Parasound AVC-1800 User manual

O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
AVC-1800 Audio Video Controller
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................9
About this Manual ...............................................................................................9
AVC-1800 Rear Panel Drawing ...........................................................................10
AVC-1800 Front Panel Drawing...........................................................................12
AVC-1800 Main Zone Remote Drawing ..............................................................14
AVC-1800 Remote Zone Remote Drawing..........................................................16
Making Connections toYour AVC-1800...............................................................17
AVC-1800 Input and Output Connection Drawing ...............................................18
AVC-1800 Front Panel Controls ..........................................................................22
AVC 1800 Remote Control Buttons.....................................................................25
Surround Processing Modes...............................................................................27
AVC-1800 On-screen Display..............................................................................29
Placement ofYour Home Theater Speakers........................................................29
Setting up your AVC 1800 ...................................................................................32
Bass Management Settings ................................................................................32
Calibrating Channel Levels..................................................................................33
Programming the Learning Remote Control........................................................34
OperatingYour AVC-1800 ...................................................................................36
Using the Tuner ...................................................................................................36
Operating the Remote Zone................................................................................38
Maintaining Your AVC-1800.................................................................................38
In Case of Trouble ...............................................................................................38
Blank Remote Control Drawings .........................................................................40
AVC-1800 Specifications.....................................................................................43
Record the following information for future reference:
Serial #_______________________ Date of Purchase__________________
Parasound Dealer__________________________________________________
Parasound Dealer's Phone Number____________________________________

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AVC-1800 AudioVideo Controller Features
•Full 24 bit Processing Using Crystal Semiconductor CS4926
•Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS Decoding
•Three Burr-Brown PCM1716 Dto A Converters
•Reference Quality FM/AM Stereo Tuner with 29 Presets
•Digital Inputs and Surround Modes are Assignable to Sources
•Four Audio/Video Inputs with Composite and S-Video Connectors
•On-screen Display and Front Panel Indicators
•Illuminated, Eight Source Learning Remote Control
•Separate Rear Panel Infrared Input Connectors for Main and Zone
•Dual Zone Audio Controller With Separate 12 Volt DC Trigger
•5.1 Analog Input for Future Format Compatability
Licensing Acknowledgements
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Copyright
1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All Rights Reserved
` Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued
and pending. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround”, are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers
5,043,970; 5,189,703; and 5,222,059.
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Important Safety Instructions
Save these instructions for future use
This triangle alerts you to the dangerous voltages inside that may be a shock hazard.
This triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in this manual.
üFollow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit.
üAlways use with the correct line voltage. Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for power
requirements. Be advised that different operating voltages may require the use of a different line cord and/
or attachment plug.
üDo not install the unit in an unventilated rack, or directly above heat producing equipment such as power
amplifiers. Observe the maximum ambient operating temperature listed in the product specification.
üSlots and opening on the case are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation and prevent it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind through the
ventilation slots. Never spill a liquid of any kind on the unit.
üNever attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to any of the unit’s connectors.
üTo prevent shock or fire hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture, or operate it where it will be
exposed to water.
üDo not attempt to operate the unit if it has been dropped, damaged, exposed to liquids, or if it exhibits a
distinct change in performance indicating the need for service.
üThis unit should only be opened by qualified service personnel. Removing covers will expose you to
hazardous voltages.
üAdhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
üTake precautions not to defeat the grounding or polarization of the units power cord.
üDo not overload wall outlet, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk
of fire or electrical shock.
üRoute power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point at which
they exit from the unit.
üThe unit should be cleaned only as recommended.
Communications Notice
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with
the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designated to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. It this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
üReorient the television receiving antenna
üRelocate the AVC-2500 away from the television
üPlug theAVC-2500 into a differentAC outlet so that theAVC-2500 and television are on different branch
circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: “How to identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government printing office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.004-000-00345-4.
Le présent appareil numénque n’ émet pan de bruits radioélectriques dépassant len limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radloélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Español
Instrucciones Importantes de Seguridad
Guarde esta instrucciones para uso posterior. Utilice siempre el voltaje correcto. Dirijase a las instrucciones de
operación del fabricante para obtener las especificaciones de potencia. Esté al tanto de que voltajes de operación
distintos requleren el uso de cables y/o enchufes distintos.
No instale esta unidad en un estante sin ventilación, ni tampoco directamente encima de equipos que generen calor
tales como amplificadores de potencia. Fijese en las temperaturas ambientales máximas de operacidn que se
mencionan en las especificaciones del producto.
Las aperturas y ranuras del chasis sirven para proveer a ventilacion necesaria para operar Ia unidad con seguridad
y para prevenir sobrecalentamiento, y por lo tanto no pueden ser obstruidas o cubiertas. No introduzca objetos de
ningún tipo a través de las ranuras de ventilacón. y nunca deje caer ningún liquido sobre la unidad.
Nunca conecte ningún tipo de salida de amplificadores de sonido directamente a los conectores de la unidad.
Para prevenir descargas eléctricas o incendios, mantenga la unidad alejada de la lluvia,humedad o cualquier lugar
en el que pueda entrar en contacto con agua.
No trate de hacer funcionar la unidad si se ha caído, esta dañada, ha entrado en contacto con liquidos, o si nota
cualquier cambio brusco en su funcionamiento que indique la necesidad de hacerle un servicio de mantenimiento.
Estaunidad deberáser abiertapor personal calificado. Siusted quitalas coberturasse expondrá avoltajespeligrosos.
Este triángulo que aparece en su componente le advierte soDre aexistenc;a dentro del
chasis de voltajes peligrosos sin aislantes …voltajes que son lo suficientemente grandes
como para causar electrocución.
Este triángulo que aparece en su componente lo alerta sobre las instrucciones de operación y
mantenimiento importantes que estan en los materiales de lectura que se incluyen.
Français
Instructions de Sûretè Importantes
Gardez ces instructions pour réference future.
Observez toutes les instructions et tous les avertisserments marqués sur l’appareil.
