Denon AVR-X1000 User manual

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AVR-X1000
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories························································································ 6
Inserting the batteries ······································································ 7
Operating range of the remote control unit ····································· 7
Features······························································································ 8
High quality sound············································································ 8
High performance ············································································ 8
Easy operation·················································································· 9
Part names and functions
Front panel ······················································································ 10
Display······························································································ 13
Rear panel························································································ 14
Remote control unit······································································ 16
Connections
Speaker connection······································································ 19
Speaker installation ········································································ 19
Speaker connection········································································ 21
Connecting a TV ············································································ 25
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector
and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) ·················· 26
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector··················· 27
Connection 3 : TV without an HDMI connector ····························· 28
Contents
Connecting a playback device··················································· 29
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) ······················· 30
Connecting a DVD player ······························································· 31
Connecting a video camcorder or other device······························ 32
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device
to the USB port·············································································· 33
Connecting an FM antenna ························································ 35
Connecting to a home network (LAN)···································· 36
Connecting the power cord························································ 37
Playback
Basic operation ·············································································· 39
Turning the power on····································································· 39
Selecting the input source ····························································· 39
Adjusting the master volume ························································· 40
Turning o the sound temporarily ·················································· 40
Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player ······································· 40
Playing an iPod··············································································· 41
Listening to music on an iPod ························································ 42
iPod Browse Mode settings··························································· 43
Performing repeat playback ··························································· 44
Performing random playback ························································· 44
Playing a USB memory device ·················································· 45
Playing files stored on USB memory devices ································ 46

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Listening to FM broadcasts························································ 48
Listening to FM broadcasts···························································· 49
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune)························· 50
RDS search ···················································································· 51
PTY search ····················································································· 51
TP search ······················································································· 52
Radio Text ······················································································ 53
Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) ······································· 53
Listening to preset stations···························································· 53
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory)············ 54
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically
(Auto Preset) ·················································································· 55
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) ··· 55
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) ··························· 56
Cancelling preset skip ···································································· 56
Listening to Internet Radio························································· 57
Listening to Internet Radio····························································· 58
Playing the last played Internet Radio station ································ 59
Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites··············· 60
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS···························· 61
Applying media sharing settings ···················································· 62
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS ···································· 63
Listening to Last.fm······································································ 65
Listening to Last.fm ······································································· 66
Log Out ·························································································· 69
Viewing photographs on the Flickr site ································· 70
Viewing photographs shared by particular users ··························· 71
Viewing all photographs on Flickr··················································· 72
Listening to Spotify ······································································ 74
Listening to Spotify ········································································ 74
Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button ··························· 78
Playing back content added to the FAVORITE STATION button···· 79
AirPlay function ············································································· 80
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad······················ 80
Playing iTunes music with this unit················································ 81
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) ············································ 81
Perform iTunes playback operations
with the remote control unit of this unit ········································ 82
Convenience functions ································································ 83
Performing repeat playback ··························································· 84
Performing random playback ························································· 84
Registering to Favorites ································································· 85
Playing back content added in “Save to Favorites” ······················· 85
Deleting content added to favorites··············································· 86
Searching content with keywords (Text Search) ························· 86
Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time
(Slideshow)····················································································· 87
Setting the Slideshow Interval ······················································· 88
Displaying your desired video during audio playback
(Video Select) ················································································· 88
Selecting a sound mode······························································ 89
Selecting a sound mode································································· 90
Direct playback··············································································· 91

