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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1908 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTE ON USE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. • Do not let foreign objects into the unit. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Menu Operations Input Setup Operations ····················································································· 18 Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ·································30 Example of Display of Default Values ········································· 18 Auto Preset ··················································································30 Getting Started Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ···················· 19 Preset Skip ···················································································30 Accessories ······················································································2 Menu Map ·····················································································20 Preset Name ················································································30...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Operations During Playback ·························································40 Playing Video and Audio Equipment ···········································41 Troubleshooting ····································································· 63, 64 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Basic Operation ············································································41 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································41 Specifications ···············································································...

  • Page 5: Cautions On Handling

    Unit • Before turning the power switch on In addition to the AVR-1908, the included remote control unit (RC-1078) Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    EXT. IN button ············································· (31) SIGNAL indicators Part Names and Functions Display BAND button ··············································· (41) For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Remote control sensor ································· (3) SHIFT button ··············································· (41) REC SELECT button ···································· (46) PRESET buttons ··········································...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Digital audio connectors Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ·················· (9) (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·························· (12, 13) FM/AM antenna terminals Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ············ (12) (TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (16) EXT. IN connectors ····································· (15) COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ·············· (12) PRE OUT connectors ·································· (15) HDMI connectors ·········································(11) AC OUTLET ·················································...

  • Page 8: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Indicator ······················································ (48) Power buttons············································· (48) Power buttons············································· (40) Source select buttons ································ (40) Tuner system buttons ··················(41 ~ 43, 45) Tuner system buttons ································ (41) QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (47) Test tone button (TEST) ·····························...

  • Page 9: Connections

    With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coaxial digital connections Component video connections on the AVR-1908. For details, refer to the instructions for the (Green) respective connection items below. (Orange) (Blue) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable...

  • Page 10: Video Conversion Function

    Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video • When only HDMI signals are input to the AVR-1908, the characters of the on-screen display are not • The AVR-1908’s video up-conversion function lets you output analog video input signals (component displayed over the picture.

  • Page 11: Speaker Connections

    Place the front speakers to the Surround speakers sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible. The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1908. b L : Left FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK...
  • Page 12 If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no counterclockwise to loosen it. problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to service center.

  • Page 13: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video • When the AVR-1908 and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-1908 and monitor using an HDMI cable. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Monitor

    Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Video Conversion Function”). Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. correctly.

  • Page 15: Cd Player

    Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to Connect the cables to be used. connect the iPod to the AVR-1908. For instructions on the Control CD player Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating TV tuner instructions.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Recording Components

    Tape deck Video cassette recorder • When recording via the AVR-1908, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1908’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...

  • Page 17: Connections To Other Devices

    “Input Setup” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN” (vpage 31). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 12). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1908’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.

  • Page 18: Antenna Terminals

    Antenna terminals An 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) AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas Connect to the AM 1.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. To household Power cord power outlet (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) Connection to the AC outlet • This outlet supply power to external audio devices. •...

  • Page 20: Menu Operations

    MENU Menu Operations With the AVR-1908, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. Operations Example of Display of Default Values The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control...

  • Page 21: Examples Of On-Screen Display And Front Display

    Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH MENU Submenu title A u t o S e t u p 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Press o to execute S t a r t •...

  • Page 22: Menu Map

    Menu Map Auto Setup MENU (vpage 21 ~ 23) n Start Menu n Option n Parameter Check 1.Auto Setup • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Room EQ • Speaker Configuration Check 2.Manual Setup • Step 2: Measurement • Direct Mode Setup •...

  • Page 23: Preparations

    Preparations Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Auto Setup The auto setup screen appears automatically. • Audyssey MultEQ ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Sound your home theater.

  • Page 24: Auto Setup

    Before starting, connect and position all your speakers. Step 2 : Measurement The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1908. Once started, MultEQ will play a series of test tones through each speaker.

  • Page 25: Error Messages

    Error Messages s Option If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is Make various other settings. displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over again.

  • Page 26: Manual Setup

    Surround Speaker s Subwoofer Setup Select surround speakers use and size. Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] Large Small None Manual Setup [Selectable items] Surround Back Speaker : Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to “Small”...

