Denon AVR-4311CI Bedienungsanleitung

A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-431 1CI Owner ’ s Manual Simple version v 4 Basic version v 14 Advanced version v 53 Information “Part names and functions” ( v page120) v 119 1.AVR4311CIEU_ENG_108.indd 1 2010/08/30 20:10:17[...]

I n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CA UTION 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 o[...]

I I n NO TES ON USE / OBSER V A TIONS RELA TIVES A L ’UTILISA TION WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS • Avoid high temperatures. 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 n[...]

1 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information Con te nts Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Getting started Simple version (Simple setup guide) ··········[...]

2 Features Fully Discrete, identical quality and power for all 9 channels (170 W x 9ch) The unit is equipped with a power amplifi er that reproduces high- fi delity sound in surround mode with equal quality and power for all channels, true to the original sound. The power amplifi er circuit adopts a discrete-circuit confi guration that achieves[...]

3 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information Cautions on handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. When going on vacation or l[...]

Simple version 4 Simple version (Simple setup guide) Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to using it in a home theater. The “Simple version” section provides the speaker installation, connection, and setup methods for the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers. For the installing, connecting, and setup me[...]

5 Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Speakers Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the this unit, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. Connecting the speaker cables Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing f[...]

6 Blu-ray Disc player and TV Use only an HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (a genuine HDMI product). Using a cable without the HDMI logo (a non-genuine HDMI product) may result in abnormal playback. When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc., we recommend you use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or a “High S[...]

7 Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called “Audyssey Auto Setup”. To perform measurement, place the setup microphone in multiple locations all around the listening area. For best[...]

8 About setup microphone placement • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening area, as shown in G Example q H . For best results, we recommend you measure in six or more positions, as shown in the illustration (up to eight positions). • Even if the listening en[...]

9 Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) STEP 1 Preparation Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confi rm the setting Return to previous menu STEP 2 Detection & Measurement (Main listening position) STEP 3 Measurement (2nd – 8th listening position) 7[...]

1 0 11 On the STEP3 screen, use ui to select “Next → Calculation”, and then press ENTER . Measuring results are analyzed, and the frequency response of each speaker in the listening room is determined. AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 STEP4 Calculation Now calculating...Please wait. 27% • Analysis takes several minutes to complete. The time [...]

1 1 Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Error messages 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. NOTE B[...]

1 2 Parameter Check This function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey Auto Setup. 1 Use ui to select “Parameter Check” and then press ENTER or p . PARAMETER CHECK Spkr Config Check Distance Check Ch. Level Check Crossover Check EQ Check Restore Check auto setup measurement results 2 Use ui t[...]

1 3 Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Play back disc 1 234 5 5 1 Press BD to switch an input source for a player used for playback. 2 Play the component connected to this unit. Make the necessary settings on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. 3 Adjust the sound volume. VOL d ..................[...]

Basic version 1 4 F Connections v page15 F Playback (Basic operation) v page28 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround Mode) v page50 n Refer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices. Audio and Video Playback Connection TV v page17, 18 – Blu-ray Disc player v pag[...]

1 5 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type according to the components to be connected. • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending on the connection method. Refer to each description for more info[...]

1 6 Important information Exa mp les of sc ree n d isp lay • Menu screen • Status display screen When the input source is switched When the volume is adjusted AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Audio Adjust Picture Adjust Adjust various audio and video parameters AUTO STEREO BD SURROUND SOURCE -52.0dB Status display: The operating status appears briefl y on t[...]

1 7 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color transmission, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • Video signal[...]

1 8 Connecting a TV • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)” ( v page15). • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page16). To listen to TV audio through this device, use[...]

1 9 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Connecting a DVD player • You can enjoy video and audio from a DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page16). Cab le s u sed fo r c onn ect ion s Video cable (sold sep[...]

20 Connecting a digital video recorder • You can record video onto a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • When recording analog audio, use the analog connection. • See “REC OUT mode” ( v page67) for operating instructions. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-comp[...]

21 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Connecting a digital camcorder • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder. • You can enjoy games by connecting a game machine via the V.AUX input connector. In this case, select the input source to “V.AUX”. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting [...]

