Denon Integrated Network AV REceiver manual

INTEGRA TED NET W ORK A V RECEIVER A VR-21 12CI 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 (125 W x 7ch) 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14 F Playback (Basic operation) v page21 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) v page46 Connection v page7 , 8 Connection v page7 , 8 Playback – Playback v page22 Connection v page7 , 8 Connection v page11 Playback v page22 Playback v page22 Connection [...]

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 Important information Examples of screen display • Menu screen • Status display screen When the input source is switched. When the volume is adjusted. Audio Adjust Information Setup Wizard System Setup Input Setup Surr.Parameter Tone AudysseySettings Manual EQ RESTORER Audio Delay Menu SOURCE :BD MODE :STEREO [Auto] Master Volume -55.5d[...]

6 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to seven HDMI-compatible devices (6-inputs/1-output) to the unit. HDMI function This unit supports the following HDMI functions: • 3D • Deep Color ( v page123 ) • Auto Lip Sync ( v page89 , 123 ) • “x.v.Color”, sYCC601 color, Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color [...]

7 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[...]

8 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6 ). Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately) Video cable Au[...]

9 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6 ). 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[...]

10 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 ([...]

11 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 27 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. w e q FM ou[...]

12 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[...]

13 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[...]

14 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[...]

15 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[...]

16 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 XT Preparation Connect the speakers and place then according to the recommendations in the manual. Next Audyssey Auto Setup [RETURN] [ENTER] Enter Cancel When the setup microphon[...]

17 STEP 4 Calculate Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) • In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions (two to eight 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 liste[...]

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

19 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[...]

20 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[...]

21 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page22 ) n Playing a CD player ( v page22 ) n Playing an iPod ( v page23 ) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page27 ) n Playing a network audio ( v page29 ) n Playing a USB memory device ( v page44 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page46 )[...]

22 Adjusting the master volume Use M df to adjust the volume. n When the “Volume Display” setting ( v page95 ) is “Relative” G Adjustable range H – – – –80.5dB – 18.0dB n When the “Volume Display” setting ( v page95 ) is “Absolute” G Adjustable range H 0.0 – 99.0 • The variable range differs according to the i[...]

23 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25 ). 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[...]

24 Playing an iPod 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[...]

25 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 [...]

26 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 RETURN B Return [...]

27 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 [ MEMORY ] Band Memory [ ] Mode A1 [ ] FM 87.50MHz Now Playing AUTO [ CH+/- ] Preset Tuning [ / ] [ SEARCH ][...]

28 Tuning in radio stations n Listening to preset stations 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G). TUNER AUTO [ MEMORY ] Band Memory [ ] Mode [ ] [ 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 [...]

29 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. •?[...]

30 Playing a network audio n About Flickr Flickr is an online photograph sharing service that started in 2004. You can use the this unit to view photographs that have been made public by Flickr users. You do not need an account to use Flickr. To view photographs that you recorded yourself, you need an account in order to upload these photographs to[...]

31 Playing a network audio n Recently played internet radio stations Recently played internet radio stations can be selected from “Recently Played”. Up to 20 stations stored in “Recently Played”. 1 Press ui to select “Recently Played”, then press ENTER or p . 2 Press ui to select the item you want to play, then press ENTER or p . n Sear[...]

32 Playing a network audio Listening to an Internet radio station registered to a PRESET CHANNEL button Press one of the registered PRESET 1 – 3 . 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[...]

33 Playing a network audio n Internet radio 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 ENTER (Press and release) Enter ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH Page search z 1 [...]

34 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12 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connect.” ( v page9[...]

35 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12 “Connecting to a home network (L[...]

36 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 [...]

37 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12 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connect.” ( v page91 ). 2 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the “Source Select” menu, then select “[...]

38 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[...]

39 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12 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connect.” ( v page91 ). 2 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the “Source Select” menu, then select “[...]

40 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[...]

41 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 [...]

42 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12 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connect.” ( v page91 ). 2 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the “Source Select” menu, then select ?[...]

43 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[...]

44 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[...]

45 Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port ( v page 10 “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-2112CI] Favorites Internet Radio Flickr Napster Pandora Media Server USB [1/8] CH +/- Preset 3 Use ui to se[...]

46 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 22 – 44 ). 2 Press MOVIE , MUSIC , GAME [...]

47 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[...]

48 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[...]

49 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 50 F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) v page51 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page60 F Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) v page70 F How to make detailed settings v page73 F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit v page105 Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operatio[...]

51 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 [...]

52 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 [...]

53 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[...]

54 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[...]

