Simple version v Versión sencilla 3 Basic version v Version simplifiée Version basique Versión básica 12 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-991 Advanced version v Version avancée Versión avanzada 46 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manual del usuario Information v 93 “Part names and functions” (vpage 94) Informations “Nomenclature et fonctions“ (vpage 94) Información “Nombres y funciones de las piezas“ (vpágina 94)
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 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. Contents Simple version (Simple setup guide)···························3 Basic version· ·········································································12 Information· ············································································93 (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 19.
ENGLISH Features Fully Discrete, identical quality and power for all 7 channels (165 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 1.4a 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 47 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 C Peel off about 0.
ENGLISH Connect TV Blu-ray Disc player Audio cable (sold separately) HDMI IN HDMI cable (sold separately) Advanced version HDMI OUT FL Basic version Use only an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (a genuine HDMI product). Using a cable without the HDMI logo (a non-genuine HDMI product) may result in abnormal playback. When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc.
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 Power on 6 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) 1 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) GExample qH GExample wH FL SW C FL SW C FR ( : Measuring positions) *M FL Front speaker (L) FR Front speaker (R) C Center speaker When placing the setup microphone, adjust the height of the sound receptor to the level of the listener’s ear. Sound receptor SL nn Set up the zone mode Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to “MAIN”. The “MAIN” indicator lights.
ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) STEP 1 STEP 2 Preparation 4 Speaker Detection Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of this unit. When the setup microphone is connected, the following screen is displayed. AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP MultEQ XT ENTER and then press When measuring begins, a test tone is output from each speaker. • Measurement requires several minutes. 7 The detected speakers are displayed.
ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) STEP 5 Calculation STEP 6 Check Simple version STEP 4 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 . STEP3 Save the measurement results. AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP STEP4 Calculation Now calculating...
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. This function 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 • When “Network Standby” 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 vpage 13 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 23 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 43 nnRefer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices.
ENGLISH GFlow of video signals for ZONE2H Important information NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components being connected. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in noise.
ENGLISH About HDMI cables Important information Examples of screen display • Menu screen • Status display screen When the input source is switched When the volume is adjusted HDMI control function (vpage 52) MENU This function allows you to operate external devices from the receiver and operate the receiver from external devices. Audio/Video Adjust Information Auto Setup Manual Setup Input Setup Adjust various audio and video parameters NOTE Input BD Mode STEREO Auto Master Volume -80.
ENGLISH Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector When an HDMI/DVI conversion cable (sold separately) is used, the HDMI video signals are converted to DVI signals, allowing connection to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable.
ENGLISH Connecting a TV Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)” (vpage 13). • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14). To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection. • You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc. • Select the connector to use and connect the device.
ENGLISH 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 14).
ENGLISH Connecting a digital video recorder Connecting a digital camcorder • You can record video onto a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • When recording analog audio, use the analog connection. • See “REC OUT mode” (vpage 54) for operating instructions. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14).
ENGLISH Control dock for iPod Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port Simple version 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 and ASD-11R 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.
ENGLISH Connecting an antenna Connecting a SIRIUS connector • This unit is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. You can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service. • Plug the SIRIUS connector on the SIRIUS service. • Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. For details, see “Listening to SIRIUS satellite radio” (vpage 27).
ENGLISH Connecting an antenna the stand section 1 Put through the bottom of the loop antenna from the rear and bend it forward. Connecting a CD player Square hole Projecting part • You can enjoy CD sound. • Select the connector to use and connect the device.
ENGLISH Connecting to a home network (LAN) • This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files stored on a computer and music content such as that from Internet radio. You can also operate this unit from a computer using the Web control function. • You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the DENON website. For more information, on the menu, select “Firmware Update” (vpage 86). • See “Network Setup” on the menu (vpage 82) for more information on network setting.
ENGLISH nn Selecting the input source (vpage 23) nn Adjusting the master volume (vpage 23) nn Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 24) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 43) • When using with an iPod connected directly to the USB port of this unit, select “ (USB/iPod)” for the input source. • Input sources that are not going to be used can be set ahead of time. Make this setting at “Source Delete” (vpage 84).
