Anthem Multi-Channel Preamp / A/V Processor (AVM 50V)

Why is Anthem's AVM 50V the Best-Selling Preamplifier / Processor in its Class?

SOUND FROM HDMI SOURCES PLAYS PERFECTLY, AT LEAST IT DOES IF YOU’RE USING AN AVM 50v …

Why? In the AVM 50v, all eight HDMI inputs are connected through high-performance TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) timing regenerators and multiplexers. The receiver contains a programmable equalizer and a Clock Data Recovery (CDR) function for each of the three TMDS pairs in an HDMI or DVI signal. The TMDS data outputs are regenerated and perfectly aligned to the regenerated TMDS clock signal, creating an extremely clean low-jitter DVI/HDMI signal that is easily decoded by the HDMI receiver. This is particularly useful for cleaning up a noisy/jittery source, or when a long or low-quality cable is being used.

BROADCAST-QUALITY DIGITAL VIDEO PROCESSING

• Video Format Conversion—the latest-generation Sigma DesignsVXP broadcast-quality digital image processor (supporting deep color and better-than-ever video algorithms!) converts any SD or HD video standard to other video standards.
• Quadruple video output configuration makes it easy to switch from one configuration to another.
• Superior image quality using per-pixel processing and motion-adaptive de-interlacing to ensure optimal image sharpness and picture resolution. • Dynamic directional interpolation eliminates jaggy artifacts found in traditional de-interlacing algorithms.
• Full film-mode detection for all SD and HD inputs.
• Video transcoding allows S-Video and Component Video inputs to be digitally processed and enhanced, and then routed through the Component or HDMI outputs.
• Each source can be adjusted independently for best picture.

ESPECIALLY FOR ENHANCED VIDEO PERFORMANCE

• Adjustable cropping
• Aspect ratio control
• Chroma bug filter
• Frame lock
• Gamma correction
• Adjustable noise reduction
• Adjustable detail enhancement
• Custom output resolution and timing via PC utility
• All on-screen displays are shown through HDMI and Component Video
• On-screen display shows adjustments being made (can be disabled)
• All functions are available for HD input

WHAT’S UNDER THE AVM HOOD

• Component parts are carefully chosen for their ability to maintain the lowest possible total harmonic distortion and noise (THD + N).
• Handcrafted circuit board layouts (not done by auto-routers) with extensive use of groundplanes achieve exceptionally low noise, low crosstalk, and protect against electrostatic discharge.
• 4-layer hand-designed motherboard includes separate power and groundplanes.
• 6- and 8-layer DSP, A/D and D/A boards. A/D and D/A converter boards use separate analog and digital planes, as well as separate power and groundplanes for remarkably low noise. All critical signal paths are surrounded by groundplanes.
• Super-efficient switching power supply:
• Low-noise, low-emissions design
• Multiple-synchronized dithered-frequency isolation stages ensure exceptionally quiet audio and video operation and excellent electromagnetic compatibility
• Fourteen independently regulated output stages ensure optimal operating environment
• Anthem’s Own Design! Two dual-core digital signal processing (DSP) engines, our own design, offer a total of 800 MIPS to allow decoding of the new HD audio standards: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio. More than enough processing power to handle even the most complex program material with matchless precision.
• Superior Analog-to-Digital/Digital-to-Analog conversion:
• A/D capable of up to 24-bit x 96-kHz resolution
• D/A operates at full 24-bit x 192-kHz resolution
• Audio-grade film capacitors and operational amplifiers.
• Superior-quality analog attenuator (volume control).
• Fully buffered audio and video inputs for minimum crosstalk.
• Highest-quality video-switching circuitry on completely independent and isolated circuit boards.
• High-precision thru-hole passive components.
• Heavy-gauge non-resonant chassis.
• Headphone amplifier features a high-current/voltage design with a dedicated fully discrete output.

… AND FOR THE AUDIO PURIST

• Analog-Direct available on all inputs
• Tone Bypass disables Bass/Treble adjustment
• Balanced 2-channel XLR digital input for best digital signal
• True-Balanced 2-channel analog input for best analog signal
• True-Balanced analog outputs provide best noise rejection and purest signal transmission

AND THEN THERE’S ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION (ARC)

Even when the finest speakers are perfectly positioned, the room itself still has a dramatic impact on a system’s sound, an impact more profound than that of any individual component. Various solutions have fallen in and out of favor over the years, but none has solved the problem of “the room.” Until ARC. Using proprietary processes and the power of your PC the ARC system, years in development and included with your Anthem AVM 50v, analyzes each speaker’s in-room sound and then computes the required correction to yield optimal performance from every speaker. It’s a process that takes less than five minutes! Anthem’s approach is a true audiophile solution to the problems of the room. ARC is garnering rave reviews across the industry.

VIDEO SWITCHING

Bandwidth from input jack to output jack
    Composite and S-Video    70 MHz
    Component: Y    110 MHz
    Component: Pr    90 MHz
    Component: Pb    80 MHz
All analog video inputs and outputs are 75 Ω, 1.5 Vp-p.

ANALOG AUDIO

Input Impedance    20 kΩ
Output Impedance
    Main–RCA    300 Ω
    XLR    600 Ω
    Zones 2/3 and Record    51 Ω
Rated Input    2.0 Vrms
Maximum Input    5.3 Vrms; 3.0 Vrms for 6-Ch input
Minimum Load    5 kΩ
Rated Output (100 kΩ load)    2.0 Vrms
Maximum Output
    RCA    6.3 Vrms
    XLR    12.6 Vrms
Headphone Output    100 mW into 32 Ω at 0.2% THD+N
Volume Control Range
    Main    -95.5 dB to +31.5 dB (in 0.5 dB increments)
    Zones 2/3 and Headphone    -62.5 dB to +10.0 dB (in 1.25 dB increments)
Crosstalk (At 1 KHz)    82 dB between channels; 86 dB between inputs
XLR Pin Configuration    Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Positive, Pin 3: Negative

DIGITAL AUDIO

Crossover
    High-Pass Slope (small speaker setting)    12 dB/octave (2nd order)
    Low-Pass Slope (subwoofer)    24 dB/octave (4th order)
    Frequency (adjustable)    25 Hz to 160 Hz (in 5 Hz increments)
Tone Control
    Filter Type    Shelf
    Range    ±12 dB
    Bass Turnover Frequency    200 Hz
    Treble Turnover Frequency    2 kHz
Analog-To-Digital Conversion S/N Ratio (at digital Rec output) (IEC-A Filter)    100 dB
All digital inputs and outputs comply with HDMI , S/PDIF or AES/EBU standards.

MAIN PATH (RCA and XLR Outputs)

Frequency Response And Bandwidth
    Analog Direct Inputs    10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 -0.2 dB), 1 Hz to 120 kHz (+0 -3 dB)
    Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/96    10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 -0.3 dB), 2 Hz to 37 kHz (+0 -3 dB)
    Digital Inputs at 24/96    10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 -0.2 dB), 1 Hz to 39 kHz (+0 -3 dB)
THD+N (at Rated Input and Output)
    Analog Direct Inputs    0.006% (80 kHz BW)
    Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/48    0.006% (AES17 Filter)
    Digital Inputs at 24/48    0.004% (AES17 Filter)
IMD (CCIF at 15 kHz and 16 kHz)
    Analog Direct Inputs    0.001%
    Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/48    0.003%
    Digital Inputs at 24/48    0.001%
S/N Ratio (ref. 2.0 Vrms, IEC-A filter)
    Analog Direct Inputs    106 dB
    Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/48    100 dB
    Digital Inputs at 24/96    104 dB

ZONE 2 AND ZONE 3 PATHS

Frequency Response And Bandwidth    20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 -0.1 dB), 3 Hz to 140 kHz (+0, -3 dB)
THD+N (at Rated Input and Output)    0.06% (80 kHz BW)
IMD (CCIF at 15 kHz and 16 kHz)    0.06%
S/N Ratio (ref. 2.0 Vrms, IEC-A Filter)    97 dB

FM TUNER

Sensitivity
    50 dB S/N    13 dBμ typical, 25 dBμ max
    IHF    10 dBμ typical, 20 dBμ max
S/N Ratio
    Mono    75 dB typical, 65 dB min
    Stereo    69 dB typical, 60 dB min
Distortion
    Mono    0.2% typical, 1.0% max
    Stereo    0.3% typical, 1.5% max
Stereo Separation    40 dB typical, 25 dB min
Alternate Channel Selectivity (±400 kHz)    70 dB typical, 60 dB min
Frequency Response    25 Hz to 15 kHz (+0 -2 dB)

AM TUNER

Sensitivity (20 dB S/N)    49 dBμ typical, 56 dBμ max
S/N Ratio    50 dB typical, 43 dB min
Distortion    0.7% typical, 2.0% max
One-Signal Selectivity (±10 kHz)    24 dB typical, 18 dB min

CONTROL

Infra Red
    Carrier Frequency    38 kHz
    Maximum 12 V Supply Current    150 mA
    Maximum Emitter Current    60 mA per output
RS-232 Interface
    Connection    DB-9F, straight-wired
    Pinout (processor side)    Pin 2: Tx, Pin 3: Rx, Pin 5: Ground
    Baud Rate    1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
    Configuration    8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bits, flow control (RTS/CTS, none)
Trigger Outputs
    Polarity    tip positive, sleeve ground
    Maximum Current at 12 VDC    300 mA between all three triggers
    Sequential Delay    250 ms

POWER REQUIREMENT

Power Consumption    Maximum 150 W

DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT INCLUDES FEET)

Height    14.9 cm including feet; rack-mounting: 3 rack units without feet
Width    43.8 cm
Depth    36.2 cm
Weight (unpacked, not including 3.5 kg ARC microphone kit)    14 kg