Denon AVR-1603 User manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR- 1603
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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_1_ RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equiEatera[
triangle, 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.
_, The exclamation point within an equi[ateraE triangEe is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We decEare under OUr sole lesponsibility that this
product, to which this declaratioll relates, _s ill
confolmlty w_th the fol_owillg standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000 3 2 alld
EN610003 3
Follow,rig the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC alld
93/68/EEC Dilective
•UBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKL_RUNG
Wir erkE_rerl unter urlserer Verantwortung, dar_ d_eses
Plodukt, auf das sich diese ElM_iung bezieht, dell
folgerlden Standards entsplicht:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000 3 2 u_d
EN610003 3
Entspricht den Verordrlungen der Direktive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/E EC u_d 93/68/EEC
•DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
Nous d6clarolls sous notre seuIe responsabifit6 que
]'appaleH, auquel se ref6re cette d_claration, est
con fOHT_eaux standards suivants:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 EN610003 2 et
EN610003 3
Drapl¢s les dispositions de la Directive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/E EC et 93/68/EEC
•DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA
DicMarian, o coil piena responsabilit_ che questo
prodotto, al qua[e _a nostra dichiarazione si lifedsce 6
con fOHT_eal]e segue_ti _olmative:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN610003 2 e
EN61000 3G
Ii1 conformit_ con le colldizioni delle d_rett_ve 73/23/E EC,
89/336/E EC e 93/68/EEC
QUESTQ PRODOTTO E' CONFORME
AL D M 28/08/95 N 548
•DECLARACI(_N DE CONFORMIDAD
Declaramos bajo lluestra exclusiva responsabilidad que
este ptoducto al que hace refetencia esta decIarac_6n,
est_ conf otme con los sJguieates est_ndares:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000 3 2 y
EN61000 3G
Siguiendo ]as provisiones de _as D_rectJvas 73/23/EEC,
89/336/E ECy 93/68/EEC
•EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING
W_i verklarerl uitsl@terld Op orlze velantwooldeIijkheid
dat dit produkt, waalop deze velkIaring betrekking
lleett, ill overeenstemming is met de volgerlde llormen:
EN60065, EN55013 EN55020, EN61000 32 en
EN6100G3_
Volgens de bepali[igen van de R_cht_iinen 73/23/EEC,
89/336/E EC ea 93/68/EEC
•OVERENSSTAMMELSESINTYG
H_rmed _ntygas belt p_ eget ansvar art derma produkt
vilken detta _ntyg avsel, uppfyIlel f6_iarlde standarder:
EN60065, EN55013 EN55020, EN610003 2 och
EN61000 3_
En_igt stadgama i d_rektiv 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC och
93/68/EEC
CAUTION
• The venti_at_oll should not be _rnpeded by coveting the verlti_atioll open,rigs with items, such as newspapers tab_e<loths,
¢urla_ns, etc
• NO naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appalatus
• p_ease be care the erlv_roiimenta[ aspects ot batter,/d_sposal
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripp_rlg or splashing for use
• NO objects filled With liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus
NOTE ON USE /HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH
OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L'UTILISATION /NOTE SULL'USO
NOTAS SOBRE EL USO /ALVORENS TE GEBRUlKEN /OBSERVERA
•Avoid hgh tempelatures
AllOW fol SOIl c en£ heat dispers on
when installed on a rack
• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen
Beachten Sie, da_ eine ausleichend
Luftzilkulation gew_hdeistet wild, wenn
das Gerat aul ein Regal gestel_ wird
• Eviter des temperatures 6_ev(_es
Tenir compte d'une dispersion de
chaleul suffisante lots de _'installation
sul une 0tag_re
• Evitat e d[ osporre I'unit6 a _emperature
a_te
Assicuratevi che ci s[a _n'adeguata
dispersione del calore quando installato
I'unit& in un mobile per componenti
audio
• Evit e alias lem_3eraturas
Pormite la sul[cien£e dispersion del ca_or
cuando esta [nstalado en la consola
• Verm_d huge temperaturen
Zorg veer een degel[jk hitteafvoer indien
}let apparaat up een iek wordt geplaatst
• Undv[k }/_ga temperaturer
Se till air del finns m6j_ighel till god
valmeav_edn[ng rid monteling [ett rack
•Handle the Dower cord carol u]ly
Hold the plug when unplugging the
co_d
• Gehen Sie volsichtig mit dem Netzkabel
Sie den Stecker herausziehen
•Manipuler le cordon d'al[mentation avec
pr6caution
Tenir la plise lots du debranchement du
coldon
• Manneggiate il 111o di al[mentazione con
cuba
AgJte 13or la sp[na quando scollegate il
cave da_]a presa
• Maneie el cordon de energ[a con
cl_Jdado
Sos_enga el enchufe cuando
desconecte e_ cordon de energ[a
• Hanteer hot netsnoel voolzicht[g
Houd hot sneer bi i de stekkel vast
wanneer doze meet worden aan- of
Iosgekop_e_d
• Hantera n6t_abe_n varsamt
H_l_ i kabeln n_r den kopplas IrOn el-
uttaget
•Keep the set free flora moistule, water,
and dust
•Halten S[O das Ger_t yon Feucht[gkeit,
Wasser lind Staub fern¸
•Prot6gel I'appareil contre _'humid[t6,
I'oau et la_oussiere
• Tenet e I'un[t& _ontana da_l umid[£g,
dall acqua e dalla po[vele
• Mantenga el equipo I[bre de humedad,
aglla y _olvo
•Laat geen vochtigheid water of stof in
}/_ apparaat b[nnendringen
• Uts6tt inte apl_araten for fukt, vatton
och datum
• Unplug £he Dower cord when not using
the set lot long periods of tme
• Wenn das Gerat eine _6ngelo Zeit nicht
vorwendet welden sol_, trennen S[e das
Netzkabel rum Netzstecker
• D6blancher _e cordon d'al[mentat[on
Iolsque I apparel] nest pas util[s(_
pendant de Iongues _3@iodes
• Disinnestate i_ l[_o di al[mentazione
quando avete I'[ntenzione d[ non usale []
file d[ alimentazione per un lunge
periodo di tem_3o
• Desconect e e_ cordGn de ene_g_a
cuando no uti_ico e_ equipo per touche
tiempo
• Neem altiid hot netsnoer uit hot
stopkontakt wanneer }let apparaat
gedurende een lange periode n[et wordt
gebruikt
• Kopp_a ur n_tk_beln om ap_araten into
kommer art anv_ndas i I_ng rid
*(For sets with ventilat on holes}
•D O not obstruct the ventilation holes
•Die BelGltungs6ffnungen dQrfen nicht
vordeckt werden
• Ne pas obstruer lea trues d'a_ration
• Non coprite i lori di venti]azJone
• N O obst ruy_ los orificios de ventilacJ@/
• D e ventilat[eopeningen mogen niet
worden beblokkeerd
• Tapp in£e till ve nfi_at[o ns6ppn[nga rna
• D O not let foreign o_jects in the set
• Kein e fremden Gegenst_nde in das
Ge_6t kommon _assen
• N e pas _a[ssor des objets (_trangers dana
fappareil
• E, impoltant e che nessun oggetto
inset[to a_l'[nt emo delFunita
• N o deie objetos oxtralios dentlo de1
equipo
•Laa t geen weemde voorwe_pen [n di_
apparaa_ vallen
• Se till art fr6mmande 10rem_ into
tranger in i ap_3alaten
• D O not le£ nsec£[c[des benzene, and
thinner come in contact wth [he set
•Lassen Sie das Ger_t nicht m[t
Insektiz[den, Benzin odor
Verd0nnungsmitte_n in BeiQhrung
kommen
• N e 13as mettre en contact des
insecticides, du benzene et _n d[luant
avec I ap_3ale[_
• Assicuratewi che I'unitg non venga in
contatto con insett[cid[ benzene o
so_venti
• N O permita e[ contacto de insecticidas,
gasolina y diluyentes col/e_ equipo
•Laa t geen [nse_tenverdelgende
midde_on benz_ne of velfverdunnel met
dit apparaat in kontakt komen
• Se til_ art trite insoktsmedel p_
sl3raybruk, bensen och thinner kommer i
kon£akt mud apparatens h0_io
• Never disassemble el modify the set in
any way
• Versuchen S[e nema]s das Gor_t
auseinander zu nehmen oder auf
iegliche Art z_ ver_ndem
• N e jamais demonter OU modilier
f apl3areil d_ne maniele ou d_ne autre
• Non smontale mai, ne modificate Kunila
in nessun modo
• N_nc a desarme o mod[fique el eq_[l_O
de ninguna manera
• Noo[t dit a_3palaat demonteren of ol3
andere wiize modil[_ren
•Ta inte is_r appalaten och l/Srs6k inte
bygga om den

•We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-1603.
