Anthem D2/D2v/AVM50/AVM50v/ARC1 tweaking guide - Page 1316

Originally Posted by thestewman 

Are you reading carefully. PBK is different than ARC.once you run setup the mic file is not accessible..
Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit
Installation Instructions:
1) Extract contents of zip download to the Desktop. The setup program will be in a Desktop folder called "pbk_cd".
2) If you are installing PBK for the first time be sure to copy the serialized file (XXXXXXXParadigm.cal, where XXXXXXX is the
serial number of your microphone) to the pbk_cd folder before clicking on setup.exe.
3) Run 'Setup.exe' (from the unzipped folder on your desktop) and follow the instructions
4) Once the installation has completed successfully you can delete the folder 'pbk_cd'

Originally Posted by TJG55 

PBK is already installed. Are you saying the ARC mic file cannot be moved into PBK unless PBK is deleted then reinstalled?
TJG

Originally Posted by TJG55 

PBK is already installed. Are you saying the ARC mic file cannot be moved into PBK unless PBK is deleted then reinstalled?
TJG

Originally Posted by dmusoke 

LIke the Nike commercial says  ..."Just do it!". Really, Anthem has increased the reliability of its FW update process a whole lot. I've had my D2v bricked during this process twice. Once, i had to ship it back to Canada from Cali and the 2nd time, they sent me a programming kit where i had to disassemble the D2v and attach a programming cable to an Atmel micro-controller inside the D2v. Boy...that was fun!

Originally Posted by Shayne2 

I know how to rock with this box .... I am willing to transition to an alt source.;=} All the best for the new year. I really need to=his to OP !
I mean it bang bang.
Regards

Originally Posted by TJG55 

PBK is already installed. Are you saying the ARC mic file cannot be moved into PBK unless PBK is deleted then reinstalled?
TJG

Originally Posted by mkaye 

additional info...
after disconnecting every cable, including hdmi to pj, rs232 from crestron processor - noise went away
if I reconnect any cable that touches my crestron gear the noise returns (this includes rs232 to pj and then returning on hdmi cable)
if I disconnect the power to the processor (mc3 - 24vac) the noise is gone
the only connections to the system are the rs232 to the pj and a cresnet (rs485) to my 8x8 audioswitcher (which has rca connections to the D2v)
I have tried grounding the screw on the back to my monster power conditioner - no change
when the crestron processor reboots I can hear the noise in the speakers change as it boots until it is fully up and the noise is constant
not sure how to resolve this 1?

Originally Posted by dmusoke 

Just watched "Amistad" on the TCM movie channel. The Anthem said the input sound is mono and only from the center speaker. No L,R & surrounds!
The reported output configuration was Center, Sub (as i have 2.1 music configuration mode). This is strange to me. Anyone care to explanation if my D2v was functioning correctly?

Originally Posted by AVfile 

Need some advice from the ARC guys...
My friend has an MRX500 with Paradigm speakers (3 x Studio 60, 4 x ADP590, Sub-12) and feels that the bass is inadequate and doesn't go low enough on most movies. He is listending to recent blu-rays with 5-star audio reviews such as Expendables 2. The room is custom built in a basement with very solid walls. Looking at his ARC charts the response looks good to me. I suggested raising room gain but it is already 3.94. He is tempted to turn the sub up but this doesn't fix all movies and makes some movies like Nowlan's Inception too boomy.


ARC_TARGETS.png 60k .png file
ARC_5000_1.png 90k .png file
ARC_5000_2.png 91k .png file
It is difficult to move the speakers because the wires were custom built and there is no slack. The sub was moved from the corner (too boomy) to front left beside the center speaker. He is wondering if he needs a bigger sub or another sub or if it's just placement. I'm stumped because the charts look good to me.
I'm also wondering if the MRX measures fine by ARC but is running out of steam when the movies get loud. He might invest in a power-amp some day.

Originally Posted by AVfile 

Need some advice from the ARC guys...

