AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1611 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manual del usuario Version simplifiée Simple Versión sencilla version Version basique Basic Versión básica version Version avancée Advanced Versión avanzada version “Part names and functions” Information (vpage 61) Informations “Nomenclature et fonctions“...
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL NOTES ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO WARNINGS • Avoid high temperatures. • Eviter des températures élevées. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur installed in a rack. suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.
Getting started 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. Contents Getting started ··············································································1 Accessories ··················································································1 About this manual ·········································································1...
HDMI cable. Dock connecrivity for iPod and network streaming If an optional DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W) is connected to this unit, you can listen to Internet radio or enjoy music and photos stored in your PC.
Simple version (Simple setup guide) Simple version Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to using it in a home theater. The “Simple version” describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers. See page 28 for the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. n Before connecting the unit, turn off the power to all devices.
ENGLISH Install This unit can perform 2.0/2.1 to 7.1-channel surround playback. Here, we explain setup using the example of 5.1-channel speaker playback. 120˚ Listening position Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker SW Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) SR Surround speaker (R) The “Simple version”...
Audio cable (sold separately) Subwoofer Speaker cables with built-in (sold separately) amplifier Use only an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (a certified HDMI product). Using a cable without the HDMI logo (an uncertified 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 Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet...
ENGLISH Turn on power Turn on the TV and subwoofer power. Power on Change the TV input to the input of this unit. POWER ON Press to turn on power to the unit. The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on.
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About setup microphone placement • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening area, as shown in GExample qH. For best results, we recommend you measure in six positions, as shown in the illustration (up to six positions).
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ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) Preparation • In step 1, you will perform measurements at the main listening position. Connect the setup microphone to the • This step automatically checks the speaker configuration and speaker size, and calculates the channel SETUP MIC jack of this unit.
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Step 3 Step 4 Calculating Check On the screen, use Step 2 to check, and then press to select “Calculate”, and then press ENTER Measuring results are analyzed, and the frequency response of each speaker in the listening room is determined. Step3:Calculating MultEQ Calculating...
ENGLISH 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 Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections.
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Play back disc Press to switch an input source for a player used for playback. Play the component connected to this unit. Make the necessary settings on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. Adjust the sound volume. VOL d ··········································· Volume up VOL f ······································...
ENGLISH Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 13 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 19 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 24 n Refer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices.
Connections 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 information.
ENGLISH Important information How the on-screen display appears in accordance with the video input signal The way the on-screen display of the menus, status, etc., is displayed differs according to the type of video signal input to this unit. n When video signals are input from the HDMI or component video connector •...
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About ARC (Audio return channel) function The Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4a enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data “upstream” to this unit. NOTE • To enable the ARC function,set “HDMI Control” to “ON” (vpage 51). •...
ENGLISH 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)” (vpage 13). • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14). To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection.
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14). Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately) Video cable (Yellow)
• For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD- 3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately). • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.
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 use it to remotely control ZONE2 (another room).
ENGLISH Important information n Using the “Source Select” menu SOURCE SELECT Press Display the “Source Select” menu. Source Select TUNER SAT/CBL GAME V.AUX DOCK The currently selected input source is highlighted. ]:Source [ENT]:Select uio p to select the input source, ENTER then press The input source is set and the source...
Prepare for playback. Connect the DENON control dock for iPod to this unit (vpage 18 “Connecting a control dock for iPod”). Set the iPod ® in the DENON control dock for iPod. Press POWER ON to turn on power to the unit.
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ENGLISH Playing an iPod ® Viewing photos and videos on an iPod ® in the Remote mode This unit can play back on a TV screen photos and data stored on an iPod equipped with a slide show or video function. Press and hold SEARCH to set the...
Tuning in radio stations Listening to FM/AM broadcasts TUNER Press to switch the input source to “TUNER”. BAND Press to select “FM” or “AM”. When listening to an FM broadcast. AM When listening to an AM broadcast. Tune in the desired broadcast station.
The surround effects suitable for the source type or according to your liking can be selected from the DENON original sound mode and is used for playback. • If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played.
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Select the mode corresponding to the playback contents with the menu “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” (vpage 44) 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 to the front speakers than in “Cinema”...
NOTE When the input signal is Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD or DTS Express, you cannot select DENON original surround mode. Stereo playback This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel) vpage 28 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 32 F Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) vpage 34 F How to make detailed settings vpage 36 F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit vpage 56 ENGLISH...
ENGLISH Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel) Here we describe the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers, see “Simple version (Simple setup guide)” (vpage 3). Procedure for speaker settings Install Connect (vpage 29) Set up speakers (vpage 31)
Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see page 4. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 5. 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) connection For 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) playback, set “Amp Assign” in “Set up speakers” (vpage 31) to “Front Height”.
