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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1609
Owner's Manual
Manuel de l'Utilisateur

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1609 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against CAUTION Retain Instructions –...
  • Page 3 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 •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH n Contents Operations Surround Modes Menu Map ·····················································································17 q Standard Playback ···································································29 Getting Started Examples of Front Display ···························································17 Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································29 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············29 Accessories ·····················································································2 w DSP Simulation Playback ························································30 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 Auto Setup e Direct Playback ·········································································30...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Turning the Power On ··································································37 Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·················49 Selecting the Input Source ···························································37 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Multi-zone Operations ·································································50 Setting the Input Mode ································································37 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the Turning the Power On and Off ·····················································50...

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. In addition to the AVR-1609, the included remote control unit (RC- • Before turning the power switch on •...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH INPUT mode indicators ······························ (37) DYNAMIC VOLUME button ······················· (34) Part Names and Functions b About Dynamic Volume SIGNAL indicators Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). of large variations in volume level between SPEAKERS indicators ·································...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Rear Panel Digital audio connectors Power cord ·················································· (16) (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·················· (10 ~ 13, 15) Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ············ (9, 49) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ············ (11 ~ 13) FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (15) Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ···············································...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Indicator ······················································ (45) ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (50) Power buttons ············································ (37) Source select buttons ···························(37 , 50) b : To select “SIRIUS” as the input source, use QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (44) SAT TU button.

  • Page 10: Connections

    With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-1609. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

  • Page 11: Speaker Connections

    Place the front speakers to the Surround speakers sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible. The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1609. FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER SUBWOOFER 1 speaker 7.1-channels...

  • Page 12: Speaker Connections

    For surround back speakers : NOTE • By default, the AVR-1609’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2”. To use as the surround back • Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 speaker for the main zone, change the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 27).

  • Page 13: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    HDMI connector. b The AVR-1609 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Deep Color. b The AVR-1609 can be connected to a device equipped with an HDMI output connector using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Monitor

    Monitor output NOTE terminals Because video signals are output from the AVR-1609’s monitor output terminal in the same format as the video input signals, the monitor output terminal should be of the same type as the terminal used for input.

  • Page 15: Cd Player

    Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1609. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s CD player operating instructions.

  • Page 16: Tv/Cable Tuner

    When recording via the AVR-1609, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1609’s VCR OUT connector.

  • Page 17: Cd Recorder / Md Recorder / Tape Deck

    “EXT. IN” (vpage 37). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 11). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1609’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.

  • Page 18: Sirius Connector

    ENGLISH SIRIUS connector Antenna terminals When connecting Optical terminal, input ® • The AVR-1609 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver. You can An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Optical terminal allocations “System Setup” – ®...

  • Page 19: External Controller

    ENGLISH n AM loop antenna assembly Connecting the Power Cord Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Remove the vinyl tie and take Bend in the reverse direction. To household Power cord out the connection line.

  • Page 20: Operations

    ENGLISH Operations Menu Map Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Auto Setup (vpage 18 ~ 20) b When the setup microphone is connected. Item number n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection Currently selected line •...

  • Page 21: Preparations

    ENGLISH Auto Setup • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems Preparations in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual your home theater. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control SPEAKERS>...

  • Page 22: Auto Setup

    Turn the AVR-1609 Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) process from the beginning.

  • Page 23: Error Messages

    · The surround back speaker was detected, but the surrounds were Step 5 : Store not detected. The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1609. • Displayed speaker connected with • Check the polarities of the displayed while “Store<” is displayed.

  • Page 24: System Setup

    ENGLISH System Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual System setup operation Button located on both the main unit and the remote control * S y s t e m S e t u p BUTTON unit The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control...

  • Page 25: Speaker Setup

    ~ A5 Distance NOTE A6 ~ S1 Crossover Frequency By default, the AVR-1609’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2”. S p e a k e r S e t u p Test Tone To use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the Restore “Amp Assign”...

