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AV SURROUND AMPLIFIER
AVC-A1HD
Owner's Manual
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nterface
Use this manual in combination with the operating
guide displayed on the GUI screen.
GUI Menu Operation (vpage 23)
GUI Menu Map (vpage 24)
Language (vpage 41)
Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 67)

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  • Page 1 Use this manual in combination with the operating guide displayed on the GUI screen. GUI Menu Operation (vpage 23) GUI Menu Map (vpage 24) Language (vpage 41) Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 67) AV SURROUND AMPLIFIER AVC-A1HD Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Gerät völlig zu unterbrechen; er muss für den Benutzer gut und che questo AVC-A1HD è con-forme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre einfach zu erreichen sein. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral...
  • Page 3 NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
  • Page 4 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets R&TTE directive This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials requirements.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connections to Other Devices ····················································· 18 s 2ch Direct/Stereo ····································································32 Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································46 Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector ·············· 18 d Downmix Option ·····································································32 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············47 Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 18 f Auto Surround Mode ······························································32...
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting ································································· 97 ~ 100 Playing Files Stored on a Computer ·············································60 Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices ······················60, 61 Specifications ······································································ 100, 101 Operating the AVC-A1HD Using a Browser (Web control) ·····61, 62 List of preset codes ··········································· End of this manual...

  • Page 7: Inserting The Batteries

    Cautions on Handling About the Remote Control Unit • Before turning the power switch on In addition to the AVC-A1HD, the included main remote control unit Getting Started Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are (RC-1067) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

  • Page 8: Operating Range Of The Remote Control Unit

    NOTE Part Names and Functions • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. •...

  • Page 9: Display

    7CH STEREO button ··································· (47) D.LINK indicator These light according to the HDMI monitor This lights when playing using DENON LINK ROOM EQ button ········································ (51) DSP SIMULATION button ·························· (47) output setting. When set to “Auto (Dual)” , the connections.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ················ (10) WLAN ANTENNA terminal ························· (20) Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ············ (13) COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ·············· (13) DENON LINK connector ····························· (18) PRE OUT connectors ···························· (19, 21) Digital audio connectors TRIGGER OUT jacks ··································· (22) (OPTICAL / COAXIAL / BNC) ···············...

  • Page 11: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit n Main remote control unit (RC-1067) n Sub remote control unit (RC-1070) Signal transmission indicator ··················· (67) Multi-zone indicators ································· (75) Mode select buttons ·································· (67) Advanced setup button ······························ (75) Quick select / System call buttons ····· (65, 71) Input source select buttons ·······················...

  • Page 12: Connections

    With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coaxial digital connections Component video connections on the AVC-A1HD. For details, refer to the instructions for the (Green) (Orange) respective connection items below.

  • Page 13: Video Conversion Function

    • When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video input connector. • The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVC-A1HD can be checked at GUI Component video...

  • Page 14: Speaker Installation

    – – – – – – – – • When using Subwoofer 2 or 3, set GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Subwoofer Setup” (vpage 28). b The AVC-A1HD can be connected to a maximum of 3 subwoofers.
  • Page 15 If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no counterclockwise to loosen it. problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to service center.

  • Page 16: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    The AVC-A1HD is supported to the feature of HDMI listed below. NOTE Connecting Equipment with HDMI • 30 and 36 bit Deep Color • Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play DVD-Audio discs that are connectors • xvYCC copyright-protected by CPPM.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Monitor

    Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”). Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. correctly.

  • Page 18: Record Player

    Connect the cables to be used. Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to Turntable (MM cartridge) connect the iPod to the AVC-A1HD. For instructions on the Control CD player Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

  • Page 19: Tv/Cable Tuner

    TV/CABLE Tuner Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to be used. Connect the cables to be used. TV tuner DBS / BS tuner • When using an optical cable or a BNC cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI •...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Recording Components

    • When recording to a digital video recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVC-A1HD DVR-1 OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR-1 OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...

  • Page 21: Video Cassette Recorder

    AVC-A1HD VCR OUT connector. Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVC-A1HD’s OPTICAL4 output connector Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable to any input connector other than OPTICAL4.

