Basic version Owner’s Manual Information AVR-1612 Advanced version AV SURROUND RECEIVER
n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION n NOTES ON USE z z z z Wall zz For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. • More than 0.3 m is recommended. • Do not place any other equipment on this unit. Advanced version • 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.
Basic version Getting started 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.
Features 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-quality surround sound reproduction. The unit is equipped with 4 HDMI input connectors for connecting devices with HDMI connectors, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, game machine, HD video camera, etc.
Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit.
Basic version Connections 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) according to the devices being connected. Examples of screen display • Menu screen When the volume is adjusted.
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device About 3D function HDMI function This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI 1.4a. To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 1.4a 3D function and a pair of 3D glasses. This unit supports the following HDMI functions: • 3D • Deep Color (vpage 91) • Auto Lip Sync (vpage 64, 91) • “x.v.
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Audio and video cable (sold separately) • 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 input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution.
Connecting a TV 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” (vpage 5). Cables used for connections To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection.
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/Cable TV) 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” (vpage 5).
• Connect a control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod. • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately). • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions. 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.
Connecting an antenna Direction of broadcasting station FM outdoor antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) nnAM loop antenna assembly the stand section 1 Put through the bottom of the loop antenna from the rear and bend it forward. the projecting part 2 Insert into the square hole in Stand Square hole Loop antenna Projecting part w e Advanced version the stand. q Basic version • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts.
Here, we explain “Audyssey® Auto Setup”, which allows you to automatically make the optimal settings for your speakers. nn Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) (vpage 11) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 31) Playback (Advanced operation) (vpage 44) Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) 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”.
Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) Set up the microphone Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand and place it in the main listening position. When placing the setup microphone, adjust the height of the sound receptor to the level of the listener’s ear. Sound receptor Set up the subwoofer If using a subwoofer capable of the following adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below.
Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) Detect & Measure (Main) Preparation 4 Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of this unit. 6 Use ui to select “Auto Setup Start” and then press ENTER. Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ When the setup microphone is connected, the following screen is displayed. MultEQ Audyssey Auto Setup Preparation Next [ENTER] Enter When measuring begins, a test tone is output from each speaker. Pre Assign Channel Select • Measurement requires several minutes.
Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) Detect & Measure (Main) Calculate Measure (2nd – 6th) • 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 listening area.
Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) STEP 6 Check Finish Store 15 Select “Store” and then press ENTER. ui to select the item you 13 Use want to check, and then press Save the measurement results. ENTER. Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Check Check processing resuit. To proceed, press “Next”.
Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) 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 connection status after remeasurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that the speakers are not connected properly.
Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) Basic version 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 Sp. Config. Check Distance Check Ch. Level Check Crossover Check EQ Check Sp. Config. Check Distance Check Ch.
nnUsing the “Source Select” menu Important information Settings (vpage 11) nn Selecting the input source (vpage 18) nn Adjusting the master volume (vpage 19) nn Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 19) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 31) Also refer to the operating instructions of the connected devices when playing them. Selecting the input source Player BD DVD DOCK USB/iPod Video SAT/CBL TV GAME V.AUX Tuner TUNER The currently selected input source is highlighted.
Important information Turning off the sound temporarily Use M df to adjust the volume. Press N. nn When the “Volume Display” setting (vpage 65) is “Relative” GAdjustable rangeH ––– –80.5dB – 18.0dB • The power indicator flashes green. • “MUTE” indicator on the display lights. appears on a TV screen. • 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.
Playing an iPod 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 (vpage 23). You can play back audio only. Press SEARCH and hold it down for 2 seconds or 3 Press DOCK to switch the input source to “DOCK”. 4 more to select the display mode. • If ”Browse mode” is selected in step 4, the following screen is displayed on a TV screen.
Playing an iPod NOTE • Press STANDBY and set this unit’s power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. You can also switch the input source to other than “DOCK” and then disconnect the iPod. When using an ASD-11R 1 Prepare for playback. q Connect the DENON control dock for iPod to this unit (vpage 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.
