Denon AVR-2312CI manual

INTEGRA TED NET W ORK A V RECEIVER A VR-2312CI Owner ’ s Manual Basic version Adv anced v ersion Infor mation[...]

I n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CA UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT 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 o[...]

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 7 channels (135 W x 7ch) The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces highfidelity 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 high-[...]

3 Cautions on handling • Before turning the power on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. When going on vacation or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the[...]

Basic version 4 F Connections v page5 F Settings v page19 F Playback (Basic operation) v page26 F Selecting a listening mode (SURROUND MODE) v page52 Connection v page8 , 10 Connection v page8 , 11 Playback – Playback v page28 Connection v page8 , 11 Connection v page16 Playback v page28 Playback v page28 Connecti[...]

5 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[...]

6 Important information • The video conversion function supports the NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60 formats. • The resolution of the video signal output from the HDMI connector of this unit is set in “Resolution” ( v page90 ) in the menu ( v page136 ). • Resolutions of HDMI-compatible TVs can be checke[...]

7 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to eight HDMI-compatible devices (7-inputs/1-output) to the unit. HDMI function This unit supports the following HDMI functions: • 3D • Deep Color ( v page137 ) • Auto Lip Sync ( v page106 , 137 ) • “x.v.Color”, sYCC601 color, Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color[...]

8 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device OUT HDMI G Front panel H Digital camcorder • 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”. •[...]

9 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector When an HDMI/DVI conversion cable (sold separately) is used, the HDMI video signals are converted to DVI signals, allowing connection to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. NOTE • No sound is output when connected to a device equipped with a DVI[...]

10 IN VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y P B P R IN TV Set this to change the digital input connector or component video input connector to which the input source is assigned. “Input Assign” ( v page88 ) in Set as Necessary Connecting a TV • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For video connections, s[...]

11 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7 ). Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately) Video cable C[...]

12 R L R L VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO R L OUT OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y P B P R OUT OUT COAXIAL Satellite tuner/Cable TV Set this to change the digital input connector or component video input connector to which the input source is assigned. “Input Assign” ( v page88 ) in Set as Necessary Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) • Y[...]

13 R L R L R L R L R L R L OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO OUT OPTICAL IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Digital video recorder Set this to change the digital input connector or component video input connector to which the input source is assigned. “Input Assign” ( v page88 ) in Set as Necessary NOTE To record video signals through t[...]

14 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7 ). 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 V[...]

15 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port You can enjoy music stored on an iPod or USB memory device. Cables used for connections To connect an iPod to this unit, use the USB cable supplied with the iPod. USB memory device iPod or • When you want to play back a video file stored on an iPod, use a DENON control dock for iPod ([...]

16 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 33 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. w e q FM ou[...]

17 Connecting to a home network (LAN) • This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files stored on a computer and music content such as that from Internet radio. You can also operate this unit from a computer using the Web control function. • You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the DENON website. For mo[...]

18 Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks If this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signal from the remote control unit, you can still operate the unit and the devices connected to it by using a commercially available IR receiver. You can also use it to remotely control ZONE2 (another room). AUX OUT Dev[...]

19 The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called “Audyssey ® Auto Setup”. To perform measurement, place the setup microphone in multiple locations all around the listening area. For best results, we recommend you measure in six or more posi[...]

20 2 Set up the subwoofer If using a subwoofer capable of the following adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below. n When using a subwoofer with a direct mode Set the direct mode to “On” and disable the volume adjustment and crossover frequency setting. n When using a subwoofer without a direct mode Make the following settings: • Vo[...]

21 STEP 1 Preparation STEP 2 Detection & Measurement (Main) Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) 4 Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of this unit. AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Amp Assign RETURN Auto Setup Start Channel Select STEP1 Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according to the recommendations in the ma[...]

22 STEP 4 Calculation Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) 10 Repeat step 9, measuring positions 3 to 8. When measurement of position 8 is completed, a “Measurements finished.” message is displayed. AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 RETURN Next Calculation Retry STEP3 Measurement (Finish) Proceed to next (Calculation) Enter Cancel Measuremen[...]

23 Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) 14 Select “Store” and then press ENTER . Save the measurement results. AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 STEP6 Store Now storing...Please wait. 20% AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 RETURN Store STEP6 Store Apply and store measurement result Enter Cancel Press “Store” to store calculation results. •[...]

