Versão avançada Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manual del usuario Manual do Proprietário “Part names and functions” Information (vpage 39) Informations “Nomenclature et fonctions“ (vpage 39) Información “Nombres y funciones de las piezas“ (vpágina 39) Informações “Designação das peças e funções“ (vpágina 39)
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These electric shock to persons. third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
PORTUGUÊS ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION NOTES ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / PRÉCAUTIONS D’INSTALLATION NOTAS SOBRE A UTILIZAÇÃO EMPLAZAMIENTO DE LA INSTALACIÓN PRECAUÇÕES DE INSTALAÇÃO WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS ADVERTENCIAS AVISOS • Avoid high temperatures.
ENGLISH 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. Contents Accessories Advanced version ·······························································24 Getting started ··············································································1...
This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power player to a TV that supports a 3D system. turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature before using the unit.
Standard settings have been made for the speaker as default. For optimum surround playback, adjustment of the distance of speakers and sound level of each channel, using the test tone, are required, depending on the environment for speakers to be used.
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2 – 3 ft / 60 – 90 cm GViewed from the sideH The “Simple version” describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers. See page 25 for the installation and connection for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers.
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise. The “Simple version” describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers.
The menu is displayed on the display of this unit. Speaker Setup Power on Press ENTER Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated, and then press ENTER Use o p to select a detailed setting, and then press ENTER RETURN •...
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(Surround Back) back speakers. The menu is displayed on the display of this unit. detailed setting. • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low Items to be set are shown below. frequencies. Front Set the front speaker size.
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ENTER then press ENTER to select distance. to select a detailed setting. FL / FR / C / SW / SL / SR / SBLz / SBRz Select the speaker. Bass Setting Distance Mode :• – zWhen the “Speaker Confi g.” – “S.B(Pre)”...
Dolby Pro Logic g, Dolby Pro Logic gx, or DTS • If set to “LFE+Main”, this setting can be made FL / C / FR / SR / SBRz / SBLz / SL / SW / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz : Set the NEO:6.
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Set the listening mode according to the During power standby, a minimal amount of power is consumed. To playback contents (cinema, music, etc.) totally cut off the power, remove the power cord from the power or according to your liking (vpage 21 outlet.
Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 12 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 17 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 21 n Refer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices. Connection Playback Audio and video vpage 12, 13...
• If a device that does not support HDCP is connected, video and audio are not output correctly. Read • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an the owner’s manual of your television or player for more information.
DVI signals, allowing connection to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. NOTE To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection. • No sound is output when connected to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. Make separate audio connections. NOTE •...
NOTE NOTE If the DVD VIDEO input connector is to be used, be sure to connect the MONITOR output connector of the If the SAT/CBL VIDEO input connector is to be used, be sure to connect the MONITOR output connector unit and the VIDEO input connector of the TV, using a video cable.
• You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder. If a portable player is connected via the PORTABLE IN jack of the unit, music from the portable player can • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 12).
• Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. on an iPod. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 20 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fi x the antenna with tape • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and in a position where the noise level becomes minimal.
POWER ON TUNER DOCK SAT/CBL • The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” (vpage 33). MUTE • To cancel, press again. Muting can also be canceled by power to the unit. ) to be played GAME V.AUX...
• Note that DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any Playable problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in • If “Browse mode” is selected in step 4, the following screen is Photo fi le fi...
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Remote mode Operation buttons Function MENU Amp menu This unit can play back on a TV screen photos and data stored on an uio p Cursor operation iPod equipped with a slide show or video function. ENTER Enter...
Preset memory registration Default Settings Channel (1 – 8) • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in 87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 107.9 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 / manually. A1 – A8 90.1 MHz...
Select this mode if no surround back speaker is to be used. • Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input • “PLg Cinema”, “PLg Music”, “PLg Game” or signal. For details, see “Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes” (vpage 46).
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The menu returns to normal display. MULTI CH IN 7.1 MULTI CH IN 7.1 z1 This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and this unit’s “AFDM” n Surround playback of multi-channel sources (vpage 35) setting is “ON”.
Stereo playback This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Playing the source (vpage 17 •...
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 5.1-channel) vpage 25 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 27 F How to make detailed settings vpage 29...
ENGLISH Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel) Here we describe the installation and connection methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. The speaker setting method is the same as “Simple version (Simple setup guide)” (vpage 3). For the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers, see “Simple version (Simple setup guide)” (vpage 3).
