Denon AVP-A1HD Owner's Manual

Denon AVP-A1HD Owner's Manual

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AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER
AVP-A1HDCI
Owner's Manual
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Use this manual in combination with the
operating guide displayed on the GUI screen.
GUI Menu Operation (vpage 24)
GUI Menu Map (vpage 25)
Language (vpage 44)
Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 77)

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  • Page 1 raphical ser nterface Use this manual in combination with the operating guide displayed on the GUI screen. GUI Menu Operation (vpage 24) GUI Menu Map (vpage 25) Language (vpage 44) Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 77) AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER AVP-A1HDCI Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against CAUTION Retain Instructions –...
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. and dust. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. • Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    EXT. IN Setup··········································································33 Connections to Other Devices ·····················································18 A1 Assign ···············································································48, 49 s 2ch Direct/Stereo ····································································33 Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector ··············18 A2 Playback Mode········································································49 d Downmix Option ·····································································34 Video Camera / Game Console ····················································18 A3 Still Picture ··············································································49 f Auto Surround Mode ······························································34...
  • Page 5 Preparations ··················································································58 Main Remote Control Unit ··························································77 Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································50 Turning the Power On ··································································58 Operating DENON Audio Components ········································77 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············50 Operations During Playback ·························································58 Presetting ·····················································································77 Standard Playback ········································································50 Playing Video and Audio Equipment ··········································58...
  • Page 6: Accessories

    • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper • By setting the preset memory (vpage 77 ~ 79) set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the...
  • Page 7: Operating Range Of The Remote Control Unit

    NOTE Part Names and Functions • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. •...
  • Page 8: Display

    NIGHT button ············································· (55) AUDIO DELAY button ································ (56) here. D.LINK indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK MENU button ·············································· (24) Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························· (24) Output signal channel indicators connections.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    SIGNAL GND terminal ······························· (14) (OPTICAL / COAXIAL / BNC) ··············· (13, 22) (TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (20) AC inlet (AC IN) ··········································· (23) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ···················· (13) HDMI connectors ········································ (12) DENON LINK connector ····························· (18) AC OUTLETS ··············································· (23)
  • Page 10: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit n Main remote control unit (RC-1067) n Sub remote control unit (RC-1070) Signal transmission indicator ··················· (77) ZONE indicators ········································· (85) Mode select buttons ·································· (77) Advanced setup button ····························· (85) Quick select / System call buttons ····· (75, 81) Input source select buttons ·······················...
  • Page 11: Connections

    75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable Stereo pin-plug cable Audio and video cables Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer) HDMI connections (Black) Pin-plug cable 19-pin HDMI cable DENON LINK connections Signal direction DENON LINK cable Audio signal: Video signal: Network connections (wired LAN) Output Input...
  • Page 12: Video Conversion Function

    GFlow of video signals for ZONE3H Video Conversion Function ZONE3 • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVP-A1HDCI into the High picture format used to output the video signals from the AVP-A1HDCI to a monitor. ZONE3 quality playback monitor...
  • Page 13: Speaker Layout

    Connecting to the Power Amp Speaker Layout The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and • Connect the AVP-A1HDCI pre-out terminal to the power amp (sold separately). a monitor. • AVP-A1HDCI has a RCA pre-out terminal and XLR pre-out terminal. Connect accordingly with the power amp you want to use.
  • Page 14 Connections n Connecting the XLR pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) When using Subwoofer 2 or 3, set GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Subwoofer Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 1 Setup” (vpage 29). b L : Left Subwoofer with R : Right n Connecting the RCA pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) built-in amplifier...
  • Page 15: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    Operations Connecting Equipment with HDMI Compatible audio Discs Details format (examples) Connect AVP-A1HDCI and POA-A1HDCI with the connectors control link cable. 2ch 32-192 kHz CD, DVD-Video, 2-channel linear PCM With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred 16/20/24 bits DVD-Audio b The control link cable is included with the POA-A1HDCI.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Monitor

    NOTE Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play DVD-Audio discs that • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and are copyright-protected by CPPM.
  • Page 17: Record Player

    CD Player iPod ® Connect the cables to be used. Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to Turntable (MM cartridge) connect the iPod to the AVP-A1HDCI. For instructions on the Control CD player Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.
  • Page 18: Tv/Cable Tuner

    TV/CABLE Tuner Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to be used. Connect the cables to be used. TV tuner DBS / BS tuner • When using a coaxial digital cable or a BNC cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at •...
  • Page 19: Connecting The Recording Components

    Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to be used. • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio Digital video recorder signals.
  • Page 20: Video Cassette Recorder

    Video Cassette Recorder CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used. Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used. Video cassette recorder CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck...
  • Page 21: Connections To Other Devices

    (vpage 13). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVP-A1HDCI’s EXT. To use with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output “Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Assign” – “Digital” – “DENON connector.
  • Page 22: Usb Port

    USB Port XM Connector ® ® • The AVP-A1HDCI is an XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM n Front panel n Rear panel Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, each sold separately) and subscribing to the USB memory device USB memory device XM service.
  • Page 23: Antenna Terminals

    HD Radio™ broadcast Antenna terminals HD Radio broadcast is a service that is only available within the United States. An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station AM/FM AM loop antenna (large, for HD Radio broadcasting, supplied) Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna •...
  • Page 24: Network Audio

    Required system Network Audio n Broadband Internet connection For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or a computer shop. A broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to [Wired LAN] use the AVP-A1HDCI’s Internet radio function and firmware update. NOTE n Modem Computer...
  • Page 25: Multi Zone

    NOTE Multi Zone • For the audio output, use high quality pin-plug cords so that no induction humming or noise is produced. • For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to the respective devices’ ZONE2 or ZONE3 Pre-out Connections operating instructions.
  • Page 26: External Controller

    Connecting the Power Cord External Controller Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord (included) RS-232C connector This connector is used for an external controller. b If you use an external controller to operate the unit via the RS-232C terminal, you must Connection to the AC outlets...
  • Page 27: Gui Menu Operations

    Examples of GUI Screen Displays Cursor Position Display Some typical examples are described below. n Icon GUI Menu Operations Switch the selected item Example: Browse Menu (Top Menu) With the AVP-A1HDCI, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the GUI menus displayed Switch to the next item on the monitor screen.
  • Page 28: Gui Menu Map

    GUI Menu Map Source Select (vpage 45 ~ 49) n TUNER (FM/AM) n PHONO n CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, n NET/USB n XM n HD Radio Information • Play • Video DVR-2, V.AUX • Play • Play •...
  • Page 29: Auto Setup

    Preparations Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in use. Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Auto Setup The “Auto Setup” screen appears automatically. F Menu tree F Auto Setup ® • Audyssey MultEQ XT automatically measures the acoustical a Auto Setup Sound...
  • Page 30 Start Pre-out Assign STEP2: Measurement Change the pre-out assignment. Start Auto Setup. After completing a measurement position, move the microphone to The Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Setup process automatically calculates [Selectable items] Normal Free Assign the next position. the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and optimal settings for each speaker and subwoofer.
  • Page 31: Error Messages

    Error Messages s Option If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is Select settings for room EQ, mic, etc. displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over again.
  • Page 32: Manual Setup

    Subwoofer s Subwoofer Setup Select subwoofer use. Select subwoofer output configuration and bass signal for playback. [Selectable items] Manual Setup Surround A Configuration Make detailed settings for various parameters Select surround speakers A use and size. Select number of subwoofers and configuration. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Large Small...
  • Page 33: Distance

    d Distance f Channel Level • The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (Cweighted, Set distance from listening position to speakers. Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position. If Before making the settings, measure the distance from the a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the listening position to the different speakers.
  • Page 34: Thx Audio Setup

    BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation) THX/DOLBY Game If bass sound feels big compensate by lowering volume. • Please set all THX Certified speakers, set the “Speaker Configuration” [Selectable items] for all speakers to “Small”. We recommend using with the crossover [Selectable items] frequency set to “FIXED–THX–”, but depending on the speaker, WIDE SCREEN setting it to a different frequency may improve frequency response...
  • Page 35: Hdmi Setup

    f Audio h HDMI Control HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Select HDMI audio output device. Make settings for HDMI control function. Control [Selectable items] Amp F Menu tree F Set HDMI control function to ON/OFF. Manual Setup HDMI Setup [Selectable items] GUI menu “HDMI Control”- “Control”...
  • Page 36: Audio Setup

    Surround Speaker s 2ch Direct/Stereo Audio Setup Select the surround speakers to use. Make settings for audio playback. Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. [Selectable items] Setting F Menu tree F Manual Setup To change the settings, select “Custom”. •...
  • Page 37: Downmix Option

    d Downmix Option g Manual EQ Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources. Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. [Selectable items] Adjust CH Select speaker adjustment method. • Set this to “ON” if the sound from the front speakers seems [Selectable items] Each distorted.
  • Page 38: Network Setup