My friend has an MRX500 with Paradigm speakers (3 x Studio 60, 4 x ADP590, Sub-12) and feels that the bass is inadequate and doesn't go low enough on most movies. He is listending to recent blu-rays with 5-star audio reviews such as Expendables 2. The room is custom built in a basement with very solid walls. Looking at his ARC charts the response looks good to me. I suggested raising room gain but it is already 3.94. He is tempted to turn the sub up but this doesn't fix all movies and makes some movies like Nowlan's Inception too boomy.

ARC_TARGETS.png 60k .png file

ARC_5000_1.png 90k .png file

ARC_5000_2.png 91k .png file

It is difficult to move the speakers because the wires were custom built and there is no slack. The sub was moved from the corner (too boomy) to front left beside the center speaker. He is wondering if he needs a bigger sub or another sub or if it's just placement. I'm stumped because the charts look good to me.

I'm also wondering if the MRX measures fine by ARC but is running out of steam when the movies get loud. He might invest in a power-amp some day.

Originally Posted by AVfile 

Do you hear the warbling noise in the sub too?
Try plugging the Crestron or Parasound amp into a different outlet.
My sub make a warbling sound when connected to the Anthem pre-amp but only if the Anthem power-amp is on the same power bar as the pre! Most bizarre, but all 3 of these components are only 2-prongers, which might have something to do with it.

Originally Posted by airboyd 

Can someone help me figure out why my ARC charts keep dropping below 75db?
You can see from my previous posts that I've had the tone set properly using Bob's list and checked it with a SPL meter for 75db. With the test tone of +3THX is where my speakers have always had a response chart showing 75db. I ran three separate ARC reads going from 0 to +3 to +6 and all the charts show the response barely passing 70db. I gave up after the third one and went back to +3THX.
Is it microphone or some other issue? More importantly, does it matter?
I've had consistent +75db since I got the ARC between +0 and +3 this is a new issue for me.
Attached +3THX charts, 4th run of the day.


My charts started reading 65 dbs all of a sudden about a year ago and I was told it is some sort of glitch but nothing to worry about.

Originally Posted by mkaye 

no, I can't hear the sub
the fluttering noise comes out of the midrange/tweeter
the amp was quiet by itself & when connected to the bare preamp
I didn't test to see if I just had the amp & connected a ground from my crestron system (I assumed the noise was generated by the D2v, but that may not be true
the crestron gear is powered by a 24dc brick, so no ground connection there
mark

Originally Posted by mkaye 

the amp is the source of the noise (Parasound 1205a)
it is quiet by itself, but as soon as I ground 1 of the RCA shields to the crestron proc the noise is there
tried plugging the amp into another plug (completely different circuit) - noise changed slightly, but was still there
anyone think that getting an amp with balanced connectors may help?
mark

Originally Posted by thestewman 

Are you sure its not the amp amplifying the hum from the Crestron ?
Are the AC plugs from the Crestron and the amp 3 terminal ?
If so try a cheater plug

Originally Posted by drhankz 

Crestron uses a DC Brick and never cause hum.
I use multiple Crestron Systems.

Originally Posted by mkaye 

correct (I am a Crestron CSP, so I work with these all the time)
this is new processor i.e.MC3 which is a mini-pc running embedded windows (replaced a 2-series a year ago, guess I never noticed the noise)
as it boots up I can hear the noise in the speaker change (everything disconnected from the amp except a ground connected from 1 rca to the ground screw on the MC3)
I may have to open it up & make sure everything is kosher inside
mark

Originally Posted by mkaye 

SOLVED!!
I had tried plugging the amp into another circuit & that didn't solve the problem
I plugged the MC3 into another circuit & the noise is gone!!
definitely not your typical ground problem...
mark

Originally Posted by drhankz 

DAMM those Crestron with a PC inside
I only use CP2e and Similar Crestron Gear.