24 Error messages NOTE • An error message is displayed if Audyssey ® Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform Audyssey ® Auto Setup over again. • If the result still differs from the actual[...]

25 Parameter Check This function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey ® Auto Setup. 1 Use ui to select “Parameter Check” and then press ENTER . SPEAKER SETUP Auto Setup Amp Assign Speaker Config. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Audyssey Auto Setup Parameter Check Check auto setup measure[...]

26 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page28 ) n Playing a CD player ( v page28 ) n Playing an iPod ( v page29 ) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page33 ) n Playing a network audio ( v page35 ) n Playing a USB memory device ( v page50 ) Selecting a listening mode (SURROUND MODE) ( v page52 )[...]

27 n Using the “SOURCE SELECT” menu Switch the remote control unit to the J (MAIN ZONE) mode when performing this operation ( v page118 “Operating AV devices”). If the remote control unit is in K (ZONE2) mode, the “SOURCE SELECT” menu will not be displayed when SOURCE SELECT is pressed. BD Recent Player Video Network Tuner SOURCE SEL[...]

28 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[...]

29 Playing an iPod There are two methods for iPod playback. q Use a DENON control dock for iPod to play back. You can play back both video, photo and audio. w Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back ( v page31 ). You can play back audio only. q Use a DENON control dock for iPod to play back If you use a separately sold DENON contro[...]

30 n Viewing videos on an iPod in the Browse mode When an iPod equipped with a video function is connected to a DENON ASD-11R control dock for iPod, image files can be played in the Browse mode. 1 Use ui to select “Videos”, then press ENTER or p . 2 Use ui to select the search item or folder, then press ENTER or p . 3 Use ui to select the vide[...]

31 w Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. • This unit supports audio playback from the iPod (fifth generation or later), iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone (it is not compatible with [...]

32 Playing an iPod n iPod operation Operation buttons Function MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui ) / Manual search (Press and hold, ui ) ENTER (Press and release) Enter / Pause ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH (Press and release) Page search z 1 / Character sort z 2 SEARCH (Press and hold) Browse / Remote mode switching [...]

33 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 CH MEMORY Memory SEARCH Search Now Playing Band Tuning AUTO Mode Preset CH+/- FM 87.50MHz 3 Tune in the desi[...]

34 Tuning in radio stations n Listening to preset stations 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G). CH A MEMORY Memory SEARCH Search Band Tuning Preset CH+/- FM 97.90MHz ST.Name HD1 Song Title Artist Name Program Type STEREO Mode TUNER A8 FM 90.10MHz A7 FM 90.10MHz A6 FM 90.10MHz A5 A4 FM 107.90MHz A3 A2 FM 89.10MHz A1 FM 87.50MHz Preset [...]

35 Playing a network audio Follow this procedure to play Internet radio stations or music or still picture (JPEG) files stored on a computer . Important information n About the internet radio function • Internet radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet radio stations from around the world can be received. •?[...]

36 Playing a network audio G Compatible formats H Internet radio Media server z 1 WMA (Windows Media Audio) P P MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) P P WAV P MPEG-4 AAC P z 2 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) P JPEG P A server or server software compatible with distribution in the corresponding formats is required to play music files via a network. z 1 Medi[...]

37 Playing a network audio Listening to internet radio 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page17 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” ( v page108 ). 2 Press NET/USB to switch the input source to “NET/USB”. 3 Press[...]

38 Playing a network audio n Searching stations by keyword (Alphabetic strings) 1 Press ui to select “Search by Keyword”, then press ENTER or p . Station a n 0 _ b o 1 / c P 2 : d q 3 ˜ e r 4 ? f s 5 [ g t 6 h u 7 ] i v 8 ˆ j w 9 ` k x . { l y @ | m z - } Search by Keyword a/A SPACE INSERT DELETE OK RETURN Input Select Cancel SEARCH 10Key S[...]

39 Playing a network audio n Registering internet radio stations as your favorites Favorites are listed at the top of the menu screen, so when a station is registered as a favorite it can be tuned in easily. 1 Press MEMORY while the Internet radio station you want to register is playing. 2 Press ui to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER . Inte[...]

40 Playing a network audio Playing files stored on a computer Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page17 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” ( v page?[...]

41 Playing a network audio Viewing photographs on the Flickr site You can view photographs shared by particular users, or all of the photographs shared on Flickr. n Viewing photographs shared by particular users 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page17 “Connecting to a home network (L[...]

