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Denon AVP-A1HD Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND AMPLIFIER AVC-A1HD AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER AVP-A1HD Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Upgrade version Upgrade version n Symbols used in this manual The owner’s manual is organized in the following two volumes. This symbol indicates contents for AVC-A1HD. AVC-A1HD • GOriginal versionH • GUpgrade versionH ·······························This version This symbol indicates contents for AVP-A1HD. AVP-A1HD...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual EQ ··············································································27 Option Setup · ················································································28 a Amp Assign ( only) · ·············································28 AVC-A1HD Other Operations and Functions · ···············································45 a Pre-out Assign ( only) · ·········································29 AVP-A1HD s XLR Out Polarity ( only) · ······································30 AVP-A1HD Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations d POA Setting ( only) ·············································30 AVP-A1HD only) ·...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Dolby Pro Logic gz Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Home default settings. Reconfigure settings as required. Entertainment through the addition of a pair of front height channels. Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Compatible with stereo, 5.1-channel and 7 .1-channel content, Dolby operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the Additional functions Pro Logic gz provides enhanced spaciousness, depth and dimension product.
  • Page 4 ® ” and “Dynamic Volume ® ” in the GUI menu (vpage 41) to “ON” . Direct Mode function (Multi-channel) When multi-channel signals are input, the signals are output directly Mic Select function without being mixed-down to 2 channels. The Mic Select function is deleted when the product is upgraded. Only the supplied setup microphone (DM-A409) can be used. Surround Back function When surround back speakers are used and a surround back signal is recorded in the input signal, audio is output automatically from the surround back speakers. Web Control function When this product is upgraded, previously saved contents cannot be called. After completing the upgrade, reconfigure the settings. For details on the web control operating procedures, see mpage 61 , mpage 63 AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD...

  • Page 5: Changes To The Panel Display

    Changes to the Panel Display After completing the upgrade, labels are attached to the changed parts of the panel. For details of the changed parts, see the illustration below. Front Panel Rear Panel AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD AVC-A1HD GWith the door openH AVP-A1HD...

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Display Front Panel When the upgrade is performed, the sections highlighted in the illustration below do not light. NIGHT When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the button is pressed. GWith the door openH Surround speaker indicators NIGHT indicator These light according to the settings of the...

  • Page 7: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit Connections When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the button is pressed. Speaker Installation n Main remote control unit (RC-1067) HDMI video direct button (NGT) Speaker Layout When this button is pressed, video signals recorded on the BD or DVD are output directly.

  • Page 8: Speaker Connections

    Speaker Connections AVC-A1HD When this unit is upgraded, the terminal names and connection Front Front methods change. speaker (R) Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 2 speaker (L) b L : Left Center Subwoofer speaker R : Right with built-in • When using just one surround back speaker, amplifier connect it to the left channel (SBL).
  • Page 9 Connecting the XLR pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) AVP-A1HD n Connecting the RCA pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer with Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 3 built-in amplifier b L : Left R : Right This unit Subwoofer with built-in amplifier...

  • Page 10: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors Connections to Other Devices External Power Amplifier When this unit is upgraded, 3D video can be played back. This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI 1.4a. When this unit is upgraded, the terminal names and connection methods To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 1.4a 3D function and a will change. pair of 3D glasses. NOTE Power amplifier • When playing back 3D video, refer to the instructions provided in the manual of your playback device together with this manual.

  • Page 11: Gui Menu Operations

    GUI Menu Map GUI Menu Operations Source Select (vmpage 42 ~ 45) n DVD, HDP , TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX, CD, TUNER n NET/USB n PHONO • Play (iPod) • Input Mode • Play • Video • Playback Mode (iPod) • Rename •...
  • Page 12 AVP-A1HD Information Source Select (vmpage 44 ~ 48) (vpage 44) n DVD, HDP , TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX, CD, TUNER n NET/USB n PHONO n Status • Play (iPod) • Input Mode • Play • Video • MAIN ZONE • Playback Mode (iPod) •...

