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Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1910 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Button illustrations used in this manual for operation explanation are for the Remote Control Unit. You can operate the unit using the button of the same name on the front panel of the unit.
Page 2 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA IMPOTANT SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect INSTRUCTIONS the plug from the wall socket outlet. CAUTION Read these instructions. The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Keep these instructions.
Page 3 SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Page 4 Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht om zich van elk afvalmateriaal te ontdoen volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften. DENON EUROPE Volg voor het wegdoen van de speler de voorschriften voor de verwijdering van wit- en bruingoed op.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
(Standard Playback) ····································42 Other Information ·······························································55 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ······························3 w Playing in a DENON original surround mode ··························43 Part Names and Functions ···························································4 e Direct Playback ·······································································43 Front Panel ····················································································4 r Stereo Playback ······································································43 Display ··························································································5...
Page 6: Flow Of Operations Through Playback
ENGLISH Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Flow of operations through playback Perform the operations leading to playback on the AVR-1910 in the order shown below.
Page 7: Cautions On Handling
• Moving the unit Unit Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power In addition to the AVR-1910, the included remote control unit (RC- outlet. 1117) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
Page 8: Part Names And Functions
ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Front Panel Button that function in the same way as remote control buttons For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Power operation button MASTER VOLUME control knob ··············· (37) (ON/STANDBY) ··········································...
Page 9: Display
ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Display Decoder indicators The indicator for the currently operating decoder During “MultEQ” , “Dynamic EQ” , lights. “Dynamic Volume” operation When speaker settings are changed after Input audio signal indicators the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure, either Information display the indicators’...
Page 10: Rear Panel
ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Rear Panel HDMI connectors ······································· (13) REMOTE CONTROL jacks Analog audio connectors ·························· (14) ZONE2 connectors ····································(51) Connect a device that supports the remote Digital audio connectors ··························· (14) FM/AM antenna terminals ························ (16) COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ············· (14) control function.
Page 11: Remote Control Unit
Remote control signal transmitter Front Rear control Indicator ····················································· (52) Power buttons ··········································· (17) Operations on the AVR-1910 QUICK SELECT buttons ···························· (50) Operations on six devices other that SOURCE SELECT button ·························· (37) the AVR-1910 System buttons ········································· (52) MENU button ············································...
Page 12: Connections
ENGLISH Connections Connection Flow Important Information Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10) Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats Cables Used for Connections are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
Page 13: Converting Input Video Signals For Output (Video Conversion Function)
[ENT]:Select Master Volume -80.0dB • The resolution of the video signal input to the AVR-1910’s HDMI terminal is the resolution set at Status display: The operating status is displayed temporarily on the “Resolution” (vpage 34). (1080p HDMI signals and 1080p component signals are output at 1080p, screen when the input source is switched or the regardless of the setting.)
Page 14: Installing/Setting The Speakers
ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers When 7.1ch (Surround Back Speaker) Connected When 5.1ch Connected • The AVR-1910 is compatible with various types of surround playback. Front speakers Front speakers • Decide on the surround modes to be played on z1: 22 ~ 30˚...
Page 15: Connecting The Speakers
Surround builtin amplifier speaker speakers 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. BACK/AMP ASSIGN Example of speaker installation...
Page 16: Connecting Devices
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – These connections make for higher quality playback sound with no (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1910, interference between the signals of the bass and treble units.
Page 17: Connecting Devices Not Equipped With Hdmi Terminals
HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product). The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the • When the AVR-1910 is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, HDMI input signals. also connect the AVR-1910 and TV using an HDMI cable.
Page 18 Select the terminal to use and connect the device. CD Player ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1910. For For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting Devices instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control Equipped with HDMI terminals”...
Page 19 “Assign” (vpage 33) NOTE NOTE • To record video signals through the AVR-1910, use the same type of video • To record video signals through the AVR-1910, use the same cable for connection between the AVR-1910 and the player as the cable type of video cable for connection between the AVR-1910 and used for connection between the AVR-1910 and the recorder.
