Denon AVR-1604 User manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1604
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
BRUKSANVISNING
FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 113 ~ PAGE 137
FÜR DEUTSCHE LESER SEITE 138 ~ SEITE 172
POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 173 ~ PAGE 107
PER IL LETTORE ITALIANO PAGINA 108 ~ PAGINA 142
PARA LECTORES DE ESPAÑOL PAGINA 143 ~ PAGINA 177
VOOR NEDERLANDSTALIGE LEZERS PAGINA 178 ~ PAGINA 212
FOR SVENSKA LÄSARE SIDA 213 ~ SIDA 247

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral 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 equilateral triangle 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 declare under our sole responsibility that this product,
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the
following standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-
3-3.
Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and
93/68/EEC Directive.
•ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG
Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses
Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den
folgenden Standards entspricht:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und EN61000-
3-3.
Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC und 93/68/EEC.
•DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que
l’appareil, auquel se réfère cette déclaration, est conforme
aux standards suivants:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-
3-3.
D’après les dispositions de la Directive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC et 93/68/EEC.
•DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ
Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo prodotto,
al quale la nostra dichiarazione si riferisce, è conforme
alle seguenti normative:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000-
3-3.
In conformità con le condizioni delle direttive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC e 93/68/EEC.
QUESTO PRODOTTO E’ CONFORME
AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548
•DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que
este producto al que hace referencia esta declaración,
está conforme con los siguientes estándares:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y EN61000-
3-3.
Siguiendo las provisiones de las Directivas 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC y 93/68/EEC.
•EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING
Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid
dat dit produkt, waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft,
in overeenstemming is met de volgende normen:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 en EN61000-
3-3.
Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtlijnen 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC en 93/68/EEC.
•ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG
Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt,
vilken detta intyg avser, uppfyller följande standarder:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN61000-
3-3.
Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC och
93/68/EEC.
NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH /
OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO
NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA
• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed on a rack.
• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend
Luftzirkulation gewährleistet wird, wenn das
Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird.
• Eviter des températures élevées
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.
• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature alte.
Assicuratevi che ci sia un’adeguata dispersione
del calore quando installate l’unità in un
mobile per componenti audio.
• Evite altas temperaturas
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor
cuando está instalado en la consola.
• Vermijd hoge temperaturen.
Zorg voor een degelijk hitteafvoer indien het
apparaat op een rek wordt geplaatst.
• Undvik höga temperaturer.
Se till att det finns möjlighet till god
värmeavledning vid montering i ett rack.
• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and
dust.
• Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit,
Wasser und Staub fern.
• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et
lapoussière.
• Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua
e dalla polvere.
• Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua
y polvo.
• Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het
apparaat binnendringen.
• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och
damm.
• Do not let foreign objects in the set.
• Keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät
kommen lassen.
• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l’appareil.
• E’ importante che nessun oggetto è inserito
all’interno dell’unità.
• No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.
• Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit
apparaat vallen.
• Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in i
apparaten.
• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um.
Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie
den Stecker herausziehen.
• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.
• Manneggiate il filo di alimentazione con cura.
Agite per la spina quando scollegate il cavo
dalla presa.
• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el
cordón de energía.
• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig.
Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer
deze moet worden aan- of losgekoppeld.
• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt.
Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the
set for long periods of time.
• Wenn das Gerät eine längere Zeit nicht
verwendet werden soll, trennen Sie das
Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.
• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque
l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de
longues périodes.
• Disinnestate il filo di alimentazione quando
avete l’intenzione di non usare il filo di
alimentazione per un lungo periodo di tempo.
• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no
utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo.
• Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkontakt
wanneer het apparaat gedurende een lange
periode niet wordt gebruikt.
• Koppla ur nätkabeln om apparaten inte
kommer att användas i lång tid.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner
come in contact with the set.
• Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden,
Benzin oder Verdünnungsmitteln in Berührung
kommen.
• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.
• Assicuratevvi che l’unità non venga in contatto
con insetticidi, benzolo o solventi.
• No permita el contacto de insecticidas, gasolina
y diluyentes con el equipo.
• Laat geen insektenverdelgende middelen,
benzine of verfverdunner met dit apparaat in
kontakt komen.
• Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk,
bensen och thinner kommer i kontakt med
apparatens hölje.
• Never disassemble or modify the set in any
way.
• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät auseinander
zu nehmen oder auf jegliche Art zu verändern.
• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil
d’une manière ou d’une autre.
• Non smontate mai, nè modificate l’unità in
nessun modo.
• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de
ninguna manera.
• Nooit dit apparaat demonteren of op andere
wijze modifiëren.
• Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga
om den.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Die Belüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht verdeckt
werden.
• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.
• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.
• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.
• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden
beblokkeerd.
• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.
* (For sets with ventilation holes)
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA
CAUTION
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
• Please be care the environmental aspects of battery
disposal.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing for use.
• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.