42 n Flickr operation Operation buttons Function INTERNET RADIO V Last played internet radio station PRESET 1 – 3 Preset channel (1 – 3) selection CH +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui ) ENTER (Press and release) Enter ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH Page Search z RETURN B [...]

43 Playing a network audio Listening to Napster 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page17 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” ( v page108 ). 2 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the “SOURCE SELECT” menu, then select [...]

44 n Napster operation Operation buttons Function INTERNET RADIO V Last played internet radio station PRESET 1 – 3 Preset channel (1 – 3) selection CH +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui ) ENTER (Press and release) Enter ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH Search menu / Page sea[...]

45 Playing a network audio Listening to Pandora 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page17 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” ( v page108 ). 2 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the “SOURCE SELECT” menu, then select [...]

46 Playing a network audio n Creating an original radio station You can create up to 100 original radio stations. 1 Use ui to select “New Station”, then press ENTER or p . My Station New Station Quick Mix D&M1 Radio [1/3] RETURN Sign out Exit 2 Input a “Track or Artist”, then press OK . New Station Track or Artist a/A SPACE INSERT DELET[...]

47 Playing a network audio n Arranging tracks within radio stations You can sort tracks by operating the Pandora menu screen while a track is playing. Press p while a track is playing. The Pandora menu screen is displayed. Menu I like this track I don’t like this track Bookmark this track I’m tired of this track Delete this station Why is this [...]

48 Playing a network audio Listening to Rhapsody 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page17 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” ( v page108 ). 2 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the “SOURCE SELECT” menu, then select[...]

49 Playing a network audio n Track menu Press p during playback to display the track menu. Rhapsody Jump to artist Jump to album Similar artists Similar albums Add to my library Rating [1/6] CH +/- Preset q w e q Search from the similar music Use ui to select the search item, then press ENTER or p . w Registering tracks in my library Use ui to sele[...]

50 Playing a USB memory device Playing back music or still picture (JPEG) files recorded on a USB memory device. Important information n USB memory devices A USB memory device can be connected to the USB port of this unit to play music and still picture (JPEG) files stored on the USB memory device. Also, files stored on an iPod can be played whe[...]

51 Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port ( v page 15 “Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port”). 2 Press NET/USB to switch the input source to “NET/USB”. DENON:[AVR-2312CI] Favorites Internet Radio Flickr Napster Pandora Media Server USB [1/8] CH +/- Preset 3 Use ui to se[...]

52 Selecting a listening mode (SURROUND MODE) This unit can play input audio signals in multi-channel surround mode or in stereo mode. Select a listening mode suitable for the playback contents (cinema, music, etc.) or according to your liking. Selecting a listening mode 1 Play the selected device ( v page 28 – 50 ). 2 Press MOVIE , MUSIC , GAME [...]

53 Selecting a listening mode Operation button Input signal Listening mode 2-channel z 1 STEREO DOLBY PL g x Game z 2 DOLBY PL g Game z 2 DOLBY PL g z Height z 2 MULTI CH STEREO VIDEO GAME VIRTUAL Multi-channel z 3 STEREO Dolby Digital DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL + PL g z Dolby TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD + EX DOLBY TrueHD + P[...]

54 Selecting a listening mode n Description of listening mode types Dolby listening mode Listening mode type Description DOLBY PL g x z 1 This mode can be selected when a Dolby Pro Logic g x decoder is used to play back 2-channel source in 6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround back channel. By adding the surround back channel, a str[...]

55 Selecting a listening mode DENON original listening mode Listening mode type Description MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. The same sound as that from the front speakers (L/R) is played back at the same level from the surround speakers (L/R) and surround back speakers (L/R). ROCK ARENA This mode is for enj[...]

Advanced version 56 F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) v page57 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page68 F Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) v page79 F How to make detailed settings v page82 F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit v page118 Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operatio[...]

57 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 4 “SETUP WIZARD” . Use Audyssey ® Auto Setup function of this unit to automatically detect the number of connected speakers and perform optimal [...]

58 Install When 7.1ch (Front height speaker) installed FL FR FHR FHL C SL SR SW z 1 z 2 z 3 Listening position z 1 22˚ – 30˚ z 2 22˚ – 45˚ z 3 90˚ – 110˚ G Speaker abbreviations H FL Front speaker (L) SB Surround back speaker FR Front speaker (R) FHL Front height speaker (L) C Center speaker FHR Front height speaker (R) SW Subwoofer SL [...]

