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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-A100
Owner's Manual
Manuel de l'Utilisateur
Version simplifi ée
Simple
version
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4
Version basique
Basic
version
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14
Version avancée
Advanced
version
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53
"Part names and functions"
Information
(vpage 120)
Informations
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119
"Nomenclature et fonctions"
(vpage 120)

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  • Page 1 Version simplifi ée Simple version Version basique Basic version AV SURROUND RECEIVER Version avancée Advanced AVR-A100 version Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur “Part names and functions” Information (vpage 120) Informations “Nomenclature et fonctions“ (vpage 120)

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at to alert the user to the presence of important operating the product.

  • Page 3: Cautions On Installation

    ENGLISH FRANCAIS n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION NOTES ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION PRÉCAUTIONS D’INSTALLATION WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS • Avoid high temperatures. • Eviter des températures élevées. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Contents Advanced version ·······························································53 Getting started ··············································································1 Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) ·······54...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Owner’s manual ..............1 9 channels (170 W x 9ch) When you connect this unit to a Denon Blu-ray disc player that Warranty (for North America model only) ........ 1 has DENON LINK 4th support, you can enjoy HD audio of the Service network list ..............

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    ENGLISH Features Cautions on handling Easy to use, Graphical User Interface • Before turning the power switch on This unit is equipped with an easy to see “Graphical User Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are Interface”...

  • Page 7: Simple Version (Simple Setup Guide)

    ENGLISH Simple version (Simple setup guide) Simple version Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to using it in a home theater. The “Simple version” section provides the speaker installation, connection, and setup methods for the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers.
  • Page 8 ENGLISH Install Connect NOTE This unit can perform 2.0 to 11.2-channel surround playback. Speakers • Connect so that the speaker cable core wires This page provides the speaker installation procedure for the do not protrude from the speaker terminal. 7.1-channel playback using surround back speakers as an example. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and –...
  • Page 9 ENGLISH Connect Blu-ray Disc player and TV Use only an HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (a genuine HDMI product). Using a cable without the HDMI logo (a non-genuine HDMI product) may result in abnormal playback. When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc., we recommend you use a “High Speed HDMI cable”...
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Turn on power Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called “Audyssey Auto Setup”. To perform measurement, place the setup microphone in multiple locations all around the listening area.
  • Page 11 ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) About setup microphone placement Prepare the setup microphone Set up the remote control unit n Set up the zone mode • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening ZONE SELECT area, as shown in GExample qH.
  • Page 12 ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Preparation Detection & Measurement Measurement (Main listening position) (2nd – 8th listening position) • In STEP 2, you will perform measurements at the • In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at main listening position.
  • Page 13 ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Finish Calculation Check Store ENTER STEP3 ENTER Save the measurement results. ENTER Measuring results are analyzed, and the frequency response of each speaker in the listening room is determined. •...

  • Page 14: Error Messages

    ENGLISH Error messages An error message is displayed if Audyssey ® Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. Subwoofer level error message and how to adjust If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform Audyssey Auto Setup over again. The optimal level of each subwoofer channel for Audyssey NOTE Auto Setup measurement is 75 dB.
  • Page 15 ENGLISH Error messages Parameter Check ENTER This function enables you to check the measurement results and Subwoofer level measurement begins. equalizer characteristics after Audyssey Auto Setup. During measuring, a “Testing …” message is displayed. The measured level appears on the level indicator after about 3 to 5 seconds.
  • Page 16 ENGLISH Play back disc When power is switched to standby POWER OFF Press GPower indicator status in standby modeH • Normal standby : Off • When “HDMI Control” – “Control” is set to “ON” : Red Make the necessary settings on the •...

  • Page 17: Basic Version

    ENGLISH Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 15 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 28 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround Mode) vpage 50 n Refer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices.

  • Page 18: Connections

    ENGLISH Connections GFlow of video signals for ZONE2H Important information This unit Monitor • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type Video device according to the components to be connected. • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending on the connection method. Refer to each description for more information.

  • Page 19: Connecting An Hdmi-Compatible Device

    ENGLISH About HDMI cables Important information • When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is connected, use a cable compatible “High Speed Examples of screen display HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • Menu screen • Status display screen •...
  • Page 20 ENGLISH Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Cables used for connections Audio and video cable (sold separately) • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. HDMI cable • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color transmission, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable”...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Tv

    ENGLISH Connecting a TV Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc. • For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)” •...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Dvd Player

    ENGLISH Connecting a DVD player Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) • You can enjoy video and audio from a DVD. • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. •...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Digital Video Recorder

    ENGLISH Connecting a digital video recorder • You can record video onto a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • When recording analog audio, use the analog connection. • See “REC OUT mode” (vpage 67) for operating instructions. •...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Digital Camcorder

    • You can enjoy games by connecting a game machine via the V.AUX input connector. In this case, select • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-1R and ASD-11R made by DENON (sold separately). the input source to “V.AUX”.

