPTRE 276 VIZIO 386 387
SCOTT 004 028 043 048 143 WARDS 004 008 009 019 028 034 060 061 063 064 072 074 143
SEARS 004 007 015 028 030 057 082 094 143 160 165 166 164
SELECO 189 200 205 227 WESTING HOUSE 076 280
SHARP 004 014 019 022 028 029 081 143 170 175 251 WINBOOK 339
SIEMENS 088 YAMAHA 004 197
SIGNATURE 072 YORK 004
SIM2 189 200 205 227 YUPITERU 043
SOLE 231 232 ZENITH 072 073 095 103 157 183 243 284
SONY 070 085 126 139 147 185 194 213 277 279 ZONDA 112
SOUNDESIGN 003 004 028 043
SPECTRICON 112
SSS 004 043 VCR
SUPRE MACY 002 Manufacturer Codes
AIWA 034 161
SVA 328
AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 142 146
SYLVANIA 003 044 059 060 063 064 127 160 164 197
AMPRO 072
SYNTAX OLEVIA 376 ANAM 031
TANDY 081 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043
TATUNG 056 062 BROOKSONIC 035 037 129
TECHNICS 034 080 CANON 028 031
TECHWOOD 004 CAPEHART 108
CRAIG 003 040 135
TEKNIKA 002 003 004 024 028 043 072 101 143
CURTIS MATHES 031 041
TELEFUNKEN 037 046 086 087
DAEWOO 005 007 010 065 108 110 111 112 116 117 119
TELERENT 072
DAYTRON 108
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VCR VCR
DBX 012 023 039 043 ORION 025
DYNATECH 034 053
PANASONIC 066 070 074 083 133 140 145 157 163 167
ELECTROHOME 059
PENTAX 013 020 031 063
EMERSON 006 017 025 027 029 031 034 035 036 037 046 101 116
129 131 138 153 162 PHILCO 031 034 067
FISHER 003 008 009 010 PHILIPS 031 034 054 067 071 101 156
FUNAI 034 PILOT 101
GE 031 063 072 107 109 144 147 PIONEER 013 021 048
GO VIDEO 040 115 132 136 155 PORTLAND 108
GOLDSTAR 012 013 020 101 106 114 123
PULSAR 072
HARMAN KARDON 012 045
QUARTZ 002 014
HITACHI 004 013 018 026 034 043 063 137 150 160
INSTANTREPLAY 031 QUASAR 066 075 145
JCL 031 RADIO SHACK 123
JCPENNY 012 013 015 040 066 101 RCA 013 020 034 040 041 107 109 140 144 145 147 158
JENSEN 043 REALISTIC 003 008 010 014 031 034 040 053 054 101
JVC 012 031 043 048 050 055 060 130 150 152 166
RICO 058
KENWOOD 014 034 047 048
RUNCO 148
LG 012 013 020 101 106 114 123
LLOYD 034 SALORA 014
LXI 003 009 017 034 106 SAMSUNG 032 040 066 102 104 107 109 112 113 115 120 122 125
MAGIN 040 SANSUI 022 043 048 135
MAGNAVOX 031 034 041 067 068 156 164 SANYO 003 007 010 014 102 134
MARANTZ 012 031 067 069 156 SCOTT 017 037 112 129 131