59 Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 6 “Connecting the speakers” . • For the method of connecting the TV, see C page 3 “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 connection e[...]

60 Connect 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) connection The illustration on the right shows a connection example for performing 7.1-channel playback using the front height speakers. If you connect the surround back and front height speakers before you start playback, the audio is played back by automatically switching the speakers in accordance wi[...]

61 Connect 6.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection If using only one surround back speaker (with a 6.1-channel connection), connect to the “L” side of the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminal. For speaker settings in this case, see “When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed” ( v page58 ). To perform 6.1-channel playback using the sur[...]

62 2.1-channel connection FL FR SW NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 “Connecting the speakers” . • For speaker impedance , see page59 . n For connecting two subwoofers Two subwoofers can be connected to this unit. The same signal is output from each subwoofer terminal. Front A/B connection You can connect a second [...]

63 Connect Bi-Amp connection You can use the front speakers via the bi-amp connection. A bi-amp connection is to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminals and woofer terminals of speakers compatible with the bi-amp function. This prevents the back electromotive force (returned force without output) of the woofer sent to the tweeter, whi[...]

64 Connect FL FL’ FR FR’ C SW SL SR Multi channel playback (Surround mode) 2-channel playback (Direct/Stereo mode) Switching 5.1-channel + 2-channel connection You can connect the other front speakers for 2-channel playback using the DIRECT mode or STEREO mode. The speakers used exclusively for 5.1-channel playback and the speakers used exclusi[...]

65 1 Set up the remote control unit n Set up the zone mode Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to J (MAIN ZONE). The J indicator lights. Press ZONE SELECT n Set up the operation mode Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP- operation mode. Press AMP 2 Connect the setup microphone. AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Amp Assign RETURN Auto[...]

66 Set up speakers 6 Set up “Channel Select” Use ui to select “Channel Select”, and then press ENTER . AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Amp Assign RETURN Auto Setup Start Channel Select STEP1 Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according to the recommendations in the manual, Set the following items If necessary. Enable skip of me[...]

67 Set up speakers 9 Use o p to set whether or not a subwoofer channel is measured. Measure Set for measuring a subwoofer. Skip Set for no measuring of a subwoofer. 10 Use o p to set whether or not a surround back channel is measured. Measure (2spkrs) Set for measuring two surround back speakers. Measure (1spkr) Set for measuring a surround back sp[...]

68 n HDMI control function ( v page68 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page69 ) n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page70 ) n Quick select function ( v page71 ) n REC OUT mode ( v page72 ) n AirPlay ( v page73 ) n Party mode function ( v page74 ) n Zone Management function ( v page75 ) n Operating a media controller to p[...]

69 Convenient functions NOTE • When “HDMI Control” – “Control” is set to “ON”, it consumes more standby power. • The HDMI control function controls operations of a TV that is compatible with the HDMI control function. Make sure that the TV and HDMI are connected when you perform HDMI control. • Some functions may not op[...]

70 Convenient functions Adjusting the volume of the speakers You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. n Adjusting the volume of the different speakers 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to J (MAIN ZONE). The J indicator lights. 2 Press AMP to set the remote control[...]

71 Convenient functions Quick select function All of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. By memorizing frequently used settings, you can quickly access and enjoy a playback environment that is consistently the same. n Saving the settings 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save. q Input source z ( v page26 ) w Volume [...]

72 Convenient functions REC OUT mode When using the audio/video recording connectors (DVR outputs), you can record the audio or video from a different program source while listening to the currently played track. 1 Press ZONE2 / REC SELECT until “RECOUT SOURCE” is displayed. The indicator illuminates. ZONE2 SOURCE ZONE2 TUNER ZONE2 NET/USB ··[...]

73 Convenient functions AirPlay Enjoy music from your iTunes library with DENON quality sound anywhere in your home. Use the Apple Remote app z for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad to control iTunes from any room in your home. z Available as a free download from the App Store. n Setting procedure 1 Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC tha[...]

74 Party mode function The same network audio (Internet radio, Media server or iPod DIRECT) can be played on multiple DENON products equipped with the Party Mode function and connected in a network. The party mode consists of one organizer and up to four attendees. When one unit starts the party mode as the organizer, up to four devices on which th[...]

75 Zone Management function The status of devices connected to the same network can be displayed. Additionally, network menu browsers and volume controls can be performed via the network for the connected devices. This is useful when playing back network services of a device located in a separate room. Only devices compatible with the Zone Manageme[...]