  • Page 13: Auto Setup

    About setup microphone placement The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone automatically. This is called “Auto Setup” . successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening To perform measurement, place the setup microphone in multiple Auto Setup area, as shown in GExample qH. For best results, we recommend...
  • Page 14 Amp Assign Channel Select Auto Setup Start Enter Cancel RETURN Start Auto Setup AVP-A1HD GSetup screen AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you do not have a tripod or stand, set up the microphone on, for STEP1 Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according example, a seat without a back. to the recommendations in the manual.

  • Page 15: Auto Setup

    Auto Setup Select the method for using the power amplifier in accordance with a Auto Setup the connected speaker configuration. Choose this when “Amp Assign” in the GUI menu is set to anything s Option STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main) other than “Normal”. d Parameter Check vpage 16, 17 AVP-A1HD n Pre-out Assign Change the pre-out terminal assignment. AVP-A1HD n XLR Out Polarity STEP3 Measurement (2nd – 8th) vpage 18 Set to switch the XLR pre-out terminal polarity. AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD n Channel Select...
  • Page 16 Amp Assign Channel Select Auto Setup Start Enter Cancel RETURN Start Auto Setup AVP-A1HD GSetup screen AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 STEP1 Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according to the recommendations in the manual. Set the following items if necessary.
  • Page 17 STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main) The detected speakers are displayed. ENTER • In STEP 2, the subwoofer volume level and main listening position volume are measured. b The illustration below shows an example of when the front • This step automatically checks the speaker configuration and speaker speakers, center speaker, subwoofer, surround speakers, surround size, and calculates the channel level, distance, and crossover back speakers and front height speakers have been detected. frequency. It also corrects distortion in the listening area. • Install the supplied setup microphone to the main listening position. AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 STEP2 Speaker Detection Check Front Center...
  • Page 18 n Adjusting the subwoofer volume level Adjust the subwoofer volume level of your subwoofer The optimum subwoofer volume level is 75 dB. ENTER so that the level display is within the range of 72 to During “Measuring the subwoofer volume level” (vpage 16), 78 dB. an error message is displayed when one level of subwoofers is outside the 72 to 78 dB range.
  • Page 19 STEP3 Measurement (2nd – 8th) Use to select “Next Calculation” and then press ENTER ENTER ui • I n STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions (two to eight positions) other than the main listening position. Proceed to “STEP4 Calculation” (vpage 18). Measurements can be made in up to eight positions. • You can achieve a more effective correction of distortion within the NOTE listening area by performing measurements at multiple positions. If “Caution ！ ” is displayed on the television screen, see “Error • Move the provided set up microphone to the measurement point.
  • Page 20 STEP5 Check STEP6 Store ENTER RETURN In STEP 5, the results of the analysis from STEP 4 are confirmed. In STEP 6, the measured results from STEP 2 and STEP 3 are saved. Use to select the item you want to check, and ENTER Select “Store” and then press ENTER then press Save the measurement results. AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 STEP5 Check STEP6 Store Press "Store"...
  • Page 21 Finish ENTER ui Auto Setup is complete. Unplug the setup microphone from the unit’s SETUP MIC jack. Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Finish Storing complete. Auto Setup is now finished. Please unplug microphone. Turn on Dynamic Volume ? Exit Turn Dynamic Volume off and exit Auto Setup b This feature adjusts the output volume to the optimal level while constantly monitoring the level of the audio input to the unit.
  • Page 22 Error messages NOTE • An error message is displayed if Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. Check the related items, and implement the necessary measures. After resolving the error, perform Auto Setup again. • If the result still differs from the actual connection status after remeasurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn this unit off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning. • Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections. Examples Error details Measures • Correct measurement is not possible due to inappropriate subwoofer • When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (active type), use AUTO SETUP volume. “SW Level Matching” to adjust the subwoofer volume (vpage 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 Caution! The subwoofer's level is too high or low. Please select "SW “Adjusting the subwoofer volume level”).