ENGLISH Important information Turning off the sound temporarily Press MUTE. Playing a CD player The following describes the procedure for playing CD player. 1 Prepare for playback. q Turn on the power of the subwoofer and player. w Load the disc in the player. • The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” (vpage 84). • To cancel, press MUTE again. Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume.
ENGLISH Playing an iPod® file to be played. 6 Press ENTER, p or 1. Playback starts. nnViewing videos on an iPod® in the Browse mode When an iPod equipped with a video function is connected to a DENON ASD-11R control dock for iPod, image files can be played in the Browse mode. p. ui to select the video file, 3 Use then press ENTER, p or 1. Playback starts. • In Browse mode, press STATUS during playback to check the title name, artist name, and album name.
ENGLISH Playing an iPod® w Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod® to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. • This unit supports audio playback from the iPod (fifth generation or later), iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone (it is not compatible with iPod shuffle). Connect the iPod® to the USB port (vpage 19 an iPod or USB memory device to the 1 “Connecting USB port”).
ENGLISH Playing an iPod® If iPod PLAY is pressed when power of this unit is on standby and a control dock for iPod or an iPod (USB) is connected, the iPod starts playback. Press iPod PLAY. If iPod PLAY on the main unit is pressed, the same function as with the remote control unit can be obtained. NOTE nnAbout SIRIUS XM radio To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect either a SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your satellite-ready receiver.
ENGLISH Tuning in radio stations nnChecking the SIRIUS signal strength and radio ID nnPresetting radio channels (Preset memory) 1 in the broadcast channel 1 Tune you want to preset. 2 Press MEMORY. SHIFT to select the block 3 Press (A to G) in which to preset the Press STATUS until “SIGNAL” appears on the display. The display will switch as shown below, depending on the reception conditions.
ENGLISH Tuning in radio stations to the channel you want to 1 Tune lock. Press ENTER for at least 3 2 seconds. “Enter Lock Code” is displayed. When you enter the correct code, the corresponding channel is locked. 4 Press ENTER.
ENGLISH Tuning in radio stations nnPresetting radio stations (Manual preset) 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 66). If “Auto Preset” is performed after performing “Manual Preset”, the “Manual Preset” settings will be overwritten. in the broadcast station you 1 Tune want to preset. 2 Press MEMORY.
ENGLISH Important information nnAbout Flickr This unit plays back image (JPEG) files in the orientation in which they are stored in the folder. GCompatible formatsH nnAbout the internet radio function This function lets you play music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a computer (media server) connected to this unit via a network. With this unit’s network audio playback function, connection to the server is possible using one of the technologies below.
ENGLISH Playing a network audio Listening to internet radio 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 22 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” (vpage 82). NET/USB to switch the 2 Press input source to “NET/USB”. ui to select “Internet 3 Press Radio”, then press ENTER or p. • Selecting in the “Source Select” menu, lets you directly select “Internet Radio”.
ENGLISH Playing a network audio pressing SHIFT, press CH +, CH – or 1 – 8 to select the registered preset number. After This unit automatically connects to the Internet and playback begins. Favorites are listed at the top of the menu screen, so when a station is registered as a favorite it can be tuned in easily. MEMORY while the Internet 1 Press radio station you want to register is playing. The Internet radio station is registered. • If you do not want to register the station, press p.
ENGLISH Playing a network audio Playing files stored on a computer Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 22 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” (vpage 82). e Prepare the computer (vComputer’s operating instructions). 2 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the Source Select menu, then select (vpage 23).
ENGLISH Playing a network audio You can view photographs shared by particular users, or all of the photographs shared on Flickr. nnViewing photographs shared by particular users q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 22 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” (vpage 82). Press SOURCE SELECT to display 2 the Source Select menu, then select (vpage 23).