Playing an iPod 4 1 • There are two modes for displaying the contents recorded on the iPod. Prepare for playback. q Connect the DENON control dock Press ON to turn on power to the 2 unit. Press DOCK to switch the input 3 source to “DOCK”. Browse mode Display iPod information on the TV screen. • English letters, numbers and certain symbols are displayed. Incompatible characters are displayed as “.” (period). Remote mode Display iPod information on the iPod screen.
Playing an iPod Operation buttons MENU uio p Enter / Pause Stop Page search modez (for ASD-1R, ASD-11R) Browse / Remote mode switching 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 iPod shuffle).
Playing an iPod • You can specify the duration of the on-screen display to be displayed (default: 30 sec) at menu “iPod” (vpage 66). 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 (vpage 58). The default setting is “Mode3”. • In Browse mode, press STATUS on the main unit during playback to check the title name, artist name, and album name.
Tuning in radio stations 1 Press BAND to select “FM” or 2 “AM”. Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. When listening to an FM broadcast. AM When listening to an AM broadcast. Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. • Stations can be preset automatically at “Auto Preset” (vpage 69). If “Auto Preset” is performed after performing “Manual preset”, the “Manual preset” settings will be overwritten.
Tuning in radio stations 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G). TUNER AUTO Preset Channel / ] Tuning [ CH+/- ] Preset 2 FM 90.10MHz FM 90.10MHz FM 90.10MHz FM 90.10MHz FM 108.00MHz FM 98.10MHz FM 89.10MHz FM 87.50MHz [ ] Band [ [MEMORY] Memory You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. 1 Press SEARCH. TUNER AUTO FM ---.- MHz Now Playing DIRECT TUNE nnRDS search Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the RDS service.
Tuning in radio stations nnPTY search PTY identifies the type of RDS program.
Tuning in radio stations RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display. “RT” appears on the display when radio text data is received. TUNER RDS RDS RDS station PTY Program category TP Traffic info RT ON FM [ / ] Tuning [CH+/-] Preset 0–9 90.
Playing a USB memory device Playing files stored on USB memory devices Important information nnMaximum number of playable files and forder Media USB memory device Item Number of folder directory levels Number of files 6000 [1/9] USB • The limited number includes the root folder. nnUSB memory devices NOTE D&M1 A USB memory device can be connected to the USB port of this unit to play music files stored on the USB memory device.
Playing a USB memory device Operation buttons MENU Basic version nnUSB operation Function Amp menu Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui) uio p Advanced version ENTER Enter / Pause (Press and release) ENTER Stop (Press and hold) SEARCH Page searchz Return RETURN B Playback / Pause 1 Auto search (cue) 8 9 Pause 3 Stop 2 1–8 Preset channel selection SHIFT Preset channel block selection TV power on/standby (Default : SONY) TV Z / X TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY) • Repeat playback (vpage 72 “R
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 • Each time MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME is pressed, the listening mode is switched. Switches to the listening mode suitable for enjoying movies and TV programs. Switches to the listening mode suitable for enjoying music. Switches the listening mode to DIRECT mode.
Selecting a listening mode Input signal Listening mode Input signal Listening mode All DIRECT 32 Views on the TV screen or display q w q Shows a decoder to be used. • A DOLBY DIGITAL Plus decoder is displayed as “DOLBY D +”. w Shows a decoder that creates sound output from the surround back speakers. • “+ PLgz” indicates the front height sound from front height speakers.
Selecting a listening mode Dolby listening mode Listening mode type DOLBY PLgxz1 DOLBY Pro Logic DOLBY PLgzz2 DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY DIGITAL Plus Listening mode type DTS NEO:6 DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1z DTS ES MTRX6.1z DTS 96/24 DTS-HD DTS Express Description This mode can be selected when a DTS NEO:6 decoder is used to play back 2-channel source in 6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround back channel.
Selecting a listening mode Listening mode type MULTI CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE Description 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). This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena. This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in a jazz club.
Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit.
Procedure for speaker settings Install Install This unit is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic gz (vpage 91), which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation. When using Dolby Pro Logic gz, install front height speakers. When 7.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed FL FR SW Install the surround back speakers in a position 60 to 90 cm higher than ear level.