    • DNS (Domain Name System) : This is a system for converting the domain names used when browsing Internet sites (for example, “www.denon.jp”) into the IP addresses actually used for communications (for example, r Select “Exit”.
  • Page 39 Select when searching access points again. w Select the access point. Example) DENON e If there is an encryption setting for the access point you selected in step w, enter same encryption key as used for the access AVP-A1HDCI performs automatic network setup due to the DHCP point.
  • Page 40 Set the IP address. n Manual settings r Use the ui button to select the Security and press the i button. [Selectable items] For details, see page 35 “Wired LAN settings” in step 3. None : Select if not encrypted. q Select “Detail”. Can also be used even without encryption, through we If you are using a router with no DHCP function to automatically assign recommend encryption for improved security.
  • Page 41: Other

    n Proxy settings Rhapsody Account y Use the uio p button to input the proxy server port number and ENTER press the button. Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server. Set or change Username and Password. ENTER u Use the i button to select “Exit”...
  • Page 42: Zone Setup

    Lch Level Power On Level Zone Setup Adjust the left channel output level. Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned Make settings for audio playback in a multi-zone system. [Variable range] –12dB ~ ~ +12dB [Selectable items] Last –...
  • Page 43: Option Setup

    Pre-out Assign Option Setup Change the pre-out assignment. Make various other settings. Setting “Free Assign” allows you to freely assign each pre-out to any channel, depending on the environment used. F Menu tree F Normal Free Assign [Selectable items] Manual Setup Option Setup Preout terminal a Pre-out Assign...
  • Page 44: Xlr Out Polarity

    POA 1/POA 2 Mute Level s XLR Out Polarity Set POA-A1HDCI for which the MODE select switch is set to “1” or This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute Set to switch the XLR pre-out terminal polarity. “2”.
  • Page 45: Quick Select Name

    Setting with Respect to the Monitor Operating from the main unit k Trigger Out 1 When the HDMI monitor set to on is selected, the trigger out turns b The GUI menu is not displayed when performing this setting. Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out 1 with respect to AUDIO DELAY RETURN the zone, input source, surround mode, HDMI monitor, etc.
  • Page 46: A3 Digital Out

    Operating from the main unit NOTE The ZONE4 operations cannot be performed when set to “Rec Press the DIMMER button. Select”. Only use this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or installer. Bright Dark A4 Remote ID A9 Firmware Update Set remote control ID.
  • Page 47: S0 Add New Feature

    ⋅ Information regarding the “Firmware Update” function and “Add you cannot upgrade. b The GUI menu is not displayed when performing this setting. New Feature” will be announced on the DENON web site each To use the upgrade function, you should purchase an upgrade package AUDIO DELAY...
  • Page 48: Source Select

    Operating from the main unit or main remote Settings Related to Playing control unit Input Sources GOperation on the main unitH Source Select SOURCE SELECT Turn the knob. F Menu tree F SOURCE b If “Rec Select” or “Video Select” is selected, press the Source Select SOURCE SELECT button before turning the...
  • Page 49: Play

    Operating from the main unit d Preset Skip Source Select VIDEO SELECT SOURCE SELECT Press the button, then turn the knob Set the preset memories that you do not want to display until the desired picture appears. when tuning. a Play VIDEO SELECT b To cancel, press the main unit’s button, then turn...
  • Page 50: Input Mode

    Resolution Aspect Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit Set resolution for video signal output to HDMI. This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p input signals from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] INPUT MODE INPUT Press the button on the main unit or the...
  • Page 51: Input Att

    Optical1 ~ 5 DENON LINK BNC1/2 None [Selectable items] None z: When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON LINK”. A0 Playback Mode (iPod) Input source TV/CBL Input source...
  • Page 52: A2 Playback Mode

    Analog A2 Playback Mode A3 Still Picture Select the analog connector using the CD input. Make settings for “NET/USB” playback. Make settings for still picture (JPEG) playback. [Input source] [Input source] NET/USB [Input source] NET/USB [Selectable items] USB Select Slide Show qGROUND Select USB port to use.
  • Page 53: Surround Mode

    Input signal Display Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources THX SURROUND EX DOLBY DIGITAL THX Ultra2 Cinema n When using a surround back speaker Dolby (other than 2ch) / THX Music Mode Surround Mode Digital DOLBY DIGITAL EX [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural THX Games Mode DOLBY DIGITAL Plus...
  • Page 54: Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.)

    DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL The desired mode according to the program source and viewing Plus DIRECT/STEREO situation can be selected from among 9 DENON original surround When the main unit’s button or the main remote DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD D/ST control unit’s...
  • Page 55: Direct Playback

    Direct Playback Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully, [Selectable items] providing extremely high quality sound. Parameter DIRECT PURE DIRECT Press the button on the main unit or the In this mode the signals bypass the tone control circuitry for high PURE button on the main remote control unit.
  • Page 56 Dimension n In the THX mode (for 2-channel sources) [Selectable items] Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance. Surround Back ON Surround Back OFF THX Games Mode [Selectable items] Auto Middle High...
  • Page 57: Tone

    AFDM Input Channel Bass Auto-select surround mode by source. Select channel using external input connectors (EXT. IN) for source Adjust bass for all channels together. This function only works for software containing a special identification being played. [Variable range] –6dB ~ +6dB signal.
  • Page 58: Room

    Subwoofer Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit Adjust each subwoofer channel tone. • “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and “Audyssey Flat” can be selected after the auto setup procedure has been performed. RESTORER During playback, press the button on the main unit or the [Selectable items] Bass...
  • Page 59: Audio Delay

    j Audio Delay s Brightness Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. Adjust picture brightness. Information Delay audio. [Variable range] This sets the delay time for audio signals. [Variable range] 0 ms ~ 200 ms d Chroma Level Status Operating from the main unit or the main Adjust picture chroma level (saturation).
  • Page 60: Audio Input Signal

    Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Quick Select Shows information about audio input signals. Shows information about HDMI input/output Shows information about “Quick Select” settings. signals and monitor. F Menu tree F F Menu tree F F Menu tree F Information Information Information HDMI Information...
  • Page 61: Playback

    Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) SOURCE SELECT <PHONES> MASTER VOLUME [MUTE] Press Playback [MUTE] To cancel, press again. Muting can also be canceled by adjusting Preparations the master volume. Listening with Headphones Turning the Power On <PHONES> Plug the headphones into <POWER>...
  • Page 62: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts

    Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts Presetting Radio Stations <TUNING PRESET> (Preset Memory) <SOURCE SELECT> Basic Operation Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. <SOURCE SELECT> [TUNER] Either turn or press Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset.
  • Page 63: Rds (Radio Data System)

    n Default settings Traffic Program (TP) PTY Search Auto tuner presets TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated 87 .5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 107 .9 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 / This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your A1 ~ A8 program type (PTY).
  • Page 64: Tp Search

    Listening to XM Satellite Radio TP Search <SOURCE SELECT> <STATUS> Programs Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs (TP stations). About XM Radio <SOURCE SELECT> [TUNER] Either turn or press (AMP mode) to select “TUNER”. XM is North America’s number one satellite radio company, offering an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in To operate using the main remote control unit, set the premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children’s and entertainment...
  • Page 65: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Checking the XM Signal Strength and Searching Categories Radio ID <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU] Either turn or press Press (AMP mode) to select “XM”. <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU] Either turn or press (AMP mode) to select “XM”. ”Source Select” (vpage 45) Channel category <STATUS>...
  • Page 66: Listening To Hd Radio™ Stations

    <SOURCE SELECT> <STATUS> Listening to HD Radio™ Stations Basic Operation HD Radio stations offer higher sound quality than conventional <SOURCE SELECT> [DTU] Either turn or press (AMP FM/AM broadcasts. It is also possible to receive data services and mode) to select “HD Radio”. select broadcasts from among up to eight multicast programs.
  • Page 67: Selecting Audio Programs

    Make the necessary preparations. Check the HD Radio Reception 1R and iPod. Information q S et the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) <STATUS> Press while an HD Radio broadcast is being w Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input.
  • Page 68: Listening To Music

    Listening to Music ENTER uio p <STATUS> • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by ENTER to select the menu, then press <STATUS> pressing during playback. to select the music file to be played. • On the AVP-A1HDCI, folder and file names can be displayed as titles.
  • Page 69: Playing Network Audio, Usb Memory Devices Or Rhapsody

    When using Windows Vista, there is no need to download a new AVP-A1HDCI. exclusive DENON Internet radio URL from a Web browser on a version of Windows Media Player. Contents downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright computer.
  • Page 70: Basic Operation