22 • In the initial status, USB memory devices can be used by connecting them to the USB port on the front panel. • When you want to playback a video file stored on an iPod, use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R and ASD-11R, sold separately) ( v page21 “Connecting a control dock for iPod”). • With iPods, playback is possible with [...]

23 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Connecting an antenna Connecting a SIRIUS connector • This unit is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready ® receiver. You can receive SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service. • Plug the SIRIUS connector on the SIRIUS servi[...]

24 Connecting a CD player • You can enjoy CD sound. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. Cab le s u sed fo r c onn ect ion s Audio cable (sold separately) Audio cable (White) (Red) R L R L R L R L AUDIO AUDIO R L OUT CD player Set this to change the digital input connector to which the input source is assigned. “Input Assign?[...]

25 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Connecting a external power amplifier • You can use this unit as a pre-amp by connecting a commercially available power amp to the PRE OUT connector. Adding a power amp to each of the channels provides an even greater sound presence. • Select the terminal to use and connect the devic[...]

26 Connecting to a home network (LAN) • This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files stored on a computer and music content such as that from Internet radio. You can also operate this unit from a computer using the Web control function. • You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the DENON website. For more inf[...]

27 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks If this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signal from the remote control unit, you can still operate the unit and the devices connected to it by using a commercially available IR receiver. You can also us[...]

28 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page29) n Playing a CD player ( v page30) n Playing an iPod ® ( v page30) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page33) n Playing a network audio ( v page37) n Playing a USB memory device ( v page48) Selecting a listening mode (Surround Mode) ( v page50) n S[...]

29 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Turning off the sound temporarily Press MUTE . • The power indicator flashes green. • “MUTE” indicator on the display lights. • appears on a TV screen. • The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” ( v page 104). • To cancel, press MUTE again. Muting can al[...]

30 Playing a CD player The following describes the procedure for playing CD player. 1 Prepare for playback. q Turn on the power of the subwoofer and player. w Load the disc in the player. 2 Press POWER ON to turn on power to the unit. 3 Press CD to switch the input source to the CD player. “CD” appears on the remote control unit. 4 Play the com[...]

31 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Playing an iPod ® • You can specify the duration of the on-screen display to be displayed (default: 30 sec) at menu “iPod” ( v page104). Press uio p to return to the original screen. • To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble reproduction, we recommend playba[...]

32 w Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod ® to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. • This unit supports audio playback from the iPod (fi fth generation or later), iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone (it is not compatible with[...]

33 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Tuning in radio stations Important information n About SIRIUS XM radio To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect either a SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your satellite-ready receiver. Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska [...]

34 Tuning in radio stations n Checking the SIRIUS signal strength and radio ID 1 Press STATUS until “SIGNAL” appears on the display. The display will switch as shown below, depending on the reception conditions. Display Status EXCELLENT Signal strength is excellent GOOD Signal strength is good WEAK Signal strength is weak NO SIGNAL No signal 2 [...]

35 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Tuning in radio stations n Parental Lock 1 Tune to the channel you want to lock. 2 Press ENTER for at least 3 seconds. “Enter Lock Code” is displayed. 3 Enter the 4-digit lock code using uio p or 0 – 9 . When you enter the correct code, the corresponding channel is locked. 4 Press E[...]

36 Tuning in radio stations n Selecting audio programs HD Radio Technology enables stations to broadcast multiple Audio Program and data services on HD2 / HD3 / HD4 channels. Press ui to select the audio program. If the station you are listening to has multiple audio programs, “HD1” is indicated on the display. If it only has one audio program,[...]

37 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Tuning in radio stations Playing a network audio Follow this procedure to play Internet radio stations or music or still picture (JPEG) files stored on a computer . Important information n About the internet radio function • Internet radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over th[...]

38 G Compatible formats H Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension WMA (Windows Media Audio) 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps .wma MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) 32/44.1/48 kHz 32 – 320 kbps .mp3 WAV 32/44.1/48 kHz – .wav MPEG-4 AAC 32/44.1/48 kHz 16 – 320 kbps .aac/ .m4a/ .mp4 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) 32/44.1/48/ 88.2/96 kHz – .flac n Abou[...]