Install FHL When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed When 2.1ch speakers installed FHR FL FR FL SW FR SW FL C C SW FR Basic version When 7.
Connect Basic version • 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 example for performing 7.1-channel playback using the surround back speakers. To perform 7.
Connect Basic version 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”” (vpage 42). NOTE Power amplifier Advanced version • A power amplifier (sold separately) is required for this connection.
Connect Basic version 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” (vpage 37). To perform 6.1-channel playback using the surround back speaker, set “Pre Assign” to “NORMAL” in steps 3 and 4 for “Set up “Pre Assign”” (vpage 42). Also use the “Speaker Config.
Connect Basic version 2.1-channel connection Advanced version Information FL SW FR NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 “Connecting the speakers”. • For speaker impedance, see page 38.
Set up speakers around items indicate the settings. First install and connect the speakers to this unit. 1 Set up the remote control unit 4 2 Connect the setup microphone. nn Set up the operation mode Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMPoperation mode. Use ui to select “Pre Assign”, and then press ENTER. Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Preparation Set the following items if necessary.
Set up speakers speakers. 7 Set up “Channel Select” Use ui to select “Channel Select”, and then press ENTER. Audyssey Auto Setup NORMAL Preparation Set the following items if necessary. Set for connecting the surround back speakers to the SURR.BACK/FRONT HEIGHT connector in PRE OUT. Measure Set for measuring a surround back speaker. (1 sp) Skip Set for no measuring of a surround back speaker. o p to set whether or not a subwoofer channel 10 Use is measured.
Basic version Playback (Advanced operation) Convenient functions Settings (vpage 11) Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 18) nn HDMI control function (vpage 44) nn Sleep timer function (vpage 45) nn Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage 46) nn Quick select function (vpage 47) nn Various memory functions (vpage 47) If you connect the unit and an HDMI control function compatible TV or player with an HDMI cable and then enable the HDMI control function setting on each device, the devices will be able t
Convenient functions The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed. This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The “SLEEP” indicator on the display lights. OFF 120 110 10 min 20 30 40 100 90 80 70 50 60 To confirm the countdown time before putting the unit to sleep Advanced version • The time switches as shown below each time SLEEP is pressed. Press SLEEP. “Sleep : zmin” appears on the display.
Convenient functions You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. nnAdjusting the volume of the different speakers Press AMP to set the remote 1 control unit to AMP-operation mode. Channel Level Front L Front R Subwoofer -8.5dB -11.5dB • You can directly turn “OFF” the subwoofer outputs during 2-channel playback in DIRECT or STEREO mode. Select “Subwoofer” and use o p to select “ON” or “OFF”. Channel Level Front L Front R -8.
Convenient functions 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. nnRecalling the settings Various memory functions Press QUICK SELECT at which the settings you want to call out are saved. nnPersonal memory plus function nnSaving the settings 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save.
Basic version How to make detailed settings 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. Setting items Audio Adjust Detailed items Manual EQ RESTORER Menu Audio Adjust Information Setup Wizard System Setup Input Setup Audio Delay Status Audio Signal HDMI Information Auto Surround Quick Select Preset Channel System Setup Items that only need to be set once Set these for example upon purchase.
Examples of menu screen displays GExample 1H Menu selection screen (Top menu) GExample 2H Audyssey® Auto Setup screen (with illustration) Menu q Surr.Parameter Tone AudysseySettings Manual EQ RESTORER Audio Delay w y MultEQ Preparation Set the following items if necessary.
Examples of menu and front display Menu display Top menu display Front display Description q Press MENU to display the menu screen. w TV screen: Displays the selected line. Display: Displays the selected item. • Use ui to move to the item you want to set. Menu w Surr.Parameter Tone AudysseySettings Manual EQ RESTORER Audio Delay Input Assign Default BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME [ G HDMI H ] Select w q TV screen: Displays the selected line. Display: Displays the selected item.
Inputting characters Keyboard screen Using the keyboard screen nnDisplay of a keyboard input screen the screen for inputting 1 Display characters (vpage 48 Method for inputting characters Method Using the number buttons (10 Key input screen) BD e A N 0 $ r [a/A] [SPACE] [ t • Operating with the remote control unit. Using the cursor buttons • Use uio p and ENTER to input (10 Key input screen) characters.
