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Denon AVR-1907 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1907 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH ¢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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Note On Use

    This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1907 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Setting the Channel Level······················································56, 57 Setting the Crossover Frequency ················································57 Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components ·······································58 Setting the preset memory function ··········································58 Operating a component stored in the preset memory ····59 ~ 61 Setting the punch through function···········································62 Additional Information···························································...

  • Page 6: Cautions On Installation

    Note Wall About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the AVR-1907, the attached remote control unit (RC-1046) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: •...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Getting Started Part names and functions For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Front panel Power operation button SETUP MIC jack ·········································(10) (ON/STANDBY) ··········································(10) SYSTEM SETUP button ····························(11) Power indicator ·········································(10) SURR.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Getting Started Rear panel !2 !1 !0 ZONE2 terminals ·······································(19) EXT. IN terminals ·······································(15) DIGITAL terminals (Optical/Coaxial) ·······································(9, 16) AUDIO OUT terminals·······························(14) Speaker terminals ·······································(8) Power supply cord·····································(20) AC outlets···················································(20) PRE OUT terminals····································(20) Remote control unit Indicator ··························(58) Function buttons············(21) System buttons ·····(59 ~ 61) COMPONENT VIDEO terminals··················(9) VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ··························(9)
  • Page 9 Getting Started [ Rear ] ZONE2 buttons···············(41) Function / Number buttons ····························(21) Tuner system/System buttons······················(33, 61) TEST TONE/DISPLAY button························(57, 59) Cursor buttons ) ····················(11) NOTE: • If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

  • Page 10: Easy Setup Procedure

    ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-1907 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • To set the sound field manually ( page 54 ~ 57).

  • Page 11: Speaker Connections

    Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug. ¢ Connections • With the AVR-1907, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Speaker Impedance 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Dvd Player And Monitor

    Easy Setup Procedure Connecting a DVD player and monitor • To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-1907, you only need to choose one connection type. For more information about the video up conversion function ( •...

  • Page 13: Auto Setup

    Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Auto Setup The AVR-1907’s auto setup use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the optimum settings. • To make the sound field settings manually ( page 54 ~ 57).

  • Page 14: Perform The Auto Setup Procedure

    ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure e Perform the Auto Setup procedure SYSTEM SETUP Press D D H H Press to select “Auto Setup”, then press D D H H Press to select “Auto Setup”, then press The message “Connect Microphone” is displayed if no microphone is connected.

  • Page 15: Checking And Storing The Measurement Results

    Easy Setup Procedure u Checking and storing the measurement results D D H H ENTER Press to select an item, then press The measurement results of each item can be checked here. D D H H ENTER After checking, press , then press to set.

  • Page 16: Check The Parameter

    ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Check the parameter • The results of the measured items can be checked. • This item is displayed, after the measurement result of the “Auto Setup” is decided. D D H H Press to select “Parameter Check”, then press ENTER D D H H ENTER...

  • Page 17: The Video Conversion Function

    Connecting Other Sources The video conversion function With the AVR-1907, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Tv/Dbs Tuner

    • With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi-channel Video camera / output to the AVR-1907’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating Video game instructions.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Cd Player

    • When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-1907 VCR OUT terminal. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Cd Recorder Or Md Recorder

    ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorder to an analog recorder such as a tape deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Xm Terminal

    Connecting the XM terminal • AVR-1907 is the XM Ready ® receiver. You can receive XM ® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Multi Zone Terminals

    ZONE2 the same time ( 40). • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Pre Out Terminals

    Connecting Other Sources Connecting the PRE OUT terminals • Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. •...

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    Press < ANALOG > to select “ANALOG”, < EXT. IN > to select “EXT. IN”. AUTO (All auto mode): The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-1907’s surround mode is switched automatically. Can be selected for sources for which the “Digital In Assignment” ( page 47) is made.

  • Page 25: Turning The Sound Off Temporarily (Muting)

    Using the surround modes Types of surround modes and their features The AVR-1907 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Play Mode (Direct/Stereo)

    ENGLISH Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) F G, ENTER The AVR-1907 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. ¢ DIRECT mode This mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio signals are transmitted directly, without passing through the tone circuits, etc.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Dolby Digital And Dts Surround Mode (Only With Digital Input)

    Basic Operation Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Select an input source for which digital (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) is set ( page 47). INPUT MODE Press to select “AUTO”. [STANDARD] Press to select “STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround)”.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Dolby Pro Logic Ii X (Pro Logic Ii ) Mode

    ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER D H ENTER D H F G [ON SCREEN] [STANDARD] SURROUND PARAMETER D H F G ENTER About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit...

  • Page 29: Selecting The Dts Neo:6 Mode

    Basic Operation Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- channels) in the surround mode. [STANDARD] Press to select “DTS NEO:6”. DOLBY PL DTS NEO:6 NEURAL SURROUND Play a program source. SURROUND PARAMETER Press F F G G...

