Denon AVP-A1HD User manual

AV SURROUND AMPLIFIER
AVC-A1HD
AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER
AVP-A1HD
The owner’s manual is organized in the following two volumes.
•GOriginal versionH
•GUpgrade versionH·······························This version
NOTE
• Products that have been upgraded cannot be returned to the previous state.
• This model has been upgraded previously. This manual contains details of all of
the upgrades. Therefore, you do not need any manuals other than the “Original
version” and “Upgrade version” (this version).
Owner’s Manual GUpgrade versionHOwner’s Manual GUpgrade versionHnSymbols used in this manual
AVC-A1HD This symbol indicates contents for AVC-A1HD.
AVP-A1HD This symbol indicates contents for AVP-A1HD.
This symbol indicates items described in the
“Original version”.

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Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications
Accessories······················································································2
Functions that are added/changed/deleted by this upgrade ······2, 3
Changes to the Panel Display························································4
Front Panel ·····················································································4
Rear Panel ······················································································4
Part Names and Functions·····························································5
Front Panel ·····················································································5
Display ···························································································5
Remote Control Unit ······································································ 6
Getting Started
Speaker Installation ·······································································6
Speaker Layout ·············································································6
Speaker Connections ··································································7, 8
Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors···························9
Connections to Other Devices·······················································9
External Power Amplifier································································9
Connections
Auto Setup ·············································································· 12, 13
aAuto Setup ······································································14 ~ 21
sOption ·····················································································22
dParameter Check·····································································22
Auto Setup
Contents Surround Mode
GUI Menu Map··········································································10,11
GUI Menu Operations
Speaker Setup···············································································23
aSpeaker Configuration·····························································23
sSubwoofer Setup ····································································24
dDistance·················································································· 24
fChannel Level····································································24, 25
gCrossover Frequency ······························································25
hTHX Audio Setup····································································· 25
Audio Setup ··················································································26
aEXT. IN Setup ·········································································· 26
s2ch Direct/Stereo ······························································26, 27
dAuto Surround Mode ······························································27
fManual EQ ·············································································· 27
Option Setup·················································································28
aAmp Assign ( AVC-A1HD only)·············································· 28
aPre-out Assign ( AVP-A1HD only)··········································29
sXLR Out Polarity ( AVP-A1HD only)·······································30
dPOA Setting ( AVP-A1HD only) ·············································30
sVolume Control ( AVP-A1HD : f) ·········································30
dSource Delete ( AVP-A1HD : g) ···········································30
fGUI ( AVP-A1HD : h)····························································31
gQuick Select Name ( AVP-A1HD : j) ···································31
hTrigger Out 1 ( AVP-A1HD : k) ·············································32
jTrigger Out 2 ( AVP-A1HD : l) ·············································32
kTrigger Out 3 ( AVP-A1HD : A0) ·············································32
lTrigger Out 4 ( AVP-A1HD : A1) ·············································32
A0 Transducer Setup ( AVP-A1HD : A2) ······································32
A1 Digital Out ( AVP-A1HD : A3)·················································33
A2 Remote ID ( AVP-A1HD : A4)·················································33
A3 232C Port (1) ( AVP-A1HD : A5) ·············································33
A4 Dimmer ( AVP-A1HD : A6)·····················································33
A5 Setup Lock ( AVP-A1HD : A7) ················································33
A6 Maintenance Mode ( AVP-A1HD : A8)···································33
A7 Firmware Update ( AVP-A1HD : A9) ······································34
A8 Add New Feature ( AVP-A1HD : S0) ······································34
Manual Setup
HOME THX CINEMA ·····································································35
Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ····································· 35
Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ············· 35
Standard Playback········································································36
Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ····································· 36
Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ············· 37
Audio······························································································38
aSurround Parameters······················································38 ~ 40
sTone ························································································40
dAudyssey Settings·····························································41, 42
fA-DSX Soundstage ···························································42, 43
gRESTORER··············································································43
hAudio Delay·············································································43
Parameters
Status ····························································································44
aMAIN ZONE············································································44
sZONE2/3/4 ··············································································44
Quick Select ··················································································44
Information
Other Operations and Functions················································45
Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations
(AVC-A1HD only)································································ 46 ~ 61
Other Information······························································· 62 ~ 69
Troubleshooting·····································································70, 71
Specifications···············································································72

