Basic version Owner’s Manual Information AVR-1712 Advanced version AV SURROUND RECEIVER
n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 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.
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 12 in. (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 6 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 Relationship between video signals and monitor output GFlow of video signals for MAIN ZONEH This unit Video device Monitor (TV) Advanced version • 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.
Important information • Menu screen • Status display screen When the input source is switched. Basic version Examples of screen display When the volume is adjusted. Menu Audio Adjust Information Setup Wizard System Setup Input Setup [Auto] SOURCE :BD MODE :STEREO Master Volume Advanced version Surr.Parameter Tone AudysseySettings Manual EQ RESTORER Audio Delay -55.5dB Status display: The operating status appears briefly on the screen when the input source is switched or the volume is changed.
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 HDMI1.4a 3D function and a pair of 3D glasses. This unit supports the following HDMI functions: • 3D • Deep Color (vpage 92) • Auto Lip Sync (vpage 63, 92) • “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 TV AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y P B PR To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection. VIDEO IN OPTICAL OUT Basic version • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 6). NOTE Advanced version The optical connection is not required when a TV compatible with the ARC function (Audio Return Channel HDMI 1.
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/Cable TV) • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 6).
Connecting a digital camcorder Connecting a control dock for iPod • Connect a control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod. • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-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.
Connecting an antenna Connecting a CD player Direction of broadcasting station FM outdoor antenna 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 the stand.
Connecting an external control device Basic version 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).
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 13) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 27) Playback (Advanced operation) (vpage 41) 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 XT When the setup microphone is connected, the following screen is displayed. MultEQ XT Audyssey Auto Setup Preparation Next [ENTER] Enter When measuring begins, a test tone is output from each speaker. Amp Assign Channel Select • Measurement requires several minutes.
Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) Detect & Measure (Main) Calculate Measure (2nd – 8th) • 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 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 XT Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ XT 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.
Important information Settings (vpage 13) nn Selecting the input source (vpage 20) nn Adjusting the master volume (vpage 21) nn Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 21) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 27) Also refer to the operating instructions of the connected devices when playing them. Selecting the input source Press the input source select button (BD, SAT/CBL, TV, DVD, V.AUX, DOCK, TUNER, GAME1, GAME2 or CD) to be played back.
Important information Use M df to adjust the volume. nn When the “Volume Display” setting (vpage 65) is “Relative” GAdjustable rangeH ––– –80.5dB – 18.0dB 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. You can also operate via the main unit. In this case, perform the following operations. Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume. q Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player. this unit.
Playing an iPod® Prepare for playback. q Connect the DENON control dock Browse mode Display iPod information on the TV screen. • English letters, numbers and certain symbols are displayed. Incompatible characters are displayed as “.” (period). 2 Press DOCK to switch the input 3 source to “DOCK”. Remote mode Display iPod information on the iPod screen. • “Remote iPod” is displayed on the display of this unit.
Playing an iPod When an iPod equipped with a video function is connected to a DENON ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W control dock for iPod, image files can be played in the Browse mode. p. Use ui to select the video file, 3 then press ENTER, p or 1. Playback starts. This unit can play back on a TV screen photos and data stored on an iPod equipped with a slide show or video function. 1 Press and hold SEARCH to set the Remote mode.
Playing an iPod Basic version iPod play function If iPod 1 on the main unit is pressed when a control dock for iPod is connected, the iPod starts playback. Press iPod 1. • This unit’s input source switches to “DOCK”. • iPod playback starts.
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 Press SHIFT to select the memory 1 block (A to G). TUNER AUTO Preset Channel [ / ] Tuning [CH+/-] Preset FM 90.10MHz FM 90.10MHz FM 90.10MHz FM 90.10MHz FM 107.90MHz 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 ---.
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 nnListening mode • The following listening modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC, GAME, and DIRECT buttons. • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surr.Parameter” (vpage 53) to enjoy your favorite sound mode.
Selecting a listening mode Input signal Listening mode Input signal Listening mode 28 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 DIGITAL EXz1 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 Listening mode type 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 92), 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 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm) higher than ear level. Front height speaker • Point slightly downwards At least 3.
Install FHL When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed When Front A/B speakers installed FHR FL FR FL SW FR SW FL(B) FL(A) SW C C 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 Advanced version The illustration on the right shows a connection example for performing 7.1-channel playback using the surround back speakers.
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. 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 with the surround mode or input signals. To perform 7.1-channel playback using the front height speaker, set “Amp Assign” to “F.
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/AMP ASSIGN terminal. For speaker settings in this case, see “When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed” (vpage 33). To perform 6.1-channel playback using the surround back speaker, set “Amp Assign” to “NORMAL” in steps 3 and 4 for “Set up “Amp Assign”” (vpage 39). Also use the “Speaker Config.
Connect 2.1-channel connection Basic version 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”” (vpage 39). Advanced version FL SW FR Information SW FL(B) FL(A) FR(A) FR(B) NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 “Connecting the speakers”. • For speaker impedance, see page 34.
