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AVR-1909
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Manuel de l'Utilisateur

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1909 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH FRANCAIS 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 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH ENGLISH n Contents Option Setup ·················································································35 Menu Operations a Amp Assign·············································································35 s Volume Control ·······································································35 Operations ·····················································································22 Getting Started d Source Delete ·········································································36 Example of Display of Default Values ········································22 f On-Screen Display ··································································36 Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ···················23 Accessories ·····················································································2 g Quick Select Name ·································································36 Menu Map ·····················································································24...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    MAIN ZONE ············································································52 Operating DENON Audio Components ········································65 s ZONE2 ····················································································52 Presetting ·····················································································65 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Audio Input Signal ········································································52 Operating Preset Components ····················································65 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the HDMI Information ·········································································53...

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    (RC-1099) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, no problems with the connection cables. q DENON system components following the “q” and “w” marks in the battery compartment. w Non-DENON system components •...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH ENGLISH E2 Cursor buttons (ui) ································· (22) DYNAMIC VOLUME button ······················· (50) Part Names and Functions b About Dynamic Volume MASTER VOLUME control knob ··············· (54) Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). of large variations in volume level between indicator ······················································...

  • Page 8: Display

    ENGLISH Display Input signal indicators NIGHT indicator This lights when the night mode is selected. Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is Information display selected. The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed HDMI indicator here.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear Panel Digital audio connectors AC OUTLETS ··············································· (21) RF/RC 2 WAY jack ········································ (20) (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·················· (13 ~ 15, 18) Power cord ·················································· (21) XM connector (SAT TU2) ··························· (17) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ············ (13 ~ 16) Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ················...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Rear ] ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (72) n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1099) Source select buttons ································ (54) b : To select “SIRIUS”, “XM” as the input [ Front ] SAT TU1/2 source, use the button.

  • Page 11: Connections

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Connections Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats Preparations are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-1909.

  • Page 12: Video Conversion Function

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Video Conversion Function About On-screen Displays due to Input Signals • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1909 into the The method of on-screen display (OSD) varies with the type of video signal input to AVR-1909. format used to output the video signals from the AVR-1909 to a monitor.

  • Page 13: Speaker Connections

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Connections Example: 5.1/7 .1-channels Speaker Installation Front speakers Subwoofer Center speaker The illustration below shows a basic example (7.1-channel) of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Subwoofer Center speaker with built- in amplifier Surround back speakers...
  • Page 14 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to vated, due to thinking that the AVR-1909 has failed, please contact tighten it. DENON Service center after switching off. When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug.

  • Page 15: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    ENGLISH ENGLISH NOTE Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors • The audio signals output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be restricted by the connected device. With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. •...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Monitor

    ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect • Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”). •...

  • Page 17: Cd Player

    CD Player iPod ® Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or CD player ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1909. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

  • Page 18: Tv/Cable Tuner

    ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connecting the Recording Components Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. TV tuner Video Cassette Recorder Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

  • Page 19: Cd Recorder / Md Recorder / Tape Deck

    ENGLISH ENGLISH CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connections to Other Devices Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used.

  • Page 20: Component With Multi-Channel Output Connectors

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Component with Multi-channel Output connectors XM connector ® ® • The AVR-1909 is an XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player / Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, each sold separately) and subscribing to the XM External decoder service.

  • Page 21: Sirius Connector

    ENGLISH ENGLISH n Positioning the Antenna SIRIUS connector For a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be positioned correctly. Use the following map to determine which area you are in and position the antenna accordingly. ® ® • The AVR-1909 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver.

  • Page 22: Antenna Terminals

    ENGLISH Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) Connection of AM antennas 1. Push the 2. Insert the 3.

  • Page 23: Multi-Zone

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Multi-zone External Controller ZONE2 out Connections RF remote receiver If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 at the same time (vpage 69 ~ 72). Pre-main amplifier (ZONE2) •...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Power Cord

    ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. To household Power cord power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to external audio equipment.

  • Page 25: Menu Operations

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Menu Operations With the AVR-1909, settings and operations for most functions can be Example of Display of Default performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual monitor screen. Values Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON...

  • Page 26: Examples Of On-Screen Display And Front Display

    ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH Screen title MENU *MENU 1.Auto Setup Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup Submenu title 4.Parameter 5.Information Number of the currently selected settings menu.

  • Page 27: Menu Map

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Menu Map Auto Setup (vpage 25 ~ 29) MENU n Start Menu n Parameter Check 1.Auto Setup • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Speaker Confi guration Check 2.Manual Setup • Step 2: Measurement • Distance Check 3.Input Setup •...

