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AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1909 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Manual del usuario Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning...
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Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 2006/95/EC och 2004/108/EC. bereikbaar zijn. FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT: DENON EUROPE Division of D&M Germany GmbH Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal, från nätet.
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SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.
ENGLISH n Contents Option Setup ·················································································29 Menu Operations a Amp Assign·············································································29 s Volume Control ·······································································30 Operations ····················································································· 17 Getting Started d Source Delete ·········································································30 Example of Display of Default Values ········································ 17 f On-Screen Display ··································································30 Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ··················· 18 Accessories ·····················································································3 g Quick Select Name ·································································31 Menu Map ·····················································································...
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ENGLISH Information Remote Control Unit Operations Status ····························································································44 Operating DENON Audio Components ······································56 a MAIN ZONE ············································································44 Presetting ······················································································56 s ZONE2 ····················································································44 Operating Preset Components ····················································56 Audio Input Signal ········································································44 Punch Through Function ·····························································59 HDMI Information ·········································································45 a HDMI Signal Information ························································45 s HDMI Monitor Information ·····················································45...
• Before turning the power switch on In addition to the AVR-1909, the included remote control unit (RC- After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are 1099) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
ENGLISH Operating Range of the Remote Control Part Names and Functions Unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Front Panel Q7 Q6 30°...
ENGLISH Rear Panel Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·········· (12 ~ 14) AC OUTLET ·············································································· (16) DOCK CONTROL jack ······························································ (13) Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ································ (12 ~ 14) AC inlet (AC IN) ········································································ (16) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ········································· (12 ~ 14) EXT.
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-1909. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
ENGLISH Video Conversion Function Speaker Connections • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1909 into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-1909 to a monitor. Speaker Installation • The AVR-1909’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:...
2 second intervals. In this case, please switch off the power supply, and wait until the AVR-1909 has cooled down, and the surrounding ventilation is good.
It does not operate with televisions or players that are not compatible with HDMI’s CEC. • • When the AVR-1909 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-1909 and monitor using an HDMI cable.
ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”). Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect •...
TV/CABLE Tuner ® Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD- Select the terminal to use and connect the device. 3N or 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.
Video camera / Game console • When recording via the AVR-1909, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1909’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...
ENGLISH Connection of AM antennas Component with Multi-channel Output Antenna terminals 1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. 3. Return the lever. connectors An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player / Direction of broadcasting station External decoder NOTE...
Infrared is possible. retransmitter sensor The AVR-1909’s status information as well as iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller’s display. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices. NOTE • When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF •...
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.
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.
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 •...
• If the result still differs from the actual connection status after re-measurement or the error message still appears, it is possible Step 5: Store that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-1909 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning.
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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...
• The front L speaker was not properly Cancel Speaker :None detected. The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1909. Retry Cancel q Select “Store 0”, then press • “Storing Please wait ... ” is displayed on the on-screen display •...
ENGLISH Manual Setup Surround Back Speaker Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Select surround back speaker use and size. Speaker Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control [Selectable items] Large Small None...
ENGLISH Default s Subwoofer Setup f Channel Level Reset the settings to the default values. Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. Distance measurement [Selectable items] Test Tone Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance.
ENGLISH HDMI Setup g Crossover Frequency s RGB Range Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low Make settings for RGB output range. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. range signal. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F [Selectable items] Normal : Use video range from 16 (black) to 235 (white).
ENGLISH Front h Power Off Control Audio Setup Select front speaker size. Interlock power OFF with HDMI control. Make settings for audio playback. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] F Menu screen F Large Small : Select front speaker size. 2.Manual Setup 2-3.Audio Setup Subwoofer 1.Speaker Setup...
ENGLISH Manual EQ d Dolby Digital Setup g EQ Preset Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. sources. Default Reset the settings to the default values. EQ Customize [Selectable items] Base Curve Copy...
ENGLISH ZONE2 Setup Option Setup d Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. Make various other settings. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F F Menu screen F : Do not set a maximum volume. 2.Manual Setup 2.Manual Setup 2-4.ZONE2 Setup...
ENGLISH Master Volume s Volume Control d Source Delete Master volume display during adjustment. Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Volume Limit : Turn display on. : Use this source.