39 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Playing a network audio n Searching stations by keyword (Alphabetic strings) 1 Press ui to select “Search by Keyword”, then press ENTER or p . Enter Station Search by Keyword Submit Input SEARCH Keyboard CH+ Insert CH- Delete RETURN Cancel 0-9 • For character input, see page 78. 2 I[...]

40 n Internet radio operation Operation buttons Function CH +, – Preset channel selection MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation ENTER (Press and release) Enter ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH Page search z 1 / Character search z 2 RETURN Return 2 Stop RESTORER RESTORER 1 – 8 Preset channel selection SHIFT Preset channel block selection MEMORY[...]

41 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Playing a network audio n Media server operation Operation buttons Function CH +, – Preset channel selection MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui ) ENTER (Press and release) Enter / Pause ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH Page search z 1 / Character search z 2 RE[...]

42 Playing a network audio n Viewing all photographs on Flickr 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page 26 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” ( v page101). 2 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the SOURCE SELECT menu, the[...]

43 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version n Searching from Napster menu 1 Use ui to select search item or folder, then press ENTER or p . 2 Repeat step 1 until the track is displayed. 3 Use ui to select the track item, then press ENTER or p . n Entering a character search for the track you want to listen to 1 Press SEARCH . My Na[...]

44 Playing a network audio Listening to Pandora 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page 26 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” ( v page101). 2 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the SOURCE SELECT menu, then select ( v pa[...]

45 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Playing a network audio n Listening to a created radio station Lis te nin g t o a cr eat ed rad io st ati on (e. g. D&M 2 Rad io ) By specifying your favorite track or artist name, music that has a similar rhythm or sound is chosen and streamed. Press ui and select the radio station ([...]

46 Playing a network audio Listening to Rhapsody 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page 26 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting” ( v page101). 2 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the SOURCE SELECT menu, then select ( v p[...]

47 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Playing a network audio n Track menu Press p during playback to display the track menu. Rhapsody Jump to artist Jump to album Similar artists Similar albums Add to my library Rating [1/6] q w e q S ea rch fr om the si mil ar mus ic Use ui to select the search item, then press ENTER or p .[...]

48 Playing a USB memory device Playing back music or still picture (JPEG) fi les recorded on a USB memory device. Important information n USB memory devices A USB memory device can be connected to the USB port of this unit to play music and still picture (JPEG) fi les stored on the USB memory device. Also, fi les stored on an iPod can be played [...]

49 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version • You can specify the duration of the on-screen display to be displayed (default: 30 sec) at menu “NET/USB” ( v page 104). Press uio p to return to the original screen. • To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER [...]

50 Standard playback n Surround playback of 2-channel sources 1 Playing the source ( v page 29 – 49). 2 Press STANDARD to select the surround decoder to play back multichannel sound. • If STANDARD on the main unit is pressed, the same function as with the remote control unit can be obtained. • Each time STANDARD is pressed, the surround mode [...]

51 Simple version Advanced version Information Basic version Standard playback 3 Select the mode corresponding to the playback contents with the menu “Surround Parameters” – “Mode” ( v page 86) to enjoy your favorite sound mode. Cinema This mode is suited for movie sources. Music This mode is suited for music sources. More sound is sent t[...]

52 DENON original surround playback 1 Playing the source ( v page 29 – 49). 2 Press SIMULATION to select the surround mode. • If DSP SIMULATION on the main unit is pressed, the same function as with the remote control unit can be obtained. • Each time SIMULATION is pressed, the surround mode is switched. MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoy[...]

Advanced version 53 Simple version Information Advanced version Basic version F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) v page54 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page65 F Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) v page72 F How to make detailed settings v page75 F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit v pag[...]

54 This unit is equipped with a 9-channel built-in power amplifi er and 11.2-channel PRE OUT connector that enable it to handle various speaker systems. This section provides the installation, connection, and setup methods of speaker systems other than the 7.1-channel system (with surround back speakers). For the speaker installation, connection, [...]