    To pause Basic Operation <SOURCE SELECT> ENTER uio p <STATUS> ENTER During playback, press Press again to resume playback. Make the necessary preparations. To stop q Check the network environment, then turn on the AVP-A1HDCI’s ENTER During the play or pause mode, press and hold power.
  • Page 71: Listening To Internet Radio

    Presetting Internet Radio Stations Registering Internet Radio Stations as Your Favorites Listening to Internet Radio Preset Internet radio stations can be selected directly. Favorites are listed at the top of the menu screen, so when a station ENTER to select “Internet Radio”, then press is registered as a favorite it can be tuned in easily.
  • Page 72: Playing Files Stored On A Computer

    Playing Files Stored on a Computer Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and ENTER to select “Media Server”, then press MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on the or p.
  • Page 73: Listening To Rhapsody

    • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub. n Listening to Tracks Registered In My Library • DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate ENTER then press or p.
  • Page 74: Operating The Avp-A1Hdci Using A Browser (Web Control)

    Operating the AVP-A1HDCI Using a When the top menu is displayed, click on the menu [Example 2] Setup menu screen you want to operate. Click to Browser (Web control) determine a Click “v” and select from This function lets you operate the AVP-A1HDCI using Internet Click when setting.
  • Page 75: Other Operations And Functions

    Other Operations Playing Super Audio CD NOTE Assign “DENON LINK” with the “Digital” setting or You cannot change setup menu operations and zone name on the assign “HDMI” with the “HDMI” setting (vpage PDA menu screen. 48).
  • Page 76: Recording On An External Device (Rec Out Mode)

    You can listen to one program source while recording a different holder. program source. • When “DENON LINK” is assigned at the GUI menu “Assign” setting, the PCM signals, network audio signals (Internet radio, media server, <ZONE2/3/4 / REC SELECT>...
  • Page 77: Convenient Functions

    Operations Convenient Functions Connect the HDMI to the AVP-A1HDCI with equipment compatible with the HDMI control HDMI Control Function function. When connecting the AVP-A1HDCI to a television or player compatible with the HDMI control function, the following operations are possible. Put the power on for all the equipment connected to Turn power ON/OFF (Synchronize with television) •...
  • Page 78: Channel Level

    Channel Level Quick Select Function <STANDARD> <HOME THX CINEMA>QUICK SELECT You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, sources or to suit your taste, as described below. surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in the memory.
  • Page 79: Last Function Memory

    Last Function Memory This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode was set. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set. Backup Memory The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the power is turned off or the power cord is disconnected.
  • Page 80: Remote Control Unit Operations

    ID is set, the AVP-A1HDCI can be used independently even in an are shown in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of this [AMP] b The mode switches each time is pressed. environment containing multiple DENON amplifiers. manual). GAMP modeH GZONE2 modeH GZONE3 modeH When the code is registered, the signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
  • Page 81 Functions of Buttons by Component EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR iPod [MODE Device Mode [1], SELECTOR] [8 9], Device operated DVD Recorder CD Recorder TAPE iPod (Default setting) (Default setting) [6 7], [3], Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback/Pause [2], Auto search...
  • Page 82 EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR Satellite Receiver / Cable TV [MODE Device Mode [1], SELECTOR] Device operated TV (HITACHI) TV (SONY) [8 9], [6 7], [3], [2], Punch through Punch through Punch through Punch through [SOURCE ON], [SOURCE OFF] SOURCE ON Power on Power on...
  • Page 83: Setting The Remote

    The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the setting is completed. If your AV devices are of a brand other than DENON or if they cannot be operated with the preset memory function, their remote control signals can be transfered to stored in the AVP-A1HDCI’s main remote control unit.
  • Page 84: System Call Function

    Calling out System Call Function Signal [AMP] transmission Press , to select “SYSTEM CALL”. This function lets you register a series of operations at a single indicator button. AMP] For example, the amplifier can be turned on, the input source [SYSTEM CALL] Press ) at which the signals...
  • Page 85: Setting The Time The Backlight Stays Lit

    Punch-through function Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit Resetting the Main Remote Control Unit [MODE SELECTOR] Press for the device you want to [RC SETUP] Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. Learning Function reset (TV or SAT/CBL). The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
  • Page 86: Sub Remote Control Unit Operations