Branchez uniquements sur un réseau de tension indiquée. Consultez le manuel d’instruction du fabriquant pour les
spécifications de courant. N’oubliez pas que différentes tensions peuvent nécessiter l’utilisation de cables et/ou de
fiches de connexion différents.
N’installez pas l’appareil en un compartiment non-aéré ou directement audessus d’équipements générateurs de
chaleur, tels qu’amplificateurs de courants, etc. Ne dépassez pas Ia température ambiante maximale de
fonctionnement indiquée dans les spécifications du produit.
Des fentes et ouvertures sont prévues dans le boîtier pour l’aération; Pour assurer le bon fonctionnement et pour
prévenir l’échauffement, ces ouvertures ne doivent pas être couvertes ou bloquées. N’insérez pas d’objets dans les
fentes d’aération. Empêchez tout liquide de se répandre sur l’appareil.
Ne connectez jamais d’amplificateurs audio directement aux connecteurs de l’appareil.
Pour empêcher les chocs électriques et le danger d’incendie, évitez d’exposer l’appareil à Ia plule ou à l’humidité,
et ne le mettez pas en marche en un endroit où iI serait exposé aux éclaboussures d’eau.
N’essayez pas de faire fonctionner l’appareil s’il est tombé à terre, a été endommangé, exposé à un liquide, ou si
vous observez des différences nettes dans son fonctionnement, indiquant Ia nécessité de réparations.
Cet appareil ne dolt être ouvert que par un personnel de service qualifié. En enlevant les couvercles vous vous
exposez à des tensions électriques dangereuses.
Ce triangle. sur votre appareil vous avertit de a présence de tension dangereuse, non-isolée à
l’inténeur du boîtier.. une tension suffisante pour représenter un danger d’électrocution.
Ce triangle sur sur votre appareil vous invite de suivre d’importantes instructions d’utiiisation et
d’entretien dans Ia documentation Iivrée avec le produit.

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Deutsch
Wichtige Sicherheitsanweisungen
Heben Sie sich diese Sicherheitsanweisungen auch für später auf.
Befolgen Sie alle auf der Vorrichtung stehenden Anweisungen und Warnungen. Immer nur mit der richtigen
Spannung verwenden! Die Gebrauchsanweisungen des Herstellers informieren Sie über die elektrischen
Anforderungen Vergessen Sie nicht daß bei verschiedenen Betriebsspannungen ggf. auch verschiedene
Leitungskabel und/oder Verbindungsstecker zu verwenden sind.
Stellen Sie die Vorrichtung nicht in ein unbelüftetes Gestell oder unmittelbar uber wärmeerzeugende Geräte
wie z.B. Tonverstärker. Halten Sie die In den Produktspezifikationen angegebene maximale
Umgebungstemperatur bei Betrieb ein.
Schlitze und Öffnungen im Gehause dienen der Belüfung; um verläßlichen Betrieb sicherzusteilen und
Überheizen zu vermeiden dürfen diese Öffnungen nich verstopft oder abgedeckt werden. Stecken Sie nie
irgend einen Gegenstand durch die Belüftungsschlitze. Vergießen Sle keine Flüssigkeiten auf denApparat.
Schließen Sie nie Tonverstärker unmittelbar an einen Anschluß des Apparates an.
Um elektrischen Schlag oder Feuer zu vermeiden, setzen Sie denApparat weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aus
und betreiben Sie ihn nicht dort wo Wasser eindringen könnte.
Versuchen Sie nicht denApparat zu betreiben falls er fallen gelassen,beschädigt, oder Flüssigkeiten ausgesetzt
wurde, oder falls sich seine
Arbeitsweise derartändert daß daraus ein Bedarf nach Raparatur zu schließen ist.
Dieser Apparat sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachleuten geöffnet werden. Das Abnehmen von Abdeckungen
setzt Sie gefährlichen Spannungen aus.
Dieses Dreieck auf IhremApparat warnt Sie vor nicht-isolierter, gefahrlicher Spannung im Gehäuse
stark genug um eine Benührungsgefahr darzusteilen.
Dieses Dreieck auf IhremApparat bedeutet daß wichtige Betriebsund Wartungsanweisungen in der
mitgelieferten Dokumentation zu finden sind.
Italiano
Importanti norme di sicurezza
Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro.
Osservare tutte le istruzioni e le avvertenze apposte sull’unità.
Utilizzareesclusivamente conIa tensionedirete correrta. Consuitarele istruzioni operativefornite dal fabbricante
per i dati riguardanti Ia tensione e l’assorbimento di corrente. Potrebbe essere necessario l’uso di cavi di rete
e/o di spine diverse a seconda della tensione utilizzata.
Non installare l’unita in uno scaffale privo di ventilazione oppure direttamente sopra una fonte di calore,
come, ad esempio, un amplificatore. Non superare Ia temperatura ambientale massima di funzionamento
riportata nei dati tecnici del prodotto.
Le fessure e le altre aperture nella scatola servono alla ventilazione. Per un funzionamento affidabile, e per
evitare un eventuale surriscaldamento. queste aperture non vanno ostruite o coperte in nessun modo. Evitare
in tutti i casi di inserire oggetti di qualsiasi genere attraverso le fessure di ventilazione. Non versare mai del
liquido di nessun tipo sull’unltà.
Evitare sempre di collegare le uscite dell’amplificatore audio direrttamente ai connettori dell’unità.
PerprevenireiI pericolodi folgorazionee di incendio non esporrel’unità allapioggia oad un’umidità eccessiva;
evitare di adoperare l’unità dove potrebbe entrare in contatto con acqua.
Evitare di adoperare l’unità se Ia stessa è stata urtata violentemente, se ha subito un danno, se è stata esposta
ad un liquido o in caso di un evidente cambiamento delle prestazioni che indichi Ia necessità di un intervento
di assistenza tecnica.
