Denon AVR-2309 manual

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    AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2309 Owner ’ s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisat eur Italiano Español Neder lands S vensk a Book 2 v English Deutsch F r ançais PRESET CODE Book 1[...]

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    I IT ALIANO ESP AÑOL NEDERLANDS S VENSKA DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ENGLISH CA UTION: T o completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall soc ket outlet. The mains plug is used to completely inter rupt the pow er supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the user . V ORSICHT : Um dieses Gerät vollständig v o[...]

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    II DEUTSCH FRANCAIS IT ALIANO ESP AÑOL NEDERLANDS S VENSKA ENGLISH CA UTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the v entilation openings with items, suc h as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. • No naked flame sources, suc h as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. • Obser ve and follo w local regulations reg[...]

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    A NO TE ABOUT RECY CLING: This product’ s pac kaging materials are recy clable and can be reused. Please dispose of an y materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Bat teries should never be thrown awa y or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local[...]

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    Accessories ····················································································· 3 Cautions on Handling ····································································· 3 Cau[...]

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    Operating DENON Audio Components ······································ 56 Presetting ······················································································ 56 Operating Preset Components ···········[...]

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    • 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 traveling or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power out[...]

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    For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 E0 E1 E2 E3 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q9 W0 W1 W2 W3 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ····························· (46) w Power indicator ································?[...]

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    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 according to the set[...]

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    q w e r t y o u i Q0 Q4 Q5 Q7 Q0 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q6 q RS-232C connector ·································································· (16) w REMOTE CONTROL jacks ······················································· (16) e TRIGGE[...]

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    Remote Control Unit Q1 q w e r t y i Q0 o u Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 q Indicator ······················································ (56) w Power buttons ············································ (46) e QUICK SELECT buttons ················[...]

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    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 connections (monaural, for subwoofer) (Blac k) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Component video connectio[...]

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    • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2309 into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-2309 to a monitor. • The AVR-2309’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component v[...]

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    w q w q (R) (L) w q w q w q (L) (R) */ w q w q (L) (R) Speaker Connections Example: 5.1 / 7 .1 -channels Front speakers A Center speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer with built-in amplifier Surround speakers b L : Left R : Right NO TE For surround back speakers : • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL). For ZONE2[...]

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    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 32-192 kHz 1 6/20/24 bits CD , DVD-Video, D VD-Audio Multi-c hannel linear PCM 8c h 32-192 kHz 1 6/20/24 bits D VD-Audio, Blu-ray Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream D VD-Vi[...]

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    • 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” to “TV” [...]

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    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 page 35). iPod ® R L R L "4%/8 iPod • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the[...]

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    Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Connecting the Recording Components R L R L R L R L 015*$"- 47*%&0 47*%&0 */ 3 - 3 - */ */ 065 "6%*0 7*%&0 "6%*0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 */ 015*$"- 065 06[...]

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    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 main unit or INPUT [...]

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    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 60 ~ 62). R L R L "6%*0 3 - */ "6%*0 "69 065 Pre-main amplier (ZONE2) Input Output Infrared retransmitter Infrared sensor Extension[...]

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    Menu Operations [SOURCE CONTROL 1] ENTER, op RETURN ui <MENU> With the AVR-2309, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. uiop [A. MENU] ENTER RETURN [Front] [Rear] 1  Press <MENU> or [A.MENU] . The menu is displayed. b To operate from the rem[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control 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:Speaker Detection A u [...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control 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 20 ~ 23) n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Step 2: Measurement • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store n Pa[...]

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    0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH A uto Setup MASTER VOLUME ENTER, o p MASTER VOLUME ui RETURN uio p 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 UTT ON> Button only on the re[...]

  • Page 25

     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH About the Auto Setup The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Audyssey MultEQ correct[...]

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     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Step 2 : Measurement q Press u to select “Ne xt 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 starts. e Perform [...]

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    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-2309. q Press u to select “Store 0 ”, then press o . • “Storing Please wait ... ” is displayed on the on-screen display while the results are being stored. • When storing is complete, “Storing co[...]

  • Page 28

    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 UTT ON> Button only on the remote control unit [B UTT [...]

  • Page 29

    Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH s Subwoofer Setup Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. • This can be set when menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”. • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the st[...]

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    For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 1 7). Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH h Front Speaker Setup Select front speakers to use for each surround mode. [Selectable items] Normal : To change the settings, sele[...]

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    For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 1 7). [Selectable items] ON OFF • This can be set when “HDMI Control“ is set to “ON“. • Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device to check the settings. NO TE • When the “HDMI Control” setting has been [...]