  • Page 30: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Basic Operation Surround modes and parameters Channel output Surround Mode SURROUND FRONT SURROUND CENTER BACK WOOFER STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND NEURAL SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX...
  • Page 31 Basic Operation ¢ Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Button Surround Mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS + PL x CINEMA DTS + PL x MUSIC DTS + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA...
  • Page 32 ENGLISH Basic Operation Button Surround Mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM DIRECT DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL STEREO STEREO 4 : Mode selectable in default status C C : Selectable mode E E : Non-selectable mode NOTE : *1: If the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO”...

  • Page 33: Using The Denon Original Surround Modes

    Using the DENON original surround modes The AVR-1907 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound fields artificially. One of seven surround modes can be selected according to the program source and parameters can be further adjusted to achieve even more realistic sound fields.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Dsp Surround Simulation

    ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, SELECT/ENTER <SURROUND MODE>, SURROUND PARAMETER [CH SELECT], ENTER D H F G [5CH/7CH STEREO] [DSP SIMULATION] SURROUND PARAMETER D H F G ENTER About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit...

  • Page 35: Setting The Tone Control

    Basic Operation Setting the tone control Adjust the bass and treble to suit your tastes. ¢ Adjusting the tone SURROUND PARAMETER Press D D H H Press to select “TONE DEFEAT”. In the direct mode, “TONE” cannot be selected. Press to select “OFF”.

  • Page 36: Listening To The Radio

    ENGLISH Basic Operation <POWER> CHANNEL <FUNCTION> BAND TUNING <ON/STANDBY> SHIFT <PRESET > • CHANNEL SHIFT [FM/AM] [ON SCREEN] [TUNER] TUNING [MODE] BAND [MEMORY] About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Listening to the radio...

  • Page 37: Preset Memory

    ENGLISH Basic Operation XM Satellite Radio AVR-1907 is the XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM ® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. ¢ Introducing XM Satellite Radio There’s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM.

  • Page 38: Checking The Xm Signal Strength And Radio

    ENGLISH Basic Operation TUNING <FUNCTION> BAND STATUS <USER MODE> VIDEO SELECT [XM RADIO] VIDEO SELECT [NIGHT] D H F G STATUS [TUNER] TUNING D H F G BAND About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit...

  • Page 39: Advanced Operation

    User mode function The AVR-1907 is equipped with a function for storing the selected input source, the auto surround mode and input mode in the memory and selecting these settings when you want to use them.

  • Page 40: Playing The Ipod

    If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be properly connected. Check the connections and settings. ENGLISH Advanced Operation • The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold separately. NOTE: • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage of data on an iPod occurring when the iPod is used connected to the AVR-1907.

  • Page 41: Listening To Music

    Screen Display” to “OFF” ( page 52). • With the AVR-1907 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The AVR-1907 can display up to 64 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters and small letters.

  • Page 42: Multi Zone Music Entertainment System

    In this case, surround back speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit.
  • Page 43 • The output of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be adjusted with [VOLUME] (ZONE2). [System configuration and connections example] Using this unit’s internal amplifier as the ZONE2. MAIN ZONE 5.1-channel systems Monitor AVR-1907 DVD player Input ZONE2 speaker out RC-616...

  • Page 44: Outputting A Program Source To Amplifier, Etc., In The Zone2 Room (Zone2 Select Mode)

    ENGLISH Advanced Operation <FUNCTION> <ZONE2/REC SELECT> <POWER> <SPEAKER> [CHANNEL] [FUNCTION] [VOLUME] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MAIN ON/OFF] [ZONE2 OFF ] [ZONE2 ON ] [FUNCTION] About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit...

  • Page 45: Recording (Audio And/Or Video)

    About the memory functions ¢ Last function memory The various settings set when the AVR-1907’s power is switched to standby are stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings made when the power was switched to standby are recalled.

  • Page 46: Advanced Setup - Part 1

    1. Auto Setup 1 Auto Setup 2. Speaker Setup Items The AVR-1907 performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit an appropriate automatic setting. Items Automatically set the output component and properties for the various...
  • Page 47 It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold separately) audio and/or video signals to any input terminals on the AVR-1907 and play them. The playback level is corrected individually for the different input sources.
  • Page 48 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 5. Advanced Playback 6. Option Setup 2 Volume Control Items Make the 2-channel direct mode and stereo mode speaker settings. Direct/Stereo Auto Surround Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input Mode signal.

  • Page 49: Navigating Through The System Setup Menu

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 F G, ENTER SYSTEM SETUP ENTER D H F G ENTER SYSTEM SETUP D H F G About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment.

  • Page 50: About The On Screen Display And Front Display

    About the on screen display and front display The AVR-1907 is equipped with an intuitive and easy-to-understand on screen display, and is equipped with an alphanumeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. We recommend that you use the on screen display when you make system adjustments.

