User's Manual

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
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 PC controls and
features are discussed in later sections of this chapter. The Dock
input is tied to the DOCK connector on the rear panel and is only
for use with iPod players connected to the DOCK input using 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 controls for the PC and Dock inputs are not user-adjustable
and are tied to specific functions. However the video inputs for these two
locations can be set to any of the available rear panel video inputs and are
as fully customizable as any of the other ten video inputs available.
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 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 the high-current amplifier, 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 a standard USB plug on one side and
a USB “Mini B” plug on the other side. Only the PC input can be
used with computer media players, as the PC input is “hard-wired”
to the USB jack.
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.