Inputting characters 3 nnDisplay of a 10 Key input screen Rename TUNER BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME [ENTER] Enter [ 0-9] Input [SEARCH] Keyboard [CH+] Insert q w [RETURN] Cancel [CH-] Delete q Character input section (Maximum 8 characters) w Guide for operation buttons 1 Display the screen for inputting characters (vpage 48 “Menu map”). Press SEARCH while a keyboard 2 screen is displayed. A 10 Key input screen is displayed.
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” (vpage 86). Items that can be set with the “Audio Adjust” procedure Surr.Parameter (vpage 54) NOTE Tone (vpage 56) Some setting items cannot be set while playback is stopped. Make the settings during playback.
Audio Adjust Setting items Default settings are underlined. LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal (vpage 86 “Surround modes and surround parameters”). Setting items Mode Set the play modes for the different surround modes. Setting details nn In the PLgx or PLg mode nn In the PLgz mode Height : Dolby PLgz Height playback mode.
Audio Adjust Height Gain Control the front channel volume. Setting details Setting items Low : Reduce the front height channel volume. height Middle : Front height channel sound is output with standard sound volume. High : Increase the front height channel volume. S.Back Sets the method of generating of the surround back channel. ON : The surround back channel is used. OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels.
Audio Adjust Audyssey Settings Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Set Audyssey MultEQ®, 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 91. Setting items Setting details Tone Control ON : Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). Set the tone control function OFF : Playback without tone adjustment. to “ON” and “OFF”.
Audio Adjust Manual EQ Setting details ® ON : Use Dynamic EQ . OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ®. or Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. “Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ®” setting (vpage 56) is “Manual”. Setting items is displayed when set to “ON”. Setting details Adjust Channel Correct the tone of each speaker. Setting is enabled when “Dynamic EQ®” is “ON” (vpage 57). Midnight : Most adjustment to loudest and softest sounds.
Audio Adjust Basic version 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 compression. It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio signals.
Items Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details 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 information about audio input signals. Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode. Signal : The input signal type. fs : The input signal’s sampling frequency.
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® (vpage 56, 57). • Can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary. Items that can be set with the “System Setup” procedure Speaker Setup (vpage 61) HDMI Setup (vpage 64) Menu operation 1 2 Press MENU.
System Setup Default settings are underlined. Speaker Config. (Continued) 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® (vpage 56, 57). • “System Setup” can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary.
System Setup Speaker Config. (Continued) Setting details Setting items 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 front height speakers are not connected. Distance Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each speaker.
System Setup Setting details Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tone. Set the volume of the test • Front L / F.Height L / Center / F.Height R / Front R / Surround R / tone to be the same when it S.Back Rz / S.Back Lz / Surround L / Subwoofer : Select the speaker. is output from each speaker. zz When the “Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” setting (vpage 61) is set to “1spkr”, “S.Back” is displayed. • –12.0dB – +12.0dB (0.0dB) : Adjust the volume. Setting details Crossover Freq.
System Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Setting items Setting details ON : Compensated. OFF : Not compensated. Setting details Standby Source Sets the HDMI input source to put into standby when the power is on. Last : This item is set at the last-used input source. HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 : Put the respective input source into standby. “Standby Source” can be set when “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”. P.
System Setup Option Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for audio playback. Make various other settings. Setting details ON : Memorize settings. Automatically play with the last used surround mode. OFF : Do not memorize settings. Surround mode does not change according to input signal. Setting items Volume Control Set the volume setting. The equalizer mode in which Set so that “Audyssey Flat” settings can be made when Audyssey® “Not Used” is selected Auto Setup is performed.
System Setup Setting details Setting items GUI (Continued) “Format” 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:” appears on the display. 2. Press the main unit’s TUNER PRESET CH +, – and set the video signal format. 3. Press the main unit’s iPod 1 to complete the setting.
System Setup Basic version Language Default settings are underlined. Set the language for display on the menu screen. Setting details English / Deutsch / Français Advanced version “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:” appears on the display. 2. Press the main unit’s STATUS and set “Lang:”. 3.