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Connections Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsGetting Started
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
qCD-ROM (Owner’s manual)..................................................... 1
wSetup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 6.0 m).... 1
Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper
operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the
product.
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
Getting Started
Accessories
w
Note that the illustrations in this instructions are for explanation
purposes and may differ from the actual unit.
Functions that are added/changed/deleted by this upgrade
Additional functions
Audyssey Dynamic Volume®
Audyssey Dynamic Volume®is technology that solves the problem
of large variations in volume level between television programs,
commercials, and between the soft and loud passages of movies.
DENON LINK 4th (Jitter-free playback)
DENON LINK 4th adds high-quality playback of HD audio in addition to
the outstanding performance of DENON LINK 3rd, high quality audio
signal transmission technology developed by DENON.
By connecting an AV amplifier and Blu-ray Disc player that both
support DENON LINK 4th with a DENON LINK cable (supplied with
the Blu-ray Disc player) and HDMI cable (sold separately), you can
control the Blu-ray Disc player using the master clock signal sent from
the AV amplifier.
As D/A conversion is performed by the AV amplifier master clock,
there are no effects of clock jitter from the HDMI transfer, enabling
jitter free playback.
Sound localization becomes clearer, producing the clear sense of
space in the sound images that can only be achieved from HD audio.
Audyssey DSX™
By connecting front height speakers to this unit and playing back
through Audyssey DSX™, you can experience a more powerful
playback expression in the height audio range. By connecting front
wide speakers, you can experience a more powerful playback
expression in the wide audio range.
When this product is upgraded, all settings return to the
default settings. Reconfigure settings as required.
Dolby Pro Logic gz
Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Home
Entertainment through the addition of a pair of front height channels.
Compatible with stereo, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel content, Dolby
Pro Logic gz provides enhanced spaciousness, depth and dimension
to movies, concert video and video game playback while maintaining
the full integrity of the source mix.
Dolby Pro Logic gz identifies and decodes spatial cues that occur
naturally in all content, directing this information to the front height
channels, complementing the performance of left and right surround
sound speakers. Content that is encoded Explanation of terms with
Dolby Pro Logic gz height channel information can be even more
revealing, with perceptually discrete height channel information
bringing an exciting new dimension to home entertainment.
Dolby Pro Logic gz, with front height channels is also an ideal
alternative for households that cannot support the placement of
back surround speakers of a typical 7.1-channel system but may have
bookshelf space available to support the addition of height speakers.
HDMI (Ver. 1.4a with 3D)
This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc player
to a TV that supports a 3D system.
DTS Neo:X
This technology enables the playback of 2-channel source audio or
7.1/5.1 multi-channel source audio through a maximum 9.1 channel
speakers, achieving an even broader sound field.

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Connections Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsGetting Started
Deleted Functions
Surround B speakers unsupported
As front height speakers and front wide speakers are now supported
by this upgrade, surround B speakers can no longer be used.
Audyssey MultEQ®XT
As Audyssey MultEQ®XT 32 is supported by this upgrade, Audyssey
MultEQ®XT is deleted.
DTS Neo:6
As DTS Neo:X is supported by this upgrade, DTS Neo:6 is deleted.
Night Mode function
In this upgrade, the night mode in which the volume can be set to
low level for listening at nighttime is deleted. The same effect can be
obtained from setting “Dynamic EQ®” and “Dynamic Volume®” in
the GUI menu (vpage 41) to “ON”.
Mic Select function
The Mic Select function is deleted when the product is upgraded.
Only the supplied setup microphone (DM-A409) can be used.
For details on the items that are added/changed/deleted
from the GUI menu, see “GUI Menu Map” (vpage 10, 11).
Changed Functions
Support for front height speakers and front wide speakers
Front height or front wide channels can be played back through the
FH/FW/AMP ASSIGN-2 speaker terminals and the PRE OUT FH/FW
terminals. This enables you to enjoy a maximum 9.3 channel surround
playback.
Audyssey MultEQ®XT 32
Audyssey MultEQ®corrects both time and frequency response
problems in the listening area so that every listener can enjoy music
and movie with the optimum sounds. It performs a fully automated
surround system setup. The unit is equipped Audyssey MultEQ®XT
32 that can correct much higher details, particularly in the bass range
of the speakers. The high resolution correction reproduces much
clearer surround sound.
Direct Mode function (Multi-channel)
When multi-channel signals are input, the signals are output directly
without being mixed-down to 2 channels.
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
AVC-A1HD , mpage 63 AVP-A1HD .

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Connections Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsGetting Started
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
AVP-A1HDAVC-A1HD AVC-A1HD
GWith the door openHAVP-A1HD

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Connections Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsGetting Started
Part Names and Functions
Front Panel
When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the NIGHT
button is pressed.
qHDMI video direct button
(HDMI VIDEO DIRECT)
When this button is pressed, video signals
recorded on the BD or DVD are output directly.
Video signals input from the HDMI IN terminal
are output directly from the HDMI OUT terminal
without being processed by this unit.
GWith the door openH
tSurround speaker indicators
These light according to the settings of the
surround A and B speakers.
Q1 NIGHT indicator
This lights when the night mode is selected.
Display
q
When the upgrade is performed, the sections highlighted in the illustration
below do not light.
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NOTE
The NEO:6 indicator does not light after the upgrade because DTS NEO:X is supported.
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qInput signal channel indicators
When there is 1 extension channel in the input
signal, the indicator lights. If there are two
or more extension channels, the and
indicators light.
wFront height speaker indicator
This lights when audio signals are being output
from the front height speakers.
eFront wide speaker indicator
This lights when audio signals are being output
from the front wide speakers.
When the video direct function is on, temporary
display in the GUI menu cannot be used.

