JBL AV2 User Manual - page 66
PC and Dock Controls
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
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PC AND DOCK OVERVIEW
Unlike the other 10 inputs of the AV2 processor, the PC and Dock
inputs are NOT interchangeable. These two inputs have specific
audio-only functionality that is exclusive to these individual inputs.
The PC input is tied to the USB jack on the rear panel and is only for
use with media software on a computer. The Dock input is tied to
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
docking station. The dock controls and features are discussed in
later sections of this chapter.
While both of these inputs have devoted touch screen menu
controls using the remote control, there are NO front panel
controls for use with the Dock or PC inputs.
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
available rear panel video inputs and are as fully customizable as any of the
other 10 inputs.
In addition to these Main Zone differences, the PC and Dock inputs
also behave differently in Zone 2 operation. Unlike the other inputs,
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
the Main Zone. Any combination of these two inputs may be
selected in the Main Zone and Zone 2, including the selection of
one input playing simultaneously in both zones. In addition, if one
of these inputs is playing in the Main Zone, you can freely choose
any other Analog input in Zone 2.
PC CONTROLS
The AV2 is capable of direct connection to a computer for audio
playback. Once connected, playback of audio streams from a
computer are possible through your AV2 processor, with all the
power and performance of your own speakers and the enhanced
multichannel playback made possible through the use of Logic 7,
Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS Neo:6 processing.
SETTING UP TO PLAY
The AV2 processor connects to a PC-compatible computer through
the USB jack on the rear panel. Connect one of the available USB
jacks on your computer to the USB jack on the AV2 rear panel using
a cable with one standard USB connector and one USB “Mini B”
connector. Only the PC input can be used with computer media
players.
Note: The PC Input setup displays Digital Audio as USB, Analog Audio as
NONE, and the Dig/Anlg Auto parameter is dashed out. These three
parameters cannot be changed for the PC input.
The AV2 may be used with PC-compatible computers running
Microsoft Windows
®
2000 software with Service Pack 4 or higher
installed, Windows Vista
software, Windows XP or Windows XP
Media Center Edition software with Service Pack 1 or higher
installed. In addition, you will need to have a media player installed
on the computer. The AV2 has been tested for operation with
Windows Media
®
Player Version 8.0 and above, but it is also
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.