Page 20: Other Devices
ENGLISH Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals Other Devices Video Camera / Game Console Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Antenna terminals The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu-ray Disc Direction of broadcasting station Video camera / player / DVD player (vpage 14).
Page 21: Once Connections Are Completed
ENGLISH Once Connections are Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals n Connection of AM antennas Completed Connecting the Power Cord Push the lever. Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the Turning the Power On power cord. To household Insert the conductor.
Page 22: Settings
ENGLISH 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 uiop P ress to P ress to U se to select the item,...
Page 23: 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 Front Display Description Top menu display MENU : The menu items are displayed here. : The selected line is displayed here.
Page 24: Making The Optimum Settings For The Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup)
ENGLISH 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 Important Information Audyssey MultEQ ® automatically measures the acoustical FHL : Front height speaker (L) Step 1 :Connect the included Setup problems in the listening environment to create the best audio...
Page 25 Audyssey Auto Setup procedure: Turn on the power of the TV and subwoofer. Front Press to select “Front Sp.”. When using a subwoofer with a direct mode Set the TV’s input to the AVR-1910. Set the direct mode to “On” and disable the volume adjustment and crossover frequency setting. Turn on the AVR-1910’s power. Use to select the speakers.
Page 26 Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign) Step 3 : Performing the Audyssey Auto Setup Procedure The signals output from the AVR-1910’s SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminals can be switched to signals of the surround mode Perform Step 4 repeatedly for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and •...
Page 27 “Storing Please wait... ” is values. the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-1910 off, check displayed on the on-screen the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from...
Page 28 ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) Error Messages Check Audyssey Auto Setup If the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is Measurement Results (Parameter Check) displayed.
Page 29: 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, Making the speaker settings (Speaker Setup) video and display settings. The set can be used without changing these settings. Make these settings as necessary. Default settings are underlined.
Page 30 ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents Speaker Config. Surround : Set the presence and size of the Surround speakers. Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signal to be reproduced by •...
Page 31 ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tones. Crossover Frequency • Always set the crossover frequency to “80 Hz” . When using small F L (Front L)/ C (Center)/ FR (Front R)/ SR (Surround R)/ Set the volume of the test speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency...
Page 32 “ON” . (vpage 49). 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 33 ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Making the audio settings (Audio Setup) Auto Surround Mode ON : Memorize settings. Most recently stored surround mode is Default settings are underlined. Make setting for memorizing automatically selected. surround mode setting for OFF : Do not memorize settings.
Page 34 ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Making the ZONE2 settings (ZONE2 Setup) Making other settings (Option Setup) Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. Setting items Setting contents “ZONE2 Setup” is displayed when ZONE2 is selected with “Amp Assign” (vpage 25). Volume Display : Set the volume display method.
Page 35 ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents On-Screen Display Quick Select Name Default : The changed display names are reset to the defaults. Tuner Information This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed Make the settings related to when a tuner operation is performed.
Page 36: Making The Input Settings (Input Setup)
ENGLISH Making the input settings (Input Setup) Examples of Menu Screen Displays Make the settings related to the currently selected input source. Assign Video Input Mode 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.
Page 37 VCR (iPod) connector. TV is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video • Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign” , if AVR-1910 and control dock signals are output to the monitor. for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input •...
Page 38: Input Mode
ENGLISH Making the input settings (Input Setup) Changing the Input Source’s Input Mode and Decoding mode Making the video settings (Video) (Input Mode) Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. The items that can be set depend on the input source and the “Assign” setting. The selectable input modes depend on the input source and “Assign”...
Page 39: Source Level
OFF : Cancel repeat mode. (space) 01 2 34 5 6 7 89 GNumbersH Shuffle n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is Default Yes : Reset to the defaults. Make settings for shuffle connected The changed display names No : Do not reset to the defaults.
Page 40 ENGLISH Making the input settings (Input Setup) Presetting Radio Stations (Auto Preset) Assign Name to a Preset Memory (Preset Name) Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents Auto Preset Preset Name This can be set when the source is set to TUNER . This can be set when the source is set to TUNER .
