Denon AVR-1312 manual

A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-1312 Owner ’ s Manual Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation[...]

I n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CA UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO T OPEN 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence [...]

II n NO TES ON USE WARNINGS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time. • Do[...]

1 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Getting started Basic version ························································[...]

2 Features Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5ch) The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces high- fidelity sound in surround mode with equal quality and power for all channels, true to the original sound. The power amplifier circuit adopts a discrete-circuit configuration that achieves hig[...]

Basic version 3 F Connections v page4 F Playback (Basic operation) v page11 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) v page21 Connection v page5 , 7 Connection v page5 , 7 Playback – Playback v page12 Connection v page5 , 7 Connection v page5 , 8 Playback v page12 Playback – Connection v page9 Connection v page[...]

4 Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type according to the devices to be connected. • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending on the connection method. Refer to each description for more information. • Select the cables (sold separately) accor[...]

5 Cables used for connections Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI Blu-ray Disc player DVD player TV Set-top box Game console Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connec[...]

6 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • Video signals are not output if the inp[...]

7 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player • You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page5 ). Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately) Video cable Au[...]

8 Connecting a digital camcorder • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page5 ). Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately) Video cable Audio cable (sold separately) Audio cable R L R L R L R L OUT AUDIO VIDEO VI[...]

9 Connecting a control dock for iPod • Connect a control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod. • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately). • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’[...]

10 Connecting an antenna • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal ( v page 17 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. w e q FM ou[...]

11 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page12 ) n Playing a portable player ( v page12 ) n Playing an iPod ( v page13 ) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page17 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page21 ) n Selecting the input source ( v page11 ) n Adjusting the master volume ( v pa[...]

12 Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD player. 1 Prepare for playback. q Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player. w Change the TV input to the input of this unit. e Load the disc in the player. 2 Press ON to turn on power to the unit. 3 Press BD or DVD to swit[...]

13 Playing an iPod If you use a separately sold DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W), you will be able to play back videos, photos, music, and other content on the iPod. The playback method differs depending on the control dock for iPod to be used and the files to be played back (music or video). n Listening to[...]

14 Playing an iPod • To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER mode ( v page41 ). The default setting is “ON”. • In Browse mode, press STATUS during playback to check the title name, artist name and album name on the display of this unit. NOTE • Press STANDBY and[...]

15 Playing an iPod When using an ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W 1 Prepare for playback. q Connect the DENON control dock for iPod to this unit ( v page9 “Connecting a control dock for iPod”). w Set the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. e Connect the TV to the VIDEO MONITOR output connector of this unit. r Switch the input setting [...]

16 Playing an iPod n iPod operation Operation buttons Function STATUS Check of title name/artist name/ album name (in Browse mode) SEARCH (Press and release) Page search mode z 1 SEARCH (Press and hold) Browse / Remote mode switching MEMORY Store memory z 2 MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation ENTER (Press and release) Enter / Pause ENTER (Press an[...]

17 Tuning in radio stations Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. FM When listening to an FM broadcast. AM When listening to an AM broadcast. TUNER A1 [ TUNING / ] [ CH+/- ] Tuning Preset [ BAND ] [ MEMORY ] Band Memory [ MODE ] Mode [ SEARCH ] RDS FM 87.5[...]

18 Tuning in radio stations n Listening to preset stations 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G). [ TUNING / ] [ CH+/- ] Tuning Preset [ BAND ] [ MEMORY ] Band Memory [ MODE ] Mode Preset Channel A8 FM 90.1MHz A7 FM 90.1MHz A6 FM 90.1MHz A5 FM 90.1MHz A4 FM 108.0MHz A3 FM 98.1MHz A2 FM 89.1MHz A1 FM 87.5MHz TUNER [ SEARCH ] RDS 2 Press [...]

19 TP (Traffic Program) TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area before leaving home. n TP search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs (TP stations). 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press SE[...]

20 n Tuner (FM/AM) operation Operation buttons Function SEARCH RDS search BAND FM/AM switching MEMORY Preset memory registration SHIFT Preset channel block selection MODE Switch search modes CH +, – Preset channel selection TUNING df Tuning (up/down) MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation ENTER Enter RETURN B Return RT (Radio Text) RT allows RDS st[...]