•To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features AVR-t603 has to offer, read these
instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference
should any questions or problems arise.
"SERIAL NO.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF
THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"
•INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the DENON AN Sunound receiver This remarkable component has been engineered to
provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding
high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources
AS this p_oduct is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and
operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using ....................................................... 3
Cautions on Installation ....................................... 3
CauBons on Handling .......................................... 3
Features .............................................................. 3
Part Names and Functions .................................. 4
Read this First ..................................................... g
Setting up the Speaker Systems ......................... 5
Connections .................................................. 5 N 8
Using the Remote Control Unit ........................... 9
Setting up the system ................................ 9 N 12
•ACCESSORIES
Remote Control Unit ................................. 13 - I5
Opeladon .................................................. 15 - I8
Surround ................................................... 18 - 20
DSP Surround Simulation ......................... 21-23
Ustening to the Radio ............................... 23-26
Last Function Memory ...................................... 26
Initialization of the Microprocessor ................... 26
Addkional Information ................................. 27, 28
Troubleshooting ................................................ 28
Specifications .................................................... 29
List of Preset Codes ..................................... 192 - 194
Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:
_ Operating instructions ................................. 1 _ R6P/AA batteries .................................... 2
Service station list .................................... 1 _ AM loop antenna ....................................... 1
Remote control unit (RC-920} ..................... I _ FM indoor antenna .................................... 1
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[] BEFORE USING
Pay attention to the following before using this unit:
•Moving the sat
To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the
connection cords, always unplug the power cord and
disconnect the connection cords between all other
audio components when moving the set
•Before turning the power operation switch on
Check once again that all connections are proper and
that there are not p_oblems with the connection cords
Always set the power operation switch to the
standby position before connecting and disconnecting
connection cords
•Store this instructions in a sate place.
Atter reading, store this instructions along with the
warranty in a safe place¸
•Note that the illustrations in this instructions may
differ from the actual set for explanation purposes,
•V, AUX forminal
The AVR-1603's front
panel is equipped with a
V AUX terminal¸ Remove
the cap covering the
terminal when you want
to use it
[] CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated
if this unit or any other electronic equipment using
microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV
If this happens, take the following steps:
• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or
TV
• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from
this unit's power cord and input/output connection
cords
• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when
using indoor antennas or 300 _/ohms feeder wires
We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75
£3/ohms coaxial cables,
For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm of space
between the top, back and sides of this unit and the
wall or other components.
r_ CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
• Switching the input function when input jacks are
not connected
A clicking noise may be ploduced if the input function
is switched when nothing is connected to the input
iacks If this happens, either turn down the MASTER
VOLUME control or connect components to the input
iacks
•Muting of PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and
SPEAKER terminals
The PRE OUT iack, HEADPHONE jack and
SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit
Because of this, the output signals are greatly
[] FEATURES
1. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder
Dolby Pro Logic [I is a new format for playing
mulfichannel audio signals that offers
_mprovements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic¸
It can be used to decode not only sources recorded
in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources
into five channels {front left/right, center and
surround left/right} In addition, vanous parameters
can be set according to the type of source and the
contents, so you can adiust the sound field with
greater precision¸
2. Dolby Digital decoder
Dolby Digital, a digital discrete system in which the
different channels are completely independent,
recreates "three-dimensional" sound fields (sounds
with a sense of distance, movement and position)
with no crosstalk between channels for greater
reality¸ In addition, the 5 channels (excluding the 01
channel for low frequency effects) have a playback
range extending to 20 kHz, the same as the range
of CDs, thus resulting in clearer, more richly
expressive sound¸
3. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder
DTS provides up to 51 channels of wide-range, high
fidelity surround sound, from sources such as laser
disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs¸
10 cm or mo_e
reduced for several seconds after the power
operation switch is turned on or inpot function,
surround mode or any other set-up is changed
If the volume isturned up during this time, the output
will be very high after the muting circuit stops
functioning Always wait until the muting circuit turns
off before adjusting the volume
•Whenever the power operation switch is in the
JilL OFF or STANDBY state, the apparatus is still
connected on some AC line voltages.
Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave
home for, say, a vacation.