    Functions of Buttons by Component Sub Remote Control Unit Operations DVD, HDP, TV / CBL, DVR-1, DVR-2, VCR, TUNER • The sub remote control unit is equipped with frequently used Device operated V.AUX, SAT, CD, PHONO (AM/FM) (HD Radio) buttons, so it can be used for simple remote control unit Zone selection operations.
  • Page 87 SAT TU Device operated NET / USB iPod (XM) Zone selection ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection Zone operation mode selection Zone operation mode selection ZONE OFF Power turned off ( b 1) Power turned off ( b 1) Power turned off ( b 1) ZONE ON Power turned on ( b 1) Power turned on ( b 1)
  • Page 88: Switching Zones

    Setting the Zone for Which the Sub Setting the Remote ID Remote Control Unit is Used (ZONE When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, [ZONE SELECT] Multi-zone indicator make this setting so that no AV receiver other than the desired SELECT LOCK Mode) one operates.
  • Page 89: Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    Multi-Zone Connections and Operations Multi-Zone Connections • For ZONE2, it is necessary to set in sequence with the signal connected to either the power amplifier or bit stream amps. The amp should be the power amplifier in the case of ZONE3, and the bit-stream for ZONE4. •...
  • Page 90: Multi-Zone Operations

    GOperation on the remote control unitH ZONE3 in the case of PCM (2-channel) signals only. [VOLUME] • Digital audio signals input from the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors In the zone mode whose volume you want to adjust, press Multi-zone [ZONE SELECT] cannot be played in multi-zone.
  • Page 91: Other Information

    Dolby Surround as well (Using surround back speakers) as Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and DTS Surround 5.1 channel sources. Furthermore, all the DENON original surround modes (vpage 51 q When mainly playing movies “DSP Simulation Playback”) are compatible with 7.1 channel playback, Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way so you can enjoy 7.1 channel sound with any signal source.
  • Page 92 w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type Front speakers Surround Center speaker speakers for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse The AVP-A1HDCI is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit radiation speakers such as bipolar (THX) types, or dipolar types, that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve Monitor provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct...
  • Page 93 Dolby Pro Logic g DTS 96/24 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality Laboratories.
  • Page 94 Timbre Matching™ THX Ultra2 Cinema Boundary Gain Compensation The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers giving If your chosen listening room layout (for practical or aesthetic reasons) direction from which the sound is coming.
  • Page 95 Dolby Laboratories. Used with permission. quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception developed by DENON. It offers high speed, high quality transfer of and room acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the best possible frequency digital audio data with low signal loss. It can be used together with...
  • Page 96: Surround Modes And Parameters

    HDMI Surround Modes and Parameters (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Signals and adjustability in the different modes HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround Mode on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in Surround Surround D.
  • Page 97 Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode MUSIC EXT. IN only Surround Mode only mode only Dynamic Mode Decoder Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer Tone Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER...
  • Page 98 Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD (Windows LINEAR DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Note Media Audio) DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD- DVD- Surround mode ANALOG PCM /...
  • Page 99 Input signals Button DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD (Windows LINEAR DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Note Media DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD- Surround mode ANALOG PCM / High DSCRT MTRX DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL DVD-Audio Audio) / MP3 Master DIGITAL...
  • Page 100 Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD (Windows LINEAR DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Note Media Audio) DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD- DVD- Surround mode ANALOG PCM / High DSCRT MTRX DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL / MP3 / Master...
  • Page 101: Windows Media Drm

    IEEE 802.11g About Networks Windows Media DRM This is another wireless LAN standard set by the 802 working group A copyright-protected technology developed by Microsoft. that establishes LAN technology standards at the IEEE (Institute of Windows Media Player ver.11 Electrical and Electronics Engineers) of the United States, and is •...
  • Page 102 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) This is a security standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance. In addition to the conventional SSID (network name) and WEP key (network key), it also uses a user identification function and encrypting protocol for stronger security. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) This is a new version of the WPA established by the Wi-Fi Alliance, compatible with more secure AES encryption.
  • Page 103 Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output n MAIN ZONE Input signal Monitor output Monitor output (when GUI menu displayed) Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO b VIDEO b VIDEO b S-VIDEO...
  • Page 104 Input signal Monitor output Monitor output (Normally) (when GUI menu displayed) Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO S (VIDEO) S (S-VIDEO) S (S-VIDEO) S (VIDEO) S (COMPONENT) S (COMPONENT) S (VIDEO) S (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO) S (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO)
  • Page 105 Input signal Monitor output S-VIDEO Video Convert Monitor Out COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO – – S (VIDEO) – S (S-VIDEO) Used S (S-VIDEO) S (VIDEO)*2 Not used – S (VIDEO) – S (COMPONENT) – S (COMPONENT) S (VIDEO) –...
  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Page Power turns off • Set is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a – suddenly and DENON service center. Troubleshooting power indicator flashes red. If a problem should arise, first check the following: GRemote Control UnitH 1. Are the connections correct? 2.
  • Page 107 GAudioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No sound is • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “TV” . output from Setup” – “Audio” setting is set to No sound is • You are playing a monaural •...
  • Page 108 USB cable. be used for connection to a port do not match. Select” . computer. • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. DENON – Server is not • The computer’s router’s • Check the computer’s or router’s –...
  • Page 109 • Trial period has expired. • Get a full account. 66, 70 signals cannot be received. wireless LAN’s access point, www.rhapsody.com/denon/signup remove obstacles otherwise improve visibility, then Cannnot play. • When the trial period has finished, • Get a full account.
  • Page 110 GXM Satellite RadioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page ”NO SIGNAL ” is • The signal cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Mini-Tuner – displayed. and Home Dock antenna. ”OFF AIR” is • The selected channel is not • Select another channel. –...
  • Page 111: Specifications