Originally Posted by chileboy 

Wondering if the experts here could have a look at my charts as well. Not sure what the others used to screen-capture theirs, so please let me know if I need to do better...(I wish the ARC app had "Print" or "Save as..." functionality)
I thought they looked pretty good - the "calculated" doesn't seem to vary much from +/- 1 for almost the entire range. But some of the other charts I've looked at seem flatter than mine. I want to be sure I'm not misinterpreting anything.
I did the last run with 7 mic positions rather than 5, plus I was very precise in my placements (used a tape measure), whereas I kind of eyeballed it before. From my dead-center position 1 where I always sit, about 12' from the front speakers, 2nd position to the right about 26", which is where my significant other sits, then 26" to the left. Then I went forward exactly 4', but out to the side more, just to the outsides of the L-R speakers, same distance for each side. Then exactly another 4' forward for the last two positions. I also made sure to alternate positions L-R of center.
I didn't know if taking one or two more center positions (i.e., between my other two L-R positions) was helpful or advisible.
I will say that it sounds a LOT better to me than my first couple of runs.
If it matters, this is with an AVM50 (with factory ARC), amp is B&K Reference 200.7, speakers are all Paradigm: Mains Studio 100, Center CC570, Surrounds ADP470, Sub SVS PB10-ISD
Thanks very much for any feedback.
- Mark

Originally Posted by chileboy 

Wondering if the experts here could have a look at my charts as well. Not sure what the others used to screen-capture theirs, so please let me know if I need to do better...(I wish the ARC app had "Print" or "Save as..." functionality)
I thought they looked pretty good - the "calculated" doesn't seem to vary much from +/- 1 for almost the entire range. But some of the other charts I've looked at seem flatter than mine. I want to be sure I'm not misinterpreting anything.
I did the last run with 7 mic positions rather than 5, plus I was very precise in my placements (used a tape measure), whereas I kind of eyeballed it before. From my dead-center position 1 where I always sit, about 12' from the front speakers, 2nd position to the right about 26", which is where my significant other sits, then 26" to the left. Then I went forward exactly 4', but out to the side more, just to the outsides of the L-R speakers, same distance for each side. Then exactly another 4' forward for the last two positions. I also made sure to alternate positions L-R of center.
I didn't know if taking one or two more center positions (i.e., between my other two L-R positions) was helpful or advisible.
I will say that it sounds a LOT better to me than my first couple of runs.
If it matters, this is with an AVM50 (with factory ARC), amp is B&K Reference 200.7, speakers are all Paradigm: Mains Studio 100, Center CC570, Surrounds ADP470, Sub SVS PB10-ISD
Thanks very much for any feedback.
- Mark

Originally Posted by chileboy 

Wondering if the experts here could have a look at my charts as well. Not sure what the others used to screen-capture theirs, so please let me know if I need to do better...(I wish the ARC app had "Print" or "Save as..." functionality)
I thought they looked pretty good - the "calculated" doesn't seem to vary much from +/- 1 for almost the entire range. But some of the other charts I've looked at seem flatter than mine. I want to be sure I'm not misinterpreting anything.
I did the last run with 7 mic positions rather than 5, plus I was very precise in my placements (used a tape measure), whereas I kind of eyeballed it before. From my dead-center position 1 where I always sit, about 12' from the front speakers, 2nd position to the right about 26", which is where my significant other sits, then 26" to the left. Then I went forward exactly 4', but out to the side more, just to the outsides of the L-R speakers, same distance for each side. Then exactly another 4' forward for the last two positions. I also made sure to alternate positions L-R of center.
I didn't know if taking one or two more center positions (i.e., between my other two L-R positions) was helpful or advisible.
I will say that it sounds a LOT better to me than my first couple of runs.
If it matters, this is with an AVM50 (with factory ARC), amp is B&K Reference 200.7, speakers are all Paradigm: Mains Studio 100, Center CC570, Surrounds ADP470, Sub SVS PB10-ISD
Thanks very much for any feedback.
- Mark

Originally Posted by boyce89976 

Looks like your levels are too low also... about 68db, when they should be about 75db... I believe that is why your ARC mic picked up so much high frequency "noise" on your sub chart. Otherwise, everything looks fine. If your sub is capable, try setting it to "flat" in the targets window. This will flatten the curve down to 20hz. But be careful, if your sub is not capable of reproducing frequencies that low, you may overload it and damage the sub.