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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1612
Owner’s Manual
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n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 1. Read these instructions. to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 2. Keep these instructions. interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, 3. Heed all warnings. DO NOT OPEN including interference that may cause undesired operation
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n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION n NOTES ON USE WARNINGS z • Avoid high temperatures. z z Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time. z • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. • Do not let foreign objects into the unit. Wall • Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in con
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Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Contents Advanced version ·······························································33 Accessories Getting started ··············································································1 Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) ·······34 Check that the
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Features Cautions on handling • Before turning the power on Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 4-HDMI inputs and 1-output Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are The unit is equipped with 4 HDMI input connectors for connecting 5 channels (120 W x 5ch) no problems with the connection cables. devices with HDMI connectors, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces high- • Power is supplied to some o
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Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 4 F Settings vpage 11 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 18 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 29 Connection Connection vpage 6, 7 vpage 6, 7 Playback – Playback vpage 19 Connection Connection vpage 6, 7 vpage 6, 8 Playback Playback – vpage 19 Connection vpage 9 Connection vpage 9 Playback vpage 20 Playback vpage 23 Connection vpage 9 Connection vpag
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Connections Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type Examples of screen display according to the devices to be connected. • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending on the connection method. Refer to • Menu screen • Status display screen each description for more information. When the input source is When the volume is adjusted. • Select the cables (sold separately) according to the devices being connecte
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices (4-inputs/1-output) to the unit. About 3D function HDMI function This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI 1.4a. This unit supports the following HDMI functions: To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 1.4a 3D function and • 3D a pair of 3D glasses. • Deep Color (vpage 89) NOTE • Auto Lip Sync (vpage 62, 89) • “x.v.Color”, sYCC60
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Cables used for connections Audio and video cable (sold separately) • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. HDMI cable • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. • Video signals are not o
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Connecting a TV Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 5). • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 5). Cables used for connections To listen to TV audio through this device, use the opti
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Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/Cable TV) Connecting a digital camcorder • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 5). • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 5). Cables used for connections Cables used for connections Video cable (sold sepa
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Connecting a control dock for iPod Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB • Connect a control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod. port • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-1R or ASD-11R made by DENON (sold separately). You can enjoy music stored on an iPod or USB memory device. • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions. Cables used for connections Control dock for iPod To
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Connecting an antenna • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit n AM loop antenna assembly to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal Put the stand section Stand (vpage 25 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna 1 through the bottom of the Square with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. loop antenna from the hole Loop rear and bend it forward. Direction of broadcasting s
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Settings ® Here, we explain “Audyssey Auto Setup”, which allows you to automatically make the optimal settings for your speakers. ® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) ® n Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and (vpage 11) listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made About setup microphone placement ® automatically. This is called “Audyssey Auto Setup”. • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone Pl
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) Set up the microphone Set up the subwoofer Set up the remote control unit 2 3 1 Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand If using a subwoofer capable of the following n Set up the operation mode and place it in the main listening position. adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below. Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP- When placing the setup microphone, adjust the height of the operation mode. n When using a subwoofer with a dir
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) STEP 1 STEP 2 Preparation Detect & Measure (Main) • In STEP 2, you will perform measurements at the main listening Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC Use ui to select “Auto Setup Start” and then press position. 4 6 jack of this unit. • This step automatically checks the speaker configuration and speaker ENTER. size, and calculates the channel level, distance, and crossover frequency. Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ It also corrects distortion in
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) STEP 2 (Continued) STEP 3 STEP 4 Detect & Measure (Main) Measure (2nd – 6th) Calculate • In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions (two NOTE to six positions) other than the main listening position. On the STEP 3 screen, use ui to select “Next → If “Caution” is displayed: 12 • Just one position can be measured but measuring multiple positions Calculate”, and then press ENTER. Go to “Error messages” (vpage 16), increases the accura
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) STEP 5 STEP 6 Finish Check Store Unplug the setup microphone from the unit’s SETUP Select “Store” and then press ENTER. Use ui to select the item you 15 16 13 Save the measurement results. MIC jack. want to check, and then press ENTER. ® Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume . 17 Store Press “Store” to store calculation Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ result. Finish Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Storing complete. Auto Setup is now finished. Ch
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) Error messages NOTE ® • An error message is displayed if Audyssey Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary ® measures, then perform Audyssey Auto Setup over again. • If the result still differs from the actual connection status after remeasurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that the speakers are not connecte
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) Parameter Check ® This function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey Auto Setup. Use ui to select “Parameter Check” and then press ENTER. 1 Auto Setup Auto Setup Sp. Config. Check Parameter Check Distance Check Ch. Level Check Crossover Check EQ Check Use ui to select the item you want to check, then press ENTER or p. 2 Measurement results for each speaker are displayed. Sp. Config. Check Check the spe