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Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols ! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important installation, operation, and service instructions in this manual. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user.
The power cable for the XMC-1 should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms, or when unused for a long period of time. Only replace the fuses in the XMC-1 with fuses of proper value and voltage rating. The XMC-1 should only be cleaned as directed in the manual. Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the XMC-1 and NEVER spray liquids into the vents. Care should be taken so that small objects do not fall into the inside of the XMC-1.
FCC Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Emotiva XMC-1 7.2 Channel AV Preamp/Processor Differential Reference Media Controller ENTER TUNER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VOLUME ------------------------------------------ INPUTS ------------------------------------------ MENU DIM AUDIO STANDBY INFO XMC-1 G E N Contents Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols FCC Interference Statement Introduction........................................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the new Emotiva XMC-1 7.2 Channel AV Preamp/Processor. The XMC-1 is the culmination of years of research and design, and truly represents the current state-of-the-art in surround sound processors. The XMC-1 is based on an all new, custom designed hardware platform that delivers cutting edge video performance and true audiophile calibre sound quality.
About This Manual About This Manual This manual will provide you with all the information you need to install and configure the XMC-1 to achieve its optimum potential. You may wish to record serial numbers or other purchase information on the Notes page at the back of this manual.
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Welcome to the XMC-1 Welcome to the XMC-1 Differential Reference Media Controller ENTER TUNER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VOLUME ------------------------------------------ INPUTS ------------------------------------------ MENU DIM AUDIO INFO STANDBY XMC-1 G E N 2 The Emotiva XMC- 1 combines cutting edge features and flexibility, true audiophile sound quality, superior video switching capabilities, and a comprehensive, yet easy to use menu and control system - in a single A/V preamp/processor tha
Welcome to the XMC-1 Powerful Manual Room Correction For those who prefer to do their own room adjustments, the XMC-1 provides powerful manual parametric equalization controls. The XMC-1 allows you to create two entirely independent EQ presets; each preset includes 11 fully adjustable bands of parametric equalization for each speaker. For each input, you get to decide whether to use the automatic room correction provided by Dirac Live or one of your two user-defined presets.
Specifications Specifications Analog Performance Balanced Input to Balanced Output (Reference Stereo Mode) THD: <0.0005% @ 1 kHz THD: < 0.002% (20 Hz to 20 kHz) IMD: < 0.004% @ 1 kHz S/N ratio: > 123 dB (A weighted) Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (+0 / -0.1 dB) Crosstalk: <100 dB Unbalanced Input to Unbalanced Output (Reference Stereo Mode) THD: <0.0007% @ 1 kHz THD: < 0.003% (20 Hz to 20 kHz) IMD: < 0.005% @ 1 kHz S/N ratio: > 114 dB (A weighted) Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (+0 / -0.
Specifications Input Impedance (Analog) Balanced Inputs: 47 kOhms Unbalanced Inputs: 100 kOhms Output Impedance (Analog) Balanced Outputs: 100 Ohms Unbalanced Outputs: 100 Ohms Maximum Output Level (Analog) Balanced Outputs: 11 VRMS Unbalanced Outputs: 5.5 VRMS Decoding and Processing Modes Digital Decoding Modes Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS 5.1 DTS ES Discrete 6.1 PCM-Multi 5.1 PCM-Multi 7.
Specifications Inputs / Outputs Analog Inputs • • • • 1 pair (stereo) – Reference quality analog audio (balanced XLR) 1 pair (stereo) – Reference quality analog audio (unbalanced; machined gold-plated RCA connectors) 3 pairs (stereo) – Analog audio (unbalanced) 1 set (7.1 channels) – Analog audio (unbalanced) Digital Inputs • • • • • • • 8 – HDMI 1.
Specifications Power / Environmental Power Consumption Operation: 35 Watts (42 VA) Standby: 0.5 Watts (2.4 VA) Video On Standby: 30 Watts (37 VA) Dimensions Unboxed: 17” Wide x 15.5” Deep x 5.25” High (not counting feet) Unboxed: 17” Wide x 15.5” Deep x 5.
Operating the XMC-1 Operating the XMC-1 Differential Reference Media Controller ENTER TUNER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VOLUME ------------------------------------------ INPUTS ------------------------------------------ MENU DIM AUDIO INFO STANDBY Page 11 XMC-1 G E N 2
Operating the XMC-1 Audio Modes Reference Stereo Mode Reference Stereo Mode provides the purest listening experience, with the fewest options for processing or modifying the signal. In Reference Stereo Mode: The output is always TWO CHANNEL STEREO. There is NO bass management, and NOTHING is sent to the subwoofer. You CANNOT use the Loudness Control, or the Tone Presets, or the Tone Trims. You CANNOT use Dirac Live or the manual Parametric EQ Presets.