MARTA 101 SEARS 003 008 009 010 013 014 081 101 017 073 112
MATSUI 027 030 SHARP 031 054 149 159 165
MEI 031 SHINTOM 024
MEMOREX 003 010 014 031 034 053 072 101 102 134 139 SIGNATURE 034
MGA 045 046 059 SONY 003 031 052 056 057 058 076 077 078 149 154
MINOLTA 013 020 SOUNDESIGN 034
MITSUBISHI 013 020 045 046 049 051 059 061 142 151 168 STS 013
MTC 034 040 SYLVANIA 031 034 059 067
MULTITECH 024 034 SYMPHONIC 034
NEC 012 023 039 043 048 TANDY 010 034
NORDMENDE 043 TATUNG 039 043
OPTONICA 053 054 TEAC 034 039 043
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VCR AUX
TECHNICS 031 070 3M 152
TEKNIKA 019 031 034 101 AIWA 164
THOMAS 034 APPLE 401
TMK 006 ARCHER 155
TOSHIBA 008 013 042 047 059 079 081 082 112 131 AURORA MULTIMEDIA 220
TOTEVISION 040 101 AUTON 191
UNITECH 040 BOSE 409
VECTOR RESEARCH 012 CELADON 221
VICTOR 048 CRESTRON 213 214 215 216 217 218
VIDEO CONCEPTS 012 034 046 141 DELL 261 262
VIDEOSONIC 040 DMX 156
WARDS 003 013 017 024 031 034 040 053 054 131 DRAPER SCREEN 204
YAMAHA 012 034 039 043 DREAMVISION 097
ZENITH 034 048 056 058 072 080 101 DWIN 080 253
EVERQUEST 206
VCR-TV/VCR Combos EXTRON 151
DAEWOO 005 117 FAROUDJA 184
EMERSON 153 FUJI 209
FUNAI 034
GATEWAY 261 262
GOLDSTAR 101 123
HAUPPAUGE 294 295
HITACHI 034
JCPENNEY 101 HP 261 262
LG 101 123 HUNTERDOUGLAS 219
LLOYD 034 JERROLD 153
MAGNAVOX 034 067 JVC 185
MEMOREX 101 KENSINGTON 406
PANASONIC 070 167
KENWOOD 185
PHILIPS 034 067
RADIO SHACK 123 KEYSPAN 297
RCA 034 MAKITA 186 201
SEARS 101 MICROSOFT 107 408
SONY 057 154 MINDPATH 205
SYLVANIA 067 NILES 160 187
SYMPHONIC 034
NSM 161
THOMAS 034
PIANO DISC PLUS 085
ZENITH 034
C-27
AUX
Manufacturer Codes
POLKAUDIO 162
RUSSOUND 081
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 156 163
SIMA 082
SOLO ELECTRONICS 207
SOMFY 078 079
SONY 164 165 166 261 262
STARCOM 153
TURBOSCAN 167
VELODYNE 203
XANTECH 168 169 170 171 172 188 189
AUX-Media PC Controls
DELL 261 262
GATEWAY 261 262
HAUPPAUGE 294 295
HP 261 262
KEYSPAN 297
SONY 261 262
TOSHIBA 261 262
WINBOOK 261 262
AUX-XBox Controls
MICROSOFT/XBOX 107 408
AUX-iPod Controls
APPLE/iPod 401
BOSE 409
KENSINGTON 406
C-28
D
Appendix
Installation Worksheet .............................................................. D-2

