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 Overview ...................................................... 2-9
Remote Control Overview.......................................................... 2-9
Operation Considerations.......................................................................... 2-9
RV-5 Menu Overview .............................................................................. 2-10
Menu Navigation .................................................................................... 2-10
Remote Control Buttons .......................................................................... 2-11
Menu Options......................................................................................... 2-12
Menu Item Selection ............................................................................... 2-12
Remote Control Light Button .................................................................. 2-12
Command Matrix ................................................................................... 2-12 
						

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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 knob to adjust the volume level. The adjustable volume
range is -80 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB increments.
Note: The maximum volume level may be lower than +10 dB due to the
output level settings of the speakers.  Refer to Section 3: Setup for more
information on setting the speaker output levels.
To adjust the Main Zone volume level:
Rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise
to decrease the volume level in 1dB increments. The current
volume level is indicated on the bottom right side of the 2-line front
panel display.  
To adjust the Zone 2 volume level:
1. Press and hold the front panel Zone 2 input selection button that
corresponds with the current input source. For instance, if DVD is
the current Zone 2 input source, press and hold the DVD input
selection button in the Zone 2 area of the front panel.2. While holding down the Zone 2 input button, rotate the volume
knob clockwise to increase the volume or counter-clockwise to
decrease the volume.  On the front panel 2-line display, the
bottom left side displays that Zone 2 is selected and the bottom
right side indicates the current volume level.
Note: If you attempt to set the volume higher than the maximum or lower
than the minimum volume levels, the displayed volume level flashes.
4 TUNER/iPOD CONTROL BUTTONS
The Tuner Controls section of the front panel selects the station
frequencies,  AM or FM broadcast bands, Stereo or Monoaural
playback, and the saving or recalling of preset stations. The Tuner
controls also function as controls for the iPod, when using the
optional D-1 iPod Docking Station. See Section 5: Tuner, PC, and
Dock Controls for more information.
5  MAIN ZONE INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS
Individually select each of the twelve inputs available in the Main
Zone. When an input is selected, a blue LED lights in the
corresponding input selection button. When the Main Zone is
deactivated, pressing a Main Zone input selection button activates
the corresponding input in the Main Zone. 
When the RV-5 is in Standby, pressing a Main Zone input selection
button powers on the RV-5, selects the input in the Main Zone, and
turns off Zone 2.
6  ZONE 2 INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS
Individually select each of the twelve inputs available in Zone 2.
When an input is selected, an amber LED lights on the
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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 red.
Note: Activating the Main Zone OFF button on the front panel turns off
the audio, however the video continues to be output through both the
analog and HDMI video outs.  If using the HDMI Video In connection, only
the HDMI video is output.  If the analog Video In is used, then both analog
and HDMI video is output.  Main Zone OSD (On-Screen Display) menus
are also still available.
9  MUTE BUTTON
Mutes the Main Zone and Zone 2 volumes. Press the MUTE button to
mute the Main Zone volume level; “MUTE ON” appears in the 2-line
front panel and OSD displays. Press the MUTE button again to restore
the volume to its original level.  If a front panel Zone 2 input button is
held down, then pressing the MUTE button on the front panel will
mute the Zone 2 output. 
On the remote control, pressing the volume button once on the
remote while the volume is muted, turns off mute.  Pressing andholding the Volume button, while the sound is muted, resets to the
original pre-mute volume level, as displayed on the 2-line display,
and then increases or decreases the volume from that point, turning
off mute.
The LED in the MUTE button lights red when the Main Zone mute is
active, green when the Zone 2 mute is active, and amber when
both Zones are muted.  The volume can also be muted by using the
MUTE button on the remote control, which functions in the same
manner. However, the remote only mutes Zone 2 if the touch
screen is in the “Zone 2” menu layer.
10  MODE BUTTONS 
Use the Mode buttons to scroll to the previous () or next ()
available listening mode. Scrolling the Mode button reveals the
entire list of listening modes available for the currently selected
input and mode family.  For more information on selecting listening
modes, refer to Section 3: Setup.
11  ON/STANDBY BUTTON
Toggles the RV-5 between On and Standby.  The rear panel Power
Switch must be set to the ON position for the Standby button to be
active.  When the RV-5 is in the standby mode, pressing the
Standby button turns the unit on and changes the light in the
Standby button from red to blue. Power is still supplied to the RV-5
when standby mode is activated.
When the rear panel Power Switch is set to the ON position or AC
power is applied or restored, the RV-5 automatically enters the
standby mode.
Note: When taken out of standby, the RV-5 activates the Zone inputs that
were active in the previous operating session. 
						