55 FL FR C SB SL SR SW 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52 ). To perform 6.1-channel playback u[...]

56 Connect Front A/B connection You can connect a second set of speakers to this unit and use them for playback. In this case, set “Amp Assign” to “Front B” in steps 3 and 4 for “Set up “Amp Assign”” ( v page58 ). FL(A) FL(B) FR(B) FR(A) SW For surround playback of a multichannel source, if you connect the center speaker, surroun[...]

57 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[...]

58 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. MultEQ XT Preparation Connect the speakers and place t[...]

59 Set up speakers 7 Set up “Channel Select” Use ui to select “Channel Select”, and then press ENTER . Subwoofer Measure Channel Select [RETURN] Return MultEQ XT Preparation Set the following items if necessary. Amp Assign Channel Select Audyssey Auto Setup Auto Setup Start [RETURN] [ENTER] Enter Cancel 8 Use ui to select a channel. Front S[...]

60 n HDMI control function ( v page60 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page61 ) n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page62 ) n Quick select function ( v page63 ) n AirPlay ( v page64 ) n Party mode function ( v page65 ) n Zone Management function ( v page66 ) n Operating a media controller to play music and still pictures ( [...]

61 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[...]

62 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[...]

63 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21 ) w Volume [...]

64 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[...]

65 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[...]

66 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[...]

67 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.[...]

68 Web control function You can operate this unit using a browser. 1 Switch the “Network Standby” setting to “ON”. ( v page 93 ). 2 Check the IP address of this unit with “Network Info.” ( v page 94 ). Network Info. Friendly Name DHCP IP Address MAC Address DENON:[AVR-2112CI] ON 192.168.100.19 0005cd-004210 [RETURN] Return Checking the [...]

69 Convenient functions G Example 2 H Setup menu screen SETUP MENU SOURCE SELECT Source Input Assign Video Video Select BD SOURCE Auto Auto Video Mode Auto Game Movie Input Mode Input Mode Decode Mode SOURCE SELECT SURROUND MODE AUDIO ADJUST SYSTEM SETUP INFORMATION SAVE LOAD ReLoad Rename Source Level(analog) 0 Set dB < < Source Level(digita[...]

70 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, ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. Audio output There are two m[...]

71 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 [...]

72 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71 ) w Volume ( v page71 ) NOTE The settings for each content (Internet Radio, Media Server, iPod, etc.) cannot be memorized for the “NET/USB” source of ZONE2. 2[...]

73 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. 79 Tone Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. 81 Audyssey Settings [...]

74 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 Network Setup ZONE2 Setup Option Setup Language Auto Setup Amp Assign Speaker Config. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Crossover Freq. Front Sp Setup System Setup q Currently selected setup[...]

75 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 [...]

76 Inputting characters You can change the names as desired using the “Preset Name” ( v page 100 ), “Rename” ( v page 103 ), “Rhapsody Account” ( v page 94 ), “Napster Account” ( v page 94 ), “Zone Rename” ( v page 96 ), “Quick Sel.Name” ( v page 96 ) and character input for the network functions. For input[...]

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

78 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118 ). NOTE Some setting items cannot be s[...]

79 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118 “Surround modes and surround parameters”). NOTE • You cannot set the surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT mode. • During playback in PURE DIRECT mode, the surround [...]

80 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 ?[...]

81 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 82 ) is set to “OFF”. NOTE • “Tone Contr[...]

82 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 ® XT. ON : Use Dynamic EQ ® . OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ ® . or is displayed when set to “ON”. Reference Offset Audyssey Dynamic EQ [...]

83 Audio 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81 ) is “Manual”. Setting items Setting details Adjust Channel Correct the tone of each speaker. q Select the speaker tone adjustment method. All : Adjust [...]

84 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 / As[...]

85 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81 , 82 ). • C[...]

86 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 p[...]

87 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[...]

88 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[...]

89 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[...]

90 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 modes.[...]

91 Network Setup Default settings are underlined. Make network settings. Setting items Setting details Network Connect. Make settings for wired LAN. Only set “Network Connect.” when connecting to a network without a DHCP function. Network Connect. DHCP IP Address OFF 192.168.0.1 [ ] [ENTER] Enter Return Exit Detail q Network Connect. DHCP IP Ad[...]

92 System Setup Setting items Setting details Network Connect. (Continued) Proxy settings : Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server. Network Connect. DHCP IP Address OFF 192.168.0.1 [ ] [ENTER] Enter Return Exit Detail q Network Connect. ON 192.168.000.001 255.255.255.000 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 [...]

93 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 to[...]

94 System Setup ZONE2 Setup Default settings are underlined. Set the audio to play back with multi-zone (ZONE2). “ZONE2 Setup” is displayed when “ZONE2” is selected with “Amp Assign”. Setting items Setting details Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level. –12dB – +12dB (0dB) Rch Level Adjust the right channel output level. –[...]