Operating the XMC-1 • • • • • • • • • • • Bass management IS available and the subwoofer IS active. You CANNOT use the Loudness Control, or the Tone Presets, or the Tone Trims You CANNOT use Dirac Live or the manual Parametric EQ Presets. Level Trims, which operate in the analog domain, are still available. Speaker Distance adjustments are available for both analog and digital inputs. Stereo digital signals are presented directly to the processor.
Operating the XMC-1 • • • • • • • • • • Bass management IS available and the subwoofer IS active. Loudness Control, the Tone Presets, and the Tone Trims are active. Dirac Live and the manual Parametric EQ Presets are active. Level Trims are active. Speaker Distance adjustments are available for both analog and digital inputs. Stereo analog signals are converted to digital audio and routed through the processor. Stereo digital input signals are routed through the processor.
Operating the XMC-1 Note: Some Matrix Surround Sound processing modes are not appropriate to use with certain types of input signals, and some may conflict with certain other modes. For example, Dolby PLIIx may be used to transform stereo analog content into 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel surround sound content, and may be used to transform 5.1 channel Dolby Digital or Dolby TrueHD content into synthesized 7.1 channel content, but cannot be used with 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD content (because it is already 7.
Operating the XMC-1 The XMC-1 Start-Up Routine The XMC-1 is controlled by a custom Linux-based operating system. Even though loading and initializing the operating system is a complex process, the start up sequence on the XMC-1 has been optimized to minimize the delays you will experience in normal operation. The start up routine for the XMC-1 will progress differently depending on whether you have enabled the Video on Standby feature in the configuration menu.
Operating the XMC-1 Note: When the Video on Standby feature is enabled, pressing the Standby button (from On) places the XMC-1 in a special standby mode. The XMC-O/S remains loaded in this mode, and so doesn’t have to be re-loaded when you turn the XMC-1 back On. Leaving the Video on Standby Mode enabled allows the XMC-1 to switch from Standby Mode to On very quickly. For this reason, you may prefer to have Video on Standby Mode enabled even if you don’t watch video while the XMC-1 is in Standby Mode.
Operating the XMC-1 Enhanced Bass Enhanced Bass is a feature which allows you to combine the bass output of your subwoofers with the bass output of your large main speakers. When Enhanced Bass is disabled (normal operation), bass from the LFE channel is routed to your subwoofer (or subs), bass below the crossover frequency of any speaker you have configured as small is also routed to your sub or subs, and bass from any channels you have configured as large is routed to the intended main speaker.
Operating the XMC-1 Headphone Output The XMC-1 includes a high-quality front panel Headphone Output; the Main Outputs on the XMC-1 are muted when headphones are plugged into this output. When headphones are connected, all internal EQ processing is disabled (Dirac Live and the Speaker Presets are disabled while the headphones are connected.
Operating the XMC-1 If your player only supports converting DSD content to PCM, then the XMC-1 will treat it as it would any other PCM digital audio input. If you require bass management, or any other features not available with a DSD signal input, then you should configure your player to send its output to the XMC-1 in PCM format when playing SACDs. Note: To play digital audio from an SACD, you MUST use an HDMI connection.
Operating the XMC-1 Note: There are several shortcuts that can be used when operating the XMC-1 Tuner from the front panel. These Tuner shortcuts are accessed by pressing and holding the Tuner Input button on the front panel while operating additional controls: To tune stations, turn the Volume knob WHILE PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TUNER BUTTON. To skip to the last/next station, use the Up and Down navigation buttons WHILE PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TUNER BUTTON.
Operating the XMC-1 Dirac Live Dirac Live takes the correction process a step further than other, more basic room correction systems. Because Dirac Live uses mixed-phase filters, it is able to calculate filters that not only correct the frequency response, but also compensate for errors in time response.
Operating the XMC-1 Manual Room Correction The XMC-1 offers two separate Manual Room Correction Presets; each Preset can be labelled with a user-defined name; and each includes 11 bands of independent Parametric EQ for each speaker/channel, and Tone Presets (which are applied to all speakers). Each Input on the XMC-1 can be configured to use either of the two Presets, or the results of the Dirac Live Automatic Room Correction.
Operating the XMC-1 Configuring Triggers The XMC-1 has four fully independent triggers, each one of which may be configured to activate an associated piece of trigger-enabled equipment when specific conditions are met. For example, you could use the triggers to activate the amplifiers that power your main front speakers whenever you play music, and the amplifier that powers your surrounds, and your powered subwoofer, only when you’re listening to a surround sound source.
Operating the XMC-1 Note: In many situations, there are multiple ways of configuring the triggers on the XMC-1 to produce a certain result. Also, once a sufficient combination of conditions is met to cause a given trigger to be active, additional redundant conditions will be ignored. For example, if you configure a trigger to be active when a certain input and Surrounds are active, it will be active when that input and a surround sound mode are selected.
