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raphical ser nterface English Use this manual in combination with the operating guide displayed on the GUI screen. Menu Map (vpage 21) Examples of GUI Menu Screen Displays (vpage 22) Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 57) Français Utilisez ce manuel en même temps que le guide d’utilisation affiché...
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS IMPOTANT SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: INSTRUCTIONS • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, CAUTION etc. Read these instructions. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be Keep these instructions.
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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 •...
Playing Sources According to the Sources’ Audio Signal Format/ Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ······························3 Number of Channels (Standard Playback) ···································46 Part Names and Functions ···························································4 w Playing in a DENON Original Surround Mode ························47 Other Information ·······························································60 Front Panel ····················································································4 e Direct Playback ·······································································47...
ENGLISH Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Flow of operations through Connections operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the playback product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
“q” and “w” marks in the battery compartment. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is DENON system components • To prevent damage or leakage of battery fl uid: Non-DENON system components set to the standby mode.
ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Front Panel Button that function in the same way as Main remote control buttons For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Power operation button MASTER VOLUME control knob ··············· (42) (ON/STANDBY) ··········································...
ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Tuner reception mode indicators Display This lights according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to “TUNER”. • AUTO Q4 Q3 This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts.
ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Remote Control Unit Operations possible remote Remote control signal transmitter Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1117) control Indicator ····················································· (57) Power buttons ··········································· (20) Front Rear Operations on the AVR-2310CI QUICK SELECT buttons ···························· (55) Operations on six devices other that SOURCE SELECT button ··························...
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ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Sub Remote Control Unit (RC-1119) Remote control signal transmitter ZONE2 power buttons ······························ (56) ZONE2 source select buttons ··················· (56) ZONE2 QUICK SELECT buttons ··············· (55) ZONE2 Tuner operation buttons ·············· (60) ZONE2 iPod operation buttons ················ (60) MAIN ZONE source call button ················...
ENGLISH Connections Connection Flow Important Information Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 11) 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.
ENGLISH Important Information Set as Necessary Converting Input video signals for Output • Set when using the video conversion function. (Video Conversion Function) “Video Convert” (vpage 38) • Set when changing the resolution of the video signal. The AVR-2310CI is equipped with four types of video input/output terminals (HDMI, Component video, “Resolution”...
ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers When 7.1ch (Surround Back Speaker) Connected When 5.1ch Connected • The AVR-2310CI is compatible with various types of surround playback. Front speakers Front speakers • Decide on the surround modes to be played on z1: 22 ~ 30˚ z4: 30˚...
Also, if replaying large sound levels by using thinking that the AVR-2310CI has failed, please ZONE2 ZONE2 a speaker having an impedance less than that contact DENON Service center after switching off. (Default) speakers (5.1)
ENGLISH Connecting the Speakers Connecting Devices Connecting the Speaker Cables About bi-amp connections Connecting Devices Equipped with 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-2310CI, interference between the signals of the bass and treble units.
ENGLISH Connecting Devices not Connecting devices Equipped with HDMI terminals Connections Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D terminal The AVR-2310CI allows connection of inputs from up to 5 HDMI Monitor (TV) When an HDMI/DVI conversion cable (sold separately) is used, the devices and output to 1 TV.
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Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals CD Player Control dock for iPod ® Playback Components Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or CD Player Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-2310CI. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
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ENGLISH Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals Record Player Recording Components Turntable Digital Video Recorder Video Cassette Recorder (MM cartridge) Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Select the terminal to use and connect the device. For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting Devices For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting Equipped with HDMI terminals”...
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ENGLISH Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals Component with Multi-channel Output connectors SAT/CABLE Tuner Other Devices The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu-ray Disc Select the terminal to use and connect the device. player / DVD player (vpage 15).
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ENGLISH Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals SIRIUS Connector Antenna terminals • The AVR-2310CI is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready ® receiver. You can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by Direction of broadcasting station connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service. •...
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Set as Necessary TRIGGER OUT jacks NOTE Set this to use the RS-232C connector for the DENON RF remote The TRIGGER OUT output terminal outputs a maximum 12 • Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause V/150 mA electrical signal. When a device with TRIGGER IN controller.
ENGLISH Once Connections are Selecting the Input Source • Use the device selection buttons on the main remote control unit to Completed There are three ways to select the input source, as described below. set the device to be operated beforehand. q Selecting the input source using the Source Select menu (GUI •...