  • Page 22: Connections To Other Devices

    (vpage 13). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVC-A1HD’s EXT. To use with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output “Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Assign” – “Digital” – “DENON connector.

  • Page 23: External Power Amplifier

    • Set to the USB port you want to use. • The AVC-A1HD is equipped with two USB ports, one each on the front and rear panels. It is not possible to use the set with USB memory devices connected to both the ports at the same time. Select the USB port you want to use at the GUI menu “Source Select” – “NET/USB”...

  • Page 24: Network Audio

    100 Mbps or greater. “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 33 ~ 36). • With the AVC-A1HD, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP • When using with a wireless LAN, prepare a broadband router with functions to make the network settings automatically.

  • Page 25: Multi Zone

    (variable or fixed level) connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 or ZONE3 the same time (vpage 76 ~ 81). • When using a component video cable to connect the AVC-A1HD and input device, connect the ZONE2 ZONE2 or ZONE4 Optical Connections monitor output to the component video connectors.

  • Page 26: External Controller

    • Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise. The AVC-A1HD’s status information as well as iPod and Internet audio music files can be browsed • Only use the AC outlet to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or watching the RF Remote Controller’s display.

  • Page 27: Gui Menu Operations

    GUI Menu Operations Switch the selected item Example: Browse Menu (Top Menu) With the AVC-A1HD, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the GUI menus displayed Switch to the next item on the monitor screen.

  • Page 28: Gui Menu Map

    GUI Menu Map Source Select (vpage 42 ~ 45) n DVD, HDP , TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, • Input Mode n NET/USB n PHONO Information DVR-2, V.AUX, CD, TUNER • Rename • Play • Video • Play (iPod) • Source Level •...

  • Page 29: Auto Setup

    Preparations Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in use. Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Auto Setup The “Auto Setup” screen appears automatically. F Menu tree F Auto Setup ® • Audyssey MultEQ XT automatically measures the acoustical a Auto Setup Sound...
  • Page 30 This can be set when “Subwoofer” is set to “1SP” . by these sounds. The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVC-A1HD. z2: This can be set when “Subwoofer” is set to “2SP L/R” or “2SP MASTER VOLUME •...

  • Page 31: Error Messages

    Error Messages s Option If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is Select settings for room EQ, mic, etc. displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over again.

  • Page 32: Manual Setup

    Subwoofer s Subwoofer Setup Select subwoofer use. Select subwoofer output confi guration and bass signal for playback. [Selectable items] Manual Setup Surround A Confi guration Make detailed settings for various parameters Select surround speakers A use and size. Select number of subwoofers and confi guration. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Large Small...

  • Page 33: Distance

    d Distance f Channel Level • The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (Cweighted, Set distance from listening position to speakers. Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position. If Before making the settings, measure the distance from the a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the listening position to the different speakers.

  • Page 34: Thx Audio Setup

    BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation) THX/DOLBY Game If bass sound feels big compensate by lowering volume. • Please set all THX Certified speakers, set the “Speaker Configuration” [Selectable items] for all speakers to “Small”. We recommend using with the crossover [Selectable items] frequency set to “FIXED–THX–”, but depending on the speaker, WIDE SCREEN setting it to a different frequency may improve frequency response...

  • Page 35: Hdmi Setup

    f Audio h HDMI Control HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Select HDMI audio output device. Make settings for HDMI control function. Control [Selectable items] Amp F Menu tree F Set HDMI control function to ON/OFF. Manual Setup HDMI Setup [Selectable items] GUI menu “HDMI Control”- “Control”...

  • Page 36: Audio Setup

    s 2ch Direct/Stereo d Downmix Option Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources. [Selectable items] Setting F Menu tree F Manual Setup To change the settings, select “Custom” . Audio Setup •...