  • Page 28: Preparations

    ENGLISH Auto Setup ® • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems Preparations in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual your home theater. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to •...

  • Page 29: Auto Setup

    ENGLISH ENGLISH About the Auto Setup Step 1 : Speaker Detection Auto Setup The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of F Menu screen F Optimize settings for speakers in use. each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting.
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Step 2 : Measurement Step 3 : Calculation Step 4 : Check F Menu screen F F Menu screen F F Menu screen F Auto Setup Auto Setup Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup Step2:Measurement Step3:Calculation Step4:Check Audyssey MultEQ...

  • Page 31: Error Messages

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Step 5 : Store Error Messages F Menu screen F If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is 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: Parameter Check

    ENGLISH s Parameter Check Manual Setup Check auto setup measurement results. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is completed. [Selectable items] Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Distance Check Speaker Confi g. Check Speaker Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Channel Level Check...

  • Page 33: Subwoofer Setup

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Surround Speaker d Distance Select surround speakers use and size. • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the Set distance from listening position to speakers. speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities Before making the settings, measure the distance from the [Selectable items] Large Small...

  • Page 34: Channel Level

    ENGLISH f Channel Level g Crossover Frequency h Front Speaker Setup Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low Select front speakers to use for each surround mode. range signal. [Selectable items] Test Tone [Selectable items]...

  • Page 35: Hdmi Setup

    ENGLISH ENGLISH HDMI Setup h Power Off Control s RGB Range Make settings for RGB output range. Interlock power OFF with HDMI control. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F [Selectable items] Normal : Use video range from 16 (black) to 235 (white). 2.Manual Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup Enhanced...

  • Page 36: Audio Setup

    ENGLISH Front Audio Setup d Dolby Digital Setup Select front speaker size. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Make settings for audio playback. sources. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F Large Small [Selectable items] : Select front speaker size. 2.Manual Setup : Compression is used.

  • Page 37: Eq Preset

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Manual EQ ZONE2 Setup g EQ Preset Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. Default Reset the settings to the default values. F Menu screen F EQ Customize Base Curve Copy...

  • Page 38: Volume Limit

    ENGLISH Option Setup d Volume Limit s Volume Control Make a setting for maximum volume. Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. Make various other settings. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F Volume Limit : Do not set a maximum volume. 2.Manual Setup Make a setting for maximum volume.

  • Page 39: Source Delete

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Master Volume d Source Delete g Quick Select Name Master volume display during adjustment. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. Change the Quick Select name. Up to 16 characters can be input. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Input characters] : Turn display on.

  • Page 40: Display

    ENGLISH k Display l Setup Lock Adjust display brightness of the receiver. Protect settings from inadvertent change. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Bright : Normal display brightness. : Turn protection on. : Reduced display brightness. : Turn protection off. Dark : Very low display brightness. : Display is off unless controls are operated.

  • Page 41: Input Setup

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Input Setup Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings n CD, CDR/TAPE, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, VCR, V.AUX related to playing input sources. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual This menu is for “CD”, “CDR/TAPE”, “DVD”, “HDP”, “TV/CBL”, Button located on both the main unit and the remote control “VCR”, “V.AUX”.

  • Page 42: Settings Related To Playing Input Sources

    ENGLISH NOTE Settings Related to Playing Input d Preset Name • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals. Assign name to a preset memory. Sources • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of Names containing up to 8 characters can be input. another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output.
  • Page 43 ENGLISH ENGLISH i/p Scaler Progressive Mode Make settings for i/p scaler function. Select optimum progressive mode for video material. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Selectable items] [Selectable items] A to H Auto : Use i/p scaler function for analog video signal. : Automatically detect video material type.

  • Page 44: Input Mode

    ENGLISH g Input Mode h Rename • When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. Change the display name for this source. the display. If the “ ”...

  • Page 45: Assign

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital In iPod Dock k Assign Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Assign control dock for iPod to this source. Assign input sources to input connectors. [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL HDMI In...

  • Page 46: A0 Antenna Aiming

    SIRIUS Antenna Aiming Display Condition Change the password. Make settings for shuffle mode. Signal strength is excellent When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is ENTER q P ress Signal strength is good ENTER connected w I nput old password (4 digits) using...

  • Page 47: Surround Modes

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Surround Modes Select the mode to suit the source q Standard Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the Button located on both the main unit and the remote control menu “Parameter”...

  • Page 48: Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.)

    Direct Playback (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Selecting the mode In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR- modes.

