Anthem MRX 540 8K 5.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver with Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, and Apple AirPlay 2 - Anthem

The Anthem MRX 540 is built for the Audiophile that only requires a 5-channel surround receiver
A receiver built like a 7.2 Pre-Amplifier and 5 channel amplifier with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced. 100-watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms. Includes ARC (Anthem Room Correction). HDMI v2.1 8K video.

ANTHEM – PURE PERFORMANCE, PURE VALUE
Anthem’s MRX A/V Receivers are about maximizing performance for the money. Building on the feature set of our previous models, we’ve added the newest version of ARC Genesis, a redesigned and more accurate calibration microphone, Anthem Web User Interface, integrated streaming support, object-oriented audio codecs with support for up to 15.2 channels and the clean power delivery Anthem is known for with up to 140 watts per channel.
The MRX 540, 740 and 1140 are a great way to bring premium audio to any home theater or media room. Seamlessly integrate your smart TV or projector with 7 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs, plus eARC. Ultra HD signals are passed through unaltered up to 18.2 Gbps with Dolby Vision, HDR and Hybrid Log Gamma support.

INTRODUCING ANTHEM WEB USER INTERFACE
Anthem Web User Interface is now built in to all MRX Receivers and AVM Processors. Using a phone, tablet or laptop, owners can easily access any function or setting and make changes on the fly. Power the main or second zone on and off, adjust volume, change audio modes or tweak channel trims for a perfect surround sound experience. Web UI can also be used to calibrate speaker delays and levels and configure network settings/control options. Source devices can be renamed, simplifying set up by enabling the elimination of unused inputs. Installers can import and export files to make remote management simple and convenient.

Robust Integration
The Anthem MRX 540 features external control and IP control capabilities for easy customization and compatibility with third-party integration solutions. It offers IP control capability for major third-party control devices.

Design
At Anthem, we have one simple goal – to design, engineer and manufacture audio/video products that deliver premium performance and convenience at a reasonable price. We do this by spending thousands of hours selecting and testing components, carefully designing our own circuit topologies, and backing them with robust power supplies that ensure maximum long-term quality and reliability. We achieve this with our team at the Paradigm/Anthem Research Center and their decades of combined experience.

NEW! ARC Genesis Software
ARC Genesis is the newest software that works with many ARC enabled Anthem or Paradigm product. New features include support for both Mac and Windows; new target curve adjustment options including deep bass and high frequencies; improved algorithms and much more.

ARC Genesis is backwards compatible with many Anthem and Paradigm products that are ARC or PBK enabled. For a complete list, please visit AnthemARC.com. This third generation of Anthem Room Correction software represents a significant leap forward in room correction with the most comprehensive set of features yet. ARC Genesis transforms the audio performance of compatible speakers or electronics while retaining the unique character of any room. Proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software works in tandem with a calibrated microphone (provided with many ARC and PBK enabled products) to provide astonishing improvements to the sound you hear.

Features:

• 100 watts per channels continuous power into 8 ohms
• ARC™ Anthem Room Correction with next-gen Microphone
• 4 Amp Matrixing Channels
• Two Parallel Subwoofer Channels
• Anthem Web User Interface
• Platform Agnostic Streaming (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth)
• 32-Bit/768 kHz DAC (AKM AK4458VN)
• HDMI 2.1 & HDCP 2.2
• Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision
• DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X
• IMAX Enhanced
• Wi-Fi / Ethernet Enabled
• IP and Serial Control

Anthem MRX x40 & AVM 70 Firmware Update Process

Current Release Version 00.61, Current Networking Module Release Version 1.103.133

**Please follow the steps below to update a new unit out of the box.**
1. Plug the MRX/AVM Series unit into a power outlet.
2. Connect the MRX/AVM Series unit to a wired ethernet network connection or use the Google Home App to place the unit on the client's wireless network. Please reference our Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to download the Google Home App.
**Install Tip** - Always install the wireless antennas, even if the unit is on a wired ethernet network connection. The wireless antennas are also our Bluetooth receivers.
3. Wait 30 seconds.
4. Navigate to "Check for Updates” located in the "Store/Load/Update" section in the Front Panel Display Menu to update to the latest Release Version (00.61 ) and Networking Module Version (1.03.133) . At this time, you are not able to find the latest update using the “Check for Update” feature using the Web User Interface .
5. Below is a picture of the “System Info” section in the Front Panel Display Menu , showing the current Release Version and Networking Module Version .
6. It is important to note that Release Version 00.61 and Networking Module Version 1.103.133 requires ARC Genesis Version 1.5.4 to complete Anthem Room Correction calibration.

ARC Genesis Update
Please use the links below to download ARC Genesis Version 1.5.4 for your operating system. The new MRX/AVM Series models require ARC Genesis Version 1.5.4. All previous ARC Versions, including ARC Genesis, ARC Mobile, ARC 2, and ARC, will not work with the new MRX/AVM Series models.
Windows 64 Bit ARC Genesis v1.5.4
Windows 32 Bit ARC Genesis v1.5.4
Windows 64 Bit ARC Genesis v1.5.4

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