55 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Install Whe n 6.1 ch (Su rro und ba ck spe ak er) in sta lle d FL FR C SB SL SR SW z 1 z 2 Listening position z 1 22˚ – 30˚ z 2 90˚ – 110˚ Whe n 5.1 ch ins tal led FL FR SW C SL SR z 1 z 2 Listening position z 1 22˚ – 30˚ z 2 120˚ Whe n Fro nt A/B sp eak ers in sta ll ed FR(A[...]

56 Connect • For the method of connecting 7.1-channel speakers, see page 5. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 6. 7.2 - or 9.2 -ch ann nel (S urr oun d bac k / F ron t h eig ht / Fro nt wi de spe ake r) con nec tio n The illustration on the right shows a connection example for performing 7.2-channel or 9.2-channel playback using th[...]

57 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Fro nt A/ B c onn ect ion You can connect a second set of speakers to this unit and use them for playback. To use a second set of speakers, select “Amp Assign” and set “Assign Mode” to “Front B” using steps 3 and 4 of “Set up “Amp Assign”” ( v page63). FL(A) FL(B) F[...]

58 Connect For speaker impedance and speaker cable connections, see page 5. 2.1 -c han nel co nne cti on FL FR SW Bi- Am p c onn ect ion You can use the front speakers via the bi-amp connection. A bi-amp connection is to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminals and woofer terminals of speakers compatible with the bi-amp function. This [...]

59 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version For speaker impedance and speaker cable connections, see page 5. Connect FR FR’ FL’ FL C SBL SBR SL SR FHR FHL SW Multi channel playback (Surround mode) 2-channel playback (Direct/Stereo mode) Switching z You can also change the 2-channel playback front speakers to SURR.BACK/AMP ASSIG[...]

60 Connect Mul ti -ch ann el + 2 -ch ann el wit h Bi- Am p c onn ect ion You can connect the other front speakers for 2-channel playback using DIRECT mode or STEREO mode via the bi-amp connection. The speakers used exclusively for multichannel playback and the speakers exclusively used for 2-channel playback are automatically switched for playback [...]

61 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Connect For speaker impedance and speaker cable connections, see page 5. 11. 2- cha nne l ( Sur rou nd bac k / F ron t h eig ht / F ron t wid e spe ake r) con nec tio n You can perform playback using up to 11.2 channels using a combination of the built-in power amplifier for 9-channel an[...]

62 Connect For speaker impedance and speaker cable connections, see page 5. PRE A MP mod e You can connect all speakers to an external power amplifier and use this unit as a preamplifier. Using this unit as a preamplifier, you can perform up to 11.2-channel playback. When the PRE AMP mode is used, the built-in power amplifier operation of this [...]

63 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Set up speakers around items indicate the settings. 1 Set up the remote control unit n Set up the zone mode Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to M (MAIN ZONE). The M indicator lights. Press ZONE SELECT n Set up the operation mode Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-ope[...]

64 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confi rm the setting Return to previous menu Set up speakers Front B Select the Front B setting to use the second set of front speakers for playback. In this case, go to step 5. 11CH Select the 11CH setting to perform playback using up to 11.2 channels using a combination of [...]

65 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version n HDMI control function ( v page65) n Sleep timer function ( v page66) n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page66) n Quick select function ( v page67) n REC OUT mode ( v page67) n Party mode function ( v page68) n Operating a media controller to play music and sti[...]

66 Convenient functions Sleep timer function The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed. This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The indicator on the display lights. • The time switches as shown below each time SLEEP is pressed. OFF 1 0 min 20 30 4[...]

67 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Convenient functions Quick select function All of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. By memorizing frequently used settings, you can quickly access and enjoy a playback environment that is consistently the same. n Saving the settings 1 Set the items below to the settings yo[...]

68 Party mode function The same network audio (Internet radio, Media server or iPod DIRECT) can be played on multiple DENON products equipped with the Party Mode function and connected in a network. The party mode consists of one organizer and up to four attendees. When one unit starts the party mode as the organizer, up to four devices on which th[...]