  • Page 37: Manual

    +6dB default settings. “Network Setup” – “Network Setup”. • If the AVC-A1HD is being used connected to a network without the Curve Copy DHCP function, the network settings must be made. In this case, some knowledge of networks is required. For details, consult a Copy the Room EQ’s “Audyssey Flat”...
  • Page 38 Subnet Mask : automatically. When connecting an xDSL modem or terminal adapter directly to the AVC-A1HD, input the subnet mask indicated in the Set the access point at the GUI menu “Manual Setup” documentation supplied by your provider. Normally input –...
  • Page 39 When connection is established with the access point, “Connection completed.” is displayed. ENTER AVC-A1HD performs automatic network setup due to the DHCP q S elect “Detail” and press function. w U se o p to select the Mode and press i.

  • Page 40: Other

    PC Language r U se o p to select the proxy server input method, and then press Set the IP address. Select computer environment language. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] For details, see page 33, 34 “Wired LAN settings” in step 3. Address : Select when inputting by address.

  • Page 41: Zone Setup

    Lch Level Power On Level Zone Setup Adjust the left channel output level. Defi ne the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. Make settings for audio playback in a multi-zone system. –12dB ~ ~ +12dB [Variable range] [Selectable items] Last –...

  • Page 42: Option Setup

    Amp Assign Option Setup d Source Delete Change the assignment for the power amps. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. Make various other settings. The places where the surround amplifi er and surround back amplifi er [Selectable items] Delete are used can be set freely according to the usage environment.

  • Page 43: Quick Select Name

    Setting with Respect to the Monitor Operating from the main unit h Trigger Out 1 When the HDMI monitor set to on is selected, the trigger out turns b The GUI menu is not displayed when performing this setting. Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out 1 with respect to AUDIO DELAY RETURN the zone, input source, surround mode, HDMI monitor, etc.

  • Page 44: A1 Digital Out

    NOTE The ZONE4 operations cannot be performed when set to “Rec DIMMER Press the button. Select” . Only use this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or installer. Bright Dark A2 Remote ID A7 Firmware Update Set remote control ID.

  • Page 45: A8 Add New Feature

    Nederlands Svenska ⋅ Information regarding the “Firmware Update” function and “Add you cannot upgrade. New Feature” will be announced on the DENON web site each To use the upgrade function, you should purchase an upgrade package time related plans are defined.

  • Page 46: Source Select

    (Main unit) (Main remote control unit) TV/CBL Play Playback Mode Still Picture • To operate the AVC-A1HD using the main remote control unit, set the f Video DVR-1 remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 67 “Remote Control Unit Operations”).

  • Page 47: Play

    BNC1/2 None Make settings for “iPod” playback. [Selectable items] None z: When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been Repeat connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON LINK” . Input source TV/CBL Make settings for repeat mode.

  • Page 48: Video

    iPod dock Video Convert Resolution Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format. Set resolution for video signal output to HDMI. [Input source] [Input source] [Selectable items] Auto 480p/576p 1080i 720p 1080p DVD HDP TV/CBL DVR-1...

  • Page 49: Input Mode

    Decode Mode g Input Mode k Playback Mode Set the decode mode for this source. Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. Make settings for “NET/USB” playback. The selectable input modes depend on the input source and [Input source] “Assign”...

  • Page 50: Surround Mode

    This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) Music the AVC-A1HD’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON” . : This mode is suited for music sources. z2: This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1” .

  • Page 51: Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.)

    The desired mode according to the program source and viewing PHONES connected to the jack while in the STANDARD (DOLBY/ situation can be selected from among 9 DENON original surround DTS SURROUND) mode. [Selectable items] modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 87 , 88) to...

  • Page 52: Stereo Playback

    Stereo Playback Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully, [Selectable items] providing extremely high quality sound. STEREO Parameter PURE DIRECT Press the button on the main unit or the This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. PURE button on the main remote control unit.
  • Page 53 Dimension n In the THX mode (for 2-channel sources) [Selectable items] Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance. Surround Back ON Surround Back OFF THX Games Mode [Selectable items] Auto Middle High...

  • Page 54: Tone

    AFDM Subwoofer Att. Front Auto-select surround mode by source. Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN input. Adjust each front channel tone. This function only works for software containing a special identification [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Bass Treble signal. If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES, [Variable range] –6dB ~ +6dB it is played in 6.1-channels.

  • Page 55: Room

    About the RESTORER function d Room EQ f Dynamic EQ • Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Select room equalizer for current environment. Make Dynamic EQ settings. Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear.