Three-Digit Preprogrammed Codes Worksheet .......................... D-6
Appendix D Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
INSTALLATION WORKSHEET
INPUT SETUP HD DVD GAME SAT CABLE DVR CD Dock PC TUNER AUX1 AUX2
NAME
VIDEO IN
V-PROCESS
VIDEO OUT
HDMI LINK
DIG AUDIO NONE USB
ANLG AUDIO Dock NONE
DIG/ANLG AUTO N/A N/A
MODE FAMILY**
MODE**
DEFAULT SUR**
A/D SAMPLE RATE
A/V SYNC DELAY
TRIGGER 2
ZONE2 OUT**
ADVANCED VIDEO
INPUT TYPE
SHARPNESS
NOISE REDUCTION
X-COLOR SUPPRESS
DCDi INTERPOL
FILM DETECTION
FILM EDIT DETECTION
FLESHTONE NR
D-2
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INPUT SETUP HD DVD GAME SAT CABLE DVR CD Dock PC TUNER AUX1 AUX2
ADVANCED VIDEO (CONTINUED)
COMPNT ENHANCE
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
SPEAKER SETUP AUTO SUB/ SUB/

SETTING FRONT CENTER FRONT SIDE SIDE REAR REAR LFE LPF LFE HPF
LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT
REAR AMP**: ____ ** SUB 1 SUB 2
crossover POINTS**
DISTANCES (UNITS: ___)**
OUTPUT LEVELS
“ALL” INPUT**
HD INPUT
DVD INPUT
GAME INPUT
SAT INPUT
CABLE INPUT
DVR INPUT
CD INPUT
Dock INPUT
PC INPUT
TUNER INPUT
AUX 1 INPUT
AUX 2 INPUT
D-3
SURROUND CONFIGURATION NO YES

