1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Denon Manuals
  4. Receiver
  5. AVR1910 - Multi-Zone Home Theater Receiver
  6. Owner's manual

Denon AVR-1910 Owner's Manual

Denon av surround receiver user manual
Hide thumbs Also See for AVR-1910:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Service Manual , Owner's Manual
AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1910
Owner's Manual
Manuel de l'Utilisateur
b The illustrations used for explaining operations in this manual show the buttons of
the remote control unit.
The same operations can be performed using the buttons with the same names on
the main unit panel.
b Les illustrations des boutons présentes dans ce manuel servent à expliquer le
fonctionnement de la télécommande.
Vous pouvez contrôler l'appareil à l'aide du bouton portant le même nom sur la
façade de l'appareil.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Denon AVR-1910

Summary of Contents for Denon AVR-1910

  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1910 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur b The illustrations used for explaining operations in this manual show the buttons of the remote control unit. The same operations can be performed using the buttons with the same names on the main unit panel.
  • Page 2 ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • 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 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Selecting the Surround Mode ····················································42 q Playing sources according to the sources’ audio signal format/ number of channels (Standard Playback) ····································42 w Playing in a DENON original surround mode ··························43 e Direct Playback ·······································································43 r Stereo Playback ······································································44 t Playing the Pure Direct mode ················································44 Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (Parameter) ························44...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Flow of operations through playback Perform the operations leading to playback on the AVR-1910 in the order shown below. Connections Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10) ⇩ Connecting the Speakers (vpage 11) ⇩ Connecting Devices (vpage 12) ⇩ Turning the Power On (vpage 17)

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    Note Wall About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1910, the included remote control unit (RC- 1117) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. DENON system components Non-DENON system components •...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front Panel Q0 Q1 Q3 Q4 r t y Buttons, terminals and displays only provided on the main unit Power indicator ·········································· (17) W3 MASTER VOLUME indicator Power switch (hON jOFF) ················ (17 , 64) W4 Display Headphones jack (PHONES) ······················...

  • Page 8: Display

    ENGLISH Display Decoder indicators The indicator for the currently operating decoder lights. Input audio signal indicators Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. Front speaker indicator These light according to the settings of the front A and B speakers (vpage 42).

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel HDMI connectors ······································· (13) REMOTE CONTROL jacks Connect a device that supports the remote Digital audio connectors ··························· (14) control function. VIDEO connectors ····································· (15) PRE OUT connector ··································· (11) SIRIUS connector ······································ (16) Analog audio connectors ·························· (14) FM/AM antenna terminals ························...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Unit

    Part Names and Functions Operations possible remote control Operations on the AVR-1910 Operations on six devices other that the AVR-1910 • Preset the remote control codes of the devices to be operated (vpage 52). • Switch two device selector switches according to the devices to be operated.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Connection Flow Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10) Connecting the Speakers (vpage 11) Connecting Devices (vpage 12) Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals (vpage 13) HDMI (vpage 12) Monitor (TV) (vpage 13) Playback Components Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player (vpage 14) •...

  • Page 12: Converting Input Video Signals For Output

    • The video conversion function supports the NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL -N, PAL -M and PAL -60 formats. • The resolution of the video signal input to the AVR-1910’s HDMI terminal is the resolution set at “Resolution” (vpage 34). (1080p HDMI signals and 1080p component signals are output at 1080p, regardless of the setting.)

  • Page 13: Installing/Setting The Speakers

    Installing/Setting the Speakers • The AVR-1910 is compatible with various types of surround playback. • Decide on the surround modes to be played on the AVR-1910 before making connections and settings. a Determine the Speaker Layout. Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Speakers

    ENGLISH s Set the “Amp Assign” Mode According to the Speaker Layout. The signals output from the AVR-1910’s SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminals can be switched to signals of the surround mode being used (vpage 25 “Amp Assign”). Amp assign mode SURR.

  • Page 15: Connecting Devices

    Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1910, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it.

  • Page 16: Connecting Devices Not Equipped With Hdmi Terminals

    HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product). • When the AVR-1910 is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, also connect the AVR-1910 and TV using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 17 Control dock for iPod ® Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1910. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.
  • Page 18 “Assign” (vpage 33) NOTE • To record video signals through the AVR-1910, use the same type of video cable for connection between the AVR-1910 and the player as the cable used for connection between the AVR-1910 and the recorder.
  • Page 19 “EXT. IN” can also be selected with SIRIUS Connector • The AVR-1910 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready ® receiver. You can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service. • Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel.