  • Page 56: Audio Delay

    j Audio Delay s Brightness Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. Adjust picture brightness. Information Delay audio. [Variable range] This sets the delay time for audio signals. [Variable range] 200ms d Chroma Level Status Operating from the main unit or the main Adjust picture chroma level (saturation).

  • Page 57: Audio Input Signal

    Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Quick Select Shows information about audio input signals. Shows information about HDMI input/output Shows information about “Quick Select” settings. signals and monitor. F Menu tree F F Menu tree F F Menu tree F Information Information Information HDMI Information...

  • Page 58: Playback

    The power indicator fl ashes green and the power turns on. [ iPod] mode) Playing Video and Audio Equipment To operate the AVC-A1HD using the main remote control unit, set the [8],[9], remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 67 “Remote Control [6],[7], Basic Operation Unit Operations”).

  • Page 59: Ipod ® Playback

    (AMP <ON/STANDBY> [POWER OFF] • Press or and set the AVC-A1HD’s power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also mode) to select the input source assigned in step 1-w ”Source Select” – “(input source)” – switch the input source to one to which the GUI menu “iPod dock” above. ”Playback Mode (iPod)” – “Repeat” (vpage 43) is not assigned before disconnecting the iPod.

  • Page 60: Viewing Still Pictures Or Videos On The Ipod

    Internet. Internet radio stations from around the world can be [SEARCH] To cancel, press or tuned in. To switch between the Browse and Remote modes The AVC-A1HD is equipped with the following Internet radio [SEARCH] Either press and hold functions: · Stations can be selected by genre and region. · Up to 56 Internet radio stations can be preset. · Internet radio stations in MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by...
  • Page 61 The time for which each picture is displayed can be set. WMA (Windows Media Audio) MP3 (MPEG-1 When still picture (JPEG) files are played on the AVC-A1HD, they are Audio Layer-3) played in the direction in which they are stored in the folder, so store –...

  • Page 62: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation <SOURCE SELECT> ENTER uio p <STATUS> ENTER During playback, press Press again to resume playback. Make the necessary preparations. To stop q Check the network environment, then turn on the AVC-A1HD’s ENTER During the play or pause mode, press and hold power. (vpage 20 “Network Audio”) Searching up or down pages w If settings are required, make the network settings. [SEARCH] Press , then press (down) or (up).

  • Page 63: Listening To Internet Radio

    The AVC-A1HD automatically connects to the Internet and busy or not broadcasting. playback begins. • On the AVC-A1HD, folder and file names can be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)” .

  • Page 64: Playing Files Stored On A Computer

    “Media Server”, then press MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on the or p. AVC-A1HD. to select the host name of the computer on Basic Operation which the music fi le you want to play is located, then Make the necessary preparations.

  • Page 65: Operating The Avc-A1Hd Using A Browser (Web Control)

    AC adapter, we recommend using the AC adapter. (vExample 5) • It is not possible to connect and use a computer via the AVC-A1HD’s Enter the AVC-A1HD IP address in Internet USB port using a USB cable. Click to return to the top Explorer’s address box.
  • Page 66 < > : Buttons on the main unit such as a PC to the same network as the AVC-A1HD. : Buttons on the remote control unit • With web control, some network settings, etc., cannot be set. Button name only: •...

  • Page 67: Other Operations And Functions

    ZONE3 NET/USB Assign “DENON LINK” with the “Digital” setting or When REC OUT mode is set to “SOURCE” , with the AVC-A1HD it is assign “HDMI” with the “HDMI” setting (vpage possible to output signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode RECOUT NET/USB ····...

  • Page 68: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions QUICK SELECT HDMI Control Function When connecting the AVC-A1HD to a television or player compatible with the HDMI control function, the following operations are possible. Turn power ON/OFF (Synchronize with television) • Switch to sound output equipment (TV and AVC-A1HD) •...

  • Page 69: Channel Level

    GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Source Delete” (vpage 38). In this case, store them If the AVC-A1HD does not work please check the following. again. • Is the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control”...