76 Operating a media controller to play music and still pictures • Perform this procedure using a media controller conforming to the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standard. • This function allows you to play content located on a computer (media server) or connected on a network by operating a media controller on the same network.[...]

77 Web control function You can operate this unit using a browser. 1 Switch the “Network Standby” setting to “ON”. ( v page 110 ). 2 Check the IP address of this unit with “Network Info.” ( v page 111 ). NETWORK INFO. DHCP IP Address MAC Address OFF 0005cd000000 Friendly Name DENON:[AVR-2312CI] 192.168.100.19 RETURN Return Checking the [...]

78 Convenient functions G Example 2 H Setup menu screen SETUP MENU SOURCE SELECT Source Input Assign Video Video Select BD SOURCE Auto Video Mode Video Convert i/p Scaler Resolution (analog) Resolution (HDMI) Progressive Mode Aspect Auto Game ON OFF Movie Analog Analog & HDMI OFF Auto 480p/576p 1080i 720p 1080p Auto 480p/576p 1080i 720p 1080p A[...]

79 Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) • You can operate this unit so as to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2) other than the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located). • You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. The source selected for Z[...]

80 Playback 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to K (ZONE2). Input source select buttons 2 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 3 Press ZONE/DEVICE Z to turn on the ZONE2 power. The indicator on the display lights. • Also press input source select button when in standby mode, the power turns on. • When [...]

81 Quick select function It is also possible to save four settings for ZONE2. n Saving the settings 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save. q Input source ( v page80 ) w Volume ( v page80 ) NOTE The settings for each content (Internet Radio, Media Server, iPod, etc.) cannot be memorized for the “NET/USB” source of ZONE2. 2[...]

82 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 SOURCE SELECT Displayed items of the “SOURCE SELECT” menu differs, depending on the selected input source. Input Assign Changes [...]

83 Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. G Example 1 H Menu selection screen (Top menu) SPEAKER SETUP Auto Setup Amp Assign Speaker Config. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Make detailed speaker settings q List of GUI menu setup icons w Currently selected setup icon e Currently selected setup item r List of curre[...]

84 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 AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Audio Adjust Picture Adjust Adjust various audio and video parameters w w A/V Adjust – Setup Wizard q Press MENU to display the menu scr[...]

85 Inputting characters You can change the names as desired using the “Preset Name” ( v page 93 ), “Rename” ( v page 91 ), “Rhapsody Account” ( v page 111 ), “Napster Account” ( v page 111 ), “Zone Rename” ( v page 114 ), “Quick Select Name” ( v page 114 ) and character input for the network functions. For [...]

86 Inputting characters 10 Key input screen n Display of a 10 Key input screen TUNER CD B D DVD TV SAT/CBL DVR RENAME [1/2] RETURN Cancel Enter Input CH+ Insert CH- Delete SEARCH 0-9 Keyboard Default TUNER CD BD DVD TV SAT/CBL DVR q w q Character input section (Maximum 8 characters) w Guide for operation buttons Using the number buttons 1 Display t[...]

87 SOURCE SELECT 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 ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to J (MAIN ZONE). The J indicator lights. 2 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 3 Press MENU . The menu i[...]

88 SOURCE SELECT Setting items Setting details HDMI Set this to change the HDMI input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD TV SAT/CBL DVR GAME1 GAME2 V.AUX DOCK HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 / HDMI 5 / HDMI 6 / HDMI 7 None : Do not assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input source. • At time of purchase, the settings [...]

89 Setting items Setting details DIGITAL Set this to change the digital input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD TV SAT/CBL DVR GAME1 GAME2 V.AUX DOCK CD COAX (coaxial) 1, 2 / OPT (optical) 1, 2 None : Do not assign a digital input connector to the selected input source. • At time of purchase, the settings of the different input [...]

90 SOURCE SELECT Setting items Setting details Resolution Set the output resolution. You can set “Resolution” separately for HDMI output of the analog video input and HDMI input. BD z DVD TV z SAT/CBL DVR GAME1 z GAME2 z V.AUX DOCK NET/USB Auto : The number of pixels the TV connected to the HDMI output connector supports is detected automatical[...]

91 Input Mode (Audio) Default settings are underlined. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. Setting items Setting details Input Mode Set the audio input modes for the different input sources. It is normally recommended to set the audio input mode to “Auto”. Auto : Automatically detect input signal and [...]