  • Page 20: Once Connections Are Completed

    ENGLISH Antenna terminals Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) AM outdoor antenna Ground n AM loop antenna assembly Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. Bend in the reverse direction. W ith the antenna on top of any stable surface.

  • Page 21: Settings

    Settings With the AVR-1910, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. Menu map P ress Operations The menu is displayed. Setting menus 1. Parameter MENU 1.Parameter 2.Information...

  • Page 22: Examples Of On-Screen Display And Front Display

    ENGLISH 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. On-screen Display Top menu display MENU 1.Parameter 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select Display when changing settings 5-1-1.Input Assign SAT/CBL...

  • Page 23: Making The Optimum Settings For The Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup)

    Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. Audyssey Auto Setup Flow Step 1 :Connect the included Setup Microphone (vpage 21) Step 2 :Audyssey Auto Setup Preparations (vpage 21)
  • Page 24 • When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure. Check the speaker connections. “ ” page 11 Connecting the Speakers Turn on the power of the TV and subwoofer. Set the TV’s input to the AVR-1910. Turn on the AVR-1910’s power. “ ” page 17 Turning the Power On Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.
  • Page 25 Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign) The signals output from the AVR-1910’s SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminals can be switched to signals of the surround mode being used. Front Press to select “Amp Assign”. Press to select Amp Assign Mode. 3-1.Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position.
  • Page 26 • If the result still differs from the actual connection status after re- measurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-1910 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement pro- cess from the beginning.
  • Page 27 Error Messages If the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure over again.

  • Page 28: Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup)

    ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Use this procedure to change the Audyssey Auto Setup settings or to change the various audio, video and display settings. The set can be used without changing these settings. Make these settings as necessary. For a description of “Menu map”...
  • Page 29 Setting contents Setting items Speaker Config. Surround : Set the presence and size of the Surround speakers. • Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately play back low Select speaker configuration frequencies. and size. • Small Use of a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for (bass reproduction capability) low frequencies.
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Setting items Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tones. F L (Front L)/ C (Center)/ FR (Front R)/ Set the volume of the test SBR z (Surround Back R)/ SBL z (Surround Back L)/ SL (Surround L)/ tone to be the same when it FHL (Front Height L)/ FHR (Front Height R)/ SW (Subwoofer) : Select is output from each speaker.
  • Page 31 OFF : Not compensated. for timing shift in audio and video output. HDMI Audio Out Amp : Use speakers connected to AVR-1910 for audio playback. Select HDMI audio output TV : Use speakers of TV for audio playback. device. NOTE When the HDMI control function is operating, the setting of audio playback in the connected TV takes priority (vpage 49 “Controlling HDMI-...
  • Page 32 ENGLISH Making the audio settings (Audio Setup) Make settings for audio playback. Setting items EXT.IN SW Level +15dB : This is the recommended level. Set the playback level of the +10dB / +5dB / 0dB : Select the level according to the player being used. analog subwoofer signals input from the external input terminals (EXT.IN).
  • Page 33 Making the ZONE2 settings (ZONE2 Setup) Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. “ZONE2 Setup” is displayed when ZONE2 is selected with “Amp Assign” (vpage 25). Setting items Setting contents –12dB ~ +12dB (0dB) Level Lch Adjust the left channel output level.
  • Page 34 ENGLISH Setting items On-Screen Display Tuner Information This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed Make the settings related to when a tuner operation is performed. A lways : Show display continuously. displays on the TV screen. • • 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. •...

