Anthem MRX 500 User Manual

General safety warnings, including risk of electric shock and handling precautions.

Instructions on avoiding specific hazardous locations for apparatus installation.

Specific safety and plug information for customers in the United Kingdom.

Guidelines for proper collection and disposal of waste batteries according to EU directive.

Check packing list and report discrepancies to dealer for initial setup.

Important operational notices, including power cord disconnection and temperature considerations.

Detailed diagram and labeling of the receiver's front panel controls and indicators.

Explanation of the information shown on the main and tuner displays.

Diagram and labeling of all input and output ports on the rear of the receiver.

Detailed description and labeling of the main and Zone 2 remote controls.

Illustrations showing typical 7.1-channel and Dolby Pro Logic IIz speaker placement.

Details on connecting via HDMI, including cable types and HDCP requirements.

Explanation of component and composite video connection standards and resolution limits.

Guidance on connecting digital and analog audio sources, and speaker wiring.

Instructions for connecting AM and FM antennas for radio reception.

Connecting network, MDX 1 dock, trigger outputs, and IR input/output.

Connecting the main power cord and using the switched AC outlet.

Instructions on using buttons to navigate and select options within the setup menus.

Guided setup process with questions about TV, subwoofer, and speaker configuration.

Setting crossover frequencies and speaker sizes for optimal bass distribution.

Entering speaker distances to the listening area for proper sound imaging and delay.

Balancing speaker output levels using test noises or ARC.

Adjusting Dolby Volume for dynamic range control and consistent listening levels.

Configuring input names, video/audio assignments, and bass manager for sources.

Selecting surround modes for stereo sources like music and TV programs.

Adjusting picture settings like brightness, contrast, and color for optimal video output.

Configuring front panel display brightness, wake-up behavior, and timeout durations.

Setting up trigger outputs to activate other components based on power or source selection.

Defining power-on volume levels and managing user settings for the receiver.

How ARC measures and equalizes speaker response for optimal room acoustics.

Connecting and configuring iPods and vTuner Internet Radio for media playback.

Controls for powering the main and Zone 2 audio outputs on and off.

Routing analog audio and composite video sources to different zones.

Choosing and cycling through available audio and video input sources.

Tuning AM/FM radio, setting presets, and using HD Radio features.

Playing audio from USB devices, iPod/iPhone, and vTuner Internet Radio.

On-the-fly adjustment of speaker levels, bass, treble, and lip-sync.

Applying signal processing to enhance surround sound experience for various sources.

Proprietary mode enhancing stereo music with expansive soundstage.

Proprietary mode for enveloping movie listening experience from 2-channel sources.

Using Dolby Digital 2.0 and various surround modes like Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6.

Support for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-ES formats.

Adjusting dynamic range and volume levels for optimal listening.

Changing video output resolution and front panel display brightness.

Viewing system information and updating multimedia and main section software.

Detailed technical specifications for preamplifier and amplifier performance.

RS-232 pinout, power requirements, and physical dimensions of the receiver.

Warranty periods, transferability, and conditions for products purchased in North America.

Procedure for returning products and limitations of liability.