  • Page 25: Connecting An Ipod Or Usb Memory Device To The Usb Port

    To connect an iPod to this unit, use the USB cable supplied with the iPod. • When you want to playback a video file stored on an iPod, use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R GRear panelH and ASD-11R, sold separately) (vpage 21 “Connecting a control dock for iPod”).

  • Page 26: Connecting An Antenna

    ENGLISH Connecting an antenna Connecting an HD Radio receiver in Set as Necessary Connecting a SIRIUS connector When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, • By connecting a HD Radio antenna to this unit, you can receive • This unit is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready ® receiver. You can perform the setting “Digital”.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Record Player

    ENGLISH Connecting an antenna Connecting a record player Connecting a CD player n AM loop antenna assembly You can enjoy playing records. • You can enjoy CD sound. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. Stand Cables used for connections Cables used for connections Square Audio cable (sold separately)

  • Page 28: Component Equipped With A Denon Link Connector

    • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu-ray Disc to each of the channels provides an even greater sound presence. DENON LINK 4th” for information on connecting a player that supports player / DVD player (vpage 18 “Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player”).

  • Page 29: Connecting To A Home Network (Lan)

    ISP or a computer shop for details. DENON website. communications on the Internet. • DENON assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any For more information, on the menu, select “Firmware Update” A type that is integrated with a router is also available.

  • Page 30: Connecting An External Control Device

    ENGLISH Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks TRIGGER OUT jacks If this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signal When a device with TRIGGER IN jack is connected, the connected device’s power on/standby can be controlled through linked operation from the remote control unit, you can still operate the unit and the devices connected to it by using a commercially available IR receiver.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Master Volume

    ENGLISH Playback (Basic operation) iPod PLAY • When is pressed, the input source of this unit is n Selecting the input source (vpage 28) switched to “DOCK” or “NET/USB” and the connected iPod is • When using with an iPod connected directly to the USB port of this n Adjusting the master volume (vpage 28) automatically played (vpage 33 “iPod play function”).

  • Page 32: Turning Off The Sound Temporarily

    Turning off the sound temporarily instructions on operation, refer to the Blu-ray disc player’s manual. • DENON LINK 4th uses the clock of the AV amplifier connected by • The low jitter transmission function does not work except during MUTE DENON LINK to achieve HDMI signal transfer with low jitter when Blu-ray disc playback.

  • Page 33: Playing A Cd Player

    There are two methods for iPod playback. • In “Browse mode”, the iPod display is as shown at right. Use a DENON control dock for iPod to play back. Turn on the power of the subwoofer You can play back both video, photo and audio.
  • Page 34 Auto search (cue) • Note that DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any “TV Out” at the iPod’s “Slide show Settings” or “Video Settings” problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in Pause must be set to “On”...
  • Page 35 • There are two modes for displaying the contents recorded on the • Note that DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod ® to connect the iPod.

  • Page 36: Listening To Sirius Satellite Radio

    ENGLISH Playing an iPod ® Tuning in radio stations iPod play function n Using the HD Radio™ receiver Important information iPod PLAY is pressed when a control dock for iPod or an iPod (USB) HD Radio stations offer higher sound quality than conventional is connected, the iPod starts playback.

  • Page 37: Searching Categories

    ENGLISH Tuning in radio stations n Presetting radio channels (Preset memory) n Checking the SIRIUS signal strength and radio n Searching categories Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 channels can be preset. STATUS SR001 Hits 1 Channel category...

  • Page 38: Listening To Hd Radio Stations

    ENGLISH Tuning in radio stations n SIRIUS operation n Parental Lock Listening to HD Radio stations Operation buttons Function TUNER/DTU CH +, – Preset channel selection MENU Amp menu ENTER BAND uio p Cursor operation / Category search ENTER To parental lock password check screen “Enter Lock Code”...
  • Page 39 ENGLISH Tuning in radio stations n Selecting audio programs n Direct frequency tuning Default settings HD Radio Technology enables stations to broadcast multiple Audio You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. Block (A – G) Program and data services on HD2 / HD3 / HD4 channels. Default Settings SEARCH Channel (1 –...

  • Page 40: Playing A Network Audio

    MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio • Your favorite radio stations can be registered by accessing an 0 – 9 Direct frequency tuning (0 – 9) Layer-3) exclusive DENON Internet radio URL from a Web browser on SHIFT Preset channel block selection a computer. MEMORY Preset memory registration •...

  • Page 41: Listening To Internet Radio

    .wma register this machine. See the Rhapsody homepage for details. Media Audio) Generally, the higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but http://www.rhapsody.com/denon MP3 (MPEG-1 depending on the communication lines and server traffic, the music 32/44.1/48 kHz 32 – 320 kbps .mp3...
  • Page 42 ENGLISH Playing a network audio n Searching stations by keyword n Clearing internet radio stations from your n Listening to preset internet radio stations (Alphabetic strings) favorites SHIFT CH + SOURCE SELECT CH – 1 – 8 ENTER This unit automatically connects to the Internet and playback begins.
  • Page 43 ENGLISH Playing a network audio n Internet radio operation Playing files stored on a computer • Connections to the required system and specific settings must be Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. Operation buttons Function made in order to play music files (vpage 26).