  • Page 23: Parameter Check

    s Option d Parameter Check Make direct mode settings. Check Auto Setup measurement results. This is displayed after the Auto Setup procedure is completed. Direct Mode [Selectable items] Select MultEQ ® XT 32 use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. Distance Check Ch. Level Check Spkr Config Check [Selectable items] EQ Check Restore Crossover Check • If “EQ Check” is selected, press to select equalizing curve (“Audyssey” or “Audyssey Flat”) to be checked, and then press ENTER or...

  • Page 24: Manual Setup

    Front Wide a Speaker Configuration Select front wide speaker use and size. Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) [Selectable items] Large Small None Manual Setup Front Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low frequencies. Make detailed settings for various parameters. Select front speaker size. Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity [Selectable items] Large Small for low frequencies. When this unit is upgraded, the “Speaker Setup” contents are changed.

  • Page 25: Subwoofer Setup

    Mode Distance measurement s Subwoofer Setup Select bass signal for playing with the subwoofer. Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. Select subwoofer output configuration and bass signal for Set the value closest to the measured distance. playback. [Selectable items] LFE–THX– LFE+Main [Variable range] Configuration 0.00m ~ 18.00m : Display when “Meters” is set. • THX recommends LFE–THX– mode so that bass interference is less Select number of subwoofers and configuration. 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft : Display when “Feet” is set. likely to occur in the room. • This can be set when the GUI menu “Speaker Configuration” – [Selectable items] “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”...

  • Page 26: Crossover Frequency

    “Yes” . or when “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” (vpage 23). the different surround modes, use the operation see mpage 65 • At the “Advanced” settings, if the “Subwoofer Setup” (vpage 24) , mpage 67 AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD SB Speaker Position setting is set to “LFE–THX–”, GUI menu speakers for which “Speaker Configuration” is set to “Small” can be set. If set to “LFE+Main”, Set the distance between the left and right surround back speakers. the setting can be made regardless of the speaker size. [Selectable items] Under 0.3m 0.3m – 1.2m Over 1.2m...

  • Page 27: Audio Setup

    Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. F Menu tree F We recommend setting to “+15dB” . Manual Setup Setting Audio Setup To change the settings, select “Custom” . a EXT. IN Setup a EXT. IN Setup AVP-A1HD [Selectable items] Basic Custom s 2ch Direct/Stereo Setup playback method for analog signals inputted from external z: Use the same settings as in “Speaker Setup” . d Auto Surround Mode input connectors (EXT. IN). f Manual EQ Front Mode Select front speaker size.

  • Page 28: Auto Surround Mode

    Crossover f Manual EQ Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. signal. [Selectable items] Adjust CH 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz Select speaker adjustment method. 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz [Selectable items] Each Distance FL Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level. Set distance from listening position to front left speaker. [Selectable items] [Variable range] 0.00m ~ 18.00m 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz...

  • Page 29: Option Setup

    When configuring the “Option Setup” settings, refer to this version of the Owner's Manual instead of Change the assignment for the power amps. the “Original version”. Assign Mode The places where the surround amplifier and surround back amplifier Option Setup Option Setup AVP-A1HD AVC-A1HD are used can be set freely according to the usage environment. This makes it possible to output sound to rooms other than the room Make various other settings. Make various other settings. (the MAIN ZONE) where surround playback is performed (multi-zone...

  • Page 30: Pre-Out Assign

    Extension Channel Pre-out Assign AVP-A1HD Set the channel to add to the speaker system. Change the pre-out assignment. [Selectable items] Assign Mode Front Height : Add front height channel to the speaker system. Setting “Free Assign” allows you to freely assign each pre-out to any channel, depending on the environment used. Front Wide : Add front wide channel to the speaker system. Normal Free Assign [Selectable items] Preout terminal FHL/ FHR/ Pre-out Assign Normal Free Assign • Channels that are set up in the GUI menu “Speaker Setup” – “Speaker Configuration” to “None” can be set up, but will not generate output. • Pre-out terminals in ZONE2 and ZONE3 can not be allocated.