Ogni intervento sulI’unità va eseguito esclusivamente da personale qualificato. La rimozione della copertura
comporta l’esposizione al pericolo di folgorazione
II presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte della presenza di tensioni pericolose
non isolate all’interno della copertura... tali tensioni rappresentano un pericolo di folgorazione
II presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte l’utente della presenza nella allegata di
importanti istruzioni relative al funzionamento ed alla manutenzione.

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Dansk
Vigtig information om sikkerhed
Gem denne Vejledning til senere brug.
Folg alle anvisninger og advarsler pá apparatet.
Apparatetskal altidtilsluttes den korrektespænding. Derhenvises tilbrugsanvisningen,derindeholder specifikationer
for strømforsyning. Der gøres opmærksom pá, at ved varierende driftsspændinger kan det blive nødvendigt at
bruge andre lednings- og/eller stiktyper.
Apparatet má ikke monteres i et kabinet uden ventilation eller lige over andet udstyr der udvikler varme, f.eks.
forstærkere. Den maksimale omgivelsestemperatur ved drift, der stár opført i specifikationerne, skal overholdes.
Der er ventilationsábninger i kabinettet. For at sikre apparatets drift og hindre overophedning má disse ábninger
ikke blokeres eller tiIdækkes. Stik aldrig noget ind igennem ventilationsábningerne, og pas pá aldrig at spilde
nogen form for væske pá apparatet.
Udgangsstik fra audioforstærkere má aldrig sættes direkte i apparatet.
Apparatet má ikke udsættes for regn eller fugt og má ikke bruges i nærheden af vand for at undgá risiko for
elektrisk stød og brand.
Apparatet má aldrig bruges, hvis det er blevet stødt, beskadiget eller vádt, eller hvis ændringer i ydelsen tyder pá,
at det trænger til eftersyn.
Dette apparat má kun ábnes af fagfolk. Hvis dækslet tages af, udsættes man for livsfarlig højspænding.
Denne mærkat pá komponenten advarer om uisoleret, fartig spænding i aparatet... høj nok til at give
elektrisk stod.
Denne mærkat pá komponenten advarer om vigtig drifts- og vedligeholdsinfornation I den tuhorende
titteratur.
Svenska
Viktiga säkerhetsföreskrifter
Spara dessa föreskrifter för framtida bruk.
Följ alla anvisningar och Varningar som anges pá enheten.
Använd alltid rätt nätspänning. Se tiliverkarens bruksanvisningar för information om effektkrav. Märkväl, art
andra matningsspänningar eventuellt kräver att en annan typs nätsladd och/eiler kontakt används.
Installerainte enheteni ettoventileratstativ,eller direkt ovanförutrustningarsom avger värme,t exeffekfförstärkare.
Se till att omgivningens temperatur vid drift Inte överskrider det angivna värdet i produktspecifikationen.
Behallaren ar försedd med hál och bppningar för ventilering. För att garantera tillförlitlig funktion och förhindra
överhettning får dessa öppningar inte blockeras ellertackas. Inga förernal får skuffas in genom ventilationshalen.
Inga vatskor får spilfas pa enheten.
Anslut aidrig audioeffekfförstarkarutgangar direkt till nagon av enhetens kontakter.
För art undvika elstot eller brandfara får enheten inte utsattas för regn eller fukt, eller användas pá ställen dar den
blir vät.
Använd inte enheten om den har fallit i golvet, skadats, blivit vät. eller om dess prestanda förändrats märkbart.
vilket kräver service.
Enheten får öppnas endast av behörig servicepersonal. Farliga spänningar blir tiligangliga när locken tas bort.
Denna triangel, som visas pá din komponent. varnar dig am en aisolerad fartig spänning inne i
enheten. Den na spänning ar eventuetit sá hög att fara för eistöt föreligger.
Denna triangel, som visas pá din komponent, anger att viktiga bruksanvisningar och
serviceanvisningar ingár I dokumentationen frága.

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Norsk
Viktig Informasjon om sikkerhet
Ta vare pá denne veiledningen for senere bruk.
Folg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er angitt pá apparatet. Apparatet skal alltid anvendes med korrekt
spenning. Produktbeskrivelsen inneholder spesifikasjoner for stromkrav.Vær oppmerksom pá at det ved ulike
driftsspenninger kan være nodvendig a bruke en annen ledning- og/ eller stopseltype.
Apparatet skal ikke monteres i skap uten ventilasjon, eller direkte over varmeproduserende utstyr, som for
eksempel kraftforsterkere. Den maksimale romtemperaturen som står oppgitt i produktbeskrivelsen, skal
overholdes.
Apparatet er utstyrt med ventilasjonsápninger. For at apparatet skal være pálitelig I bruk og ikke overopphetes.
má disse ápningene ikke blokkeres eller tildekkes. Stikk aldri noe inn I ventilasjonsápningene, og pass pá at
det aldri søles noen form for væske apparatet.
Utgangsplugger fra audioforsterkere skal aldri koples direkte til apparatet.
Unnga brannfare og elektrisk stat ved å sørge for at apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet og ikke
anvendes i nærheten av vann. Apparatet skal ikke brukes hvis det har bliff utsatt for støt, er skadet eller bIitt
vått, eller hvis endringer i ytelsen tyder pá at det trenger service. Dette apparatet skal kun åpnes av fagfolk.
Hvis dekselet fjernes, utsettes man for livsfarlig høyspenning.
Komponenten er merket med denne trekanten, som er en advarsei om at det finnes uisolert, farlig
spenning inne i kabinettet… hoy nok til á utgjore en fare for elektrisk støt.
Komponenten er merket med denne trekanten, som betyr at den tilhørende litteraturen inneholder
viktige opplysninger om drift og vedlikehold.
Suomi
Tärkeitä turvallisuusohjeita
Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten.
Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia.
Käytä aina oikeaa verkkojännitettä. Tehovaatimukset selviävät valmistajan käyttöohjeista. Huomaa, että en
käyttöjännitteet saattavat vaatia toisenialsen verkkojohdon ja/tai -pistokkeen käytön.