4. High performance DSP simulates 7 sound fields
Playback is possible in 7 sunound modes: 5-channel
Stereo, Mono Movie, Rock Arena, Jazz Club, Video
Game, Matrix and Virtual You can en}oy a variety of
sound effects for different movie scenes and
program sources even with stereo sources not in
Dolby Surround
5. Personal Memory Plus function
Personal Memory Plus is an advanced version of
Personal Memory With Personal Memory Plus, the
set automatically memorizes the surround mode,
channel volume, surround parameters, etc, for each
of the separate input sources
6. Remote control unit with pre-memory function
This unit comes with a remote control unit equipped
with a pre-memon/ function The remote control
command codes for DENON remote controllable AV
components as well as for LD players, video decks,
TVs, etc, of other major manufacturers are prestored
in the memory
7. EXT. IN jack
This unit is equipped with EXT IN jacks for use with
audio fomlats of the future
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[] PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages gwen in parentheses { )
O Power operation switch ...................... (10, 15, 23)
Headphones jack (PHONES) ........................... (17)
INPUT MODE button .......................... (16, 17, 19)
SPEAKER A/B buttons .............................. (15, 26)
TONE DEFEAT button ..................................... {17)
ANALOG button ........................................ (16, 17)
DOLBY/DTS SURROUND button .............. (18 19)
5CH STEREO button ....................................... {20)
DIRECT/STEREO button ................................. {20)
_} TUNING UP/DOWN buttons ........................... {24)
RDS button ................................................ (25, 26)
_} V AUX terminals ........................................... (3, 7)
SURROUND MODE button ....................... (16, 22)
SURROUND PARAMETER button ............ (19, 22)
_} SELECT knob .................................... (16- 19, 22)
_} TONE CONTROL button ................................. (16)
CH VOL button ................................................ (18)
_) MASTER VOLUME control ............................. (16)
_} RT button ........................................................ (26)
_} PTY button ...................................................... (25)
Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL) (16)
_} Display
Preset station select buttons .................. (29 ~ 26)
BAND button ................................................... (24)
_} EXT IN button ........................................... (16, 17)
_} SIGNAL indicators ........................................... (16)
INPUT mode indicators ................................... (16)
_) Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) ¸¸¸¸(9)
_} Power operation indicator (ON/STANDBY)
_} INPUT SELECTOR knob (16, 18, I9, 24 ~ 26)
• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses { )
I LED (indicator) ................. {13, 15)t _X_
Ii
Input sourceselectorbuttons _ (_ _
® ® @ji_
I System buttons {13, 14)
SYSTEM SETUP/
SETUP button ............. (9, 12, 14)
Cursor buttons
................... (9- I2, 14, I8- 22)
I STATUS/DISPLAY button {14, 17)
I Test button (18)
tone
I VIDEO SELECT button (t 7)
INPUT MODE select
buttons ...................... (16, 17, 19)
]
.............._9)j
_[ POWER buttons ........... (13 - 15)]
--8----_---_--5
---_ .......... _,,,,_ _,-----;
i_:'7 ._-<L
II;7o,,o,
_t_yslem!(13,14, g4~26) 1
Mode select 1switches ................... {9, 13- 15)
]
bMat"ote_ v°lu rne c(_nii° I
{ MUTING button .................... (17) 1
]
CNHT9EELEuCtTo(C'?anne'sel(;_ll/4, 18)1
RETURN button .................... (14) 1
SPEAKER select button (15} 1
DIM MER button .................... (17) 1
_TOl"[eE:shadedbuttons _ do not function with 1
i t_esAeVdR;1603 (Nothing happens when they areJ
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[] READ THIS FIRST
This A /V surround Receiver must be setup before use Following these steps
[[] CONNECTIONS
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections
have been completed¸
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels
properly (left with left, right with right)¸
• Insert the plugs securely¸ Incomplete connections
will result in the generation of noise¸
• Use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment only Do
not use them for hair driers, etc
• Note that binding pin plug cords together with power
cords or placing them near a power transformer
will result in generating hum or other noise
• Noise or humming may be generated if a connected
audio equipment is used independently without
turning the power of this unit on If this happens,
turn on the power of this unit
Analog recording of signals input to the AVRq603 in digital format is not possible To record in analog, also
connect the analog signals of the player to the AVRq 603's analog input terminals
The AVR-1603'S OPTICAL OUT terminal is an optical digital output terminal for connection of a CD
recorder, MD recorder or other digital recording device Use it for digital recording
Tape deck ol CD recorder x, rptsT ,_qm_,r [Connecting a tape deck _
I-_ SETTING THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS
UP
•Speaker system layout
Basic system layout
• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker systems and a television
monitor:
_m
Front speaker systems
Set these at the sides of the TV or
screen with their front surfaces as
flush with the front of the screen as
possible
--Centerspeakersystem
Surround speaker systems
Decoders with 6-channel
analog outputs, etc
switch on the main unit, and when tile power is switcl_ed be[ween on and standby
#om the remote co_t[ol unit
No power is supplied from thuse outlets wl_en this unit's power is at stal/dby Never
connect equipment whose capacity s above 100 W
NOTE:
Only USe the AC OUTLET for audio eq_ipr nent Never use them for hair driers ]_/s or
othel elect ric_] appl ances
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CD player or otfler componen_
equipped w_th digital output
CD player jack_
Use these for connections to audio equipment with digitaJ output
O_ Connect the CD player's analog output O_ Refer to page 12 for instructions on setting this termina_
O jacks )ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit's CD _ • Use 75 £_/ohms cable pin cords {sold separately) lot coaxial
lacks using Din plug colds _ . u°rene;tt'L°n_cab_es (soJd separately)for o_3tcal ....... ti .....
@@_ _
@@_ n @_ • e --°*-=7_ .'--. •
CD recorder MD recolder el other component
equip_3edwith digital input/t_utput iacks
_7 or DBS tuner EConnecting aTV/DBS tuner J
TV/DBS
•Connect the TV's ol DBS luner s video output iack {VIDKO OUTPUT) to the
)yellow) _P_/DBS_Niack using a 75 _2/ohms video coaxia_pin plug cold
• Connec I the %/'s or DBS iuner's audio out_3ut jacks {AUDIO OUTPUT} to the @
_//DBS iN jacks using pin plu9 cords
DVD player or video disc player (VDP)
IconnectlngaDYDPlayeroravide°discP'aYerYOP I
,-- •Connect the DVD 13_ayer's(video disc player's) video output jack (VIDEO
OUTPUT} to the _ _yellow} DVDfVDP IN jack using a 75 &'_ohms
video coaxial pin plug cord
• Connect the DVD players {vdeo dsc _ayer's) analog audio output jacks
{ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the _ DVD/VDp _Njacks using pin
plug colds
• FOl better sound qualty we recommend using the DVD player with
digital rather than analog connect ons
DVD players and VDP can also be connected to the VCR terminals