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2We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-1604.
2To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-1604 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”
2INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the DENON A/V Surround 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 product 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
zBefore Using........................................................3
xCautions on Installation........................................3
cCautions on Handling...........................................3
vFeatures...............................................................4
bPart Names and Functions ..............................4, 5
nRead this First......................................................5
mSetting up the Speaker Systems.........................5
,Connections ..................................................6 ~ 9
.Using the Remote Control Unit ...........................9
⁄0 Setting up the System ..............................10 ~ 14
⁄1 Remote Control Unit .................................15 ~ 17
⁄2 Operation...................................................17 ~ 20
⁄3 Surround....................................................20 ~ 25
⁄4 DSP Surround Simulation..........................26 ~ 28
⁄5 Listening to the Radio ...............................29 ~ 32
⁄6 Last Function Memory.......................................32
⁄7 Initialization of the Microprocessor....................32
⁄8 Additional Information ...............................33 ~ 36
⁄9 Troubleshooting .................................................36
¤0 Specifications.....................................................37
List of Preset Codes ....................................248 ~ 250
2ACCESSORIES
Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:
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qOperating instructions........................................1
wService station list..............................................1
eRemote control unit (RC-941) ............................1
rR6P/AA batteries................................................2
tAM loop antenna................................................1
yFM indoor antenna.............................................1
1BEFORE USING
Pay attention to the following before using this unit:
•Moving the set
To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the
connection cords, always unplug the power supply
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 problems 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 safe place
After 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 terminal
The AVR-1604’s front
panel is equipped with
a V. AUX terminal.
Remove the cap
covering the terminal
when you want to use
it.
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 supply cord and input/output
connection cords.
• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly
when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder
wires. We recommend using outdoor antennas
and 75 Ω/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.
2CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
•Switching the input function when input jacks
are not connected
A clicking noise may be produced if the input
function is switched when nothing is connected to
the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the
MASTER VOLUME control or connect components
to the input jacks.
•Muting of PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and
SPEAKER terminals
The PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER
terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this,
the output signals are greatly reduced for several
seconds after the power operation switch is turned
on or input function, surround mode or any other set-
up is changed. If the volume is turned 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
£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.
3CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
10 cm or more
10 cm or more
wall