69 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Operating a media controller to play music and still pictures • Perform this procedure using a media controller conforming to the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standard. • This function allows you to play content located on a computer (media server) or connected on a network [...]

70 Web control function You can operate this unit using a browser. 1 Switch the “Network Standby” setting to “ON”. ( v page 102). 2 Check the IP address of this unit with “Network Info.” ( v page 103). NETWORK INFO DENON:[AVR-4311CI] Friendly Name ON 192.168.100.19 DHCP IP Address 0005cd004023 Mac Address RETURN Return Checking the IP a[...]

71 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Convenient functions G Example 2 H Setup menu screen SETUP MENU SOURCE SELECT Source Input Assign Video Video Select SAT/CBL SOURCE Auto Auto Video Convert ON Analog Analog & HDMI OFF Auto ******** 480p/576p AUTO VIDEO1 VIDEO2 Full Normal 1080i 720p 1080p 1080p:24Hz OFF Video Mode Aut[...]

72 Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) • You can operate this unit so as to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2, ZONE3) other than the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located). • You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE, ZONE2 and ZONE3. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE, ZONE2 and ZONE3. The [...]

73 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Playback 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to Z2 (ZONE2) or Z3 (ZONE3). Input source select buttons 2 Press AMP . 3 Press ZONE/DEVICE ON to turn on the ZONE2 or ZONE3 power. The or indicator on the display lights. • Also press input source select button when in standby mode, t[...]

7 4 Quick select function It is also possible to save three settings for ZONE2 or ZONE3. n Saving the settings 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save. q Input source ( v page73) w Volume ( v page73) 2 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to Z2 (ZONE2) or Z3 (ZONE3). 3 In the zone mode for which you want to operate, press [...]

75 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. How to make detailed settings Setting items Detailed items Description Page INFORMATION Status Shows information about current settings. 107 Audio Inp[...]

7 6 Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. G Example 1 H Menu selection screen (Top menu) SURROUND MODE STEREO DIRECT DOLBY PL IIz DOLBY PL IIx DOLBY PL II DTS NEO:6 MULTI CH STEREO Stereo playback mode with tone controls Enter q List of GUI menu setup icons w Currently selected setup icon e Currently selected setup [...]

77 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu display Front display Description Top m enu di spl ay q w AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Audio Adjust Picture Adjust Adjust various audio and video parameters w A[...]

78 Inputting characters You can change the names as desired using the “Preset Name” ( v page81), “Rename” ( v page85), “Rhapsody Account” ( v page103), “Napster Account” ( v page103), “Zone Rename” ( v page 105), “Quick Select Name” ( v page 105) and character input for the network functions. For inputting [...]

79 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Inputting characters Usi ng th e c urs or but ton s 1 Display the screen for inputting characters ( v page 75 “Menu map”). 2 Use o p to set the cursor to the character you want to change. 3 Use ui to change the character, then press ENTER . • The types of characters that can be inpu[...]

80 SOURCE SELECT Perform settings related to input source playback. • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Men u ope rat ion 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to M (MAIN ZONE). The M indicator lights. 2 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 3 Press MENU . The menu i[...]

81 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version SOURCE SELECT Setting items Setting details Edit Lock Code Change the password. SIRIUS 1. Press ui to select “Edit Lock Code”, and then press p or ENTER . 2. Input current lock code (4 digits) using uio p or 0 – 9 , and press ENTER . 3. Input new lock code (4 digits) using uio p or [...]

82 Input Assign Exa mp les of in put as sig n m enu s cre en dis pla ys This screen appears when the “SOURCE SELECT” – “each input source” – “Input Assign” menu is selected. Use the “Input Assign” menu to change the w HDMI input connectors, e Digital input connectors, and r component input connectors that are assigned to the q i[...]

83 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version SOURCE SELECT Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Video Mode Make settings for video processing. BD DVD TV z SAT/CBL DVR GAME z V.AUX DOCK Auto : Process video automatically based [...]