  • Page 70: Last Function Memory

    Last Function Memory <STANDARD> <HOME THX CINEMA> This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode was set. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set. Backup Memory The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the power is turned off or the power cord is disconnected.

  • Page 71: Remote Control Unit Operations

    The numbers • In the AMP , NET/DTU ( ) and iPod modes, when the remote ID is set, the AVC-A1HD can be used independently even in an are shown in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of this [AMP] b The mode switches each time is pressed.
  • Page 72 Functions of Buttons by Component EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR iPod [MODE Device Mode [1], SELECTOR] [8 9], Device operated DVD Recorder CD Recorder TAPE iPod (Default setting) (Default setting) [6 7], [3], Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback/Pause [2], Auto search...
  • Page 73 EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR Satellite Receiver / Cable TV [MODE Device Mode [1], SELECTOR] Device operated TV (HITACHI) TV (SONY) [8 9], [6 7], [3], [2], Punch through Punch through Punch through Punch through [SOURCE ON], [SOURCE OFF] SOURCE ON Power on Power on...

  • Page 74: Setting The Remote

    Learning Function indicator When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, If your AV devices are of a brand other than DENON or if they AMP] make this setting so that only the desired AV receiver operates. cannot be operated with the preset memory function, their...

  • Page 75: System Call Function

    Press the buttons you want to register in the same Punch Through Function sequence as the operations you want to perform. • With some remote control units, the signals cannot be learned or the CD, DVD or VCR mode buttons can be stored at unused TV or device will not operate properly even when the signals have been The signal transmission indicator lights when a button is SAT/CBL mode buttons.

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Backlight's Brightness

    System call function Adjusting the Backlight’s Brightness Adjusting the Backlight’s Brightness [RC SETUP] Signal Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. The display’s brightness can be adjusted in 5 steps. The display’s brightness can be adjusted in 5 steps. transmission The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.

  • Page 77: Sub Remote Control Unit Operations

    ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection played as long as they are not copyright-protected. you can use it to control the AVC-A1HD from other rooms. ZONE OFF Power turned off ( b 1) b3: The input source switches to “NET/USB” and the files on the USB •...
  • Page 78 Device operated NET / USB iPod Multi-zone [ZONE SELECT] Zone selection indicator [ZONE OFF] [ZONE ON] ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection Zone operation mode selection [ADVANCED SETUP] ZONE OFF Power turned off ( b 1) Power turned off ( b 1) ZONE ON Power turned on ( b 1) Power turned on ( b 1)

  • Page 79: Switching Zones

    The currently selected multi-zone indicator lights. Setting the Remote ID Setting the Zone for Which the Sub When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, Remote Control Unit is Used (ZONE make this setting so that no AV receiver other than the desired SELECT LOCK Mode) one operates.

  • Page 80: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    SURR-A BACK AMP ASSIGN Speaker terminal CENTER The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVC-A1HD to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Speaker to connect SR-A SL-A SBR SBL SR-B SL-B –...
  • Page 81 Setting 2: Setting 3: Setting 4: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 7.1-channel playback Making bi-amp connections for Making bi-wiring connections Switching between bi-amp and bi-wiring playback using speakers the FL and FR channels in the for the FL and FR channels in the exclusively for 2-channel playback MAIN ZONE and conducting 7.1-...
  • Page 82 Setting 5: Setting 6: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 7.1-channel playback 9.1-channel playback Multi-zone playback Multi-zone playback •...
  • Page 83 Setting 7: Setting 8: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 7.1-channel playback Free assign Multi-zone playback n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback + ZONE3 stereo playback •...

  • Page 84: Multi-Zone Connections

    ZONE4 OPTICAL4 OUT Bit-stream – ZONE2 Monitor MAIN ZONE (7.1-channel system) ZONE4 Monitor AV amplifier Power amplifier AV amplifier ZONE2 video DVD player AVC-A1HD ZONE2 audio output output ZONE2 digital output Input ZONE3 video ZONE3 output Monitor Remote Power amplifier control unit...