ENGLISH Playing a network audio nnSearching from Napster menu Listening to Napster 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 22 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” (vpage 82). 2 nnRegistering tracks in my Napster library ui to select search item or p while the track you wish 1 Use 1 Press folder, then press ENTER or p. to register is playing.
ENGLISH Playing a network audio Listening to Pandora Function Preset channel selection Amp menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui) ENTER (Press and release) Enter / Pause ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH RETURN 1 8 9 2 RESTORER 1–8 Search menu / Page searchz Return Playback / Pause Auto search (cue) Stop RESTORER Preset channel selection Preset channel block selection TV POWER TV power on/standby (Default : SONY) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY) • Repeat playback (vpage
ENGLISH Playing a network audio nnCreating an original radio station You can create up to 100 original radio stations. ui to select “New Station”, 1 Use then press ENTER or p. Listening to a created radio station (e.g. D&M2 Radio) By specifying your favorite track or artist name, music that has a similar rhythm or sound is chosen and streamed.
ENGLISH Playing a network audio Disassociate this unit from your Pandora account. 1 While the Pandora top menu is displayed, press RETURN. [1/4] My Station Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 22 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” (vpage 82). • The password should be no longer than 99 characters. • Press RETURN to cancel the input.
ENGLISH Playing a network audio w Enter a character search for the track you want to listen to Use ui to select “Search”, then 1 press ENTER or p. Use ui to select the search item, 2 then press ENTER or p. The search display appears. • You can search by artist name, album name, track name or keyword. 3 Enter the characters, then press ENTER.
ENGLISH Playing a network audio Operation buttons CH +, – MENU Function Preset channel selection Amp menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui) Enter / Pause ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH RETURN 1 8 9 3 2 RESTORER 1–8 Page searchz1 / Character searchz2 Return Playback / Pause Auto search (cue) Pause Stop RESTORER Preset channel selection Preset channel block selection TV power on/standby (Default : SONY) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY) • Repeat playback (vpage 70 “Repeat”)
ENGLISH Playing a USB memory device Playing files stored on USB memory devices the USB memory device to the USB port 1 Connect (vpage 19 “Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port”). 2 Press NET/USB to switch the input source to “NET/USB”. DENON:[AVR-991] [1/8] Internet Radio Media Server USB Flickr Napster Pandora ui to select “USB”, then 3 Use press ENTER or p.
ENGLISH 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. Listening mode Input audio signal Playback Multi channel 2-channel Listening mode Standard playback (vpage 43) For 2-channel signal input: • Surround-channel signals are created and played with surround playback.
ENGLISH Standard playback 3 Select the mode corresponding to the playback contents with the menu “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” (vpage 71) to enjoy your favorite sound mode. Cinema 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. This mode is suited for games. Game Pro Logic This mode is suitable for playback of 2-channel sources recorded with Dolby Pro Logic.
ENGLISH Playing the source (vpage 24 – 1 42). Press SIMULATION to select the 2 surround mode. • Each time SIMULATION is pressed, the surround mode is switched. This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. ROCK ARENA Playing the source (vpage 24 – 1 42). 2 Press D/ST to select “STEREO”. Stereo playback begins. Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. • Surround back signals or front height signals are not created. • In this mode, the following items cannot be adjusted.
ENGLISH Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.
ENGLISH When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed 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 z1 3.3 ft / 1 m Connect (vpage 48) Install This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSX™ (vpage 104) and Dolby Pro Logic gz (vpage 105), which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation. When using Audyssey DSX, install front wide speakers or front height speakers.
ENGLISH Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see page 4. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 5. 7.1-channel (Surround back / Front height / Front wide speaker) connection For 7.1-channel (Front wide speaker) playback, set “Set up “Amp Assign”” (vpage 51) to “Normal”. 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.
ENGLISH Connect 2.1-channel connection 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. In this case, set “Set up “Amp Assign”” (vpage 51) to “Bi-Amp”.