    HD Radio section [FM] [AM] (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 87 .5 MHz ~ 107 .9 MHz 530 kHz ~ 1710 kHz Receiving Range: Specifications Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 20 µV 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf) STEREO 23 µV (38.5 dBf)
  • Page 112: List Of Preset Codes

    40000, 40721 General Instrument 00476, 00810, 00276, 00003 Denon (Analog) 52863, 52795, 52800, 52805 StarHub 00276 Cambridge 40157 Naim 40157 Gibralter 00003 Denon (XM Radio) 52864, 52812, 52813, 52814 Sumitomo 01500, 01504 Cambridge Audio 40157 40157 01466 Cambridge Supercable 00276 Onkyo...
  • Page 113 Beko 00455 21313 Viewsonic 01272, 01329 DigiSat 01232 TaeKwang 20439 Vizio 01126 Bell ExpressVu 00775 Digisky 01457 Denon 40766, 42868 Tandberg 20109 Voodoo 01272 Big Sat 01457 DigitAll World 01227 40072 20280, 20283, 20289, 20308, Xbox 01805 Black Diamond 01284...
  • Page 114 01142, 00749, 01749, 00775, Eurocrypt 00455 Hauppauge 01672 Kreiselmeyer 00173 Multibroadcast 00642, 00879 00724, 00819, 01076, 00722, 00642, 00879, 01333, 01433, EuroLine 01251 01214, 01801 Kross 01695 Multichoice 00099, 00710, 00455, 00818, 01559, 01560 Philips 00200, 00847, 00853, 00173, Europa 00863 01159 L&S Electronic...
  • Page 115 01377, 00392, 00639, 01142, Satstation 01083 Tantec 00455 Variosat 00173 SKY Italia 01848 DirecTV 01076, 00099, 01392, 01442, Schaub Lorenz 01214 Tarbs 01225 Ventana 00200 Sky XL 01412 01640 Schneider 00710, 01206, 01251 Tatung 00455 Vestel 01251 Skymaster 01075 Dish Network System 01505, 00775 00394, 00504, 00863, 01075, TBoston 01659...
  • Page 116 10037, 10163, 10218, 10264, Denko 10264 Baird Clatronic Amstrad 10037, 10036, 10009 10217, 10343, 11196 10264, 10370, 10371, 10714 10362, 10371, 10433, 10648, Denon 10145, 10511 Caihong 10009, 10817 Bang & Olufsen 10565 Clayton 11037 11037, 11982 Denver 10037, 10587...
  • Page 117 10037, 10070, 10163, 10217, Easy Living 11248 Gooding 10487 Hema 10009, 10217 10236, 10180, 10178 Finlux 10346, 10480, 10556, 10631, 10000, 11909, 11900, 11163, Eaton 10060 Hewlett Packard 11494, 11502 Imperial 10037, 10074, 10370, 10418 10714, 10715, 10808, 11556 11037, 10880, 10808, 10714, 10001, 10009, 10264, 10374, Ecco 10773...
  • Page 118 10054, 10093, 10463, 10053, 10047, 11454, 10054, 10154, Kyoshu 10418 Minato 10037, 10556 Nishi 10030 10030, 10070, 10036, 10218, 10000, 10250, 10051, 10180, Kyoto 10163, 10217 Minerva 10070, 10108, 10195, 10487 Nobliko 10070 10371, 10418, 10508, 10606, 10060, 10030, 10171, 10092, Magnavox 10650, 10653, 10683, 10731, 10706, 11944, 11904, 11755,...
  • Page 119 10054, 10000, 10156, 10250, 10250, 10093, 10145, 10171, Profex 10009, 10163, 10361 10037, 10556 Simpson 10178, 10030, 10011 Remotec 10051, 10236, 10030, 11947, 10037 10060, 10092, 10009, 10037, Profi 10009 Sceptre 11217 11946, 11941, 11480, 11310, Singer Reoc 10714 10335, 10371, 10433, 11537 10361, 10374, 10486, 10548, Panasonic 11291, 11271, 10853, 10650,...