  • Page 35: Making The Input Settings (Input Setup)

    Making the input settings (Input Setup) Make the settings related to the currently selected input source. Before displaying the menu screen, press to switch to the input source to be set. The items that can be set differ according to the selected input source. The set can be used without changing these settings.
  • Page 36 • With the default settings, the control dock for iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign” , if AVR-1910 and control dock for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input source.
  • Page 37 Making the video settings (Video) The items that can be set depend on the input source and the “Assign” setting. Setting items Setting contents Video Select Source : Play the picture and sound of the input source. Switch video input source DVD / HDP / TV / SAT/CBL / VCR / DVR / V.AUX : Select video input while listening...
  • Page 38 All : Repeat all songs. One : Repeat the current song. OFF : Cancel repeat mode. n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is connected Songs : Shuffle all songs. Albums : Shuffle songs from current album only.
  • Page 39 Presetting Radio Stations (Auto Preset) Setting items Setting contents Auto Preset This can be set when the source is set to TUNER . Use the auto preset function Start : Start the auto preset process. to program radio stations. If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually.
  • Page 40 ENGLISH Setting Radio Reception Restrictions (Parental Lock) Setting items Lock Setting This can be set when the source is set to SIRIUS . channel radio 1. Press reception limits. uio p 2. Using , input the password (4 digits number) and press 3.

  • Page 41: Playback

    (vpage 40) Operations During Playback (vpage 42) Selecting the Surround Mode (vpage 42) q Standard Playback (vpage 42) w Playing in a DENON original surround mode (vpage 43) e Direct Playback (vpage 43) r Stereo Playback (vpage 44) t Playing the Pure Direct mode (vpage 44)

  • Page 42: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts

    • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. Playing Components Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod ®...

  • Page 43: Listening To Sirius Satellite Radio Programs

    Press to select “FM” or “AM”. Rear Tune in the desired broadcast station. q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning) Press to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then use to select the station you want to hear. w To tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press to turn off the display’s “AUTO”...
  • Page 44 ENGLISH • The channel switches continuously when is pressed and held. • The song title, artist name, composer name, category and reception level can be checked by pressing on the main unit. • The time (default : 30 sec) for which the on- screen display are displayed can be set at menu “On-Screen Display”...

  • Page 45: Operations During Playback

    Playing Components Operations During Playback Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Front Press • The sound is reduced to the level set at menu “Mute Level” (vpage 30). • To cancel, press again. Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume.

  • Page 46: Playing In A Denon Original Surround Mode

    HD AUDIO indicator lights. z2：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and the AVR-1910’s “AFDM” setting (vpage 45) is set to “ON” . z3：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”...

  • Page 47: Stereo Playback

    Selecting the Surround Mode r Stereo Playback This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Select the input source by pressing Front and play the source (vpage 38).
  • Page 48 ENGLISH Setting items Center Image 1.0 (0.3) Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. Panorama ON : Set. OFF : Do not set. Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound. Dimension 0 ~ 6 (3) Shift sound image center...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Tone (Tone Control)

    Setting items Setting contents Front Height ON : Use the front height channel. OFF : Do not use the front height channel. Set whether or not to use the front height channel. This can also be set by pressing Subwoofer ATT ON : The input from the subwoofer channel is attenuated.

  • Page 50: Adjust Tonal Quality For Each Speaker Using Graphic Equalizer (Manual

    ENGLISH Setting items Dynamic EQ ON : Use Dynamic EQ function. OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ function. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating • W hen set to “ON”, “ sound quality as volume is • W hen “MultEQ”...

  • Page 51: Restoring Compressed Audio To Nearly Pre-Compressed Conditions For Playback (Restorer)

    Adjusting the Sound Field Effect (Parameter) Restoring compressed audio to nearly pre-compressed conditions for playback (RESTORER) • Such compressed audio formats 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.

  • Page 52: Convenient Functions

    When playing the player, the AVR-1910 input function switches to the function of that player • To play the TV’s sound on the AVR-1910, make optical digital connections (vpage 13 “Connecting the TV”). • To use this function, set “HDMI Control” (vpage 28) to “ON”.

  • Page 53: Adjust The Volume Of The Different Speakers

    Adjust the volume of the different speakers You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. Adjust the volume of the different speakers Press Channel Volume 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB SBR 0.0dB 0.0dB SBL 0.0dB...

  • Page 54: Playing 2-Channel Sound In Zone2 (Multizone Function)

    Perform the settings at “ZONE2 Setup” . “Making the ZONE2 settings” (vpage 30) w ZONE2 playback by audio output The audio signals connected to the AVR-1910’s ZONE2 output terminals (ZONE2 OUT) are output to the ZONE2’s amplifier and played with that amplifier. Connection (ZONE2)

  • Page 55: Operating The Connected Devices By Remote Control Unit

    Operating the Connected Devices by Remote Control Unit Registering Preset Codes DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. Switch MAIN/TV : To register a TV DEVICE : To operate a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player,...
  • Page 56 SOURCE SELECT / Calling out the top menus TOP MENU Rear 0 ~ 9, +10 Number input / Track selection BD Player Default setting DENON (Preset code) function (121) Special Remarks ＊ : The initial setting of Preset code is 111 (DVD Player). Rear Operating Registered Devices Digital Video Recorder / Video Deck...