ENGLISH Connect Set up speakers 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 “Set up “Amp Assign”” (vpage 51) to “2CH”. Multi channel playback (Surround mode) Here we describe how to set up speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the method of setting up 5.
ENGLISH Set up speakers Use ui to select “Amp Assign”, and then press ENTER. AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP 5 AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP [1/6] Bi-Amp 2CH Front B Remote control operation buttons Surround Back Front Height Front Wide Select this to use front speaker B. 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 23) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 43) nn HDMI control function (vpage 52) nn Sleep timer function (vpage 53) nn Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage 53) nn Quick select function (vpage 54) nn REC OUT mode (vpage 54) nn Party mode function (vpage 55) nn Operating a wireless LAN-compatible mobile terminal to play music and still pictures (vpage 56) nn Web control function (vpage 57) nn Various memory functions
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 indicator on the display lights. 110 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the 1 zone mode to “MAIN”.
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 Canceling the party mode The same network audio (Internet radio, Media server or iPod DIRECT) can be played on multiple DENON products equipped with the Party Mode function and connected in a network. The party mode consists of one organizer and up to four attendees. When one unit starts the party mode as the organizer, up to four devices on which the party mode function is activated automatically participate in the party as attendees.
ENGLISH Convenient functions Operating a wireless LAN-compatible mobile terminal to play music and still pictures nnPlaying contents on a mobile terminal device • Perform this procedure using a wireless LAN-compatible mobile terminal conforming to the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standard. • This function allows you to play content located on a computer (media server) or mobile terminal device connected on a network by operating a mobile terminal device on the same network.
ENGLISH Convenient functions the top menu is displayed, click on the menu 4 When 5 Operate. item you want to operate. You can operate this unit using a browser. 1 the IP address of this unit with “Network 2 Check Information” (vpage 84). Switch the “Network Standby” setting to “ON”. (vpage 83). Friendly Name DHCP IP Address MAC Address AVR-991 ON 192.168.100.19 ************ RETURN Return For example, if the IP address of this unit is “192.168.100.19”, enter “http://192.168.100.19”. http://192.168.
ENGLISH Convenient functions GExample 2H Setup menu screen Q0 SETUP MENU SURROUND MODE AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST MANUAL SETUP INFORMATION SAVE LOAD Q1 Input Assign Q3 Video Video Select SOURCE Video Mode Auto Game Movie Video Convert ON OFF i/p Scaler Analog Analog & HDMI OFF Auto 480p/576p 1080i 720p Resolution(analog) ******** Resolution(HDMI) Progressive Mode AUTO VIDEO1 VIDEO2 Aspect Full Normal ZONE2 Control 1080p 1080p:24Hz Q8 0 dB < Set Q4 Q5 GExample 3H Web configuration screen You cannot chan
ENGLISH w ZONE2 playback by audio output The audio signals connected to this unit’s ZONE2 output terminals (ZONE2 OUT) are output to the ZONE2’s amplifier and played with that amplifier. Connection (ZONE2) Video Connection The video signals of this unit’s ZONE2 video output terminal are played by the ZONE2 TV. MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 This unit VIDEO The source selected for ZONE2 is also output from the recording output connectors.
ENGLISH Adjusting the volume Playback ZONE 1 Switch “ZONE2”. SELECT Use VOL df to adjust the volume. to GAdjustable rangeH – – – –80dB – –40dB – 18dB (When the “Volume Display” (vpage 84) setting is “Relative”) The remote control unit switches to the operating mode for ZONE2. GAdjustable rangeH 0 – 41 – 99 (When the “Volume Display” (vpage 84) setting is “Absolute”) • At time of purchase, “Volume Limit” (vpage 84) is set to “–10dB (71)”. 2 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 Adjuts various audio parameters. Adjusts the picture quality. 71 76 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 GAccount input / Search by text / Proxy Name / Friendly Name EditH MANUAL SETUP NETWORK SETUP FRIENDLY NAME EDIT Edit OTHER DENON:[AVR-991] Default Using the keyboard screen • Operating with the remote control unit. • Select a character on the TV screen to input characters.