  • Page 85: Multi-Zone Operations

    [Variable range] – – – –70dB ~ –40dB ~ 18dB [ON] • Digital audio signals input from the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors [OFF] cannot be played in multi-zone. • The digital output (OPTICAL) from ZONE2 and ZONE4 cannot be...

  • Page 86: Other Information

    Speaker(s) for one or two channels are required in order to achieve sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the a THX Surround EX system with the AVC-A1HD. Adding these, listening position. however, allows you to achieve stronger surround effects not only Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts.

  • Page 87: Dolby Surround

    For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse The AVC-A1HD is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that radiation speakers such as bipolar (THX) types, or dipolar types, lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the...

  • Page 88: Home Thx Cinema Surround

    DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format On the AVC-A1HD, it is possible to output signals encoded in the Dolby inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and Headphone mode from the recording output terminal and record them sound through matrix encoding.

  • Page 89: Thx Ultra

    Dolby Digital decoder into the SL, SR and SB channels and output the two Surround Back speakers close together facing the front of the as 6.1 channels of signals. With the AVC-A1HD, the signals further room as shown in the diagram will provide the largest sweet spot. If THX Ultra2™...

  • Page 90: Denon Link

    Audyssey MultEQ ® XT DENON LINK is a unique digital, balanced transfer type interface developed by DENON. It offers high speed, high quality transfer of Audyssey MultEQ ® XT is the first technology to properly measure sound HDCD ® is an encoding/decoding technology that greatly reduces digital audio data with low signal loss.

  • Page 91: Surround Modes And Parameters

    HDMI Surround Modes and Parameters (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Signals and adjustability in the different modes HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround Mode on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in Surround Surround D. COMP AFDM SB CH Cinema Front L/R Center Subwoofer consumer equipment.
  • Page 92 Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 Surround Mode MUSIC EXT. IN only PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only Tone Dynamic mode only Mode Decoder Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER (NOTE6) Center Center Subwoofer Panorama Dimension Width Image Att. PURE DIRECT, DIRECT S (OFF) S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) DSD DIRECT DSD MULTI DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT S (OFF) S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) STEREO S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF)
  • Page 93 Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD WMA (Windows LINEAR DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Note Media Audio) / DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG PCM /...
  • Page 94 Input signals Button DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD WMA (Windows LINEAR DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Note Media Audio) / DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG PCM / High DSCRT MTRX DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL DVD-Audio DVD-Audio...
  • Page 95 Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD (Windows LINEAR DTS- DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY Note Media Audio) DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD- Surround mode ANALOG PCM / High DSCRT MTRX DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio / MP3 / DIGITAL...
  • Page 96 IEEE 802.11b This is key information used for encrypting data when conducting data transfer. On the AVC-A1HD, the same WEP key is used for data This is one wireless LAN standard set by the 802 working group encryption and decryption, so the same WEP key must be set on...
  • Page 97 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) This is a security standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance. In addition to the conventional SSID (network name) and WEP key (network key), it also uses a user identification function and encrypting protocol for stronger security. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) This is a new version of the WPA established by the Wi-Fi Alliance, compatible with more secure AES encryption.
  • Page 98 Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output n MAIN ZONE Input signal Monitor output Monitor output (when GUI menu displayed) Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO b VIDEO b VIDEO b S-VIDEO...
  • Page 99 Input signal Monitor output Monitor output (Normally) (when GUI menu displayed) Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO S (VIDEO) S (S-VIDEO) S (S-VIDEO) S (VIDEO) S (COMPONENT) S (COMPONENT) S (VIDEO) S (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO) S (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO)
  • Page 100 Relationship Between Amp Assign Setting and Speaker Output STEREO or DIRECT (2ch) Mode Status Speaker terminal Setting SURROUND B/ Surround mode SURROUND A SURROUND BACK ASSIGN-2 ASSIGN STEREO/DIRECT – – FL/FR FL/FR 2ch Bi-Wiring Other SLA/SRA SBL/SBR – – STEREO/DIRECT –...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    • Turn off the power and contact a – Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DENON service center. Power does not • Connection of the power cord is • Check that the power plug is turn on, or turns faulty. securely inserted into the AVC-...
  • Page 102 • Surround back speaker setting is • Set to something other than No picture • The connections between the • Check the connections. 12, 13 produced from set to “None” . “None” . appears. AVC-A1HD and monitor are surround back • Surround mode not set to a mode • Select a surround playback 46 ~ 48 faulty. speaker. for 6.1- or 7 .1-channel playback. mode. • The monitor’s input setting is • Set properly.
  • Page 103 USB cable. be used for connection to a port do not match. Select” . computer. • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. DENON – Server is not • The computer’s router’s • Check the computer’s or router’s –...

