2. Do not open the top cover In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover. If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER. 3. Do not place anything inside Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the personal audio system.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON DHT-1000DV Home Theater System. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.
When using stands or brackets, follow their instructions and check for safety before using and installing. To install on ceilings or walls, to ensure safety have a specialist do the installation work. Note that DENON will accept no responsibility for injuries or accidents resulting from the speakers falling, etc., due to improper installation or mounting.
DISCS • The types of discs listed on the table below can be used on the ADV-1000. The marks are indicated on the disc labels or jackets. 2 The following types of discs cannot be played on the Usable Recorded Mark (logo) Disc size ADV-1000:...
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been • Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or completed. placing them near a power transformer will result in • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left generating hum or other noise.
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(2) Connecting the audio components • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connecting the DIGITAL (optical) jacks Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital (optical) output. NOTE: • Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting. AC CORD AC 230 V, 50 Hz S VIDEO...
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ENGLISH (4) Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other. •...
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Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. 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. TV Monitor •...
ENGLISH PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-1000 ON / STANDBY PHONES OPEN / CLOSE BAND q w e Power operation switch (ON/STANDBY) ...(17) Headphones jack (PHONES) ...(20) Remote control signal sensor...
• The included remote control unit (RC-902) can be used to operate not only this unit but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products.
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CDR/MD/TAPE TUNER/TV/VCR REMOCON MODE 1-a,b 1-c,z SHIFT CHANNEL DENON remote-controllable audio components can be (+, –) controlled using this unit’s remote control unit. TUNING (+, –) Note that some components, however, cannot be BAND operated with this remote control unit.
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM (1) System setup items POWER • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 9), VCR POWER make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the ADV-1000’s on-screen display function. TV POWER •...
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ENGLISH (2) Before setting up the system • This section describes surround-related setup operations. For DVD-related setup operations, see page 40. • The setup operations cannot be performed while discs are playing. Set the stop mode first. POWER POWER VCR POWER VCR POWER CLEAR When pressed, the power turns on and the display lights.
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(4) System setting changes • The quick system settings and factory default settings are changed at the system setting change menu. • The settings are stored in the memory until they are next changed, even when the power is turned off. [1] Setting the type of speakers •...
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ENGLISH [2] Setting the speaker distance • Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time. • The default settings below are set upon shipment from the factory. Preparations: Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers (L1 to L3 on the diagram at the right).
[5] After completing system setup NOTES: • Once the speaker settings, delay time setting and channel • When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM level adjustments are made, there is no need to reset them SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level unless the AV components or speakers are changed or the adjustments made will affect ALL surround modes.
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ENGLISH (3) Playback IMPORTANT SETUP INFORMATION This set has the following presettings: “DISC SETUP”, “OSD SETUP”, “VIDEO SETUP”, “AUDIO SETUP”, “RATINGS”, and “OTHER SETUP”. These presettings have been preset upon shipment from the factory. If you wish to change them to suit your specific purposes, refer to pages 40 to 45.
Before operating the remote control unit! • Be sure to set the DVD mode using the remote control mode selector buttons. (6)-1,(9)-1 (8)-1 (7)-1 (6) Forward / Reverse Searching During playback, press one of the buttons on the remote control unit. : Reverse direction Chapter/Track Chapter/Track Chapter/Track : Forward direction...
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ENGLISH Input mode display Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual. • In the AUTO mode Either turn the MASTER VOLUME dial on the main unit • In the DIGITAL or use the VOLUME buttons on the remote control unit to adjust the volume.
DOLBY / DTS SURROUND 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. Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.
ENGLISH DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. DTS offers the same “5.1” playback channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right and center, surround left and surround right) as well as the stereo 2-channel mode.
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[1] 2-channel mode settings • In the auto decode mode, it is possible to automatically conduct multi-channel playback in the Dolby Digital or DTS surround mode or play in the stereo 2-channel mode (AUTO STEREO mode: factory default setting). For 2-channel input signals, one of four play modes can be set with the 2-channel mode setting (Auto Stereo, Dolby Pro-Logic II Cinema, Dolby Pro-Logic II Music and Dolby Pro-Logic).
ENGLISH Setting the parameters in the PLII CINEMA, PLII MUSIC and PRO LOGIC modes • When PLII CINEMA, PLII MUSIC or PRO LOGIC is selected in the 2-channel mode, more detailed parameters can also be set for the different modes. PLII MUSIC mode: Use the procedure described below to make the settings.
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• LFE level setting D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): • This parameter adjusts the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital sound. When listening with the volume turned relatively low, at night for example, set this to the “HI” side to lower the peak of the sound and amplify the quieter sounds, narrowing the dynamic range and making the sound easier to listen to.
ENGLISH [3] Playing in the auto stereo mode ... (DVD, TV/DBS and V.AUX function only) • For the DVD, TV/DBS and V.AUX functions, when the 2-channel mode is set to the auto stereo mode, 2-channel sources are played in 2-channel stereo. •...
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(2) DSP Surround simulation 1, 2 To enter the surround parameter setting SURROUND mode. • The switches in the following order each time the SURROUND button is pressed for the different surround modes. MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB POWER POWER VIDEO GAME VCR POWER...
ENGLISH Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output When playing Dolby Digital FRONT SURROUND SUB- signals CENTER WOOFER Mode STEREO DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND DOLBY PL II AUTO STEREO 5CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX...
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(2) Tuning Example: Tuning in FM/AM stations Before operating the remote control unit! Adjust the receiving frequency. TUNER/TV/VCR • When a station is received, the “TUNED” indication Be sure to press the proper remote control mode selector button to set the remote control unit to the AV mode.