Älä asenna yksikköä telineeseen jossa ei ole tuuletusta. tai välittömästi lämpöä tuottavien laitteiden, esim,
tehovahvistimien, yläpuolelle. Ympäristön lämpötila käytössä ei saa yiittää tuotespesifikaation
maksimilämpötilaa.
Kotelo on varustettu tuufetusreiillä ja -aukoilla. Luotettavan toiminnan vaimistamiseksi ja ylilämpenemisen
valttämiseksi näitä aukkoja ei saa sulkea tai peittää. Mitään esineitä el saa työntää tuuletusaukkoihin. Mitään
nesteitä ei saa kaataa yksikköön.
Älä kytke audiotehovahvistimen lähtöjä suoraan mihinkään yksikön liittimeen.
Sähköiskun ja palovaaran välttämiseksi yksikkö ei saa olla sateessa tai kosteassa, eikä sitä saa käyttää märässä
ympäristössä.
Älä käytä yksikköä jos se on pudonnut, vaurioitunut, kostunut, tai jos sen suorituskyky on huomattavasti
muuttunut, mikä vaatii huoltoa.
Yksikönsaa avata vain laitteeseenperehtynythuoitohenkilö. Kansienpoisto altistaasinut vaarallisillejännitteille.
Tämäkolmio, joka esiintyykomponentissasi. varoittaasinua eristämattömänvaaraliisenjännitteen
esiintymisestä yksikön sisällä. Tämä jännite saattaa olla riittävän korkea aiheuttamaan
sähköiskuvaaran.
Tämä kolmio, joka esiintyy komponentissasi, kertoo sinulle, että tässä tuotedokumentoinnissa
esiintyy tärkeitä käyttö- ja ylläpitoohjeita.

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this precision component and thank you for your
selection of Parasound.Your new AVC-1800 Audio Video Controller is designed to be the
heart of your home theater system and to provide you with years of listening and viewing
enjoyment.
Surround modes include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, and two channel stereo.You
can set up yourAVC-1800 to detect the type of signal present at each input and automatically
decode it based on how the source software was originally encoded. Your AVC-1800 also
has discrete 5.1 channel analog inputs to accommodate the possibility of future formats.
The AVC-1800 has audio connections for independent remote zone operation. This feature
allows you to route any of the analog audio sources connected to the AVC-1800 to both the
main zone (Main) and a separate remote zone (Zone).
Ifyou are ina hurryto haveyourAVC-1800up and running and ifyou are alreadycomfortable
with installing audio/video systems, refer to the drawings and descriptions on pages 10-16.
However, since the AVC-1800 has extensive control capabilities, we strongly advise you
take the time to read these instructions thoroughly.You will need them to fully understand
and appreciate its extensive capabilities.
About this Manual
The names of connectors and controls are italicized to help you find what you are looking
for within in a particular section. On-screen and front panel display indications are in small
capital letters. This manual was also written with the assumption that you have some prior
experience hooking up and installing audio/video systems.
Unpacking and Inspection
Carefullyunpack yourAVC-1800AudioVideo Controller and locatethe enclosed accessories:
AVC-1800 Owner's Manual
Warranty Card (NorthAmerica only. Warranties in other regions provided by the respective
authorized Parasound Distributor)
Universal remote control with 4 AAA batteries
Detachable AC cord
FM Folded Dipole 300 ΩAntenna
FM 300 ohm to 75 Ωbalun matching transformer
Threaded DIN to F type 75 Ωcoax FM antenna adapter
AM loop antenna
Be sure to carefully inspect theAVC-1800 for any signs of shipping damage. If you believe
you notice any, contact your Parasound Dealer immediately. Be sure to save both cartons
and the packing inserts for future transport and always pack the smaller carton into a larger
protective outer carton before shipment.
Placement ofYour AVC-1800
Install your AVC-1800 near your source equipment so you can use the shortest possible
interconnect cables. Keep your AVC-1800 out of direct sunlight because it could interfere
with the remote control sensor.You should also keep the unit away from heat sources such
as hot air ducts radiators and moisture sources such as open windows.

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Parasound AVC-1800 Parasound Products, Inc. Audio Video Controller San Francisco, CA USA
AC 120V 50/60Hz
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"Dolby","Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. All Rights Reserved Copyright 1992-1997 Dobly Laboratories, Inc.
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are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. issued and pending. "DTS", "DTS Digital Surround", and THX are registered from LucasFilm Ltd. Lucasfilm All Rights Reserved. Manufactured under license Trademarks of Lucasflim Ltd. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents
Power Consumption: 32W
Personnel.
2Do Not Remove Cover. No User
Servicing To Qualified Service Serviceable Parts Inside. Refer To Prevent Electric Shock, CAUTION:
Digital
Input
Optical
Audio
DC Trigger
Center
Zone
Surround
Main Zone
Coaxial
L
R
CenterSurround
Sub
Main
Front FrontZone
Out Out
In In Video 1
Video 1
Monitor Out
5.1 Analog Input
Ext Remote
Out
Video 2 Out
In In
Video 2
Video 4
NTSC
Format
Video 4
PAL
Video 3 Video 3
Video
AMGND
Bass Management
Antenna 75
Small
Off
Large Off
Small
Large
Speaker Configuration
Audio 2
L
Audio 3
Small
Large
SurroundL & R Center
Audio 1
Sub
300 Hz
LPF
S Video
Main Output Subwoofer
OutOutInOutInOut Audio
In
Audio
R
W
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1. Antenna Input Connections and AM Antenna Clamp Connect your antennas to these inputs. Antennas are provided, but you can use other antennas for improved reception. The providedAM antenna snaps into the AM antenna clamp. 2. Bass Management and Video Format Switches These switches allow you to configure the bass management circuitry to match your speaker system. The video format switch selects NTSC or PAL formats for proper video synchronization. 3. Audio-Only 1-3 Analog Inputs and Audio Record Output All three analog Audio-only inputs are compatible with typical analog line level sources. Connect the left and right analog audio output of your audio source components to any of these audio-only inputs. Note that Audio 1 has a set of Record Out jacks. Connect the left and right Record output jacks of the AVC- 1800 to the Record/Input jack of your analog recording component.