  • Page 31: Xlr Out Polarity ( Avp-A1Hd Only)

    Volume Control s XLR Out Polarity d POA Setting AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD AVP-A1HD f Volume Control Set when connecting the receiver to a POA-A1HD. AVP-A1HD Set to switch the XLR pre-out terminal polarity. Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. [Selectable channels] POA LINK Front L Front R Center Surround L Surround R Volume Limit Set when connecting the receiver to a POA-A1HD through a CONTROL Surround Back L Surround Back R Front Height L LINK.

  • Page 32: Gui

    Format f GUI g Quick Select Name AVC-A1HD AVC-A1HD Select the video output signal format to match the monitor. h GUI j Quick Select Name AVP-A1HD AVP-A1HD [Selectable items] NTSC Make GUI related settings. Change “Quick Select” display name. Up to 16 characters can be input. NOTE Screensaver [Input characters] When a format other than the video format of the connected monitor is set, the picture will not be displayed properly. Use the procedure Make screensaver settings.

  • Page 33: Trigger Out

    Setting with Respect to the Zone h Trigger Out 1 A0 Transducer Setup AVC-A1HD AVC-A1HD When the power of the zone turned on/off, the trigger out turns on. k Trigger Out 1 A2 Transducer Setup AVP-A1HD AVP-A1HD Settings when using transducer. Setting with Respect to the Input Source Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out 1 with respect to the zone, input source, surround mode, HDMI monitor, etc. When the input source set to on is selected, the trigger out turns on. For details about the trigger out function, see mpage 22. The Transducer Setup can be accessed through GUI menu “Speaker...

  • Page 34: Avp-A1Hd : A4 )

    Dark NET/DTU modes of the main remote control unit at the same time A8 Maintenance Mode AVP-A1HD (vmpage 70 , mpage 72 AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD This sets the function for maintenance by a DENON service • When changing the remote ID, also change the sub remote control Operating from the main unit person or installer. (For professional use only.) unit at the same time (vmpage 75 , mpage 77 AVC-A1HD DIMMER Press the button.

  • Page 35: A7 Firmware Update ( Avp-A1Hd : A9 )

    Notes concerning use of “Firmware Update” and A7 Firmware Update A8 Add New Feature AVC-A1HD AVC-A1HD “Add New Feature” A9 Firmware Update S0 Add New Feature AVP-A1HD AVP-A1HD • In order to use these functions, you must have the correct system Update the firmware of the receiver. Display the new functions which can be purchased for downloading requirements and settings for a broadband Internet connection. to the unit and upgrade. For details, see mpage 33 ~ 36...

  • Page 36: Surround Mode

    Input signal Display THX SURROUND EX THX Ultra2 Cinema DOLBY DIGITAL Surround Mode THX Music Mode (other than 2ch) / Dolby Digital Source DOLBY DIGITAL EX / THX Games Mode DOLBY DIGITAL Plus / THX Cinema DOLBY TrueHD PLgx C+THX HOME THX CINEMA PLgz+THX ES MTRX6.1+THX THX surround sound mode to recreate the authentic sound of movie soundtracks. ES DSCRT6.1+THX (z) DTS (5.1ch) / THX Ultra2 Cinema DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 / Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources THX Music Mode DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 / DTS Surround Source DTS 96/24 / THX Games Mode [Selectable items] DTS-HD High Resolution Audio / THX Cinema PLgx CINEMA PLg CINEMA...

  • Page 37: Standard Playback

    Standard Playback DOLBY PLgx DOLBY PLg This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source. Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources. STANDARD Music : This mode is suited for music sources. To select these surround modes pressing the button on the main unit or press the button on the main remote control unit. The mode switches each time the button is pressed. Game : This mode is suited for games. At this point, configure the “Audyssey DSX™” settings. For details, see page 42. :This mode can be selected when a DOLBY Pro Logic decoder is used to play 2- Pro Logic channel source in 4.1-channel surround sound (Left/Center/Right/Surround Mono). This can be selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder. When this mode is Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources selected, “DOLBY PL ” is displayed.

