Denon DHT-M330DV manual

HOME THEA TER SYSTEM DHT -M330DV OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI ISTRUZIONI PER L ’USO INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING • DVD-M330(DVD PLA YER): Please refer to the operating Instructions of the DVD-M330. •D VD-M330 (DVD-PLA YER): Bitte beziehen Sie sich auf die Bedienungsanleitung des D[...]

2 ENGLISH CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated[...]

3 ENGLISH •A void high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. •V ermeiden Sie hohe T emperaturen. Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend Luftzirkulation gewährleistet wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird. • Eviter des températures élevées T enir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisant[...]

4 ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing the DENON DHT -M330DV HOME THEA TER SYSTEM. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favourite music sources. As this product is prov[...]

5 ENGLISH 1 2 BEFORE USING CAUTIONS ON INST ALLA TION Pay attention to the following before using this unit: • Moving the set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set. • Before turning the power swit[...]

6 ENGLISH 4 FEA TURES 1. Dolby Digital Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for DVD. 2. DTS (Digital Theater Systems)and DTS NEO:6 DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity sur[...]

Gray Blue Red White 7 ENGLISH (1) Speaker system connections 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Insert the plugs securely . Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise. • Note t[...]

q Press the terminal’ s lever down. w I nsert the cord’ s core wires into the hole. e Release the lever . FL FR C SW SL SR (3m) (3m) (3m) (10m) (3m) (10m) + – + – + – + – + – + – Blue Gray White Red 8 ENGLISH Be sure to turn the amplifier’ s power off when connecting the speaker systems. • Use the included cables to connect the [...]

9 ENGLISH • The A V surround amplifier (A VC-M330) is equipped with a built-in protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to cut off the output to the speakers in order to protect them under circumstances such as when the output of the amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows or when there is an extremely large[...]

10 ENGLISH (2) Connecting the DVD Player and TV • Connect the DVD player’ s video signals directly to the TV and switch the picture on the TV . • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Connecting the DIGIT AL Jack • Use a commercially available optical transmission c[...]

11 ENGLISH AUDIO OUT L R L R OUT IN L R AUDIO OUT OPTICAL B L R R L L R L R L R L R R L (3) Connecting the Audio Signals of a Digital Satellite T uner and VCR • Connect the video signals directly to the TV and switch the picture on the TV . • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connectio[...]

12 ENGLISH 1 4 2 3 (4) Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING ST A TION 75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM ANTENNA FM INDOOR ANTENNA (Supplied) AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied) AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUND AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. Bend in the reverse d[...]

13 ENGLISH ACTIVE SUBWOOFER (5) Using the active subwoofer • Use Subwoofer jack to connect in case you had additional active subwoofer . •Y ou can connect a larger active subwoofer to the system. Connect the active subwoofer to the SW (Subwoofer) PRE-OUT jack using a shielded audio cable. (6) Using SURROUND BACK PRE OUT (SBL/SBR) • Use SURR. [...]

14 ENGLISH (7) Connecting the audio components (DVD-M330) • The A VR-M330 can be used connected in a system with the DVD-M330 DVD player . • For instructions on operating the DVD-M330 DVD player , refer to their respective operating instructions. • Only the DVD-M330 DVD player can be connected directly to the A VR-M330 using system connection[...]

15 ENGLISH 6 PA RT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS AV SURROUND RECEIVER (A VR-M330) Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). w q e r t y u i o !0 !0 !1 !1 q Power operation switch (ON/ST ANDBY)..................................(29) w Remote control sensor .........................................[...]

16 ENGLISH q T ransmission indicator w Sleep timer button ...................................................................(53) e NTSC/P AL button r Clear button t A-B repeat button y Program/direct u Repeat button i Input source/surround mode selector button * System buttons...................................................(18, 20, 21, 26) Remo[...]

17 ENGLISH Names and functions of remote control unit buttons on the DHT -M330DV • Buttons in sections q ~ e can be operated regardless of the position of mode switches 1 and 2. • Consider as standard positions, and switch as necessary to operate. 3 1 2 q w e 3 q q q 3 1 2 Set mode switch 1 to the “DVD” position. Set mode switch 2 to the po[...]