92 Playback Mode Default settings are underlined. n Input source : “DOCK” Setting items Setting details Repeat Make settings for repeat mode. DOCK All : All files are played repeatedly. One : A file being played is played repeatedly. OFF : Repeat playback mode is canceled. Shuffle Make settings for shuffle mode. DOCK Songs : Shuffle songs.[...]

93 SOURCE SELECT Preset Skip Default settings are underlined. Set preset channel to be skipped when selecting. Setting items Setting details A – G Set the preset channels you do not want to display. You can set by preset memory block (A to G) or by preset channel (1 to 8). TUNER All : Skip all channels of the selected preset memory blocks. •[...]

94 AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Sound field effects for surround sound and video quality can be adjusted. Menu operation 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to J (MAIN ZONE). The J indicator lights. 2 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 3 Press MENU . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 4 Use ui to select the menu to [...]

95 Audio Adjust n Surround Parameters Default settings are underlined. 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131 ). NOTE • Some setting items cannot be set while playb[...]

96 AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Setting items Setting details Height Gain Control the front height channel volume. Low : Reduce the front height channel volume. Middle : Front height channel sound is output with standard sound volume. High : Increase the front height channel volume. NOTE “Height Gain” is displayed for the following settings. • When [...]

97 AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Setting items Setting details Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off. ON : The subwoofer is used. OFF : The subwoofer is not used. NOTE This can be set when the surround mode is “DIRECT” ( v page 52 ) and the “Subwoofer Mode” ( v page103 ) is “LFE+Main”. Default The “Surround Parameters” settings are [...]

98 AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST n Audyssey Settings Default settings are underlined. Set Audyssey MultEQ ® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . These can be selected after Audyssey ® Auto Setup has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey technology, please see page137 . NOTE • If you have not performed Auto Set[...]

99 AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Manual EQ Default settings are underlined. Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. “Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ ® XT” setting ( v page98 ) is “Manual”. Setting items Setting details Curve Copy Copy “Audyssey Flat” curve from MultEQ ® XT. Yes : Copy. No : Do not copy. • “[...]

10 0 AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Picture Adjust Default settings are underlined. Picture quality can be adjusted. • This item can be set when the input source is BD DVD TV SA T/CBL DVR GAME1 GAME2 V .AUX DOCK NET/USB . • With input sources other than the ones above, this item can be set when “Video Select” is selected. In this case, the origin[...]

101 SYSTEM SETUP Set when changing Audyssey ® Auto Setup settings, or when changing the audio, video, display or other settings. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey ® Auto Setup, it will not be possible to set Audyssey MultEQ ® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® ( v page98 ). • Can b[...]

10 2 Speaker Setup Default settings are underlined. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey ® Auto Setup. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey ® Auto Setup, it will not be possible to select Audyssey MultEQ ® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® ( v[...]

10 3 SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Speaker Config. (Continued) Surr.Back : Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low frequencies. • Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for low frequencies. • None : Select whe[...]

10 4 SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Distance Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each speaker. Unit : Set the unit of distance. • Feet / Meters Step : Set the minimum variable width of the distance. • 1ft / 0.1ft • 0.1m / 0.01m Default : The “D[...]

10 5 SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Crossover Freq. Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer. Set the Crossover Frequency to suit the bass reproduction capability of the speaker being used. 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz : Set the crossover frequenc[...]

10 6 SYSTEM SETUP HDMI Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Setting items Setting details Auto Lip Sync Make automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video output. ON : Compensated. OFF : Not compensated. HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. Amp : Play back through speakers connect[...]

10 7 SYSTEM SETUP Audio Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for audio playback. Setting items Setting details 2ch Direct/Stereo Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel direct and stereo playback modes. Setting : Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel direct and stereo playback mode[...]

10 8 Network Setup Default settings are underlined. Make network settings. Setting items Setting details Network Connecting Make settings for wired LAN. Only set “Network Connecting” when connecting to a network without a DHCP function. Detail Exit NETWORK CONNECTING DHCP IP Address OFF 192.168.0.1 Enter Set IP address and proxy manually q Exit[...]

10 9 SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Network Connecting (Continued) Proxy settings : Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server. Detail Exit NETWORK CONNECTING DHCP IP Address OFF 192.168.0.1 Enter Set IP address and proxy manually q Exit Proxy NETWORK CONNECTING DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Prima[...]