ENGLISH Settings With the AVR-2310CI, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. Menu Map uio p P ress to P ress to U se to select the item, P ress P ress Operations select the item...
ENGLISH Examples of GUI Menu Screen Displays Typical examples are described below. GExample 1H Top Menu Display GExample 2H Display when changing settings GExample 3H Display when inputting characters I N P U T S E T U P I N P U T S E T U P M E N U I N P U T...
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...
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ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) s Audyssey Auto Setup Preparations a Connect the included Setup Microphone around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. NOTE NOTE STEP1 Preparation • Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the Audyssey Auto •...
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ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) Set the channel to be measured (Channel Select) STEP3 Measurement d : Perform Audyssey Auto Setup • Front Once the screen on A U T O S E T U P The front speaker to be measured can be selected ahead of time •...
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ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) Exiting the GUI Menu STEP5 Check Press while the GUI menu is displayed. Use to select the item you want to check, then The GUI menu display disappears. press NOTE A U T O S E T U P A U D Y S S E Y A U T O S E T U P...
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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.
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.
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ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting contents Setting contents Setting items Setting items Speaker Config. Surround : Set the presence and size of the Surround speakers. Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signal to be reproduced by •...
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ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting contents Setting contents Setting items Setting items 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...
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ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Making the HDMI settings (HDMI Setup) Standby Source Last : Standby with last used input source during power on. Default settings are underlined. Set the HDMI connector for HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 / HDMI5 : The standby mode is set at HDMI signal input during the input source assigned to the respective.
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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.
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OFF : Turn the screensaver function off. Wall Paper : Set wallpaper to display the background when playback is stopped, etc. • Picture : Set the background to a picture (DENON logo). • Black : Set the background to black. See overleaf...
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ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents Format : Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are Quick Select Name Rename Label : Change the display name of the selected “Quick Select” Make the settings related to using.
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Set when using an external 2Way Remote : Set when using a 2-way remote control unit. controller or two-way remote When using a DENON two-way remote control (RC-7000CI or RC- control connected to the RS- 7001RCI, sold separately), set to “2Way Remote” .
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.
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ENGLISH Making the input settings (Input Setup) Setting items Setting contents Changing the Input Sources Assigned to the Input Assign (Component) Component : The DVD SAT/CBL V.AUX Input Terminals (Input Assign) Assign input sources to input input sources are assigned to the component video input terminals as connectors.
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ENGLISH Making the input settings (Input Setup) Setting items Setting contents Making the video settings (Video) Progressive Mode This can be set when the input source is set to DVD Default settings are underlined. Select optimum progressive SAT/CBL V.AUX , and when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything mode for video material.
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ENGLISH Making the input settings (Input Setup) Changing the Input Source’s Input Mode and Setting items Setting contents Decode Mode Auto : Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play Decoding mode (Input Mode) input source’s automatically. Default settings are underlined. decoding mode.
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OFF : Cancel repeat mode. • The input character type can be switched by pressing while the Shuffle n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is display name is being changed. Make settings for shuffle connected • The types of characters that can be input are as shown below.
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ENGLISH Making the input settings (Input Setup) Check the SIRIUS Radio Reception Sensitivity Setting Radio Reception Restrictions (Parental Lock) (Antenna Aiming) Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents Lock Setting This can be set when the source is set to SIRIUS . Antenna Aiming channel radio...
Set the TV’s input to the AVR-2310CI. Front Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs ③ Load the disc in the player. Set the iPod in the DENON control dock (vpage 44) for iPod. Turn on the AVR-2310CI’s power. Operations During Playback (vpage 46) Assign the control dock for iPod’s input (vpage 20 “Turning the Power On”)
Set to “MAIN/TV” and Front functions may not operate. Select the desired surround mode. to “MAIN”. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod (vpage 46 “Selecting the Surround Mode”) data. Adjust the desired sound field effects. (vpage 48 “Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality”) Press to select “TUNER”. Front...
ENGLISH Playing Components Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring NOTE Press to select “FM” or “AM”. Rear content that may be inappropriate for children. Preset stations are erased by overwriting them. To subscribe to XM, U.S. customers should visit xmradio.com or call Listening to Preset Stations 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346);...
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ENGLISH Playing Components Searching Categories Front Press • The channel switches continuously when The strength of both the SIRIUS and terrestrial signals can be checked at menu “Antenna Aiming” (vpage 41). is pressed and held. SR001 Hits 1 Channel category Presetting Radio Channels (Preset Memory) CAT : Pops...