Monitor TV
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
MONITOR OUT
• Connecl the %/'s video input
jack {VIDEO INPUT) lo the
MONITOR OUT jack
using a 7_ _2/ohms video
coaxia_pin plug cold
NOTE:
Connection of the video disc Player Equipped with Dolby
Digilal RP )AO3RF} Output Jack
•Please use a commercially available ada_tof when
connecting the Dolby Digital RF {AC 3RF) outpul iack of
the video disc _3[ayerIo the dig_ta_inpuI jack¸
Pleese icier to the instluction manual el the adapter
when making connections¸
[Connecting avideo decks
Video input/output connections:
• Connect the video deck's video OUtput jack {VIDKO OUT} to the _ _ye_low} VCR IN jack, and the video decks video input
jack _V_DEO IN} to the _ (yo_[ow} VCR OUT jack using 75ztl/ohms video coaxial _in plug cords¸
Connecting the audio output _cks:
• Connect the video deck's audio output jacks (AU D_O OUT} to the _ VCR _N iacks, and the video deck's audio input jacks
{AUDIO IN} to the _ VCR OUT jacks usin 9 pin plug colds
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To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 _)Johms video signal cable cord Using an _raproper cable can
result in a drop in sound quality
o©o
Video game Connecting a Video game equipment ]
• Connect the Video game equ _3rnel/t's output jacks
to this unit's V AUX INPUT lacks
Connecting a Video camera equipment ]
]
Vdeo camera I •Connect the Video camera equipmen['s ou[put
iacks to this unit's V AUX INPUT lacks
The V AUX tetmlna_ _s covered with a cap
Remove th_s cap in order to use the telmina_ {See
page :1for instructions orl remov_rlg the cap)
• When making conrle#l_ons, also refer to the operating instl_ctiorls of the other components
•Anote on the S input jacks
The input selectors for the S ir_puts and p_n iack _nputs wolk in cot unctior_ w_th each other¸
•Precaution when using S_jac_s
This unit's S_acks linput and output} and video p_n jacks (ir_put arid output/ have _ndependent circuit structules, so that video
signals _nput from the S _acks are or_ly output from the Slack outputs and video signals ir_put from the p_n jacks ale only Output
from the p_n jack Outputs¸
When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with Slacks, keep the above poir_t in mind and m_ke connections
_ccordi_g to the equipment's instruction manuals
DVD p_ayeLVDP,etc
°s - _
_L_ I C°nnecting a DVD player °r vide° dis_ pI_ye_(VOP) I
OVO/VDP
_! COnn_ct _layers or video ds0 players
the DVD
Vdeo out# t a0k to !he S ViDeO DVD/_Dp IN jack
usingan SVideoconnectior_cord
Monitor W [ Connecting _mo_itc¢ TV 7
MONITOR OUT
• Connect lhe ]_/s or DBS tuners S video
inpt _SV_DEO INPUT) to the
MONITOR OUT iacl, _sing a S ack
connect on cord
TVor satellite broa_cas_ tuner
DIRECTION OF
BROADCASTING
STATION
FM INDOOR ANTENNA
(An Accessory)
AM loop antenna assembly
Cornec_ to the AM
a_te_naterminals
andtake o_t the Bend in _he _ewrse
conne0ti°n Ene direction
OnrtfaOc_eany stable
Mount
_nstallat_on ho_e Mount on wall¸ etc
AM OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
ROUND
Connection of AM antennas
/ Push the lever 2 _nsert the 3 Retum the lever
conductor
NOTES:
•DO not connect two FM antennas simultaneously
•Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not
disconnect the AM loop antenna
• Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do
not touch metal paris of the panel
[Connecting the video decks [
•Conneot the video decks S output iack {S OUT) to the _ VC£ _N
jack and the video (Jeck S S input iack {S IN) to _he _ VCR OUT
jack using S lack connection cords
7

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers
makk_g sure that like polarities are matched (_ with
_, _ with e) Mismatching of polarities will result
in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the
various instruments, and the sense of direction of the
stereo being _mpaired
• When making connections, take care that none of
the individual conductors of the speaker cord come
in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker
cord conductors, or with the rear penel
NOTE:
NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the
power is on,
Doing so could result in electric shocks.
Speaker Impedance
• When speaker systems A and B are use separately,
speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 £_ohms can
be connected for use as front speakers¸
• Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers
(A + B) at the same time, since use of speakers with
an impedance of 12 to 16 _/ohms
• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 _2/ohms can
be connected tot use as center and surround speakers
• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is
played for long periods of time at high volumes when
speakers with an impedance lower than the specified
impedance are connected
• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit The purpose of this circuit is to protect the
speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently shot[-
circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high,
or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise
When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator
LED flashes Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit,
check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for
the unit to cool down if it is very hot Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the
power back on
If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the
ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center
Connecting the speaker cords
1Looserlbyturllirlg 2 Irlsertthecord 3 Tightenbyturnlng
cou_terclockwise clockwise
CENTERSPEAKER
I sYsTE.I E R° SP 'ERSYSTE"S1I'RON'SPE'KERS'ST "S
System A System B
Connection iack for subwoofer w_th
built _n amplifier (supel woofer), etc
_4 To achieve Dolby Digital (AC 3)
playback effect, use a unit that can
sufficiently reproduce frequencies
of under 80 Hz
D=, @=_
screen may be disturbed by the
I SURROUND SPEAKERSYSTEMS ] speaker's magnetism _fth_sshouM
happen, move the speaker away
to apos_t_or_where it doesnot have
this effect
• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when
speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance
of lower than 4 _2/ohms) are connected If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off
Turn off the set's power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn
the power back on
8

[] USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before using the remote control unit,
Point the remote control unit at the remote control
sensor as shown on the diagram at the left
NOTES:
• The remote control unit can be used from a sflaight
distance of approximately 7 meters, but this distance
will shorten or operation will become difficult if there
are obstacles befween the remote cont{ol unit and
the remote control sensor, if the remote control
sensor _s e×posed to direct sunlight or other strong
light, or if operated from an angle
• Neon signs or other devices enlitting puls_type noise
nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as
far away from such devices as possible
Press as shown by the arrow _ Inset[ the R6P/AA batteries properly, _3) Close the lid
and slide off as shown on the diagram
[] SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see
pages 5 to 8), make the various settings described below on the display
These settings are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the this unit
Set the slide switch to "AUDIO"
_u0.