18 ENGLISH 3 Operate the DHT -M330DV . [1] Surround amplifier system buttons (Operated with mode switch 2 set to “AMP .”) • These operations are possible with mode switch 1 at any position. SLEEP : Sleep on/off DVD : Function DVD TUNER : Function TUNER TV/AUX1 : Function TV/AUX1 T APE : Function T APE AUX2 : Function AUX 2 5CH STEREO : 5ch st[...]

19 ENGLISH 7 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-996) can be used to operate not only this unit but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non- DENON remote control compatible products. (1) In[...]

20 ENGLISH • The included remote control unit (RC-996) can be used to operate not only the DHT -M330DV but also and to operate other remote control compatible DENON products. In addition, the remote control operation codes of other major brands of TVs and video decks are also stored in the remote control unit, so the unit can be used to operate t[...]

21 ENGLISH (4) TV and video deck preset memories • Components of other brands can be operated with the included remote control unit by storing their codes in the preset memory . Note that depending on the model some operations may not be possible and some buttons may not operate properly . 4 3 3 4 4 12 2 Not set upon shipment from the factory . 1[...]

22 ENGLISH Combinations of preset codes for different brands Fujitsu 004, 062 Funai 004, 062 Futuretech 004 GE 020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058, 066, 088, 119, 120, 125, 147 Goldstar 015, 029, 031, 039, 048, 051, 056, 057, 067, 068, 069, 116, 165 Grundy 062 Hitachi 029, 031, 051, 052, 070, 111, 112, 113, 124, 134 Hitachi Pay TV 151 Infinity 017, 071 Ja[...]

23 ENGLISH Sharp 011, 012, 013, 026, 093, 099, 100, 104, 121 Siemens 013 Signature 045, 144 Simpson 050 Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150 Soundesign 030, 050, 062 Spectricon 007, 033 Squareview 004 Supre-Macy 032, 122 Supreme 046 Sylvania 005, 010, 017, 030, 078, 079, 085, 089, 101, 127, 131, 132, 145, 155 Symphonic 004, 148 T andy 012, 121 T atung 036,[...]

24 ENGLISH VCR Admiral 081 Aiko 095 Aiwa 009 Akai 026, 027, 070, 072, 082, 083, 084 Alba 055 Amstrad 009 ASA 042 Asha 087 Audio Dynamic 005, 085 Audiovox 088 Beaumark 087 Broksonic 086, 093 Calix 088 Candle 006, 087, 088, 089, 090 Canon 049, 057 Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071 Carver 015 CCE 095 Citizen 006, 007, 087, 088, 089, 090, 095 Craig 007, 087,[...]

25 ENGLISH VCR Randex 088 RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098 Ricoh 055 Salora 033, 041 Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, 087, 089, 113 Sanky 081 Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085, 114 Sanyo 032, 033, 053, 087, 091, 115, 116 SBR 042 Scott 017,[...]

26 ENGLISH (5) Operating the TV/video deck after storing its remote control signals in the preset memory 3 - q 3 - w 12 3 - w 3 - q 1 2 3 Set mode switch 1 to the “DVD” position. Set mode switch 2 to the “TV/VCR” position. Operate the video component. • For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. It may not be possibl[...]

<T APE> <MD> Use as analog input/output connector MD function. Use analog input/output connectors (T APE) and digital input connector (TV/AUX1) as the TV/AUX1 function. 27 ENGLISH (1) Quick setup procedure • Generally used system settings have already been made on the DHT -M330DV upon shipment from the factory, so the DHT -M330DV can [...]

28 ENGLISH (2) Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer (DSW-M330) Center speaker system (SC-CM330) AV surround amplifier Surround speaker systems (SC-AM330) Front speaker systems (SC-AM330) Set these at the side[...]

29 ENGLISH 4 Play the DVD. The display changes as shown below, depending on the type of disc. Example: When playing a pre-recorded ( ) disc. G DI IT D L A D V D TS D D V Example: When playing a pre-recorded ( ) disc A UTO ST D D V Example: When playing a pre-recorded ( ) disc 5 Adjust the volume. • When the input mode is set to “AUTO” and the[...]

30 ENGLISH 15 3 5 2 3 1 (2) Input mode setting 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select the input function to be played. • The function switches as shown below . • The function only changes in the “ Æ ” direction when operated from the remote control unit. • Factory default (T APE) = T APE DVD TUNER TV/AUX1 AUX2 (TAPE) Main unit Remote cont[...]