Connect Basic version 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, which affects the sound quality of the tweeter, and you can enjoy playback with higher-quality sound.
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 zone mode Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to J (MAIN ZONE). MultEQ XT Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ XT Audyssey Auto Setup Amp Assign Channel Select Auto Setup Start [ENTER] Enter [RETURN] Cancel Preparation Connect the speakers and place then according to the recommendations in the manual.
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. Select the “NORMAL” setting to perform 7.1-channel playback using the surround back speakers. Select the “Bi-AMP” setting to connect the front speakers via the bi-amp connection. Front B Select the “Front B” setting to use the second set of front speakers for playback. F.HEIGHT Select the “F.
Basic version Playback (Advanced operation) Convenient functions Settings (vpage 13) Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 20) nn HDMI control function (vpage 41) nn Sleep timer function (vpage 42) nn Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage 43) nn Quick select function (vpage 44) nn Various memory functions (vpage 44) 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 • If SLEEP on the main unit is pressed, the same function as with the remote control unit can be obtained.
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 ZONE SELECT to switch the 1 Press zone mode to J (MAIN ZONE). The J indicator lights. mode. 3 Press CH LEVEL. • 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 -8.5dB -11.
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.
• 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 nnConnecting and setting the speakers Connecting the speakers ZONE2 Adjusting the volume Use M df to adjust the volume.
Quick select function Sleep timer function This is useful when you want to sleep while listening in ZONE2. nnRecalling the settings nnSaving the settings ZONE SELECT to switch the 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save. 1 Press zone mode to K (ZONE2). Press QUICK SELECT at which 2 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the the settings you want to call out 2 q Input source (vpage 45) w Volume (vpage 45) zone mode to K (ZONE2). • The time switches as shown below each time SLEEP is pressed.
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 XT 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 GAME1 [ ] Select G DIGITAL H q [ENTER] Enter Press ENTER.
Inputting characters Keyboard screen Using the keyboard screen nnDisplay of a keyboard input screen the screen for inputting 1 Display characters (vpage 47 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 [1/2] [ 0-9] Input [SEARCH] Keyboard TUNER CD BD DVD TV SAT/CBL [ENTER] Enter [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 47 “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 87). Items that can be set with the “Audio Adjust” procedure Surr.Parameter (vpage 53) NOTE Basic version Audio Adjust Tone (vpage 55) Some setting items cannot be set while playback is stopped.
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 87 “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 parameters are the same as in DIRECT 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® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. These can be selected after Audyssey® Auto Setup has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey technology, please see page 92. 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 Setting details ® ON : Use Dynamic EQ . OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ®. or is displayed when set to “ON”. 0dB (Film Ref) : This is the default setting and should be used when listening to movies. 5dB : Select this setting for content that has a very wide dynamic range, such as classical music. 10dB : Select this setting for jazz or other music that has a wider dynamic range. This setting should also be selected for TV content as that is usually mixed at 10 dB below film reference.
Audio Adjust RESTORER Default settings are underlined. 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.
Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Status Show information about current settings. Setting details Items nn MAIN ZONE nn ZONE2 This item shows information about settings for ZONE2. Power / Select Source / Volume Level Analog/PCM 2ch / Digital 2ch / Digital 5.1ch / Multi ch Quick Select Show information about “Quick select function” (vpage 44) settings.
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® (vpage 55, 56). • Can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary.
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® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume® (vpage 55, 56). • “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 60) 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 / HDMI5 / HDMI6 : Put the respective input source into standby. “Standby Source” can be set when “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”. P.
System Setup Default settings are underlined. 2ch Direct/Stereo (Continued) Make settings for audio playback. Setting items Setting details Setting : Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel direct and stereo playback modes. • Basic : The settings at “Speaker Setup” (vpage 60) are applied. • Custom : Make separate settings for 2-channel. Make the following settings: Front : Set the front speaker size. • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low frequencies.
System Setup Option 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 Power On Level Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. Setting items Setting details Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. –12dB – +12dB (0dB) –12dB – +12dB (0dB) OFF : Do not set a maximum volume.
System Setup Setting details Setting items GUI (Continued) Remote Setup Guide Search a preset code to register in the remote control unit. Quick Sel.Name Change the “Quick Select” display title to one you prefer. Zone Rename Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer. Dimmer Adjust the display brightness of this unit. “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.
System Setup Basic version Language Default settings are underlined. Set the language for display on the menu screen. Setting details English / Español 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. Press the main unit’s TUNER PRESET CH +, – and set the language. 4.
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) Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to J (MAIN 1 ZONE). Preset Skip (vpage 69) The J indicator lights. Preset Name (vpage 69) Input Assign (vpage 70) Video (vpage 71) The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
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 / HDMI 5 / HDMI 6 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 COMPONENT (Component video) Set this to change the component video input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD GAME2 V.AUX GAME1 DOCK COMP (Component video) 1, 2 None : Do not assign a component video input connector to the selected input source. Default setting Input source Default setting BD DVD TV SAT/CBL None 1-RCA None 2-RCA GAME1 GAME2 V.