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ENGLISH Connect Front A/B connection The second set of front speakers can be connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals. In this case, set “Amp Assign” of “Set up speakers” (vpage 31) to “Front B”. FL(B) FL(A) FR(A) FR(B) For surround playback of a multichannel source, if you connect the center speaker, surround speakers and subwoofers, 5.1-channel playback is available.
Set up speakers Here we describe how to set up speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the method of setting up 5.1-channel speakers, see “Simple version”, “Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup)” (vpage 6). First install and connect the speakers to this unit. Connect the setup microphone.
ENGLISH Playback (Advanced operation) Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 19) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 24) n HDMI control function (vpage 32) n Sleep timer function (vpage 33) n Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage 33) n Quick select function (vpage 34) n Various memory functions (vpage 34) Convenient functions HDMI control function When you make an HDMI connection with a TV or player compatible...
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. SLEEP Press and display the time you want to set. The “SLEEP” indicator on the display lights. •...
ENGLISH 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 Set the items below to the settings you want to save.
Playback ZONE SELECT Switch to “ZONE2”. The remote control unit switches to the operating mode for ZONE2. Press Press ZONE/DEVICE ON to turn on the ZONE2 power. indicator on the display lights. • Also, pressing any of input source select Input source select buttons button in standby mode turns on the power.
ENGLISH How to make detailed settings Menu map 1. Audio Adjust For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. MENU 2. Information 1.Audio Adjust 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup...
Examples of on-screen display and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Top menu display [ENT]:Select Display when changing settings Default SAT/CBL GAME V.AUX [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back Default SAT/CBL GAME V.AUX [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back...
Repeat step 2 to change the name then press to register it. Example: For changing the input source from “DVD” to “DENON” q Place the cursor at “V”. w Press twice.
Keyboard screen n Display of a keyboard input screen 5-4.Rename [DVD ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ’()*+-./:;<=>? [a/A] [SP] [ ] [ ] [OK] [SFT]:a/A [SRCH]:Normal [ENT]:Input [RTN]:Cancel q Cursor w Character input section e Cursor r Keyboard section t Upper (Symbols)- / lower (Numbers)-case character switching key y Space key u OK key i Cursor keys...
ENGLISH Input Setup Items that can be set with the Input Setup procedure Auto Preset (vpage 40) Preset Skip (vpage 40) 5-1.Auto Preset 5-2.Preset Skip Block Auto Tuning A Block Presets: ON Preset Station Memory A1 FM 87.50MHz : ON A2 FM 89.10MHz : ON Storing Preset Memory A3 FM 98.10MHz : ON Start...
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Preset Name Assign a name to a preset memory. Setting items Setting details • Up to eight characters can be input. A1 – G8 Select the preset channel. • For character input, see page 38. TUNER Default Yes : Reset to the defaults. The changed preset name No : Do not reset to the defaults.
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ENGLISH Input Setup Setting items Component Comp1 (Component video) Set this to change the None : Do not assign a component video input connector to the selected component video input input source. connectors assigned to the input sources. • At time of purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as shown below.
One : A file being played is played repeatedly. mode. OFF : Repeat playback mode is canceled. Shuffle n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is Make settings for shuffle connected mode. Songs : All files are played in shuffle playback mode.
ENGLISH Audio Adjust Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal. Setting items n In the PLgx or PLg mode Mode Set the play modes for the Cinema : Surround sound mode optimized for movie sources. different surround modes.
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Setting items Setting details n For 2-channel sources S.Back Sets the method of ON : The surround back channel is used. generating of the surround OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels. back channel. n For Multi-channel sources Set the decoding method for the surround back channel.
ENGLISH Audio Adjust Audyssey Settings Set MultEQ ® , Dynamic EQ ® and Dynamic Volume ® . These can be selected after Audyssey ® Auto Setup has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey technology, please see page 69. NOTE If you have not performed Auto Setup, or if you change the speaker settings after performing Auto Setup, you may not be able to select Dynamic EQ/Dynamic Volume, and “Run Audyssey”...
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Setting items Setting details Dynamic Volume ® Midnight : Most adjustment to softest and loudest sounds. Solve the problem of large Evening : Medium adjustment to loudest and softest sound. variations in volume level Day : Least adjustment to loudest and softest sounds. between TV, movies and OFF : Do not use the “Dynamic Volume”.
ENGLISH Audio Adjust 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 generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original sound before compression.
Speaker Setup Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey Auto Setup. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey Auto Setup, it will not be possible to select MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume (vpage 46, 47). •...