31 ENGLISH 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component’ s manual. • The volume can be adjusted within the range 0 to 60. Note that depending on the input signal, surround mode, speaker settings and channel level setting, it may not be possible to adjust the volume up to 60. 5 Either turn th[...]

32 ENGLISH 1 1 1 (3) After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (SDB/P .EQ) The SDB/P .EQ function will not work in the direct mode. [3] T urning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) 1 Press the SDB/P .EQ button. • The tone switches as follows each time the SDB/P .EQ button is pressed. DEFEA T • The signals do not pass through the SD[...]

33 ENGLISH (1) Before playing with the surround function • Adjustments using the test tones can only be performed in the “Auto” mode and are only valid for the AUTO DECODE Surround modes. The adjusted levels are automatically stored in the memory . 10 SURROUND PLA YBACK • Even after adjusting using the test tones, the various channels can b[...]

34 ENGLISH (2) Playing in the AUTO DECODE mode 3 3 5 2 1 6 6 • In the auto decode mode it is possible to play in the Dolby Digital or DTS Surround mode, depending on the format of the input signal. • It is also possible to play in the Auto Stereo, Dolby Pro-Logic II Cinema/Music/Game or DTS NEO:6 Cinema/Music mode, according to the 2- channel m[...]

35 ENGLISH [2] 2-channel mode settings • In the AUTO DECODE mode, it is possible to automatically conduct multi-channel playback in the Dolby Digital or DTS surround mode or play in the stereo 2-channel mode (AUTO STEREO mode: factory default setting). For 2-channel input signals, one of four play modes can be set with the 2-channel mode setting [...]

36 ENGLISH Surround parameters (1) (2-channel mode) AUTO-ST (auto stereo) mode 2-channel sources are played in 2-channel stereo. When this mode is selected in the auto decode mode, multi-channel sources (DVD, BS digital, etc.) are played in the multi-channel mode, while 2-channel sources (CDs, etc.) are automatically played in stereo. PL II CINEMA [...]

37 ENGLISH 4 Select and set the surround parameters. (On the remote control unit, use the , cursor buttons to set the parameters.) If nothing is done for 4 seconds from when the parameter is displayed, the normal display reappears. Main unit B Setting the DOLBY VS mode 2SP Ref. 2SP Wide The mode is not displayed if it cannot be selected. Remote con[...]

38 ENGLISH (5) Playback using the Dolby Headphone mode • The A VR-M330 is equipped with the Dolby Headphone mode, a technology developed jointly by Dolby Laboratories and Lake T echnolo gy for achieving 3D sound over regular headphones. • The Dolby Headphone mode is set when headphones are connected to the A VR-M330’ s headphones jack. • Th[...]

39 ENGLISH (6) Setting the speaker distance • Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time. • The default settings below are set upon shipment from the factory . Preparations: Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers (L1 to L3 on the diagram at the right). FR FL SR SL C[...]

SUB-WOOFER 40 ENGLISH 2 T able of Surround Mode Parameters (1) Presence/absence of signals and controllability in the various modes SPEAKER FRONT L/R CENTER Surround Mode DVS: Dolby Virtual Speaker DH: Dolby Headphone DOLBY DIGIT AL DTS SURROUND DOLBY PL II AUTO STEREO DTS NEO:6 DOLBY PL II x DOLBY DIGIT AL EX/+PL II x DTS SURR.+NEO:6 DTS-ES DISCRE[...]

41 ENGLISH 2 T able of Surround Mode Parameters (3) Surround parameter 2ch Mode SDB/P .EQ (Default: DEFEA T all OFF) Analog 2-channel Surround Mode DVS: Dolby Virtual Speaker DH: Dolby Headphone DOLBY DIGIT AL DTS SURROUND DOLBY PL II AUTO STEREO DTS NEO:6 DOLBY PL II x DOLBY DIGIT AL EX/+PL II x DTS SURR.+NEO:6 DTS-ES DISCRETE/MA TRIX C C C C C C [...]

42 ENGLISH 11 LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 Select the FUNCTION “TUNER”. 2 Select “FM” or “AM”. • The selected “FM AUTO”, “FM MONO” or “AM” is displayed. • When using the remote control, the mode button is used to select FM AUTO and MONO. 3 Adjust the receiving frequency . • When a station is received, the “TUNED” indic[...]