ENGLISH Inputting characters Using the cursor buttons Display the screen for inputting characters 1 (vpage 61 “Menu map”). o p to set the cursor to the character you want 2 toUsechange. ui to change the character, 3 Use then press ENTER. Keyboard screen nnDisplay of a keyboard input screen GRename / Quick Select Name / Zone RenameH • The types of characters that can be input are as shown below.
ENGLISH Items that can be set with the Input Setup procedure Auto Preset (vpage 66) Perform settings related to input source playback. • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation 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 The “MAIN” indicator lights.
ENGLISH Input Setup Auto Preset Setting items Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Setting items Start Start the auto preset process. Setting details If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. Edit Lock Code Change the password. SIRIUS TUNER Preset Skip Set preset channel to be skipped when selecting.
ENGLISH Input Setup Setting items Examples of input assign menu screen displays INPUT SETUP INPUT ASSIGN Default ] HDMI1 HDMI2 None HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI5 HDMI6 w [ DIGITAL ] None Coax1 Opt1 Coax2 Opt2 None None e [ COMP ] None 1-RCA None 2-RCA None None None Input Source HDMI input Digital audio input Component video input 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 so
ENGLISH Input Setup Setting items Component Set this to change the component video input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD SAT/CBL GAME V.AUX TV DVR DOCK Default The “Input Assign” settings are returned to the default settings. Setting details 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 details Resolution Set the output resolution. Resolution (Analog) : Analog Video Resolution (HDMI) : HDMI BD DVD z DVR DOCK NET/USB BD DVD SAT/CBL GAME z V.AUX TV z DVR DOCK Aspect Set the aspect ratio for the video signals output to the HDMI. BD DVD SAT/CBL GAME z V.AUX This item can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything other than “OFF”. TV z The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source.
ENGLISH Input Setup Source Level 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 –12dB – +12dB (0dB) Random Make random mode settings. ON : Enable random playback. OFF : Disable random playback. Still Picture nnInput source : “DOCK” Setting items Setting details All : All files are played repeatedly.
ENGLISH 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 parameters” (vpage 99). Menu operation nnSurround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal. Setting items The “MAIN” indicator lights.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Setting items Panorama Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels for wider sound. Dimension Shift sound image center to front or rear to adjust playback balance. C.Width Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. Delay Time Adjust delay time to control sound stage size. Effect Lev. Adjust effect signal level. Room Size Determine size of acoustic environment. Setting details ON : Set. OFF : Do not set.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust S.Back (Continued) Setting details • This can also be set by pressing STANDARD. • If the source being played contains a surround back signal, the decoder type is automatically selected by the AFDM function. Set “AFDM” to “OFF” to switch to your preferred decoder. Speaker Make settings for the speakers outputting sound when playing back in DENON original surround mode. Default The “Surround Parameter” settings are returned to the default settings.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Setting items Dynamic EQ® Solve the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Works with MultEQ XT. Setting details Setting items Dynamic Volume® Solve the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting. ON : Use Dynamic EQ. OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Default settings are underlined. Adjust Audyssey DSX™ setting and sound stage parameters. Setting items Audyssey DSX Provides more immersive surround sound by adding the new channels. Setting details ON-Height- : Turn on A-DSX processing for height expansion. ON-Wide- : Turn on A-DSX processing for wide expansion. OFF : Do not set Audyssey DSX.
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® XT, Dynamic EQ® and Dynamic Volume® (vpage 73, 74). • Can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary. Menu operation The “MAIN” indicator lights. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey Auto Setup.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Setting items Speaker Config. (Continued) Setting details Subwoofer : Set the presence of a subwoofer. • Yes : Use a subwoofer. • No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected. When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is automatically set to “Yes”. 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.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Distance (Continued) Setting details 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. • 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz NOTE Speakers set to “None” in “Speaker Config.” (vpage 77) are not displayed.