84 Setting items Setting details Resolution Set the output resolution. You can set “Resolution” separately for HDMI output of the analog video input and HDMI input. BD DVD TV z SAT/CBL DVR GAME z V.AUX DOCK NET/USB Auto : The number of pixels the TV connected to the HDMI output connector supports is detected automatically and the appropriate ou[...]

85 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version SOURCE SELECT n Input source : “NET/USB” Setting items Setting details USB Select Set the USB port to be used. NET/USB Front : Select front-panel port. Rear : Select rear-panel port. Repeat Make settings for repeat mode. Media Server Napster Rhapsody USB/iPod OFF : Repeat playback mod[...]

86 AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and parameters” ( v page126). Men u ope rat ion 1 Press ZONE SELECT t[...]

87 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Setting items Setting details LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). –10dB – 0dB For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting to the values below. • Dolby Digital sources : “0dB” • DTS movie sources : “0dB” • DTS music sources : “–10d[...]

88 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Setting items Setting details Height Gain Control the front height channel volume. Low : Reduce the front height channel volume. Mid : Front height channel sound is output with standard sound volume. High : Increa[...]

89 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST n Audyssey Settings Default settings are underlined. Set MultEQ ® XT 32, Dynamic EQ ® and Dynamic Volume ® . These can be selected after Audyssey ® Aut[...]

90 AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Dynamic Volume ® Solve the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) by automatically adjustin[...]

91 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu n Manual EQ Default settings are underlined. Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. “Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ XT 32?[...]

92 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confi rm the setting Return to previous menu AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST n RESTORER Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER function [...]

93 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version MANUAL SETUP Set when changing Audyssey ® Auto Setup settings, or when changing the audio, video, display or other settings. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey Auto Setup, it will not be possible to set MultEQ ® XT 32, Dynamic EQ ® and Dynamic Volume ® ( [...]

94 n Steps for setting “Amp Assign” This unit is provided with ten types of Assign Mode settings. You can switch the channels assigned to a power amplifier in accordance with your speaker system or perform playback using up to 11 channels using a combination of the built-in power amplifier for 9-channel and an external power amplifier for 2-[...]

95 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Setting items Setting details Amp Assign Change the power amp assignment to suit the speaker system configuration. [1] Assign Mode : Select the method for using a power amplifier in accordance with your speaker system. • NORMAL : Select the NORMAL setting to perform 7.2-channel or 9.2[...]

96 MANUAL SETUP Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Speaker Config. (Continued) Center : Set the presence and size of the center speaker. • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low frequencies. • Small : Use a small[...]

97 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Distance Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each spea[...]

98 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confi rm the setting Return to previous menu MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Crossover Freq. Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer. Set the Crossover Frequency to suit the bass reproduction capability of the speaker [...]

99 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version MANUAL SETUP Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confi rm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details HDMI Control You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI and compatible with HDMI Control. Control : Set the HDMI contr[...]

1 00 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details 2ch Direct/Stereo (Continued) SW Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer. • LFE : When the “2ch Direct/Stereo” – “Front” setting is set to “Large”, the LFE signal[...]

1 0 1 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confi rm the setting Return to previous menu MANUAL SETUP Network Setup Default settings are underlined. Make network settings. Setting items Setting details Network Connecting Make settings for wired LAN. 1. Connec[...]

1 02 Setting items Setting details Network Connecting (Continued) r Use o p to select the proxy server input method, and then press i . Address : Select when inputting by address. Name : Select when inputting by domain name. t Use uio p or 0 – 9 to input the proxy server address or domain name and press ENTER . When “Address” is selected in s[...]

1 03 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confi rm the setting Return to previous menu MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Rhapsody Account Set or change Username and Password ( v page46 “Listening to Rhapsody”). Username / Password / Clear •[...]

1 04 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confi rm the setting Return to previous menu MANUAL SETUP OPTION Option Setup Default settings are underlined. Make various other settings. Setting items Setting details Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. Volume Display : Set h[...]

1 05 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details GUI (Continued) TUNER : Set the tuner screen display time when the input source is “SIRIUS” or “HD Radio”. • 30s : Show[...]

