Simple version v Versión sencilla 3 Basic version v Version simplifiée Version basique Versión básica 12 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-891 Advanced version v Version avancée Versión avanzada 29 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manual del usuario Information v 67 “Part names and functions” (vpage 68) Informations “Nomenclature et fonctions“ (vpage 68) Información “Nombres y funciones de las piezas“ (vpágina 68)
ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS ENGLISH n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION 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.
ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL n NOTES ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS ADVERTENCIAS • 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 not obstruct the ventilation holes.
ENGLISH Simple version Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
ENGLISH Features Fully Discrete, identical quality and power for all 7 channels (135 W x 7ch) The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces highfidelity sound in surround mode with equal quality and power for all channels, true to the original sound. The power amplifier circuit adopts a discrete-circuit configuration that achieves high-quality surround sound reproduction. Supports HDMI 1.4 with 3D, ARC, Deep Color, x.v.
ENGLISH Simple version Simple version (Simple setup guide) Simple version Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to using it in a home theater. The “Simple version” describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers. See page 30 for the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. nnBefore connecting the unit, turn off the power to all devices.
ENGLISH 1 Install 1 2 3 4 5 This unit can perform 2.0/2.1 to 7.1-channel surround playback. Here, we explain setup using the example of 5.1-channel speaker playback. FL FR SW 2 Connect Speakers Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the this unit, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. Connecting the speaker cables Peel off about 0.
ENGLISH Blu-ray Disc player and TV TV Basic version Use only HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (genuine HDMI product). Using cable without the HDMI logo (non-genuine HDMI product) may result in abnormal playback. When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc., we recommend you use “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” for enhanced high-quality playback.
ENGLISH 3 Turn on power 1 Turn on the TV and subwoofer power. Power on the TV input to the input of 2 Change this unit. POWER ON to turn on power 3 Press to the unit. The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on. Power on 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) 2 3 4 5 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”.
ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening area, as shown in GExample qH. For best results, we recommend you measure in six positions, as shown in the illustration (up to six positions). • Even if the listening environment is small as shown in GExample wH, measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment results in more effective correction.
ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) 3 Set up the remote control unit nn Set up the zone mode Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to “MAIN”. STEP 1 STEP 2 Preparation Speaker Detection AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP “Measure”, and then press ENTER. MultEQ STEP2 Spkr Detect Check Front Yes Center Yes Subwoofer Yes Surround Yes When the setup microphone is connected, the following screen is displayed.
ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) STEP 5 Calculation STEP 6 Check Finish Store Unplug the setup microphone from Select “Store” and then press ENTER. Use ui to select the item you want the screen, use ui 11 On 12 14 15 the unit’s SETUP MIC jack. to check, and then press ENTER . to select “Next 1 Calculation”, and then press ENTER. 16 Set Dynamic Volume™. STEP 3 Save the measuring results.
ENGLISH Error messages Parameter Check 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. Enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey Auto Setup. NOTE Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections.
ENGLISH Make the necessary settings on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. 3 Adjust the sound volume. 2 3 4 5 When power is switched to standby Press POWER OFF. GPower indicator status in standby modeH • Normal standby : Off • When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON” : Red Basic version 1 the component connected to 2 Play this unit. Press BD to switch an input source for a player used for playback.
ENGLISH Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections F Playback (Basic operation) F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 26 nnRefer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices.
ENGLISH Simple version Connections Important information • Connect this unit as follows before using. Make connections according to the equipment you are connecting. • Some settings of this unit may be necessary depending on the connection method. Check each connection item for more information. • Select the cables (sold separately) according to the components being connected.
ENGLISH Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices to the unit. HDMI function NOTE This unit supports the following HDMI functions: • High resolution video signal • 3D • Deep Color (vpage 78) • Auto Lip Sync (vpage 58) • x.v.
ENGLISH Connecting an HDMI-compatible device To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection. The audio signal from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited by the HDMI audio specifications of the connected device regarding permissible inputs.