Page 41: Playback
T urn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player. Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts (vpage 39) w Prepare for playback. Front Set the TV’s input to the AVR-1910. Front Operations During Playback (vpage 41) e Load the disc in the player.
Page 42 Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. Select the desired surround mode. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod (vpage 42 “Selecting the Surround Mode”) data. Adjust the desired sound field effects. (vpage 44 “Adjusting the sound Field Effects”)
Page 43: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts
ENGLISH Playing Components Listening to Preset Stations Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts Press to select the memory block (A to G). Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. Basic Operation Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset.
Page 44 ENGLISH Playing Components RDS (Radio Data System) RDS Search PTY Search RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated allows a station to send additional information along with the regular RDS service.
Page 45: Operations During Playback
ENGLISH Playing Components TP Search RT (Radio Text) Operations During Playback Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs “RT” appears on the display when radio text data is received. Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) (TP stations). Set to “MAIN/TV” and Front...
Page 46: Selecting The Surround Mode
T his is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” playback. (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) and the AVR-1910’s “AFDM” setting (vpage 45) is set to “ON” . In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the : DOLBY PLgx can be selected when surround back speakers are z3： T his is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete...
Page 47: Playing In A Denon Original Surround Mode
The desired mode according to the program source and viewing The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal. subwoofer. situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Select the input source by pressing...
Page 48: Adjusting The Sound Field Effects (Parameter)
ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (Parameter) The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. Setting items Setting contents The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround –10dB ~ 0dB mode.
Page 49: Adjusting The Tone (Tone Control)
ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound Field Effect (Parameter) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents AFDM (Auto Flag Detect ON : Set. Front Height ON : Use the front height channel. Mode) OFF : Do not set. OFF : Do not use the front height channel. Set whether or not to use Detects the source’s surround the front height channel.
Page 50: Making The Multeq, Dynamic Eq And Dynamic Volume Settings (Audyssey Settings)
ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound Field Effect (Parameter) Setting items Setting contents Making the MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume Dynamic EQ ON : Use Dynamic EQ function. settings (Audyssey Settings) OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ function. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves Default settings are underlined.
Page 51: Adjust Tonal Quality For Each Speaker Using Graphic Equalizer (Manual
ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound Field Effect (Parameter) Setting items Setting contents Restoring compressed audio to nearly pre-compressed Setting Day : Low setting provides the least adjustments to the loudest and conditions for playback (RESTORER) softest of sounds. Set Dynamic Volume effect. Default settings are underlined.
Page 52: Checking The Status (Information)
ENGLISH Checking the Status (Information) Setting items Setting contents Status Select Source / Surround Mode / Input Mode / Decode Mode / HDMI / Digital / Component / iPod Dock / Video Select / Source Level / i/p Shows information about Scaler / Resolution / Progressive Mode / Aspect current settings.
Page 53: Convenient Functions
Rear Press to set “OFF” . • To play the TV’s sound on the AVR-1910, make optical digital • The “SLEEP” indicator on the display turns connections (vpage 13 “Connecting the TV”). If the HDMI control function does not operate properly, check the off.
Page 54: Adjust The Volume Of The Different Speakers
ENGLISH Naming Quick Select settings Adjust the volume of the Saving frequently used settings “Quick Select Name” (vpage 31). different speakers (Quick Select Function) You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback This function allows you to save all the settings shown in step ZONE2 settings sources or to suit your taste, as described below.
Page 55: Playing 2-Channel Sound In Zone2 (Multizone Function)
“w ZONE2 playback by audio output”. The audio signals connected to the AVR-1910’s ZONE2 output terminals q ZONE2 playback by speaker output (ZONE2 OUT) are output to the ZONE2’s amplifier and played with that w Z ONE2 playback by audio output (PRE OUT) (using an Set the remote control unit’s...