  • Page 51: Setting The Ext In Subwoofer Level

    Press Setting the iPod Assignment It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold separately) audio and/or video signals to any input terminals on the AVR-1907 and play them. D D H H ENTER Press to select “iPod Assign”, then press...

  • Page 52: Setting The Function Rename

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Function Rename The name of the input function that is displayed can be changed. D D H H Press to select “Function Rename”, then press ENTER D D H H Press to select the input function, then press to set.
  • Page 53 Advanced Setup – Part 1 ¢ Preset Name The preset channels can be given the names you want. (Except the XM channels.) D D H H ENTER Press to select “Preset Name”, then press D D H H Press to select the preset channel, then press to set.

  • Page 54: Video Setup

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Video Setup Setting the Component In Assignment This assigns the different input sources for the component video input terminals. D D H H Press to select “Video Setup”, then press D D H H Press to select “Component In Assign”, then ENTER...

  • Page 55: Setting The On Screen Display (Osd)

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) Set whether or not to display the on screen display for indications other than the menu screens. D D H H Press to select “On Screen Display”, then press ENTER D D H H F F G G...

  • Page 56: Option Setup

    –80 to +18 dB. AVR-1907 • LAST: The volume set when the AVR-1907 was last used is stored in the memory and set when the power is turned on. • – – – (Mute): The volume is always muted when the power is turned on.

  • Page 57: Setting The Setup Lock

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Setup Lock This sets whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they cannot be changed. D D H H ENTER Press to select “Setup Lock”, then press ENTER Press to select “ON”, then press •...

  • Page 58: Setting The Subwoofer Setup

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 A subwoofer with sufficient low frequency playback capability can better handle deep bass than most main and surround speakers, and the system’s overall performance will be greatly enhanced when “Small” is set for the main (front) and surround speakers. When “Front”...

  • Page 59: Setting The Channel Level

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 ... L1 ... L2 ... L3 ... L4 ... L5 ... L6 ... L7 ... L8 • The distance changes in units of 0.5 foot each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. •...

  • Page 60: Setting The Crossover Frequency

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 ¢ Adjusting the test tone using the remote control unit Adjustment of the test tones using the remote control unit is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only valid in the STANDARD (Dolby/ DTS Surround) mode.

  • Page 61: Operating The Remote Control Unit

    Setting the preset memory function • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be used to operate components of...

  • Page 62: Operating A Component Stored In The Preset Memory

    ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating a component stored in the preset memory [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, TAPE or CD-R/MD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position.
  • Page 63 Operating the remote control unit ¢ Functions of buttons for the different devices [Front] Device operated CD player CD recorder MODE SELECTOR 1 AUDIO MODE SELECTOR 2 CD-R / MD – – – – ON / SOURCE Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection SHIFT...
  • Page 64 – – DISPLAY RETURN – – Default setting DENON DENON (Preset code) (111) (111) Special remarks Special remarks: It is only possible to set the preset memory for one device per mode. When a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted.

  • Page 65: Setting The Punch Through Function

    Operating the remote control unit [MODE SELECTOR 2] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MEMORY] [INPUT MODE] Setting the punch through function “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate on CD, TAPE, CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.

  • Page 66: Additional Information

    ENGLISH Additional Information About the speakers Surround back speakers Sound position 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.
  • Page 67 Additional Information Surround The AVR-1907 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. Dolby Surround [1] Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    • DVD player’s audio output setting is produced. not set to bit stream. • DVD player is not DTS-compatible. • AVR-1907’s input setting is set to analog. Copying from DVD to • Copying between a source such as VCR is not possible.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Troubleshooting Symptom Cause “OFF AIR” is displayed • The selected channel is not currently • Select the another channel. in the XM mode. broadcasting. Receiving only XM • The XM Tuner is not activated. • Contact XM Radio. channels 0 and 1. Specifications ¢...
  • Page 70 ENGLISH ¢ List of preset codes Denon 014, *[111] Aiwa Hitachi 006, 011 Konka 012, 013 Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Pioneer 003, 008 Sanyo Sony 002, 019, 020 Toshiba 001, 021, 022 Zenith Denon 028, 029, 112...
  • Page 71 Radix Technics Randex Teknika 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Toshiba Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, Totevision 094, 097, 098 Unirech Ricoh Vecrtor Research Salora 033, 041 Victor Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, Video Concepts...
  • Page 72 ENGLISH Philips Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, Pioneer 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Portland Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Price Club Matsui Proscan Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, Proton Pulsar Metz...
  • Page 73 Teac Philips Technics Primestar Wards Proscan 048, 055, 056 Yamaha 048, 055, 056, 068 Zenith Realistic Sierra I Sierra II Denon Sierra III Philips Sony 049, 067 STS1 STS2 Denon STS3 Kenwood SRS4 Onkyo Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082...
  • Page 74 TOKYO, JAPAN www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4493 003...

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