  • Page 44: Viewing Photographs On The Flickr Site

    ENGLISH Playing a network audio n Media server operation Viewing photographs on the Flickr site ENTER Operation buttons Function You can view photographs shared by particular users, or all of the CH +, – Preset channel selection photographs shared on Flickr. Favorites Displays the favorite photographs of the specifi...

  • Page 45: Listening To Napster

    ENGLISH Playing a network audio n Viewing all photographs on Flickr n Flickr operation Listening to Napster Operation buttons Function q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s CH +, – Preset channel selection q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 26 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”).
  • Page 46 ENGLISH Playing a network audio n Searching from Napster menu n Registering tracks in my Napster library n Napster operation Operation buttons Function CH +, – Preset channel selection ENTER MENU Amp menu Cursor operation / uio p ENTER Auto search (cue, ui) The track is entered in the Library.

  • Page 47: Listening To Pandora

    ENGLISH Playing a network audio n Creating an original radio station Listening to Pandora You can create up to 100 original radio stations. ENTER q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s ENTER power (vpage 26 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connecting”...
  • Page 48 ENGLISH Playing a network audio n Listening to a created radio station n Arranging tracks within radio stations n Sign out You can sort tracks by operating the Pandora menu screen while Disassociate this unit from your Pandora account. Listening to a created radio station (e.g. D&M2 a track is playing.

  • Page 49: Listening To Rhapsody

    ENGLISH Playing a network audio w Enter a character search for the track you want Listening to Rhapsody NOTE to listen to • The password should be no longer than 99 characters. RETURN • Press to cancel the input. When “Cancel input?” is q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s ENTER displayed, select “Yes”, then press...
  • Page 50 ENGLISH Playing a network audio n Track menu n Rhapsody operation • To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble Operation buttons Function reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER mode CH +, – Preset channel selection (vpage 92). The default setting is “Mode3”. MENU Amp menu •...

  • Page 51: Playing A Usb Memory Device

    ENGLISH Playing a USB memory device Playing back music or still picture (JPEG) fi les recorded on a USB GCompatible formatsH Playing fi les stored on USB memory memory device. USB memory devices devices WMA (Windows Media Audio) Important information MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) n USB memory devices MPEG-4 AAC...
  • Page 52 NOTE Playback / Pause Auto search (cue) • Note that DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any Pause problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device.

  • Page 53: Selecting A Listening Mode (Surround Mode)

    The surround effects suitable for the source type or according to your surround mode is switched. Surround surround playback liking can be selected from the DENON original sound mode and is used Which decoder can be selected depends on (vpage 52) for playback.
  • Page 54 ENGLISH Standard playback Displaying the currently playing surround mode z1 This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and this unit’s Input signal Surround mode Display “AFDM” (vpage 87) setting is “ON”. DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL z2 This is displayed when the input signal is DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL EX “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”.

  • Page 55: Denon Original Surround Playback

    ENGLISH DENON original surround playback Stereo playback Pure direct playback – This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. This mode is for playback in higher sound quality than in “Direct • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

  • Page 56: Advanced Version

    ENGLISH Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) vpage 54 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 65 F Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) vpage 72 F How to make detailed settings vpage 75 F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit vpage 108...

  • Page 57: Speaker Installation/Connection (Advanced Connection)

    ENGLISH Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) This unit is equipped with a 9-channel built-in power Install amplifi er and 11.2-channel PRE OUT connector that enable it to handle various speaker systems. When 7.2ch / 9.2ch / 11.2ch (Surround back / Front This section provides the installation, connection, This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSX™...
  • Page 58 ENGLISH Install When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed When Front A/B speakers installed FL(B) FL(A) FR(A) FR(B) Listening position FL Front speaker (L) SBL Surround back speaker (L) Listening position FR Front speaker (R) SBR Surround back speaker (R) Center speaker FHL Front height speaker (L) SW Subwoofer FHR Front height speaker (R)

