Denon AVR-1610 User manual

DENON
AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1610
Owner's Manual
Manuel de l'Utilisateur
*The illustrations used for explaining operations in this manual show the buttons of
the remote control unit.
The same operations can be performed using
the buttons with the same names on
the main unit panel.
*Les illustrations des boutons presentes dans ce manuel servent aexpliquer Ie
fonctionnement de la telecommande.
Vous pouvez controler I'appareil aI'aide du
bouton portant Ie meme nom sur la
fa~ade de I'appareil.

ENGLISH FRANCAIS
oSAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covenng the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be I
placed on the unit
• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.
•
Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.
•
Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
unit
CAUTION:
To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect
the plug from the wall socket outlet
The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to
the unit and must be within easy access by the user.
ATTENTION:
• La ventilation ne do it pas etre genee en recouvrant les ouvertures
de la ventilation avec des objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus,
etc.
•
Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit etre placee
sur I'appareil.
•Veillez a
respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque vous jetez les piles
usagees.
• L'appareil ne do it pas etre expose aI'eau ou a I'humidite.
• Ne pas poser d'objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase,
sur I'appareil.
PRECAUTION:
Pour deconnecter completement ce produit du courant secteur,
debranchez la prise de la prise murale.
La prise secteur est utilisee pour couper completement
I'alimentation de I'appareil et I'utilisateur doit pouvoir y acceder
facilement
IMPOTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5
Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings
Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one Wider than the other. Agrounding
type plug
has two blades and athird grounding prong. The Wide blade or the
third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit Into
your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table (I)
specified by the man. ufactur. er, o. r. S.Old. with th.e apparatus. B
When acart is used, use caution when moving the cart! • ~
apparatus combination to avoid Injury from tip-over. ,,&1
13. Unplug this apparatus dUring lightning storms or when l .,
unused for long periods of time. ~-
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.
The top surface over the internal heat sink may become
hot when operating this product continuously.
A RISK OF ELECTR~C SHOCK A I,.
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The excla. mation point with. in an equilate. ral triangle is intended
to alert the user
to the presence of Important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
PRECAUTION:
SURFACE CHAUDE. NE PAS TOUCHER.
La surface superieure du dissipateur de chaleur peut
devenir chaude si vous utilisez ce produit en continuo
I
ICAUTION:
I
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
ICOVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
IREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IA The lightning flash with arrowhead s. ym. bol, .within a. n eqUilatera. I
Itriangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
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FRANCAIS ENGLISH
oNOTE ON USE /OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES AL'UTILISATION
•Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
•
Ne pas laisser des objets {mangers dans
I'appareil.
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water,
and dust
•Proteger l'appareil contre I'humidite, I'eau
et
la poussiere.
• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed in a rack.
• Eviler des temperatures elevees.
Tenir compte d'une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de I'installation sur une
etagere.
FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)
1. PRODUCT
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
product may not cause harmful interference, and (21 this product must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product. when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual. meets FCC requirements.
Modification not expressly approved by DEtoJOioJ IT\aY void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
3. NOTE
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
•Connect the product into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type
of product or an experienced radiofTV technician for
help.
This
Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe Best conforme ala norme NMB-003 du Canada.
•Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
•Manipuler Ie cordon d'alimentation avec
precaution.
Tenir
la prise lors du debranchement du
cordon.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the
unit for long periods of time.
• Debrancher Ie cordon d'alimentation
lorsque I'appareil n'est pas utilise pendant
de longues periodes.
•(For apparatuses with ventilation holes)
•Do not obstruct the ventilation holes
• Ne pas obsuuer les uous d'aeration.
•Do not let insecticides, benzene, and
thinner come
in contact with the unit.
•
Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzene
et un diluant avec I'apparel!.
•Never disassemble or modify the unit
in
any way.
•
Ne jamais demonter au modifier I'appareil
d'une maniere ou d'une autre.
