Denon av surround receiver operating instructions (85 pages)
Summary of Contents for Denon AVR-1909
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1909 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Manual del usuario Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning...
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Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt, vilken detta intyg avser, uppfyller följande standarder: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN61000-3-3. Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 2006/95/EC och 2004/108/EC. DENON EUROPE Division of D&M Germany GmbH An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal, D-41334 Germany...
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NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub •...
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.
n Contents Getting Started Accessories ·····················································································3 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 Cautions on Installation ·································································3 About the Remote Control Unit ····················································3 Inserting the Batteries ···································································3 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································4 Part Names and Functions ····························································4 Front Panel ·····················································································4 Display ···························································································5 Rear Panel ······················································································6 Remote Control Unit ······································································7...
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Personal Memory Plus Function ··················································55 Last Function Memory ·································································55 Backup Memory ···········································································55 Resetting the Microprocessor ·····················································55 Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components ······································56 Presetting ······················································································56 Operating Preset Components ····················································56 Punch Through Function ·····························································59 Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·················60...
Note About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1909, the included remote control unit (RC- 1099) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components •...
ENGLISH Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. 30° 30° Approx. 7 m NOTE The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight, strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light.
Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1909. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. NOTE •...
2 second intervals. In this case, please switch off the power supply, and wait until the AVR-1909 has cooled down, and the surrounding ventilation is good.
It does not operate with televisions or players that are not compatible with HDMI’s CEC. • • When the AVR-1909 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-1909 and monitor using an HDMI cable.
ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup”...
® Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD- 3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1909. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.
Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Video cassette recorder • When recording via the AVR-1909, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1909’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...
Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player / External decoder • To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors, INPUT MODE INPUT press the button on the main unit or button on the remote control unit and select “EXT.
7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller is possible. The AVR-1909’s status information as well as iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller’s display. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices.
[A. MENU] ENTER uiop RETURN With the AVR-1909, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. Operations The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control unit.
ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH *MENU Auto Setup *Start Menu Start• *Assign Digital :•OPT1 – Press op to change the setting *Rename:DVD •DV¡ – Use op to change the character input position.
Menu Map MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information Parameter (vpage 44, 45) (vpage 38 ~ 43) n Status n Surround Parameter • MAIN ZONE • Mode • ZONE2 • Cinema EQ n Audio Input Signal • DRC n HDMI Information •...
ENGLISH Auto Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit MASTER VOLUME ui RETURN ENTER, o p SETUP MIC jack...
• If the result still differs from the actual connection status after re-measurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-1909 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning.
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ENGLISH Step 2 : Measurement F Menu screen F Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup Step2:Measurement Audyssey MultEQ Please place microphone Step2:Measurement at ear height at Now measuring 2nd 2nd listening position. listening position. Next Calculate Front L Cancel Cancel Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup...
Please wait... Store Cancel The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1909. to select “Store 0”, then press q Press • “Storing Please wait ... ” is displayed on the on-screen display while the results are being stored.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit SOURCE SELECT <DIMMER> <SPEAKERS>...
s Subwoofer Setup Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] : Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to “Small”. LFE+Main : Play low range and LFE signal of all channels. • This can be set when menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.
ENGLISH g Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 200Hz 250Hz Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set here is output.
h Power Off Control Interlock power OFF with HDMI control. [Selectable items] • This can be set when “HDMI Control“ is set to “ON“. • Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device to check the settings. NOTE • When the “HDMI Control” setting has been changed, always turn off the power to the connecting devices afterwards and then turn back on.
ENGLISH d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources. [Selectable items] : Compression is used. Select this if sound from front speakers is distorted. : Do not use compression. This is the recommended setting. •...
ZONE2 Setup Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2-4.ZONE2 Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup Level Lch 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup Vol.Limit : OFF 5.Option Setup Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev. : Full NOTE “ZONE2 Setup”...
ENGLISH s Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] : Do not set a maximum volume. –20dB : Set the maximum volume to –20 dB. –10dB : Set the maximum volume to –10 dB. : Set the maximum volume to 0 dB.
Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] NOTE When using the AVR-1909 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1099), use Remote ID “1” (default). When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), this function can be used. Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver.
ENGLISH Input Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit INPUT MODE [Rear] [VIDEO SELECT] INPUT MODE...
Settings Related to Playing Input Sources a Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Input source] TUNER [Selectable items] Start : Start the auto preset process. If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually.
ENGLISH Progressive Mode Select optimum progressive mode for video material. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Selectable items] Auto : Automatically detect video material type. Video1 : Select mode suitable for video playback. Video2 : Select mode suitable for video and 30-frame film material playback.
• With the default settings, the control dock for iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-1909 and control dock for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input source.
: Repeat all songs. : Repeat the current song. : Cancel repeat mode. Shuffle Mode Make settings for shuffle mode. When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R is connected [Selectable items] Songs : Shuffle all songs. Albums : Shuffle songs from current album only.
MULTI CH IN 7 .1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and the AVR-1909’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”. z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”.
ENGLISH Operating from the main unit <SELECT/ENTER> to select the surround mode. During PCM (2ch) / Analog / DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx (DOLBY PRO LOGIC g) 7CH STEREO (5CH STEREO) DTS NEO:6 ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIRTUAL MATRIX...
Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ depending upon the following conditions. • Whether an input signal is present (when playing) or not (when stopped, etc.). • The type of input signal • The type of surround mode For details of which parameters can be adjusted in each surround mode, see “Surround Modes and Parameters”...
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ENGLISH Center Image Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. [Variable range] 0.0 ~ 0.3 ~ 1.0 Panorama Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound. If the surround effect seems weak, set “Panorama” to “ON”. [Selectable items] Dimension Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance.
A4 SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources) Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] : The surround back channel signal is played. : The surround back channel signal is not played. A5 SUBWOOFER ATT. Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode. [Selectable items] : The input from the subwoofer channel is attenuated.
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ENGLISH S1 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. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.
RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] Do not use RESTORER. Mode1 (RESTORER 64): Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs. Mode2 (RESTORER 96): Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources.
ENGLISH Information Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit <STATUS> Status Shows information about current settings. BUTTON [BUTTON] <STATUS>...
HDMI Information Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor. F Menu screen F 5.Information 5-3.HDMI Signal Info. 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal Resolution 3.HDMI Information 480p 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select Color Space RGB 4:4:4 Pixel Depth 8bits 5-3.HDMI Monitor Info. Interface HDMI Support Resolution...
ENGLISH Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> SHIFT <PRESET> <SOURCE>...
Playing Video and Audio Equipment Basic Operation Prepare the equipment. q Load the BD, DVD, CD or other software in the player. (vSee the operating instructions of the respective equipment.) w To play a video equipment, switch the monitor input. (vSee the monitor’s operating instructions.) SOURCE SELECT to select the input source.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> <PRESET> <RDS>...
PTY Search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). For a description of each program type, refer to “Program Type (PTY)” . <SOURCE SELECT> [TUNER] Either turn or press select “TUNER”. [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE to “AUDIO”...
Be sure to comply with applicable copyright legislation. Basic Operation Make the necessary preparations. q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input. [Rear] The input for the control dock for iPod is assigned to VCR by default.
• When viewing an iPod video file, select “iPod” - “Video” in browse mode. (When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W) NOTE • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, somefunctions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. to select ENGLISH...
ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> <ZONE2/REC SELECT>...
When playing the player, the AVR-1909 input function switches to • the function of that player. • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-1909, connect optical digital or analog. If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical digital connection.
Put the television power on standby and check if the AVR-1909 goes into standby. If the AVR-1909 does not work please check the following. • Is the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control” (vpage 26) set to “ON”? •...
Quick Select Function With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, MultEQ settings and volume can be stored in the memory. Set the input source, surround mode, MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Front Speaker settings and volume to the conditions you want to store.
Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • Operation is not possible for some models.
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Functions of Buttons by Component n Front [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] [1], [2], [SHIFT], [3], [0], [SKIP + / FAVORITE], [TUNING], [6 7], [SETUP], [uiop], [8 9], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [CH + –] [DISPLAY], [RETURN], [MENU/GUIDE] [SOURCE [SOURCE CONTROL 1] CONTROL 2] Device CD Player iPod Tuner...
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– – Switching the Switching Switching – – display the display the display Return – – Return Return b2 DENON HITACHI – – (121) (108) (007) q, w q, e (Monitor) Channels q TV Volume d w TV Volume f...
[Front] [1], [2], [3], [0], [6 7], [8 9] [SOURCE [SOURCE CONTROL 2] CONTROL 1] [Rear] [NUMBER] [MEMORY] [RETURN] Punch Through Function “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/ HDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode.
• When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-1909 to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 3”, then set the corresponding “Amp Assign”...
Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player SURROUND BACK / SURROUND AMP ASSIGN Remote control unit FL-A/FR-A Bi-Amp connection FL-B/FR-B Bi-Amp connection Audio signals ZONE2 OUT Stereo ZONE2 Monitor Pre-main amplifier AVR-1909 ZONE2 Input audio output : Multi-zone audio cable ENGLISH...
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> <VOLUME> <ZONE2 ON/OFF> <ZONE2/REC SELECT>...
Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.
G As seen from the side H Surround The AVR-1909 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.
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DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization on DVD-Video. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S.
ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Channel output Surround mode Surround Front L/R Center PURE DIRECT, DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY TrueHD DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24...
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Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only Panorama Dimension C. Width PURE DIRECT, DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DTS NEO:6...
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ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Note Surround mode ANALOG STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD HI RES DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS (–HD) + PLgx CINEMA DTS (–HD) + PLgx MUSIC DTS (–HD) + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA DTS NEO:6 MUSIC...
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Button Note Linear Surround mode ANALOG (multi ch) STANDARD MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 7 .1 F D (7 .1) DIRECT DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7 .1 PURE DIRECT...
ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Video Input signals convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i / 576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i / 576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i / 576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p)
• Please re-install AVR-1909 in a place having good ventilation. • Use speakers having impedance • Please use speakers which have less than that specified.
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• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player • Use a DTS-compatible player. is not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1909’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” setting is set to “PCM”. mode. • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI •...
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On-screen display • When is not shown. component video signals via the AVR-1909, the on-screen display appears when the on the main unit or the button on the remote control unit. • When only HDMI or component...
ENGLISH Specifications Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 90 W + 90 W 120 W + 120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 90 W + 90 W...
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