The XMC-1 Menu System The XMC-1 Menu System Differential Reference Media Controller ENTER TUNER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VOLUME ------------------------------------------ INPUTS ------------------------------------------ MENU DIM AUDIO INFO STANDBY Page 26 XMC-1 G E N 2
The XMC-1 Menu System The front panel of the XMC-1 is dominated by a large, bright, easy to read blue OLED display. The XMC-1’s front panel display can be set to any of six different brightness levels, including totally off. If the display is fully dimmed, it will illuminate for a few seconds when you press the Info button, and, when you activate the Menu, the display will illuminate for as long as you are using the Menu. HDMI 1 Setup Volume HDMI 1 Surround Volume -35.0dB A: HDMI 1 PCM 7.
The XMC-1 Menu System This is what the front panel menu on the XMC-1 looks like when configuring the various settings for the HDMI 1 Input in the Setup | Inputs Menu. Lip Synch Auto HDMI 1 Button Input 1 5.1 Mode Auto This is what the same Setup | Inputs Menu for HDMI 1 looks like in the on-screen display. Name Blu-Ray Audio Input HDMI 1 Lip Synch Delay 0 msec Lip Synch Auto HDMI 1 Button Input 1 5.1 Mode Auto 2.0 Mode Auto Speaker Preset Movie Level Trim Visible Page 28 0.
The XMC-1 Menu System The Menu System is entered by pressing the Menu button on the XMC-1’s front panel, or on the remote control; pressing the button a second time, or pressing the Left arrow button when you are already at the top level of the menu, exits the menu and returns you to the Information Screen. Menu navigation is accomplished using the Up, Down, Left, Right, and Enter buttons on the front panel or the remote control.
The XMC-1 Menu System This example will show you exactly how the process works, although it seems a lot more complicated on paper than it does in real life. Once you have an XMC-1 in front of you in person, you’ll see how simple and intuitive the XMC-1 Menu System really is. In this example we’ll configure Trigger 1 to come on when the Main Zone Power is On and When Zone 2 Power is On. HDMI 1 Surround Volume -35.0dB A: HDMI 1 PCM 7.
The XMC-1 Menu System Speakers Input HDMI 1 Power Input Power Main Zone This time the highlight is showing us that the active choice is to configure how Trigger 1 responds to each Input. Since this time the default choice is not the one we want, use the Down arrow button to move to Power, which is the option we want. Now the highlight is showing the choice we want, so use the Right arrow button to select it and move into that part of the menu.
The XMC-1 Menu System Main Menu Information Screen Tuner (menu) The XMC-1 Menu System is displayed by pressing the Menu button, and is displayed on the XMC-1’s front panel display and the on-screen display. The Menu System is divided into five major functional categories. Setup (menu) Tuner (menu) Information (menu) The Tuner menu provides the controls used to operate the XMC-1’s built-in high quality AM/FM tuner. Station Presets and Station Names are also configured from this menu.
The XMC-1 Menu System Tuner Menu Tuner (menu) Band Frequency Station The Tuner Menu is used to select a station on the XMC-1’s built-in high quality AM/ FM tuner, and to create, rename, and delete station presets. Band & Frequency The Band and Frequency controls are used to select a radio station to listen to by number (frequency). To do so, simply select the appropriate band (AM or FM) and frequency of the station you wish to listen to.
The XMC-1 Menu System Information Menu Information (menu) Friendly Name Network MAC Address Firmware Version The Information Menu gives you access to information about the current Network configuration of the XMC-1, shows the versions of the currently installed firmware modules, and allows you to see the XMC-1’s Friendly Name. The information displayed on this screen is configured from other screens in the Setup Menu and cannot be changed from this screen.
The XMC-1 Menu System FP Version This is the current version of the Front Panel firmware installed on your XMC-1. Kernel Version This is the current version of the operating system kernel installed on your XMC-1. The XMC-1 operates on a highly-customized version of the Linux operating system. HDMI Version This is the current version of the HDMI firmware installed on your XMC-1. CPLD Version This is the current version of the CPLD firmware installed on your XMC-1.
The XMC-1 Menu System Main Zone Menu Main Zone (menu) Trims Level Speaker List Tone Bass Level Bass Frequency Treble Level Treble Frequency Lip Synch Loudness Input Input List Speaker Presets Surround Mode Surround Mode List Page 36 Delay
The XMC-1 Menu System The Main Zone Menu contains the settings and controls typically used in the day-to-day operation of your XMC-1. These are settings that are typically chosen each time when viewing content; settings that remain in effect across multiple viewing sessions are accessed from the Setup Menu. Note: The Level and Tone Trim settings on the Main Zone Menu are temporary trim settings, and apply only to the current listening session.
The XMC-1 Menu System Treble Level Tone Trim & Treble Frequency Trim The Treble Level Tone Trim is used to temporarily alter the relative level of the treble for all speakers by up to +/- 12 dB in 0.5 dB steps. The Treble Frequency Trim allows you to configure the turnover frequency for the Treble Level Tone Trim to any frequency between 500 Hz and 10 kHz. Lip Synch Delay Trim The Lip Synch Delay Trim allows you to adjust the lip synch delay from 0 mSec to 200 mSec in 1 mSec steps.