  • Page 27: Channel Level

    Distance measurement Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. • When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back Speaker” Set the value closest to the measured distance. setting (vpage 24) is set to “1spkr” , the surround back speaker display is set to “SB”...

  • Page 28: Hdmi Setup

    HDMI Setup Audio Setup s HDMI Video Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Make settings for audio playback. Make settings for HDMI video output. F Menu screen F F Menu screen F Color Space 2.Manual Setup 2.Manual Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Setup...

  • Page 29: Dolby Digital Setup

    Front d Dolby Digital Setup g Manual EQ Select front speaker size. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. sources. [Selectable items] Base Curve Copy Large Small [Selectable items] : Select front speaker size.

  • Page 30: Option Setup

    Option Setup s Volume Control d Source Delete Make various other settings. Set the volume setting. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. F Menu screen F [Selectable items] Volume Limit 2.Manual Setup : Use this source. 2-5.Option Setup Make a setting for maximum volume.

  • Page 31: Quick Select Name

    NOTE ⋅ Night Mode 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. When using the AVR-1908 with only the included remote control unit ⋅ Parameter (RC-1078), there is no need to make settings. 10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation.

  • Page 32: Input Setup

    Changing the input source within Input Setup Settings Related to Playing Input Sources 3.Input Setup Input Setup 1.Assign 2.Input Mode Auto Preset 3.Rename 4.Other Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources.

  • Page 33: Input Mode

    • The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to “EXT. Mode” to “AUTO” . IN” . • When the AVR-1908 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to the monitor.

  • Page 34: Ipod

    VCR (iPod) connector. None : No digital input connector assigned. • Even if “iPod dock” is set to “Assign” , if the AVR-1908 is not connected Other Input to a Control dock for iPod, the input source can be used as the normal...

  • Page 35: Surround Modes

    : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources. and the AVR-1908’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON” . z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete Music : This mode is suited for music sources.

  • Page 36: Dsp Simulation Playback

    This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully, The desired mode according to the program source and viewing [Selectable items] providing extremely high quality sound. situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround STEREO modes. PURE Press the button on the remote control unit.

  • Page 37: Parameter

    CINEMA EQ PANORAMA Soften treble range movie soundtracks better Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound. understanding. If the surround effect seems weak, set “PANORAMA” to “ON” . Parameter [Selectable items] [Selectable items] : CINEMA EQ is used. DIMENSION : CINEMA EQ is not used.
  • Page 38 ROOM SIZE SB CH OUT SB CH OUT (for Multi-channel sources (for 2-channel sources) Determine size of acoustic environment. Select playback mode for surround back channels. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. The surround back indicator lights. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Selectable items] small...

  • Page 39: Tone Control

    s Tone Control d Room EQ f RESTORER Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select room equalizer for current environment. This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound.

  • Page 40: Night Mode

    Audio Input Signal g Night Mode Shows information about audio input signals. Optimized setting for late-night listening. Information F Menu screen F [Selectable items] 5.Information : Turn night mode off. 5-2.Audio Input Signal 1.Status Information can be called out directly by pressing the DISPLAY button 2.Audio Input Signal : Low setting.

  • Page 41: Hdmi Information

    HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Preset Station Shows information about HDMI input/output 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 42: Playback

    Operation on the remote control unit SOURCE SELECT BAND SHIFT [MODE SELECTOR 1] <SOURCE> <PHONES> MASTER VOLUME to “AUDIO” then press Playback [SOURCE SELECT] The desired input source can be selected directly. Preparations Operations During Playback Turning the Power On Adjusting the Master Volume <POWER>...

  • Page 43: Playing Video And Audio Equipment

    Playing Video and Audio Equipment Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) Basic Operation Basic Operation Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. Prepare the equipment.

  • Page 44: Listening To Preset Stations

    RDS (Radio Data System) Listening to Preset Stations SHIFT <PTY> Note that the RDS function only works when receiving SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). <SOURCE SELECT> <RDS> <RT> RDS compatible stations. RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send additional information along PRESET CHANNEL Press...

  • Page 45: Rds Search

    RDS Search PTY Search TP Search Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic provide the RDS service. designated program type (PTY). programs (TP stations).