  • Page 49: Playback In The Pure Direct Mode

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Operating from the main unit Parameter <SELECT/ENTER> to select the surround mode. During PCM (2ch) / Analog / DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx Adjusting the parameters (DOLBY PRO LOGIC g) Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual neural z 7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6...

  • Page 50: Surround Parameter

    ENGLISH F Menu screen F Cinema EQ Surround Parameter 4.Parameter Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding. Adjust surround sound parameters. 1.Surround Parameter [Selectable items] 2.Tone The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ 3.Audyssey Settings 4.RESTORER : “Cinema EQ”...
  • Page 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Center Image A2 Room Size A4 SB CH Out (Selectable displays during multi-channel source playback. Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider Determine size of acoustic environment. sound. Select playback mode for surround back channels. [Selectable items] [Variable range] 0.0 ~ 0.3 ~ 1.0...

  • Page 52: Tone

    ENGLISH A4 SB CH Out Tone Audyssey Settings (Selectable displays during 2-channel source playback.) Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] A7 Tone Control S0 MultEQ : The surround back channel signal is played.
  • Page 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH S1 Dynamic EQ S2 Dynamic Volume S3 Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in Can be set when “Dynamic Volume” is set to “ON” . quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception volume level between television programs, commercials, and between Set Dynamic Volume effect.

  • Page 54: Restorer

    ENGLISH RESTORER Night Mode Audio Delay This function restores compressed audio signals to how they Optimized setting for late-night listening. Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. Delay audio.

  • Page 55: Status

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Information Status Audio Input Signal Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Shows information about current settings. Shows information about audio input signals. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit F Menu screen F F Menu screen F <BUTTON>...

  • Page 56: Hdmi Information

    ENGLISH HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Preset Station Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor. Shows information about auto surround mode settings. Shows information about preset stations. The surround mode for which the last memory function was used F Menu screen F F Menu screen F for the different input signal types is displayed.

  • Page 57: Playback

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback Operations During Playback Preparations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Adjusting the Master Volume BUTTON unit Turning the Power On <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit <MASTER VOLUME>...

  • Page 58: Playing Video And Audio Equipment

    ENGLISH Playing Video and Audio Tune in the desired broadcast station. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Equipment Button located on both the main unit and the remote control q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning) BUTTON unit [MODE] Press to light the “AUTO”...

  • Page 59: Listening To Preset Stations

    ENGLISH ENGLISH XM Ready ® Subscription Listening to Preset Stations Checking the XM Signal Strength and Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the Radio ID SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to your XM Ready®...

  • Page 60: Presetting Radio Channels (Preset Memory)

    ENGLISH Presetting Radio Channels Searching Categories Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual (Preset Memory) [o p] Press Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can unit <BUTTON>...

  • Page 61: Basic Operation

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Presetting Radio Channels Basic Operation Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength (Preset Memory) and Radio ID <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU 1/2] Either turn or press Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can to select “SIRIUS”. <SOURCE SELECT>...

  • Page 62: Searching Categories

    (vpage 85). Make the necessary preparations. <ON/STANDBY> ENTER, op q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. Parental Lock (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input.

  • Page 63: Listening To Music

    • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Shuffl e Mode” somefunctions may not operate. (vpage 43) • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.

  • Page 64: Other Operations And Functions

    ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual <ZONE2/REC SELECT> <SOURCE • To cancel, press , then turn Button located on both the main unit and the remote control SELECT> until “ZONE2 Source” is displayed. BUTTON unit •...

  • Page 65: Convenient Functions

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Connections Convenient Functions Player compatible Television compatible with with HDMI HDMI control function HDMI Control Function control function When AVR-1909 is connected to a TV and player compatible with HDMI control function, you can perform the following operations. Settings other than AVR-1909 settings must be made on the respective devices.

  • Page 66: Channel Level

    ENGLISH Operations Channel Level Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Connect the HDMI to the AVR-1909 with equipment You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback Button located on both the main unit and the remote control compatible with the HDMI control function (vpage sources or to suit your taste, as described below.

  • Page 67: Quick Select Function

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby surround mode, MultEQ settings and volume can be stored in the mode was set.

  • Page 68: Remote Control Unit Operations

    [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. [Rear] • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side • Operation is not possible for some models.
  • Page 69 ENGLISH ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front Blu-ray Video Disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Disc Player Player (VDP) Receiver (Monitor) SOURCE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL 1 [ON/SOURCE] [OFF] SOURCE iPod/ TUNER DVD / HDP SAT / CABLE...
  • Page 70 RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return Default DENON DENON b2 DENON HITACHI HITACHI setting – – – – (111) (111) (121) (108) (007) (134) (Preset code) Special – –...