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Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsGetting Started Connections
qHDMI video direct button (NGT)
When this button is pressed, video signals
recorded on the BD or DVD are output directly.
Video signals input from the HDMI IN terminal
are output directly from the HDMI OUT terminal
without being processed by this unit.
nMain remote control unit (RC-1067)
Remote Control Unit
NOTE
When using 3D video devices that transmit radio
communication signals (such as infrared signals etc)
between the various units (such as the monitor, 3D
glasses, 3D transmitter unit etc), the remote control
unit may not operate due to interference from those
radio communication signals. If this occurs, adjust
the direction and distance of the 3D communication
for each unit, and check that the remote control unit
operation is not affected by these signals.
q
When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the NGT
button is pressed.
Connections
Speaker Installation
Speaker Layout
When this unit is upgraded, the speaker configurations supported by this
unit change.
The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the unit.
Speaker
Configuration
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK FRONT
HEIGHT
FRONT
WIDE SUBWOOFER
(b2)
L R L R L R 1 only L R L R
9.1-channels (b1) S S S S S S S –S S – – S
– – S S
7.1-channels S S S S S
S S
–
– – – – S
– – S S
– – S S
6.1-channels S S S S S – – S– – – – S
5.1-channels S S S S S – – – – – – – S
3.1-channels S S S – – – – – – – – – S
2.1-channels S S – – – – – – – – – – S
2-channels S S – – – – – – – – – – –
b1To perform the 9.1 channel playback using front height speakers or front wide speakers, a separate
power amplifier (sold separately) is required.
b2The unit can be connected to a maximum of 3 subwoofers.
When the video direct function is on, temporary
display in the GUI menu cannot be used.

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Getting Started Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsConnections
Speaker Connections
• When using just one surround back speaker,
connect it to the left channel (SBL).
• When using Subwoofer 2 or 3, set GUI menu
“Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Subwoofer
Setup” (vpage 24).
When this unit is upgraded, the
terminal names and connection
methods change.
NOTE
It is not possible to use the front height speakers
and front wide speakers simultaneously.
AVC-A1HD
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speaker (R)
Center
speaker Subwoofer
with built-in
amplifier
Surround
speaker
(R)
bL : Left
R : Right
Front
speaker (L)
Surround
back
speaker
(R)
Surround
speaker
(L)
Surround
back
speaker
(L)
Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1
Front height
speaker
(R)
Front wide
speaker
(R)
Front height
speaker
(L)
Front wide
speaker
(L)
or or
Front height
speaker
(L/R)
Front wide
speaker
(L/R)
or
Power amplifier
NOTE
It is not possible to use the front height speakers
and front wide speakers simultaneously.

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Getting Started Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsConnections
AVP-A1HD
nConnecting the RCA pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels)
nConnecting the XLR pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels)
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
*/
(R) (L)(L) (L)
(R)
*/ */
(L)
(R) (R)
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This unit
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
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(R) (L) (R) (R)
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w q
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Subwoofer with
built-in amplifier
NOTE
The default AVP-A1HD balance model XLR pre-out terminal pin alignment is as shown.
q : GROUND w : HOT e : COLD
POA-A1HD
This unit
POA-A1HD
bL : Left
R : Right
Front
speaker
(R)
Center
speaker
Subwoofer
with built-in
amplifier
Surround
speaker
(R)
Surround
back
speaker
(R)
Subwoofer 3Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1
Front height/
Front wide
speaker
(R)
Front
speaker
(L)
Surround
speaker
(L)
Surround
back
speaker
(L)
Front height/
Front wide
speaker
(L)
Subwoofer 1Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 3
Front
speaker
(R)
Center
speaker
Surround
speaker
(R)
Surround
back
speaker
(R)
Front height/
Front wide
speaker
(R)
Front
speaker
(L)
Surround
speaker
(L)
Surround
back
speaker
(L)
Front height/
Front wide
speaker
(L)

