PC & Dock Controls Lexicon
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PC & DOCK OVERVIEW
Unlike the other ten inputs of the MV-5 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 D-1
Dock accessory. 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 ten 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 ten 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 MV-5 is capable of direct connection to a computer for audio
playback. Once connected, playback of audio streams from a
computer are possible through your MV-5 Processor, with all the
power and performance of your own speakers and the enhanced
multi-channel playback made possible through the use of Logic 7,
Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx, or DTS Neo:6 processing.
SETTING UP TO PLAY
The MV-5 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 MV-5
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 MV-5 may be used with PC-compatible computers running
Microsoft Windows 2000
®
with Service Pack 4 or higher installed,
Vista
®
, Windows XP
®
, or Windows XP Media Center Edition with
Service Pack 1 or higher installed. In addition, you will need to have
a media player installed on the computer. The MV-5 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 Real Player
®
. Always verify that you
have the latest version of the player installed to ensure the best
compatibility and performance.
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