  • Page 32

    For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 1 7). d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources. • Set this to “ON” if the sound from the front speakers seems distorted. • When not using the center speaker or surround speakers, the playback s[...]

  • Page 33

    For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 1 7). ZONE2 Setup Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. a Level Lch Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB [Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB s Level Rch Adjust the right channel output leve[...]

  • Page 34

    For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 1 7). s Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set a maximum volume. –20dB : Set the maximum volume to –20 dB. –10dB : Set the maximum volume to –10[...]

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    For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 1 7). g Quick Select Name Change the Quick Select name. Up to 16 characters can be input. [Input characters] A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = “ ? @ [ ] (space) h Trigger Out Select the conditions to turn on the trigger [...]

  • Page 36

    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 PHONO This menu is for “PHONO”. F Menu screen F 2.Input Mode 1.Video 3.Rename 4.Source Level 3.Input Setup PHONO Use this procedure to select the input source and m[...]

  • Page 37

    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 to display when[...]

  • Page 38

    Pr ogr essive Mode Select optimum progressive mode f or video material. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V .AUX [Selectable items] Auto : Automatically detect video material type. Video1 : Select mode suitable for video playbac k. Video2 : Select mode suit able f or video and 30-frame film material playbac k. This can be set when “i/p Scaler”[...]

  • Page 39

    h Rename Change the display name for this source. Names containing up to 8 characters can be input. [Characters that can be input] A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = “ ? @ [ ] (space) [Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB For input sources for which “HDMI In ” and “Digital In” are set at the menu “Assign” setti[...]

  • Page 40

     Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Shuffl e Make settings for shuffl e mode. n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R is connected [Selectable items] Songs : Shuffl e all songs. Albums : Shuffl e songs from current album only. OFF : Cancel shuffl e mode. n When D[...]

  • Page 41

    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 The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes . T[...]

  • Page 42

    P arameter [AUDIO DELA Y] [NIGHT] MUL TEQ RESTORER DYNAMIC VOLUME [SOURCE CONTROL 1] uiop ENTER ENTER, op RETURN DYNAMIC VOLUME ui MUL TEQ <MENU> RESTORER uiop [STD] RETURN [MUSIC] [CINEMA] [A. MENU] ENTER [Front] [Rear] Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BU TTO N Button only on the main unit <B UTT ON> But[...]

  • Page 43

    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 adjusted in each surrou[...]

  • Page 44

    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 “P anorama” to “ ON” . [Selectable items] ON OFF k Dimension Shif t sound image center to front or rear , to adjust playbac k balance. [V ariable r ange] 0 ~ 3 ~ 6 h Cent er Image Assign center c hannel signal to front l[...]

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    A7 Default Resets the settings to the default values. A4 SB CH Out (f or 2-channel 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 SUB WOOFER A TT . At tenuate subwoof er level when using EXT . IN mode. [Select[...]

  • Page 46

    S2 Dynamic EQ Audy ssey Dynamic EQ solv es 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 t andem with Audy ssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any v olume level. NO TE • “Dynamic EQ” can only be set when a[...]

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    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 • Suc h compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AA C reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal compon[...]

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    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 about settings for MAIN ZONE. The items displayed differ according to the input source. [Items to be checked] Select Source Na[...]

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    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 Surround Mode 5.Quick S[...]

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    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 fl ashes green and the power turns on. b Also press SOURCE SELECT when in standby mode, the power turns on. In this case the input source is selected by remote control[...]

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    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 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) 3  Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. 4  Tune in the desired broadcast station. q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning) Pr[...]

  • Page 52

    T raf fi c Pr ogram (TP) TP identifi es programs that carr y traf fi c announcements. This allows you to easily fi nd out the latest traffi c conditions in your area before lea ving home. Radio T ext (RT) RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display . NO TE The operations described belo w using <RDS> will not f[...]

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    1  Either tur n <SOURCE SELECT> or pr ess [TUNER] to select “TUNER”. 2  Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”. ( v page 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) 3  Press <RDS> to select “R T”. b While receiving an RDS broadcast station, the te xt data broadcast from the station is d[...]

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    • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency components of compressed audio fi les and achieve a richer sound. The default setting is “Mode3” ( v page 43). • Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF] and set the AVR-2309’s power to the stan[...]

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    Listening to Music 1  Use ui to select the menu, then press ENTER or p to select the music fi le to be played. 2  Press ENTER or p . Playback starts. n Stopping playback temporarily During playback, press ENTER or [ 1 ] . Press again to resume playback. n Fast-forwarding or fast-reversing During playback, either press and hold [ 6 ] (to fast[...]