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Getting Started Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsConnections
NOTE
• When playing back 3D video, refer to the instructions provided in the manual of your playback device
together with this manual.
• If you operate the menu while playing back 3D video content, the playback video is replaced by the menu
screen. The playback video is not displayed behind the menu screen.
• This unit does not show the status display while playing back 3D video content.
• If 3D video with no 3D information is input, the menu screen and status display on this unit are displayed
over the playback video.
• If 2D video is converted to 3D video on the television, the menu screen and status display on this unit
are not displayed correctly. To view the menu screen and status display on this unit correctly, turn the
television setting that converts 2D video to 3D video off.
• When computer resolution (e.g. VGA) video or 3D video contents are being played back, the status display
cannot be displayed.
• When the menu is operated during playback of a computer resolution video (e.g. VGA) or 3D video
contents, the playback video switches to the video in the menu screen.
• When a 3D compatible television and 3D incompatible television are connected at the same time, when
you want to playback 3D video, switch the “Monitor Out” (vmpage 31) setting to the terminals that
the 3D compatible television is connected to before playing the content on the player.
Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors Connections to Other Devices
External Power Amplifier
When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).
When this unit is upgraded, 3D video can be played back.
When this unit is upgraded, the terminal names and connection methods
will change.
This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI 1.4a.
To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 1.4a 3D function and a
pair of 3D glasses.
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Getting Started Connections Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsSetup
GUI Menu Operations
GUI Menu Map
Parameters (vpage 38 ~ 43, mpage 52)
Information
(vpage 44)
nStatus
• MAIN ZONE
• ZONE2/3/4
nAudio Input Signal
nHDMI Information
nAuto Surround Mode
nQuick Select
nPreset Station nAudio
• Surround Parameters
· Mode
· Decoder
· Cinema EQ
· DRC
· D.COMP
· LFE
· Center Image
· Center Gain
· Panorama
· Dimension
· Center Width
· Delay Time
· Effect
· Effect Level
· Room Size
· AFDM
· SB CH Out
· Height Gain
· Subwoofer Att.
· Subwoofer
· Default
Source Select (vmpage 42 ~ 45)
nPHONO
• Video
• Input Mode
• Rename
• Source Level
nDVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX, CD,TUNER
• Play (iPod)
• Playback Mode (iPod)
• Assign
• Video
nNET/USB
• Play
• Playback Mode
• Still Picture
• Video
• Input Mode
• Rename
• Source Level
Manual Setup
(vpage 23 ~ 28, 30 ~ 34, mpage 31, 33 ~ 37, 41)
nSpeaker Setup
(vpage 23 ~ 25)
• Speaker Configuration
· Front
· Center
· Subwoofer
· Surround A
· Surround B
· Surround
· Surround Back
· Front Height
· Front Wide
• Subwoofer Setup
• Distance
• Channel Level
· Mode
· Surround
· Start
· Default
• Crossover Frequency
• THX Audio Setup
• Surround Speaker
nHDMI Setup (vmpage 31)
nAudio Setup (vpage 26, 27)
• EXT. IN Setup
· Surround Speaker
· Subwoofer Level
• 2ch Direct/Stereo
• Downmix Option
• Auto Surround Mode
• Manual EQ
Auto Setup
(vpage 12 ~ 22)
nAuto Setup
• STEP1 Preparation
• STEP2 Detection &
Measurement (main)
• STEP3 Measurement
(2nd – 8th)
• STEP4 Calculation
• STEP5 Check
• STEP6 Store
• Finish
nOption
• Room EQ
• Direct Mode
• Mic Select
nParameter Check
nNetwork Setup
(vmpage 33 ~ 36)
nZone Setup (vmpage 37)
nOption Setup
(vpage 28, 30 ~ 34)
• Amp Assign
• Volume Control
• Source Delete
• GUI
· Screensaver
· Wall Paper
· Format
· Text
· Master Volume
· NET/USB
· iPod
• Quick Select Name
• Trigger Out 1
• Trigger Out 2
• Trigger Out 3
• Trigger Out 4
• Transducer Setup
• Digital Out
• Remote ID
• 2Way Remote
• 232C Port (1)
• Dimmer
• Setup Lock
• Maintenance Mode
• Firmware Update
• Add New Feature
nLanguage (vmpage 41)
Surround Mode
(vpage 35 ~ 37)
nSTEREO
nDIRECT
nSTANDARD
nDOLBY HEADPHONE
(When using headphones)
nDOLBY PL II x, DOLBY PL II or
DOLBY PL
nDOLBY PL II z
nDTS NEO:6
nDTS NEO:X
nHOME THX CINEMA
n7CH STEREO
nWIDE SCREEN
nSUPER STADIUM
nROCK ARENA
nJAZZ CLUB
nCLASSIC CONCERT
nMONO MOVIE
nVIDEO GAME
nMATRIX
• Input Mode
• Rename
• Source Level
AVC-A1HD
GCharacter colorH
Blue characters : Changed or added
Red characters : Deleted
• Tone
· Tone Defeat
· Bass
· Treble
· Front
· Center
· Surround
· Surround Back
· Front Height
· Front Wide
· Subwoofer
• Room EQ
• Audyssey Settings
· MultEQ®XT 32
· Dynamic EQ®
· Reference Level Offset
· Dynamic Volume®
· Setting
• A-DSX Soundstage
· Audyssey DSX™
· Stage Width
· Stage Height
• RESTORER
• Night Mode
• Audio Delay
nPicture Adjust
• Contrast
• Brightness
• Chroma Level
• Hue
• DNR
• Enhancer
• Sharpness