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HDMI control function·································································· 98
Setting procedure··········································································· 98
Sleep timer function····································································· 99
Using the sleep timer····································································· 99
Quick select function·································································· 100
Calling up the Quick Select ·························································· 100
Changing the settings ·································································· 100
Settings
Menu map······················································································ 101
Menu operation············································································ 107
Inputting characters ··································································· 108
Keyboard screen ·········································································· 108
Audio······························································································· 109
Dialog Level·················································································· 109
Subwoofer Level ·········································································· 109
Surr.Parameter ············································································· 110
Tone ····························································································· 113
Restorer ······················································································· 113
Audio Delay ·················································································· 114
Volume ························································································· 114
Audyssey······················································································ 115
Manual EQ ··················································································· 117
Video······························································································· 118
HDMI Setup ················································································· 118
On Screen Disp. ··········································································· 119
TV Format····················································································· 120
Inputs······························································································ 121
Input Assign ················································································· 121
Source Rename············································································ 123
Hide Sources················································································ 123
Source Level ················································································ 123
Input Select ·················································································· 124
Speakers························································································· 125
Audyssey®Setup········································································ 125
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey®Setup) ···················· 127
Error messages ············································································ 132
Retrieving Audyssey®Setup settings··········································· 133
Manual Setup ··············································································· 134
Speaker Config.············································································ 134
Distances ····················································································· 135
Levels··························································································· 135
Crossovers ··················································································· 136
Bass ····························································································· 137
Network ························································································· 138
Information··················································································· 138
IP Control ····················································································· 138
Friendly Name ·············································································· 138
Settings ························································································ 139
Diagnostics··················································································· 140

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General ··························································································· 141
Language······················································································ 141
Quick Sel.Names·········································································· 141
Auto Standby················································································ 141
Front Display ················································································ 142
Information··················································································· 142
Usage Data··················································································· 144
Firmware ······················································································ 144
Setup Lock ··················································································· 146
Tips
Contents························································································· 147
Tips······························································································· 148
Troubleshooting ··········································································· 150
Resetting factory settings························································· 162
Appendix
About HDMI···················································································· 163
Playing back USB memory devices············································ 166
Playing back files stored on PC or NAS ····································· 167
Playing back Internet Radio ························································· 168
Personal memory plus function ·················································· 168
Last function memory··································································· 168
Sound modes and channel output·············································· 169
Sound modes and surround parameters··································· 170
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes······ 173
Explanation of terms ····································································· 175
Trademark information·································································· 180
Specifications ················································································· 182
Index ································································································ 184
License ···························································································· 186

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Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
qGetting Started wCD-ROM (Owner’s Manual) eSafety Instructions rPower cord
tRemote control unit (RC-1181) yR03/AAA batteries uFM indoor antenna iSetup and measurement
microphone (ACM1HB)
oCable label
Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
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Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
30°30°
Approx. 7 m
Inserting the batteries
qRemove the rear lid in the direction of the
arrow and remove it.
wLoad the two batteries properly as
indicated by the qand wmarks in the
battery compartment.
R03/AAA
ePut the rear cover back on.
NOTE
•When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the
qand wmarks in the battery compartment.
•To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
•Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
•Do not use two dierent types of batteries.
•Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
•If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid o the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.

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High quality sound
•With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 5-channels (120 Watts x 5-channels)
For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier
section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
By using high current, high power discrete power devices, the amplifier
is able to easily drive high quality speakers.
High performance
•Supports Internet Radio, music, and photograph streaming
Supports AirPlay®(vpage80)
You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet
Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC, and displaying photographs
stored on your PC on our television.
This unit also supports Apple AirPlay which lets you stream your music
library from an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or iTunes®.
•Compatible with “Denon Remote App” for performing basic
operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone or Androidzsmartphone
“Denon Remote App” is application software that allows you to perform
basic operations with an iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone or Android
tablet such as turning the unit ON/OFF, controlling the volume, and
switching the source.
zDownload the appropriate “Denon Remote App” for iOS and Android
devices. This unit needs to be connected to your LAN and the iPhone/
iPod touch or other device needs to be connected to the same
network by Wi-Fi (wireless LAN).
•HDMI connections enable quick connection to various digital AV
devices (5 inputs, 1 output)
The unit is equipped with 5 HDMI input connectors for connecting
devices with HDMI connectors, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, game
console, HD digital camcorder, HDTVs, etc.
•Supports HDMI (3D, ARC, Deep Color, “x.v.Color”, Auto Lip Sync)
and HDMI control function (vpage163)
Advanced HDMI features are supported, including 3D passthrough,
Audio Return Channel, Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color and “x.v.Color”, and
HDMI CEC control functions.
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•Direct play for iPod and iPhone via USB (vpage33)
Music data from an iPod or iPhone can be played back if you connect
the USB cable supplied with the iPod via the USB port of this unit, and
also an iPod and iPhone can be controlled with the remote control that
comes with this unit.
Easy operation
•“Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions
First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the
instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, network,
etc.
•New easy setup
New, easy to connect speaker connectors with horizontal layout.
•Easy to use Graphical User Interface
This unit is equipped with an easy to see Graphical User Interface that
uses menu displays and features colorful icons and easy to understand
controls for maximum ease of use.