4. Audio/Video 1-4 Analog Inputs and Audio/Video 1-2Video Record Output Jacks All four audio/video analog inputs are compatible with typical analog line level sources. Connect the left and right analog audio output of your audio/video source components to these In Jacks.Video 1and 2 also have a set of analog audio Record Out jacks. Connect these outputs of the AVC-1800 to the Record/Input jacks of your analog recording component.Video 1 and 2 also have a set of video Record Outputjacks. Connectthese outputsof the AVC-1800 totheVideo Record/Input jack ofyour recordingcomponent suchaVCR. 5. Composite and S-Video Inputs Each of the four Audio/Video Inputs has both composite and S-video connectors with separate video circuits and amplifiers.TheAVC-1800 cannotconvert video signals from S-Video to composite video, or vice versa. For example, when you connect a video signal to one of the fourRCA compositeRCA inputjacks,the videosignal willonly beavailablethrough the RCA composite Monitor and Record output jacks.
6. Video Monitor Outputs There are both composite and S-Video output connections on the AVC-1800. Connect the Composite and/or S-Video Monitor Out connectors to the corresponding input connector of your monitor or projector. 7. Zone Outputs The Zone audio output connections provide independent remote zone operation. Connect the left and right Zone audio output to your remote zone amplifier or system controller. 8. Main Outputs The AVC-1800 provides stereo output pairs for the left and right front and surround speakers, a monaural output for the center speaker, and a monaural output for the subwoofer. Connect these outputs to the inputs of your power amplifiers. 9. 5.1 Analog Inputs The 5.1 Analog Input connections accept six channels of processed analog output from a DVD audio player. Connect the six discrete outputs of your source component to the corresponding 5.1 Analog inputs of theAVC-1800.You can also use the left and right channel of the 5.1 analog inputs for an additional two channel analog source.
Rear Panel Connections 10. Infrared Inputs
The Main and Zone external infrared inputs acommodate infrared remote control operation from the main and remote zones. Connect the output of separate compatible infrared repeater systems to these inputs. 11. DCTriggers TheseDC Trigger outputsprovidea +12Volt DCtrigger to activate equipment such as power amplifiers or relays in each zone. Connect these outputs to the DC trigger input of the component you want to activate. 12. Digital Inputs YourAVC-1800 has four digital inputs: two fiber-optic Toslink inputs and two 75 Ω Coaxial inputs. Connect the digital outputs of your source equipment to these inputs. 13. AC Line Cord Connection The rear panel mounted IEC standard AC receptacle acceptstheAC cordsupplied withyourAVC-1800. Plug the female end of the AC cord firmly into the rear mountedAC receptacle and make sure that it is properly seated, then connect the male end to an uninterrupted AC power line.

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Front Panel Controls
1. On-Off Button Press the On-Off button to turn theAVC-1800 on and off. When you first turn the unit on, the front panel displays show the last selected sourceinput, digitalinput, surroundmode, and master volume level.The tuner frequency and station preset numbers are also displayed. 2. Infrared Receiver Infrared signals from the remote control are received through the IR receiving eye for the main zone. 3. Tuner Control Buttons Mono Press the Mono button to receive weaker stations and reduce interchannel noise. FM/AM This button allows you to select FM and AM frequency bands. Preset The preset button scrolls through all 29 preset stations that you may store into memory one at a time. Preset numbers without active broadcast frequencies are skipped when the preset button is pressed. Tune f ef e
f ef e
f e Buttons
While in theAuto tuning mode, pressing this button normally advances to the next active broadcast frequency. In the manual tuning mode, these buttons select FM frequencies in 100 kHz steps (50 kHz steps for export units) and AM frequencies in 10 kHz steps (9 kHz for export units)
4. Tone Controls and Indicator The Bass control boosts and cuts low frequencies +/- 10 dB. The Treble control boosts and cuts high frequencies +/- 10 dB. The Tone indicatorilluminates whenthe tone circuitry is activated with the Tone button. The Bass and Treble controls only affect theleft andright channelsinthe2channel mode. 5. Input Selection Buttons Pressthese buttonsto selecttheTuner,Audio/ Video inputs 1-4, or Audio 1-3 inputs. 6. Front Panel Display Tuner Display The tuner display indicates the current status of the built-in tuner. These indications include the FM orAM band, frequency, auto ormanual tuning,signal strength andselected preset. This display remains on even if the tuneris notselected soyou know what station you will be on when you select the tuner. Surround Mode Indicators These indicators let you know the type of digital bitstream theAVC-1800 has detected and how the signal is being processed. Pro Logic Indicator This indicator illuminates when you select Pro Logic for an analog, PCM, or Dolby Digital 2/0 signals. 5.1 Indicator This indicator illuminates whenever the AVC-1800 has detected a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel encoded signal. Re-Eq Indicator This indicator illuminates when Re-Equalization is active.
2 Ch Indicator This indicator illuminates when the AVC- 1800 has been set to two-channel operation or it detects a Dolby Digital 2/0 signal. Incoming 5.1 signals are downmixed to two channels when this is on. Volume Level This indicator displays the master level of the AVC-1800 from -60 dB to + 10 dB. Analog Overload Indicator This red indicator will illuminate when the internal A toD converters are overloaded. This can only occur while an analog source is overloading the input. Mute Indicator This indicator lights when the Mute button is engaged from the remote control. This LED also lights when the remote zone is on while the main zone is off. Digital and Analog Input Indicators These LEDs light when the corresponding digital (Optical 1-2, Coax 1-2) or Analog input is selected with the Digital button. DTS indicator This indicator illuminates when the AVC-1800 has detected a DTS bitstream. Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital indicator illuminates when the AVC-1800 has detected a Dolby Digital bitstream. 7. Center Delay Button Press this button to select delay time for the center channel speaker. Each press of this button increases delay from one mS to a maximum of five mS.