When setting to “OFF”, the display brightness of the menu setting in NOTE operation changes to “Dark”. When using the AVR-1909 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1099), use Remote ID “1” (default). When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), this function can be used.
ENGLISH Input Setup Changing the input source within Input Setup Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual 3.Input Setup Press u to align the Button located on both the main unit and the remote control n TUNER (FM/AM) cursor with the top right...
ENGLISH Convert Settings Related to Playing Input d Preset Name Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format. Assign name to a preset memory. Sources Names containing up to 8 characters can be input. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Selectable items] A1 ~ G8...
ENGLISH Progressive Mode g Input Mode Select optimum progressive mode for video material. • When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. the display. If the “ ”...
• With the default settings, the control dock for iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. Select HDMI connector to assign to this source. • Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-1909 and control dock [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input source.
[Selectable items] Shuffl e Mode DOLBY PLgx Make settings for shuffl e mode. : The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is PLg for playback. DOLBY PLg connected [Selectable items]...
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) The desired mode according to the program source and viewing Selecting the mode situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR- modes.
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 7CH STEREO (5CH STEREO) DTS NEO:6 Button located on both the main unit and the remote control...
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”...
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ENGLISH Center Image A2 Room Size A4 SB CH Out (for Multi-channel sources Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider Determine size of acoustic environment. Select playback mode for surround back channels. sound. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Variable range] 0.0 ~ 0.3 ~ 1.0...
ENGLISH A4 SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources) Tone Audyssey Settings Determine whether to use surround back speakers. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. [Selectable items] A7 Tone Control S0 MultEQ : The surround back channel signal is played. Turn tone adjustments off.
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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.
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.
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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>...
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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.
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>...
ENGLISH Playing Video and Audio Listening to Preset Stations • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in Equipment SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). manually. TUNING • When tuning in stations manually, press and hold to change frequencies continuously.
ENGLISH RDS (Radio Data System) RDS Search Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that Button located on both the main unit and the remote control which allows a station to send additional information along provide the RDS service.
ENGLISH PTY Search TP Search RT (Radio Text) Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic “RT” appears on the display when radio text data is designated program type (PTY). programs (TP stations).
ENTER, op <ON/STANDBY> <STATUS> q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. : When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W control dock for iPod (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) : Video may not be output, depending on the combination of w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input.
• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, somefunctions may not operate. MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Repeat Mode” (vpage 36) • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod Shuffl ing playback data. [TUNING +] Press •...
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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 •...
When playing the player, the AVR-1909 input function switches to • the function of that player. • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-1909, connect optical digital or analog. If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical digital connection.
[CH SELECT/ NOTE Use o p to adjust the volume of the speakers. ENTER] When you power off AVR-1909, the HDMI control function does not uiop (o: front, p: rear) operate. Either power on or set to standby. • The fader function does not affect the subwoofer.
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. memory.
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[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. [NUMBER] • 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.
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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 [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE iPod/ TUNER DVD / HDP SAT / CABLE CONTROL 2...
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ENGLISH Punch Through Function [Front] “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/ HDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.
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5.1ch Stereo The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-1909 to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 3”, then set the corresponding “Amp Assign”...
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ZONE2 FL/FR Front A Bi-Amp Bi-Amp Monitor Pre-main amplifier Front B Bi-Amp Blu-ray Disc player / AVR-1909 DVD player n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker ZONE2 Input terminals audio output Speaker terminal SURROUND BACK /...
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>...
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...
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It is fully The AVR-1909 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS...
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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...
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...
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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)
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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 MTRX...
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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...
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ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Video Input signals Monitor output Video S-VIDEO Input signals Monitor output convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO convert MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO — VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
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Set does not • External noise or interference is • Reset the microprocessor. power indicator • Please re-install AVR-1909 in a – operate properly. causing the set to malfunction. will flash in red place having good ventilation.
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• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player • Use a DTS-compatible player. – switch. switch. is not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1909’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” GAudioH setting is set to “PCM”. mode. Symptom Cause...
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HDMI connected device, When you only want to operate is not shown. component video signals via the AVR-1909, the on-screen display AVR-1909 has the the power on/off each device, set MENU same operations. “Power Off Control” to “OFF”. appears when the button A.MENU...
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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 ~ 108.0 MHz 522 kHz ~ 1611 kHz 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)