Denon AVR-1909 manual

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    AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1 909 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur[...]

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    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 of [...]

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    • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation [...]

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     ENGLISH  Accessories ····················································································· 2 Cautions on Handling ································································[...]

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     Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. q Owner’s manual ...................................................................... 1 w Getting Started ..................................................................[...]

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    Specifications In addition to the A VR-1 909, the included main remote control unit (RC-1099) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory ( v page 65 ~ 67) q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid. e Put the rear cover back on. (RC-1099) (RC-1107) [...]

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     Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). w e r u y Q0 t q Q1 Q2 Q3 i o Q4 Q5 W2 W3 W1 W0 Q8 Q9 Q7 Q6 E3 E1 E2 E0 W7 W9 W8 W6 W4 W5 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ·················?[...]

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    Specifications u y i Q4 Q5 o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 w q e r t q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. r Output signal channel indicators t Front speaker indicator These light acco[...]

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     Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications o Q1 Q3 Q5 Q4 Q0 Q2 Q6 Q7 i q w t y u e r q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·················· (1 3 ~ 15, 1 8) w VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ············ (13 ~ 1 6) e Analog audio connectors (AUDI[...]

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    Specifications Remote Control Unit Q1 q w e r t y i Q0 o u Q2 b Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 q Indicator ······················································ (65) w Power buttons ············································ (54) e QUICK SELECT buttons ·······[...]

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     Getting Star ted Set up Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Audio cables Video cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog connections (stereo) (White) (Red) R L R L Stereo pin-plug cable Analog conn[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the A VR-1909 into the format used to output the video signals from the A VR-1 909 to a monitor. • The AVR-1 909’s video input/output c[...]

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    0 Getting Star ted Set up Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Speaker Connections w q w q (R) (L) w q w q w q (L) (R) */ w q w q (L) (R) The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and a monitor. Speaker Installation Subwoofer Center[...]

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    Specifications Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1909, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1  Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker cable, then either tw[...]

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     Getting Star ted Set up Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. 065 )%.* */ )%.* Compatible audio format Details Discs (examples) 2-c hannel linear PCM 2c h 32-1 92 kHz 1 6/20/24 bits CD , DVD-Video, D [...]

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    Specifications • Select the terminal to use and connect the device ( v page 9 “Video Conversion Function”). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out[...]

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     Getting Star ted Set up Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications R L R L "6%*0 "6%*0 $0"9*"- 065 3 - 065 CD Player CD player When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” ( v p[...]

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    Specifications "6%*0 7*%&0 "6%*0 3 - 065 015*$"- 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 : 1 # 1 3 065 47*%&0 065 7*%&0 065 R L R L TV/CABLE Tuner Select the terminal to use and connect the device. TV tuner When using a coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” [...]

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     Getting Star ted Set up Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications R L R L R L R L 3 - 3 - */ 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 "6%*0 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to record digital audio [...]

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    Specifications R L R L R L R L R L R L 46# 800'&3 $&/5&3 463306/% #"$, 3 - 463306/% 3 - '30/5 3 - "6%*0 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Blu-ra y Disc player / D VD play er / External decoder • To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors, press the INPUT MODE button on the mai[...]

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     Getting Star ted Set up Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications NO TE Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner connection have been completed. SIRIUS connector • The AVR-1909 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready ® receiver. You can receive SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio by [...]

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    Specifications Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station AM loop antenna (supplied) FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) Ground AM outdoor antenna Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention [...]

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    0 Getting Star ted Set up Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 at the same time ( v page 69 ~ 72). R L R L "6%*0 3 - [...]

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    Specifications NO TE • Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise. • Only use the AC outlets to plug in audio equipment. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment. Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. To household power outlet [...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Menu Operations [SOURCE CONTROL 1] ENTER, op RETURN ui <MENU> With the AVR-1909, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. uio[...]

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    Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information G On-screen display H G Front display H *MENU Auto Setup *Start Menu Start• 1-1.Start Menu Step1:Speak[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting Menu Map MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Auto Setup ( v page 25 ~ 29) n Start M[...]

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    Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH A uto Setup MASTER VOLUME ENTER, op MASTER VOLUME ui RETURN uiop ENTER RETURN [Front] [Rear] Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BU TTO N Button only on the main unit <B UT TON > But[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH About the Auto Setup The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of each speaker and automatica[...]