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    • To cancel, press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> , then turn <SOURCE SELECT> until “ZONE2 SOUR CE” 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 cannot be operated. [...]

  • Page 57

    Con v enient Functions HDMI Contr ol F unction When A VR-2309 is connected to a TV and player compatible with HDMI control function, you can perf orm the following operations. Settings other than AVR-2309 settings must be made on the respective devices. (Check the operating instructions of each device for details.) NO TE When using the HDMI control[...]

  • Page 58

    <SPEAKERS> <INPUT MODE> <SELECT/ENTER>, op ui QUICK SELECT <POWER> [CH SELECT/ ENTER] uiop QUICK SELECT uiop 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 TTO N] Symbols used t o indica[...]

  • Page 59

    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 Memory The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the power is turned off or the power cord is disconnecte[...]

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    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 controlled components, it[...]

  • Page 61

    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], [RETURN], [MENU/GUIDE] n Front Device operated CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player Video Disc Pla[...]

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    n Rear [TUNING +/–], [TV VOL +/–], [MODE / TOP MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [SETUP], [ uiop ], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLA Y], [RETURN] [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) Device operated CD Player iPod T uner DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player Video Disc Player (VDP) Video Deck Satellite Receiver Cable TV TV (Monitor) SOURCE CONTROL 1 AUDIO V[...]

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    [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [ 1 ], [ 2 ], [ 3 ], [ 0 ], [ 6 7 ], [ 8 9 ] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] 1  Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “VIDEO”. 2  Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component to be registered (TV or SAT/CABLE). 3  Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time. The indicator starts flashing. 4  Input the number of the component you want to set.[...]

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    The AVR-2309 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. Multi-zone Settings [...]

  • Page 65

    Setting 3 : F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 5.1-channel playback (switching with other modes not possible) FL SW C FR SL SR MAIN ZONE 5.1ch FL/FR Bi-Amp F ront A Bi-Amp Amp Assign mode: F ront B Bi-Amp n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker ter[...]

  • Page 66

    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 Press [ZONE2 ON] or [ZONE2 OFF] . Selecting the Input Source G Operation on the main unit H q Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT&[...]

  • Page 67

    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 back and from the [...]

  • Page 68

    60 to 90 cm F ront speaker Surround speaker G 2 H When not using surround back speakers Subwoofer Surround speakers Monitor Center speaker Front speakers 60° 120° G As seen from above H G As seen from the side H Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. A total of 5.1-channels are played:[...]

  • Page 69

    Audyssey DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization on DVD-Video. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &[...]

  • Page 70

    Surround mode Signals and adjustabilit y in the dif ferent modes Channel output Parameter (def ault values are shown in parentheses) F ront L/R Center Surround L/R Surround Bac k L/R Subwoof er D. Comp z 1 LFE z 2 AFDM z 1 SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Ef fect Delay time Subwoofer DRC z 3 PURE DIRECT , DIRECT S A A A D S (OFF) S (0dB) A A A A[...]

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    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 TE5) MultEQ Dynamic EQ (NO TE6) Dynamic V olume (NO TE7) REST ORER Panorama Dimension C. Width Center Image SW A TT PURE DIRECT , D[...]

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    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 Flag) DTS (5.1c h) DTS 96/24 DOLB Y T rueHD DOLB Y DIGIT AL Plus DOLB Y DIGIT AL EX (With Flag) DOLB Y DIGIT AL EX (With no Flag) D[...]

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    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 Flag) DTS (5.1c h) DTS 96/24 DOLB Y T rueHD DOLB Y DIGIT AL Plus DOLB Y DIGIT AL EX (With Flag) DOLB Y DIGIT AL EX (With no Flag) D[...]

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    0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playback Remot e Control Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Video convert 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-VIDE[...]

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    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. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this c[...]

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    Sympt om Cause Counter measure P age No sound is produced from subwoofer. • Subwoofer’s power not turned on. • The “Subwoofer” setting at “Speaker Configuration” is set to “No”. • The subwoofer is not properly connected. • The subwoofer’s volume is turned off. • Turn on the subwoofer’s power. • Set to “Yes”. • C[...]

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    Sympt om Cause Counter measure P age No picture appears. • The connections between the AVR-2309 and monitor are faulty. • The monitor’s input setting is wrong. • PURE DIRECT mode is set. • The player is connected using the component input connectors, the monitor is connected using the video (yellow) or S-Video output connectors. • Check[...]

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    n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.[...]

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    PRESET CODE  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 Pa[...]

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    PRESET CODE  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[...]

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    Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10091 008D www.denon.com[...]