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qPower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/o (standby) (vpage39).
wPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
•Power on : Green
•Normal standby : O
•When “HDMI Pass Through” (vpage 118) or “HDMI Control”
(vpage118) is set to “On” : Red
•When “IP Control” (vpage138) is set to “Always On” : Red
eHeadphones jack (PHONES)
Used to connect headphones.
When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the connected speakers.
NOTE
•To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
rAUX-HDMI connector
Used to connect devices such as video camcorders and game consoles
(vpage32).
tUSB port
Used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices) and the
USB cable supplied with iPod (vpage33).
ySETUP MIC jack
Used to connect the supplied Setup and measurement microphone
(vpage128).
uMASTER VOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level (vpage40).
iDisplay
This displays various pieces of information (vpage13).
oRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit (vpage7).
Q0 SOURCE SELECT knob
This selects the input source (vpage39).
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Q5Q1 Q3Q2 Q4
Q1 Tuner preset channel buttons (TUNER PRESET CH +, –)
These select preset FM radio stations (vpage53).
Q2 Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –)
These select the receiving frequency for FM radio stations
(vpage49).
Q3 DIMMER button
Each press of this switches the brightness of the display (vpage142).
Q4 STATUS button
Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the
display (vpage43).
Q5 QUICK SELECT buttons
With a single press of any of these buttons, you can call up various
settings you’ve registered to each button such as the input source,
volume level and sound mode settings (vpage100).

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qInformation display
The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other
information are displayed here.
wInput signal indicators
eMUTE indicator
This blinks while the sound is muted (vpage40).
rMaster volume indicator
tCircle indicator
Circle indicator is displayed when the input source is “NETWORK” or
“iPod/USB” when you are playing back music.
ySleep timer indicator
This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage99).
uTuner reception mode indicators
These light according to the reception conditions when the input
source is set to “TUNER”.
STEREO : In FM mode, this lights up when receiving stereo broadcasts.
TUNED : Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
RDS : Lights up when receiving RDS broadcasts.
iAudyssey®indicator
This indicator lights when the “MultEQ® XT” (vpage115), “Dynamic
EQ” (vpage 115) or “Dynamic Volume” (vpage 116) setting is
set to other than “O”.
oDecoder indicator
These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby or
DTS decoder is running.
Q0 Input mode indicators
Set the audio input modes for the dierent input sources (vpage124).