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    Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Step 2 : Measurement q Press u to select “Next 0 ”, then press o . • The measurement of the 2nd position starts. w Move the microphone to the 3rd position and press o . • The measurement of the 3rd position st[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications NO TE Do not turn the power off while the settings are being stored. Step 5 : Store The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1909. q Press u to select “Store 0 ”, then press o . • “Storing Please wai[...]

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    Specifications Make detail settings for various parameters. Manual S etup SOURCE SELECT op SOURCE SELECT <DIMMER> <SPEAKERS> <MENU> op [TEST] [A. MENU] SOURCE SELECT [Front] [Rear] Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BU TTO N Button only on the main unit <B UT TON > Button only on the remote con[...]

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    0 Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the speaker but according to the low frequenc[...]

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    Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 22). Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH • When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back Speaker” setting ( v page 30) is set to “1s[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2.HDMI Setup 1.Speaker Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup 3.Audio Setup RGB Range Auto Lipsync YCbCr Normal : OFF Color Space 2-2.HDMI Set[...]

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    Specifications F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2.HDMI Setup 1.Speaker Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup 3.Audio Setup Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Dolby Digital Setup 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.EQ Preset 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2-3.Audio Setup s 2ch Direct/Stereo Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. Setti[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications g EQ Preset Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. EQ Customize When MultEQ ® and Manual EQ you are not using are preset, MultiEQ can be skipped when selected on the main unit or main remote control unit. n [...]

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    Specifications [Selectable items] Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session. – – – : Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on. [Variable range] –70dB ~ +18dB : Set the volume level when the power is turned on in units of 1 dB. [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. –40dB : The sound is att[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications d Source Delete Remove input sources that are not used from the display. [Selectable items] ON : Use this source. Delete : Do not use this source. f On-Screen Display Make on-screen display related settings. NO TE • Input[...]

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    Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 22). k Display Adjust display brightness of the receiver. Operating from the main unit Press <DIMMER> . Bright Dim Dark OFF [Selectable items] Bright : Normal display brightness. Dim : Reduced display brightness. Dark : Very[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications n TUNER (AM/FM) This menu is for “TUNER”. F Menu screen F 2.Preset Skip 3.Preset Name 4.Video 5.Input Mode 6.Rename 7.Source Level 1.Auto Preset [FM/AM TU] 3.Input Setup TUNER n XM This menu is for “XM”. F Menu scre[...]

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    Specifications a Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Input source] TUNER [Selectable items] Start : Start the auto preset process. If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. s Preset Skip Set the preset memories that you do not want[...]

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    0 Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications i/p Scaler Make settings for i/p scaler function. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V .AUX [Selectable items] A to H : Use i/p scaler function for analog video signal. OFF : Do not use i/p scaler function. NO TE When the “C[...]

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    Specifications • When a digit al signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on the display . If the “ ” indicator does not light, c hec k the digital input connector assignment and the connections. • The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to “EXT . IN” . • Only set “PCM” and “DTS” when playing th[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Input source DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V .AUX Default setting 1-RCA 2-RCA 3-RCA None None Component In Select component[...]

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    Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH A1 Parental Lock F or any c hannel, set the radio reception limits. [Input source] SIRIUS Lock Setting Set the channel radio reception limits. q Press ENTER . w Using uio p , input the password (4 digits number) and p[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Surr ound Modes q Standard Playback This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source[...]

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    Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Depending on the program source being played, it may not be possible to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try other modes to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes. w DSP Simulation Playback [...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications P arameter [AUDIO DELA Y] [NIGHT] ENTER MUL TEQ RESTORER DYNAMIC VOLUME [SOURCE CONTROL 1] uiop ENTER, op RETURN DYNAMIC VOLUME ui MUL TEQ <MENU> RESTORER uiop [STD] RETURN [MUSIC] [CINEMA] [A. MENU] ENTER [Front] [Re[...]

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    Specifications Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ depending upon the following conditions. • Whether an input signal is present (when playing) or not (when stopped, etc.). • The type of input signal • The type of surround mode For details of which parameters can be adjuste[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications j P anorama Assign front L/R signal also to surround c hannels, for wider sound. If the surround ef fect seems w eak, set “Panorama” to “ ON” . [Selectable items] ON OFF k Dimension Shif t sound image center to fron[...]

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    Specifications A7 Default Resets the settings to the default values. A4 SB CH Out (f or 2-c hannel sources) Determine whether to use surround bac k speakers. [Selectable items] ON : The surround bac k c hannel signal is played. OFF : The surround bac k c hannel signal is not played. A5 SW ATT (SUB WOOFER A TT .) At tenuate subwoof er level when us[...]