• For the method of connecting the TV, see page 5. 7.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection 2.1-channel/2-channel connection • A power amplifi er (sold separately) is required for this connection. Power amplifi er 2-channel connection For 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers.
Use o p to adjust the volume. (o : front, p: rear) • In the case of a subwoofer, pressing o when it is at “–12 dB” will change the setting to “OFF”. • If no button is operated for about 5 seconds, the display is returned to the normal display.
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QUICK SELECT 1 –40 dB QUICK SELECT 2 SAT/CBL –40 dB • If no button is operated for about 5 seconds, the display is returned QUICK SELECT 3 DOCK –40 dB to the normal display. After registering, the display is returned to the normal display.
Set distance from listening position to speakers. Once these items are set, there is no need to Channel Level Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each set them again unless the speaker layout or speaker.
The number of the current selected setting menu is displayed. w Use to move to the item you want to set. • – is displayed at the sides of item whose setting can be changed. Use to change to the desired setting. Front •Large–...
The menu returns to normal display. Items that can be set with the “Input Setup” procedure NOTE If all “Digital” assignment of the TV source are set to “None”, TV source cannot be selected with the input Input Assign (vpage 31) source selection.
If an input source is “TU”, the setting is fi xed to “Digital”. process. RETURN MENU • If the input source is set to “BD”, “TV” or “Game”, it cannot be set to • Press to return to the setting menu without “Auto TUNER “Analog”.
• This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input. Volume Control Default settings are underlined. • Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources. Sets the volume setting. Setting details –12dB –...
Surround Parameter Default settings are underlined. OFF : Turns the display off. Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal. Buttons on the main unit can be used for operations.
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DOLBY D + PLgx C mode. optimum surround mode the “Mode” (vpage 8) is “LFE+Main”. • To play in the DOLBY DIGITAL EX mode, set “AFDM” to “OFF” and automatically. “Surround Parameter” – “SB CH OUT” to “MTRX ON”.
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ENGLISH Adjusting the sound fi eld effects • If no button is operated for about 5 seconds, the display is returned to the normal display. After registering, the display is returned to the normal display. Tone NIGHT MODE RESTORER Default settings are underlined.
ENGLISH Information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. STATUS The information displayed changes each time you press The information is displayed for several seconds before the display returns to its original condition.
ENGLISH Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 39 F Other information vpage 43 F Troubleshooting vpage 49 F Specifi cations vpage 51 F Index vpage 52...
ENGLISH Part names and functions Front panel Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q6 Q7 Q8 Decoder indicators Surround back indicator These light when the respective decoders are This lights when audio signals are being output operating.
NOTE Speaker terminals ······························································· (5, 26) Digital audio connectors ··················································· (13, 14) Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. DOCK CONTROL jack ······························································ (16) HDMI connectors ····································································· (12) S-VIDEO connector ·································································...
ENGLISH Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Power buttons (POWER ON / OFF) ··································· (6, 10) QUICK SELECT buttons ·························································· (28) Input source select buttons ········································ (17, 18, 20) AUDIO DELAY button ····························································· (36) Sleep timer button (SLEEP) ····················································...
• Do not keep the battery in a place exposed to direct sunlight or in places with extremely high temperatures, such as near a heater. • If the battery fl uid should leak, carefully wipe the fl uid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
ENGLISH 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.
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Only when “Mode” is set to “LFE+Main” (vpage 8), sound is output from the subwoofer. This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS or DVD-Audio signal is played. This item can be set when the input signal is analog, PCM 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.
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Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode.
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MULTI CH IN + PLgx MUSIC F D (7.1) MULTI CH IN 7.1 DIRECT DIRECT DSP SIMULATION MULTI CH STEREO VIRTUAL STEREO STEREO z If “Speaker Confi g.“ – “S.B(Pre)“ (vpage 7) is set to “None”, this surround mode cannot be selected.
5 channels to achieve an excellent surround effect. rates (max. 5.1 channels, 24 to 256 kbps). be connected to a TV or amplifi er. Video signal and This technology allows expression of more number of colors than the conventional 8 bits and can...
3. Are the other components operating properly? Speaker impedance If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω there may be a malfunction.
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• Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. subwoofers, depending on the input signal or selected surround operated with the • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft / mode. remote control unit. 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°.
S/N (IHF-A): MONO 70 dB STEREO 67 dB If in step 3 the display does not fl ash at intervals of about 1 second, start over from step 1. Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.7 % STEREO 1.0 %...
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