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Settings
oContents
Troubleshooting 55
Operating the Connected Devices by Remote
Control Unit
Other Information 49
Specifications 58
List of preset codes E'ld of thiS manual
Registering Preset Codes···
···46
Operating Registered Devices·· ···46
Assigning buttons that are Not Used to Operate Other Devices
(Punch Through Function)············································
.. ···········48
Restoring all the settings to as they were at the time of
purchase (Resetting the Microprocessor) ··57
Playback
Checking
the Status (Information) 43
Convenient functions
Playing Components 34
Playing Blu-ray Disc /
DVD Players· ·····34
iPod@ Playback ·····34
Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ··36
Operations During Playback ···37
Selecting the Surround Mode·· ······37
CD Playing sources according to the sources' audio signal format/
number of channels (Standard Playback)· ··37
oPlaying in aDENON original surround mode······ .. ··.. ·····38
@Direct Playback ······38
®Stereo Playback . . ······39
Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (Parameter)·· ·····
.. 39
Adjusting the sound field effects (Surround Parameter) ··········
.. ·39
Adjusting the tone
(Tone Control) ······41
Making the MultEO. Dynamic
EO and Dynamic Volume settings
(Audyssey Settings)
.. ·······································-41
Adjust tonal quality for
each speaker using graphic equalizer
(Manual
EO) ·42
Restoring compressed audio to nearly pre-compressed conditions
for playback
(RESTORER) .. · . ·····43
Adjusting the audio delay time while watching the picture (Audio
Delay)····· .·········-43
HDMI Control Function ····················-44
Setting the power
to standby after acertain amount of time
(Sleep Timer Function)· ················44
Playing the picture of adifferent input source without changing
the currently playing sound (Video Select Function) ·44
Adjust the volume of the different speakers ················-45
Saving frequently used settings (Quick Select Function) .-45
Various memory functions ········-45
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···30
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Getting Started
Connections
Flow of operations through playback
Accessories· .
Cautions
on Handling
Cautions
on Installation
About the Remote Control Unit···
Inserting the Batteries···
Operating Range of the Remote Control
Unit· .
Part Names and Functions· .
Front Panel··
Display········· .
Rear Panel····
Remote Control Unit
Important Information ·
·8
Cables Used for Connections .. . 8
Converting Input video signals for Output (Video Conversion
~~~ ·······················9
How the on-screen display is displayed depending on the video
input signal·
.. ···9
Installing/Setting the Speakers·······..
.. ·10
Connecting the Speakers·· 11
Connecting Devices ... 12
Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI connectors ····13
Once Connections are Completed
.. ·· 16
Turning the Power On ···········16
Turning the Power Off ·······16
Menu map······ .·······17
Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display.. .18
Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers
Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup)
Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) .
Making the input settings (Input Setup)
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Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
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Gettin Started
Flow of operations through
la back
Perform the operations leading to playback on the AVR-1610 in
the order shown below.
Connections
(Installing/Setting the Speakers (~page 10) )
~
(Connecting the Speakers (~page 11) )
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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.
IAccessories
CD Owner's manual .
®Getting Started .
G) Warranty (for North America model only).
CD Service station list .
®Remote control (RC-11201 ..
®R03/AAA batteries .. .
(j) FM indoor antenna
® AM loop antenna
®Setup microphone
(DM-M09, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m) 1
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Settings
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(Selecting the Surround Mode (B::Fpage 37) )
(Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (~page 39) )2

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.Operating Range of the Remote Control
Unit
Approx. 23 feet / 7 m
-N·Ua
•Replace the batteries with new ones ifthe set does not operate even
when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.
• The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.
•When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction,
following the "(f)" and "8" marks in the battery compartment.
• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
•Do not use anew battery together with an old one.
• Do not use two different types of batteries
• Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.
•Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in
flames.
•If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
•Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in
use for long periods.
•Used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with the local
regulations regarding battery disposal.
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
-N·jia
The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
light.
About the Remote Control Unit
*
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Cautions on Installation
Note:
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in aconfined
space, such as abookcase or similar enclosure.
CD Lift the clasp and remove the @ Load the two batteries properly
rear cover. as indicated by the marks in
the battery compartment.
In addition to the AVR·1610, the included remote control unit IRC-
1120) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
CD DENON system components
@Non-DENON system components
•By setting the preset memory (lI2iT'page 46)
I Inserting the Batteries
Cautions on Handling
•Before turning the power switch on
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are
no problems with the connection cables.
•Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is
set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long
periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power
outlet
•About condensation
If there is amajor difference in temperature between the inside of
the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate
properly.
If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power
turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature
before using the unit
•Cautions on using mobile phones
Using amobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move
the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.
•Moving the unit
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet
Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before
moving the unit
•Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.
I
@ Put the rear cover back on.
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Buttons, connectors and displays only provided on the main unit
Part Names and Functions
IFront Panel I
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Button that function in the same way as remote control buttons
For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
o Power operation button 0 Buttons that function in the same
(ON/STANDBY) (16) way as Front Panel buttons
f) SURROUND MODE buttons .. (37)
8MENU button . (17)
eCursor buttons (t-. V'<l [» (171
oENTER button ... . (17)
oRETURN button .. (171
oQUICK SELECT buttons·· (45)
8MASTER VOLUME control knob (34)
oSOURCE SELECT knob························ (34)
~ VIDEO SELECT button (441
G) SLEEP TIMER button···· . (44)
4B RESTORER button (43)
Q) DYNAMIC EQ button (42)
eEl DYNAMIC VOLUME button· · (42)
~ MUL TEQ button · .. ·.. . (41)
4D DIMMER button (37)
4lI STATUS button (43)
....................... (38)
4 3
@ HD AUDIO indicator
@MASTERVOLUME indicator
@Display
@Remote control sensor················ (3)
@TUNING PRESET button·· (36)
@SOURCE MODE SELECT button (34)
®FRONT SPEAKER SELECT button· (371
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@ Power indicator (16)
@J Power switch (.-ON .OFF) (16, 57)
®Headphones jack (PHONES) (37)
@V. AUX INPUT connectors· (15)
@SETUP MIC jack··· (20)
@l AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME
indicator·· (42)
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Part Names and Functions
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Decoder indicators
The indicatorforthe currently operating decoder
lights.