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Front Panel
5PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
qPower operation switch .....................(17, 29, 32)
wHeadphones jack (PHONES) ..........................(19)
eINPUT MODE button .........................(18, 20, 24)
rSPEAKER A/B buttons .............................(17, 32)
tSURROUND BACK button .............................(24)
yANALOG button .......................................(18, 20)
uEXT. IN button ..........................................(18, 20)
iDOLBY/DTS SURROUND button........(20, 21 24)
o5CH/6CH STEREO button........................(26, 27)
!0 DIRECT/STEREO button.................................(26)
!1 TUNING UP/DOWN buttons ..........................(29)
!2 RDS button.....................................................(31)
!3 V. AUX input jacks ........................................(3, 7)
!4 SURROUND MODE button......................(18, 27)
!5 SURROUND PARAMETER button ...........(21, 26)
!6 SELECT knob .....................................(18, 21, 27)
!7 TONE DEFEAT button ....................................(19)
!8 TONE CONTROL button ................................(19)
!9 MASTER VOLUME control ............................(18)
@0 RT button........................................................(32)
@1 PTY button......................................................(31)
@2 MASTER VOLUME indicator..........................(18)
@3 Display
@4 Preset station select buttons ...................(29, 30)
@5 BAND button..................................................(29)
@6 OUTPUT indicator...........................................(24)
@7 SIGNAL indicator............................................(18)
@8 Remote control sensor
(REMOTE SENSOR).........................................(9)
@9 Power operation indicator (ON/STANDBY)
#0 INPUT SELECTOR knob.................................(18)
4FEATURES
1. Dolby Digital EX decoder system
Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format
proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to
enjoy in their homes the “DOLBY DIGITAL
SURROUND EX” audio format jointly developed by
Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films and first used
for the movie “Star Wars Episode 1 – Phantom
Menace”.
The 6.1 channels of sound, including surround back
channels, provide improved sound positioning and
expression of space.
2. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6
The AVR-1604 is compatible with DTS-ES Extended
Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by
Digital Theater Systems Inc.
The AVR-1604 is also compatible with DTS Neo:6, a
surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of
regular stereo sources.
3. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder
Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing
multichannel audio signals that offers improvements
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, various parameters can be set
according to the type of source and the contents, so
you can adjust the sound field with greater precision.
4. 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 0.1
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.
5. DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range,
high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as
laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs.
6. Auto Surround Mode
This function stores the surround mode last used
for an input signal in the memory and automatically
sets that surround mode the next time that signal
is input.
7. 6CH EXT. IN jacks
This unit is equipped with 6CH EXT. IN jacks for
use with audio formats of the future.
8. High performance DSP simulates 7 sound fields
Playback is possible in 7 surround modes: 5/6-
channel Stereo, Mono Movie, Rock Arena, Jazz
Club, Video Game, Matrix and Virtual. You can
enjoy a variety of sound effects for different movie
scenes and program sources even with stereo
sources not in Dolby Surround.
9. 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.

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Step 3 (page 10 to 14)
Finally, setting up the system.
Step 2 (page 9)
Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
6READ THIS FIRST
This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these steps.
Step 1 (page 5 to 9)
Choose the best location to setup the speakers and connecting the components.
7SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS
2Speaker system layout
Basic system layout
• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of seven speaker systems and a
television monitor:
Subwoofer Center speaker system
Surround speaker systems
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.
Remote control unit
• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
VIDEO SELECT button.................(19)
Cursor buttons...........(10, 16, 20, 26)
TEST TONE button ......................(20)
System buttons .....................(15, 16)
Input source selector buttons
.........................................(15~18, 21)
SYSTEM SETUP/
SETUP button ..................(10, 14, 16)
SURROUND
buttons.............................(18, 20, 26)
Mode select
switches ..........................(10, 15~17)
Power buttons.................(10, 15~17)
Tuner system/System
buttons.......................(15, 16, 29, 30)
MUTING button ...........................(19)
Master volume control
buttons.........................................(18)
SURROUND BACK/
RETURN button .....................(16, 24)
Remote control signal
transmitter .....................................(9)
SURROUND PARAMETER
button.....................................(16, 21)
CH SELECT (channel select)/
ENTER button............(10, 16, 21, 22)
DIMMER button...........................(19)
INPUT MODE selector
buttons...................................(18, 20)
LED (indicator) .......................(15, 17)
STATUS/
DISPLAY button .....................(16, 19)
Surround back speaker system
SPEAKER button..........................(17)
NOTE:
• The shaded button does not function with
the AVR-1604. (Nothing happens when they are
pressed.)

R
OUT
L
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
LINE OUT
SURROUND
SUB WOOFER
CENTER
FRONT
LINE OUT
LINE OUT
LINE IN
R
OUTPUTINPUT
LRL
RL
RL
RL
L
R
L
R
RL
R
L
L
R
DIGITALAUDIODIGITALAUDIO
INPUTOUTPUT
OPTICAL
B
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Connecting a CD player
Connect the CD player’s analog output jacks (ANALOG
OUTPUT) to this unit’s CD jacks using pin plug cords.
•Do not plug in the power supply 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.
8CONNECTIONS
Connecting the audio components
Connecting a Tape deck
Connections for recording:
Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this
unit’s tape recording (OUT) jacks using pin plug cords.
Connections for playback:
Connect the tape deck’s playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this
unit’s tape playback (IN) jacks using pin plug cords.
Decoders with 6-channel
analog outputs, etc.
Power supply cord
AC 230V, 50Hz
AC OUTLET
• SWITCHED (total capacity – 100 W)
The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with
the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power
is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit.
No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit’s power is at
standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 100
W.
NOTE:
Only use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment. Never use them for
hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.
CD recorder, MD recorder or other
component equipped with digital
output jacks.
Subwoofer jack
Connect the internal amplifier’s subwoofer to the
subwoofer terminal. (Refer to page 9.)
Connecting the AC OUTLET
Tape deck or CD recorder
Connecting the DIGITAL jacks
Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output.
Refer to page 14 for instructions on setting this terminal.
NOTES:
• Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords (sold separately) for coaxial
connections.
• Use optical cables (sold separately) for optical connections.
CD player
•Note that binding pin plug cords together with
power supply 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 the this unit.
• Analog recording of signals input to the AVR-1604 in digital format is not possible. To record in analog, also
connect the analog signals of the player to the AVR-1604’s analog input terminals.
• The AVR-1604’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.