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AVP-A1HD
GCharacter colorH
Blue characters : Changed or added
Red characters : Deleted
Information
(vpage 44)
nStatus
• MAIN ZONE
• ZONE2/3/4
nAudio Input Signal
nHDMI Information
nAuto Surround Mode
nQuick Select
nPreset Station
Auto Setup
(vpage 12 ~ 22)
nAuto Setup
• STEP1 Preparation
• STEP2 Detection &
Measurement (main)
• STEP3 Measurement
(2nd – 8th)
• STEP4 Calculation
• STEP5 Check
• STEP6 Store
• Finish
nOption
• Room EQ
• Direct Mode
• Mic Select
nParameter Check
Surround Mode
(vpage 35 ~ 37)
nSTEREO
nDIRECT
nSTANDARD
nDOLBY HEADPHONE
(When using headphones)
nDOLBY PL II x, DOLBY PL II or
DOLBY PL
nDOLBY PL II z
nDTS NEO:6
nDTS NEO:X
nHOME THX CINEMA
n7CH STEREO
nWIDE SCREEN
nSUPER STADIUM
nROCK ARENA
nJAZZ CLUB
nCLASSIC CONCERT
nMONO
nVIDEO GAME
nMATRIX
Parameters (vpage 38 ~ 43, mpage 54)
nAudio
• Surround Parameters
· Mode
· Decoder
· Cinema EQ
· DRC
· D.COMP
· LFE
· Center Image
· Center Gain
· Panorama
· Dimension
· Center Width
· Delay Time
· Effect
· Effect Level
· Room Size
· AFDM
· SB CH Out
· Height Gain
· Input Channel
· Subwoofer Att.
· Subwoofer
· Default
• Tone
· Tone Defeat
· Bass
· Treble
· Front
· Center
· Surround
· Surround Back
· Front Height
· Front Wide
· Subwoofer
• Room EQ
• Audyssey Settings
· MultEQ®XT 32
· Dynamic EQ®
· Reference Level Offset
· Dynamic Volume®
· Setting
• A-DSX Soundstage
· Audyssey DSX™
· Stage Width
· Stage Height
• RESTORER
• Night Mode
• Audio Delay
nPicture Adjust
• Contrast
• Brightness
• Chroma Level
• Hue
• DNR
• Enhancer
• Sharpness
Manual Setup
(vpage 23 ~ 34, mpage 31, 34 ~ 38, 43)
nSpeaker Setup
(vpage 23 ~ 25)
• Speaker Configuration
· Front
· Center
· Subwoofer
· Surround A
· Surround B
· Surround
· Surround Back
· Front Height
· Front Wide
• Subwoofer Setup
• Distance
• Channel Level
· Mode
· Surround
· Start
· Default
• Crossover Frequency
• THX Audio Setup
• Surround Speaker
nHDMI Setup (vmpage 31)
nAudio Setup (vpage 26, 27)
• EXT. IN Setup
· Mode
· Surround Back Input
· Surround Speaker
· Subwoofer Level
· Input Att.
• 2ch Direct/Stereo
• Downmix Option
• Auto Surround Mode
• Manual EQ
nNetwork Setup
(vmpage 34 ~ 37)
nZone Setup (vmpage 38)
nOption Setup (vpage 28 ~ 34)
• Pre-out Assign
• XLR Out Polarity
• POA Setting
• Volume Control
• Source Delete
• GUI
· Screensaver
· Wall Paper
· Format
· Text
· Master Volume
· NET/USB
· iPod
• Quick Select Name
• Trigger Out 1
• Trigger Out 2
• Trigger Out 3
• Trigger Out 4
• Transducer Setup
• Digital Out
• Remote ID
• 2Way Remote
• 232C Port (1)
• Dimmer
• Setup Lock
• Maintenance Mode
• Firmware Update
• Add New Feature
nLanguage (vmpage 43)
Source Select (vmpage 44 ~ 48)
nPHONO
• Video
• Input Mode
• Rename
• Source Level
• Input Att.
nDVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX, CD,TUNER
• Play (iPod)
• Playback Mode (iPod)
• Assign
• Video
nNET/USB
• Play
• Playback Mode
• Still Picture
• Video
• Input Mode
• Rename
• Source Level
• Input Mode
• Rename
• Source Level
• Input Att.