ENGLISH Connecting a DVD player Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) • You can enjoy video and audio from a DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14). • 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 14).
ENGLISH Connecting a digital video recorder NOTE Cables used for connections • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital comcorder. • You can enjoy games by connecting a game machine via the V.AUX input connector. In this case, select the input source to “V.AUX”. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14).
ENGLISH Connecting a control dock for iPod • Connect the control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod. • For the control dock for iPod, use ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and 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.
ENGLISH Connecting an antenna • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna included with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 24 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), use tape to fix the antenna in a position where noise is the lowest.
ENGLISH Playback (Basic operation) nnUsing the “Source Select” menu nn Selecting the input source (vpage 20) nn Adjusting the master volume (vpage 20) nn Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 20) nn Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player (vpage 21) nn Playing a CD player (vpage 21) nn Playing an iPod® (vpage 21) nn Tuning in radio stations (vpage 24) nn Playing a USB memory device (vpage 25) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 26) Playback (Advanced operation) (vpage 36) Important infor
ENGLISH Playing an iPod® There are two methods for iPod playback. The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD player. q Use the DENON Control dock for iPod to play back. 1 Prepare for playback. w Connect the iPod directly to the USB port to play back q Turn on the power of the TV, Press POWER ON to turn on 2 power to the unit. BD or DVD to switch an 3 Press input source for a player used for playback. 4 Play the component connected to this unit.
ENGLISH Playing an iPod® nniPod operation Operation buttons MENU uio p ENTER Function Amp menu Cursor operationz1 Enterz2 SEARCH (Press and release) Page search modez3 SEARCH (Press and hold) Browse / Remote mode switching RETURN Return 6 7 (Press and hold) Manual search (fast-reverse/fast-forward) 1 8 9 3 2 RESTORER MEMORY TV POWER TV INPUT Playback / Pause Auto search (cue) Pause Stop RESTORER Store memoryz4 TV power on/standby (Default : SONY) Switch TV input (Default : SONY) • Repeat playba
ENGLISH Playing an iPod® • There are two modes for display the contents recorded on the iPod. 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 mode Browse mode Playable Music file files Video file Active buttons Remote control unit (This unit) iPod® P Remote mode P z P P P 5 6 Press ENTER, p or 1.
ENGLISH Tuning in radio stations Listening to FM/AM broadcasts TUNER to switch the input 1 Press source to “TUNER”. BAND to select “FM” or 2 Press “AM”. FM When listening to an FM broadcast. AM When listening to an AM broadcast. in the desired broadcast 3 Tune station. q To tune in automatically (Auto tuning) Press MODE to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then use TUNING d or TUNING f to select the station you want to hear.
ENGLISH Playing files stored on USB memory devices Important information nnUSB memory devices GCompatible formatsH USB memory devices z1 WMA (Windows Media Audio) Pz2 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) P MPEG-4 AAC Pz3 device to the USB Port”). Press NET/USB to switch the 2 input source to “USB/iPod”. Press ui to select the search 3 item or folder, then press ENTER or p. Press ui to select the file, then 4 press ENTER, p or 1.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH Standard playback This mode is suited for movie sources. Music This mode is suited for music sources. More sound is sent to the front speakers than in “Cinema” mode. Game This mode is suited for games. Pro Logic Height This mode is suitable for playback of 2-channel sources recorded with Dolby Pro Logic. Input signal DOLBY DIGITAL (other than 2ch) / DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL Plus z This mode is for the surround decoder “Dolby PLgz”.
ENGLISH DENON original surround playback 1 Playingthesource(vpage21–25). Press SIMULATION to select the 2 surround mode. Stereo playback Playing the source (vpage 21 – 1 25). 2 Press D/ST to select “STEREO”. Stereo playback begins. • Each time SIMULATION is pressed, the surround mode is switched. MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. ROCK ARENA This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena.
ENGLISH Simple version Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. Basic version F Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.