LOGIC 7 DEFAULT**
AUDIO CONTROLS SETTING
DTS** DTS 96/24
AUTO EQ**
DTS + NEO:6
ACTIVE EQ PRESET**
DTS-ES MATRIX
EQ ADJUST/HF SHELF**
DTS-ES DISCRETE
TONE CONTROLS
LOGIC 7
BASS
STEREO DOWN MIX
TREBLE
DOLBY 2.0** DOLBY PLII
VIDEO CONTROLS
DOLBY PLIIx
4:3 IN >16:9 DISPLAY**
DOLBY VIRTUAL
LOGIC 7
DOLBY CONFIG PLII** PLIIx**
DOLBY MULTICHANNEL** DOLBY VIRTUAL CENTER WIDTH
LOGIC 7 DIMENSION
STEREO DOWN MIX PANORAMA
PCM 44.1/48kHz** LOGIC 7 NIGHT
DOLBY PLII
DOLBY PLIIx DISPLAY SETUP** SETTING
DOLBY VIRTUAL CONNECTION
DTS NEO:6 HDMI AUDIO OUT
HALL OSD: two-line OSD
5/7 CH STEREO OSD: MENU TIME OUT
PCM 96kHz** LOGIC 7 F/P DISPLAY: BRIGHTNESS
DOLBY PLII F/P DISPLAY: TIME OUT
DOLBY PLIIx
DTS NEO:6
5/7 CH STEREO
D-4
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R/P CONNECTIONS ANALOG AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO
HD INPUT
DVD INPUT
GAME INPUT
SAT INPUT
CABLE INPUT
DVR INPUT
CD INPUT
Dock INPUT Dock NONE
PC INPUT NONE USB
TUNER INPUT
AUX 1 INPUT
AUX 2 INPUT
D-5
THREE-DIGIT PREPROGRAMMED CODES WORKSHEET
COMPONENT MANUFACTURER CODE(S) USED
AUDIO
DVD
CD
SAT
TV
VCR
CABLE
AUX
LIGHT
TAPE
PHONO
TV2
VCR2
DVR
LDP
XM RADIO
iPod
XBOX
D-6
Index
Numerics AUTO EQ parameter, 4-2 CONNECTION parameter, 3-3
AUTO SETTINGS parameter, 3-9 CONTRAST parameter, 3-22
2-channel listening modes, 3-26 autocalibration cross-color interference, 3-21
2-Line OSD parameter, 3-4 AUTO EQ parameter, 4-2 Customizing input names, 3-15
5.1-channel direct inputs, 3-29 AUTO SETTINGS parameter, 3-9
5-channel listening modes, 3-26 EQ PRESET parameter, 4-2
7.1-channel direct inputs, 3-29 FULL AUTOCAL menu, 3-6 D
7-channel listening modes, 3-26 MANUAL setup menu, 3-6, 3-9
microphone input connector, 2-7 DCDi INTERPOL parameter, 3-21
SEMI AUTOCAL menu, 3-6 default video source settings, 3-21
A SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu, 3-5 DIG AUDIO parameter, 3-17
AV2 DIG/ANLG AUTO parameter, 3-17
A/D SAMPLE RATE parameter, 3-18 DIMENSION parameter, 3-32
About, 1-2
A/V SYNC DELAY parameter, 3-18 DISPLAY SETUP menu, 3-2–3-3, 3-30, 3-32–3-33
Available Options, 1-3
advanced video installation considerations, 1-4 dock input
BRIGHTNESS parameter, 3-22 2-line display characteristics, 5-5
Product Registration, 1-2
COLOR parameter, 3-22 charging the iPod, 5-6
routine maintenance, 6-12
COMPONENT ENHANCE parameter, 3-22 specifications, A-2 connecting to the AV2, 5-4
CONTRAST parameter, 3-22 controlling the iPod, 5-6
What’s in the Box, 1-3
DCDi INTERPOL parameter, 3-21 DOCK AUTO POWER parameter, 3-33
AV2 error messages, 6-7
FILM DETECTION parameter, 3-21 autocal errors, 6-8 Dock Functionality, 5-4
FILM EDIT DETECT parameter, 3-22 docking the iPod, 5-5
video errors, 6-7
FLESHTONE NR parameter, 3-22 overview, 2-8
INPUT TYPE parameter, 3-20 rear panel connector, 2-7
NOISE REDUCTION parameter, 3-21 remote control, 5-6
B
SHARPNESS parameter, 3-20 removing the iPod, 5-6
X-COLOR SUPPRESS parameter, 3-21 BASS parameter, 4-3 ZONE 2 OUT parameter, 3-19
ADVANCED VIDEO menu, 3-18, 3-20 battery installation, 1-4 documentation conventions, 1-ii
ALL input parameter selection, 3-12 BRIGHTNESS parameter, 3-4, 3-22 DOLBY