21 • Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input signal. For details, see “Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes” ( v page53 ). • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Audio Adjust” ( v page38 ) to enjoy your favorite sound mode. • [...]

22 Standard playback n Surround playback of 2-channel sources 1 Playing the source ( v page 12 – 17 ). 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to play back multichannel sound. Select the surround mode while viewing the display on the TV screen. • Which decoder can be selected depends on the settings of C page 5 “Spe[...]

23 Multi channel stereo playback This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. 1 Playing the source ( v page 12 – 17 ). 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select “MULTI CH STEREO”. Multi channel stereo playback begins. NOTE When the input signal is Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD or DTS Express, you cannot select multi c[...]

Advanced version 24 F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) v page25 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page28 F How to make detailed settings v page30 F Other settings v page43 Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. Basic version Adv anced version Infor matio[...]

25 Here we describe the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 2 “Connecting the speakers” . Procedure for speaker settings Install Connect ( v page26 ) Install Install the surround back speakers in a posi[...]

26 Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 2 “Connecting the speakers” . • For the method of connecting the TV, see C page 4 “Connect this unit to the television using an HDMI cable (sold separately)” . 7.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection • The illustration on the right shows a conne[...]

27 Connect 2.1-channel / 2-channel connection SW FL FR 2-channel connection For 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers. NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see C page 3 “Preparation” . • For speaker impedance, see page26 . Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Adv anced version[...]

28 n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page28 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page29 ) n Quick select function ( v page29 ) n Various memory functions ( v page29 ) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page11 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page21 ) Playback (Advanced operation) Convenient functions Adjusting the vol[...]

29 Convenient functions Sleep timer function The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed. This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The “ SLEEP ” indicator on the display lights. • The time switches as shown below each time SLEEP is pressed. OF[...]

30 Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. How to make detailed settings Setting items Detailed items Description Page Speaker Setup Speaker Config. Selects speaker configuration and size (bass reproduction capability). C 5 Bass Setting Sets subwoof[...]

31 Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu display Front display Description Top menu display Speaker Setup Input Setup Option Setup Speaker Config. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Crossover Freq. [ ] [ENTER] Enter Return MENU w Speaker Setup w e [...]

32 Input Setup Perform settings related to input source playback. • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation 1 Press MENU . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 2 Use ui to select “Input Setup”, and then press ENTER . 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. 4 Press ENTE[...]

33 Input Setup Setting items Setting details OPTICAL Set this to change the optical input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME V.AUX DOCK BD / DVD / TV / SAT/CBL / GAME / V.AUX / DOCK OFF : Do not assign a optical input connector to the selected input source. • At time of purchase, the settings of the different inpu[...]

34 Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Setting items Setting details Start Start the auto preset process. TUNER If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. Preset Skip Default settings are underlined. Set the preset memory block (from [...]

35 Input Setup Source Level Default settings are underlined. Setting items Setting details Source Level This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input. Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources. –12dB – +12dB (0dB) Playback Mode This item can be se[...]

36 Option Setup Make various option settings. Menu operation 1 Press MENU . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 2 Use ui to select “Option Setup”, and then press ENTER . 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. 4 Press ENTER to enter the setting. • To return to the previous item, press RETURN B . • Exiting the Menu, pres[...]

37 Option Setup Other Setup Default settings are underlined. Make various other settings. Setting items Setting details HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. Amp : Play back through speakers connected to the receiver. TV : Play back through TV connected to the receiver. If “TV” is selected, only an HDMI audio signal is output from the[...]

38 Adjusting the sound field effects The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and surround parameters” ( v page51 ). NOTE Some sett[...]

39 Adjusting the sound field effects Setting items Setting details Center Image Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. 0.0 – 1.0 (0.3) “Center Image” is displayed when the surround mode is set to “DTS NEO:6 Music”. Panorama Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels for wider sound. ON : Set[...]

40 Adjusting the sound field effects Tone around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. 1 Press TONE . [ ] [ENTER] Enter Return Tone Tone Control OFF 2 Use o p to select “ON”. ON Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). OFF Playback without tone adjustment. NOTE The tone cannot be adjusted in the di[...]