ENGLISH Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel) 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 “Simple version (Simple setup guide)” (vpage 3). When 7.1ch (Front height speaker) installed Procedure for speaker settings Install FHL When 6.
ENGLISH 7.1-channel/6.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) connection For 7.1-channel (Surround back speaker) playback, set “Amp Assign” in “Set up speakers” (vpage 34) to “Normal”. For 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) playback, set “Amp Assign” in “Set up speakers” (vpage 34) to “Front Height”. Simple version Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see page 4. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 5.
ENGLISH Connect Front A/B connection 2.1-channel/2-channel connection The second set of front speakers can be connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals. In this case, set “Amp Assign” of “Set up speakers” (vpage 34) to “Front B”. FL SW SW FL(B) FL(A) FR(A) FR(B) 2-channel connection For 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers. nnFor connecting two subwoofers Two subwoofers can be connected to this unit. The same signal is output from each subwoofer terminal.
ENGLISH Connect 5.1-channel + 2.1-channel connection If front speakers for 2-channel playback are connected to the SURR. BACK / AMP ASSIGN terminals, both speakers for multichannel playback and for 2-channel playback can be used, by switching. In this case, set “Amp Assign” of “Set up speakers” (vpage 34) to “2CH”. Simple version 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.
ENGLISH Set up speakers around items indicate the settings. Here we describe how to set up speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the method of setting up 5.1-channel speakers, see “Simple version”, “Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup)” (vpage 6). First install and connect the speakers to this unit. Before Auto Setup measurement, the settings shown below can be made. • Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign) The signal output from the SURR.
ENGLISH Set up speakers Set up “Channel Select” Use ui to select “Channel Select”, and then press ENTER. AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP [1/6] ENTER Enter RETURN Cancel Skip unused ch’s measurement for timesaving 6 Use ui to select a channel. Front Surround Back Measure Set for measuring a subwoofer. Select for setting the front speakers to be used. In this case, go to step 7. • “Front” can be set when “Amp Assign” is set to “Front B”. Select for no subwoofers to be used. In this case, go to step 8.
ENGLISH Playback (Advanced operation) Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 20) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 26) nn HDMI control function (vpage 36) nn Sleep timer function (vpage 37) nn Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage 37) nn Quick select function (vpage 38) nn REC OUT mode (vpage 38) nn Various memory functions (vpage 39) Convenient functions HDMI control function When you make an HDMI connection with a TV or player compatible with this unit and HDMI control functions, you ca
ENGLISH Convenient functions Adjusting the volume of the speakers The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed. This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The Press ZONE SELECT to switch the 1 zone mode to “MAIN”. indicator on the display lights. The “MAIN” indicator lights.
ENGLISH 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. nnSaving the settings 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save.
ENGLISH Convenient functions nnPersonal memory plus function This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, HDMI output mode, MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, audio delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. nnLast function memory This function stores the settings which were made before going into the standby mode. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored.
ENGLISH Adjust the volume Playback Use VOL df to adjust the volume. 1 Switch ZONE SELECT to “ZONE2”. GAdjustable rangeH – – – –80dB – –40dB – 18dB (When the “Volume Display” (vpage 60) setting is “Relative”) GAdjustable rangeH 0 – 41 – 99 (When the “Volume Display” (vpage 60) setting is “Absolute”) • At time of purchase, “Volume Limit” (vpage 60) is set to “–10dB (71)”. The remote control unit switches to the operating mode for ZONE2. 2 ZONE/DEVICE ON to turn 3 Press on the ZONE2 power. Press AMP.
ENGLISH 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 1. Audio/Video Adjust AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Detailed items Description Page Audio Adjust Picture Adjust Adjust various audio parameters. Adjust the picture quality. 50 54 Status Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Quick Select Preset Channel Shows information about current settings.
ENGLISH 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 Top menu display Front Display Description q The menu items are displayed here. w The selected line is displayed here. The currently selected item is displayed on the display. Use ui to move to the item you want to set.