11 0 SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Other Network function on/off setting during standby, and PC language setting. Network Standby : Set the network function on/off during standby. • ON : Network is on during standby. Main unit operable with a network compatible controller. • OFF : Suspend network function during standby. Set [...]

111 SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Other (Continued) Update Notification : Displays a notification message on this unit’s menu screen when the latest firmware is released with “Firmware Update”. The notification message is displayed for about 20 seconds when the power is turned on. Connect to broadband Internet ( v page 17 [...]

11 2 SYSTEM SETUP ZONE2 Setup Default settings are underlined. Set the audio to play back with multi-zone (ZONE2). • “ZONE2” is displayed when “ZONE2” is selected with “Amp Assign” ( v page102 ). Setting items Setting details Bass Adjust low frequency range (bass). –10dB – +10dB (0dB) Treble Adjust high frequency range (treb[...]

11 3 SYSTEM SETUP Option Setup Default settings are underlined. Make various other settings. Setting items Setting details Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. Volume Display : Set how volume is displayed. • Relative : Display ---dB (Min), in the range –80.5 dB to 18 dB. • Absolute : Display [...]

11 4 SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details GUI (Continued) Master Volume : Display the master volume during adjustment. • Bottom : Display at the bottom. • Top : Display at the top. • OFF : Turn display off. When the master volume display is hard to see when superimposed on movie subtitles, set to “Top”. NET/USB : Set the NE[...]

11 5 SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Firmware Update Update the firmware of the receiver. Check for Update : Check for firmware updates. You can also check approximately how long it will take to complete an update. Start : Execute the update process. When updating starts, the power indicator becomes red and the menu screen is shut down[...]

11 6 SYSTEM SETUP Language Default settings are underlined. Set the language for display on the menu screen. Setting details English / Español “Language” can also be set by the following procedure. However, the menu screen is not displayed. 1. Press and hold the main unit’s PRESET 1 and PRESET 3 for at least 3 seconds. “ z Video Format” [...]

11 7 INFORMATION Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details Status Show information about current settings. n MAIN ZONE This item shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. The information displayed differs according to the input source. Select Source / Name / Surround Mode / Input Mode / Decode Mode / [...]

11 8 Operating the connected devices by remote control unit Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. Operating AV devices 1 Press ZONE SELECT to select a zone for operation. The zone mode indicator corresponding to the operating zone lights. • The mode switches[...]

11 9 Registering preset codes When preset codes are registered in the included remote control unit, it can then be used to operate any devices you have, such as DVD players or TVs made by different manufacturers. In this menu, you can search and display the preset codes that can be preset in the included remote control unit. n Buttons used for oper[...]

12 0 6 Pressing ui , select the rst letter of the device brand name. Then press ENTER . A B C Device : DVD D E F G H I REMOTE SETUP GUIDE 1 Please select the first letter of the brand name of the device. Enter RETURN Return Select • The first character is displayed as 1, A to Z. (Initials for the brand are displayed for each category. ) Fo[...]

12 1 Registering preset codes 14 Either of the screens below is displayed. q 1. Press [INPUT SOURCE]. 2. Press and hold [DEVICE ON ( l )] for 3 seconds. 3. Input code with [0-9]. 4. Press any key to check device. (e.g. [DEVICE ON ( l )]) REMOTE SETUP GUIDE Device Brand Code [1/3] : DVD : DENON : 30490 Press QUICK 1 if device works, QUICK 2 if not Q[...]

12 2 n DVD recorder (DVR) / Personal video recorder (PVR) / video cassette recorder (VCR) operation Operation buttons Function CH +, – Switch channels (up/down) MENU Menu uio p Cursor operation ENTER Enter SETUP Setup RETURN B Return 6 7 Manual search (fast-reverse/fast-forward) 1 Playback 8 9 Auto search (cue) 3 Pause 2 Stop 0 – 9, +10 Select [...]

12 3 Specifying the zone used with the main remote control unit When the ZONE SELECT button is pressed, only the set zone can be operated with the remote control unit. 1 Press and hold ZONE/DEVICE Z for at least 3 seconds. The zone mode indicator flashes twice. 2 Press ZONE SELECT . The zone mode indicator flashes twice. 3 Press 1 – 3 to set. T[...]

Information 12 4 F Part names and functions v page125 F Other information v page130 F Troubleshooting v page140 F Specifications v page145 F Index v page146 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[...]