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 77) are applied. • Custom : Make separate settings for 2-channel. Make the following settings: Front : Set the front speaker size.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Network Setup Default settings are underlined. Network Connecting (Continued) Make network settings. Setting items Network Connecting Make settings for wired LAN. Setting items Setting details 1. Connect the LAN cable (vpage 22 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). 2. Turn on this unit (vpage 6 “Turn on power”). This unit performs automatic network setup due to the DHCP function. When connecting to a network that has no DHCP function, perform the setting in step 3. 3.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Network Connecting (Continued) Setting details r Use o p to select the proxy server input method, and then press i. Address : Select when inputting by address. Name : Select when inputting by domain name. Setting items Other (Continued) Other Network function on/off setting during standby, and PC language setting. • This can be set when “Party Mode Function“ is set to “ON“. • This is displayed from 0 to 99 when “Volume Display” (vpage 84) is set to “Absolute”.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Setting items Rhapsody Account Set or change Username and Password (vpage 39 “Listening to Rhapsody”). Napster Account Set or change Username and Password (vpage 36 “Listening to Napster”). Network Information Display network information. Setting details Username / Password • For character input, see page 63. Option Setup Make various other settings. Setting items Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting.
ENGLISH Manual Setup GUI (Continued) Setting details Wall Paper : Set wallpaper to display in the background when playback is stopped, etc. • Picture : Set the background to a picture (DENON logo). • Black : Set the background to black. Format : Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. • NTSC : Select NTSC output. • PAL : Select PAL output. NOTE When the master volume display is hard to see when superimposed on movie subtitles, set to “Top”.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Setting items Setup Lock Protect settings from inadvertent change. Setting details ON : Turn protection on. OFF : Turn protection off. When canceling the setting, set “Setup Lock” to “OFF”. Setting items Setting details Add New Feature Display new features that can be downloaded to this unit and perform an update. Upgrade : Execute the upgrade process. When updating starts, the power indicator becomes red and the menu screen is shut down.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Simple version Notes concerning use of “Firmware Update” and “Add New Feature” Basic version • In order to use these functions, you must have the correct system requirements and settings for a broadband Internet connection (vpage 22). • Do not turn off the power until updating or upgrating is completed. • Even with a broadband connection to the Internet, approximately 1 hour is required for the updating/ upgrading procedure to be completed.
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 The zone mode indicator corresponding to the operating zone lights. • The mode switches each time ZONE SELECT is pressed. • 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.
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 MANUAL SETUP OPTION SETUP REMOTE PRESET CODES Press [AMP] button. And press [ENTER] button to return BRAND SELECT MENU. 9 • For TV, only the preset code for the categories “TV”, “TV/DVD”, or “TV/VCR” can be registered. • For “TV”, “TV/DVD”, or “TV/VCR” categories, only the preset code for TV can be registered.
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 1 Press button to which the preset code for the device you want to operate has been registered (vpage 89). 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 W6 DYNAMIC VOLUME® button····················· (74) W7 MULTEQ® XT button···························· (73, 81) Front panel W8 DIMMER button··········································· (85) W9 STATUS button··········································· (88) For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
ENGLISH Display This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 53). Rear panel Simple version Q2 Sleep timer indicator See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q4 Q3 Q0 Q2 Q1 o i Q3 RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected (vpage 76). Q4 ZONE2 indicators Basic version This lights up when ZONE2 (separate room) power is turned on (vpage 60). Q5 AL24 indicator This lights when AL24 (vpage 104) is activated.
ENGLISH Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q6 q Q7 w NOTE e This unit cannot play back the same source in ZONE3. (You cannot operate this unit while the ZONE mode of the remote control is set to “ZONE3”.) To operate the unit, select either “MAIN(ZONE)” or “ZONE2”.