2Use the following buttons to set up the system:
SYSTEM SETUP button
Press this to display the system setup on the display
CURSOR buttons (&, T, _1, _)
Press this change what appears on the display
-- ENTER button
Press this to switch the display
Also use this button to complete the setting
•System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)
Speaker
Configuration
NOTES: Sub_vocfer
• Use only R6P/AA batteries for replacement Mode
• Be sure the polarities are correct (See the illustration inside the battery compartment) Crossowr
• Remove the batteries if the remote control tlansmitter will not be used for an extended period of time Fiequency
• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact
with clothing, etc Clean the battery compar[ment thoroughly before installing new batteries
• Have replacement batteries on hand so that the old batteries can be replaced as quickly as possible when the DenyTime
tirlle corlles
• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when
the remote control unit is operated nearby the set (The included battery is only for verifying operation
Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible )
Sy_tern setup
Input _he ¢ornbmation Ot _peakers ir_your _y_em and
their co_resp_:nding s_zes (SMALL fo_ regular speaker_,
LARGE for fullsize fu range} to automaticaly set _he
cornpos tior_ of tie signals output frorl_ the speake s and
the frequency response
Ths se eels the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass
s gnals
Set the freq ency /14z) beow wheh IRe bass sourd of
the various speakers is to be o_tput from the s_bwoofer
This parameter is for optimizing the t_rring wkh which
the audio signals a_e p_oduced from the _peakers and
subwocfer according to _he listening pcsit_on
Digital
Digital _r_ T_is assigns the d_gi_al input iacks _or t_e _puts
Assignment di#eren_ _nput sources _r_put
source
Auto Surround
Mode Auto surround mode function se_tmg
Ext In SW
Level Set _he Ext In Subwoofer channe playback evel
NOTE:
• The system setup is not displayed when "HEADPHONE ONLY" is selected
Detau;t settings
Center
F_ont Sp Surround Sp
Sp
LaFge Small Small
Subwoofer mode _ Normal
80 Hz
Front &Subwoofe_ Center Su_Found L & R
36m 36m 30m
COAXIAL OPTICAL I OPTICAL 2
CD OVDNDP TV/DBS
Auto SuFround Mode _ ON
Ext _ SW Leve_ _ +15 dB
S_bwoofer
Yes
9

,_
_ switch on the main unit to turn on the power
{Main unit)
Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting
,++,..+.,.+:,]
NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the
remote control unit
Use the _ (left) and _ {right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting
(Initia0
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or _ (down) button to enter the settings and switch to the
SUBWQQFER MODE setting
•Parameters
Large ...... Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz
Small ...... Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient
volume¸ When this setting is selected, low frequencies of below 80 Nz are assEgned to the subwoofer
None ...... Select this when no speakers are installed¸
Yes/No Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is installed, "No" when it's not installed¸
_ ._. Press the ENTER or _ (down) button to switch to the speaker
configuration set up
NOTE:
Press the SYSTEM SETUP button again to finish system set up System set up can be finished at any time The
changes to the settings made up to that point are entered
,
(left) button (right) button
NOTE:
Select "Large" or "SmaW' not according to the physical size of the speaker, but according to the bass reproduction
capacity at 80 Hz If you cannot determine the best setting, try comparing the sound when set to "Small" and
when set to "Large", at a level that will not damage the speakers
Caution:
In case the subwoofer is not used, be sure to set "Subwoofer = No", or the bass sound of front channel is divided
to subwoofer channel and not reproduced in some mode
Press the ENTER or _ (down) button to switch to the center speaker setting
Use the _ (left) and _ (right) buttons to select the Subwoofer mode
(Initial)
r 1
5 ':S+,.+HOE:+Ei-K:+RH _ _
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or _ (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the
Crossover Frequency setting
_ _ _ Use the (_ (left)and _) (r,ght)buttonstoselectyour centerspeakertype(In,t,a,) _ (_ _._
r:2 +:::EI.++._:.:+4:::::q,++.:++..L]¢_
(_4_ {left) button {right) betton (_
Press the ENTER or _ (down) button to switch to the surround speaker setting
NOTE:
•When "Small" has been selected for the front speakers, "Large" cannot be selected for the center speaker
Use the _ (left) and _ {right) buttons to select the Crossover Frequency
(Initial)
r ,,,+.+-1
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or _ (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the
SPEAKER DISTANCE setting
,ca-,
NOTE:
Use the _ (left) and _ (right) buttons to select your surround speaker type
(Initial)
r:!!:"++-' -++-1(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or _ (down) button to switch to the subwoofer setting
• When "Small" has been selected for the front speakers, "Large" cannot be selected for the surround speakers
10

NOTES:
-- Assignment of low frequency signal range --
•The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or
DTS signals) and the low frequency signal lunge of channels set to "SMALL" in the setup menu The low
frequency signal range of channels set to "LARGE" are produced from those channels
-- Crossover Frequency --
• When "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" at the "Speaker Configuration Setting", set the frequency (Hz) below
which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency)
• For speakers aet to "Small", sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass
sound is output from the subwoofer instead
NOTE: For ordinary speaker systems, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to 80 Hz When
using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to high frequency may improve
frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency
-- Subwoofer mode --
• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when "LARGE" isset for the front speakers and "YES" is set for
the subwoofer in the "Speaker Configuration" settings {see page I0)
If "SMALL" is set for the front speakers or "NO" is set for the subwoofer, the subwoofer mode setting does
not affect playback of low frequency signal range
• When the "+MAIN" playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to "LARGE"
are produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel
In this playback mode, the low frequency _ange expand more uniformly through the _oom, but depending on
the size and shape of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency
range
• When the "NORM" playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to "LARGE"
are only produced flora those channels In this playback mode there tends to be little interference of the low
frequency range in the room
• Try playing the music or movie source and select the playback mode providing the stronger low frequency
range sound
Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround
delay time
Preparations:
Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers (L_ to L3 on the
diagram at the right)
L_: Distance flora center speaker to listening position
L2: Distance flora front speakers to listening position
L3: Distance born surround speakers to listening position
FL Cel/ter FR
Listening
/13osition
SL SR
CAUTION:
Set the center speaker at the same distance from the front speakers {left and right) or the subwoofer, or so
that the difference in distance (L2 - LI) is t 5 meters or less
Set the surround speakers {left and right) at the same distance from the front speakers {left and right) or the
subwoofer, or so that the difference in distance (L2 - L3) is 45 meters or less
Use the _ (left) and J_ {right) buttons to set the distance from the front
speakers and subwoofer to the listening position
• The number changes in units of 01 meter each time one of the buttons is
pressed Select the value closest to the measured distance
{"/SW" appears only when subwoofer = yes)
Press the ENTER or _ {down) button to switch to the center speaker setting
NOTE:
•The speaker distance can be adiusted between 0 and 18 meters in steps of 01 meter
Use the _ (left) and _,_ {right) buttons to set the distance from the center
speaker to the listening position
• The number changes in units of 01 meter each time one of the buttons is
pressed Select the value closest to the measured distance
Press the ENTER or _ {down) button to switch to the surround speakers
setting
NOTE:
• NO setting when "None" has been selected for the center speaker
Use the (_ {left) and _) {right) buttons to set the distance from the surround
speakers to the listening position
• The number changes in units of 01 meter each time one of the buttons is
pressed Select the value closest to the measured distance
Press the ENTER or _ {down) button to enter the setting and switch the
DIGITAL input {COAX) setting
NOTE:
• NO setting when "None" has been selected for the surround speakers
11

Input the type of components connected to the digital input terminals
(_ _ Use the _ (left) and _ (right) buttons to assign the input function connected
to the COAXIAL input {COAXIAL) terminal
(Initial)
[ +++..... +++1
(left) button {right) button
4_._ • Select "OFF" if nothing is connected
Press the ENTER or _ (down) button to switch the optical input 1 (OPT 1)
setting
' C ++++++a++++++toass+++t++t++co+e++
to the OPTICAL input 1 (OPT I ) terminal
(Initial)
[...."+'++' +'++1
{left) button {right) button
(_4_ • Select "OFF" if nothing is connectedPress the ENTER or _ {down) button to switch the OPTICAL input 2(OPT 2)
setting
C ++++++++++++++++++++++++e++++++++,+++, '
1_2,+,+,,+-+,+.1.+I (left) button (right) button
(_. • Select "OFF" if nothing is connectedPress the ENTER or _ {down) button to switch the auto surround mode
setting
NOTE:
• TUNER and V AUX cannot be selected
For the three kinds of input signals as shown below, the surround mode played the last is stored in the
memory At next time it the same signal inputs, the memorized surround mode is automatically selected and
the signal is played
Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input function
SIGNAL Default Auto Surround Mode
(i_ Analog and PCM 2-channel signals STEREO
(.2_ 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format Dolby PL!I Cinema
(.3_ Mukichannel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format Dolby or DTS Surround
Use the _ {left) and _ {right) buttons to select the Auto Surround mode
(Initial)
f'iL._ ] L_ ::,L_i'+:.f ':
(left) button {right) button
Press the ENTER or _ (down) button to switch the Ext In SW Level setting
Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext In terminal
*%
Use the _ (left) and _ (right) buttons to select the Ext In Subwoofer channel
Level playback {Initial)
] _1 +,,ii+:,II+,I
_4 +.+.+.,...,,+........ ._
{left) button {right) button
Press the ENTER or _ {down) button if you want to start the settings over
from the beginning
_ Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to finish system set up
+%
This completes the system setup operations Once the System is set up, there is no need to make the settings
again unless other components or speakers are connected to or the speaker layout is changed
12

[] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
• Turn on the power of the different components before operating them
Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO"
i_nm
2 Set mode switch 2 to the position for the
component to be operated (CD, CDR/MD or
Tape deck)
3
3
2
Operate the audio component
• For details, refer to tile component's operating instructions
While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlbd components, some
models of components may not be operated with this remote control
t. CD player (CD} and CD recorder and MD
recorder (CDR/MD} system buttons 2, Tapedeck(TAPE) system buttons
I!