  • Page 26: K ~ A5 Distance

    ENGLISH k ~ A5 Distance A6 ~ S1 Crossover Frequency • If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Mode Setup” (vpage Set distance from listening position to speakers. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low 22) in the “System Setup” is set to “Norm”, it is possible to make Before making the settings, measure the distance from the range signal.

  • Page 27: S3 Restore

    ENGLISH Test Tone Start 2. Input Setup S3 Restore Press o to select “Yes”, then press o p to select “Auto” or After the Auto Setup measurements, it is possible to return those Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings “Manual”.

  • Page 28: D ~ H Digital In Assign

    ENGLISH d ~ h Digital In Assign k Audio Delay l EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. Set the subwoofer level for playback. Select according to the player in use. [Display] [Display] [Display]...

  • Page 29: A1 Parental Lock

    ENGLISH A1 Parental Lock A2 Edit Lock Code For any channel, set the radio reception limits. Change the password (See “Parental Lock”). q P ress q P ress ENTER w U sing uiop , input the password (4 digits number) and press w I nput old password (4 digits) using uiop , and press...

  • Page 30: Option Setup

    ENGLISH Mute Level 3. Option Setup s ~ f Volume Control This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute Make various other settings. Set the main zone volume setting. mode is set in the main zone. [Display] Amp Assign [Selectable items] s ~ f Volume Control...

  • Page 31: Auto Surround Mode

    “Amp Assign” (vpage 27). [Selectable items] NOTE When using the AVR-1609 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1098), there is no need to make settings. When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), this function can be used. Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver.

  • Page 32: Surround Modes

    ENGLISH Surround Modes n DTS NEO:6 Standard Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources. This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the Button located on both the main unit and the remote control program source.

  • Page 33: Dsp Simulation Playback

    DSP Simulation Playback e Direct Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Selecting the mode modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 54, 55) to <SELECT/ENTER>...

  • Page 34: Parameter

    Mode • If no adjustment is made for a period of about 5 seconds, the s Cinema EQ adjustments made up that point are registered and the AVR-1609 d D. Comp returns to the original mode. f LFE...

  • Page 35: Mode

    ENGLISH Mode D. Comp Center Width Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source, Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider etc.). sound. [Selectable items] n In the PLgx or PLg mode [Variable range]...

  • Page 36: A2 Sb Ch Out

    A dopt “7.1CH” for the AMP Assign setting. NOTE ・ The default setting for the Amp Assign mode of AVR-1609 is When the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON” , setting is not possible. “ZONE2” .

  • Page 37: A8 Multeq

    ENGLISH A9 Dynamic EQ S0 Dynamic Volume S1 DV Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in Set Dynamic Volume effect. quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception volume level between television programs, commercials, and between [Selectable items] and room acoustics.

  • Page 38: S2 Restorer

    ENGLISH S2 RESTORER S3 Night Mode This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were Optimized setting for late-night listening. before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. treble to obtain richer playback sound.

  • Page 39: Information

    ENGLISH Information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual <STATUS> The information displayed changes each time you press Button located on both the main unit and the remote control The information is displayed for several seconds before the display BUTTON unit...

  • Page 40: Preparations

    ENGLISH Playback Setting the Input Mode Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Preparations Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Set the input mode for this source. BUTTON unit Turning the Power On <INPUT MODE> [INPUT] <BUTTON>...

  • Page 41: Operations During Playback

    ENGLISH Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Operations During Playback Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts <STATUS> Press The current program source and various settings are indicated on Adjusting the Master Volume Basic Operation the display. <MASTER VOLUME> [MASTER Either turn or press For details, refer to “Information”...

  • Page 42: Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

    ENGLISH Presetting Radio Stations Listening to Preset Stations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual (Preset Memory) SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune BUTTON unit them in easily.