The XMC-1 Menu System Zone 2 Menu Zone 2 (menu) Power Input Input List Volume The Zone 2 Menu contains the settings and controls typically used to control the second audio zone in the day-to-day operation of your XMC-1. These are settings that are typically chosen each time when viewing content. Power The Power check box is used to turn Zone 2 On and Off from the menu system. Zone 2 can also be turned On and Off directly from the remote control.
The XMC-1 Menu System Setup Menu Setup (menu) Preferences (menu) The Setup Menu allows you to view and change the main configuration settings for the XMC-1. Setup | Preferences Menu Triggers (menu) HDMI CEC (menu) Network (menu) The Preferences Menu is used to configure various system operating preferences, including Max Volume, Turn-On Volume and Input, and the behavior of the OSD pop up.
The XMC-1 Menu System Setup | Preferences Menu Setup Preferences (menu) Friendly Name Selector The Setup Preferences Menu allows you to configure various general system settings and defaults. Note: Settings configured in the Setup Preferences Menu remain in effect after the XMC-1 is shut down and restarted. OSD Popups LFE Level Friendly Name Turn-On Input The Friendly Name is used by various remote control applications to identify the XMC-1.
The XMC-1 Menu System LFE Level The LFE Level control allows you to adjust the level for the LFE channel for all inputs from 0 dB to -20 dB in 0.5 dB increments. Turn-On Input The Turn-On Input setting allows you to configure which Input on your XMC-1 is active when you first turn it on. If you select Last Used, then the input which was in use when the XMC-1 was shut down will be chosen.
The XMC-1 Menu System Setup | Triggers Menu Setup Triggers (menu) Triggers List Power Main Zone Zone 2 Headphone Override Speakers Speakers List Inputs Inputs List The Setup Triggers Menu allows you to configure how the triggers on the XMC-1 operate. The XMC-1 has four fully independent triggers, each one of which may be configured to activate an associated piece of trigger-enabled equipment when specific conditions are met.
The XMC-1 Menu System Inputs Each trigger must be configured to be associated with one or more Inputs. The trigger will only be active when one or more of the Inputs it is associated with are active. Speakers For triggers associated with the Main Zone, the trigger will only be active when, in addition to the chosen Input, one or more of the Speaker groups associated with the trigger is active.
The XMC-1 Menu System Setup | HDMI CEC Menu Setup HDMI CEC (menu) The Setup HDMI CEC Menu allows you to configure what types of CEC commands the XMC-1 sends and responds to. Power On Power On Power Off Configures the XMC-1 to accept a command to turn On from a connected CEC-enabled device. Iput Change Power Off Configures the XMC-1 to accept a command to turn Off from a connected CEC-enabled device.
The XMC-1 Menu System Setup | Network Menu Setup Network (menu) The Setup Network Menu allows you to configure various network parameters for the XMC-1. DHCP Note: The XMC-1’s Ethernet connection is used to connect the XMC-1 to the Internet via your home network. An Internet connection is required in order to configure DIrac Live automatic room correction, and to allow Ethernet-based or Internetbased remote control apps to connect to the XMC-1.
The XMC-1 Menu System Setup | Advanced Menu Setup Advanced (menu) Factory Reset Confirm Backup Config Confirm Restore Config Confirm Factory Reset Tuner Region Selecting Factory Reset clears all user settings and returns the XMC-1 to its factory defaults. After selecting Factory Reset you will be prompted to Confirm your choice. To do so, check the confirmation box, then use the Left arrow key to confirm the action.
The XMC-1 Menu System Restore Config Selecting Restore Config instructs the XMC-1 to retrieve a stored copy of its configuration file and apply the stored configuration. After selecting Restore Config you will be prompted to Confirm your choice. Note: If a USB stick is inserted in the XMC-1, the configuration stored there will be used. If no USB stick is inserted, or no external configuration file is present, then the configuration that is stored internally will be used.
The XMC-1 Menu System Front IR In Check this box to disable the front panel IR Input. Note: When the front panel IR Input is disabled, the remote control will NOT function unless an external IR remote sensor (“eye) is used. Standby Use this option to enable the XMC-1’s Video on Standby feature. Selecting Video Remains On will configure the XMC-1 to use its Video on Standby Mode.