43 ENGLISH (2) Presetting stations (remote control unit only) 2 A total of 40 stations (including both FM and AM stations) can be preset. 2 Preset stations using the including remote control unit. 1 T une in the station you want to preset. PF -- M 5 2 9. M 0 2, 3 3 2 Press the MEMO button. Remote control unit PF 01 M 5 2 9. M 0 3 Use the“+” and[...]

44 ENGLISH (4) Listening to preset stations (remote control unit only) Example: Listening to the station preset at number P03 (This operation is only possible from the remote control unit.) 1 Use the “+” and “–” preset buttons to select preset number “3” or press the “3” button on the numeric keypad to display preset number “P03[...]

45 ENGLISH (6) RDS search Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide RDS service. 1 Set the band to “FM”. 2 Press the RDS button until “RDS” appears on the display . Remote control unit Remote control unit 3 Press the TUNING + (UP) or – (DOWN) button to automatically begin the RDS search operation. Remote control [...]

46 ENGLISH • If no TP station is found when all the frequencies are searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is displayed. (8) TP search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic program (TP stations). 1 Set the band to “FM”. 2 Press the RDS button until “TP” appears on the display . Remote control unit Remote control unit 3 Press t[...]

47 ENGLISH 12 EXP ANDING TO A 6.1- OR 7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM • The DHT -M330DV is equipped with a decoder function allowing 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, etc.), as well as PRE OUT connectors for surround back channels (SBL and SBR). • The DHT -M330DV is also equipped with a pre-out connector for a subw[...]

48 ENGLISH (3) 6.1- or 7.1-channel surround playback z Changing the Quick Setup settings At “SPEAKER SETUP” under “Quick Setup procedure” (page 27), select the configuration to be used, “6.1CH” or “7.1CH”. x Checking and adjusting the playback level using test tones Before playing, use test tones to check and adjust the playback lev[...]

49 ENGLISH Surround The A VR-M330 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to ac hieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater . Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consist[...]

50 ENGLISH DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems . DTS offers the same “5.1” playback channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right and center , surround left and surround right) as well as the stereo 2-channel mode. The signals f[...]

51 ENGLISH DTS-ES Extended Surround TM DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression thanks to furthe[...]

52 ENGLISH Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses proprietary technology of Dolby Laboratories to create a virtual surround sound field usi ng only two speakers for the front channels, allowing the user to experience sound as if surround speakers were actually being used. 2 Features of Dolby Virtual Speaker sound B Accurate sur[...]

53 ENGLISH • The included remote control unit can be used to turn the power to the standby mode after a maximum of 120 minutes. (Sleep timer) • Use this function to automatically switch the power to the standby mode after a specific amount of time (minutes). Example: T o set the power to the standby mode in 50 minutes according to the clock. Be[...]

54 ENGLISH 2 Making system connections between the A VR-M330 and the DVD player (DVD-M330) makes operation even easier . (For instructions on connections, refer to “Connecting the audio components” on pages 14.) 2 System functions will not work properly if the input/output function settings are not right for the connected components. Be su re t[...]

55 ENGLI 16 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY • This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were immediatel y before the power is switched off. This function eliminates the need to perform complicated resettings when the power is switched on. • The unit is also equipped with a back-up memory[...]

56 ENGLISH Check again before assuming the player is malfunctioning 2 Are all the connections correct ? 2 Are you following the instructions in the manual ? 2 Are the speakers and other components operating properly ? If this unit does not seem to be functioning properly , check the table below . If this does not solve the problem, this unit may be[...]

57 ENGLI 19 SPECIFICA TIONS 2 Audio Section • Power Amplifier Section Rated output: Front: 17 W + 17 W (6 Ω /ohm load, 1 kHz, T .H.D. 10 %) Center: 20 W (6 Ω /ohm load, 1 kHz, T .H.D. 10 %) Surround: 17 W + 17 W (6 Ω /ohm load, 1 kHz, T .H.D. 10 %) Subwoofer: 20 W (6 Ω /ohm load, 1 kHz, T .H.D. 10 %) Output terminals: Speaker impedance: 6[...]

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