8. Tone Button This button activates the bass and treble controls.The TONE indicator illuminates when
the tone controls are active. 9. Re-EQ Button Press the Re-EQ button to engage Lucasfilm Re-Equalization. Press it again to turn it off. 10. Digital Button The Digital button selects the four digital inputs or the analog input. When you select a digital input to accompany one of the input sources, theAVC-1800 will recall that digital inputthe nexttime youselect theinput source, thereby linking them together. 11. Surround Button By pressing the Surround button, you can select between 5.1, Pro Logic, and two channel. Selecting the two-channel surround mode will downmix a 5.1 channel signal. 12. 5.1 Analog Indicator This LED lights when you select the 5.1 analog input. 13. Zone Indicators When the remote zone is on, the Active LED lights.TheZone LEDlights for5 secondsafter a remote zone command is issued. 14. Reset Button Access Hole This button restores all factory defaults and clears the programmed memory. Use a toothpick or small non-metal tool to access the reset button. 15.Volume Control This control adjusts the master volume up and down in 1 dB increments.The volume display changes to show the current volume level.

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Enter Tune
Disc
Input Level
AVC DVD CD ZONE
SAT
Display Digital
Surround
Trim
Volume
Tune
Volume
Mute
PresetPreset
TV VCR CBL
On
Off
MonoMem FM/AMMan
Tuner
Vid 1 Vid 2 Vid 3 Vid 4
Tone Delay
Aud 1 Aud 2 Aud 3
Light5.1 Cal
MAC 1 MAC 2 MAC 3 MAC 4
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Re-EQ Dyn
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20
10
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8
11
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6
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21
22
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23 24
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Press the AVC button to
control the main zone
of the AVC-1800.
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1. Programming Status LED
Thisthree-color LEDflashes whenprogramminginfrared codes
into the learning remote control.
2. EIght Device Buttons
The device buttons allow you to choose different “pages” to
control up to six additional components. Note: Press the AVC
button first to control the main zone of the AVC-1800 and press
the Zone button to operate the remote zone.
3. Display Button
The Display button activates the on-screen display to show the
operational status of the AVC-1800.
4. Digital Button
The Digital button allows you to select any of the four digital
inputs or the analog input.
5. Input Level Buttons
These buttons adjust the signal level to the analog input circuit
to prevent overload and distortion.
6. Surround Button
Press the Surround button to select the Surround Processing
modes, including Pro Logic, 5.1, and two channel stereo.
7. On and Off Buttons
Press the On button to turn the AVC-1800 on; press the Off
button to turn it off this function is differein for remote zone
operation. See page 16.
8. Trim Button
Press and release the Trim button to temporarily trim channel
levels to suit your taste while watching a film or listening to a
recording.
9. Volume Button
The Volume g and h buttons adjust the master volume up and
down in 1 dB steps. These buttons are also used for making
adjustments during trim and calibration operations.
10. Mute Button
Pressthe Mute buttonto interruptthe audiosignal fromreaching
the Main analog output jacks of the AVC-1800.
11. Tune ff
ff
f Button
When the tuner is active, pressing the Tune f button selects
the previous available broadcast frequency.
12. Tune ee
ee
e Button
When the tuner is active, pressing the Tune e button selects
the next available broadcast frequency.
13. Preset ff
ff
f Button
When the tuner is active, each press of the Preset f button
selects the previous preset station.
14. Preset ee
ee
e Button
When the tuner is active, each press of the Preset ebutton
selects the next preset station.
15. Tone Button
This button activates the bass and treble controls. The tone
controls are only available in the 2 channel mode.
16. Delay Button
Press this button to select the amount of delay time for the
rear surround speakers.
17. Dynamic Range Control Button
The Dyn button engages a fixed degree of Dynamic Range
Control if there was any included in the bitstream during the
encoding process.
18. Re-EQ Button
Press the Re-EQbuttonto engageLucasfilmRe-Equalization
for any of the Surround modes.
19. Direct Access Source Buttons
Thesebuttonsprovidedirect accessto eachof theseveninputs
plus the tuner.
20. Tuner Functions
These buttons control the tuner functions of the AVC-1800
including Memory, Mono, Manual Tuning, andAM/FM band
selection.
21. Numerical Preset Buttons 1-10, 11-20, 21-29
Pressing any of these numerical preset buttons allows you to
select the radio station previously memorrized between 1
and 10. To access preset numbers above 10, press the
numerical button again to add 10 to that preset number. For
example, pressing 5 twice accesses preset 15 and pressing
three times accesses preset 25.
22. Macro Buttons
The four macro buttons allow you to program a series of
commands for one touch operation of multiple functions of
different components such as turning on the AVC-1800 and
your DVD player and selecting play.
23. 5.1 Button
This button instructs theAVC-1800 to receive signals from
the 5.1 Analog Input jacks. It does not select 5.1 digital
surround decoding.
24. Light Button
The Light button illuminates all the remote control buttons
for approximately 5 seconds.
25. Cal Button
Press the Cal button to activate the calibration circuitry that
allows you to set the output levels of each channel of the
AVC-1800.
The Learning Remote Control
Main Zone Control Buttons

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Enter Tune
Disc
AVC DVD CD ZONE
SAT
Volume
Tune
Volume
Mute
PresetPreset
TV VCR CBL
On
MonoMem FM/AMMan
Tuner
Vid 1 Vid 2 Vid 3 Vid 4
Aud 1 Aud 2 Aud 3
Light
MAC 1 MAC 2 MAC 3 MAC 4
12345
678910
2
3
11
5
9
6
8
10
12
13
14
1
7
4
Press the Zone button
to control the remote
zone of the AVC-1800.
1. Programming Status LED
Thisthree-color LEDflashes whenprogramminginfrared codes
into the learning remote control.
2. Device Buttons
The device buttons allow you to choose different “pages” to
control up to six additional components. Note: Press the AVC
button first to control the main zone of the AVC-1800 and press
the Zone button to operate the remote zone.