ENGLISH Playing Components Selecting the Surround Mode Operations During Playback Select a surround mode to enjoy surround playback with your favorite sound field effects. Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) q Playing Sources According to the Sources’ Audio Signal Format/Number of Front Press Channels (Standard Playback)
In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the The desired mode according to the program source and viewing AVR-2310CI recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround e Direct Playback input signal and automatically operates the appropriate decoder modes.
ENGLISH Selecting the Surround Mode Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) r Stereo Playback This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. Adjusting the Sound (Audio Adjust) Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
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ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents –10dB ~ 0dB AFDM (Auto Flag Detect ON : Set. Mode) OFF : Do not set. Adjust low-frequency For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend Detects the source’s surround effects level (LFE).
ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Making the MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume Setting items Setting contents Front Height ON : Use the front height channel. Settings (Audyssey Settings) OFF : Do not use the front height channel. Set whether or not to use Default settings are underlined.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents Dynamic EQ ON : Use Dynamic EQ function. Setting Day : Low setting provides the least adjustments to the loudest and OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ function. softest of sounds.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Restoring Compressed Audio to Nearly Pre-compressed Adjusting the Picture Quality (Picture Adjust) Conditions for Playback (RESTORER) Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. • This can be set when the input source is DVD SAT/CBL V.AUX .
ENGLISH Checking the Status (Information) Setting items Setting contents Status Select Source / Name / Surround Mode / Input Mode / Decode Mode / HDMI / Digital / Component / iPod Dock / Video Select / Video Convert / Shows information about i/p Scaler / Resolution / Progressive Mode / Aspect...
ENGLISH Convenient functions Setting the Power to Standby HDMI Control Function After a Certain Amount of Time T urn the power on for all the equipment connected by When you make an HDMI connection with a TV or player (Sleep Timer Function) compatible with AVR-2310CI and HDMI control functions, you HDMI cable.
ENGLISH Naming Quick Select settings Adjust the Volume of the Saving Frequently Used Settings “Quick Select Name” (vpage 34). 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.
ENGLISH Playing 2-Channel Sound in ZONE2 (Multizone Function) 2-channel sound can be played in rooms other than the MAIN w ZONE2 Playback by Audio Playback ZONE where multichannel sound is played. Output There are two methods to do this, as described below. Choose The operation is the same for “q ZONE2 playback by speaker one of the methods.
Registering Preset Codes DEVICE SELECT HDP” . • The preset memory can be set for one component only among the DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting following: DVD/HDP , DVR/VCR and SAT/CABLE. the preset memory. Play / Pause...
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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 59) is set, this functions as the...
: Assigning TV buttons to operate other devices SETUP Setup 0 ~ 9, +10 Number input / Track selection RETURN Return SAT/CBL : Assigning satellite receiver or cable TV buttons to Default setting DENON operate other devices Front Rear Front (111) (Preset code) 0 ~ 9, +10 Channels Rear...
ENGLISH Sub Remote Control Unit Other Information (RC-1119) Dolby Pro Logic gx Surround The sub remote control unit (RC-1119) included with the AVR-2310CI can be used as the exclusive multi-zone remote control unit. Dolby Pro Logic gx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic The following describes operation for the selected zone.
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ENGLISH Surround DTS 96/24 Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ DTS Surround 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 DTS Digital Surround bit quantization on DVD-Video.
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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...
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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)
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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...
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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...
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ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output MAIN ZONE MONITOR OUT Input Signals Output Signals GUI menu displayed Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO ON/OFF Only the GUI menu is displayed VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
• Device you want to play and set • Select appropriate input 20, 42 power, the power has failed. contact the DENON service input source do not match. source. display flashes adviser. • Master volume is turned too • Adjust the master volume to an red at intervals of low.
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ENGLISH GAudioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Dolby TrueHD, • HDMI is not connected. • Connect the HDMI. DTS-HD, Dolby • Blu-ray Disc player’s audio output • Set the Blu-ray Disc player. For – No sound is •...
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ENGLISH GHDMIH GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page HDMI audio • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “Amp” “CHECK SIRIUS • The SiriusConnect Home Tuner • Check that the connections are signals are not Setup”...
ENGLISH Restoring All the Settings to as They were at the Video section • Standard video connectors Time of Purchase (Resetting the Microprocessor) 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB •...