Anthem STR User manual
STR INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Operating Manual
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING
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INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
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that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
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one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided
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replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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manufacturer.
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When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
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is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
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the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or
splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:
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• Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or
damage to this unit.
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sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the
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compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
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is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
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NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to
a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user’s manual and
packaging, point this out. The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings. Through re-use, recycling of
raw materials or other forms of recycling of old products, you are making an important contribution to the protection of
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RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES (Europe)
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2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, require special
reuse and recycling processing. For this reason Paradigm Electronics Inc. (the manufacturer of Paradigm speakers and
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product or go to our website at www.paradigm.com.
Please note that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and other shipping
material we encourage you to recycle through the normal channels.
INFORMATION ABOUT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE BATTERIES (DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC OF THE
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waste. It is encouraged that necessary measures are implemented to maximize the separate collection of waste
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batteries separately and properly through an accessible collection point in your vicinity. For more information about
collection and recycling of waste batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point
of sale where you purchased the items.
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health is prevented and the negative impact of batteries and waste batteries on the environment is minimized, thus
contributing to the protection, preservation and quality improvement of the environment.
Anthem and any related party assume no liability for the user’s failure to comply with any requirements.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Before Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 In-Use Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION
2.1 Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Analog Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.5 12 Volt Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.6 Infra Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.7 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SETUP
3.1 Speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Bass Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Listener Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4 Level Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5 Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.6 Analog Input Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.7 Preferences / Line Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.8 Network / Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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3.10 Save/load Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.11 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.12 USB Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION (ARC™)
4.1 Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2 ARC Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3 Microphone Stand Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.4 microphone Positioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.5 Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.6 Manual Mode and Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.7 Advanced Subwoofer Targets . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.8 Printing a Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
OPERATION
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5.2 Input Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3 Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.4 Listening Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.5 Info Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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All Anthem products are engineered to recreate the passion of a live musical performance and emotional involvement
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1.1 BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS
Check that you have received all items listed below and report discrepancies to your dealer as soon as possible. In case
the unit needs to be transported in the future, keep the packing materials.
Retain the invoice that you received from your authorized Anthem dealer at time of purchase – without it,
service will not be provided under warranty.
Packing List:
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• Operating manual
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• 2 AAA batteries
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1.2 IN-USE NOTICES
• Disconnect the power cord before connecting or disconnecting any components.
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• Do not remove the top cover.
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• Due to continuing advances, operational characteristics may change. If this manual contains discrepancies
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