ENGLISH Method for inputting characters Method Using the keyboard screen • Operating with the remote control unit. • Select a character on the TV screen to input characters.
ENGLISH Inputting characters Keyboard screen nnDisplay of a keyboard input screen INPUT SETUP RENAME A keyboard screen is displayed. BD e r t A N 0 $ Clear E R 4 ( F S 5 ) Space Select SHIFT a/A q w e r t y u i D Q 3 ’ C P 2 & 0 q BD w B O 1 % 1 2 Press SEARCH while a normal screen is displayed. a character to be changed. 3 Select q Press uio p to select “ ” Display the screen for inputting characters.
ENGLISH Input Setup Auto Preset (vpage 45) Preset Skip (vpage 45) INPUT SETUP PRESET SKIP INPUT SETUP AUTO PRESET Block A Block Presets A1 FM 87.50MHz A2 FM 89.10MHz A3 FM 98.10MHz A4 FM 107.90MHz A5 FM 90.10MHz A6 AM 90.10MHz A7 AM 90.10MHz A8 AM 90.10MHz Start RETURN Return Input Assign (vpage 46) BD DVD TV SAT/CBL DVR GAME V.
ENGLISH Input Setup Preset Name Setting items Assign name to a preset memory. Setting items A1 – G8 Select the preset channel. Setting details • Up to eight characters can be input. • For character input, see page 43. TUNER GAME Yes : Reset to the defaults. No : Do not reset to the defaults. Examples of input assign menu screen displays INPUT SETUP INPUT ASSIGN Default BD DVD TV SAT/CBL DVR GAME V.
ENGLISH Input Setup Component Set this to change the component video input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD V.AUX DVR DOCK Default The “Input Assign” settings are returned to the default settings. Setting items 1-RCA / 2-RCA (Component video) None : Do not assign a component video input connector to the selected input source. • At time of purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as shown below.
ENGLISH Input Setup Setting items Setting details Resolution Set the output resolution. Resolution (Analog) : Analog Video Resolution (HDMI) : HDMI BD z DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME z V.AUX DVR z DOCK Progressive Mode Set an appropriate progressive conversion mode for the source video signal. BD z DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME z V.AUX DOCK z DVR TV SAT/CBL GAME z V.AUX DVR • This item can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything other than “OFF”.
ENGLISH Input Setup Default settings are underlined. • This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input. • Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources. Setting details Menu operation –12dB – +12dB (0dB) Playback Mode Repeat Make settings for repeat mode. DOCK USB/iPod DOCK USB/iPod nn For iPod playback All : All files are played repeatedly. One : A file being played is played repeatedly.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Audio Adjust Setting items nnSurround Parameter Default settings are underlined. Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal Setting items Mode Set the play modes for the different surround modes. Setting details nn In the PLgx or PLg mode Cinema : Surround sound mode optimized for movie sources. Music : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources. Game : Surround sound mode optimized for games.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust S.Back Sets the method of generating of the surround back channel. Setting details nn For 2-channel sources ON : The surround back channel is used. OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels. Setting items Height Gain Control the front height channel volume. Low : Reduce the front height channel volume. Mid : Front height channel sound is output with standard sound volume. High : Increase the front height channel volume.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust nnAudyssey Settings Default settings are underlined. Set MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ® and Dynamic Volume™. These can be selected after Audyssey® Auto Setup has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey technology, please see page 78. NOTE If you have not performed Auto Setup, or if you change the speaker settings after performing Auto Setup, you may not be able to select Dynamic EQ/Dynamic Volume, and “Run Audyssey” may be displayed.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust nnManual EQ Midnight : Most adjustment to softest and loudest sounds. Evening : Medium adjustment to loudest and softest sound. Day : Least adjustment to loudest and softest sounds. OFF : Do not use the “Dynamic Volume”. • • If “Dynamic Volume” is set to “Yes” in Auto Setup (vpage 9), the setting is automatically changed to “Evening”. • Buttons on the remote control unit or main unit can be used for operations. GOperations with the remote control unitH Press DYN EQ/VOL.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Picture Adjust nnRESTORER 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.