ANLG AUDIO parameter, 3-17 configuration menu, 3-2
audio Dolby
analog audio input setup, 3-17 C Dolby Digital modes, 3-25
AUDIO CONTROLS menu, 4-2 DTS + DOLBY modes, 3-23
AUDIO STATUS menu, 4-4 CAL NOISE parameter, D-2–D-3 listening modes descriptions, 3-27
digital audio input setup, 3-17 CENTER WIDTH parameter, 3-32 surround configuration menu, 3-30
HDMI AUDIO OUT parameter, 3-3 COLOR parameter, 3-22 DOWNMIX parameter selection, 3-19
rear panel connectors, 2-6 command matrix, 2-11 DSP listening modes descriptions, 3-28
TONE CONTROLS parameter, 4-3 COMPONENT ENHANCE parameter, 3-22 DTS
component rear panel connectors, 2-6
Index Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
DTS + DOLBY modes, 3-23 iPod functionality, 5-4 AUDIO CONTROLS menu, 4-2, B-2
DTS modes, 3-26 Zone 2 iPod, 5-7 DISPLAY SETUP menu, 3-2–3-3, B-4
listening modes descriptions, 3-27 IR (Infra Red) DOLBY CONFIG menu, 3-2
surround configuration menu, 3-30 front panel receiver, 2-3 INPUT SETUP menu, 3-2, B-6
rear panel connector, 2-6 menu arrows, 2-9, 2-11
menu item selection, 2-9, 2-11
E menu options, 2-11
L MUTE LEVELS menu, 3-2
EQ ADJUST parameter, 4-3 navigation, 2-9
EQ PRESET parameter, 4-2 listening modes, 3-23 overview, 2-9
5.1-channel direct inputs, 3-29 POWER ON SETTINGS menu, 3-2
7.1-channel direct inputs, 3-29 SELECT button, 2-9
F analog modes, 3-26 SETUP menu, 3-2, B-3
available listening modes, 3-24 SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu, 3-2, B-5
favorite channel descriptions, 3-27 SURROUND CONFIG menu, 3-2, B-4
access, C-8 DOLBY CONFIG menu, 3-2 VIDEO CONTROLS menu, B-2
setup, C-8 Dolby Digital modes, 3-25
FILM DETECTION parameter, 3-21 MENU TIME OUT parameter, 3-4
DSP listening modes, 3-28 microphone, 3-6
FILM EDIT DETECT parameter, 3-22 DTS + DOLBY modes, 3-23 MODE buttons, 2-4
FLESHTONE NR parameter, 3-22 DTS modes, 3-26
front panel MODE FAMILY parameter, 3-17
LOGIC 7 DEFAULT parameter, 3-31 MODE parameter, 3-17, 3-32
display, 2-3 MODE FAMILY parameter, 3-17 MUTE button, 2-4
front panel display MODE parameter, 3-17
BRIGHTNESS parameter, 3-4 MUTE LEVELS menu, 3-2, 3-33
PCM modes, 3-24
TIME OUT parameter, 3-4 selecting, 3-23
FULL AUTOCAL menu, 3-6 SURROUND CONFIG menu, 3-2 N
surround configuration menu, 3-30
Logic 7 NAME parameter, 3-14
H DEFAULT parameter, 3-31 NIGHT parameter, 3-32
listening modes descriptions, 3-27 NOISE REDUCTION parameter, 3-21
HDMI AUDIO OUT parameter, 3-3
surround configuration menu, 3-30
HDMI connectors, 2-6
HF SHELF parameter, 4-3
O
M
OSD (On-Screen Display), 3-4
I Main Zone MENU TIME OUT parameter, 3-4
input selection buttons, 2-3 OUTPUT LEVELS menu, 3-12
INPUT parameter, 3-12
INPUT SETUP menu, 3-2
input selection buttons, 2-3
INPUT SETUP menu, 3-2, 3-14, B-6, D-2–D-3 mute levels paramater, 3-33
INPUT setup parameter, 3-14
OFF button, 2-4 P
maintenance, 6-12
INPUT TYPE parameter, 3-20 PANORAMA parameter, 3-32
installation considerations, 1-4 MANUAL setup menu, 3-6, 3-9
menu PC input
iPod controls, 5-2
I-2
JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Index
overview, 2-8 recall pre-programming, C-4 T