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IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
B
B
DVD player, VDP, etc. Monitor TV
TV or
satellite broadcast tuner
Connecting a DVD player or
video disc player (VDP)
Connecting a monitor TV
Connecting the video deck
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner
DVD/VDP
• Connect the DVD player’s or video disc player’s
S-Video output jack to the S-VIDEO DVD/VDP IN
jack using an S-Video connection cord.
MONITOR OUT
• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S
video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the
MONITOR OUT jack using a S
jack connection cord.
S-VIDEO
• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video output jack
(S-VIDEO OUTPUT) to the TV/DBS IN jack
using an S jack connection cord.
S-VIDEO
• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the
VCR IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-
IN) to the VCR OUT jack using S jack connection
cords.
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Connecting a video component equipped with S-video jacks
• When marking connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
•A note on the S input jacks
The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other.
•Precaution when using S-jacks
This unit’s S-jacks (input and output) and video pin jacks (input and output) have independent circuit structures,
so that video signals input from the S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals input
from the pin jacks are only output from the pin jack outputs.
When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-jacks, keep the above point in mind and
make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.
Connecting the video equipments
To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can
result in a drop in sound quality.
R OUT
VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
L
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEO
R
L
R
L
R
L
L
R
R OUT IN
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT IN
LRL
RLRL
L
R
R OUT
VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
L
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
L
R
B
B
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
DVD player or VDP
Monitor TV
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner
TV/DBS
• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the
(yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.
• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the
TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.
AUDIO
VIDEO
Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)
MONITOR OUT
• Connect the TV’s video input jack (VIDEO
INPUT) to the MONITOR OUT
jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin
plug cord.
VIDEO
NOTE:
Connection of the video disc Player Equipped with
Dolby Digital RF Output Jack.
• Please use a commercially available adaptor when
connecting the Dolby Digital RF output jack of the
video disc player to the digital input jack.
Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter
when making connections.
Video input/output connections:
• Connect the video deck’s video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to the (yellow) VCR IN jack, and the video deck’s video input
jack (VIDEO IN) to the (yellow) VCR OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cords.
Connecting the audio output jacks:
• Connect the video deck’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the VCR IN jacks, and the video deck’s audio input jacks
(AUDIO IN) to the VCR OUT jacks using pin plug cords.
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
Connecting a video deck
• Connect the DVD player’s (video disc player’s) video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to
the (yellow) DVD/VDP IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.
• Connect the DVD player’s (video disc player’s) analog audio output jacks (ANALOG
AUDIO OUTPUT) to the DVD/VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords.
• For better sound quality, we recommend using the DVD player with digital rather than
analog connections.
DVD and VDP players can also be connected to the VCR terminals.
AUDIO
VIDEO
Connecting a monitor TV
Video deck
Video deck
Connect the components’ audio inputs and outputs as described on page 7.
TV or DBS tuner
R VIDEO OUTOPTICALL
R VIDEO OUTL
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LINE OUT
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
LR
L
R
L
R
Video game Connecting a Video game equipment
• Connect the Video game equipment’s output jacks
to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks.
Video camera Connecting a Video camera equipment
• Connect the video camera equipment’s output
jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks.
The V. AUX terminal is covered with a cap.
Remove this cap in order to use the terminal. (See
page 3 for instructions on removing the cap.)