  • Page 104: Specifications

    SSID • Match the network settings with 34 ~ 36 Specifications to network. and network key (WEP) are the AVC-A1HD’s settings. incorrect. • The reception is poor and the • Shorten the distance from the – Audio section signals cannot be received.
  • Page 105 Video section • Standard video connectors 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”) • S-Video connectors Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal —...
  • Page 106 40157 Cambridge GoldStar 00144 Supercable 00276 40157 40157 Soundworks Hitachi 00003, 00008 Taihan 00778 Denon Digital Tuner Carver 40157, 40179 Onkyo 40868, 40101 Hongtian Jiangsu 01462 01445 40000, 40032, 40037, 40087, 40420 Optimus Denon (NET) 62865, 62837, 62838, 62839 Hwalin...
  • Page 107 Viewsonic 01272, 01329 Beko 00455 DigiSat 01232 21313 TaeKwang 20439 Vizio 01126 Bell ExpressVu 00775 Digisky 01457 Denon 40766, 42868 Tandberg 20109 Voodoo 01272 Big Sat 01457 DigitAll World 01227 40072 20280, 20283, 20289, 20308, Black Diamond 01284 Xbox 01805...
  • Page 108 01142, 00749, 01749, 00775, Eurocrypt 00455 Hauppauge 01672 Kreiselmeyer 00173 Multibroadcast 00642, 00879 00724, 00819, 01076, 00722, 00642, 00879, 01333, 01433, EuroLine 01251 01214, 01801 Kross 01695 Multichoice 00099, 00710, 00455, 00818, 01559, 01560 Philips 00200, 00847, 00853, 00173, Europa 00863 01159 L&S Electronic...
  • Page 109 01377, 00392, 00639, 01142, Satstation 01083 Tantec 00455 Variosat 00173 SKY Italia 01848 DirecTV 01076, 00099, 01392, 01442, Schaub Lorenz 01214 Tarbs 01225 Ventana 00200 Sky XL 01412 01640 Schneider 00710, 01206, 01251 Tatung 00455 Vestel 01251 Skymaster 01075 Dish Network System 01505, 00775 00394, 00504, 00863, 01075, TBoston 01659...
  • Page 110 10037, 10163, 10218, 10264, Denko 10264 Baird Clatronic Amstrad 10037, 10036, 10009 10217, 10343, 11196 10264, 10370, 10371, 10714 10362, 10371, 10433, 10648, Denon 10145, 10511 Caihong 10009, 10817 Bang & Olufsen 10565 Clayton 11037 11037, 11982 Denver 10037, 10587...
  • Page 111 10037, 10070, 10163, 10217, Easy Living 11248 Gooding 10487 Hema 10009, 10217 10236, 10180, 10178 Finlux 10346, 10480, 10556, 10631, 10000, 11909, 11900, 11163, Eaton 10060 Hewlett Packard 11494, 11502 Imperial 10037, 10074, 10370, 10418 10714, 10715, 10808, 11556 11037, 10880, 10808, 10714, 10001, 10009, 10264, 10374, Ecco 10773...
  • Page 112 10054, 10093, 10463, 10053, 10047, 11454, 10054, 10154, Kyoshu 10418 Minato 10037, 10556 Nishi 10030 10030, 10070, 10036, 10218, 10000, 10250, 10051, 10180, Kyoto 10163, 10217 Minerva 10070, 10108, 10195, 10487 Nobliko 10070 10371, 10418, 10508, 10606, 10060, 10030, 10171, 10092, Magnavox 10650, 10653, 10683, 10731, 10706, 11944, 11904, 11755,...