1 06 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confi rm the setting Return to previous menu MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Firmware Update Update the fi rmware of the receiver. Check for Update : Check for fi rmware updates. You can also check approximately how long it will take to complete an update. Star[...]

1 07 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confi rm the setting Return to previous menu INFORMATION Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details Status Show information about current settings. n MAIN ZONE This item shows[...]

1 08 Operating the connected devices by remote control unit Operating the main remote control unit Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. Operating AV equipment 1 Press ZONE SELECT to select a zone for operation. The zone mode indicator corresponding to the operat[...]

1 09 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Operating the main remote control unit n Default settings for preset codes The devices shown below are registered for each input source button as default. Settings can be changed according to the devices to be used. Input source select button Category Brand Preset code Blu-ray Disc play[...]

1 1 0 8 The procedures for registering remote control codes and remote control preset registration are displayed. Press QUICK1 if device works, QUICK2 if not QUICK3 Return REMOTE PRESET CODES Category Brand Code [ 1/ 4] 1. Press and hold 3sec.both[POWER ON][DEVICE ON] button.”PRSET” is displayed on remote. 2. Press [ENTER] button. “MODE?”is[...]

1 1 1 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Operating components The supplied remote control unit can control a component other than this unit. 1 Press the input source select button to which the preset code for the device you want to operate has been registered ( v page 108). 2 Operate the component. • For details, refer to t[...]

1 1 2 Operating the main remote control unit Operating learning function If the AV device is not a DENON device, or if the device does not operate even when the preset code is registered, use the learning function. Remote codes for different devices can be remembered for use by the DENON remote control included with this device. n Remembering remot[...]

1 1 3 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Era si ng the co de by eac h e qui pm ent in put so urc e 1 Press and hold POWER ON and ZONE/DEVICE ON for at least 3 seconds. “SETUP” flashes twice on the remote control unit. 2 Use ui to display “RESET” on the remote control unit and press ENTER . 3 When “LEARN” appears [...]

1 1 4 Operating the main remote control unit n Using the macro function 1 Press MACRO . 2 Press the QUICK SELECT button you used to store the macro function. Button Macro number QUICK SELECT 1 MACRO-1 QUICK SELECT 2 MACRO-2 QUICK SELECT 3 MACRO-3 n Resetting the macro function 1 Press and hold POWER ON and ZONE/DEVICE ON for at least 3 seconds. “[...]

1 1 5 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Operating the sub remote control unit • The sub remote control unit is equipped with frequently used buttons, so it can be used for simple remote control unit operations. • The sub remote control unit can also be used for multi-zone, so you can use it to control this unit from othe[...]

1 1 6 3 Operate this unit or the device whose input source is switched. • For details, refer to the operating instructions for each device. For operations of iPod, SIRIUS, HD Radio receiver and USB memory device, see the following pages. • iPod ( v page116) • SIRIUS ( v page117) • HD Radio receiver ( v page117) • Network function[...]

1 1 7 Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Operating the sub remote control unit n Tuner (HD Radio reception) operation Operation buttons Function Zone selection M Z2 Z3 ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection ZONE OFF Power turned off z 2 ZONE ON Power turned on z 2 QUICK SELECT Quick select operation INPUT SOURCE SELECT Inp[...]

1 1 8 Switching the multi-zone input source to the same input source as used in the MAIN ZONE This function is convenient for example when you want to listen to the same song as the one playing in the MAIN ZONE while in a different zone. 1 Press ZONE SELECT and set to ZONE2 or ZONE3. The currently selected multi-zone indicator illuminates. 2 Press [...]

Information 1 1 9 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information 1 1 9 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information F Part names and functions v page120 F Other information v page125 F Troubleshooting v page135 F Specifications v page139 F Index v page140 Information Here, we list various information related [...]

1 20 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e t i o Q0 Q3 Q4 Q2 Q1 u y r q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ······································ (7, 13) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). w Power indicator ··················?[...]

1 21 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information Display i o Q1 Q9 Q0 W1 W2 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q6 Q4 Q8 Q7 W0 u w q e r t y q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. When playing HD Audio sources, the indicator lights when a signal from an extension channel (a channel other than the [...]