DISC
SKIP+
Manual search 441 : Rewind
(reverse and forward) _-I_ : Fast-forward
Stop • : Stop
Play I_ : Forward play
Auto search (Cue) _1 : Reverse play
Pause A/B : Switch between decks A and B
Switch discs
(for CD changers only)
3. Tuner system buttons
SHIFT : Switch preset channel lange
CHANNEL : Preset channel
+, -(up/downl
TUNING : Frequency
+, -(up/downl
BAND Switch between the AM and FM bands
MODE Switch between auto and mono
MEMORY Preset memory
NOTE:
• TUNER can be operated when the switch is at "AUDIO" position
DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory
This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufacturers without using the learning
function by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown on the List of Preset Codes (pages
I92-194)
Operation is not possibb for some models
Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO"
Set the AUDIO side for the CD, Tape deck or
CDR/MD position, to the VIDEO side for the
DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position
Set mode switch 2 to the component to be
registered
Press the ON/SOURCE button and the OFF
button at the same time
• Indicator flash
1
3
2
I_ (_ (_ (_ Referring to the included List of Preset Codes, use the number buttons to input the
preset code {a 3-digit number) for the manufacturer of tile component whose signals
C) (_ C) you want to store in the memory
To store the codes of another component in the memory, repeat steps I to 4
NOTES:
• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory TO avoid accidental
operation, cover the remote control und's transmitting window while setting tile preset memory
• Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used for some models, even if
they are of makes listed on the included list of preset codes
• Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code Refer to the included list of preset
codes to change the number and check
•The preset memory can be set for one component only among the following: CDR/MD, DVD/VDP
and DBS/CABLE.
The preset codes are as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting:
%/, VCR .............................. HiTACHi
CD, TAPE ........................... DENON
CDR/MD ............................. DENON (CDR)
DVDNDP ............................ DENON (DVD)
DBS/CABLE ........................ ABC (CABLE)
13

Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO"
_nm_
°_0E0
Set the AUDIO side for the CD, Tape deck or
CDR/MD position, to the VIDEO side for the
DVD]VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position
Set mode switch 2 to the component you want
to operate
3
0000
3
Operate the component
• For details, refer to the component's operating instructions
Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit
t. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP} system buttons
POWER : Power on/standby
(ON/SOURCE)
<1<1,1_- : Manual search
(forward and reverse)
• : Stop
I_ : Play
141<l,lJ_l_ : Auto search
(to beginning of tlack)
II : Pause
g~9,+I0 : lgkey
skip + : Disc skip
(for DVD changer only)
DISPLAY Switch display
MENU Menu
RETURN Return
SETUP Setup
/\, v d, _ : Cursor up, down, left and right
ENTER : Enter setting
NOTE:
• Some manufactulers use diffelent names for
the DVD remote control buttons, so also
refer to the instructions on remote control for
that component
3
2
14
2, Video disc player (VDP} system buttons
POWER : Power on/standby
(ON/SOURCE)
<1_1,1_ : Manual search
(forward and
reverse)
• : Stop
I_ : Play
1,4<1,11_1_: Auto search {cue)
II : Pause
0-9,+I0 : lOkey
o3. Video deck (VCR) system buttons
POWER : Power on/standby
(ON/SOURCE)
<1<1,_1_ : Manual search
(forward and
reverse)
• : Stop
I_ : Play
II : Pause
Channel +, -: Channels
m
4. Digital broadcast satellite (DBS} tuner and
cable (CABLE} system buttons
POWER : Power on/standby
(ON/SOURCE)
MENU : Menu
RETURN : Return
/% v d, _ : Cursor up, down,
left and right
ENTER : Enter
CHANNEL : Switch channels
0_9, +I0 Channels
DISPLAY Switch display
VQL +, - Volume up/down
5. Monitor TV (TV} system buttons
POWER : Power on/standby
(ON/SOURCE)
MENU Menu
RETURN Return
z\, _, <1,D Cursor up, down,
left and right
ENTER : Enter
CHANNEL : Switch channels
+,-
0~9, +10 Channels
DISPLAY Switch display
TV/VCR Switch between
TV and video
player
TV VQL : Volume up/down
+,-
m_
m
NOTES:
• For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon
audio components (page 13)
• The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVDNDP, VCR, TV position

r-4_]
I_1t i1_
• "Punch Through" is a function allowing you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO
SEARCH buttons on the CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV
mode By default, nothing is set
Set mode switch 1 to "VIDEO"
Set mode switch 2 to the component to be
registered (DBS/CABLE or TV)
Press the DVD/VDP power button and the TV
power button at the same time
MI_p w
% %
• Indicator flash
4®®®
O O O (See Table l )
Table 1
CD
TAPE
CDR/MD
DVD/VDP
VCR
No setting
input the number of the
component you want to set
No
1
2
3
4
5
O
3
4
1
N
3
2
[] OPERATION
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1 2
ml
m2
Preparations:
Check that all connections are proper
Turn on the power
Press the power operation switch {button)
_Main unit) IRemote control unitl
• m. ON/STANDBY
The power turns on and power indicator is lit
Several seconds are required from the time
the power operation switch is set to the '%_.