  • Page 59: Connect

    ENGLISH Connect • For the method of connecting 7.1-channel speakers, see page 5. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 6. 7.2- or 9.2-channnel (Surround back / Front height / Front wide speaker) connection The illustration on the right shows a connection example for performing 7.2-channel or 9.2-channel playback using the surround back, front height, or front wide speakers.
  • Page 60 ENGLISH Connect 6.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection Front A/B connection If using only one surround back speaker (with a 6.1-channel connection), connect to the “L” side of the You can connect a second set of speakers to this unit and use them for playback. SURR.
  • Page 61 ENGLISH Connect 2.1-channel connection Bi-Amp connection You can use the front speakers via the bi-amp connection. A bi-amp connection is to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminals and woofer terminals of speakers compatible with the bi-amp function. This prevents the back electromotive force (returned force without output) of the woofer sent to the tweeter, which affects the sound quality of the tweeter, and you can enjoy playback with higher-quality sound.
  • Page 62 ENGLISH Connect Multi-channel + 2-channel connection You can connect the other front speakers for 2-channel playback using the DIRECT mode or STEREO mode. Multi channel playback The speakers used exclusively for multichannel (Surround mode) playback and the speakers used exclusively for 2-channel playback are automatically switched for playback in accordance with the surround mode.
  • Page 63 ENGLISH Connect Multi-channel + 2-channel with Bi-Amp connection You can connect the other front speakers for 2-channel playback using DIRECT mode or STEREO mode via the bi-amp connection. Multi channel playback The speakers used exclusively for multichannel (Surround mode) playback and the speakers exclusively used for 2-channel playback are automatically switched for playback in accordance with the surround mode.
  • Page 64 ENGLISH Connect 11.2-channel (Surround back / Front height / Front wide speaker) connection You can perform playback using up to 11.2 channels using a combination of the built-in power amplifier for 9-channel and an external power amplifier for 2-channel. Connect the external amplifier to the PRE OUT connector.
  • Page 65 ENGLISH Connect PRE AMP mode You can connect all speakers to an external power amplifier and use this unit as a preamplifier. Using this unit as a preamplifier, you can perform up to 11.2-channel playback. When the PRE AMP mode is used, the built-in power amplifier operation of this unit is stopped, and interference to the preamplifier from the power amplifier can be reduced.

  • Page 66: Set Up Speakers

    ENGLISH Set up speakers around items indicate the settings. This section provides the setup methods of speaker systems other than the 7.1-channel system (with surround back speakers). For the setup methods of the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers, see “Simple version”, “Set up speakers” (vpage  7) of “Simple version”.
  • Page 67 ENGLISH Set up speakers Front B Select the Front B setting to use the second set of front speakers for playback. In this case, go to Measure Front Select for setting the front speakers Set for measuring two subwoofers step 5. (2 spkrs) to be used.

  • Page 68: Playback (Advanced Operation)

    ENGLISH Playback (Advanced operation) Convenient functions Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 28) Set “HDMI Control” – “Control” (vpage 99) to “ON“. HDMI control function Selecting a listening mode (Surround Mode) (vpage 50) When you make an HDMI connection with a TV or player compatible with this unit and HDMI control functions, you can perform the following operations by setting the HDMI control function of each n HDMI control function (vpage 65)

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Volume Of The Speakers

    ENGLISH Convenient functions n Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers Sleep timer function Adjusting the volume of the speakers (Fader function) The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound all at once from the elapsed.
  • Page 70 COAXIAL) are PCM (2-channel) signals. obtained. • As the digital audio signal input from the HDMI or DENON LINK connector is not output to the digital recording connector (OPTICAL), q Input source (vpage 28) you should connect using the OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
  • Page 71 Party mode function Canceling the party mode Canceling the party mode The same network audio (Internet radio, Media server or iPod DIRECT) can be played on multiple DENON products equipped with the Party PARTY PARTY Mode function and connected in a network.

  • Page 72: Operating A Media Controller To Play Music And Still Pictures

    ENGLISH Convenient functions n Playing contents on a media controller Operating a media controller to play music and still pictures Media controller • Perform this procedure using a media controller conforming to the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standard. • This function allows you to play content located on a computer (media server) or connected on a network Wireless LAN- This unit by operating a media controller on the same network.

  • Page 73: Web Control Function

    ENGLISH Convenient functions Web control function GExample 1H Main zone control screen You can operate this unit using a browser. w Click when you operate each zone. (vGExample 1H) e Click when you operate the setup menu. (vGExample 2H) Checking the IP address. r Click to change the Web control screen setting.

  • Page 74: Various Memory Functions

    ENGLISH Convenient functions GExample 2H Setup menu screen GExample 4H PDA menu screen GExample 6H Dedicated iPod Touch screen Q8 Select this item to operate each zone. NOTE You cannot change setup menu operations and zone name on the PDA menu screen. GExample 5H Net Audio operating screen Q0 Click the menu item from which you want to make settings.

  • Page 75: Video Connection

    ZONE2 or ZONE3, playback is only possible if the digital signal being input is in PCM (2-channel) format. “Assign Mode” setting • It is not possible to play the digital audio signals input from the HDMI or DENON LINK connectors in (vpage 95) and audio signals Connecting the speakers ZONE2 and ZONE3.

  • Page 76: Playback

    ENGLISH Playback Menu Operation The settings related to tone adjustment and volume can be made. ZONE SELECT Adjusting the volume VOL df to adjust the volume. MENU GAdjustable rangeH – – – –80dB – –40dB – 18dB The ZONE2 or ZONE3 menu is displayed (When the “Volume Display”...