  • Page 38: Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.)

    Input signal Display Playing Multi-channel Sources MULTI CH IN (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) MULTI IN+Dolby EX MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA [Selectable items] MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC DVD- PCM (multi ch) / STANDARD Audio, MULTI IN+PLgz DSD (multi ch) (z4) This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format SACD MULTI CH IN 7 .1 and playing surround sound. MULTI IN+NEO:X CINEMA The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the MULTI IN+NEO:X MUSIC input signal and surround back output playback mode. MULTI IN+NEO:X GAME Input signal Display z1 : T his is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” DOLBY DIGITAL and the speaker configuration is 6.1 channel.

  • Page 39: Audio

    Decoder a Surround Parameters Select this when playing analog, PCM or other 2 channel sources. Adjust surround sound parameters. The signals are converted into multi channel signals using the decoders The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes shown below and played in the Dolby Headphone mode. Parameters (vpage 64, 65). n In the THX mode (for 2-channel sources) Mode [Selectable items] PARA Parameters can be called out directly by pressing the button on the main remote control unit. x CINEMA CINEMA Pro Logic Select the mode according to the playback source. n In the PLgx or PLg mode n In the DOLBY HEADPHONE mode When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio” contents Cinema Music Game Pro Logic [Selectable items]...
  • Page 40 Center Width AFDM Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider Auto-select surround mode by source. sound. This function only works for software containing a special identification [Variable range] –10dB ~ signal. [Variable range] If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX, it is played in 6.1-channels. If not, it is played in 5.1-channels. Delay Time For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend [Selectable items] setting to the values below. Adjust delay time to control sound stage size. • Dolby Digital sources: “0 dB” Example : Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag) • DTS movie sources: “0 dB” [Variable range] 30ms 300ms • When “AFDM” is set to “ON”...

  • Page 41: Tone

    • When the “Speaker Setup” – “Speaker Configuration” – “Front [Selectable items] Height” setting (vpage 23) is set other than to “None” . Adjust each surround back channel tone. • When surround mode is “PLgz” or the PLgz decoder is used. NOTE [Selectable items] Bass Treble • The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT, PURE DIRECT and AVP-A1HD Input Channel HOME THX CINEMA mode. [Variable range] –6dB ~ +6dB • “Tone” cannot be set when “Dynamic EQ ® ” (vpage 41) is set to Select channel using external input connectors (EXT. IN) for source “ON” . Front Height being played.

  • Page 42: Audyssey Settings

    Reference Level Offset d Audyssey Settings Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® is referenced to the standard film mix level. It • “Audyssey” , “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and “Audyssey Flat” can be Set Audyssey MultEQ ® XT 32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and makes adjustments to maintain the reference response and surround selected after the Auto Setup procedure has been performed. Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . These can be selected after Auto • After performing “Auto Setup”...

  • Page 43: A-Dsx Soundstage

    Dynamic Volume ® Setting f A-DSX Soundstage Set Dynamic Volume ® effect. Solve the problem of large variations in volume level between T V, movies Adjust Audyssey DSX™ setting and sound stage parameters. and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) [Selectable items] by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting. Audyssey DSX™ Midnight : Most adjustment to loudest and softest sounds. [Selectable items] Provides more immersive surround sound by adding the new Evening : M edium adjustment to loudest and softest sound. : Use Dynamic Volume ® . channels.

  • Page 44: Restorer

    Stage Height g RESTORER h Audio Delay Adjust sound stage height when using front height speakers. This function restores compressed audio signals to how they Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of [Variable range] –10 Delay audio. the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. This sets the delay time for audio signals. [Selectable items] [Variable range] 0ms 200ms • “Audyssey DSX™” can be set when you are using front height speakers or front wide speakers.