ENGLISH 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 MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ® and Dynamic Volume™ (vpage 52, 53). • Can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary. Menu operation The “MAIN” indicator lights. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Setting items Setting details Normal : Set when using 7.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Setting items Speaker Config. (Continued) Setting details Surround : Set the presence and size of the surround 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 surround speakers are not connected. Setting items Bass Setting Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. Even when the “S.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Distance (Continued) Setting details Default : The “Distance” settings are returned to the default settings. • Yes : Reset to the defaults. • No : Do not reset to the defaults. Setting details Crossover Frequency Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer. Set the Crossover Frequency to suit the bass reproduction capability of the speaker being used. Crossover : Set the crossover frequency.
ENGLISH Manual Setup HDMI Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Setting items RGB Range Set the video range of RGB output from the HDMI connector. Auto Lip Sync Make automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video output. HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. Setting details Normal : Output with RGB video range (16 (black) to 235 (white)). Enhanced : Output with RGB video range (0 (black) to 255 (white)).
ENGLISH Manual 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 55) are applied. • Custom : Make separate settings for 2-channel. Make the following settings: Front : Set the front speaker size.
ENGLISH Manual Setup ZONE2 Setup Default settings are underlined. Set the audio to play back with ZONE2. “ZONE2 Setup” is displayed when “ZONE2” is selected with “Amp Assign” (vpage 55). Setting items Level Lch Adjust the left channel output level. Level Rch Adjust the right channel output level. Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. Power On Level Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. Mute Level Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on.
ENGLISH Manual Setup GUI (Continued) Setting items Format : Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. • NTSC : Select NTSC output. • PAL : Select PAL output. Remote Preset Codes Search a preset code to register in the remote control unit. Quick Select Name Change the “Quick Select” display title to one you prefer. Zone Rename Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer. Remote ID Setup Used when receiving maintenance from a DENON service engineer or custom installer.
ENGLISH Information Items Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Status Show information about current settings. Setting details nn MAIN ZONE This item shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. The information displayed differs according to the input source.
ENGLISH Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. Operating AV equipment 1 Press ZONE SELECT to select a zone for operation. • The mode switches each time ZONE SELECT is pressed. MAIN ZONE2 ZONE3 Select for the operations in MAIN ZONE. Select for the operations in ZONE2. Not used. – This unit (amplifier operation) BD z DVD z TV z SAT/CBL z DVR z GAME Device registered on the GAME button z V.
ENGLISH Registering preset codes nnDefault settings for preset codes The devices shown below are registered for each input source button as default. Settings can be changed according to the devices to be used.
ENGLISH Registering preset codes Press the buttons with an interval less than 10 seconds. MANUAL SETUP OPTION SETUP REMOTE PRESET CODES QUICK1 OK QUICK2 NG QUICK3 Return Press QUICK 1 if device works, QUICK 2 if not NOTE If a wrong brand name is selected, press QUICK SELECT 3. The following screen is displayed: MANUAL SETUP OPTION SETUP REMOTE PRESET CODES Press [AMP] button. And press [ENTER] button to return BRAND SELECT MENU. Press AMP then ENTER to return to step 7. DOCK, V.AUX, GAME, CD or TV).
ENGLISH nnCD player / CD recorder operation Operating components The supplied remote control unit can control a component other than this unit. the input source select button 1 Press to which the preset code for the device you want to operate has been registered (vpage 63). 2 Operate the component. • For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
ENGLISH When the ZONE SELECT button is pressed, only the set zone can be operated with the remote control unit. and hold POWER ON and 1 Press ZONE/DEVICE ON for at least 3 seconds. Information Simple version Specifying the zone used with the remote control unit Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. 2 Press ZONE SELECT. 3 Press 1 – 3 to set. The zone mode indicator flashes twice. The zone mode indicator flashes twice.