  • Page 77: Quick Select Function

    ENGLISH Quick select function Sleep timer function It is also possible to save three settings for ZONE2 or ZONE3. This is useful when you want to sleep while listening in ZONE2 or ZONE3. n Saving the settings ZONE SELECT q Input source (vpage 73) SLEEP w Volume (vpage 73) ZONE SELECT...

  • Page 78: How To Make Detailed Settings

    ENGLISH How to make detailed settings Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. Setting items Detailed items Description Page INFORMATION Status Shows information about current settings.

  • Page 79: Examples Of Menu Screen Displays

    ENGLISH Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. GExample 2H Audyssey ® Auto Setup screen (with illustration) GExample 1H Menu selection screen (Top menu) i History icon q List of GUI menu setup icons o Operation guidance text w Currently selected setup icon Q0 Operation step indicators e Currently selected setup item...

  • Page 80: Examples Of Menu And Front Display

    ENGLISH Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu display Front display Description Top menu display q The menu items are displayed here. w The selected line is displayed here. The currently selected item is displayed on the display.

  • Page 81: Inputting Characters

    Inputting characters You can change the names as desired using the “Preset Name” Using the number buttons Example: For changing the input source from “DVD” to “DENON” (vpage 81), “Rename” (vpage 85), “Rhapsody Account” q Place the cursor at “V”. (vpage 103), “Napster Account” (vpage 103), “Zone Rename”...

  • Page 82: Keyboard Screen

    ENGLISH Inputting characters Using the cursor buttons Keyboard screen n Display of a keyboard input screen SEARCH A keyboard screen is displayed. uio p ENTER ENTER • The types of characters that can be input are as shown below. GUpper case charactersH ENTER Each time is pressed, the...

  • Page 83: Source Select

    ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT Perform settings related to input source playback. Items that can be set with the “SOURCE SELECT” procedure • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Auto Preset (vpage 81) Preset Skip (vpage 81) Parental Lock (vpage 81) Menu operation...

  • Page 84: Auto Preset

    ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT Auto Preset Setting items Setting details Edit Lock Code ENTER 1. Press to select “Edit Lock Code”, and then press Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. uio p Change the password. 0 – 9 2.

  • Page 85: Input Assign

    “TV”. DIGITAL COAX (coaxial) 1 – 2 / OPT (optical) 1 – 2 / D.LINK (DENON LINK)z Set this to change the digital None : Do not assign a digital input connector to the selected input source.
  • Page 86 ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details COMP (Component video) 1-RCA / 2-RCA / 3-RCA Video Mode Auto : Process video automatically based on the HDMI content Set this to change the None : Do not assign a component video input connector to the selected Make settings for video information.
  • Page 87 ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT Input Mode (Audio) Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Resolution Auto : The number of pixels the TV connected to the HDMI output Set the output resolution. connector supports is detected automatically and the appropriate output The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source.

  • Page 88: Playback Mode

    ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT n Input source : “NET/USB” Rename Setting items Setting details Change the display name of the selected input source. USB Select Front : Select front-panel port. Set the USB port to be Rear : Select rear-panel port. Setting items Setting details used.

  • Page 89: Audio/Video Adjust

    ENGLISH AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. Audio Adjust The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and parameters” (vpage 126).
  • Page 90 ENGLISH AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details n For 2-channel sources –10dB – 0dB Surround Back Adjust the low-frequency Sets the method of ON : The surround back channel is used. For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting effects level (LFE).
  • Page 91 Wide : Sound is output from the front wide speakers. Tone Control ON : Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). DENON original surround OFF : Sound is not output from the front wide speakers and front height Set the tone control function OFF : Playback without tone adjustment.
  • Page 92 ENGLISH AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST n Audyssey Settings Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Set MultEQ ® XT 32, Dynamic EQ ® and Dynamic Volume ® . These can be selected after Audyssey ® Dynamic EQ ON : Use Dynamic EQ. Solve the problem of OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ.
  • Page 93 ENGLISH AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST n A-DSX Soundstage Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Dynamic Volume ® OFF : Do not use “Dynamic Volume”. Adjust Audyssey DSX™ setting and sound stage parameters. Solve the problem of large Midnight : Most adjustment to softest and loudest sounds. Setting items Setting details variations in volume level...
  • Page 94 ENGLISH AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST n Manual EQ n Dolby Volume Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. Setting items Setting details “Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ XT 32” setting (vpage 89) is “Manual”. Dolby Volume ON : Enables the Dolby Volume function.
  • Page 95 ENGLISH AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST n RESTORER Picture Adjust Default settings are underlined. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The •...