  • Page 45: Information

    Status Dynamic Volume ® Auto Surround Mode setting Shows information about current settings. Volume Level Name F Menu tree F For instructions on storing settings at Quick Select 1 to 3, see mpage Information , mpage 67 AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD Status a MAIN ZONE s ZONE2/3/4 a MAIN ZONE Shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. The items displayed differ according to the input source. [Items to be checked] Select Source Name Surround Mode Rec Select Video Select i/p Scaler Input Mode Source Level MultEQ ®...

  • Page 46: Other Operations And Functions

    : Buttons on the main unit Set the HDMI control function of this unit to “ON”. used. Playback is in HDMI. : Buttons on the remote control unit • When the input mode is set to “Digital”, playback is fixed to the Button name only: DENON LINK 3rd mode and Blu-ray Disc audio cannot be played Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit : “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control” back. – “Control” –“ON” (vmpage 31)

  • Page 47: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations AVC-A1HD Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function When the upgrade is performed, “Amp assignment settings” and “Multi- The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the this unit to zone connection method” are returned to the default settings. the speaker outputs for the different zones. When configuring the “Amp Assign/Multi-Zone Connections and Operations” Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 16”...
  • Page 48 Speaker connections Setting 1: n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ FRONT SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN SURR. AMP ASSIGN-2 Amp Assign mode : Normal (Settings for upgrade) Speaker terminal CENTER MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE Speaker to connect z1 : To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – FL SW FL SW “Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals (vpage 28, 29) in the GUI menu.
  • Page 49 Speaker connections Setting 2: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback Speaker to connect Amp Assign mode : ZONE2 MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals Pre out terminal FHR/FWR FHL/FWL...
  • Page 50 Speaker connections Setting 3: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE3 stereo playback Speaker to connect Amp Assign mode : ZONE3 MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals Pre out terminal FHR/FWR FHL/FWL...
  • Page 51 Speaker connections Setting 4: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback Amp Assign mode : ZONE (MONO) Speaker to connect MONO MONO MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3...
  • Page 52 Speaker connections Setting 5: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback + ZONE3 stereo playback • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE3 stereo playback • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback Speaker to connect Amp Assign mode : ZONE2/ZONE3 n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2...
  • Page 53 Speaker connections Setting 6: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE3 monaural playback • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback Speaker to connect MONO MONO MONO MONO Amp Assign mode : ZONE2/3 (MONO) n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE...
  • Page 54 Speaker connections Setting 7: n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals Making bi-wiring connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN (switching with other modes not possible) AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER Amp Assign mode : Bi-Wiring Speaker to connect...
  • Page 55 Speaker connections Setting 8: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • Bi-wiring connection 7 .1 channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback Amp Assign mode : Bi & ZONE2 Speaker to connect Bi-Wiring MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals FL SW...
  • Page 56 Speaker connections Setting 9: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • Bi-wiring connection 7 .1 channel playback + ZONE3 stereo playback Amp Assign mode : Bi & ZONE3 Speaker to connect Bi-Wiring MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals FL SW...
  • Page 57 Speaker connections Setting 10: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback with bi-wiring connections Speaker to connect MONO...
  • Page 58 Speaker connections Setting 11: n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN (switching with other modes not possible) AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER Amp Assign mode : Bi-Amp Speaker to connect...
  • Page 59 Speaker connections Setting 12: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Switching between bi-wiring playback using speakers exclusively for 2- FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER channel playback Switching ················Surround Mode switching Speaker to connect Bi-Wiring Bi-Wiring Amp Assign mode : 2CH Bi-Wiring...
  • Page 60 Speaker connections Setting 13: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Switching between bi-amp playback using speakers exclusively for 2- FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER channel playback Switching ················Surround Mode switching Speaker to connect Bi-Amp Bi-Amp Amp Assign mode : 2ch Bi-Amp...
  • Page 61 Setting 14: Setting 15: 9.1 channel playback when front height speakers are connected to the 9.1 channel playback when front wide speakers are connected to the speaker terminals of this unit speaker terminals of this unit Amp Assign mode : Front Height Amp Assign mode : Front Wide MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE FL SW...
  • Page 62 Setting 16: Free assign n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FH/FW/ FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 CENTER Amp Assign mode Free Assign FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHRz1 FHRz1 FHRz1...