The XMC-1 Menu System Setup | Speakers Menu Setup Speakers (menu) Preset Dirac Live Presets 1&2 Dirac Live (menu) Name Setup Spkrs EQ Distance Levels Speakers List Test Tones Size Speakers List The Setup Speakers Menu is where you access the powerful speaker and room correction features of the XMC-1, including Dirac Live automatic room correction, and the XMC-1’s incredibly flexible manual calibration system, which includes two fully independent banks of parametric equalizers, along with pink nois
The XMC-1 Menu System If you chose Dirac, you will be sent to the Dirac Live Menu. If you choose to manually configure a preset, you will be prompted to choose Preset 1 or Preset 2, and the following settings will be available for EACH preset. Name The Name setting allows you to set an alphanumeric “human friendly” name for each Preset. Distance The Distance setting will present you with a list of speakers, and allow you to manually enter a distance measurement for each.
The XMC-1 Menu System Setup | Speakers | EQ Setup Spkrs EQ System EQ Tone Speakers List Bass Level Bass Frequency Treble Level Treble Frequency Filters List Level (filter) Width (filter) Frequency (filter) Test Tone Level Tone Frequency Page 52
The XMC-1 Menu System Once you have set the basic parameters for each preset (Speaker Size, Crossover Points, and Level Trims), you can use the XMC-1’s powerful Parametric EQ filters and convenient Tone Controls to customize the sound just the way you want. Both the Tone Controls and the Parametric EQ filters may be used at the same time, giving you the precision and flexibility of Parametric EQ for detailed adjustments combined with the convenient sweeping tonal corrections offered by Tone Controls.
The XMC-1 Menu System The behavior of the controls used to adjust the parameters for the parametric equalizers in the XMC-1 has been meticulously optimized to make the process of making so many adjustments as simple and straightforward as possible. As a result, certain displayed fields will be synchronized even though they may be independently configurable. Others may display the same information in multiple locations to make the process of adjusting them easier.
The XMC-1 Menu System Filter Frequency For each filter, you can set the center frequency of the band to any frequency between 20 Hz and 20 kHz, and the result will be displayed in Hz (or kHz). Test Tone Level Use the Test Tone Level control to set the output level of the sine wave test tone used to calibrate the parametric EQs. There is only a single Tone Generator, even though the control appears in duplicate under the options for each filter.
The XMC-1 Menu System Setup | Inputs Menu Setup Inputs (menu) Input List Name Selector Audio Input Selector Lip Synch Delay Confirm Lip Synch Auto Button 5.1 Mode Surround Mode List 2.
The XMC-1 Menu System The Setup Inputs Menu allows you to independently set a Level Trim and various other parameters for each Input, and determine how that particular Input will handle each of several different types of input signals. Note: Remember that the Input settings are independent for each Input, and so must be configured individually for each Input you use. After selecting Setup Inputs you will be asked to select which Input you wish to configure.
The XMC-1 Menu System Lip Synch Delay The Lip Synch Delay setting is used to manually configure the Lip Synch Delay. Note: The optimum Lip Synch Delay can vary with different program material from different sources; the automatic configuration is designed to compensate for this, and so is usually the best option. The Lip Synch Delay is normally only configured manually if the automatic configuration fails to work properly with certain source equipment and/or a certain display or projector.
The XMC-1 Menu System Speaker Preset For each Input, you may select to apply any of the three separate speaker/room preset equalization curves provided by the XMC-1. The Dirac preset is provided by the Dirac Live automatic room correction system; this curve is created when the Dirac software is run. The other two presets (which will be named whatever name you assign to them when you create them) are created manually using the XMC-1’s advanced parametric equalizer banks and controls.
Connecting the XMC-1 Connecting the XMC-1 Differential Reference Media Controller ENTER TUNER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VOLUME ------------------------------------------ INPUTS ------------------------------------------ MENU DIM AUDIO INFO STANDBY Page 60 XMC-1 G E N 2
Connecting the XMC-1 XMC-1 Front Panel 1 2 3 Differential Reference Media Controller ENTER TUNER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VOLUME 8 ------------------------------------------ INPUTS ------------------------------------------ MENU DIM AUDIO XMC-1 INFO G STANDBY 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 E N 2 12 1. Navigation Buttons (Left, Right, Enter, Up, Down) When the menu system is not active, the Up and Down buttons are used to select the active input.
Connecting the XMC-1 6. Front Panel Analog Input Connect any music source that supplies line level stereo analog audio to this input. This input is named “Analog Front”, and is typically used for an iPod or other portable music player. 7. Menu Button Press the Menu button to activate the configuration menu; press the Menu button again to return to the Information display. When the Menu is active on the XMC-1 front panel, the Menu will also be displayed on the On-Screen Display (OSD). 8.
Connecting the XMC-1 Note: When playing DVD and Blu-Ray discs, your player and the disc itself will probably offer you a choice of several audio modes. After you select one, the XMC-1 will determine which type of audio is being supplied by your source component, and will ONLY allow you to choose audio modes that are compatible with that input signal.
Connecting the XMC-1 XMC-1 Rear Panel AM & FM ANTENNAS 7.1 CHANNEL ANALOG INPUTS HDMI INPUTS STEREO ANALOG INPUTS 2&3 RECORD INPUTS & OUTPUTS ZONE OUTPUTS DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS STEREO ANALOG INPUT 1 & BALANCED ANALOG INPUT FM ETHERNET & USB UPDATE PORTS DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS IR IN & OUT AM 7.