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Getting Started Connections Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsSetup
Auto Setup
When this unit is upgraded, the “Auto Setup”
contents are returned to the default settings.
When configuring the “Auto Setup” settings, refer
to this version of the Owner's Manual instead of
the “Original version”.
The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and
listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made
automatically.This is called “Auto Setup”.
To perform measurement, place the setup microphone in multiple
locations all around the listening area. For best results, we
recommend you measure in six or more positions, as shown in
the illustration (up to eight positions).
• When performing Auto Setup, Audyssey MultEQ®XT 32/Dynamic
EQ®/Dynamic Volume®functions become active (vpage 41, 42).
• To set up the speakers manually, use “Manual Setup” – “Speaker
Setup”(vpage 23 ~ 25) on the menu.
NOTE
• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt
the room measurements. Close windows, silence cell phones,
televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home
appliances, light dimmers, or other devices as measurements may
be affected by these sounds.
• Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during
the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not in
use).
• Do not unplug the setup microphone from the main unit until Auto
Setup is completed.
• Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow
obstacles in the path while the measurements are being made. This
will cause inaccurate readings.
• Loud test sounds may be played during Auto Setup. This is part of
normal operation. If there is background noise in room, these test
signals will increase in volume.
•Operating the MASTER VOLUME knob or main remote control
VOL +/– button during measurement cancels the measurement.
•Measurementcannot be performed when headphones areconnected.
Before performing Auto Setup, disconnect the headphone plug.
About setup microphone placement
• Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone
successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening
area, as shown in GExample qH. For best results, we recommend
you measure in six or more positions, as shown in the illustration (up
to eight positions).
• Even if the listening environment is small as shown in GExample wH,
measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment
results in more effective correction.
FL SW C FR
SR
SBL SBR
SL *M
FL SW C FR
SR
SBL SBR
SL *M
GExample qH GExample wH
( :Measuring positions) ( :Measuring positions)
FL
: Front speaker (L)
SL
: Surround speaker (L)
FR
: Front speaker (R)
SR
: Surround speaker (R)
C
: Center speaker
SBL
: Surround back speaker (L)
SW
: Subwoofer
SBR
: Surround back speaker (R)
nAbout the main listening position (*M)
The main listening position is the position where listeners would
normally sit or where one would normally sit alone within the
listening environment. Before starting Auto Setup, place the
setup microphone in the main listening position. MultEQ®XT 32
uses the measurements from this position to calculate speaker
distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for the
subwoofer.

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1Set up the subwoofer
If using a subwoofer capable of the following adjustments, set
up the subwoofer as shown below.
nWhen using a subwoofer with a direct mode
Set the direct mode to “On” and disable the volume adjustment
and crossover frequency setting.
nWhen using a subwoofer without a direct mode
Make the following settings:
• Volume : “12 o’clock position”
• Crossover frequency : “Maximum/Highest Frequency”
• Low pass filter : “Off”
• Standby mode : “Off”
Before starting Auto Setup 2Set up the microphone
Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand and
place it in the main listening position.
When placing the setup microphone, adjust the height of the
sound receptor to the level of the listener’s ear.
When starting Auto Setup, always use the supplied
setup microphone (DM-A409).
Correct measurements cannot be taken if the setup
microphone from the prior upgrade (DM-A505Z) is
used.
Sound receptor
Setup microphone
If you do not have a tripod or stand, set up the microphone on, for
example, a seat without a back.
NOTE
• Do not hold the setup microphone in your hand during
measurements.
• Avoid placing the setup microphone close to a seat back or wall as
sound reflections may give inaccurate results.
3Connect the setup microphone
Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC
jack of this unit.
When placing the setup microphone, adjust the height of the
sound receptor to the level of the listener’s ear.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
Amp Assign
RETURN
Auto Setup Start
Channel Select
STEP1 Preparation
Connect the speakers and place them according
to the recommendations in the manual.
Set the following items
if necessary.
Start Auto Setup
Enter Cancel
When the setup microphone is connected, the
setup screen is displayed.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
XLR Out Polarity
Pre-out Assign
RETURN
Auto Setup Start
Channel Select
STEP1 Preparation
Connect the speakers and place them according
to the recommendations in the manual.
Set the following items
if necessary.
Start Auto Setup
Enter Cancel
GSetup screen AVC-A1HD H
GSetup screen AVP-A1HD H

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Auto Setup
Optimize settings for speakers in use.
F Menu tree F
Auto Setup
a Auto Setup
s Option
d Parameter Check
aAuto Setup
The settings are performed automatically.
GAuto Setup flowH
STEP1 Preparation vpage 14, 15
STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main)
vpage 16, 17
STEP3 Measurement (2nd – 8th) vpage 18
STEP4 Calculation vpage 18
STEP5 Check vpage 19
STEP6 Store vpage 19
Finish vpage 20
STEP1 Preparation
• Configure the following settings as required.
• To start Auto Setup without configuring the following settings,
perform step 4 only, and then proceed to step 2.
nAmp Assign AVC-A1HD
Select the method for using the power amplifier in accordance with
the connected speaker configuration.
Choose this when “Amp Assign” in the GUI menu is set to anything
other than “Normal”.
nPre-out Assign AVP-A1HD
Change the pre-out terminal assignment.
nXLR Out Polarity AVP-A1HD
Set to switch the XLR pre-out terminal polarity.
nChannel Select AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD
The measurement time can be shortened by selecting the speakers
to be measured in advance. Please set if necessary.
When measuring 2 or 3 subwoofers, configure the “Channel
Select” settings.
• “Front Height” is displayed when the “Amp Assign” – “Assign Mode”
setting (vpage 28) in the GUI menu and the “Extension Channel”
setting (vpage 28, 29) are set to “Front Height”.
• “Front Wide” is displayed when the “Amp Assign” – “Assign Mode”
setting (vpage 28) in the GUI menu and the “Extension Channel”
setting (vpage 28, 29) are set to “Front Wide”.

