Denon AVR-1612 manual

A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-1612 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 (120 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 Settings v page11 F Playback (Basic operation) v page18 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) v page29 Connection v page6 , 7 Connection v page6 , 7 Playback – Playback v page19 Connection v page6 , 7 Connection v page6 , 8 Playback v page19 Playback – Connection v pag[...]

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 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices (4-inputs/1-output) to the unit. HDMI function This unit supports the following HDMI functions: • 3D • Deep Color ( v page89 ) • Auto Lip Sync ( v page62 , 89 ) • “x.v.Color”, sYCC601 color, Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color ( v[...]

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 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 (A[...]

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 25 “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 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 positions, a[...]

12 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[...]

13 STEP 1 Preparation STEP 2 Detect & Measure (Main) Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) 4 Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of this unit. MultEQ Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according to the recommendations in the manual. Next Audyssey Auto Setup [RETURN] [ENTER] Enter Cancel When the setup microphone i[...]

14 STEP 4 Calculate Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) • In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions (two to six positions) other than the main listening position. • Just one position can be measured but measuring multiple positions increases the accuracy of the correction of acoustic distortion within the listeni[...]

15 Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) 15 Select “Store” and then press ENTER . Save the measurement results. Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Store Now storing Please wait... 0% Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Store Press “Store” to store calculation result. Store [RETURN] [ENTER] Enter Cancel • Saving the results requires about 10 seconds.[...]

16 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[...]

17 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 . Auto Setup Parameter Check Auto Setup Sp. Config. Check Distance Check Ch. Level Check Crossover Check EQ Check 2 Use ui to select the item you want[...]

18 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page19 ) n Playing an iPod ( v page20 ) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page25 ) n Playing a USB memory device ( v page27 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page29 ) n Selecting the input source ( v page18 ) n Adjusting the master volume ( v [...]

19 Adjusting the master volume Use M df to adjust the volume. n When the “Volume Display” setting ( v page63 ) is “Relative” G Adjustable range H – – – –80.5dB – 18.0dB n When the “Volume Display” setting ( v page63 ) is “Absolute” G Adjustable range H 0.0 – 99.0 • The variable range differs according to the i[...]

20 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23 ). 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[...]

21 Playing an iPod • You can specify the duration of the on-screen display to be displayed (default: 30 sec) at menu “iPod” ( v page 64 ). Press uio p to return to the original screen. • To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER mode ( v page 56 ). The default sett[...]

22 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 of the TV to “[...]

23 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 [...]

24 Playing an iPod • You can specify the duration of the on-screen display to be displayed (default: 30 sec) at menu “iPod” ( v page 64 ). Press uio p to return to the original screen. • To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER mode ( v page56 ). The default setti[...]

25 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 FM 87.50MHz Now Playing AUTO [ MEMORY ] Band Memory [ ] Mode [ ] [ CH+/- ] Preset Tuning [ / ] [ SEARCH ][...]

26 Tuning in radio stations n Listening to preset stations 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G). TUNER [ MEMORY ] Band Memory [ ] Mode [ ] AUTO [ CH+/- ] Preset Tuning [ / ] Preset Channel A8 FM 90.10MHz A7 FM 90.10MHz A6 FM 90.10MHz A5 FM 90.10MHz A4 FM 107.90MHz A3 FM 98.10MHz A2 FM 89.10MHz A1 FM 87.50MHz 2 Press CH + , CH – or 1 [...]

27 Playing a USB memory device Playing back music files recorded on a USB memory device. Important information n Maximum number of playable files and forder Media Item USB memory device Number of folder directory levels 8 levels Number of folders 2000 Number of files 6000 • The limited number includes the root folder. n USB memory devices A[...]

28 n USB operation Operation buttons Function MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui ) ENTER (Press and release) Enter / Pause ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH Page search z RETURN B Return 1 Playback / Pause 8 9 Auto search (cue) 3 Pause 2 Stop TV Z / X TV power on/standby (Default : SONY) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default :[...]

29 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 19 – 27 ). 2 Press MOVIE , MUSIC , GAME [...]

30 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 + PL g z Dolby Digital Plus DO[...]

31 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 stronger surround feeling is o[...]

32 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 33 F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) v page34 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page42 F How to make detailed settings v page46 F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit v page71 Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. Bas[...]

34 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 [...]

35 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 [...]

36 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[...]

37 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. To perform 7.1-channel playback using the front height speaker, set “Pre Assign” to “F.HEIGHT” in steps 3 and 4 for “Set up “Pre Assign”” ( v page40[...]

38 C SB SL SR IN L L FL FR SW Power amplifier 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/FRONT HEIGHT terminal. For speaker settings in this case, see “When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed” ( v page35 ). To perf[...]

39 Connect 2.1-channel connection FL FR SW NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 “Connecting the speakers” . • For speaker impedance, see page36 . Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Adv anced version[...]