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ENGLISH Manual Setup Setting items Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by Set subwoofer and LFE subwoofer. signal range playback. • LFE : The low range signal of the channel set to “Small” speaker size is added to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer.
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Setting items Setting details Front Speaker Setup DIRECT/STEREO : The front speakers used in the direct, stereo and pure Set the front speakers to direct play modes (2 channel) are set in advance. use for every surround • A:Front speaker A is used. mode.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. Setting items 2ch DIRECT/STEREO Setting : Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel Select the method for direct and stereo playback modes. setting the speakers used •...
ZONE2 Setup Set the audio to play back with ZONE2. “ZONE2 Setup” is displayed when “ZONE2” is selected with “Amp Assign”. Setting items Setting details Level Lch –12dB – +12dB (0dB) Adjust the left channel output level. Level Rch –12dB – +12dB (0dB) Adjust the right channel output level.
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ENGLISH Manual Setup Setting items On-Screen Display Master Volume : Display the master volume during adjustment. (Continued) • Bottom : Display at the bottom. • Top : Display at the top. • OFF : Turn display off. When the master volume display is hard to see when superimposed on movie subtitles, set to “Top”.
Information Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details MAIN ZONE Status Show information about This item shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. current settings. Select Source / Name / Surround Mode / Input Mode / Decode Mode / Video Select / Video Mode / Content Type NOTE etc.
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 Category Brand Preset code buttons Blu-ray Disc player DENON 32258 DVD player DENON 32134 Television SONY 10810 Satellite set top box DirecTV...
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Pressing ui, select the brand name. Then press ENTER Brand[1/1] - DVD - Daewoo Dantax Denon Disney Durabrand [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back • When there are several pages of brand names, the pages can be switched by pressing the remote control unit’s CH + or CH –.
ENGLISH Registering preset codes The screen shown below is displayed, and registration of the preset code is completed. Remote Preset Codes setup is finished. Press [AMP]button. And Press [Enter]button to return MENU. [ENT]:OK ENTER • The menu screen is retrieved. Press then Either of the screens below is displayed.
Operating components n TV operation Operation buttons Function ZONE/DEVICE ON Power onz ZONE/DEVICE OFF Power standbyz CH +, – Switch channels (up/down) MENU Menu Cursor operation uio p SETUP Setup ENTER Enter setting RETURN Return Manual search (fast-reverse/fast-forward) Playback Auto search (cue) Pause Stop 0 –...
ENGLISH Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 61 F Other information vpage 64 F Troubleshooting vpage 71 F Specifications vpage 73 F Index vpage 73...
Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q9 W0 W1 W3 W4 V.AUX INPUT connectors ·························· (17) Power operation button Remove the cap covering the connectors when (ON/STANDBY) ······································ (6, 11) you want to use them.
Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). ZONE/DEVICE power buttons ············ (35, 56) Zone mode indicators ·························· (35, 56) Input source select buttons ················· (19, 35) QUICK SELECT buttons ······················· (34, 35) Muting button (MUTE) ························...
ENGLISH Inserting the batteries q Slide the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R6/AA e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE •...
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 surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each surround mode. Symbols in the table S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set.
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ENGLISH Surround AFDM Surround mode (vpage 24) S.Back (vpage 45) (vpage 44) DIRECT (2 channel) DIRECT (Multi-channel) STEREO MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY TrueHD DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS-HD DTS Express...
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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. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode.
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ENGLISH Surround Surround mode (vpage 24) NOTE ANALOG LINEAR PCM MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN + PLgx CINEMA z2z3 MULTI CH IN + PLgx MUSIC z1z3 MULTI CH IN + PLgz MULTI CH IN + Dolby EX z1z3 MULTI CH IN 7.1 F D (7.1)
Explanation of terms Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital signal format Adobe RGB color / Adobe YCC601 color developed by Dolby Laboratories. Like x.v.Color, each of these color spaces defines A total of 5.1 channels are played: 3 front channels a palette of available colors that is larger than the (“FL”...
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ENGLISH Explanation of terms DTS NEO:6™ Surround DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology Progressive (sequential scanning) achieving 6.1-channel surround playback This is a scanning system of video signal that with 2-channel sources. It includes “DTS NEO:6 displays 1 frame of video as one image. Compared Cinema”...
After turning on the • This unit amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and please power, the power contact the DENON service adviser. indicator is blinking red in intervals of approximately 0.5 seconds. Set does not operate •...
ENGLISH GHDMIH Symptom Cause/Solution No audio is • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. output with HDMI • When outputting HDMI audio from the speakers, set “HDMI connection. Audio Out” on the menu to “Amp”. • When outputting HDMI audio from a TV, set “HDMI Audio Out” on the menu to “TV”.