Input audio signal indicators
Information display
The input source name, surround mode, setting
values and other information are displayed
here.
oFront speaker indicator
These light according to the settings of the
front Aand Bspeakers (('iT'page 37).
oQUICK SELECT indicators
These light when the Ouick Select function is
set (('iT'page 45).
oMaster volume indicator
When performing setting operations, displays
the menu number.
8SLEEPTIMER indicator
Lights when the sleep timer is operating
(('iT'page 44).
6) MUTE indicator
Lights when the muting mode is set (Ejf'page
37)
5
oAUDVSSEV indicator
These light as shown below in the different
modes (('iT'page 41).
:During "MultEO" operation
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:During "MultEO" ,"Dynamic EO"
c..=..:..:..:.----..:~ operation
:During "MultEO" ,"Dynamic EO';
L:....C':":"":''':''::'''--.J "DynamicVolume" operation
*When speaker settings are changed after the
Audyssey Auto Setup procedure, either the
indicators' frame turns off or all the indicators
turn off.
Gil Input mode indicators
4D S.BACK indicator
Lights when surround back audio signals are
being output from the SURR. BACK /FRONT
HEIGHT PRE OUT connectors (('iT'page 25).
48 RESTORER indicator
Lights during" RESTORER" operation (('iT'page
43)
~ HDMI indicator
Lights when HDMI input signals are detected
(('iT'page 13).
~ Tuner reception mode indicators
This lights according to the reception conditions
when the input source is set to "TUNER".
-AUTO
This lights when in the auto tuning mode.
-STEREO
In the FM mode, this lights when receiving
analog stereo broadcasts.
-TUNED
This lights when the broadcast is properly
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«i> Control Dock for iPod S-Video input connector .. · (14)
m Control Dock for iPod DOCK CONTROL jack (14)
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(16)
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Part Names and Functions
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SPEAKERS
o Analog audio connectors
o FM/ AM antenna tenninals
f) Speaker tenninals
oPower cord · ·
(13)
····(14)
·(15)
......... (11)
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oHDMI connectors ..
8 Digital audio connectors
•VIDEO connectors·····················
e PRE OUT connectors .
IRear Panel
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Part Names and Functions
Operations possible by remote control
oPunch through setting (Gr'page 48)
Operable devices
AVR-1610 and Tuner
@
SOURCE
SELECT
button
TV
o TV
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U DVD Player or CD player
.... ----~ -- ------------ ------_ .
UBlu-ray disc player
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UDigital video recorder
------ .. ~--- ----- _---------_ _-- .
UVideo deck
....... is (3·li -- ----- --- .
Satellite receiver or Cable TV
( DEVICE 1
TUNER/AMP
CD
DEVICE SELECT
switch
oOperations on the AVR-1610
oOperations on six devices other that the AVR-
1610
Preset the remote control codes of the devices to be operated
beforehand ((F'page 46).
CD Switch the DEVICE SELECT switch according to the device to be
operated.
CV Press the SOURCE SELECT button for the device to be
operated.
* For detailed operating instructions, see "Operating registered
devices" ((F'page 46)
For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses
( )
oRemote control signal transmitter
8Power buttons····················· ... ... (16)
oQUICK SELECT buttons·(45)
oSOURCE SELECT buttons··(34)
oVIDEO SELECT button·· (441
oDYNAMIC VOLUME button ... (42)
8 MUL TEQ button············· .... . (41)
oDYNAMIC EQ button (42)
o MENU button .(17)
4D> Cursor buttons (6 \7 <l l» (17)
Q) ENTER button··························.. .(17)
~ SEARCH button (35)
~ System buttons . (46)
~ Surround mode buttons .(37)
4I!l TV POWER button ···············..···(47)
~ TV INPUT button ·(47)
~ FRONT HEIGHT SPEAKER ON/OFF button ..... (411
4ID INPUT MODE button (32)
~ SLEEP TIMER button ·········(44)
€i> Device select switch (34, 46)
~ MUTING button .·······(37)
~ Channel level adjustment button·· ····(45)
@l Master volume control buttons . (34)
~ RETURN button . .. (17)
@l DIMMER button .. (37)
~ STATUS button············· (43)
@I RESTORER button·· .. (43)
~ Number buttons (0 - 9) .... ···(46)
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