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Getting Started Connections Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsSetup
RETURN
ENTER
uio p
1Configuring Various Settings
Use ui to select the item you want to set, and then
press ENTER.
The menu screen of the selected setting is displayed.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
Amp Assign
RETURN
Auto Setup Start
Channel Select
STEP1 Preparation
Connect the speakers and place them according
to the recommendations in the manual.
Set the following items
if necessary.
Start Auto Setup
Enter Cancel
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
XLR Out Polarity
Pre-out Assign
RETURN
Auto Setup Start
Channel Select
STEP1 Preparation
Connect the speakers and place them according
to the recommendations in the manual.
Set the following items
if necessary.
Start Auto Setup
Enter Cancel
GSetup screen AVC-A1HD H
GSetup screen AVP-A1HD H
bFor details of the items that can be set, see page 28 ~ 30.
2Press uio pto set.
3Press RETURN to return to the previous screen.
4Start Auto Setup
Use ui to select “Auto Setup Start” and then press
ENTER.
Proceed to “STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main)” (vpage
16).
uio p
RETURN
ENTER
(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)
ENTER
uio p
RETURN

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ENTER
i
i
ENTER
STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main)
• In STEP 2, the subwoofer volume level and main listening position
volume are measured.
• This step automatically checks the speaker configuration and speaker
size, and calculates the channel level, distance, and crossover
frequency. It also corrects distortion in the listening area.
• Install the supplied setup microphone to the main listening position.
1Measuring the subwoofer volume level
Select “Measure” and then press ENTER.
Measure the subwoofer volume level.
bWhen “Channel Select” – “Subwoofer” in the GUI menu is set to
“Skip”, the subwoofer volume level is not measured.
bWhen 2 or 3 subwoofers are used, measure the volume level of
each.
bAfter measuring the volume level of the subwoofer, if the following
error message is displayed, adjust the subwoofer volume level
using “Adjusting the subwoofer volume level” (vpage 17).
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
RETURN
Skip
SW Level Matching
The subwoofer's level is too high or low. Please select "SW
Level Matching" and adjust the level of your subwoofer unit.
If you do not want to use the
subwoofer, select "Skip".
Proceed to subwoofer volume adjustment item
Enter Cancel
Caution!
2Perform measurement of the
main listening position
When the subwoofer volume level measurement
is completely, the connected speakers are detected
automatically.
bThe measuring channel changes depending on the setting of
“STEP1 Preparation” (vpage 14).
bIt takes a few minutes for speaker measurement to complete.
3The detected speakers are displayed.
bThe illustration below shows an example of when the front
speakers, center speaker, subwoofer, surround speakers, surround
back speakers and front height speakers have been detected.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
RETURN
Next→Measurement
Retry
STEP2 Speaker Detection Check
Front
Center
Subwoofer
Surround
Surr. Back
Front Height
Yes
Yes
1 spkr
Yes
2 spkrs
Yes
Proceed to STEP 3 after checking speaker connection result
Enter Cancel
bIf a connected speaker is not displayed, the speaker may not be
connected correctly. Check the speaker connection.
bTo re-measure, press ito select “Retry”, and press ENTER.
4Use ito select “Next Measurement” and then press ENTER.
Proceed to “STEP3 Measurement (2nd – 8th)” (vpage 18).
NOTE
If “Caution！” is displayed on the television screen, see “Error
messages” (vpage 21). Check the related items, and implement
the necessary measures. After resolving the error, perform Auto Setup
again.
nWhen measuring has stopped
Press ENTER.
(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)
ENTER
i