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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
11. Component Video Input Connectors
12. Component Video Output Connector
13. HDMI Input Connectors
14. HDMI Output Connector15. Power Switch
16. AC Input Connector
17. Amplifier Outputs
18. IR Input Connector
19. Dock Connector
20. Preamplifier Outputs
21. Tuner Antenna 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
labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, Side L/R and Rear L/R.  These inputs
are used to connect source devices such as high-resolution DVD
players, DVD-Audio, or SACD players with discrete analog audio
outputs.  Depending on the source device in use, all eight
connectors may be used, although only the Front L/R,  Center, Side
L/R, and LFE are required for 5.1 analog audio signals.
3 STEREO ANALOG AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS
Provide stereo analog audio input. Six stereo analog audio input
RCA connectors labeled 1 to 6 are available.  
4 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS 
Provide digital audio input via four S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) and four
S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) input connectors. Connectors are compatible
with most PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS(-ES) sources.
5 ZONE 2 AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Provide preamplifier audio outputs for Zone 2.
6 USB CONNECTOR
Provides a USB port to connect to a PC computer, enabling the user
to listen to audio from the computer through the RV-5 Receiver.
The USB connector port is a “mini B” connector and requires a USB
cable (not included).  See Section 5: Tuner, PC, & Dock Controls for
more information on the playback of computer audio.
7 TRIGGER OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Provide a 12V DC output to control connected components.  Two
trigger output connectors are available as 3.5 mm mono mini
phone jacks.  The OUT 1 connector is the power trigger and is not
configurable; it is activated when the RV-5 is powered on or taken
out of Standby, and deactivated when the RV-5 is powered off,
either from the rear panel or by putting the RV-5 into Standby
mode.  The OUT 2 connector can be configured independently for
each input, refer to Section 3: Setup for more information on how to
configure the OUT 2 trigger.
Note: The OUT 2 trigger is referred to as “TRIGGER 2” in the Input Setup
menu.
8 RS-232 CONNECTOR
The  RS-232 serial connector provides serial remote control through a
standard RS-232 connection.  Refer to the Lexicon website
(www.lexicon.com) for more details on controlling the RV-5 Receiver
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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 RGB component video outputs.
Three inputs, labeled Component Video 1 to 3, are supplied.
12 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTOR
Provides one component output that can be used with any device that
is equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video intputs.  
13  HDMI INPUT CONNECTORS
Provide two HDMI inputs for devices such as a DVD player or HDTV
tuner.
14 HDMI OUTPUT CONNECTOR
Provides one HDMI output for HDMI-equipped video monitors.
15 POWER SWITCH
Use the Power Switch to connect or disconnect power from the AC
Input connector to the RV-5 Receiver. When the RV-5 is powered on,
the front panel Standby button or remote control ON & OFF buttons
can be used to activate and deactivate standby mode. When the
RV-5 is powered off via the rear panel switch, the Standby and ON
modes are not available.
16  AC INPUT CONNECTOR
Provides power to the RV-5 through the supplied power cord.
17  AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS
Provide audio outputs to the speakers. Channels are labeled for
Front L/R, Center, Side L/R, and Rear L/R speakers to facilitate
surround system setup. Normally, the REAR LEFT & REAR RIGHT
speakers are used in the Main Zone for 7.1 surround sound systems,
but they can also be used as the left and right outputs for Zone 2.
The amplifier binding posts can accommodate up to 10-gauge bare
wire.  See the next page for additional amplifier information. 
18  IR INPUT CONNECTOR
Accepts input of IR signals from infrared distribution equipment via
one 3.5mm jack that accepts a stereo plug (Tip/Ring/Sleeve
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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 RV-5
with an iPod, refer to Section 5: Tuner, PC, & Dock Controls.
20  PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUTS
Provide output for external power amplifiers for applications that
require them.
21 TUNER ANTENNA CONNECTORS
Provide two antenna connections  for the AM/FM radio tuner.  The
RV-5 accessories include two antennas, one for AM stations and one
for FM stations.
For information on how to use the AM/FM radio tuner, refer to
Section 5: Tuner, Dock, & PC Controls.
AMPLIFIER OVERVIEW
The RV-5 features a high-current 7-channel power amplifier with
85W per channel.  Gold-plated binding posts are provided for
speaker connections.
MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH THE AMPLIFIER 
OUTPUT
Use bare speaker wire with the amplifier output connectors. To
install, loosen the connector, insert the wire into the bottom of the
receptacle, then tighten the connector. 
Use up to 10-gauge speaker cable to ensure low-impedance
connections between the amplifier and the speakers. Observe
correct speaker polarity.
CAUTION! 
Do not connect the outputs of one channel to the outputs
of other channels or to other amplifiers. Do not