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Connecting the antenna terminals
DIRECTION OF
BROADCASTING
STATION
75 Ω/ohms
COAXIAL
CABLE
FM
ANTENNA
FM INDOOR
ANTENNA
(An Accessory)
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
(An Accessory)
AM OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
GROUND
1
4
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AM loop antenna assembly
Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.
Remove the vinyl tie
and take out the
connection line.
Bend in the reverse
direction.
a. With the
antenna on top
any stable
surface.
b. With the antenna
attached to a
wall.
Mount
Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.
Connection of AM antennas
1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the
conductor.
3. Return the
lever.
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 parts of the panel.
Speaker Impedance
•When speaker systems A and B are use separately,
speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/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 Ω/ohms.
•Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can
be connected for use as center, surround and
surround back 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.
NOTE:
NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the
power is on.
Doing so could result in electric shocks.
Connecting the speaker cords
1. Loosen by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning
clockwise.
Speaker system connections
•Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers
making sure that like polarities are matched ( ≈with
≈, √with √ ). Mismatching of polarities will result
in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the
various instruments, and the sense of direction of
the stereo being impaired.
•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 panel.
Protector circuit
•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 short-
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.
Note on speaker impedance
•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 Ω/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.
1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the cord. 3. Return the lever.

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(L)(
R)
(L) (R)(L) (R)
Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in
amplifier (subwoofer), etc.
To achieve Dolby Digital playback effect,
use a unit that can sufficiently reproduce
frequencies of under 80 Hz.
CENTER SPEAKER
SYSTEM FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS
•Precautions when connecting speakers
If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the
speaker’s magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have
this effect.
FRONT SPEAKER
SYSTEMS
SURROUND SPEAKER
SYSTEMS
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 straight
distance of approximately 7 meters, but this distance
will shorten or operation will become difficult if
there are obstacles between the remote control unit
and the remote control sensor, if the remote control
sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other strong
light, or if operated from an angle.
•Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse-type
noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the
set as far away from such devices as possible.
Approx. 7 m
30°
30°
Range of operation of the remote control unit
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before using the remote control unit.
Inserting the batteries
qPress as shown by the arrow
and slide off.
wInsert the R6P/AA batteries properly,
as shown on the diagram.
eClose the lid.
NOTES:
•Use only R6P/AA batteries for replacement.
•Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)
•Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for an extended period of time.
•If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact
with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.
•Have replacement batteries on hand so that the old batteries can be replaced as quickly as possible when the
time comes.
•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.)
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SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER SYSTEM
System A System B

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SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
•Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS”(see
pages 6 to 9), 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.
SYSTEM SETUP button
Press this to display the system setup on the display.
ENTER button
Press this to switch the display.
Also use this button to complete the setting.
CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0 , 1 )
Press this change what appears on the display.
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2Use the following buttons to set up the system:
1Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”.
•System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)
System setup Default settings
Speaker
Configuration
Subwoofer
Mode
Digital In
Assignment
Input the combination of speakers in your
system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL
for regular speakers, LARGE for full-size, full-
range) to automatically set the composition of
the signals output from the speakers and the
frequency response.
This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing
deep bass signals.
This assigns the digital input jacks
for the different input sources. Digital
Inputs
Input
source
Front Sp.
Large
Center
Sp.
Surround
Sp.
Surround
Back Sp.
Small Small Small
Subwoofer mode = Normal
Front
LCenter
3.6 m
3.6 m
CD DVD/VDP
COAXIAL OPTICAL 1
Delay Time
This parameter is for optimizing the timing with
which the audio signals are produced from the
speakers and subwoofer according to the
listening position.
Subwoofer
Yes
Crossover
Frequency
Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass
sound of the various speakers is to be output
from the subwoofer.
80 Hz
Front
R
3.6 m
Surround
L
3.0 m
Surround
R
3.0 m
Surround
Back
3.0 m
Subwoofer
3.6 m
Front
LCenter
0 dB 0 dB
Test Tone
This adjusts the volume of the signals output
from the speakers and subwoofer for the
different channels in order to obtain optimum
effects.
Front
R
0 dB
Surround
L
0 dB
Surround
R
0 dB
Surround
Back
0 dB
Subwoofer
0 dB
TV/DBS
OPTICAL 2
Before setting up the system
2Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting.
*SYSTEM SET UP
1Check that all the components are correct, then press the POWER operation
switch on the main unit to turn on the power.
(Main unit)
NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO”position of the slide switch on the remote
control unit.
3Press 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.
Ext. In SW
Level Set the Ext. In Subwoofer channel playback level. Ext. In SW Level = +15 dB
Auto Surround
Mode Auto surround mode function setting. Auto Surround Mode = ON
NOTE:
•The system setup is not displayed when “HEADPHONE ONLY”is selected.
Setting the speaker configuration
1Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your front speaker type.
1 FRONT LARGE LARGE SMALL
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the center speaker setting.
2Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your center speaker type.
2 CENTER SMALL
LARGE SMALL NONE
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
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.