3. On-Off Button
Press the On button to turn the AVC-1800 on for the remote
zone; press the On button again to turn it off. This operation is
different for the main zone.
4. Volume Buttons
The Volume g and h buttons adjust the master volume up and
down in 1 dB steps.
5. Mute Button
Press theMute buttonto interrupt theaudio signal fromreaching
the zone output jacks of the AVC-1800.
6. Tune ff
ff
f Button
When the tuner is activated, pressing the Tune f button selects
the previous available broadcast frequency.
7. Tune ee
ee
e Button
When the tuner is active, each press of the Preset ebutton
selects the previous preset station.
8. Preset ff
ff
f Button
When the tuner is active, each press of the Preset f button
selects the previous preset station.
9. Preset ee
ee
e Button
When the tuner is active, each press of the Preset ebutton
selects the next preset station.
10. Direct Access Source Buttons
These buttons provide direct access to each of the seven inputs
and the tuner.
11. Tuner Functions
These buttons control the tuner functions of the AVC-1800
including Memory, Mono, Manual Tuning, and AM/FM band
selection.
12. Numerical Preset Buttons 1-10, 11-20, 21-29
Pressing any of these numerical preset buttons allows you to
select the radio station previously memorrized between 1 and
10. To access preset numbers above 10, press the numerical
button again to add 10 to that preset number. For example,
pressing 5 twice accesses preset 15 and three times accesses
preset 25.
The Learning Remote Control
Remote Zone Control 13. Macro Buttons
The four macro buttons allow you to program a series of
commands for one touch operation of multiple functions of
different components such as turning on the AVC-1800 and
your DVD player and selecting play.
14. Light Button
The Light button illuminates all the remote control buttons for
approximately 5 seconds.

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Optional Rack Mounting Kit
If you want to rack mount your AVC-1800, you will need to obtain the optional Parasound
RMK-3 Rack Mount Kit. When you install the RMK-3 onto the AVC-1800 and remove its
four feet, the rack mounting brackets will occupy three rack spaces (5 1/4 inches high) in a
standard 19” wide equipment rack. There will be slightly less than ¾” gap above the front
panel when mounted in this fashion. Refer to the RMK-3 instructions for installation
procedures. Make certain to use the eight insulated shoulder washers included with the
RMK-3 to prevent metal-to-metal contact between its brackets and your equipment rack and
in order to prevent ground loops that could cause audible hum.
Making Connections toYour AVC-1800
Before making any connections to your AVC-1800, be sure to turn off the power to your
amplifiers.When connecting cables to theAVC-1800, make sure there is no strain or tension
on any connections that could cause them to pull loose later.
Rear Panel Connections
To make installing theAVC-1800 and our instructions easier, we have organized discussion
about connections in a clockwise direction from the left side to the right side of the rear
panel and also by functional groups for analog audio, video, digital audio, antenna, infrared
control interface, and AC cord. References to specific connectors on the AVC-1800 are
usually italicized.
Antenna Connections
You will not be able to receive any radio stations unless antennas for FM andAM bands are
connected. Following are options to connect FM and AM antennas to your AVC-1800.
FM Dipole Antenna
A standard FM “folded dipole” 300 ohm wire antenna with is included with your AVC-
1800. This dipole antenna is adequate for most urban and suburban locations. Connect the
spade lugs of the dipole antenna to the two screw terminals on the included small “balun”
matching transformer. Carefully press the balun over the 75 Ω female connector of the rear
panel of your AVC-1800. Next, spread out the antenna and hang on the wall or the back of
the equipment cabinet. Experiment with the direction and placement of the dipole antenna
to obtain the best reception.
75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna
The AVC-1800 has a standard DIN-type 75 Ωconnector for a push-on coaxial FM antenna
plugs.An adapter is included to accommodate the threaded F-type connectors that are used
in North America.
Outdoor Roof Antenna
For best reception and maximum noise rejection, we recommend the use of a high-quality
outdoor FM antenna. The additional stations you can receive and the superior sound quality
will make the extra effort worthwhile. Connect the outdoor antenna with a 75 Ω coaxial
cable directly to the 75 Ω FM Antenna Input of the AVC-1800. If you use 300 Ω twin lead,
connect the two bare wire leads to the included “balun” adapter and press it onto the 75 Ω
coaxial FM antenna input connector.
CableTV and Community Antenna
In many situations, you may be able to use the FM antenna output of a cable TV or a
community antenna jack. These connect in the same fashion as an outdoor antenna.

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Play/Out
L
R
DVD Player
Rec/In
Video Cassette Recorder
TV Monitor
Left Speaker Center Speaker Right Speaker Left Surround Right SurroundZone Left Zone Right
Audio OutDigital Out
Coaxial
Toslink
L
R
S-Video Out
Composite
Video Out
S-Video In
Composite
Video In Audio Video
In
Out
Audio
Output
L
R
CD Player/Transport
Coaxial Digital
Output
Audio
Powered Subwoofer
Parasound AVC-1800 Input and Output Connections
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Zone Amplifier or System Controller
Cassette Deck Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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AC 120V 50/60Hz
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"Dolby","Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. All Rights Reserved Copyright 1992-1997 Dobly Laboratories, Inc.
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are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. issued and pending. "DTS", "DTS Digital Surround", and THX are registered from LucasFilm Ltd. Lucasfilm All Rights Reserved. Manufactured under license Trademarks of Lucasflim Ltd. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents
Power Consumption: 32W
Personnel.