40 1 Set up the remote control unit 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. MultEQ Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according to the recommendations in the manual. Next Audyssey Auto Setup [RETURN] [ENTER] Enter Cancel When the setup microp[...]

41 Set up speakers 7 Set up “Channel Select” Use ui to select “Channel Select”, and then press ENTER . Subwoofer Measure Channel Select Surround Back Measure (2 sp) [RETURN] Return MultEQ Preparation Set the following items if necessary. Pre Assign Channel Select Audyssey Auto Setup Auto Setup Start [RETURN] [ENTER] Enter Cancel 8 Use ui to[...]

42 n HDMI control function ( v page42 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page43 ) n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page44 ) n Quick select function ( v page45 ) n Various memory functions ( v page45 ) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page18 ) Settings ( v page11 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page29 ) Pla[...]

43 Convenient functions NOTE • When “HDMI 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 operate depending on[...]

44 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 AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 2 Press CH LEVEL . Channel Level ON Front L Front R Subwo[...]

45 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 ( v page18 ) w Volume ( [...]

46 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 Audio Adjust Surr.Parameter Adjusts surround sound parameters. 52 Tone Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. 54 Audyssey Settings [...]

47 Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. G Example 1 H Menu selection screen (Top menu) Speaker Setup HDMI Setup Audio Setup Option Setup Language Auto Setup Pre Assign Speaker Config. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Crossover Freq. System Setup q Currently selected setup item w List of currently selected setup [...]

48 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 Adjust Information Setup Wizard System Setup Input Setup Surr.Parameter Tone AudysseySettings Manual EQ RESTORER Audio Delay Menu w Audio Adjust – w [...]

49 Inputting characters You can change the names as desired using the “Preset Name” ( v page 67 ), “Rename” ( v page 70 ), “Quick Sel.Name” ( v page64 ) and character input for the network functions. For inputting characters, there are three methods, as shown below. Method for inputting characters Method Operations Using the ke[...]

50 Inputting characters 10 Key input screen n Display of a 10 Key input screen Default TUNER BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME TUNER BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME Rename [1/2] Input [CH+] Insert [CH-] Delete [ 0-9] [SEARCH] Keyboard [RETURN] [ENTER] Enter Cancel q w q Character input section w Guide for operation buttons Using the number buttons 1 Display the screen[...]

51 Audio Adjust 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84 ). NOTE Some setting items cannot be se[...]

52 Surr.Parameter Default settings are underlined. Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal ( v page84 “Surround modes and surround parameters”). Setting items Setting details Mode Set the play modes for the different surround modes. n In the PL g x or PL g mode Cinema : Surround[...]

53 Audio 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 the ?[...]

54 Audio Adjust Tone Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Setting items Setting details Tone Control Set the tone control function to ON and OFF. ON : Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). OFF : Playback without tone adjustment. “Tone Control” can be set when “Dynamic EQ ® ” ( v page 55 ) is set to “OFF”. NOTE The tone cannot be a[...]

55 Audio Adjust Setting items Setting details Dynamic EQ ® Solve the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Works with MultEQ ® . ON : Use Dynamic EQ ® . OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ ® . or is displayed when set to “ON”. Reference Offset Audyssey Dynamic EQ ®[...]

56 Audio Adjust RESTORER 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 compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original sound before[...]

57 Information Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details Status Show information about current settings. The information displayed differs according to the input source. Select Source / Name / Surround Mode / Input Mode / Decode Mode / Assign / Video Select / Video Mode / Content Type etc. Audio Signal Show[...]

58 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 ® , Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® ( v page54 , 55 ). • Can[...]

59 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 ® , Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® ( v pag[...]

60 System Setup Setting items Setting details Speaker Config. (Continued) F.Height : Set the presence and size of the front height 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 when the fr[...]

61 System Setup Setting items Setting details Channel Level Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each speaker. Test Tone Start : Output test tone. • Front L / F.Height L / Center / F.Height R / Front R / Surround R / S.Back R z / S.Back L z / Surround L / Subwoofer : Select the speaker. z When the “Speaker Co[...]

62 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 connected[...]

63 System Setup Audio Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for audio playback. Setting items Setting details Auto Surround Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type. ON : Memorize settings. Automatically play with the last used surround mode. OFF : Do not memorize settings. Surround mode does not c[...]

64 Setting items Setting details GUI (Continued) iPod : Set the iPod screen display time when the input source is “DOCK” or “USB/iPod”. • Always : Show display continuously. • 30s : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. • 10s : Show display for 10 seconds after operation. • OFF : Turn display off. Tuner : Set the [...]

65 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 2 and 9 for at least 3 seconds. “V.Format:<NTSC>” appears on[...]

66 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 AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 2 Press MENU . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. 4 Press[...]