  • Page 46: Rt (Radio Text)

    If no text data is being broadcast, “NO TEXT DATA” is displayed. CHANNEL q S et the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input.

  • Page 47: Listening To Music

    [STATUS] during playback. • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some • On the AVR-1908, folder and file names can be displayed as titles. Any functions may not operate. characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)” .

  • Page 48: Other Operations And Functions

    NOTE • Digital signals are not output from the analog REC OUT connector. <SOURCE SELECT> <SPEAKER B> • Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should Other Operations and <SPEAKER A> not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright Functions holder.

  • Page 49: Fader Function

    Fader Function Personal Memory Plus Function Resetting the Microprocessor This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, etc.) Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations rear speakers at once.

  • Page 50: Remote Control Unit Operations

    Presetting and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP , SAT/CABLE, VCR or TV position. [Rear] • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want • Operation is not possible for some models.
  • Page 51 Functions of Buttons by Component n Front Video disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tape Deck DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Recorder Recorder player Receiver (Monitor) MODE AUDIO VIDEO SELECTOR 1 [ON/SOURCE] [OFF] iPod/ MODE TAPE / CD-R / MD DVD / VDP SAT / CABLE [SHIFT]...
  • Page 52 RETURN – – – – – Return – – Return Return Return Default DENON DENON DENON HITACHI HITACHI setting – – – – – (111) (151) (111) (108) (007) (134) (Preset code) Special –...

  • Page 53: Punch Through Function

    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, TAPE/CD- R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set. [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.

  • Page 54: Amp Assign Connections And Operations

    Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker Settings with the Amp Assign Function terminals The Amp Assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-1908 to Speaker terminal SURR. BACK /...
  • Page 55 Setting 2 : Setting 3 : With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 5.1-channel playback 2-channel playback Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels and conducting Switching ················Surround Mode switching 5.1-channel playback (switching with other modes not possible) FL SW Surround Mode...

  • Page 56: Other Information

    Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse Other Information When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating Placement of the surround left and right channels...
  • Page 57 Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following DTS NEO:6™ Surround logo marks. The AVR-1908 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that Dolby Surround support mark : lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the DTS NEO:6™...
  • Page 58 ® Audyssey MultEQ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ® Audyssey MultEQ is the first technology to properly measure sound information throughout a listening area, then combine this information HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based to accurately represent the acoustical problems in the room. Based on on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in these measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that consumer equipment.

  • Page 59: Surround Modes And Parameters

    Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround D. COMP AFDM Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer SB CH OUT CINEMA EQ. MODE ROOM SIZE LEVEL DELAY TIME Subwoofer...
  • Page 60 Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only mode only Tone Control Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER CENTER CENTER PANORAMA DIMENSION SW ATT WIDTH IMAGE...
  • Page 61 Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO DOLBY Note LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio DVD-Audio DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL...
  • Page 62 Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO DOLBY Note LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio DVD-Audio DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (With no (multi ch) (2ch) (With Flag) (With Flag) (With Flag)
  • Page 63 Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals MONITOR OUT Video convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S (1080p) COMPONENT S (480i ~ 720p) COMPONENT COMPONENT S (1080p) VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO...
  • Page 64 S-VIDEO Input signals MONITOR OUT 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 COMPONENT...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    • Turn off the power and contact a – Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DENON service center. Power does not • Connection of the power cord is • Check the insertion of the power turn on, or turns faulty. cord plug.
  • Page 66 • The connections between the • Check the connections. 11 ~ 17 produced from power amplifier is assigned to a as necessary. appears. AVR-1908 and monitor are faulty. surround back different channel. • The monitor’s input setting is • Set properly. – speaker.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    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)

  • Page 68: List Of Preset Codes

    024, 049 Cybernex Daytron 003, 049 Aiwa 004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, 087, 092 025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093, Dimensia Denon 014, [111] 045, 061, 062, 085 Daewoo 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089, 095, 096 Toshiba Nikko Dixi...
  • Page 69 Minutz Carver 005, 010, 017, 030, 078, 079, TV86 016, 024 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, Sylvania 085, 089, 101, 127, 131, 132, Denon Mitsubishi Unika Onkyo 025, 027 058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105 145, 155 Harman/Kardon 002, 003...
  • Page 70 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4633 009...

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