95 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 in[...]

96 System Setup Setting items Setting details GUI (Continued) NET/USB : Set the NET/USB screen display time when the input source is “NET/USB”. • 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 [...]

97 System Setup Setting items Setting details Add New Feature Display new features that can be downloaded to this unit and perform an update. Upgrade : Execute the upgrade process. When updating starts, the power indicator becomes red and the menu screen is shut down. The amount of update time which has elapsed is displayed. When upgrading is compl[...]

98 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. “V.Format:<NTSC>[...]

99 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 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 [...]

10 0 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76 . Default The changed preset name is r[...]

101 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, e Digital input connectors, and r component input connectors that are assigned to the q input [...]

10 2 Input Setup Video Default settings are underlined. Set the source video. z “BD”, “TV”, “GAME1” or “GAME2” can be set when “HDMI” ( v page 101 ) or “Component” ( v page102 ) has been assigned. Setting items Setting details Video Select Video of another input source is played back combined with the playing audio. SO[...]

10 3 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 an[...]

10 4 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 song[...]

10 5 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[...]

10 6 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[...]

10 7 6 Pressing ui , select the rst letter of the device brand name. Then press ENTER . 1 A B C D E RemoteSetupGuide [1/4] Please select the first letter of the brand name of the device. DVD [CH+/-]Page+/- • The first character is displayed as 1, A to Z. (Initials for the brand are displayed for each category. ) For brand names that start [...]

10 8 Registering preset codes 14 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. Pr[...]

10 9 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 [...]

11 0 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 111 F Part names and functions v page112 F Other information v page117 F Troubleshooting v page126 F Specifications v page130 F Index v page131 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[...]

11 2 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q3 Q4 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 W0 Q9 W1 W2 u t r y e w q q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ································································· ( C 5 ) Turns power to this unit[...]

11 3 Display u y i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 w q e r t 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 A and B [...]

11 4 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t y u i Q0 o Q2 Q3 Q1 q FM/AM antenna terminals ····················································· ( 11 ) w Analog audio connectors ···············································?[...]

11 5 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 Q6 Q8 Q7 W9 W8 W7 W6 W2 W1 W0 Q9 W3 W4 W5 Q4 Q5 q ZONE SELECT button ························ ( 71 , 105 ) w Zone mode indicators ······························ ( 105[...]

11 6 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[...]

11 7 Other information n Trademark information ( v page117 ) n Surround ( v page118 ) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page122 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page123 ) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic[...]

11 8 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[...]

11 9 Surround Surround mode ( v page46 ) Surr.Parameter ( v page79 ) Tone z 15 ( v page81 ) Audyssey Settings z 17 ( v page81 ) RESTORER z 20 ( v page83 ) Height Gain ( v page80 ) PL g z Height z 13 ( v page80 ) AFDM z 14 ( v page80 ) S.Back ( v page80 ) Subwoofer ( v page80 ) PRO LOGIC g / g x Music mode only NEO:6 Mu[...]

12 0 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[...]

12 1 Surround Surround mode ( v page46 ) 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[...]

12 2 Relationship between video signals and monitor output Input connector Output connector Menu displayed HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO A A A A A A Only the menu is displayed A A A A S S <VIDEO> S <VIDEO> S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) A A S A S <S-VIDEO> S <S-VIDEO> S (S-VIDEO) A (S-VIDEO) A S A A S <COMPONENT[...]

12 3 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[...]

12 4 DTS Express DTS Express is an audio format supporting low bit rates (max. 5.1 channels, 24 to 256 kbps). 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 sam[...]

12 5 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, [...]

12 6 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[...]

12 7 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[...]

12 8 G Internet radio / Media server / iPod / USB memory device / Flickr / Napster / Pandora / Rhapsody 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 clas[...]

12 9 Symptom Cause/Solution Page Cannot login to Pandora. (“Email address” or “Password” is displayed.) • Login information is incorrect. Check if the “Email address” for Pandora has been properly entered. Re-enter the “Password”. (Password is not displayed.) http://www.pandora.com/denon 39 G AirPlay H Symptom Cause/Solution Pa[...]

13 0 Specifications n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W[...]

13 1 v Numerics 2.1-channel ························································· 56 2ch Direct/Stereo ··············································· 90 3D ··········································?[...]

13 2 v P Pandora ························································ 30, 39 Panorama ··························································· 79 Parameter Check ·································[...]

13 3 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 : 22 lbs 11.3 oz (10.3 kg) Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Infor mation[...]

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