  • Page 57: Assigning Buttons That Are Not Used To Operate Other Devices (Punch Through Function)

    SKIP + Disc skip + Manual search (fast-reverse / fast-forward) Auto search (cue) Rear 0 ~ 9, +10 Number input / Track selection Default setting DENON Front (111) (Preset code) Special Remarks Rear Assigning buttons that are Not Used to Operate Other Devices (Punch Through Function) The Blu-ray disc Player/DVD player, Digital Video recorder, video deck, or CD player can be operated as described below even when is set to the “SAT/CBL ”...

  • Page 58: Other Information

    ENGLISH Other Information Surround The AVR-1910 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. Dolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 59 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; 7 ,212,872; 7 ,333,929;...

  • Page 60: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Channel output Surround mode Surround Surround Front L/R Center Back L/R PURE DIRECT, DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY TrueHD...
  • Page 61 Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only Panorama Dimension C. Width PURE DIRECT, DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DTS NEO:6...
  • Page 62 ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Note ANALOG Surround mode STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD HI RES DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS (–HD) + PLgx CINEMA DTS (–HD) + PLgx MUSIC DTS (–HD) + PLgz DTS (–HD) + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA...
  • Page 63 Button Note Linear Surround mode ANALOG (multi ch) STANDARD MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC MULTI IN + PLgz MULTI IN + Dolby EX MULTI CH IN 7 .1 F D (7 .1) DIRECT DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    • Please re-install AVR-1910 in a place having good ventilation. • Use speakers having impedance • Please use speakers which have less than that specified.
  • Page 65 • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player is • Use a DTS-compatible player. not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1910’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” setting is set to “PCM” . mode. HDMI audio •...
  • Page 66 HDMI connections. When performing • HDMI’s function the following operating. operations on a connected device, AVR-1910 has the same operations. ⋅ Power ON/OFF ⋅ Switching audio output devices ⋅ Adjust volume ⋅ Switch input source GiPodH Symptom Cause iPod cannot be •...

  • Page 67: Restoring All The Settings To As They Were At The Time Of Purchase (Resetting The Microprocessor)

    Restoring all the settings to as they were at the time of purchase (Resetting the Microprocessor) Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. Turn off the power using on the main unit.
  • Page 68 Curtis Mathes Advent Adventura Cytron Aiko Daewoo Akai 018, 019, 034, 119, 137, 151 Daytron Albatron 127, 131 Dell Alleron Denon America Action DiamondVision Ampro Dimensia Amtron Disney Anam Dumont Anam National 035, 038 Durabrand 030, 036, 079, 137 151, 154...
  • Page 69 DEVICE SELECT : DVD/HDP Vidikron Vidtech 012, 030, 036 Viewsonic 061, 076, 142 Blu-ray Disc Player Viking Denon Viore Vizio 061, 093, 094, 095, 126, 144 DVD Player 010, 012, 030, 033, 036, Wards 039, 137, 151, 155 Accele Vision...
  • Page 70 Daewoo 063, 076 Davidson Linksys Media Center PC Dell Microsoft Denon Mind DIRECTV Niveus Media Durabrand Northgate Dynatech Panasonic Electrohome Philips 063, 065, 066, 067, 068, 072 Electrophonic Proscan Emerson 063, 065, 072, 077 Fisher ReplayTV Fuji Samsung 065, 067, 072...
  • Page 71 Audio Alchemy Audio Pro 041, 046 Audio-Technica 013, 027 B & K California Audio Labs Carver 040, 041 Denon 001, 042, [111] DMX Electronics 008, 034, 042 Dynamic Bass 001, 002, 003, 007, 012, 036, 038 Genexxa 020, 041 Harman/Kardon...
  • Page 72 D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10250 005DA...

This manual is also suitable for:

1910 - avr av receiver

Table of Contents