over-tighten speaker connectors as they can break and
will then require that the RV-5 be serviced.
UTILIZING SPARE CHANNELS
While the amplifier can support a 7.1-channel system, it is equally
suitable for use with 5.1-channel systems.  Since 5.1-channel
systems do not use all of the speaker outputs, the “spare” amplifier
outputs can be used for Zone 2 operation.
For example, if the RV-5 Receiver is used to run a 5.1-channel
system in the main listening area, then the two rear speaker outputs
can be used as Zone 2 left and right speakers in a second listening
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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 rear panel. This input is only for use with
iPod players. 
While all three of these inputs have devoted Remote Control menu
controls, the front panel Tuner controls are multi-functional buttons
that also operate the iPod functions when an iPod is plugged into
the Dock input.
For more information about the Tuner, PC, and Dock operation,
refer to Section 5: Tuner, PC, & Dock Controls.
REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW
The RV-5 Receiver remote control provides full operation of the
RV-5 including commands, such as menu navigation, that are not
available from the front panel. It is also designed to provide control
for the entire home theater system. This section provides a brief
overview of the remote control functions used to control the RV-5
Receiver. For detailed universal remote control operation,
programming instructions, and manufacturing codes, refer to
Appendix C. 
OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
The following factors can improve or impede remote control
operation.
Note the following before operating the RV-5 remote control:
 The remote control must be in line-of-sight with the front panel
IR receiver (unless using the optional RF-1 Receiver). Eliminate
obstructions between the remote control and the IR receiver.
The remote control may become unreliable if strong sunlight or
fluorescent light shines on the RV-5 IR receiver.
 For optimal performance, position the remote control within a
30-degree angle no more than 40 to 60 feet (12.2m to 18.3m)
from the RV-5. Placing the RV-5 inside a smoked glass cabinet
will reduce the remote control range.
 Remote controls for different components can interfere with
one another. Avoid using remote controls for different
components at the same time.
 Remote control batteries should be replaced as needed.
 To control the RV-5, the touch screen of the remote control
must be in the “LEX”, “ZONE 2”, or “TUNER” menu layers.
The Volume +/- and Mute controls, however, are always active,
regardless of the active menu layer.  The remote control ships
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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 audio-specific parameters,
such as treble and bass, as well as providing an audio status menu.
Refer to Section 4: Audio Controls & Video Status for more
information. 
The VIDEO STATUS menu is an information-only menu identifying
the current video status of the RV-5 Receiver.  For more information,
refer to Section 4: Audio Controls & Video Status.
The SETUP menu controls all aspects of setting up the RV-5 Receiver.
Refer to Section 3: Setup for more information.
The RV-5 menu structure can be viewed on the OSD (On-Screen
Display), which is a 480i or 480p video output signal to your monitor,
or on the front panel 2-line display, which displays the menus one line
at a time using the remote control navigation controls.  The front panel
2-line display can also be viewed on the OSD, in 480i resolution only.
Note: When the RV-5 menu structure is entered, most front panel buttons
and the remote control buttons are disabled until the menu structure is
exited.  The exceptions are the Volume Knob and Standby Button on the
front panel and the remote control Volume, Mute, and OFF buttons. Note
also that the disabled condition of the remote control only affects the
“LEX”, “TUNER”, and “ZONE 2” menu layers.
MENU NAVIGATION
Use the remote control arrow buttons to navigate the RV-5 menu
structure, shown in detail in Appendix B. The Command Matrix
Table, located later in this chapter, indicates the navigation
commands that the remote control buttons perform when the RV-5
command bank is activated by selecting the “LEX”, “TUNER”, or
“ZONE 2” options on the remote control touch screen.MAIN MENU
AUDIO CONTROLS
VIDEO STATUS
SETUP
ArrowNavigation Functions
(for “LEX”, “TUNER”, and “ZONE2” menu layers)

When a menu is open, press the remote control  arrow to
select the highlighted menu parameter. The menu parameter
will blink to indicate that it is selected.

When a menu is open, press the  arrow to close the menu and,
in most cases, open the previous menu. Subsequent presses
continue to close the current menu and open the previous menu
until the MAIN MENU is closed. 


When a menu is open, press the  and  arrow buttons to scroll
upward and downward through the complete list of menu param-
eters. The highlighted menu item appears in the front panel
display. All menu items appear in the OSD. The cursor
automatically wraps to the next menu parameter when the first or
last menu item is passed.
When a menu parameter is selected and blinking, press the  and
 arrow buttons to scroll through the available parameter
options.
SELECTPress the SELECT button to open the menu structure, open a
menu branch, or select a menu parameter.
MENUPress the MENU button to open the menu structure.
EXITWhen the menu is open, press the EXIT button to leave the menu.
Unlike the  arrow button which closes a menu layer, the EXIT
button completely closes the menu structure.