Page 56: Operating The Connected Devices By Remote Control Unit
ENGLISH Operating the Connected Devices by Remote Control Unit Registering Preset Codes Operating Registered Devices iPod DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. Switch Front MAIN/TV : To operate the TV or iPod...
Page 57 Default setting HITACHI (014) 0 ~ 9, +10 Number input / Track selection (Preset code) BD Player DVD Player Special Remarks Default setting DENON DENON z : When (Preset code) punch through function (111) ＊ (121) (vpage 54) is set, this functions as the...
Page 58: Assigning Buttons That Are Not Used To Operate Other Devices (Punch Through Function)
Rear SAT/CBL : Assigning satellite receiver or cable TV buttons to SETUP Setup 0 ~ 9, +10 Number input / Track selection operate other devices RETURN Return Default setting DENON Front Rear Front Rear (111) (Preset code) Press and at the same time. 0 ~ 9, +10 Channels The indicator starts flashing.
Page 59: 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 DTS Surround...
Page 60 ENGLISH Surround DTS 96/24 Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 volume level between television programs, commercials, and between bit quantization on DVD-Video.
Page 61: Surround Modes And Parameters
ENGLISH Surround Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround Surround Front Height D. Comp AFDM Surround Effect Front L/R Center Subwoofer Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Delay Time Subwoofer...
Page 62 ENGLISH Surround Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround mode Dynamic PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only Tone Control Dynamic EQ RESTORER mode only MultEQ Volume (NOTE4) (NOTE5) (NOTE7) (NOTE6)
Page 63 ENGLISH Surround Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY Note Linear Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY ANALOG Surround mode High DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL EX Master DSCRT...
Page 64 ENGLISH Surround Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY Note Linear Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG High DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL Master DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL Resolution (5.1ch) 96/24 TrueHD EX (With...
Page 65: Troubleshooting
• Please re-install AVR-1910 in a – In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. will flash in red place having good ventilation.
Page 66 • Check the connections. 13 ~ 16 speaker. • “S.Back” setting • Set to something other than appears. AVR-1910 and monitor are faulty. “None” . “None” . • The monitor’s input setting is • Set properly. – • The “Parameter” – “Surround •...
Page 67: Restoring All The Settings To As They Were At The Time Of Purchase (Resetting The Microprocessor)
Setup” -– “HDMI Control” to operations on a “OFF” . connected device, When you only want to operate AVR-1910 has the the power on/off each device, set same operations. “Power Off Control” to “OFF” . ⋅ Power ON/OFF ⋅ Switching audio output devices ⋅...
Page 68: Specifications
ENGLISH Specifications Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 90 W+90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W+125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Page 69 Scott 012, 030, 038, 039, 116, 139 Dell 012, 032 Initial Noshi Sears 010, 012, 029, 039, 088, 155 Alleron Denon Innova America Action DiamondVision Insignia 029, 108, 109, 110 Olevia 064, 072, 078 015, 016, 017, 044, 070, Ampro...
Page 70 061, 076, 142 Shinsonic Blu-ray Disc Player Harman/Kardon 082, 140 Philips Viking Sonic Blue Hitachi Polaroid Denon 000, 001, 002, 003, 004, Viore Hiteker Sony 005, 006 ,045, 065, 066, Vizio 061, 093, 094, 095, 126, 144 105, 106, 107 Sansui...
Page 71 052, 053, 054 Magnavox Linksys Microsoft Stack Panasonic Media Center PC Dell Mind 014, 032 Toshiba Microsoft Denon Minolta 008, 010, 021, 022, 032, Sylvania 033, 046, 055 Mind DIRECTV Mitsubishi 010, 038 Symphonic 008, 021, 022, 033 DEVICE SELECT : SAT/CBL...
Page 72 *[ ] : I codici di presettaggio sono impostati in Regal Carver 040, 041 Modellnr Cabletenna fabbrica prima della consegna. Regency Denon 001, 042, [111] Modéle numéro Cableview *[ ] : Los códigos vienen preprogramados de Rembrandt DVD-1800BD Modello No Clearmaster fábrica.
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