  • Page 63: Other Information

    Other Information About Speaker Installation About DENON LINK 4th When surround back/front height/front wide speakers are installed This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSX™ (vpage 63), Dolby DENON LINK 4th adds high-quality playback of HD audio in addition to Pro Logic gz (vpage 63) and DTS NEO:X (vpage 63), which the outstanding performance of DENON LINK 3rd, high quality audio signal transmission technology developed by DENON.

  • Page 64: Dolby Surround

    Audyssey MultEQ ® XT 32 Surround DTS Surround MultEQ ® XT 32 is a room equalization solution that calibrates any This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every DTS NEO:X™ Surround you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, sense of presence as in a movie theater. MultEQ ® XT 32 calculates an equalization solution that corrects for This matrix decoding technology uses the DTS NEO:X decoder to both time and frequency response problems in the listening area and playback 2-channel source or 5.1/6.1/7 .1 channel surround sources as...

  • Page 65: Surround Modes And Parameters

    Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameters (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Front Surround Surround back Front height Front wide D. COMP AFDM Center Subwoofer SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Mode Decoder Room Size...
  • Page 66 Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameters (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround Mode PRO LOGIC MUSIC mode only DTS NEO:X EXT. IN mode only Dynamic EQ ® Dynamic Volume ® RESTORER MultEQ ® XT 32 Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer Height Gain...
  • Page 67 Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY Super Audio CD Note DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DTS ES MTRX Surround mode ANALOG DTS-HD DTS ES DSCRT DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL High Resolution DIGITAL DIGITAL...
  • Page 68 Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL Super Audio CD Note DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DTS-HD DTS ES DSCRT DTS ES MTRX DOLBY DOLBY High Resolution DIGITAL DIGITAL EX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL (multi ch) (2ch) Master Audio (With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1ch)
  • Page 69 Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL Super Audio CD Note DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DTS-HD DTS ES DSCRT DTS ES MTRX DOLBY DOLBY High Resolution DIGITAL DIGITAL EX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL (multi ch) (2ch) Master Audio (With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1ch)
  • Page 70 Relationship Between Amp Assign Setting and Multi-Zone Power On/Off Speaker Output Status Speaker terminal Setting FH/FW/AMP ZONE2 ZONE3 SURR. SURR. BACK AMP ASSIGN STEREO or DIRECT (2ch) Mode ASSIGN-2 SL/SR – – Z2 L/R SL/SR – – Z2 L/R ZONE2 Status Speaker terminal SL/SR...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD Troubleshooting No sound • The settings are not • In the “Amp Assign” – is produced configured to use front settings, set to use front 46 ~ 61 from front height speakers. height speakers. height • The front height speaker • Set the front height speaker. setting is “None”. speakers to something When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio” contents are changed. other than “None”. To check items related to “Audio”, refer to this version of the Owner's • The “Extension Channel”...
  • Page 72 Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD DTS sound is • DVD player’s audio output • Set the DVD player. – – not output. setting is not set to For details, refer to the bitstream. DVD player’s operating instructions. • DVD player is not • Use a DTS-compatible – – compatible with DTS player. sound playback. • The unit’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” setting is set to “PCM” . mode. Saved • Contents saved before the • After completing the contents upgrade cannot be called. upgrade, reconfigure the cannot be settings. called using the Web Control function.

  • Page 73: Specifications

    Specifications AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD No specifications are changed by this upgrade. When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio section” contents are changed. To check items related to “Audio section”, refer to this version of the Owner's Manual instead of the “Original version”. Audio section • Power amplifier...
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