Anthem AVM 20 Quick Start Manual - 2. Quick Start
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To Watch a DVD:
• Press DVD Source on the front panel of the AVM 20.
• Select the TV input that corresponds to the one that the AVM 20’s Composite Video-Out/MAIN is
plugged into.
• Place a DVD into the DVD player and press play. You should see the picture on your TV and hear
sound from your speakers. Adjust volume using the Master Control Knob on the AVM 20 front panel.
To Watch a Video Tape:
• Press VCR Source on the front panel of the AVM 20.
• Select the TV input that corresponds to the one that the AVM 20’s Composite Video-Out/MAIN is
plugged into.
• Insert a tape into the VCR and press play. You should see the picture on your TV and hear sound
from your speakers. Use the AVM 20 Master Control Knob on the front panel to adjust volume.
To Listen to a CD:
• Press CD Source on the front panel of the AVM 20.
• Place a CD into the CD player and press play. You should hear music coming from your speakers.
Use the AVM 20 Master Control Knob on the front panel to adjust volume.
Note about Digital and Analog Inputs:
• Factory default settings are Digital for DVD and SAT, and Analog for all remaining inputs. You can
change any input to either Digital or Analog as required. Digital inputs use the AVM 20’s high
quality digital to analog converters and can be changed from RCA to your choice of Toslink or XLR
connection. Analog inputs can be set to your choice of Digital Signal Processing for bass
management, bass/treble control, time alignment, and surround modes, or Direct to bypass all
digital stages. For more information see sections 4.2.1 and 7.4.2.
Note about Your Speakers:
• The AVM 20 allows you to enter information about how many speakers you have in your system,
as well as their relative size, type, and distance from your listening position. This speaker setup
information is important in directing audio signals optimally, ensuring you get the best quality
sound from your system. Please see sections 7.4.4, 7.4.5, and 7.4.6.
2.2
CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS AND DESCRIPTIONS
The following pages of illustrations contain a variety of standard cable/connectors that are used to connect
components to your AVM 20. The various types, and what they are used for, are shown here:
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Analog Left
Channel
RCA Black or
White
RCA Red
RCA Yellow
or Brown
5-Pin
Mini DIN
Toslink
XLR Female
XLR Male
1/4” Stereo Plug
Analog Right
Channel
Digital S/PDIF or
Composite Video
S-Video
Digital Audio
S/PDIF
Analog Balanced
or Digital AES/EBU
Analog Balanced or
Digital AES/EBU
Headphone
3.5mm
Mono Mini Plug
Relay Trigger
IR Receiver
RCA Green -
Component Y
RCA Blue -
Component Pb/Cb
RCA Red -
Component Pr/Cr