Page 5 - Selecting the Surround mode
Page 6 Night Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Surround modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 36 Selecting the Surround mode 40...
Page 7 - Safety Precautions
Page 8 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER Safety Precautions To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.Care should be taken to prevent objects or liquid from entering theenclosure. Never handle the power cord with wet hands. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELE...
Page 10 - FCC INFORMATION; Introduction / Overview
Page 11 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential instal...
Page 15 - Quick Start Considerations
Page 16 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER Quick Start Considerations Your URC receiver is pre-programmed for ease of operation, right out of thebox. In general, there is minimal setup required to start using your newDMS-AV Network Home Theater Processor. To quickly setup and begin operating your rece...
Page 18 - Connection Overview
Page 19 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER Connection Overview Audio Connections Video Connections Cable Jack Description Cable Jack Description HDMI is an audio and video interface that carries an uncompresseddigital bitstream. It can also carry HD video and up to 8 channels of uncompressed audio. Co...
Page 19 - Video Inputs - Hardware Connections; Video Input Connection – HDMI; IN A; Video Input Connection - Composite Video
Page 20 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER Video Inputs - Hardware Connections Video Input Connection – HDMI The URC surround processor provides 5 HDMI A/V inputs. While HDMI carries both audio and video, URC allows options to process audio and video separately (please see the menu setup for further o...
Page 20 - Video Outputs - Hardware Connections; Video Output Connection - HDMI
Page 21 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER Video Outputs - Hardware Connections Video Output Connection - HDMI The HDMI output connection on the receiver carries high-definition video toyour television or monitor. To connect an HDMI video output from the DMS-AV, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI outp...
Page 21 - Audio Inputs - Hardware Connections; Audio Input Connection – HDMI; Audio Input Connection - Coax Digital; IN C; Audio Input Connection - Stereo Analog
Page 22 Audio Inputs - Hardware Connections Audio Input Connection – HDMI Although an HDMI connection carries both audio and video, the DMS-AV can process audio and video separately (please see the menu structure for further information). To connect an HDMI audio source to the DMS-AV, connect the HD...
Page 22 - Audio Output - Hardware Connections; Audio Output Connection – Unbalanced
Page 23 Audio Output - Hardware Connections Your DMS-AV receiver has bothunbalanced line level RCA surroundoutput (for use with other externalamplifiers) and speaker binding posts(for use with the 125 watt internalamplifiers). These will connectdirectly to a speaker or an amplifier.When connecting a...
Page 24 - Configuration and Control - Hardware Connections; Ethernet Communication - Connection Instructions
DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER Page 25 Configuration and Control - Hardware Connections Ethernet Communication - Connection Instructions 1. Make sure that all devices are powered Off, including the DMS-AV, PCs,routers, switches, etc. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the nu...
Page 25 - Video Processing; Detail Enhancement
Page 26 Control Output Triggers / Amp Enable The Control Out / Amp Enable outputs are standard 3.5 mm (mono mini) jackconnections used for triggering such pieces as amplifiers, screens, relays, etc.The output is a 100 mA 12 VDC signal. The voltage trigger outputs are activewhen the DMS-AV is selecte...
Page 27 - Video PReP®; Video Test Patterns; Frame Geometry
Page 28 Video PReP® Progressive Re-Processing (PReP®) is the industry’s first technology designed specifically to improve progressive video signals by removing the artifacts caused by inferior interlaced-to-progressive conversion. Video signals that originate in the interlaced format used by most br...
Page 29 - OSD Transparency; Audio Modes and Speaker Selections; Audio/Surround Mode Usage
Page 30 Color 8 Bars 75 In this SMPTE color bar image, the displayed pattern contains eight vertical barsof 75% intensity. Color 8 Bars 100 In this SMPTE color bar image, the displayed pattern contains eight vertical barsof 100% intensity. OSD Transparency The on-screen display transparency can be s...