  • Page 71: Punch Through Function

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Sub Remote Control Unit Punch Through Function [Front] “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, (RC-1107) 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, The sub remote control unit (RC-1107) included with the AVR-1909 DVD/HDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV can be used as the exclusive multi-zone remote control unit.

  • Page 72: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    ENGLISH Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-1909 is compatible with the following types of playback: Setting 1 : • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) Multi-zone playback (Default Setting) • Bi-amp playback (front speakers) 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback NOTE •...
  • Page 73 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting 2 : Setting 3 : 7.1-channel playback Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 5.1-channel playback MAIN ZONE (switching with other modes not possible) FL SW MAIN ZONE FL SW Amp Assign mode: 7.1ch 7 .1ch...

  • Page 74: Multi-Zone Settings And Operations With Zone Output

    ENGLISH Remote Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone control unit Output Prepare pre-main amplifiers for ZONE2. Connectors for audio output Audio signals ZONE2 ZONE2 OUT Stereo MAIN ZONE (7.1-channel system) ZONE2 Monitor Pre-main amplifier Blu-ray Disc player AVR-1909 / DVD player ZONE2 Input audio output...

  • Page 75: Multi-Zone Operations

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Multi-zone Operations Adjusting the Volume Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control GOperation on the main unitH BUTTON unit <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted. q Press Turning the Power On and Off <BUTTON>...

  • Page 76: Other Information

    ENGLISH Other Information Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type About Speaker Installation speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide Surround back speakers a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating...

  • Page 77: Dolby Surround

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Dolby Digital Plus G2H When not using surround back speakers DTS Surround Front speakers Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is Center speaker compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also DTS Digital Surround improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance.
  • Page 78 ENGLISH DTS 96/24 Audyssey HDMI DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 Audyssey MultEQ ® bit quantization on DVD-Video. HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every...

  • Page 79: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround Surround D. Comp AFDM Front L/R Center Subwoofer SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Delay time Subwoofer...
  • Page 80 ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode NEO:6 MUSIC Dynamic PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only Tone Night Mode Dynamic EQ mode only MultEQ Volume RESTORER (NOTE5) (NOTE5) (NOTE6) (NOTE7)
  • Page 81 ENGLISH ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY Note Linear Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG High DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL EX Master DSCRT...
  • Page 82 ENGLISH Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY Note Linear Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG High DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL Master DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL Resolution (5.1ch) 96/24 TrueHD EX (With EX (With...
  • Page 83 ENGLISH ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals Monitor output Video convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S (1080p) COMPONENT S (480p ~ 720p) COMPONENT COMPONENT S (480i / 576i)
  • Page 84 ENGLISH S-VIDEO Input signals Monitor output Video convert MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO — — VIDEO — S-VIDEO Used S-VIDEO VIDEO Not used — VIDEO — COMPONENT — COMPONENT VIDEO — COMPONENT S-VIDEO Used COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO Not used...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    • Switch off the power and please – • No digital signals are being • Select an input source for which power, the power has failed. contact the DENON service input. the digital input setting has been display flashes adviser. made.
  • Page 86 ENGLISH GRemote Control UnitH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No sound is • Subwoofer’s power not turned • Turn on the subwoofer’s power. – produced from Set does not work • Batteries are worn. • Replace with new batteries. subwoofer.
  • Page 87 ENGLISH ENGLISH GVideoH GHDMIH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No picture • The connections between the • Check the connections. 12 ~ 16 HDMI audio • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “Amp” appears. AVR-1909 and monitor are faulty. signals are not Setup”...
  • Page 88 ENGLISH GiPodH GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page “CHECK SIRIUS • The SiriusConnect Home Tuner • Check that the connections are iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source TUNER”...

  • Page 89: Specifications

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Specifications Audio section Tuner section [FM] [AM] • Power amplifier (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Rated output: Front (A, B): Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity:...
  • Page 90 Blu-Ray Disc Player Flsher 099, 115 XR-1000 Formenti Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105 007, 011, 049, 050, 051, 052, [111] (Denon 1) Denon Yamaha 004, 005, 006, 026, 062, 085 Fortress 073, 080, 087 Pilot (Denon 2) Zenith 060, 078, 079...
  • Page 91 001, 035, 043 Sharp 100, 104, 121 Burmster Siemens Regency Carvery 003, 035 Signature 045, 144 Samsung 014, 023 Denon [111]*, 044 Simpson Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025 Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150 Signal PRESET CODE...
  • Page 92 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10048 202DA...

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