Connecting the XMC-1 Rear Panel - Video Inputs and Outputs (HDMI) FM AM 8 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN RECORD 7 6 ANALOG IN 1 PUSH 3 2 IN RB PUSH RS BALANCED ANALOG IN 8 OUT 4 3 Z1 3 Z2 R 6 5 OUT 1 2 1 IR IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO C L 4 TRIGGER OUT 1 3 2 4 1 AES/EBU LS LB 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT 7 2 ZONE OUT OUT FRONT SURR BACK SUB 5 R IR OUT L SUBWOOFER OUT 3 2 1 1 OUT 1 2 2 1.
Connecting the XMC-1 Rear Panel - Analog Audio Inputs 1 2 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN FRONT SURR BACK SUB FM 3 2 AM 8 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN RECORD 7 6 3 ANALOG IN 1 PUSH 2 RB PUSH IN OUT RS BALANCED ANALOG IN 4 3 2 Z1 IR IN 3 Z2 R OUT 1 2 1 ZONE OUT OUT FRONT SURR BACK SUB 5 2 L LS 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT 1 3 2 4 1 DIGITAL AUDIO C TRIGGER OUT AES/EBU LB R IR OUT L SUBWOOFER OUT 3 ANALOG IN 1 PUSH PUSH 4 BALANCED ANALOG IN 1. 7.
Connecting the XMC-1 2. & 3. Stereo Unbalanced Analog Audio Inputs (3 pairs) Provide inputs for three unbalanced stereo analog sources. 4. Stereo Balanced Analog Audio Inputs (1 pair) Provides an input for one balanced analog source. Note: The Balanced Analog Input is independent from Analog In 1 (they may be used and configured separately).
Connecting the XMC-1 Rear Panel - Main Analog Audio Output FM AM 8 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN RECORD 7 6 ANALOG IN 1 PUSH PUSH 3 2 RB IN OUT 4 3 2 Z1 RS IR IN BALANCED ANALOG IN 3 Z2 R OUT 1 2 1 ZONE OUT OUT FRONT SURR BACK SUB 5 2 L LS 1 3 2 4 1 DIGITAL AUDIO C TRIGGER OUT AES/EBU LB 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT R IR OUT L SUBWOOFER OUT 1 3 RB RS R C L LS LB R L 2 4 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT SUBWOOFER OUT 1. 7.
Connecting the XMC-1 4. Stereo Subwoofer Outputs (balanced) Connect these line level outputs to a pair of external powered subwoofers. Note: If you have two subwoofers, you may choose to configure them as Stereo, or as Dual Mono. If you choose Stereo, both subwoofers will remain separate, and your XMC-1 will be operating in 7.2 channel mode. If you choose Dual Mono, both subwoofers will be configured and adjusted separately, but both will then receive the same summed audio signal.
Connecting the XMC-1 Rear Panel - Record Input and Output RECORD 1 2 IN FM OUT AM 8 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN RECORD 7 6 ANALOG IN 1 PUSH PUSH 3 2 RB BALANCED ANALOG IN IN OUT RS 4 3 2 Z1 IR IN 3 Z2 R OUT 1 2 1 ZONE OUT OUT FRONT SURR BACK SUB 5 2 L LS 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT 1 3 2 4 1 DIGITAL AUDIO C TRIGGER OUT AES/EBU LB R IR OUT L SUBWOOFER OUT 1.
Connecting the XMC-1 Rear Panel - Zone Outputs ZONE OUT 1 2 Z1 FM Z2 AM 8 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN RECORD 7 6 ANALOG IN 1 PUSH PUSH 3 2 RB IN OUT RS BALANCED ANALOG IN 4 3 2 Z1 IR IN 3 Z2 R OUT 1 2 1 ZONE OUT OUT FRONT SURR BACK SUB 5 2 L LS 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT 1 3 2 4 1 DIGITAL AUDIO C TRIGGER OUT AES/EBU LB R IR OUT L SUBWOOFER OUT 1. Zone 1 Audio Output Provide a stereo unbalanced line level analog audio down-mix output for the Main Zone.
Connecting the XMC-1 Rear Panel - Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs 1 2 OUT 3 3 2 1 DIGITAL AUDIO FM AES/EBU AM 8 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN RECORD 7 6 FRONT SURR BACK SUB ANALOG IN 1 PUSH 3 2 RB IN 5 4 3 2 OUT RS BALANCED ANALOG IN Z1 IR IN 3 Z2 R OUT 1 2 1 ZONE OUT OUT PUSH 4 2 L LS 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT 1 3 2 4 1 DIGITAL AUDIO C TRIGGER OUT AES/EBU LB R IR OUT L SUBWOOFER OUT 1.