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    0 Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications S2 Dynamic EQ Audy ssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Audysse y Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audy ssey MultE[...]

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    Specifications RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. About the REST ORER function • Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (W indows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AA C reduce the amount of dat a by eliminat[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications F Menu screen F 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 1.Status 5.Information Inf ormation Status Shows information about current settings. a MAIN ZONE Shows information[...]

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    Specifications F Menu screen F 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 1.Status 5.Information F Menu screen F 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 1.Status 5.Information F Menu screen F 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surroun[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Preparations 1  Press <POWER> . The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the standby mode. 2  Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE] . The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on. b Also [...]

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    Specifications 1  Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to select “TUNER”. 2  Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”. ( v page 65 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) 3  Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. Li st eni ng t o F M/AM Br oad cas ts Basic Operation Pl ay ing Vi deo a[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs About XM Radio XM is North America’s number one satellite radio company, offering an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in premier sports, news, talk radio, c[...]

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    Specifications TUNING <PRESET> SHIFT op <SOURCE SELECT> <ST A TUS> ui TUNING SHIFT [CHANNEL +/–] uiop [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] [SA T TU1/2] TUNING [MEMORY] [SA T TU1/2] uiop [Front] [Rear] But ton located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BU TTO N But ton only on the main unit <BU TTO N> But t[...]

  • Page 61

     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength and Radio ID 1  Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SAT TU1/2] to select “SIRIUS”. 2  Press <STATUS> until “SIGNAL” appears on the display. The display will switch [...]

  • Page 62

    Specifications iPod ® Playback The music on an iPod can be played by using the control dock for iP od (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold separately). The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the main unit or remote control unit while watching the menus. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. b T[...]

  • Page 63

    0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Listening to Music 1  Use ui to select the menu, then press ENTER or p to select the music le to be played. 2  Press ENTER or p . Playback starts. n Stopping playback temporarily During playback, press ENTER or [ 1 ] . Pr[...]

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    Specifications • To cancel, press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> , then turn <SOURCE SELECT> until “ZONE2 Source ” is displayed. • Make a test recording before starting the actual recording. • Sources selected with the REC OUT mode are output from ZONE2 as well. • In the REC OUT mode, the remote control unit’s ZONE2 mode buttons cann[...]

  • Page 65

    62 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Con venient F unctions HDMI Contr ol Function When A VR-1 909 is connected to a TV and play er compatible with HDMI control function, you can perf orm the following operations. Settings other than AVR-1909 settings must be made on t[...]

  • Page 66

    Specifications <SPEAKERS> <INPUT MODE> <SELECT/ENTER>, op ui QUICK SELECT <POWER> [CH SELECT/ ENTER] uiop QUICK SELECT uiop [CH SELECT/ ENTER] [Front] [Rear] But ton located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BU TTO N But ton only on the main unit <BU TTO N> But ton only on the remote control unit [BU T[...]

  • Page 67

     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Last Function Memory 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 Me[...]

  • Page 68

    Specifications 1  Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”. 2  Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the position for the component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or TUNER). 3  Operate the audio component. b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. b While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlle[...]

  • Page 69

     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Functions of Buttons by Component [OFF] [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [ 1 ], [ 2 ], [SHIFT], [ 3 ], [ 0 ], [SKIP + / FA VORITE], [TUNING], [ 6 7 ], [ 8 9 ], [CH +/–] [ON/SOURCE] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] [SETUP], [ uiop ], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLA Y[...]

  • Page 70

     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications n Rear [TUNING +/–], [TV VOL +/–], [MODE / TOP MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [SETUP], [ uiop ], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLA Y], [RETURN] [NUMBER] (0~9, +10)  Getting Star ted Connections Se[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [ 1 ], [ 2 ], [ 3 ], [ 0 ], [ 6 7 ], [ 8 9 ] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] Sub Remote Control Unit (RC-1107) The sub remote control unit (RC-1107) included with the AVR-1909 can be used as the exclusive multi-zone remote contr[...]

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    Specifications The AVR-1909 is compatible with the following types of playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) • Bi-amp playback (front speakers) NO TE • For bi-amp playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection. • When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the speaker terminals. Mult[...]

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    0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications SBL SBR FL SW C FR SL SR MAIN ZONE 7.1ch Setting 2 : F 7.1-channel playback 7 .1c h Amp Assign mode: Setting 3 : F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 5.1-channel playback (switching[...]