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 98) nn Surround (vpage 99) nn Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 103) nn Explanation of terms (vpage 104) 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 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 71) PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only Surround mode (vpage 43) AFDM F.Height Height Gain S.Back Speaker Subwoofer z11 z17 z18 (vpage 72) (vpage 73) (vpage 73) (vpage 72) (vpage 72) (vpage 72) NEO:6 Music mode only Panorama Dimension C.Width 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 72) is set to “ON”. S This indicates the selectable surround mode.
ENGLISH Surround Input signal types and formats PCM Surround mode (vpage 43) DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA A-DSX DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC A-DSX DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME A-DSX DOLBY PRO LOGIC A-DSX Audyssey A-DSX 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 1 2 3 4 ZONE2 MONITOR OUT Input Signals Output Signals S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO A A A S VIDEO A A S-VIDEO S S S-VIDEO S S-VIDEO COMPONENT – COMPONENT HDMI Only the menu is displayed S (VIDEO) S-VIDEO S (S-VIDEO) A (S-VIDEO) A A A A (S-VIDEO) z3 A (COMPONENT) z2 S (COMPONENT) A (COMPONENT) z3 A VIDEO S (COMPONENT) COMPONENT – – COMPONENT – S-VIDEO S (COMPONENT) – – COMPONENT S (COMPONENT) A A A A HDMI COMPONENT A VIDEO S-VIDEO A VIDEO A A A COMPONENT HDMI COMPON
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. AL24 Processing Plus AL24 Processing for All Channels DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an analog waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192 kHz sampling frequency.
ENGLISH Explanation of terms H HDCP When transmitting digital signals between devices, this copyright protection technology encrypts the signals to prevent content from being copied without authorization. HDMI This is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier. Video signal and audio signal can be connected using 1 cable.
ENGLISH Explanation of terms V vTuner This is a free online content server for Internet radio. Note that usage fees are included in upgrade costs. For inquiries about this service, visit the vTuner site below. vTuner website: http://www.radiodenon.com This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Nothing Else Matters Software and BridgeCo.
ENGLISH GAudioH No sound is produced from surround speaker. • Check if the surround speakers are connected to the SURROUND terminals. – No sound is produced from surround back speaker. • Set “Amp Assign” on the menu to “Normal”. • Set “Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” on the menu to something other than “None”. • Set “Surround Parameter” – “S.Back” on the menu to something other than “OFF”. • Set the surround mode to something other than “STEREO”. 77 78 No sound is produced from front height speaker.
ENGLISH GRadioH Symptom Cause/Solution Reception fails, or • Change the antenna orientation or position. there is a lot of noise • Separate the AM loop antenna from the unit. or distortion. • Use an FM outdoor antenna. • Separate the antenna from other connection cables. Symptom Cause/Solution Page Internet radio cannot be played. • Ethernet cable is not properly connected or network is disconnected. Check the connection status. • Program is being broadcast in non-compatible format.
ENGLISH Symptom Cannot compile Playlist. • This unit does not respond to playlist compilation. When the playlist is compiled in PC Application, it is registered to “My Library”. In this way, the playlist can be played in this unit – Cannot delete Rhapsody Channel registered in “My Channels” • Cannot be done with this unit. Delete from PC Application. – Cannot delete Tracks, Playlists, Channels registered in “My Library” • Cannot be done with this unit. Delete from PC Application.
ENGLISH Specifications nn Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Dynamic power: Output connectors: • Analog Input sensitivity/Input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: Distortion: Rated output: • Digital D/A output: Digital input: nn Tuner section Front: 125 W + 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 165 W + 165 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 165 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 125 W + 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.
ENGLISH Index vvG Information·························································· 88 Audio Input Signal············································· 88 Auto Surround Mode········································ 88 HDMI Information············································· 88 Preset Channel················································· 88 Quick Select······················································ 88 Status································································ 88 Input Assign·
ENGLISH vvN Napster·························································· 31, 36 Network Setup···················································· 82 Napster Account··············································· 84 Network Connecting········································· 82 Network Information········································· 84 Other································································ 83 Rhapsody Account············································ 84 vvO Optical cable··········
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