67 Input Setup Preset Name Assign name to a preset memory. Setting items Setting details Block Select the preset memory block. TUNER A / B / C / D / E / F / G A1 – G8 Change the display name of the selected channel. TUNER • Up to eight characters can be input. • For character input, see page49 . Default The changed preset name is ret[...]

68 Input Assign Examples of “Input Assign” menu screen displays This screen appears when the “Input Setup” – “each input source” – “Input Assign” menu is selected. Use the “Input Assign” menu to change the w HDMI input connectors and e Digital input connectors that are assigned to the q input sources in default settings. Def[...]

69 Input Setup 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[...]

70 Rename Change the display name of the selected input source. Setting items Setting details Rename Change the display name of the selected input source. • Up to eight characters can be input. • For character input, see page49 . Default The input source name is returned to the default setting. Yes : Reset to the defaults. No : Do not [...]

71 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 the input source select button ( v page 18 ). The operation mode of the remote control unit is switched as shown in the table. Input sourc[...]

72 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 operat[...]

73 5 Pressing ui , select the rst letter of the device brand name. Then press ENTER . 1 A B C D E RemoteSetupGuide [1/4] [CH+/-]Page+/- Please select the first letter of the brand name of the device. DVD • The first character is displayed as 1, A to Z. (Initials for the brand are displayed for each category. ) For brand names that start wi[...]

74 Registering preset codes 13 Either of the screens below is displayed. q Selected code is not matched Please try other codes. RemoteSetupGuide • The screen is displayed for 3 seconds, then the next preset registration screen is displayed automatically. w Sorry, your remote is not supported. This function can not be used for your device. Pres[...]

75 n DVD recorder / 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 title, c[...]

76 Resetting the remote control unit Settings for the remote control unit are returned to the default values. 1 Press and hold DEVICE Z for at least 3 seconds. The indicator flashes twice. 2 Press 9 , 8 and 1 , in that order. indicator flashes four times. All the settings are restored to their defaults. Basic version Adv anced version Infor matio[...]

Information 77 F Part names and functions v page78 F Other information v page83 F Troubleshooting v page91 F Specifications v page95 F Index v page96 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[...]

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

79 Display t r y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 w q e 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 Master volume indicator t Sleep timer indicator This lights when the sleep mode is selecte[...]

80 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t y u i o q FM/AM antenna terminals ····················································· ( 10 ) w Analog audio connectors ······················································ [...]

81 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q1 Q2 q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q3 Q5 Q4 W5 W4 W3 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 W0 W1 W2 q Signal transmission indicator ( ) ········· ( 76 ) w Input source select buttons ······················· ( 18 ) e QUICK SELECT buttons ········?[...]

82 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 one[...]

83 Other information n Trademark information ( v page83 ) n Surround ( v page84 ) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page88 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page89 ) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” an[...]

84 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[...]

85 Surround Surround mode ( v page29 ) Surr.Parameter ( v page52 ) Tone z 14 ( v page54 ) Audyssey Settings z 19 ( v page54 ) RESTORER z 18 ( v page56 ) Height Gain ( v page53 ) PL g z Height z 12 ( v page53 ) AFDM z 13 ( v page53 ) S.Back ( v page53 ) Subwoofer ( v page53 ) PRO LOGIC g / g x Music mode only NEO:6 Musi[...]

86 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?[...]

87 Surround Surround mode ( v page29 ) NOTE Input signal types and formats ANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL LINEAR PCM (multi ch) LINEAR 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[...]

88 Relationship between video signals and monitor output Input connector Output connector Menu displayed HDMI S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO AAAAA 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 S &[...]

89 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. Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human[...]

90 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the conventional DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible with sampling frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1 channels of discrete digital sound. High data bit rate performance provides high quality sound. This format is fully compatible with con[...]

91 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[...]

92 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 [...]

93 G iPod / USB memory device H Symptom Cause/Solution Page When a USB memory device is connected, “USB” is not displayed on the menu. • The set cannot recognize a USB memory device. Check the connection. • A USB memory device not conforming to mass storage class or MTP standards is connected. Connect a USB memory device conforming to[...]

94 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 9 8 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY . 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing 8 and 9 . 3 Once the display starts [...]

95 Specifications n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 120 W + 120 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 120 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 120 W +[...]

96 v Numerics 2.1-channel ··················································· 35, 39 3D ········································································· 5 6.1-channel ·························[...]

97 v Q Quick select ······················································· 45 Quick Sel.Name ················································· 64 v R Random ············································[...]

98 Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 13 21/64 (338.5) 55/64 (22.0) 15 3/64 (382.0) 19/32 (15.0) 5 25/32 (147.0) 6 3/8 (162.0) 17 1/8 (435.0) 27/32 (21.5) Weight : 20 lbs 8.0 oz (9.3 kg) Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Infor mation[...]

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