12 5 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 W0 W3 W1 W2 Q5 Q3 Q4 Q2 Q1 o Q0 i u t r y e w q q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ································································· ( C 5 ) Turns power to this u[...]

12 6 Display y u i Q4 Q6 Q8 o Q0 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q5 Q7 w q e r t q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. When playing HD Audio sources, the indicator lights when a signal from an extension channel (a channel other than the front, center, surround, surround back or LFE channel) is input. If th[...]

12 7 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). i q w e r t y o u Q4 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q0 q RS-232C connector ·································································· ( 18 ) w FM/AM antenna terminals ····································[...]

12 8 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q8 Q7 W9 W8 W7 W6 W2 W1 W0 Q9 W3 W4 W5 q ZONE SELECT button ························ ( 80 , 118 ) w Zone mode indicators ······························ ( 118[...]

12 9 Remote control unit Inserting the batteries q Slide 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. R6/AA e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control unit. • Replace the batteries with new o[...]

13 0 Other information n Trademark information ( v page130 ) n Surround ( v page131 ) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page135 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page137 ) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic[...]

13 1 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 s[...]

13 2 Surround Surround mode ( v page52 ) Surround Parameters ( v page95 ) Tone z 16 ( v page97 ) Audyssey Settings z 18 ( v page98 ) RESTORER z 21 ( v page99 ) Height Gain ( v page96 ) PL g z Height z 14 ( v page96 ) AFDM z 15 ( v page96 ) Surround Back ( v page96 ) Subwoofer ( v page97 ) PRO LOGIC g / g x Music mode o[...]

13 3 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[...]

13 4 Surround Surround mode ( v page52 ) 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 DIGI[...]

13 5 Relationship between video signals and monitor output MAIN ZONE MONITOR OUT Video Convert Input connector Output connector Menu displayed HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO ON/OFF AAAA A A A Only the menu is displayed A A ON A A A S S <VIDEO> S <VIDEO> S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) ON A A S A S <S-VIDEO[...]

13 6 Video signal resolution conversion table When “Video Convert” ( v page 90 ) is set to “ON”, “i/p Scaler” ( v page 90 ) is set to “Analog”, “Analog & HDMI” or “HDMI” are set, the resolution of the input video signal can be converted to a different resolution for output ( v page5 “Converting input video sig[...]

13 7 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. AirPlay AirPlay sends (plays) contents recorded in iTunes or on an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to a compatible device via the network. App Store App S[...]

13 8 DTS-HD This audio technology provides higher sound quality and enhanced functionality than the conventional DTS and is adopted as an optional audio for Blu-ray Disc. This technology supports multi-channel, high data transfer speed, high sampling frequency, and lossless audio playback. Maximum 7.1-channels are supported in Blu-ray Disc. DTS-HD [...]

13 9 Explanation of terms W Windows Media DRM This is a copyright protection technology developed by Microsoft. Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (WM-DRM) to protect the integrity of their content (Secure Content) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, [...]

14 0 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 malf[...]

14 1 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 suitabl[...]

14 2 G Radio H Symptom Cause/Solution Page Reception fails, or there is a lot of noise or distortion. • Change the antenna orientation or position. • Separate the AM loop antenna from the unit. • Use an FM outdoor antenna. • Separate the antenna from other connection cables. 16 16 16 16 G Control dock for iPod H Symptom Cause/So[...]

14 3 Symptom Cause/Solution Page Sound quality is poor or played sound is noisy. • File being played has a low bit rate. This is not a malfunction. – Cannot login to Rhapsody. (“Incorrect Username or Password” is displayed.) • Login information is incorrect. Check if the Username for Rhapsody has been properly entered. Re-enter the [...]

14 4 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 PRESET CHANNEL 3 PRESET CHANNEL 2 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY . 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing PRESET [...]

14 5 Specifications n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) [...]

14 6 v Numerics 2.1-channel ························································· 62 2ch Direct/Stereo ············································· 107 3D ············································[...]

14 7 v O Option Setup ···················································· 113 Add New Feature··········································· 115 Dimmer ·····················································[...]

14 8 Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 13 21/64 (338.5) 15 3/64 (382.0) 5/8 (16.0) 5 15/16 (151.0) 6 37/64 (167.0) 17 1/8 (435.0) 27/32 (21.5) 55/64 (22.0) Weight : 24 lbs 4 oz (11.0 kg) Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Infor mation[...]

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