Lexicon Rv5 User Manual

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Basic Operation
Front Panel Overview ................................................................. 2-2
Rear Panel Overview ................................................................... 2-5
Amplifier Overview ..................................................................... 2-8
Making Connections With the Amplifier Output ........................................ 2-8
Utilizing Spare Channels............................................................................ 2-8
Tuner, PC, & Dock...

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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW
The RV-5 is shown below. The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond with the numbered items in the text.
1. Front Panel Display
2. IR Receiver
3. Volume Knob
4. Tuner/iPod Control Buttons
5. Main Zone Input Selection Buttons
6. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons7. Zone 2 Off Button
8. Main Zone Off Button
9. Mute Button
10. Mode Buttons
11. On/Standby Button
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1  FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
Use the front panel 2-line display to view the current input source,
input type, listening mode, and volume level.  The 2 x 20 character
display also functions as a display for messages and menus, one line
at a time. 
2  IR RECEIVER
The IR receiver receives infrared commands from the RV-5 remote
control. Blocking the IR receiver will prevent the remote control
from functioning properly (unless using the optional RF-1
Receiver).
3  VOLUME KNOB
Use the volume...

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pressing a Zone 2 input selection button activates the
corresponding input in Zone 2. 
When the RV-5 is in Standby, pressing a Zone 2 input selection
button powers on the RV-5, selects the input in Zone 2, and turns
off the Main Zone.
7  ZONE 2 OFF BUTTON
Deactivates Zone 2. When Zone 2 is off, the Zone 2 OFF button on
the front panel lights red.
8  MAIN ZONE OFF BUTTON
Deactivates the Main Zone.  When the Main Zone is off, the Main
Zone OFF button on the front panel lights...

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REAR PANEL OVERVIEW
The RV-5 rear panel is shown below. The numbers in the rear panel illustrations correspond with the numbered items in the text.
1. Microphone Input Connector
2. 8-CH Analog Audio Input Connector
Array
3. Stereo Analog Audio Input Connectors
4. Digital Audio Input Connectors
5. Zone 2 Audio Output Connectors
6. USB Connector
7. Trigger Output Connectors8. RS-232 Connector
9. S-Video/Composite Input Connectors
10. S-Video/Composite Ouput Connectors
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CAUTION! 
Never make or break connections to the RV-5 unless the
RV-5 and all associated components are powered off.
1 MICROPHONE INPUT CONNECTOR
Provides a microphone input for system calibration. The
microphone input is only for use with the supplied microphone
during the systemcalibration process. See Section 3: Setup for more
information on system setup and calibration.
2  8-CH ANALOG AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS
Provides 8-channel analog audio input via eight RCA connectors...

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9  S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE INPUT CONNECTORS
Provide the S-Video & Composite analog video inputs. Four
composite video connectors labeled 1 to 4 and four S-Video
connectors labeled 1 to 4 are available.
10 S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Provide the S-Video & Composite video outputs. One composite
video connector and one S-Video connector are available.
11  COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS
Provide inputs that can be used with any source device that is
equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or...

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19  DOCK CONNECTOR
Provides an interface for an iPod, which can then be accessed
through the RV-5.  To use this feature, the D-1 Dock option must be
installed to the rear panel DOCK connector.  With a compatible
iPod connected to the RV-5, selecting the DOCK input allows you to
play audio files from the iPod.  You can view and navigate through
the iPod menus using the RV-5 remote control or front panel
controls.  
For more information on the Dock option and how to use your...

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TUNER, PC, & DOCK OVERVIEW
The Tuner, PC, & Dock inputs are the only “hard-wired” inputs in
the RV-5 Receiver. Unlike the other inputs, these three have very
specific audio-only functionality. 
The Tuner input is for use with the internal AM/FM radio tuner. The
PC input is tied to the USB input on the rear panel and is for use
with media player software on a connected PC computer. The Dock
input is for use with the optional D-1 Dock accessory and is tied to
the DOCK input on the...

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RV-5 MENU OVERVIEW
When the remote control touch screen is in the
“LEX”, “TUNER”, or “ZONE 2” menu layers,
pressing MENU or SELECT on the RV-5 remote
control accesses the menu controls for the RV-5
Receiver.  The MAIN MENU is the root directory
of the RV-5 menu structure and has three branches: AUDIO
CONTROLS, VIDEO STATUS, and SETUP.  
Note: The DVD menu layer of the touch screen controls the Lexicon RT-20
and RT-10, if installed.
The AUDIO CONTROLS menu controls the...