Perform settings related to input source playback. • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Items that can be set with the “Input Setup” procedure Menu operation Auto Preset (vpage 69) AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation 1 Press mode. 2 Press MENU. 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. 4 Press ENTER or p to enter the setting.
Input Setup Preset Name Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Assign name to a preset memory. Setting items Start Start the auto preset process. Setting details Setting items Block Select the preset memory block. If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. TUNER TUNER A1 – G8 Change the display name of the selected channel. Default settings are underlined.
Input Setup Setting items HDMI HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 Set this to change the HDMI None : Do not assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input input connectors assigned source. to the input sources. • At time of purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as shown below. BD DVD TV Examples of “Input Assign” menu screen displays This screen appears when the “Input Setup” – “each input source” – “Input Assign” menu is selected.
Input Setup Default The “Input Assign” settings are returned to the default settings. Input Mode (Audio) Setting details Yes : Reset to the defaults. No : Do not reset to the defaults. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. If you select “Default” and press ENTER, the message “Return settings to the default?” is displayed. Select “Yes” or “No”, and then press ENTER. Setting items Input Mode Set the audio input modes for the different input sources.
Input Setup Playback Mode Change the display name of the selected input source. Setting items nnInput source : “DOCK” Setting details Setting items • Up to eight characters can be input. • For character input, see page 51. Repeat Make settings for repeat mode. Yes : Reset to the defaults. No : Do not reset to the defaults. DOCK If you select “Default” and press ENTER, the message “Return settings to the default?” is displayed. Select “Yes” or “No”, and then press ENTER.
Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. Operating AV devices the input source 1 Press button (vpage 18). Input source select button select z1 z1 z1 – This unit (AMP-operation) z2 BD Device registered on the BD button SAT/CBL TV USB/iPod z1 z1 DVD Device registered on the SAT/CBL button Device registered on the TV button iPod connected to the USB port or control dock for iPod.
Registering preset codes nnButtons used for operating the devices For details on operation with the remote control unit, see pages 23, 24, 28, 30, 76. The devices shown below are registered for each input source button as default. Settings can be changed according to the devices to be used.
Registering preset codes procedures for registering remote control codes Enter a five-digit code using 0 – 9. 7 The and remote control preset registration are displayed. 10 Press the buttons with an interval less than 10 seconds. RemoteSetupGuide RemoteSetupGuide Please select the first letter of the 1 of the device. B DVD D brand name A E [QUICK1] OK • The first character is displayed as 1, A to Z. (Initials for the brand are displayed for each category.
Registering preset codes q RemoteSetupGuide Selected code is not matched Please try other codes. Operating devices The supplied remote control unit can control a device other than this unit. 1 Operation buttons uio p ENTER Press the input source select button to which the preset code for the device you want to operate has been registered (vpage 73). 6 7 RemoteSetupGuide Sorry, your remote is not supported. This function can not Press [AMP] button. And press [ENTER] button to return MENU.
Operating devices 6 7 1 8 9 3 2 0 – 9, +10 1 8 9 3 2 0 – 9, +10 TV Z / X TV INPUT DEVICE Z Function Switch channels (up/down) Menu Cursor operation Enter Setup Return Manual search (fast-reverse/fast-forward) Playback Auto search (cue) Pause Stop Channel selection TV power on/standby (Default : SONY) Switch TV input (Default : SONY) Power onz DEVICE X Power standbyz 6 7 zzThis may power some devices on/standby.
Resetting the remote control unit Basic version Settings for the remote control unit are returned to the default values. Press and hold DEVICE Z for at 1 least 3 seconds. The indicator flashes twice. 2 Press 9, 8 and 1, in that order. Advanced version indicator flashes four times. All the settings are restored to their defaults.
Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed.
Basic version Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q5 Q4 Q3 Q7 Q2 Q1 Q8 Q0 Advanced version Q6 Q9 W0 W1 Information q w e q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY)·································································· (C 5) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby).
Display w 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. This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 45). y MUTE indicator This lights when the mute mode is selected (vpage 19).