ON/STANDBY" position until sound is output
This is due to the built-in muting circuit that
prevents noise when the power switch is turned
on and off
Set the power operation switch to this position
to turn the power on and off from the included
remote control unit
• II OFF
The power turns off and power indicator is off
In this position, the power cannot be turned on
and off from the remote control unit
Select the front speakers
Press the SPEAKER A or Bbutton turn the speaker
on
%
IMain unit) (Remote control unit)
• The front speaker A, B setting can be also be
changed with the SPEAKER button on the
remote control unit
15

1 2 5
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o8v ooo
3
Select the input source to be played
Example: CD
IMain unit} IRemate control unit}
2Select the input mode
• Selecting the analog mode
Press the ANALOG button to switch to the
analog input
% %
(Main unit} IRemote control unit}
• Selecting the external input {EXT IN) mode
Press the EXT IN {or the EXT IN button on
the remote control unit) to switch the external
_nput
_.IN
%%
(Main unit} IRemote control unit}
• Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes
The mode switches as shown below each time
the INPUT MODE button is pressed
AUTO _PCM _DTS
f
% %
(Main unit} IRemote control unit}
Input mode selection function
Different input modes can be selected for the different
input sources¸ The selected input modes for the
separate input sources are stored in the memory¸
@)AUTO (All auto mode}
In this mode, the types of signals being input to the
digital and analog input jacks for the selected input
source are detected and the program in the AVR-
1603's surround decoder is selected automatically
16
3
1
2
upon playback TMs mode can be selected for all
input sources other than TUNER
The presence or absence of digital signals is
detected, the signals input to the digital input iacks
are identified and decoding and playback are
performed automatically in DTS, Dolby Digital or
PCM (2 channel stereo} format If no digital signal
is being input, the analog input jacks are selected
Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals
PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode)
Decoding and playback are only per[ormed when
PCM signals are being input
Note that noise may be generated when using this
mode to play signals other than PCM signals
DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode)
Decoding and playback are only per[ormed when
DTS signals are being input
_ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback
mode)
The signals input to the analog input iacks are
decoded and played
EXT IN (external decoder input jack selection mode}
The signals being input to the external decoder
input jacks are played without passing through the
surround circuitry
NOTE:
• Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs
recorded in DTS format are played in the "PCM"
(exclusive PCM signal playback) or "ANALOG"
(exclusive analog audio signal playback) mode
Select the AUTO or DTS (exclusive DTS signal
playback] mode when playing signals recorded in
DTS from a laser disc player
Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS
• Noise may be generated at the beginning of
playback and while searching during DTS
playback in the AUTO mode. If so, play in the
DTS mode.
• In some rare cases the noise may be generated
when you preform the operation to stop
playback of aDTS-CD or DTS-LD,
Selectthe play mode
Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn
the SELECT knob
Example: Stereo
su_14coe s_eo
(Main unit} (Remote control unit}
To select the surround mode _
while adiusting the surround
parameters, channel volume or
tone control, press the surround
mode button then operate the (Mainunt)
selector (See page 18)
4 Start playback on the selected component
• For operating instructions, refer to the compenent's
manual
Adjust the volume
The vol_rr e level is
disp r_yed on _e mas%e
voume _evel d splay {Main unit) _Remote control unit}
The volume can be adiusted within the range
ot -70 to 0 to 18 dB, in steps of 1 dB However,
when the channel level is set as described on
page 18, if the volume for any channel is set
at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be
adjusted up to 18 dB (In this case the
maximum volume is adiusted to "18 dB --
(Maximum value of channel levell" )
Input mode when playing DTS sources
• Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs
are played in the "ANALOG" or "PCM" mode
When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to
connect the source component to the digital input
iacks {OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode
to "DTS"
[t] Adjusting the sound quality (tone}
The tone switches as follows each time the TONE
CONTROL button is pressed
BASS _TREBLE
(Ma_n unit)
Input mode display
• In the AUTO mode One of these I_gh{s depending
on _he input s_gnal
• In the DIGITAL PCM mode
• In the DIGITAL DTS mode
• In the ANALOG mode
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Input signal display
• DOLBY DIGITAL
• DTS
o,.
• PCM
The _ indicator lights when digital signals
are being input properly If the _ indicator
does not light, check whether the digital input
component setup {page I2) and connections are
correct and whether the component's power is
turned on
NOTE:
• The _ indicator will light when playing
CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals,
but no sound will be heard
1
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With the name of the volume to
be adjusted selected, tum the ,._.,
SELECT knob to adiust the level
• To increase tile bass or treble:
Turn the control clockwise
{Tile bass or treble sound can {Mainunit)
be increased to up to +I 2 dB in steps of 2 dB)
• To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the
control counterclockwise (The bass or
treble sound can be decreased to up to -12
dBin steps of 2 dB)
If you do not want the bass and treble to be
adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode
_E_ mThe signals do not pass through the
bass and treble adjustment circuits.
providing higher quality sound
(Main unit}
[2] Listening over headphones
Plug the headphones' plug into
the iack @
Connect the headphones to /_ _
the PHONES jack _ _1'
The pre-out output (including 1
the speaker output) is
automatically turned off
when headphones are
connected
NOTE:
_o.Es To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level
excessively when using headphones
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[5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc,
Front panel display
• Descriptions of the unit's operations m
are also displayed on the front panel
display In addition, the display can
be switched to check the unit's
operating status while playing a {Remote
SOUrce by pressing the STATUS c°n_luIunit_
button
2Using the dimmer function
• Use this to change the brightness of =_=
the display %
The display brightness changes in
four steps (bright, medium, dim and
off) by pressing the main unit's {Remote
DIMMER button repeatedly controlunit_
8REGHT _MEDIUM _ DIM
OFF
2
[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting}
Use this to turn off the audio output _,
temporarily
Press the MUTING button
Cancelling MUTING mode {Remote
Press the MUTING button again controlunt)
Muting will also be cancelled
when MASTER VOL is adjusted
up or down
[4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image
Simulcast playback
Use this switch to monitor a video
source other than the audio source
Press the VIDEO SELECT button
repeatedly until the desired source {Remote
appears on the display controlur/t)
Cancelling simulcast playback
• Select "SOURCE" using the VIDEO SELECT
button
• Switch tile program source to the component
connected to the video input jacks
Set the external input (EXT IN) mode
Press the EXT IN button _T.IN
tO_nputSWitchthe external %%
Once this is selected, (Mainunit} {Remote
the input signals °°nt/°l unit}
connected to the FL {front left), FR (front right),
C (center), SL {surround left) and SR (surround
right) channels of the EXT IN jacks are output
directly to the front (left and right), center,
surround {left and right) speaker systems
without passing through the surround circuitry
In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer)
jack is output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack
2Cancelling the external input mode
To cancel the external input (EXT IN) setting,
press the INPUT MODE (AUTO. PCM. DTS) or
ANALOG button to switch to the desired input
mode (See page 16)
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{Man unt) {Remote control urn]t)
• When the input mode is set to the external input
(EXT IN), the play mode (DIRECT,STEREO,
DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5CH STEREO or DSP
SIMULATION) cannot be selected
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NOTES:
• In play modes other than the external input mode,
the signals connected to EXT IN jacks cannot
be played In addition, signals cannot be output
from channels not connected to the input jacks
• The external input mode can be set for any input
source To watch video while listening to sound.