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3Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your surround speaker type.
3 SURR. SMALL
LARGE SMALL NONE
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the surround back speaker
setting.
4Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your surround back speaker type.
4 S.BACK SMALL
LARGE SMALL NONE
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the subwoofer setting.
NOTE:
•When “Small”has been selected for the front speakers, “Large”cannot be selected for the surround speakers.
NOTE:
•When “Small”has been selected for the surround speakers, “Large”cannot be selected for the surround back
speakers.
5Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting.
5 S.WOOFER YES
YES NO
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the settings and switch to the
subwoofer 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 Hz are assigned 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.
NOTE:
Select “Large”or “Small”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.
Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency
1Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Subwoofer mode.
6 SW MODE NORM
NORM +MAIN
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the
Crossover Frequency setting.
2Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Crossover Frequency.
7 CR.O ER 80Hz
80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the
SPEAKER DISTANCE setting.
NOTES:
—Assignment of low frequency signal range —
•The signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS
signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “SMALL”in the setup. 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 set 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 a high frequency may improve
frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency.
—Subwoofer mode —
•The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when “LARGE”is set for the front speakers and “YES”is set for
the subwoofer in the “Speaker Configuration”settings (see pages 10, 11).
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 range expand more uniformly through the room, 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 from 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
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•Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the
surround mode.
Preparations:
Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers
(L1 to L5) on the diagram at the right).
L1: Distance between center speaker and listening position
L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position
L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position
L4: Distance between surround back speaker and listening position
L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position
CAUTION:
Please note that the difference for every speaker should be 4.5 m or less.
NOTE:
•No setting when “None”has been selected for the Speaker Configuration setting.
Setting the delay time
L1L2
L5
L3L4
Center FRFL
Subwoofer
SL
Listening position
SR
SB
1Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the front L
speaker to the listening position.
8 FRONT L 3.6m
•The number changes in units of 0.1 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 front R speaker setting.
2Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the front R
speaker to the listening position.
9 FRONT R 3.6m
•The number changes in units of 0.1 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 center speaker setting.
3Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the center
speaker to the listening position.
10 CENTER 3.6m
•The number changes in units of 0.1 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 L speakers
setting.
4Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround L
speakers to the listening position.
11 SURR.L 3.0m
•The number changes in units of 0.1 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 R speaker
setting.
5Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround R
speakers to the listening position.
12 SURR.R 3.0m
•The number changes in units of 0.1 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 back speaker
setting.
6Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround back
speakers to the listening position.
13 S.BACK 3.0m
•The number changes in units of 0.1 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 subwoofer setting.
7Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the subwoofer to
the listening position.
14 SW 3.6m
•The number changes in units of 0.1 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 Test
Tone setting.
NOTE:
•The speaker distance can be adjusted between 0 and 18 meters in steps of 0.1 meter.

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Setting the Test Tone
•Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal.
•From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level.
•The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 20.)
1•Use the (left) button to switch the Test Tone mode.
•Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the DIGITAL input (COAX)
setting.
15 T.TONE <YES
2Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Test Tone mode.
3Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the front L channel level.
Press the (down) button to start Test Tone.
•Auto:
Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the
different speakers.
•Manual:
Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the
level.
T.TONE AUTO AUTO MANUAL
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
AUTO-FL -12dB 0dB +12dB
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the (down) button to switch to the center channel level (manual mode).
4Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the center channel level.
AUTO-C -12dB 0dB +12dB
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the (down) button to switch to the front R channel level (manual mode).
5Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the front R channel level.
AUTO-FR -12dB 0dB +12dB
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the (down) button to switch to the surround R channel level (manual
mode).
6Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround R channel level.
AUTO-SR -12dB 0dB +12dB
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the (down) button to switch to the surround back channel level
(manual mode).
7Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround back channel level.
AUTO-SB -12dB 0dB +12dB
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the (down) button to switch to the surround L channel level (manual
mode).
8Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround L channel level.
AUTO-SL -12dB 0dB +12dB
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the (down) button to switch to the subwoofer channel level (manual
mode).
9Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the subwoofer channel level.
AUTO-SW -12dB 0dB +12dB
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER button to finish the Test Tone.