  • Page 96: Manual Setup

    ENGLISH MANUAL SETUP Set when changing Audyssey ® Auto Setup settings, or when changing the audio, video, display Speaker Setup or other settings. Default settings are underlined. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey Auto Setup, it will not be possible to set MultEQ ®...
  • Page 97 ENGLISH MANUAL SETUP n Steps for setting “Amp Assign” This unit is provided with ten types of Assign Mode settings. You can switch the channels assigned to a power amplifier in accordance with your speaker system or perform playback using up to 11 channels using a combination of the built-in power amplifier for 9-channel and an external power amplifier for 2-channel.
  • Page 98 ENGLISH MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details n When you set “Assign Mode” to “ZONE2”, “ZONE2/3-MONO”, Amp Assign [1] Assign Mode : Select the method for using a power amplifier in Amp Assign Change the power accordance with your speaker system.
  • Page 99 ENGLISH MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Speaker Config. Center : Set the presence and size of the center speaker. Speaker Config. Front Height : Set the presence and size of the front height speakers. (Continued) •...
  • Page 100 ENGLISH MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Distance Feet / Meters : Set the unit of distance. Channel Level Test Tone : Output test tone. Set distance from listening Set the volume of the test • Front L / Front Height L / Center / Front Height R / Front R / Front Step : Set the minimum variable width of the distance.
  • Page 101 ENGLISH MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details HDMI Setup Default settings are underlined. Crossover Freq. 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / Set the maximum frequency 250Hz : Set the crossover frequency. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.
  • Page 102 ENGLISH MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details HDMI Control Control : Set the HDMI control function. HDMI Control Power Off Control : Links the power standby of this unit to external You can link operations with •...
  • Page 103 ENGLISH MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details 2ch Direct/Stereo SW Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer. EQ Customize Audyssey : Set when not using “Audyssey” equalizer. (Continued) • LFE : When the “2ch Direct/Stereo” – “Front” setting is set to “Large”, Set so that unused equalizer •...

  • Page 104: Network Setup

    ENGLISH MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Network Setup Default settings are underlined. r Use Network Connecting ENTER to select “Exit” and press (Continued) Setup is complete. Make network settings. • When connecting to the network via a Proxy server, select “Proxy” and ENTER press (vpage 101 “Proxy settings”).
  • Page 105 • You can set to the upper limit set with “Volume Limit” (vpage 104) . ENTER Network Status : Displays up to a maximum of 10 DENON products u Use ENTER to select “Exit” and press connected on the same network.

  • Page 106: Zone Setup

    ENGLISH MANUAL SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Rhapsody Account Username / Password / Clear Volume Level Variable : Volume adjustment is enabled by main unit and remote control Set or change Username • For character input, see page 78. Set the volume output level.

  • Page 107: Option Setup

    Wall Paper : Set wallpaper to display in the background when playback (Continued) is stopped, etc. Make various other settings. • Picture : Set the background to a picture (DENON logo). • Black : Set the background to black. Setting items Setting details •...
  • Page 108 When setting for surround mode Use when receiving Only use this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or maintenance from a DENON Activate trigger out when the surround mode set to “ON” is selected.
  • Page 109 • Information regarding the “Firmware Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on can be downloaded to this screen is shut down. The amount of update time which has elapsed is the DENON web site each time related plans are defi ned. unit and perform an update. displayed.

  • Page 110: Information

    ENGLISH INFORMATION Items Setting details Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Quick Select Quick Select 1 / Quick Select 2 / Quick Select 3 / ZONE2 Quick Select 1 / Items Setting details Show information about ZONE2 Quick Select 2 / ZONE2 Quick Select 3 / ZONE3 Quick Select 1 / n MAIN ZONE Status “Quick select function”...

  • Page 111: Registering Preset Codes

    ENGLISH Operating the connected devices by remote control unit Operating the main remote control unit Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit NOTE enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. If the mode of the remote control unit is set to other than AMP- •...

  • Page 112: Input Source Select Buttons

    Settings can be changed according to the devices to be used. ENTER OPTION Input source Category Brand Preset code select button Blu-ray Disc player DENON 32258 OPTION DVD player DENON 32134 OPTION Television SONY 10810 Satellite set top box...
  • Page 113 ENGLISH Operating the main remote control unit 0 – 9 Press the buttons with an interval less than 30 seconds. OPTION OPTION OPTION NOTE • When the code is registered • The screen is displayed for 3 seconds, then the next preset If a wrong brand name is selected, press QUICK SELECT 3 .
  • Page 114 ENGLISH Operating the main remote control unit n CD player / CD recorder operation n TV operation Operating components Operation buttons Function Operation buttons Function The supplied remote control unit can control a component other than ZONE/DEVICE ON ZONE/DEVICE ON Power onz Power onz this unit.
  • Page 115 Erasing stored remote control codes Operating learning function If the AV device is not a DENON device, or if the device does not Erasing the code by each button operate even when the preset code is registered, use the learning function.
  • Page 116 ENGLISH Operating the main remote control unit n Adjusting the interval time of macro operations Erasing the code by each equipment input source Operating macro function transmitting • When the macro function is used, operations that usually require a POWER ON The macro operation transmission interval can be adjusted.
  • Page 117 Using the macro function Specifying the zone used with the main Setting the Remote ID remote control unit When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make MACRO this setting so that only the desired AV receiver operates. ZONE SELECT...

