Summary of STR
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Str integrated amplifier operating manual.
Page 2: Caution
I caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel risk of electric shock do not open the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user t...
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Ii warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place: • burning objec...
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Iii important information for uk customers: do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. If, ...
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Iv cd hg pb notes on environmental protection at the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user’s manual and packaging, ...
Page 6: Table of Contents
V t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s introduction 1.1 before making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 in-use notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.3 front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.4 rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.5 remo...
Page 7: Introduction
1 thank you for purchasing the anthem str integrated amplifier all anthem products are engineered to recreate the passion of a live musical performance and emotional involvement experienced in the best movie theaters by utilizing the highest level of circuit design, superior parts and manufacturing ...
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2 1.3 front panel display setup menu access and selection confirmation previous input or item volume control and menu navigation next input or item mute power 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.
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3 1.4 rear panel power cord inlet (iec c18 type) fuse speaker terminals usb dac input (windows pcs need to have xmos driver installed) aes/ebu digital audio input coaxial digital audio inputs (2) optical digital audio inputs (2) factory use only software installation and arc via pc ethernet connecti...
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4 1.5 remote control power – on setup menu power – standby navigation input info (pertaining to input and output) listening modes (mono/stereo) levels (sub, bass, treble, balance) mute volume 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 6 11 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10
Page 11: Connections
5 2.1 speaker connections depending on the level of the input signal, the voltage at the outputs can be high enough to cause electric shock – be sure that power is turned off when connecting or disconnecting anything. As well, be sure that the speakers are rated for use with this amplifier – an over...
Page 12: Setup
6 for optimum performance and enjoyment, your str integrated should be properly set up. This might seem like a lot of work at first because of the number of menu options, but most settings do not need to be changed from the defaults. The important ones relate to your input connections and speakers. ...
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7 3.1 speaker setup normally only one speaker configuration is needed but more are provided for instant recall of stored subwoofer or anthem room correction settings. If you will be using the personal computer version of arc, you can skip this menu since it will be set while the program is running. ...
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8 3.2 bass management in this menu, information about your speakers is used to optimize bass performance. First, set your subwoofer’s frequency control to its highest frequency since the bass manager will determine how much upper bass is sent. If your subwoofer has a contour control, set it to flat ...
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9 3.3 listener position through these settings, sound coming from all speakers is coordinated to reach the listening area at the same time. This way, proper imaging is achieved. The channel with the greatest distance setting will have no delay while channels with shorter distance settings will be de...
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10 3.4 level calibration level calibration uses internally generated test noises to match speaker output levels at the listening position, if using an spl meter for calibration. If using anthem room correction, you can skip this menu because levels will be calibrated during measurement. These settin...
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11 3.5 input setup inputs and listening mode presets are configured in this section. From the factory, all input jacks are configured and named accordingly but you may change this to anything from 1 to 30 input configurations. To add an input at the end of the list, highlight add input and press nex...
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12 input name each input can be renamed, up to 10 characters long. To begin editing, press next. The volume knob is the fastest means of changing characters. Use the next button to move to the next character, and when finished renaming, select the green checkmark. To cancel editing, press prev to se...
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13 3.6 analog input levels through this menu, unwanted changes in volume when switching to or from an analog source can be prevented. This is especially useful for some xlr sources that produce higher than typical output level, and for the phono inputs since cartridge output levels vary considrerabl...
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14 network status this displays the unit’s ip address once connected to the local area network. Device name this is the name that the unit broadcasts, and can be changed using up to 8 characters. Ip configuration settings in this submenu should only be changed by a network administrator. Mode static...
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15 auto off when there is no input signal the unit will turn off after the selected time: 5, 10, or 20 minutes, 1, 2, or 6 hours, or never. Standby ip control when disabled, the unit goes into a low-consumption standby mode and does not sense ip commands. To make it respond to a power-on command, en...
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16 firmware version and updates the operational characteristics of the str integrated amplifier are controlled by software. For best performance and latest features, ensure that your unit is running the newest software. This gets installed through anthem room correction which is fully explained in t...
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17 your computer can be used as a music source by connecting its usb port to the usb dac input on the str integrated and running the media player on your computer that you normally use for playing music. Mac does not require setup for this purpose - just plug and play (os 10.6.4 and higher supports ...
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18 4. Configuring foobar for dsd: - go to file / preferences / playback / output. - in the device pull-down list, select the following then click apply: dsd : asio : xmos usb audio 2.0 st 308f (or newer) - go to file / preferences / tools / sacd. - change output mode to dsd+pcm and click ok. Upon co...
Page 25: Anthem Room Correction (Arc)
19 for anyone reading this, the experience of walking into a room and being struck by the dramatic change in its sound after carpet and furnishings have been moved out is probably a familiar one. It may also bring to mind the varying sound character from one room to the next according to its size an...
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20 4.1 before starting ensure that the processor software and arc-2 software that you will be using are compatible with one another. Check www.Anthemav.Com for latest versions. Personal computer version of arc: • your computer must be running windows 7 or later and be connected to the same network a...
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21 4.3 microphone stand assembly if using the mobile device’s microphone, skip this section. 1. Loosen the tripod base screw, move the base to the bottom of the telescoping tube, re-tighten the screw. 2. Screw the microphone clip to the other end of the stand. Position the clip vertically. 3. Connec...
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22 4.5 measurement the remaining arc instructions apply to the personal computer version. If using the mobile version, follow its instructions instead. • connect the microphone and the processor to the computer. • set the microphone in the first position. Don’t stand near the microphone while sweep ...
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23 they can almost always be cured by repositioning speakers and repeating the measurement: 4.6 manual mode and targets when creating a new measurement, manual and automatic modes operate identically except that automatic mode does not require clicking on measure, calculate, and upload between these...
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24 for advice in getting the most out of your system based on your measurements, we welcome you to send your .Arc2 file (please do not send screenshots) to anthem technical support. What not to do before we get to that, something to be aware of if at first listen it appears that the equalization has...
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25 in contrast, this is the same measurement with the original targets that were automatically detected and set by arc. Notice how the left side of the target curve complies to the speaker’s natural rolloff: max eq frequency the default correction range is 5 khz. This may be lowered for experimentat...
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26 4.7 advanced subwoofer targets use of these controls is recommended only for the advanced user who understands the subwoofer’s capabilities and behavior when fed low frequencies at high levels. As always, check whether changes are worthwhile by listening to a variety of source material before and...
Page 33: Operation
27 5.1 power on / off and volume during power-on and power-off a mechanical click is produced from the unit – this is normal. Volume comes on according to setup menu setting. To control volume rotate the front panel knob or press vol up/down on the remote control. To mute or un-mute the audio, press...
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28 5.3 levels through this menu, subwoofer level, bass, treble, and balance can be adjusted. To access this menu from the front panel, start by pressing menu/select. To access this menu from the remote, start by pressing to display this menu: after selecting levels, press next. Cycle through the opt...
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29 the big picture – front panel.
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30 the big picture – rear panel.
Page 37: Limited Warranty
31 canada & usa the warranty period on new anthem products is: 5 years: separate power amplifiers and integrated amplifiers 3 years: audio/video preamplifiers and receivers please register your product at www.Anthemav.Com the warranty period begins on the date of purchase from anthem or an authorize...
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