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ENTER
nAdjusting the subwoofer volume level
The optimum subwoofer volume level is 75 dB.
During “Measuring the subwoofer volume level” (vpage 16),
an error message is displayed when one level of subwoofers is
outside the 72 to 78 dB range.
When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (active type), adjust
the subwoofer volume so that the subwoofer level is within the 72
to 78 dB range.
When 2 or 3 subwoofers are used, adjust the volume level of each
subwoofer so that their volume level will set between 72~78 dB.
1Select “SW Level Matching” and then press ENTER.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
RETURN
Skip
SW Level Matching
The subwoofer's level is too high or low. Please select "SW
Level Matching" and adjust the level of your subwoofer unit.
If you do not want to use the
subwoofer, select "Skip".
Proceed to subwoofer volume adjustment item
Enter Cancel
Caution!
2Select “SW Test Start” and then press ENTER.
Measure the subwoofer volume level.
During measuring, a “Testing…” message is displayed.
When measurements are completed, the measurement level
value is displayed.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
RETURN
Next
dB
SW Test Start
SW Level Matching
Please placethe microphone at ear height at main
listening position, then push ENTER.
Start measurement. Output test tone from subwoofer
Enter Cancel
3Adjust the subwoofer volume level of your subwoofer so that the level display is within the range of 72 to
78 dB.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
99.8dB
Stop
SW Level Matching
Please adjust the level of your active subwoofer unit
so that the level indicates approx. 75dB
Change from red to blue when level matches
Enter
bIf the measured level is outside the 72 to 78 dB range, the level
indicator is red.
bWhen measuring stops, press ENTER.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
75.5dB
Stop
SW Level Matching
Please adjust the level of your active subwoofer unit
so that the level indicates approx. 75dB
Change from red to blue when level matches
Enter
bIf the measured level is within the 72 to 78 dB range, the level
indicator is blue.
4When the measured level is within the 72 to 78 dB range, press ENTER.
5Select “Next” and then press ENTER.
Proceed to step 2 of “STEP2 Detection & Measurement
(main)“(vpage 16).
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
RETURN
Next
dB
SW Test Start
SW Level Matching
After adjustment, push "Next".
Proceed to next measurement
Enter Cancel
ENTER
(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)
ENTER

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Getting Started Connections Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsSetup
ENTER ui
STEP3 Measurement (2nd – 8th)
• In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions
(two to eight positions) other than the main listening position.
Measurements can be made in up to eight positions.
• You can achieve a more effective correction of distortion within the
listening area by performing measurements at multiple positions.
• Move the provided set up microphone to the measurement point.
1Move the setup microphone to position 2, use ui to select “Measure”, and then press ENTER.
The measurement of the second position starts.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
Measure
RETURN
Next→Calculation
STEP3 Measurement (2nd)
Please place the microphone at ear
height at 2nd listening position.
Start measurement. Output large test tone during measuring
Enter Cancel
bTo omit measurements from the 2nd position onwards, press i,
select “Next Calculation” and press ENTER . Proceed to “STEP4
Calculation”.
2Repeat step 1, measuring positions 3 to 8.
When measurement of position 8 is completed, a“Measurements
finished.” message is displayed.
bTo re-measure, press ito select “Retry”, and press ENTER. Re-
measure the previous point.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
Retry
RETURN
Next→Calculation
STEP3 Measurement (Finish)
Measurements finished.
Proceed to STEP 4 (Calculation)
Enter Cancel
3Use ito select “Next Calculation” and then press ENTER.
Proceed to “STEP4 Calculation” (vpage 18).
NOTE
If “Caution！” is displayed on the television screen, see “Error
messages” (vpage 21). Check the related items, and implement
the necessary measures. After resolving the error, perform Auto Setup
again.
nWhen measuring has stopped
Press ENTER.
STEP4 Calculation
In STEP 4, the measured results from STEP 2 and STEP 3 are analyzed.
When the measurements are completed, press ito select
“Next Calculation”, and press ENTER.
The measured results from STEP 2 and STEP 3 are automatically
analyzed, and the frequency response of each speaker in the listening
room is determined.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
STEP4 Calculation
Now calculating…Please wait.
20%
b It takes a few minutes for analysis to complete. The time required
for this analysis depends on the number of speakers connected.
The more connected speakers there are, the longer it takes to
perform analysis.
ENTER
u
i
(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)
i
ENTER
u

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RETURN
ENTER
uio
STEP5 Check
In STEP 5, the results of the analysis from STEP 4 are confirmed.
1Use ui to select the item you want to check, and then press ENTER.
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
Crossover Check
Ch. Level Check
Distance Check
Spkr Config Chck
RETURN
Next→Store
STEP5 Check
Check processing results.
To proceed, press "Next".
Proceed to STEP 6 (Store)
Enter Cancel
b A value that is different to the measured distance may be set.
bTo check other items, press RETURN and select the item that you
want to check.
2Use ito select “Next Store” and then press ENTER.
Proceed to “STEP6 Store” (vpage 19).
NOTE
• If the result differs from the actual connection status, or if “Caution!”
is displayed, see “Error messages” (vpage 21). 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.
• If you change speaker positions or orientation, perform Auto Setup
again to find the optimal equalizer settings.
STEP6 Store
In STEP 6, the measured results from STEP 2 and STEP 3 are saved.
Select “Store” and then press ENTER.
Save the measurement results.
⇩
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
RETURN
Store
STEP6 Store
Press "Store" to store calculation results.
Apply and store measurement result
Enter Cancel
AUTO SETUP
1 2 3 4 5 6
STEP6 Store
Now storing…Please wait.
20%
b It takes approximately 20 seconds to finish saving the results.
bIf the measuring results are not to be saved, press RETURN. A
message “Cancel auto setup?” will be displayed. Press othen
select “Yes”. All the measured Auto Setup data will be erased.
NOTE
During saving of measurement results, be sure not to turn off the
power.
uio
RETURN
ENTER
(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)
ENTER
RETURN
uio