ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / 使用注意事項 / 使用注意事項 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”...
CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-1404/484. To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-1404/484 has to offer, read Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated these instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future if this unit or any other electronic equipment using reference, should any questions or problems arise.
ENGLISH PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal LED (indicator)......(13) transmitter ........(9)
ENGLISH READ THIS FIRST CONNECTIONS This A / V surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these steps. • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections • Note that binding pin plug cords together with have been completed. power cords or placing them near a power •...
ENGLISH Connecting the audio components (2) Connecting the video components To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in sound quality. CD player OUTPUT OUTPUT CD player or other component COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO...
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ENGLISH Connecting the antenna terminals Video game Connecting a Video game equipment • Connect the Video game equipment’s output jacks to this OUTPUT VIDEO OUT unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks. AM LOOP ANTENNA (An Accessory) DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION FM ANTENNA Connecting a Video camera equipment Video camera 75 Ω/ohms...
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Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Note on speaker impedance •...
ENGLISH USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SETTING UP THE SYSTEM Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before using the remote control unit. • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 5 to 8), make the various settings described below on the display. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the this unit.
ENGLISH Before setting up the system Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your surround speaker type. (Initial) Check that all the components are correct, then press the POWER operation switch on the main unit to turn on the power. LARGE SMALL NONE 3 SURR.
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ENGLISH NOTES: Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the center — Assignment of low frequency signal range — speaker to the listening position. • The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “SMALL”...
ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Setting the Digital In Assignment Input the type of components connected to the digital input terminals. Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of the different components before operating them. Use the (left) and (right) buttons to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL input (COAXIAL) terminal.
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Preset memory Operating component stored in the preset memory DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufacturers without using the learning function by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown on the List of Preset Codes (pages 87~89).
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No setting NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components (page 12). • The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position.
ENGLISH OPERATION Playing the input source Before operating Preparations: Check that all connections are proper. Turn on the power. Press the power operation switch (button). Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for the different input sources. The selected input modes for the separate (Main unit) (Remote control unit) input sources are stored in the memory.
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ENGLISH Input mode display After starting playback One of these lights, Select the play mode. depending on the input • In the AUTO mode Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn signal. [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone) the SELECT knob. INPUT AUTO DIGITAL...
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ENGLISH [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks (for TAIWAN R.O.C., CHINA model) Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode. video source other than the audio Press the EXT.
ENGLISH • After adjusting using the test tones, adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to SURROUND suit your tastes, as (described) below. Before playing with the surround function Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust.
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ENGLISH Surround parameters q Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. Set the various surround parameters. Pro Logic II Mode: • CINEMA EQ setting The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for autosound music systems (no video), and is CINEMA EQ OFF optional for A/V systems.
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ENGLISH NOTE: Set the surround parameter according to the source. • When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the First, press the SURROUND PARAMETER button. last button was pressed and the setting will be completed. NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO”...
ENGLISH DSP SURROUND SIMULATION DSP surround simulation • This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal • To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit. processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the Select the surround mode for the input channel.
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ENGLISH • Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel. (3) DELAY TIME Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the delay time. Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround (Initial) mode. 30ms 110ms DELAY 30ms (Remote control unit)
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ENGLISH 2 Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) When When When When Channel output playing playing playing playing Dolby ANALOG PRO LOGIC II SURROUND PARAMETER Digital signals...
ENGLISH LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning Auto preset memory Set the input source to “TUNER”. This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) When the main unit’s power operation switch turn on while pressing the set’s PRESET D Watching the display, press the BAND button...
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ENGLISH Preset stations RDS (Radio Data System) Models for China and Taiwan R.O.C. are not equipped with the RDS function. Note that the RDS function only works when receiving RDS compatible stations. RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal.
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ENGLISH TP search When a broadcast station is found, that To continue searching, repeat step 3. station's name appears on the display. If no other RDS station is found when all the Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic program (TP stations). frequencies are searched, “NO RDS”...
ENGLISH LAST FUNCTION MEMORY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they Speaker setting examples were immediately before the power is switched off. • The unit is also equipped with a back-up memory. This function provides approximately one week of memory Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes.
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Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits. The AVR-1404/484 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the • Dolby Pro Logic...
Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a reverse. low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-1404/484 (see page 19) lights before turning up the master volume.
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連接音頻配件(2) 連接視頻配件 請使用 75Ω / ohms 姆同軸電纜現連接視頻信號。使用不對的電線將使音響品質下降。 CD 播放機 OUTPUT OUTPUT 唱機或其它裝有數碼化輸出端 COAXIAL 電視 / DBS 調諧器 連接電視 / DBS 調諧器 DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO 口的其它配件。 AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO 電視 / DBS OPTICAL • 將電視或 DBS 調諧器的視頻輸出(VIDEO OUTPUT)與 VIDEO (黃)TV / 連接...
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聯接天線端子 連接一視頻遊戲機 視頻遊戲機 OUTPUT • 將視頻遊戲機的輸出端口與本機的視頻輔助輸入 VIDEO OUT (V. AUX INPUT)端口相連。 調幅(AM) 環型天線(附件) 廣播電台的方向 調頻(FM)天線 連接一攝像機 攝像機 75Ω / ohms OUTPUT • 將攝像機的輸出端口與本機的視頻輔助輸入(V. 同軸電纜 VIDEO OUT INPUT)端口相連。 調幅(AM) 線 性 輸 出 LINE OUT 室外天線 VIDEO OUT 視 頻 輸 出 調頻(FM)...
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連接音頻配件(2) 連接視頻配件 請使用 75Ω / ohms 姆同軸電纜現連接視頻信號。使用不對的電線將使音響品質下降。 CD 播放機 OUTPUT OUTPUT 唱機或其它裝有數碼化輸出端 COAXIAL 電視 / DBS 調諧器 連接電視 / DBS 調諧器 DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO 口的其它配件。 AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO 電視 / DBS OPTICAL • 將電視或 DBS 調諧器的視頻輸出(VIDEO OUTPUT)與 VIDEO (黃)TV / 連接...
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聯接天線端子 連接一視頻遊戲機 視頻遊戲機 OUTPUT • 將視頻遊戲機的輸出端口與本機的視頻輔助輸入 VIDEO OUT (V. AUX INPUT)端口相連。 調幅(AM) 環型天線(附件) 廣播電台的方向 調頻(FM)天線 連接一攝像機 攝像機 75Ω / ohms OUTPUT • 將攝像機的輸出端口與本機的視頻輔助輸入(V. 同軸電纜 VIDEO OUT INPUT)端口相連。 調幅(AM) 線 性 輸 出 LINE OUT 室外天線 VIDEO OUT 視 頻 輸 出 調頻(FM)...
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