X Series Processors XR Series Receivers
Updating a Concert XR or Maestro X-series from firmware v1.29
If your Concert XR-4, 6, 8, or Maestro X7, 9 is on firmware version 1.29 or older, you cannot update it to the current version using the standard update method. The update process requires you to factory reset the unit, so you may want to Store a ...
How to Factory Reset the Concert XR and Maestro X-series
In the event that you need to reset your amp to factory defaults, there are 2 main ways to do so. One allows you to save a backup of your settings first, and the other resets without saving any information. Factory Reset in the Engineering Menu To ...
Controling Zone 2 on your X-series receiver/processor
The remote that comes with our X-series receivers and processors does not have a dedicated Zone 2 button. In order to put the AVR in Zone 2 mode, press the “AMP” and “OK” buttons on the remote at the same time. The display will change to show Zone 2, ...
Initial Setup of your X9 / X7 processor or XR8 / XR6 / XR4 receiver and home network
Please refer to this Setup Menu article on how to navigate the setup menu options of your processor or receiver using the front panel buttons and display of your processor or receiver. First, make sure the AudioControl X9 / X7 processor or XR8 / XR6 ...
IP & RS232 Control Settings: X / XR series processors and receivers
Your AudioControl processor or receiver is able to be controlled with home automation systems such as Control4, Crestron, Savant, RTI, etc. Control can either be via IP, RS232, or IR. For control via IP or RS232 please adjust the following settings ...
MANUALS: X / XR series processors & receivers
Manuals for the new X series home theater processors and XR series receivers are available on the individual product pages on our website, with direct links provided below. Firmware update files are available here. XR 8 XR 6 XR 4 X 9 X 7 Discontinued ...
WiFi Setup: X / XR series processors and receivers
If you plan on streaming audio with your X series processor or XR series receiver we highly recommend having a wired network connection to the processor or receiver. The preferable connection would be to have a LAN port on your router connected to a ...
Stereo Mode – bass management for two channel audio: X / XR series processors and receivers
When listening to two channel audio sources with the X7 and X9 processors and XR4/XR6/XR8 receivers, the Stereo Mode setting allows you to configure how bass frequencies are divided up between the front left and right speakers and subwoofer(s). Note: ...
Setup menu options for X / XR series processors and receivers
To get started with setting up your new X series processor or XR series receiver you can access the setup menus directly from the front panel display of the unit or through a web browser by entering your processor or receivers IP address. The web ...
How to setup the assignable channels on X9 / X7 processors and XR8 / XR6 receivers
The 16 channel Maestro X7 / X9 home theater processors and XR6 / XR 8 home theater receivers have two sets of assignable channels that can be used for different speaker configurations (assignable channels not available on the XR4). Channels 13/14 and ...
Input Configuration settings: X / XR series processors and receivers
The Input Configuration settings in the X series processors and XR series receivers allow you to optimize audio settings for each input depending on the type of source device you have connected to an input. To access the setup menu go to the front ...
How can I use amp channels 6&7 on my Concert XR6, XR8, or AVR-7/9 to power either Zone 2 or Height Front (Atmos) speakers in my 5 channel system?
If your home theater has a 5 channel speaker configuration, meaning you have Front Left/Center/Right and Surround Left/Right speakers (no Surround Back speakers), the Concert XR6, XR8, and AVR 7, AVR 9 receivers allow you to use channels 6 and 7 to ...
Analog line out & digital output: X / XR series processors and receivers
X series / XR series – analog line output & optical digital output The analog line output (next to Zone 2 output) is a fixed volume stereo output – audio from the analog, digital, and HDMI inputs can be routed to this analog output. Audio from the ...
Apple Airplay 2: X / XR series processors and receivers
Apple’s Airplay 2 allows you to stream music, podcasts, and other audio to an AirPlay 2 compatible device such as your AudioControl X9 or X7 processor or XR8 / XR6 / XR4 receiver. Please refer to this Setup Menu article on how to access and navigate ...
Control 4 SDDP settings: For X / XR series processors and receivers
The AudioControl X series processors and XR series receivers allow Control 4 programmers to enable SDDP (Simple Device Discovery Protocol) for automatic device recognition when setting up a Control 4 system. On the X series processors and XR series ...
Google Chromecast: Casting audio to the X / XR series processors and receivers
With Chromecast, you find the audio content you want to listen to on your Android or iOS mobile device or in your Chrome browser and then “cast” it to your X9 / X7 processor or XR8 / XR6 / XR4 receiver. You’re not actually downloading audio content ...
HT Remote app (Apple iOS only): X / XR series processors and receivers
The AudioControl HT Remote app allows you to control your AudioControl X9 / X7 processor or XR8 / XR6 / XR4 receiver from your Apple iOS mobile device. Please refer to this Setup Menu article on how to access and navigate the setup menu options of ...
Radio presets: X / XR series processors and receivers
On the X series processors and XR series receivers you can use the AudioControl IR remote control to save and select radio station presets. Up to 50 presets can be stored. Scanning for radio stations, saving presets and recalling presets involves ...
Roon Ready! Stream high-resolution audio to your X / XR series processor or receiver
Your AudioControl processor or receiver needs to be running firmware version 1.47 or later in order to be enabled as a Roon Ready player in the Roon Core software. To check your units firmware version and for firmware update instructions please refer ...
Web Interface not responding on X / XR-series processors and receivers
When you navigate to the IP address for your Maestro X series processor or Concert XR series receiver, you may find that changing the settings in the web interface does not affect any settings on the device. The web interface will not control the ...
Streaming audio features: X / XR series processors and receivers
The X9 and X7 processors and XR8, XR6, and XR4 receivers allow you to stream music, podcasts, and other audio over your home network and/or using Bluetooth. Audio streaming options include Apple Airplay 2, Google’s Chromecast, AptX HD Bluetooth and ...
How to bi-amplify your front left/right speakers: XR 4/6/8 receivers
The AudioControl XR4, XR6 and XR8 home theater receivers allow you to assign internal amplifier channels 6 and 7 to power either Surround Back, Front Height, or Zone 2 speakers or you can choose to bi-amplify your Front left and right speakers. To ...
Bass Control in Dirac Live
Original PDF Version is attached to this article. This document covers Dirac Bass Control inside the Dirac Live application and is divided into two parts: Section 1: User Guide The first section is a user guide that goes through the work process of ...
Dirac Live: Bass Control for X / XR series processors and receivers
The AudioControl Maestro X9 / X7 processors and Concert XR8 / XR6 / XR4 receivers are enabled with the Dirac Live Bass Control features. Please make sure your processor or receiver is running the latest firmware in order to have access to the Bass ...
X-series 1.61 firmware update "ERR: No File" fix
If a customer is having trouble updating to the 1.61 firmware, double check the name of the firmware file. In order for the AVR to update, the firmware file must be named: AVRx0_System1v61(AudioControl).fw (for 4k units) ...