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Do Not Remove Cover. No User Servicing To Qualified Service Serviceable Parts Inside. Refer To Prevent Electric Shock, CAUTION:
Digital
Input
Optical
Audio
DC Trigger
Center
Zone
Surround
Main Zone
Coaxial
L
R
CenterSurround
Sub
Main
Front FrontZone
Out Out
In In Video 1
Video 1
Monitor Out
5.1 Analog Input
Ext Remote
Out
Video 2 Out
In In
Video 2
Video 4
NTSC
Format
Video 4
PAL
Video 3 Video 3
Video
AMGND
Bass Management
Antenna 75
Small
Off
Large Off
Small
Large
Speaker Configuration
Audio 2
L
Audio 3
Small
Large
SurroundL & R Center
Audio 1
Sub
300 Hz
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AM Antenna and Clamp
A molded plastic loop antenna is supplied with your AVC-1800. Connect the two wires of
the AM loop antenna to the posts labeled AM and GND. Position the loop antenna for best
AM reception. If you are trying to pick up very distant stations, you may connect a single
long wire to the AM terminal and a good earth ground to the GND terminal. Once you have
connect the AM antenna, fasten it to the antenna clamp on the rear panel.
Bass Management Switches
Bass management is designed to assure overall balanced response by accommodating many
different types of speaker systems that may or may not be able to reproduce frequencies
below 80 Hz. The Bass Management switches allow you to configure your speakers to
reproduce low frequencies below 80 Hz, or to filter out these frequencies and route them to
your front speakers or only to your subwoofer channels. The AVC-1800 has four toggle
switches, which you must set according to the characteristics of your speakers. Refer to the
setup section of this manual for more details on setting the bass management switches to
accommodate your home theater system.
NTSC/PAL Switch
This switch allows you to select the display default system to be for the NTSC or PAL video
format. PAL is the video format in most European countries and NTSC is the predominant
video format in other regions. If you select the incorrect format, the on-screen display will
not synchronize properly with your television and will look scrambled.
Input Connections
Analog Audio 1-3 Input Connections
The three audio-only analog inputs are compatible with typical analog line level sources
such as CD players, MiniDisc players, cassette decks, etc. Connect the left and right analog
audio outputs of your audio source components to these inputs.You can also “assign” any of
the four Digital audio inputs to accompany any of these three Audio analog inputs.
Audio Only Record Output Connections
The audio signal from the source you select for the main zone is routed to the Record Output
connectors of Audio 1. Connect the left and right play/output of your tape deck to the left
and right Audio 1 input connectors. Next, connect the left and right Record Output connectors
of your AVC-1800 to the left and right audio record/input connectors of your tape deck.
Analog Audio/Video 1-4 Input Connections
All four Audio/Video analog inputs are compatible with typical line level sources such as
DVD players, videocassette recorders, satellite receivers, cable converter boxes, etc. Each
of the fourAudio/Video inputs also switches an accompanying NTSC/PAL composite video
and an S-Video input.You can also assign any of the four Digital audio inputs to accompany
these four Audio/Video inputs. If you have a DVD player, be sure to connect its digital
output to one of the digital inputs of the AVC-1800 for digital surround decoding.
S-Video and CompositeVideo Input Connections
Eachof the fourAudio/Videoinputs has bothcomposite and S-Video connectors with separate
video circuits and amplifiers. The AVC-1800 cannot convert video signals from S-video to
composite video, or vice versa. For example, when you connect a video signal to one of the
four RCA composite RCA input jacks, the proper video signal will only be available through
the RCA composite Monitor and Record output jacks. If you try to cross video platforms,
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Record and Playback Connections for Video 1 andVideo 2
Video inputs 1 and 2 have audio and video record inputs so you can connect up to two audio/
video recording components such as a video cassette recorder.
For audio, connect the left and right audio output connectors from the VCR you’ll use for
recording to the corresponding left and right audio inputs of eitherVideo 1 orVideo 2 labeled
In. Next, connect the left and right Out connectors of the AVC-1800 to the left and right
audio input connectors of the VCR.
For video, connect the composite and/or S-Video output connectors from theVCR you will
use for recording to the Video 1 or 2 In connectors of the AVC-1800. Next, connect the
corresponding Video Out connectors of the AVC-1800 to the composite and or S-Video
input connector of the VCR.
Zone Audio Output Connections
TheAVC-1800 has analog stereo connections for independent remote zone operation. This
feature allows you to route any of the analog input sources connected to the AVC-1800 to
both the main zone (Main) and a separate remote zone (Zone).You can listen to different or
the same sources in the main and remote zones simultaneously. Connect the left and right
Zone Audio Outputs to your remote zone power amplifier or system controller.
Composite and S-Video Monitor Output Connections
If your video monitor or projector is equipped with separate input connections and switching
for composite video and S-Video, you can connect either or both video formats to theAVC-
1800’s corresponding Composite Video or S-Video connectors. Note that the AVC-1800
does not convert S-Video input signals to composite video output signals or composite video
to S-Video or vice versa.
Main External Remote Control
The Main External Remote allows for infrared remote control operation via a wired infrared
repeater system or system controller when infrared commands cannot directly reach the
front panel infrared receiver. The input connector accepts a standard 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) two
conductormini plug.The tip is positive and thesleeve is negative.YourAuthorized Parasound
Dealer or Custom Installer can recommend a compatible infrared repeater system for the
AVC-1800. Connect the output of an infrared repeater system to the Main IR input.
Zone External Remote Control
The Zone External IR allows for independent control of theAVC-1800 when routing audio
to a remote zone. The input connector accepts a standard 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) two conductor
mini plug. The tip is positive and the sleeve is negative.Your Authorized Parasound Dealer
or Custom Installer can recommend a compatible infrared repeater system for the
AVC-1800. Connect the output of an infrared repeater system to the Zone IR input.
Main DCTrigger
This jack provides a +12Volt DC trigger voltage to activate equipment that can be triggered
with DC voltage such as power amplifiers, relays, motorized projection screen, fans, lights,
or other components. Connect the Main DC Trigger output of the AVC-1800 to the DC
inputof the componentyou want to activate.TheDC trigger deliversuptoup to 200 milliamps
of current. The Main DC Trigger accepts a sub-mini (2.5 mm) two-conductor mini plug.
The tip is positive and the sleeve is negative.You can program theAVC-1800 to activate the
Main DC Trigger in response to turning on theAVC-1800 or to a button stroke on its remote
control. Refer to the Setup section for details on programming the Main DC Trigger.