Page 30 - Momentary OSD; Software Setup - URC Accelerator; Speaker Size/Speaker Crossover
Page 31 On Screen Display (OSD) Format The DMS-AV on-screen Display allows for the complete system setup of theDMS-AV, when using in an application that does not include a URC DMS MultiZone Audio System. Momentary OSD On-screen display information, such as volume level and input name can be disabled...
Page 31 - Surround Back Speakers
Page 32 Front Speakers There must be at least 2 front speakers in order to use the DMS-AV. Set thecrossover frequency of the front speakers in the on-screen display or theURC Accelerator Application, based on the guidelines described above. Center Speaker It is not necessary to have a center speaker...
Page 32 - Front Height Speakers; Speaker Distance
Page 33 Front Height Speakers It is not necessary to have front height speakers. Set the Front HeightOption in the on-screen display to Yes or No, or set this in the URCAccelerator, based on the surround channels availability. If set to none, thefront height speaker information will be reproduced in...
Page 34 - Height Gain; Dolby Pro Logic II Music Setup; Night Mode
Page 35 Height Gain The Height Gain applies to the Front Height speakers. This option isavailable when the DMS-AV is set to use Front Height speakers. Threeoptions are available for this setting: Low, Mid and High. The default valuefor thisparameter within the DMS-AV is “Mid”. Change this value with...
Page 35 - Surround
Page 36 Surround modes DTS Surround DTS Surround (also called simply DTS) supports up to 5.1 discrete channelsand uses less compression for high fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs bearing the DTS logo. DTS-ES TM Discrete 6.1 This is a 6.1 channel discrete digital audio format adding a s...
Page 39 - Cancelling the surround mode for stereo operation; Tone Setting
Page 40 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER Selecting the Surround mode Before surround playback, first perform the speaker setup procedure, etc. on the OSD settings for optimum performance. Select the desired surround mode by pressing the SURROUND UP(•) / DO WN(•) buttons. • Each time the buttons are ...
Page 40 - Automated Speaker Setup; Input Settings; Input Rename; IN B; IN D
Page 41 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER Automated Speaker Setup All of the manual room correction described in the previous section can beaccomplished through an automated process, within the on-screen display,or the URC Accelerator Application. Included with each DMS-AV is asetup microphone, which...
Page 41 - Analog Audio Assign; Video Scaling; DC Trigger 1; Linking Audio Zones with the DMS-AV
Page 42 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER Analog Audio Assign (Available for HDMI inputs only) - Analog audio assign options may also beused to reassign HDMI audio to any of the line level analog audio inputs ( IN 1 through IN 6 ). Video Scaling This allows setting of a desired output resolution per ...
Page 42 - Accessing Streaming Audio Sources with the DMS-AV; General Information; Power Amplifier
Page 43 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER Accessing Streaming Audio Sources with the DMS-AV The DMS-AV has the ability to receive multicast audio streams from URCDMS multi zone amplifiers and SNP units in a Total Control project. Up to32 audio multicast streaming sources can be selected by the DMS-AV...
Page 43 - DSP Processing
Page 44 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER DSP Processing Processor: TI DA 788 D/A Converter: 192KHz / 24Bit for All channels Auto Speaker Setup: Yes Room EQ: TI Decoding/Surround DTS-HD MA / HRA: Yes DTS ES: Yes DTS: Yes DTS 96/24: Yes DTS Neo:6: Yes Dolby TrueHD / Digital Plus: Yes Dolby Digital EX:...
Page 44 - General Audio Features
Page 45 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER General Audio Features Preamplifier Outputs: Front / Center / Surround / Surround Back / Front Height Subwoofer (2) Speaker Outputs: Front / Center / Surround / Surround Back / Front Height(assignable) AMP Assign for Multi-Speaker: Yes Speaker Output Terminal...
Page 45 - USA Limited Warranty Statement; or call the Customer Service
Page 46 DMS-AV H OME T HEATER A MPLIFIER USA Limited Warranty Statement Your Universal Remote Control, when delivered to you in new condition,is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship as follows: UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. warrants this product againstdefects in material or workma...