Rear panel o i u Basic version See the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Remote control unit w y Muting button (N)····································· (19) u MENU button··············································· (53) i Cursor buttons Q7 (CH +, –)································ (25, 26, 74, 76, 77) (uio p)····································· (50, 51, 52, 53) o SEARCH button························· (20, 23, 26, 51) Q0 System buttons Q8 r t Q9 y u W0 Tuner system buttons································· (28) • FM/AM band switching button (BAND) • Tuning mode b
Remote control unit Operating range of the remote control unit q Slide the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R6/AA Basic version Inserting the batteries Approx. 7 m 30° e Put the rear cover back on.
nn Trademark information (vpage 85) nn Surround (vpage 86) nn Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 90) nn Explanation of terms (vpage 91) Basic version Other information Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S.
Surround Basic version 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 surround mode. Symbols in the table S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set.
Surround PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only Surround mode (vpage 31) Height Gain (vpage 55) PLgz Height z12 (vpage 55) AFDM z13 (vpage 55) S.Back (vpage 55) Subwoofer (vpage 55) Panorama (vpage 54) Dimension (vpage 54) C.Width (vpage 54) NEO:6 Music mode only C.Image (vpage 54) Audyssey Settingsz16 (vpage 56) Tone z14 (vpage 56) MultEQ® (vpage 56) Dynamic EQ® z17 (vpage 57) Dynamic Volume® z18 (vpage 57) S S S S S S S S RESTORER z19 (vpage 58) Basic version Surr.
Surround Basic version nnTypes 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” (vpage 55) is set to “ON”. S This indicates the selectable surround mode.
Surround NOTE Surround mode (vpage 31) DTS DOLBY 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 DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL Plus EX (With Flag) DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With no (5.1/5/4ch/3ch) (2ch) Flag) F S S S S F D (7.
Relationship between video signals and monitor output Menu displayed VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI A A A A A Only the menu is displayed VIDEO A A A S A S
Explanation of terms Information 91 Downmix This function converts the number of channels of surround audio to less number of channels and plays back. DTS This is an abbreviation of Digital Theater System, which is a digital audio system developed by DTS. When playing back audio by connecting this system with a device such as DTS amplifier, accurate sound field position and realistic sound effect as if you are in a movie theater can be obtained.
Explanation of terms S Sampling frequency Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in digitized format (producing a digital signal). The number of readings taken in one second is called the “sampling frequency”. The larger the value, the closer the reproduced sound is to the original. Speaker impedance This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms).
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 malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
GAudioH Audio is not output. Symptom Cause/Solution Page • Check the connections for all devices. • Check if the surround speakers are connected to the SURROUND terminals. – No sound is produced from surround back speaker. • Check if “Pre Assign” is set appropriately in order to output audio from the surround back speakers. • Set “Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” on the menu to something other than “None”. • Set “Surr.Parameter” – “S.Back” on the menu to something other than “OFF”.
GiPod / USB memory deviceH Cause/Solution Page 9 Files on a USB memory device cannot be played. – • USB memory device is in format other than FAT16 or FAT32. Set the format to FAT16 or FAT32. For details, refer to the USB memory device’s operating instructions. • USB memory device is divided into multiple partitions. When divided into multiple partitions, only files stored in the top partition can be played. • Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record the files in a compatible format.
Resetting the microprocessor ON/STANDBY Basic version 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. 8 Advanced version 9 Information 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY. 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing 8 and 9. the display starts flashing at intervals of about 1 second, release the two 3 Once buttons.
nn 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 + 120 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.
Index vvA Bass···································································· 56 Bass Setting························································ 62 Browse mode···································· 20, 21, 22, 23 vvC Cable Audio cable····················································· 7, 8 Coaxial digital cable············································ 8 HDMI cable························································· 6 Optical cable······················································· 7
vvR vvT Tone···································································· 56 Tone Control························································ 56 TP········································································ 27 Trademark··························································· 85 Treble·································································· 56 Troubleshooting·················································· 93 Turning off the sound temporarily······················· 19
Dimensions Basic version 382.0 Advanced version 338.5 22.0 Unit : mm 21.5 Information 162.0 15.0 147.0 435.0 Weight : 9.
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