  • Page 43: Listening To Sirius Satellite Radio Programs

    ENGLISH Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength Searching Categories and Radio ID Radio Programs Press <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU] Either turn or press What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio? select “SIRIUS”. C A T E G O R Y S E A R C H Simply The Best Radio on RadioTM with all your favorite entertainment <STATUS>...

  • Page 44: Ipod ® Playback

    • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR <ON/STANDBY> <STATUS> q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. (iPod) connector. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) • Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency...

  • Page 45: Listening To Audio

    • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some When viewing a still picture, perform the same operation as with ASD- functions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.

  • Page 46: Other Operations And Functions

    ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Other Operations <ZONE2/REC SELECT> <SOURCE SELECT> • To cancel, press , then turn Button located on both the main unit and the remote control until “ZONE2 SOURCE” is displayed. BUTTON unit •...

  • Page 47: Quick Select Function

    ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, volume This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby level, surround mode, MultEQ, Dynamic Volume, DV setting and mode was set. front speaker can be stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set.

  • Page 48: Remote Control Unit Operations

    Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side Presetting for the DVD/HDP , VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position. • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component you want setting the preset memory.
  • Page 49 ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front Blu-ray Video Disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Disc Player Player (VDP) Receiver (Monitor) SOURCE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL 1 [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE iPod/ TUNER DVD / HDP SAT / CABLE CONTROL 2...
  • Page 50 RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return Default DENON DENON b2 DENON HITACHI HITACHI setting – – – – (111) (111) (121) (108) (007) (134) (Preset code) Special – –...

  • Page 51: Punch Through Function

    ENGLISH Punch Through Function [Front] “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/ HDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.

  • Page 52: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    Main zone Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function FL SW The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-1609 to Amp Assign mode: the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” and “Setting 2”, then set the 7 .1ch...

  • Page 53: Multi-Zone Operations

    ENGLISH Multi-zone Operations Turning off the Sound Temporarily Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to “AUDIO” and BUTTON unit “ZONE2” . Turning the Power On and Off [MUTING] <BUTTON>...

  • Page 54: Other Information

    ENGLISH Other Information Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type About Speaker Installation speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide Surround back speakers a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating...
  • Page 55 “Dolby” , “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DTS NEO:6™ Surround Dolby Laboratories. The AVR-1609 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1- lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the channel surround playback with 2-channel sources.
  • Page 56 ENGLISH Audyssey HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Audyssey MultEQ ® HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every consumer equipment.

  • Page 57: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround Back D. Comp Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer SB CH OUT Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer...
  • Page 58 ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only mode only Tone Control Night Mode Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume MultEQ DV Setting RESTORER (NOTE5) (NOTE5)
  • Page 59 ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY Note LINEAR PCM DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM DIGITAL EX DOLBY (Multi ch) DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL...
  • Page 60 ENGLISH Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL Note LINER PCM DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS ES MTRX DOLBY (Multi ch) DSCRT DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL (With Flag) DIGITAL (2ch) (With Flag) (With Flag) (With no Flag)

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    • Please re-install AVR-1609 in a – In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. will flash in red place having good ventilation.
  • Page 62 • DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. – with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1609’s “Input Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” setting is set to other than mode. “DTS” .
  • Page 63 10 ~ 14 iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source appears. AVR-1609 and monitor are faulty. played. control dock for iPod is not assigned at control dock for • The connection terminal of the •...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications Audio section Tuner section [FM] [AM] • Power amplifier (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Rated output: Front (A, B): Receiving Range: 87 .5 MHz ~ 107 .9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity:...
  • Page 65 024, 049 Cybernex Daytron 003, 049 Aiwa 004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, 087, 092 025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093, Denon 014, [111] , 121 Dimensia 045, 061, 062, 085 Daewoo 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089, 095, 096...
  • Page 66 100, 104, 121 Burmster Regency Siemens Carvery 003, 035 Samsung 014, 023 Signature 045, 144 [111]*, 044 Denon Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025 Simpson Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Signal Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150 Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010...
  • Page 68 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10038 007D...

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