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    Specifications Remote control unit Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output $ '- 48 '3 4- 43 4# 3 4# - y MAIN ZONE (7.1-channel system) Monitor ZONE2 Blu-ray Disc pla yer / D VD player Input ZONE2 audio output A VR-1909 Pre-main amplifier : Multi-zone audio cable Connectors for audio output Audio signals ZONE2 ZONE2 OU T Ster[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Multi-zone Operations Turning the Power On and Off G Operation on the main unit H Press <ZONE2 ON/OFF> . When the power turns on, the multi-zone indicator ( ) lights on the display. G Operation on the remote control unit H [...]

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    Specifications Surround back speakers Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the ba[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications G 2 H When not using surround back speakers Subwoofer Surround speakers Monitor Center speaker Front speakers 60° 120° 2 to 3 f eet / 60 to 90 cm F ront speaker Surround speaker G As seen from above H G As seen from the side H Do[...]

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    Specifications Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format 100 % compatible with stereo. With superior spectral resolution and channel separation, Neural Surroun[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone T roubleshooting ENGLISH Surround mode Signals and adjustabilit y in the dif ferent modes Channel output Parameter (def ault values are shown in parenthe[...]

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    Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH Surround mode Signals and adjustabilit y in the dif ferent modes Parameter (def ault values are shown in parentheses) PRO LO GIC g / g x MUSIC mode only NEO:6 MUSIC mode only EXT . IN only T one (NO TE5) Night Mode (NO [...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone T roubleshooting ENGLISH But ton Note Input signals ANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLB Y DOLB Y DIGIT AL Surround mode Linear PCM (multi c h) Linear PCM (2c h) D[...]

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    Specifications  Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH But ton Note Input signals ANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLB Y DOLB Y DIGIT AL Surround mode Linear PCM (multi c h) Linear PCM (2c h) DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS ES MTRX (With [...]

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    0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Video conv ert Input signals Monitor output HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO ON A A A A A A A A A A A S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO A A S A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-[...]

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    Specifications Video conv ert S-VIDEO MONIT OR OUT Input signals Monit or output HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO OFF — A A A A A A A A — A A A S A A A VIDEO — A A S A A A S-VIDEO A Used A A S S A A S-VIDEO VIDEO z 2 Not used A A S S A A — VIDEO — A S A A A COMPONENT A A — A S A S A COMPONENT z 1 A VIDEO — A [...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information ENGLISH Specifications 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 prop[...]

  • Page 86

    Specifications Sympt om Cause Counter measure P age No sound is produced from subwoof er . • Subwoofer’ s power not turned on. • The “Subwoof er” set ting at “Speaker Configuration ” is set to “No ” . • The subwoof er is not properly connected. • The subwoof er ’ s volume is turned of f. • T urn on the subwoof er ’ s p[...]

  • Page 87

     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information ENGLISH Specifications Sympt om Cause Counter measure P age No picture appears. • The connections between the A VR-1 909 and monitor are faulty . • The monitor ’ s input setting is wrong. • PURE DIRECT mode is set. • The play er is connected using t[...]

  • Page 88

    Specifications Sympt om Cause Counter measure P age iP od cannot be play ed. • The input source assigned to “iP od doc k” is not selected. • Cable is not properly connected. • Control doc k for iP od’ s A C adapter is not connected to pow er outlet. • Switc h to the input source assigned at “iP od dock” . • Reconnect. • Plug [...]

  • Page 89

     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting ENGLISH n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 120 W + 120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) [...]

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    DVD Player/Bul-Ray Disc Player A Aiwa 009 D Denon 014, [111] z , 121 H Hitachi 010 J JVC 006, 011 K Konka 012, 013 M Magnavox 005 Mitsubishi 004 P Panasonic 014 Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Pioneer 003, 008 S Sanyo 018 Sony 002, 019, 020 T T oshiba 001, 021, 022 Z Zenith 023 VDP D Denon 028, 029, 112 M Magnavox 026 Mitsubishi 028 P Panasonic 029, 030[...]

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    MGA 001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 083 Midland 125 Minutz 066 Mitsubishi 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105 Montgomery Ward 011, 020, 144, 145, 146 Motorola 121, 147 MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095 N NAD 008, 075, 076, 128 National 002, 036, 061, 147 National Quenties 002 NEC 031, 038, 039, 048, 057, 084, 086, 135, 147 [...]

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