playing PC media, 5-3 restoring factory default settings, C-13
setting up to play, 5-2 setup, C-3 TEST TONE parameter, 3-12
USB connector, 2-6 system volume setup, C-10 TIME OUT parameter, 3-4
ZONE 2 OUT parameter, 3-19 transmitting icon, C-2 tone controls, 4-3
power using the code library, C-14 BASS parameter, 4-3
AC input connector, 2-7 restoring the factory defaults, 6-12 TREBLE parameter, 4-3
POWER ON SETTINGS menu, 3-2, 3-33 routine maintenance, 6-12 TREBLE parameter, 4-3
rear panel switch, 2-7 RS-232 connector, 2-7 trigger
standby button, 2-4 output connectors, 2-7
preamplifier rear panel connectors, 2-7 TRIGGER 2 parameter, 3-18
S troubleshooting, 6-2
R safety instructions, 1-ii

SELECT button, 2-9 U
rear panel SEMI AUTOCAL menu, 3-6
connectors, 2-6–2-7 SETUP menu, 3-2 UNITS parameter, 3-12
overview, 2-5 SHARPNESS parameter, 3-20
remote control SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu, 3-5
adjusting the touch screen contrast, C-7 speakers V
advanced customizing tools, C-6 crossover setup, 3-10
video
backlight time out, C-6 FULL AUTOCAL menu, 3-6
ADVANCED VIDEO menu, 3-18, 3-20
battery installation, 1-4 MANUAL setup menu, 3-6, 3-9
button learning, C-4 manual TEST TONE, 3-12 CONNECTION parameter, 3-3
default video source settings, 3-21
buttons overview, 2-10 output levels INPUT parameter, 3-12
rear panel connectors, 2-6
cloning, C-10 OUTPUT LEVELS menu, 3-12
command matrix, 2-11–2-15 SEMI AUTOCAL menu, 3-6 VIDEO IN setup parameter, 3-15
VIDEO OUT parameter, 3-16
customizing the touch screen, C-7 SPEAKER DISTANCES menu, 3-11
video resolutions table, 6-10
erasing commands, C-12 SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu, 3-2, 3-5
favorite channel access, C-8 SPEAKERS manual setup menu, 3-10 VIDEO STATUS menu, 4-4
V-PROCESS parameter, 3-15
favorite channel setup, C-8 SUB HPF parameter, 3-11
volume
hiding and adding pages, C-11 SUB MODE parameter, 3-11
LCD display overview, 2-10 SUB/LFE LPF parameter, 3-11 adjust Main Zone level, 2-3
light button, 2-11, C-2 SUBWOOFERS parameter, 3-11 adjust Zone 2 level, 2-3
knob, 2-3
lock feature, C-6 UNITS parameter, 3-12
MUTE LEVELS menu, 3-33
macro setup, C-9 specifications, A-2
operation considerations, 2-8 Standby button, 2-4 V-PROCESS parameter, 3-15
optional RF-1 receiver, C-14 SUB HPF parameter, 3-11
overview, 2-8 SUB MODE parameter, 3-11
pre-programmed codes, C-3 SUB/LFE LPF parameter, 3-11 X
pre-programmed codes worksheet, D-6 SUBWOOFERS parameter, 3-11 X-COLOR SUPPRESS parameter, 3-21
programming, C-2 SURROUND CONFIG menu, 3-2, 3-30
punch through commands, C-10
I-3
Index Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
Z
Zone 2
input selection buttons, 2-3
INPUT SETUP menu, 3-2
iPod, 5-7
mute levels paramater, 3-33
OFF button, 2-4
rear panel connectors, 2-7
ZONE-2 OUT parameter, 3-18
I-4
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Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to

Documentation Conventions........................................................ ii Semi Autocal.......................................................................... 3-6

About the AV2............................................................................ 1-2

Installation Considerations.......................................................... 1-4

ABOUT THE AV2 HIGHLIGHTS

DOCKING STATION FOR iPODS OPTION

• Single connection to your AV2 processor

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY

DO NOT install the AV2 on a surface that is unstable or unable to

Front Panel Overview ................................................................. 2-2

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. Front Panel Display 6. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons

Deactivates Zone 2. When Zone 2 is off, the Zone 2 OFF button on

REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI

FRONT-R SIDE-R LFE REAR-R USB IR IN Pr

CAUTION! connection) or mono plug (Tip/Sleeve connection).

Never make or break connections to the AV2 unless the

Provides a USB port to connect to a PC computer, enabling the user

4. IR INPUT CONNECTOR 10. HDMI OUTPUT CONNECTOR

Provide a 12V DC output to control connected components. Two

PC AND DOCK OVERVIEW REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW

• The remote control must be in line-of-sight with the front panel

REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS

4 8. Number Keypad and ENT (Enter)

6 11. CHANNEL (+/–)

Note: The number call-outs on the figure above

1. Press the Menu or Select buttons to enter the Menu structure.

1 MAIN JBL PAGE 1 JBL PAGE 2 JBL PAGE 3 JBL PAGE 4

AV2) listening mode family Autocal Preset 3 clockwise

AV2) listening mode family parameter

RT-10/RT-20 menu) or Analog Audio parameter

AV2) Control parameter parameter button

Note: The number call-outs on the figure above

12 OFF Puts the AV2 processor into Standby

17 14 MUTE Mutes the Main Zone volume Mutes the Zone 2

16 VOL or VOL Main Zone

18 GUIDE Steps through the VIDEO STATUS menu

19 INFO Steps through the AUDIO STATUS menu

MAIN* JBL ZONE 2

20 MENU Enters OSD menu

21 EXIT Exits OSD menu

23 SELECT Enters OSD menu;

20 23 24 Used for OSD menu navigation;

26 28 26 Main Zone OFF Zone 2 OFF

MAIN* JBL ZONE 2

33 37 38 +10 Main Zone Zone 2

Manual Speaker Setup................................................................ 3-9

Input Setup .............................................................................. 3-14

Listening Modes ....................................................................... 3-23

Surround Configuration ........................................................... 3-30