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FRONT FRONT CENTER SURROUNDSURROUND
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qSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers (vpage21).
wAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord (vpage37).
eVideo connectors (VIDEO)
Used to connect devices equipped with video connectors
(vpage28, 30).
rHDMI connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors
(vpage26, 27, 30, 31).
tNetwork connector (NETWORK)
Used to connect this unit to the network (vpage36).
yDigital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO)
Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors
(vpage27, 28, 30).
uPRE OUT connectors
Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (vpage 22,
24).
iAnalog audio connectors (AUDIO)
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors
(vpage30).
oFM antenna terminals (ANTENNA)
Used to connect FM antennas (vpage35).
NOTE
•Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic
discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
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Remote control unit
qSLEEP button
This sets the sleep timer (vpage99).
wInput source select buttons
These select the input source (vpage39).
eSOUND MODE buttons
These select the sound mode (vpage89).
•MOVIE button
•MUSIC button
•GAME button
•PURE button
rInformation button (INFO)
This displays the status information on the TV screen (vpage143).
tCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items (vpage107).
yENTER button
This determines the selection (vpage107).
uBACK button
This returns to the previous screen (vpage107).
iFAVORITE STATION buttons (1 – 3)
With a single press of these, you can call up registered radio stations
and contents (vpage78).
ENTER
1 2 3
RC-1181
POWER
SLEEP
CHANNEL
PAGE
Blu-ray
INTERNET
RADIO
MEDIA
SERVER
TUNER
DVD
AUX
TV AUDIO
NETWORK
CBL/SAT
GAME
iPod/USB
SOUND MODE
PUREMOVIE GAMEMUSIC
SETUP
VOLUME
OPTION
INFO
BACK
TUNE
FAVORITE STATION MUTE
MEDIA
PLAYER
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oRemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit (vpage7).
Q0 POWER button (X)
This turns the power on/o (vpage39).
Q1 Channel buttons (CHANNEL +, –)
These select preset radio stations (vpage53).
Q2 Page search buttons (PAGE df)
These switch pages (vpage43).
Q3 OPTION button
This displays the option menu on the TV screen (vpage83).
Q4 VOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level (vpage40).
Q5 SETUP button
This displays the menu on the TV screen (vpage107).
Q6 MUTE button (:)
This mutes the output audio (vpage40).
Q7 System buttons
These perform playback related operations (vpage41).
•Skip buttons (8, 9)
•Play button (1)
•Pause button (3)
Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –)
These operate the tuner (vpage49).
ENTER
1 2 3
RC-1181
POWER
SLEEP
CHANNEL
PAGE
Blu-ray
INTERNET
RADIO
MEDIA
SERVER
TUNER
DVD
AUX
TV AUDIO
NETWORK
CBL/SAT
GAME
iPod/USB
SOUND MODE
PUREMOVIE GAMEMUSIC
SETUP
VOLUME
OPTION
INFO
BACK
TUNE
FAVORITE STATION MUTE
MEDIA
PLAYER
Q4
Q6
Q7
Q2
Q1
Q0
Q3
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Connections
Speaker connection (vpage19)
Connecting a TV (vpage25)
Connecting a playback device (vpage29)
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB
port (vpage33)
Connecting an FM antenna (vpage35)
Connecting to a home network (LAN) (vpage36)
Connecting the power cord (vpage37)
NOTE
•Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
However, when the “Setup Assistant” is running, follow the instructions in the
“Setup Assistant” (Cpage 7) screen for making connections. (During “Setup
Assistant” operation, the input/output connectors do not conduct current.)
•Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result
in noise.
2Cables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.
Speaker cable
Subwoofer cable
HDMI cable
Video cable
Optical cable
Audio cable R
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Speaker connection
Install speakers and connect them to this unit (vpage19, 21).
Speaker installation
Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain
how to install the speakers using a typical example.
FL FR
SW
C
SL SR
FL/FR : Place the FRONT left and right speakers an equal distance from
the main listening position. The distance between each speaker
and your TV should also be the same.
C: Place the CENTER speaker in between the front speakers and above
or below your TV.
SL/SR : Place the SURROUND left and right speakers an equal distance
to the left and right sides, slightly behind, and aimed at the main
listening position.
SW : Place the SUBWOOFER at a convenient location near the front
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•Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed.
The height does not need to be exactly the same.
Surround
speaker
60 – 90 cm
GViewed from the sideH
Front
speaker
2When 5.1-channel speakers are installed
FL FR
SW
C
SL
SR
z1
z2
z1 22˚ – 30˚
z2 120˚
GSpeaker abbreviationsH
FL Front speaker (L) SW Subwoofer
FR Front speaker (R) SL Surround speaker (L)
CCenter speaker SR Surround speaker (R)