select the input source to which tile video signal
is connected, then set this mode
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1Folow step 1 to 3 under "Playing the input source" _ Star[ recording on the tape or video deck
LFor instructions, refer to the component's operating
instructions
Simultaneous recording
The signals of the source selected with the function se(ector button are output simukaneously to the
CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT iacks If a total of two tape and/or video decks are connected and set to
the recording mode, the same source can be recorded simultaneously on every decks
NOTES:
• The AUDIO IN's signal selected with the function selector button are output to the CDR/TAPE and VCR
AUDIO OUT jacks
• The DIGITAL JN's signal selected with the function selector button are output to the DIGITAL OUT {OPTICAL)
iack
r_SURROUND
• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from each
speakers This adjustment can be performed from the remote control unit, as (described) below
• The adiusfment with the test tones is only effective in the DQLBY/DTS SURROUND modes
The adiusted playback levels for the different surround modes are automaticaly stored in the memory of each
surround modes
Set the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND (Dolby Pro
Logic 1 or DoIby Digital or DTS) modes
(Main unit} (Remote control _it} To,
1
2Press the TEST TONE button _r_
%
(£emote control unk_
Test tones are output from the
different speakers Use the W
channel volume adjust buttons 4_ _._\
to adjust so that the volume of
the test tones is the same for
at the speakers (£emotecontrolu_it_
NOTE: Rease make sure the "AUDIO" position
of the slide switch on the remote control
unit
After completing the adjustment, press the
TEST TONE button again
%
{Remote control ur_k)
1
2, 3 _
Ee_
2
2
18
• After adjusting using the test tones, adiust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to
suit your tastes, as (described) below
Select the speaker whose level you want to
(2? e 66o
{Main ur_k) (Remo e contro ur_]l _
The channel switches as shown below each time 21
the button is pressed
NOTE: P(ease make sure the "AUDIO" position
of the slide switch on the remote control
unit
Adjust the level of the selected speaker
{Main urn]t)
Only adjustable when
the channel is
selected with the CN
VOL buttons on the
ma_n unit
{Remote control urn]t)
1
Default setting of channel level is 0 dB
The level of the selected speaker can be adiusted
within theiange of +12 fo-12 dB
SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing
one step from -12 dB
OFF 44-I2 dB 44 12 dB
I°::o:o
600 loo _q_T_
12 4,6 5,7
Select the function to which the component you
want to play is connected
Example:
{Main unit) (Remote contro unit)
8
5,7
2
1
The Dolby Surround Pro
Logic ICinema or Music
mode can be chosen
directly by pressing the
CINEMA or MUSIC
button on the remote
control unit during
playback in the DoIby
Surround Pro Logic 1
mode
4,6
5,7

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2Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic I1 mode 7Set the various surround parameters
_l_ • CINEMA EQ setting
(Mainunit} (Remotecontrol unit}
• The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights
Display Light
IDOLBV pL]Tciner_a InnpROLOGIC
IPLV C DUD
Play a source with the nlrl_
program
mark
• For operating instructions, refer to the manuals
of the respective components Iifll 181i]tltt'a Ift!_t_nRi Pl_lfl ill 8 IIftfafl _ Ii_lr.,l.1fttt8 f_ lt¢1PlPlfl _ifa"a _1
|pit
4Select the surround parameter mode
_ Display
{Ma_n unit) (Remo_e contro_ uni_}
To perform this operation from the remote
confroJ unit, check that the mode selector
switch is set to "AUDIO"
5Select the optimum mode for the source
(Main unit} (Remote control unit}
Set the surround parameters according to the
mode
auF_J_
P&_*MEm_ m
(Main unit} IRer_ote control unit}
• The mode switches as shown below each
time the button is pressed
_ULT
•PANORAMA setting
[ .......]
•DIMENSION setting
•CENTER WIDTH setting
CENTER _ _
•DEFAULT setting
[,,.............. ]
Select "Yes" to reset to the factory defaults
Press the ENTER button to finish surround
parameter mode
(Remote control unit_
NOTE:
• When making parameter settings, the display will
retum to the regular condition several seconds
after the last button was pressed and the setting
will be completed
Surround parameters (i)
Pro Logic ]_ Mode:
The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround
The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for autosound music systems (no video), and is
optional for AN systems¸
The Emulation mode offers the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic in case the source
contents is not of optimum quality¸
Select one of the modes ("Cinema", "Music" or "Emulation")¸
Panorama Control:
This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound"
effect with side waft imaging¸
Select "OFF" or "ON"
Dimension Conttoh
This control gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear¸
The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6
Center Width Controh
This control adjust the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker; only from the left/right
speakers as a phontom image; or from all three front speakers to varying degrees¸
The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7
Select the input source 1 13
[ P'ayback with a digita, input ]_,_! _ O
Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/
OPTICAL) (see page 12)
Example: o°Oo°
(Main _nt) {Remote co_trol un]0
Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS"
N_r uoo_
%%
(Main uni9 {Remote control unk)
Select the Dolby/DTS Surround mode
_OLW/Uea
8U_°U_# _
(Main unit) {Remote control uniO
Play a program source with the nn_]
mark
m • The Dolby Digital indicator
D_ Light lights when playing Dolby
Digital sources¸
_,_{ •The DTS indicator lights when
,Light playing DTS sources
2
1
9_4,5,6,7,8
5,6,7,8 5,6,7,8
5,6,7,8
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4 _ Set the surround parameter according to the source
First, press the SURROUND PARAMETER button
NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the sWe switch on the remote
{Remoteco_ltrolunt) control unit
{Remote control un_tl
m
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Use the _ (left) and _ {right) buttons to set the CINEMA EQ
(Initiall
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{left) button (right) button
Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or _ {down) button to switch to the D
COMP setting
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{Remote control un_tl
f&
Use the _ (left) and _ {right) buttons to set the D COMP
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or _ {down) button to switch to the
LFE setting
NOTE: This parameter is not displayed during DTS playback
{Remote control un_tl
mm
{Remote control un_tl
Use the _ (left) and _ {right) buttons to set the LEE level
I
• The level can be adjusted in units of I dB from -10 to O dB
Set to the desired level according to the speaker systems being used and the
source to be played
Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or _ {down) button to switch to the
default setting
{Remote control un_tl
m_
{Remote control un_tl
To reset the settings to the factory defaults, use the _ (left) and _ (right) to
display "Yes"
(left) button (right) button
Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or _ {down) button to switch to the
CINEMA EQ setting
9
{Remote control un_tl
Press the ENTER button to finish surround parameter mode
Surround parameters _2_
CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):
The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the leve) of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for
ovedy-bright sounding motion picture soundt(acks Select this function if the sound from the front spea(<ers
is too bright
This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS Surround modes
D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression):
Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud
sounds) For listening late at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic
Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundf(ack (but with reduced dynamic (ange)
(This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital ) Select one of the four parameters
("OFF", "LOW", "MID" (middle) or "HI" (highl) Set to OFF for normal listening
LFE (Low Frequency Effect):
Program source and adiustmenf range
1 Do(by Digital: -IO dB to O dB
2 DTS Surround: -10 dB to 0 dB
When Dolby Digital encoded software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to
0 dS for correct Do(by Digital playback.
When DTS encoded _software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to
0 dS for correct DTS playback.
When DTS encoded music software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to
-10 dB for correct DTS playback.
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