  • Page 118: Operating The Sub Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Operating the main remote control unit Operating the sub remote control Setting the display time length of the Restoring all settings of the remote control unit remote control unit display unit to default • The sub remote control unit is equipped with frequently used Use the following procedure to set the length of time for which to Use the following procedure to restore all default settings of the buttons, so it can be used for simple remote control unit operations.
  • Page 119 ENGLISH Operating the sub remote control unit n iPod operation Operating AV equipment Operation buttons Function Use this procedure to select the zone to be operated by the sub remote control unit. Zone selection • For details, refer to the operating instructions for each device. ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection For operations of iPod, SIRIUS, HD Radio receiver and USB memory...
  • Page 120 ENGLISH Operating the sub remote control unit n NET/USB operation n Tuner (HD Radio reception) operation n SAT TU (SIRIUS) operation Operation buttons Function Operation buttons Function Operation buttons Function Zone selection Zone selection Zone selection ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection ZONE SELECT...

  • Page 121: M.zone Call

    Setting the remote ID the same input source as used in the MAIN control unit is used When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this setting so that no AV receiver other than the desired one operates. ZONE...

  • Page 122: Information

    ENGLISH Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 120 F Other information vpage 125 F Troubleshooting vpage 135 F Specifications vpage 139 F Index vpage 140...

  • Page 123: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). GWith the door openH Headphones jack ENTER button ····································· (77 – 80) When the headphones are plugged into this RETURN button ·································· (77 – 80) jack, audio will no longer be output from the V.AUX INPUT connectors ··························...

  • Page 124: Display

    Output signal channel indicators DENON LINK indicator started as Organizer. Lights when audio signals are being output from This lights when playing using DENON LINK • ATTENDEE the speakers. connections (vpage  29 “Playing Super Audio This lights to indicate that party mode has Front speaker indicator CD”).

  • Page 125: Rear Panel

    Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q9 Q8 Q7 RS-232C connector ·································································· (27) DENON LINK connector ·························································· (25) NOTE HD Radio antenna terminals ·················································· (23) COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ····································(18 – 20) Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel.

  • Page 126: Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Main remote control unit (RC-1145) ZONE/DEVICE power buttons ·········· (73, 111) Remote control signal transmitter ········· (124) Display Power buttons (POWER ON / OFF) ······ (7, 13) q Zone select indicators ··························...

  • Page 127: Inserting The Batteries

    ENGLISH Remote control unit Sub remote control unit (RC-1148) Inserting the batteries NOTE q Slide the rear lid in the direction of the arrow Zone indicators ········································· (116) and remove it. • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control QUICK SELECT buttons ·······················...

  • Page 128: Other Information

    ENGLISH Other information Trademark information n Trademark information (vpage 125) This product uses the following technologies: n Surround (vpage 126) SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM n Relationship between video signals and monitor Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All output (vpage 131) rights reserved.

  • Page 129: Surround

    ENGLISH 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. Surround modes and parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each surround mode. Symbols in the table S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set.
  • Page 130 ENGLISH Surround Surround Parameters (vpage 86) NEO:6 Music PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only Surround mode (vpage 50) AFDM z11 PLgz Height z18 Height Gain z19 mode only Effect Effect Level Room Size Surround Back Speaker Subwoofer (vpage 88) (vpage 88) (vpage 88) (vpage 87) (vpage 87) (vpage 88) (vpage 88) (vpage 88)
  • Page 131 ENGLISH Surround Audyssey Settings (vpage 89) A-DSX Soundstage (vpage 90) Dolby Volume (vpage 91) RESTORER Tone z20 Dynamic EQ ® Subwoofer Att. Dynamic Audyssey DSX™ Stage Height Stage Wide Volume Leveler Volume Modeler Surround mode (vpage 50) MultEQ ® XT 32 Dolby Volume Volume ® z22 (vpage 88) (vpage 88) (vpage 92)
  • Page 132 ENGLISH Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode.
  • Page 133 ENGLISH Surround Input signal types and formats DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL Super Audio CD WMA/ MP3/ DTS-HD DOLBY Surround mode (vpage 50) NOTE DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY ANALOG MPEG-4 High DOLBY DIGITAL EX (multi ch) (2ch) Master DSCRT MTRX...

  • Page 134: Relationship Between Video Signals And Monitor Output

    ENGLISH Relationship between video signals and monitor output MAIN ZONE MONITOR OUT Input Signals Output Signals Menu displayed Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO ON/OFF Only the menu is displayed S (VIDEO) S (VIDEO) S (VIDEO) VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 135: Explanation Of Terms

    Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem DENON LINK 4th uses the clock of the AV amplifier performance. Three key requirements are: (1) of the refl ected sound to render an expanded...
  • Page 136 ENGLISH Explanation of terms Dolby Pro Logic gz DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 Dynamic range Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete The difference between the maximum undistorted Home Entertainment through the addition of a pair proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users...
  • Page 137 ENGLISH Explanation of terms MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, WMA (Windows Media Audio) MPEG-4 This is audio compression technology developed vTuner These are the names for digital compression format by Microsoft Corporation. This is a free online content server for Internet standards used for the encoding of video and audio.