1 22 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q0 q w e r t u y Q2 Q1 o i Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q3 Q4 Q5 q RS-232C connector ·································································· (27) w HD Radio antenna terminals ····························[...]

1 23 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Main remote control unit (RC-1145) q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 W3 W5 W6 W2 Q9 Q8 W4 W1 W0 Q7 Q6 q w e E0 E1 W7 W8 W9 q ZONE/DEVICE power buttons ·········· (73, 111) w Displa[...]

1 24 NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control unit. • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. (The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.) • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, followin[...]

1 25 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information Other information n Trademark information ( v page125) n Surround ( v page126) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page131) n Explanation of terms ( v page132) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under lice[...]

1 26 Surround This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Surround modes and parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each surround m[...]

1 27 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information Surround Surround mode ( v page50) Surround Parameters ( v page86) Effect ( v page88) Effect Level ( v page88) Room Size ( v page88) AFDM z 11 ( v page87) Surround Back ( v page87) PL g z Height z 18 ( v page88) Height Gain z 19 ( v page88) Speaker ( v page[...]

1 28 Surround Surround mode ( v page50) Subwoofer Att. ( v page88) Tone z 20 ( v page88) Audyssey Settings ( v page89) A-DSX Soundstage ( v page90) Dolby Volume ( v page91) RESTORER z 29 ( v page92) MultEQ ® XT 32 ( v page89) Dynamic EQ ® z 21 ( v page89) Dynamic Volume ® z 22 ( v page90) Audyssey DSX™ z 25 ( v pa[...]

1 29 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Sym bo ls in the ta ble F This indicates the default surround mode. D[...]

1 30 Surround Surround mode ( v page50) NOTE Input signal types and formats ANALOG PCM (multi ch) PCM (2ch) WMA/ MP3/ MPEG-4 AAC/FLAC/ WAV DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL Super Audio CD DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS EXPRESS DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY DIGITAL Plu[...]

1 31 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information Relationship between video signals and monitor output MAIN ZONE MONITOR OUT Video Convert Input Signals Output Signals Menu displayed HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO ON/OFF AAAAAAA Only the menu is displayed ON A A A S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S (VIDEO) S[...]

1 32 Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color Like x.v.Color, each of these color spaces defines a palette of available colors that is larger than the traditional RGB color model. AL24 Processing Plus AL24 Processing for All Channels DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an analog waveform reproduction tech[...]

1 33 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to enjoy in their homes the “DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX” audio format jointly developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films. The 6.1 channels of sound, including surr[...]

1 34 Explanation of terms MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 These are the names for digital compression format standards used for the encoding of video and audio. Video standards include “MPEG-1 Video”, “MPEG- 2 Video”, “MPEG-4 Visual”, “MPEG-4 AVC”. Audio standards include “MPEG-1 Audio”, “MPEG-2 Audio”, ?[...]

1 35 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other components operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Sh[...]

1 36 G HDMI H Symptom Cause/Solution Page No audio is output with HDMI connection. • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. • When outputting HDMI audio from the speakers, set “HDMI Audio Out” on the menu to “AMP”. • When outputting HDMI audio from a TV, set “HDMI Audio Out” on the menu to “TV”. 17 98 98 No video is outp[...]

1 37 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information G HD Radio receiver H Symptom Cause/Solution Page Reception fails, or there is a lot of noise or distortion. • Change the antenna orientation or position. • Separate the AM loop antenna from the unit. • Use an FM outdoor antenna. • Separate the antenna from other connection cabl[...]

1 38 Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. DSP SIMULA TION ST ANDARD ON/ST ANDBY 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY . 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing STANDARD and DS[...]

1 39 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information Specifications n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 140 W + 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 170 W + 170 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 170 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 140[...]

1 40 Ind ex v Numerics 2.1-channel ························································· 58 2ch Direct/Stereo ··············································· 99 3D ·······································[...]

1 41 Basic version Simple version Advanced version Information v L Language ·························································· 106 Lch Level ·························································· 103 LFE ·········[...]

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