ENGLISH ON-SCREEN DISPLAY • The ADV-1000 is equipped with an on-screen display (“OSD”) function that displays various types of information on the surround functions and the disc on the screen when the function is set to DVD. q Setup screen •...
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(2) Adjusting the picture quality 2 The quality of the picture when playing discs can be adjusted. POWER VCR POWER TV POWER TV POWER TV/VCR SLEEP CALL DISPLAY RETURN INPUT MODE SURROUND MENU FUNCTION 1, 2, 3 ENTER 1, 2, 3, 4 MODE VOLUME BAND...
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ENGLISH POWER VCR POWER TV POWER (3) Playing Repeatedly 2 Use this function to play your favourite audio or video sections repeatedly. MODE VOLUME BAND MUTE SHIFT NTSC/PAL STATUS MEMO SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE TOP MENU Before operating the remote control PROG/DIRECT REPEAT A-B REPEAT RANDOM...
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(4) Playing Tracks in the Desired Order 2 Use this function with video and music CDs to play the tracks in the desired order. 2 This function does not affect with DVD. Before operating the remote control unit! • Be sure to set the DVD mode using the remote control mode selector buttons.
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ENGLISH (6) MP3 Playback 2 There are many music distribution sites on the internet from which music files in MP3 format can be downloaded. Music downloaded as instructed on the site and written onto a CD-R/RW disc can be played on the ADV-1000. If music recorded on commercially available music CDs is converted on a computer into MP3 files using an MP3 encoder (conversion software), the data on a 12 cm CD is reduced into about 1/10 the amount of the original data.
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(7) Using the Multiple Audio, Subtitle and Angle Functions [1] Switching the Audio Language (Multiple Audio Function) POWER 2 With DVDs containing multiple audio language signals, the audio language can be switched during playback. VCR POWER TV POWER MENU FUNCTION ENTER MODE Before operating the remote control...
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ENGLISH [3] Switching the Angle (Multiple Angle Function) 2 With DVDs containing multiple angle signals, the angle can be switched during playback. POWER POWER VCR POWER VCR POWER CLEAR TV POWER TV POWER TV/VCR SLEEP Before operating the remote control CALL DISPLAY RETURN INPUT MODE SURROUND...
[2] Using the DVD Menu 2 Some DVDs include special menus called DVD menus. For example, DVDs with complex contents may contain guide menus, and DVDs with multiple languages may contain audio and subtitle language menus. These menus are called “DVD menus”. Here we describe the general procedure for using DVD menus.
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ENGLISH (2) Everyday timer Description of timer Example: To listen to a CD from 12:35 to 12:56. • The timer can be used to switch the power between the ON and STANDBY (OFF) modes once every day at the same time.
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NOTES: • If the current time is not set, the timer standby setting cannot be set to “ON”. Be sure to set the current time before turning on the timer. • The timer will operate as long as it is turned on, even if the time setting is off due to a power failure.
ENGLISH CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS (DVD) 2 The initial setting that was set prior to shipping from the factory can be changed. The setting contents are maintained until they are next changed even when the power is switched off. In the stop mode, press the SETUP button. At the Setup Menu, use the ccursor buttons to select “DVD SETUP”...
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To exit the dialog mode Press the ENTER button, you can go back to the previous screen. 2 When “SUBTITLE” is selected: • ENGLISH (Factory default) Select this when you want to play the DVD with the subtitles in English. •...
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ENGLISH POWER VCR POWER (3) “VIDEO SETUP” is selected TV POWER MENU FUNCTION 2,3,4 ENTER MODE VOLUME BAND MUTE SHIFT NTSC/PAL STATUS MEMO SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE TOP MENU PROG/DIRECT REPEAT A-B REPEAT RANDOM CH.SELECT T.TONE SDB/TONE SURR.PARA SETUP CDR/MD/TAPE TUNER/TV/VCR REMOCON MODE Read page 40.
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POWER VCR POWER (4) “AUDIO SETUP” is selected TV POWER DISPLAY RETURN INPUT MODE SURROUND MENU FUNCTION 2,3,4 ENTER MODE VOLUME BAND MUTE SHIFT NTSC/PAL STATUS MEMO SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE TOP MENU PROG/DIRECT REPEAT A-B REPEAT RANDOM T.TONE SDB/TONE SURR.PARA CH.SELECT SETUP...
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ENGLISH (5) “RATINGS” is selected POWER POWER VCR POWER VCR POWER CLEAR TV POWER TV POWER TV/VCR SLEEP CALL DISPLAY RETURN INPUT MODE SURROUND MENU FUNCTION 2,3,4 ENTER 2,3,4 MODE VOLUME See page 40. Use the cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button.
POWER (6) “OTHER SETUP” is selected VCR POWER TV POWER TV POWER TV/VCR SLEEP CALL NOTES: DISPLAY RETURN INPUT MODE SURROUND • An English caption decoder is required to display English MENU FUNCTION 2,3,4 captions. • DVDs with caption signals are indicated by the ENTER 2,3,4 English captions cannot be displayed when playing DVDs...
If this unit does not seem to be functioning properly, check the table below. If this does not solve the problem, this unit may be damaged. Turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and contact your store of purchase or nearest Denon sales office.
Woofer (8 cm cone type x 1), super tweeter (2 cm dome type x 1) 105 (width) x 170 (height) x 126 (depth) mm (including saran net and DENON mark) 1.1 kg (per unit) 2-way, 3-speakers, bass reflex type center speaker, Low-leakage-flux...
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