  • Page 113 10054, 10000, 10156, 10250, 10250, 10093, 10145, 10171, Profex 10009, 10163, 10361 10037, 10556 Simpson 10178, 10030, 10011 Remotec 10051, 10236, 10030, 11947, 10037 10060, 10092, 10009, 10037, Profi 10009 Sceptre 11217 11946, 11941, 11480, 11310, Singer Reoc 10714 10335, 10371, 10433, 11537 10361, 10374, 10486, 10548, Panasonic 11291, 11271, 10853, 10650,...
  • Page 114 10054, 10250, 10051, 10226, 10865, 10877, 10880, 11217, Strong 11149, 11163 Tiane 10093, 10817 Univox 10037, 10163 Technics World-of-Vision 10556, 10650 11298 Studio Experience 10843 Tiny 11269 10864, 10885, 11755, 11756 TechniSat 10556, 11267 Worldview 10455 Stylandia 10217 10236, 10180, 10178 V2max 10865 Technisson...
  • Page 115 Elfunk 11037 DMTech 31271 Broksonic 10463, 11911 Akai 20352 Palsonic 20000 20035, 20162, 21035, 21162, Ferguson 11037 Elfunk 30713, 30884 Bush 11556 Alba 20352 Panasonic 21262 Finlux 11556 Emerson 30675, 31268 Curtis Mathes 10051 America Action 20278 20035, 20037, 20240, 21035, Penney Goodmans 10587, 11037, 11900...
  • Page 116 20045 ITT Nokia 20240, 20104, 20041, 20106 21137 Dell 21972 Toshiba 31045 General Technic 20348 20037, 20278 20046 Denon 20081, 20042 Genexxa 20037, 20000, 20104, 20278 Janeil 20240 Brandt 20041, 20320 Derwent 20041 Go Video 20240, 20432, 20614, 21137 20278...
  • Page 117 20048, 20047, 20104, 20043, 20035, 20162, 20048, 20081, Nebula Electronics 20033 Sampo 20037, 20048 Soundmaster 20000 Luxor 20046, 20106, 20315 20045, 20000, 20209, 20226, 20035, 20037, 20048, 20104, 20060, 20240, 20045, 20000, Philips Soundwave 20037, 20209, 20348 20616, 20618, 20739, 21081, Samsung 20037, 20000, 20042, 20067 20067, 20041, 20278, 20038,...
  • Page 118 30713, 30723, 30730, 30831, Decca 30770, 31115 Bush Totevision 20037, 20240 Hewlett Packard 21972 30884, 31140, 31530, 31695 30833, 30884, 31051, 31140, 30490, 30634, 31634, Denon 31483, 31695, 31832 Touch 21972 Howard Computers 21972 Alco 30790 [32134] Byd:sign 30872 Alize...
  • Page 119 30591, 30741, 30790, 30869, Entivo 30503, 30539 Home Electronics 30730, 30770 Mitsubishi 31521, 30521, 30713, 31403 Philo 31345 31906 Enzer 30784, 30770, 31228 Home Tech Industries 31224 Mizuda 30770, 31451 Phonotrend 30699 Lifetec 30651, 30831, 31347 30821, 31268 Hoyo 30665 Monyka 30665 PianoDisc...
  • Page 120 Vestel 30713, 30884, 31530 Cytron 31347 Scientific Labs 30768 Samsung 30490, 31635 Sylvania 30630, 30675, 30821, 31268 Victor 31597 30672, 30651, 31005, 31036, Denon 30490 ScanMagic 31730 Scott Symphonic 30675, 30821, 31268 31233, 31423 Vieta 30705 Denver 31056 Schneider 30646...
  • Page 121 b1 : These preset codes can be recorded in the SAT/CBL mode. DVD preset codes : Diese voreingestellten Codes können im SAT/CBL -Modus aufgenommen werden. DVD-Voreinstellungscodes : Ces codes de présélection peuvent être enregistrés en mode SAT/CBL. Codes préréglés DVD : I codici preimpostati possono essere registrati nel modo SAT/CBL.
  • Page 122 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. 5415 10211 006D...

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