ENGLISH Part names and functions Front panel Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 W0 W1 W2 Q5 W3 Q4 W4 W5 Q8 Q7 Q6Q5 e r t y u i q W6 W7 W8 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY)······································· (6, 11) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). o Q0 Q1 Q3 V.AUX INPUT connectors··························· (17) Remove the cap covering the connectors when you want to use them.
ENGLISH Display These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to “TUNER”. STEREO : In the FM mode, this light when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. TUNED : Lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in. AUTO : This light when in the auto tuning mode. Rear panel Simple version Q6 Tuner reception mode indicators See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q0 o i u Q7 Recording output source indicator Basic version This lights when the REC OUT mode is selected.
ENGLISH Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
ENGLISH Remote control unit q Slide the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Operating range of the remote control unit w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. Simple version Inserting the batteries Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. R6/AA Basic version 30° 30° Approx. 23 ft /7 m e Put the rear cover back on.
ENGLISH Other information nn Trademark information (vpage 72) nn Surround (vpage 73) nn Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 77) nn Explanation of terms (vpage 78) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S.
ENGLISH Simple version 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 surround mode.
ENGLISH Surround Surround Parameter (vpage 50) PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only Surround mode (vpage 26) AFDM z12 (vpage 50) S.Back (vpage 51) F.Height z13 (vpage 51) Height Gain (vpage 51) Subwoofer (vpage 51) Panorama (vpage 50) Dimension (vpage 50) C.Width (vpage 50) NEO:6 Music mode only C.
ENGLISH Surround Simple 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 50) is set to “ON”. S This indicates the selectable surround mode.
ENGLISH Surround Input signal types and formats PCM NOTE Surround mode (vpage 26) MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN + PLgx CINEMA MULTI CH IN + PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN + PLgz MULTI CH IN + Dolby EX MULTI CH IN 7.
ENGLISH Video Convert S-VIDEO HDMI Only the menu is displayed S (VIDEO) Menu displayed COMPONENT A z2 A z2 A (VIDEO) z3 VIDEO A A A (VIDEO) S-VIDEO S (S-VIDEO) A (S-VIDEO) z3 A (S-VIDEO) A A A COMPONENT – A (COMPONENT) z2 S (COMPONENT) A (COMPONENT) z3 – A (COMPONENT) S (VIDEO) VIDEO COMPONENT S (COMPONENT) COMPONENT – – COMPONENT S-VIDEO S (COMPONENT) A (COMPONENT) z3 A (COMPONENT) z3 – A (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO) COMPONENT S (COMPONENT) A (COMPONENT) z3 HDMI COMPONENT A VIDEO
ENGLISH 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, and closer to the full range of colors perceptible to the human eye. Audyssey Dynamic EQ® Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics.
ENGLISH 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. S/PDIF One of the standards for digital transmission of audio signals.
ENGLISH 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 components 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 Cause/Solution Page Audio is not output.
ENGLISH GUSB memory deviceH GHDMIH 14 58 • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. • Set the input source to match the connected HDMI connector. • Check whether the TV is compatible with copyright protection (HDCP). If connected to a device not compatible with HDCP, video will not be output correctly. 14 14, 20 14 When the following • Set “HDMI Control” on the menu to “OFF”. To operate power operations are only for each device, set “Power Off Control” to “OFF”.
ENGLISH Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. ON/STANDBY SURROUND MODE 1 SURROUND MODE 0 1 ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing SURROUND MODE 0 and 2 Press SURROUND MODE 1. the display starts flashing at intervals of about 1 second, release the two 3 Once buttons. Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY.
ENGLISH Index vvG GUI······································································ 60 vvH HDCP···························································· 14, 79 HDMI····························································· 14, 79 HDMI 1.
ENGLISH Standard··························································· 26 Stereo······························································· 28 USB memory device········································· 25 WMA································································ 25 ZONE2······························································ 40 Playback Mode (Control dock for iPod)··············· 49 Playback Mode (USB)·········································· 49 Power Off Control··················
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