Connecting the XMC-1 4. USB Stream Input Use this input to connect a computer or other compatible media client to the XMC-1. The XMC-1 will appear as a USB audio device (sound card or speaker) to a computer that is connected to this input. This input supports all standard sample rates between 44.1k and 192k. Note: This input requires a source device that supports USB Audio Class 2 (UAC2). To computers connected to this input, the XMC-1 will appear as an external USB audio device.
Connecting the XMC-1 Rear Panel - Ethernet and USB Update Ports 1 2 FM AM 8 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN RECORD 7 6 ANALOG IN 1 PUSH PUSH 3 2 RB IN OUT RS BALANCED ANALOG IN 4 3 2 Z1 IR IN 3 Z2 R OUT 1 2 1 ZONE OUT OUT FRONT SURR BACK SUB 5 2 L LS 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT 1 3 2 4 1 DIGITAL AUDIO C TRIGGER OUT AES/EBU LB R IR OUT L SUBWOOFER OUT 1.
Connecting the XMC-1 Rear Panel - Infrared (IR) Remote Input and Output IR IN 1 IR OUT FM AM 8 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN RECORD 7 6 FRONT SURR BACK SUB ANALOG IN 1 PUSH BALANCED ANALOG IN 3 2 RB IN OUT RS 5 4 3 2 Z1 IR IN 3 Z2 R OUT 1 2 1 ZONE OUT OUT PUSH 2 2 L LS 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT 1 3 2 4 1 DIGITAL AUDIO C TRIGGER OUT AES/EBU LB R IR OUT L SUBWOOFER OUT 1. & 2. IR Remote Input and Output Connect a remote IR detector (eye) to this input.
Connecting the XMC-1 Rear Panel - Trigger Outputs TRIGGER OUT FM 3 2 4 1 AM 8 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN RECORD 7 6 FRONT SURR BACK SUB ANALOG IN 1 PUSH 3 2 IN RB BALANCED ANALOG IN OUT RS 5 4 3 2 Z1 IR IN 3 Z2 R OUT 1 2 1 ZONE OUT OUT PUSH 1 2 L LS 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT 1 3 2 4 1 DIGITAL AUDIO C TRIGGER OUT AES/EBU LB R IR OUT L SUBWOOFER OUT 1. Trigger Outputs (4) Connect each Trigger Output to one piece of trigger-enabled audio equipment.
Connecting the XMC-1 Rear Panel - Power Switch, IEC Power Receptacle, and Fuse Holder FM AM 8 7.1 ANALOG IN CENTER ANALOG IN RECORD 7 6 ANALOG IN 1 PUSH PUSH 3 2 RB IN OUT 4 3 2 OUT 1 2 1 ZONE OUT IR IN OUT FRONT SURR BACK SUB 5 Z1 RS BALANCED ANALOG IN 3 Z2 R 2 L LS 1 3 2 4 1 DIGITAL AUDIO C TRIGGER OUT AES/EBU LB R 7 CHANNEL ANALOG OUT IR OUT L SUBWOOFER OUT 1 3 2 1.
Connecting the XMC-1 XMC-1 Remote Control 1 2 12 STANDBY DIM MUTE ON 13 INPUTS 3 4 5 TUNER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MODE INPUT VOLUME 14 15 6 MUSIC MOVIE 7 8 9 LOUDNESS SPEAKER PRESET 16 SELECT INFO CENTER MENU SUB SURR 17 POWER VOLUME INPUT ZONE 2 11 AM/FM STATION SEEK TUNER TUNE Press the Dim button once to display the current Brightness setting; then, press the button repeatedly to adjust the Brightness setting of the XMC-1 front panel display; each subsequent press advanc
Connecting the XMC-1 6. Music & Movie Mode Buttons Press the Music or Movie Mode button to select that setting in the decoder. (This will set the Dolby or DTS decoder to use the mode option you select. The audible result will be slightly different depending on what mode you are in.) 7. Menu Navigation Buttons Use the Select Button (center), and the Up, Down, Left, and Right buttons for navigating the front panel and on-screen menus. 8.
Connecting the XMC-1 12. Mute Button Press the Mute button to mute the audio output on the XMC-1; press it again to unmute the audio. 13. On Button Press the On button to switch the XMC-1 from Standby mode to On. 14. Volume Up and Volume Down Buttons Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to raise and lower the audio volume on the XMC-1. Note: Audio level on the XMC-1 is controlled by an electronic digitally controlled analog ladder network.
Connecting the XMC-1 Using The USB Stream Input (the Computer/DAC Input) The USB Stream Input on the XMC-1 is used to connect the USB digital audio output of a device like a computer or other computer-based USB audio source. Connect your computer to your XMC-1 using a good quality commercial USB cable. Avoid using cables over two meters in length, and avoid unusual “audiophile” cables that may not comply with standard USB data cable specifications.