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    – or “2spkrs”. 95, 96 power, the power contact the DENON service adviser. • If “Front” and “Center” for “Speaker Config.” are set to “Large”, indicator is blinking and “Subwoofer Mode” is set to “LFE”, no sound may be output...
  • Page 139 ENGLISH GHDMIH Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page Audyssey DSX™ • Check that “Speaker Config.” – “Front Height” or “Front Wide” is No audio is • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. cannot be selected. set to other than “None”. output with HDMI •...
  • Page 140 • A USB memory device that the set cannot recognize is connected. – “Connection Down” This is not a malfunction. DENON does not guarantee that all USB is displayed and memory devices will operate or receive power. station cannot be •...

  • Page 141: Resetting The Microprocessor

    • Login information is incorrect. Check if the “Email address” for Pandora. (“Email Pandora has been properly entered. Re-enter the “Password”. address” or (Password is not displayed.) “Password” is http://www.pandora.com/denon displayed.) GRemote Control UnitH Symptom Cause/Solution Page The set cannot be •...

  • Page 142: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications n Audio section n HD Radio section [FM] [AM] –15 • Power amplifier (Note: μV at 75 Ω, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Rated output: Front: Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz 530 kHz – 1710 kHz 140 W + 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz –...
  • Page 143 Front height speaker ······························ 54, 56, 61 Optical cable ·············································· 18, 20 DENON LINK cable ············································ 25 Front Panel ······················································· 120 Speaker cable ···················································· 6 DENON original surround mode ························· 52 Front Speaker Setup ·········································· 98 Accessories ·························································· 2 S-Video cable ··················································· 20 Dimension ·························································· 87 Front Wide ·························································...
  • Page 144 Trigger Out 1 ···················································· 105 CD player ························································· 30 Operating components ··································· 111 Manual EQ ························································· 91 Trigger Out 2 ···················································· 105 DENON LINK 4th ············································· 29 Registering Preset Codes ······························ 108 MANUAL SETUP ················································ 93 Troubleshooting ··············································· 135 Direct ······························································· 52 Remote ID ········································...
  • Page 145 D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in Japan 5411 10573 005D...
  • Page 146 Addendum Sheet ENTER DENON products that are connected to the network Thank you for purchasing DENON’s product. When you operate the unit, please can control. The monitor of the unit displays the network read the owner’s manual and this sheet.
  • Page 149 SIRIUS.iJ WELCOME TO THE IBEST RADIO ON RADIO™ SATelLITE RADIO 100% COMMERCIAL-FREE MUSIC WORLD-CLASS NEWS traffic Jazl, Including Pop, Rock, Country. Hip-Hop, R&B. Fox. CNN, NPR; BBC plus local & weather Blues, Classical, and Latin plus legendary DJs, FAMILY & KIDS original MTV VJs, exclusive live performances, and Wit]1 It's G-rated fun for everyone...
  • Page 151 Tel: +7 (495) 647-02-75 Fax: +7 (495) 258-90-45 France DENON FRANCE A division of D&M France SAS Tour Ventose, 2 rue des 80urets, 92156 Suresnes Cedex, France MOHAMED AL-RASHID EST.(MRE) Architectural Audio-Vision. P.O.Box 6004, Jeddah 21442. Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia...
  • Page 154 Denon engineer for premium quality assurance. We are confident that you will enjoy superior performance from your Denon special edition product for years to come. Thank you again for becoming part of our historical Denon 100th year anniversary and sharing the same passion for audio as we do. ;:'(J)Il';tT/ /1001il~8c~IlH~~T)!-,!"~.l,...
  • Page 155 We invite you to join the Denon Owner's Club. Thank you for choosing Denon. Be the first to know about upcoming Denon products and get exclusive previews of new technologies. You will also receive members only offers from our online store and be the first in line for all promotions and contests.
  • Page 156 • • the product. b) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by DENON. c) Any shipment of the product (claim must be presented to carrier). (5) Items subject to · wear from normal usage (tape heads, cartridges, stylus, battery, etc.). (6) Periodic check-ups which do not disclose any defect. (7) Use of the product outside the U.S.A.
  • Page 157 Length of Non-Transferable Warranty This warranty on your DENON product which is distributed and warranted by D&M CANADA INC. remains in effect for the following periods from the date of the original consumer purchase from an AUTHORIZED D&M CANADA INC. DEALER.
  • Page 158 Ie produit, b) reparation ou • • tentative de reparation par quelqu'uo non reconnu par DENON. c) tout envoi du produit (la reclamation doit etre presentee au transporteur), (5) Articles sujets deterioration "' par I'usage (tetes de magnetophone, cellules phono, pointes de lecture phono, piles, etc.).

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