  • Page 120 10054, 10250, 10051, 10226, 10865, 10877, 10880, 11217, Strong 11149, 11163 Tiane 10093, 10817 Univox 10037, 10163 Technics World-of-Vision 10556, 10650 11298 Studio Experience 10843 Tiny 11269 10864, 10885, 11755, 11756 TechniSat 10556, 11267 Worldview 10455 Stylandia 10217 10236, 10180, 10178 V2max 10865 Technisson...
  • Page 121 Elfunk 11037 DMTech 31271 Broksonic 10463, 11911 Akai 20352 Palsonic 20000 20035, 20162, 21035, 21162, Ferguson 11037 Elfunk 30713, 30884 Bush 11556 Alba 20352 Panasonic 21262 Finlux 11556 Emerson 30675, 31268 Curtis Mathes 10051 America Action 20278 20035, 20037, 20240, 21035, Penney Goodmans 10587, 11037, 11900...
  • Page 122 20045 ITT Nokia 20240, 20104, 20041, 20106 21137 Dell 21972 Toshiba 31045 General Technic 20348 20037, 20278 20046 Denon 20081, 20042 Genexxa 20037, 20000, 20104, 20278 Janeil 20240 Brandt 20041, 20320 Derwent 20041 Go Video 20240, 20432, 20614, 21137 20278...
  • Page 123 20048, 20047, 20104, 20043, 20035, 20162, 20048, 20081, Nebula Electronics 20033 Sampo 20037, 20048 Soundmaster 20000 Luxor 20046, 20106, 20315 20045, 20000, 20209, 20226, 20035, 20037, 20048, 20104, 20060, 20240, 20045, 20000, Philips Soundwave 20037, 20209, 20348 20616, 20618, 20739, 21081, Samsung 20037, 20000, 20042, 20067 20067, 20041, 20278, 20038,...
  • Page 124 30713, 30723, 30730, 30831, Decca 30770, 31115 Bush Totevision 20037, 20240 Hewlett Packard 21972 30884, 31140, 31530, 31695 30833, 30884, 31051, 31140, 30490, 30634, 31634, Denon 31483, 31695, 31832 Touch 21972 Howard Computers 21972 Alco 30790 [32134] Byd:sign 30872 Alize...
  • Page 125 30591, 30741, 30790, 30869, Entivo 30503, 30539 Home Electronics 30730, 30770 Mitsubishi 31521, 30521, 30713, 31403 Philo 31345 31906 Enzer 30784, 30770, 31228 Home Tech Industries 31224 Mizuda 30770, 31451 Phonotrend 30699 Lifetec 30651, 30831, 31347 30821, 31268 Hoyo 30665 Monyka 30665 PianoDisc...
  • Page 126 Vestel 30713, 30884, 31530 Scientific Labs 30768 Cytron 31347 Samsung 30490, 31635 Sylvania 30630, 30675, 30821, 31268 Victor 31597 30672, 30651, 31005, 31036, Denon 30490 ScanMagic 31730 Scott Symphonic 30675, 30821, 31268 31233, 31423 Vieta 30705 Denver 31056 Schneider 30646...
  • Page 127 DVD preset codes / Codes préréglés DVD 32134 (default / défaut) 30490 Model No. / DVD-555 DVD-2910 DVD-800 Modéle numéro DVD-755 DVD-2930CI DVD-1600 DVD-900 DVD-3800 DVD-2000 DVD-910 DVD-3910 DVD-2500 DVD-955 DVD-3930CI DVD-3000 DVD-1000 DVD-5900 DVD-3300 DVD-1200 DVD-5910 DVD-1500 DVD-9000 DVD-1710 DVM-715 DVD-1910 DVM-1800...
  • Page 128 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in Japan 00D 511 4654 101A...

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