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your Emotiva XMC-1 requires no periodic maintenance or calibration. Cleaning your XMC-1 • • If necessary, the XMC-1 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the XMC-1, it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag, followed by wiping with a clean rag dampened with plain water and drying with a soft dry rag or cloth.
Care and Maintenance Changing the Main AC Power Fuse To test or change the main AC power fuse, do the following: • • Unplug the AC power cord from the IEC receptacle on the rear panel of the XMC-1. Carefully pry up the small plastic panel with the picture of a fuse on it - located adjacent to the power cable opening. The panel should snap, then slide straight out like a drawer. • Test the fuse, and replace it if it tests “bad”, or if it is obviously cracked or charred. • Carefully replace the fuse holder.
Care and Maintenance To close your XMC-1 back up for use after testing or changing the internal fuses, do the following: • While your XMC-1 is still in an upright position, put the shielding enclosure back in its proper position and replace the four screws securing it to the XMC-1 front panel. Remember that the shielding enclosure mounts under the lip on the inside of the front panel, and that the screws go through the front panel lip and thread into the metal of the shielding enclosure.
Care and Maintenance Changing Remote Control Batteries Emotiva recommends using high quality Alkaline “N-cell” batteries in the XMC-1 remote control. Installing the Remote Control Batteries The back plate of the XMC-1 remote control is attached by magnets. To remove it, simply insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the back plate - toward the bottom - and pry gently. To install batteries: • • • • Remove the back plate of the remote control. Locate the battery holder.
Care and Maintenance Updating the XMC-1 Firmware The firmware update is installed from a standard USB flash drive. The update consists of a single file, which may be downloaded and written to a USB drive, or may be provided on a pre-recorded flash drive. Note: If you download the firmware update file, it can be written to most standard USB drives.
Care and Maintenance Creating a Configuration Backup for the XMC-1 The Backup Configuration feature on the XMC-1 allows you to save your entire current configuration onto a USB drive. We STRONGLY suggest that, after configuring your XMC-1 just the way you want it, you save a backup copy of the configuration. You can then use this backup at a later date to restore your XMC-1 to its current configuration. (This is handy if you want to experiment with various options.
Care and Maintenance Restoring a Configuration Backup to the XMC-1 The Restore Configuration feature on the XMC-1 allows you restore a previously saved configuration from a USB drive. Note: RESTORING A SAVED CONFIGURATION WILL REMOVE/DELETE THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION. If you are unsure about whether you wish to do this, you may wish to save the current configuration - on a different USB flash drive - first.
Care and Maintenance Performing a Factory Reset on the XMC-1 The Factory Reset feature on the XMC-1 allows you restore all settings to their default factory configuration. Note: Performing a Factory Reset restores all current settings on your XMC-1 to their factory default settings, but does NOT erase the internal configuration backup file stored on the XMC-1 - if one exists. Note: A Factory Reset is used to restore your XMC-1 to its factory default configuration.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem: My XMC-1 won’t respond to the remote control or the front panel controls. Reason: Your XMC-1 has no power. • • • • Confirm that the rear panel Power switch in turned On. Confirm that the XMC-1 is plugged into an active outlet. Check main fuse in the XMC-1. Check internal fuses in the XMC-1. Problem: My XMC-1 won’t respond to the remote control (but the front panel controls work fine). Reason: Your remote control isn’t working.
Troubleshooting Problem: Dirac Live can’t see my XMC-1. Problem: My network remote control can’t see my XMC-1. Reason: Your XMC-1 may not be configured correctly. • • • Confirm that your XMC-1, network remote control, and the computer on which you installed Dirac Live, are connected to a live network port atached to your home network.
Troubleshooting Problem: It seems like I have to set the Volume on my XMC-1 to a much higher/lower number than I did yesterday to get the same output volume. Reason: The audio processors in the XMC-1 have a feature called normalization; if you adjust the Tone Trims or Level Trims in such a way that the result is to raise the overall gain, the XMC-1 will use its internal master gain control to ensure that digital audio signals aren’t clipped.
Appendices Appendices STANDBY 80 81 84 85 TUNER 88 DIM MUTE C3 C2 INPUTS C6 C7 1 89 4 CB 5 8C 2 XMC-1 3 6 8D MODE IR Remote Control Codes Product ID (HEX) 0x79 7 CE INPUT 90 CA ON 91 VOLUME D2 94MUSIC 95MOVIE D7 D6 LOUDNESS SPEAKER PRESET DB SELECT 98 99 9CINFO 8F CENTER DEMENU 9D 83 87 SUB CD C1 CC C0 POWER DA SURR 8B BACK C5 C9 C4 C8 TRIMS VOLUME INPUT ZONE 2 82 AM/FM 8E 86 STATION CF SEEK DF TUNER 8A TUNE D3 Page 93
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Notes All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products without prior notice. XMC-1 User Manual Revision 2.