Input Setup Rename Default settings are underlined. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. Setting items Change the display name of the selected input source. Setting details Setting items Auto : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback. HDMI : Play only signals from HDMI input. Digital : Play only signals from digital input. Analog : Play only signals from analog input. Rename Change the display name of the selected input source.
Input Setup Playback Mode Basic version Default settings are underlined. nnInput source : “DOCK” Setting items Repeat Make settings for repeat mode. Setting details All : All files are played repeatedly. One : A file being played is played repeatedly. OFF : Repeat playback mode is canceled. DOCK Advanced version DOCK Shuffle Make settings for shuffle mode. nn When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is connected Songs : All files are played in shuffle playback mode.
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. 2 Press the input source select button (vpage 20). • The input source for the zone selected in step 1 is switched. • The operation mode of the remote control unit is switched as shown in the table. Input source select button • The mode switches each time ZONE SELECT is pressed.
Registering preset codes nnButtons used for operating the devices 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. 8 The and remote control preset registration are displayed. 11 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 74). 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 ZONE/DEVICE Z ZONE/DEVICE X Power standbyz CH +, – MENU uio p ENTER SETUP RETURN B 6 7 zzThis may power some devices on/standby.
When the ZONE SELECT button is pressed, only the set zone can be operated with the remote control unit. Press and hold ZONE/DEVICE Z 1 for at least 3 seconds. The zone mode indicator flashes twice. The zone mode indicator flashes twice. Press and hold ZONE/DEVICE Z 1 for at least 3 seconds. The zone mode indicator flashes twice. 2 Press 9, 8 and 1, in that order. J indicator flashes four times. All the settings are restored to their defaults. The zone mode indicator flashes twice.
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 ( ). Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 Q6 o Advanced version Q5 Q7 Q8 Q9 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 according to the setting of the front A and B speakers. t Multi-zone indicators This lights up when ZONE2 (separate room) power is turned on (vpage 45). y Master volume indicator u Sleep timer indicator This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 42, 46).
Rear panel Q1 Q0 o Basic version See the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Remote control unit q ZONE SELECT button··························· (45, 74) w Zone mode indicators································· (74) e Input source select buttons·················· (20, 45) r QUICK SELECT buttons························ (44, 46) t AMP button·················································· (74) y Channel buttons Q7 q Q8 w e (uio p)····································· (49, 50, 51, 52) Q9 Q0 SEARCH button······························· (22, 26, 51) Q1 System buttons·············
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. 23 ft/7 m 30° e Put the rear cover back on.
nn Trademark information (vpage 86) nn Surround (vpage 87) nn Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 91) nn Explanation of terms (vpage 92) Basic version Other information Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: 86 Information Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
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 27) Height Gain (vpage 54) PLgz Height z13 (vpage 54) AFDM z14 (vpage 54) S.Back (vpage 54) DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (2 channel)z1 Subwoofer (vpage 54) Panorama (vpage 53) Dimension (vpage 53) C.Width (vpage 53) NEO:6 Music mode only C.
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 54) is set to “ON”. S This indicates the selectable surround mode.
Surround NOTE Surround mode (vpage 27) 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 S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT A A A A A A A Only the menu is displayed A VIDEO A A A A S A A S
Explanation of terms Information 92 DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1 channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization on DVD-Video. DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS, Inc., compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz and up to 5.1 channels of digital discrete surround sound. DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.
Explanation of terms M MAIN ZONE The room where this unit is placed is called the MAIN ZONE . x.v.Color This function lets HDTVs display colors more accurately. It enables display with natural, vivid colors. “x.v.Color” is a Sony registered trademark. Z ZONE2 This unit can operate in a room other than the room where this unit is placed (MAIN ZONE) (ZONE2 playback). The room for ZONE2 playback is called ZONE2.
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 “Amp 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”.
GiPodH The file names are not displayed properly (“...”, etc.). Page • Characters that cannot be displayed are used. This is not a malfunction. On this unit, characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with a “.” (period). – Cause/Solution Page • Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. • Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
nn 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 + 125 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround back: 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.
Index vvA vvC Cable Audio cable············································· 9, 10, 11 Coaxial digital cable············································ 9 Component video cable·································· 8, 9 HDMI cable························································· 7 Optical cable······················································· 8 Video cable··············································· 8, 9, 10 Channel Level················································ 43, 62 Characters······
vvR vvV Video··································································· 71 Video Mode························································· 71 Video Select························································ 71 Volume Control··················································· 65 Volume Display··················································· 65 Volume Limit······················································· 65 Basic version vvX x.v.
6 33/8 (162.0) Information 27/32 (21.5) 15 3/64 (382.0) 13 21/64 (338.5) Advanced version 5 25/32 (147.0) 55/64 (22.0) Unit : in. (mm) Basic version 19/32 (15.0) Dimensions 17 1/8 (435.0) Weight : 22 lbs 7.8 oz (10.
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