41 Adjusting the sound field effects RESTORER around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon compressi[...]

42 Information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. The information displayed changes each time you press STATUS . The information is displayed for several seconds before the display returns to its original condition. G Items to be checked H • Input source[...]

43 Other settings Switching between PAL and NTSC signal formats Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. • The factory setting is “PAL”. ST A TUS TUNER PRESET CH +, – iPod 1 DIMMER 1 Press and hold STATUS and DIMMER for at least 3 seconds. “V.Format:<PAL>” appears on the display. 2 Press TUNER PRESET C[...]

Information 44 F Part names and functions v page45 F Other information v page50 F Troubleshooting v page58 F Specifications v page60 F Index v page61 Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Infor mation[...]

45 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q2 Q3 Q5 Q4 Q1 Q0 o i Q6 Q7 Q9 Q8 W0 u t r y e w q q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ······················································( C 4 , C 8 ) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). w [...]

46 Display y t u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 w q e r q Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are operating. w Input signal indicators e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. r Front speaker indicator This lights according to the setting of the front speakers. t Mast[...]

47 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e t r y i u o Q0 q PRE OUT connectors ············································· ( C 3 , 26 , 27 ) w Speaker terminals ················································· ( C 3 , 26 , 27 ) e DOC[...]

48 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t Q0 y u i o Q1 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q6 W4 W8 W7 W6 W0 Q8 W1 Q7 Q9 W2 W3 W5 Q4 q Power buttons (ON, STANDBY) ························ ( C 4 , C 8 ) w Sleep timer button (SLEEP) ······················· ( 29 ) e[...]

49 Remote control unit Inserting the batteries q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R03/AAA e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control unit. • Replace the batteries with new [...]

50 Other information n Trademark information ( v page50 ) n Surround ( v page51 ) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page55 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page56 ) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” an[...]

51 Surround This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each sur[...]

52 Surround Surround mode ( v page21 ) Audio Adjust ( v page38 ) Tone ( v page40 ) RESTORER z 7 ( v page41 ) AFDM z 6 ( v page39 ) SB CH OUT ( v page39 ) Subwoofer ( v page39 ) PRO LOGIC g / g x Music mode only NEO:6 Music mode only Panorama ( v page39 ) Dimension ( v page39 ) Center Width ( v page39 ) Center Image ( v[...]

53 Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode. D This indicates the surround mode that is fixed when “AFDM?[...]

54 Surround Surround mode ( v page21 ) NOTE Input signal types and formats ANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL PCM (multi ch) PCM (2ch) DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS EXPRESS DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With Flag) DOLBY DIGITA[...]

55 Relationship between video signals and monitor output Input connector Output connector Menu displayed HDMI S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO A A A A A Only the menu is displayed A A A S A S <VIDEO> Only the menu is displayed A (VIDEO) A S A A S <S-VIDEO> Only the menu is displayed A (S-VIDEO) S A A S <HDMI> A S (HDMI) A S A S[...]

56 Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color Like “x.v.Color”, each of these color spaces defines a palette of available colors that is larger than the traditional RGB color model. D Deep Color This technology allows expression of more number of colors than the conventional 8 bits and can reproduce colors close to natural ones[...]

57 M MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, using the “MPEG-1” video compression standard. It compresses the data volume to about one eleventh its original size while maintaining sound quality equivalent to a music CD. MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 These are the name[...]

58 Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfun[...]

59 G Audio H Symptom Cause/Solution Page Audio is not output. • Check the connections for all devices. • Check the speaker connections and configurations. • Check whether the audio device power is turned on. • Adjust the master volume. • Cancel the mute mode. • Select a suitable input source. • Select a suitable [...]

60 Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. ON/ST ANDBY 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY . 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing 8 and 9 . 3 Once the display starts ashi[...]

61 v Numerics 2.1-channel ··················································· 25, 27 3D ········································································· 5 7.1-channel ·························[...]

62 Dimensions Unit : mm 338.5 382.0 15.0 147.0 162.0 435.0 21.5 22.0 Weight : 8.9 kg Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Infor mation[...]

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