Parasound AVC-2500 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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AVC 2500 Remote Control Buttons
On-Off
This button operates the same as the On-Off button on the front panel. There are also separate
on and off control codes for ease of use while setting up macros or programming external
system controllers. Press the On-Off to turn the unit on or off. Press Shift + THX for an
on-only command. Press Shift + On-Off for an off-only command.
Digital
The Digital
̅ ̅
̅ ̅
̅ and
̃ ̃
̃ ̃
̃ buttons allow you to cycle up or down in either direction to select any
of the eight digital inputs, the 5.1 channel analog input, or analog.
Surround
The Surround
̅ ̅
̅ ̅
̅ and
̃ ̃
̃ ̃
̃ buttons allow you to cycle in either direction to select the five
Autoformating Surround Processing modes including Cinema, Stereo, Music, Party, and
Mono.
THX
Press the THX button to engage THX Ultra processing for any of the Cinema Surround
modes, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, and mono.
Dynamic Range Control
The Dyn button engages a fixed degree of Dynamic Range Control that is available if the
DVD you’re playing includes it in its digital bitstream. This feature adds dynamic range
compression to allow soundtracks with a high dynamic range to maintain clear audibility
even at low levels. Dynamic Range Control is often called the nighttime listening mode.
Setup/Trim
Press and hold this button to initiate the setup operation of the AVC-2500. Press and release
this button to temporarily trim individual channel levels to suit your taste while watching a
film or listening to a recording.
Mute
Press the Mute button to interrupt the audio signal from reaching the Main analog output
jacks of the AVC-2500. The Mute button does not affect the Record Output jacks or the Zone
Output jacks (unless Zone is presently under control).
Volume
The Volume
̅ ̅
̅ ̅
̅ and
̃ ̃
̃ ̃
̃ buttons adjust the master volume up and down in 1 dB steps. These
same
buttons are also used for making adjustments during Setup and Trim operations.
Tune
/ Auto Audio
When the tuner is activated, pressing this button normally selects the previous station preset.
If you pressed the Tuning button once before pressing the Tune
button, then each time
you press the Tune
button it will select the previous broadcast frequency. If you pressed
the Tuning button twice before pressing the Tune
button, each time you press the Tune
button it will tune down 50 kHz.