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Press the (down) button to switch the DIGITAL input (COAX) setting.
10
Setting the Digital In assignment
Input the type of components connected to the digital input terminals.
1Use the (left) and (right) buttons to assign the input function connected to
the COAXIAL input (COAXIAL) terminal.
NOTE:
•TUNER, V. AUX cannot be selected.
16 COAX CD
CD AUX D D T CR CDR OFF
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
•Select “OFF”if nothing is connected.
Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch the optical input 1 (OPT1)
setting.
2Use the (left) and (right) buttons to assign the input function connected to
the OPTICAL input 1 (OPTICAL 1) terminal.
17 OPT1 D D
CD AUX D D T CR CDR OFF
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
•Select “OFF”if nothing is connected.
Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch the optical input 2 (OPT2)
setting.
3Use the (left) and (right) buttons to assign the input function connected to
the OPTICAL input 2 (OPTICAL 2) terminal.
18 OPT2 T
CD AUX D D T CR CDR OFF
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
•Select “OFF”if nothing is connected.
Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch the auto surround mode
setting.
Setting the Auto Surround Mode
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
qAnalog and PCM 2-channel signals STEREO
w2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format Dolby PLII Cinema
eMultichannel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format Dolby or DTS Surround
1Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Auto Surround mode.
19 AUTOSURR. ON
ON OFF
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch the Ext. In SW Level setting.
Setting the Ext. In SW Level
Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext. In terminal.
1Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Ext. In Subwoofer channel
Level playback.
20 EXT.IN SW +15
+00 +05 +10 +15
(Initial)
(left) button (right) button
Press the ENTER or (down) button if you want to start the settings over from
the beginning.
After setting up the system
Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to finish system set up.
1
This completes the system setup operations. Once the system is set up, there is no need to make the
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
11
3
2
1
3
Operating DENON audio components
3Operate the audio component.
•For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components, some
models of components may not be operated with this remote control.
1. CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD
recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons
2. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons
6, 7: Manual search
(forward and reverse)
2: Stop
1: Play
8, 9: Auto search (cue)
3: Pause
DISC SKIP + : Switch discs
(for CD changers only)
6: Rewind
7: Fast-forward
2: Stop
1: Forward play
0: Reverse play
A/B : Switch between decks A and B
•Turn on the power of the different components before operating them.
1Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO”.
2Set mode switch 2 to the position for the
component to be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or
Tape deck)
3. Tuner system buttons
SHIFT : Switch preset channel range
CHANNEL +, –: Preset channel up/down
TUNING +, –: Frequency up/down
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
248~250).
Operation is not possible for some models.
Preset memory
1Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO”or “VIDEO”.
2
4Referring to the included List of Preset Codes, use the number buttons to input the
preset code (a 3-digit number) for the manufacturer of the component whose
signals you want to store in the memory.
123
456
789
0
5To store the codes of another component in the memory, repeat steps 1 to 4.
3
2
1
4
Set mode switch 2 to the component to be
registered.
NOTES:
•The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental
operation, cover the remote control unit’s transmitting window while setting the 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:
TV, VCR......................................................................HITACHI
CD, TAPE...................................................................DENON
CDR/MD ....................................................................DENON (CDR)
DVD/VDP ...................................................................DENON (DVD)
DBS/CABLE...............................................................ABC (CABLE)
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.
3Press the ON/SOURCE button and the OFF
button at the same time.
•Indicator flash.

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Operating component stored in the preset memory
3
2
1
3
3
3Operate the component.
•For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.
1. Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons
POWER : Power on/standby
(ON/SOURCE)
OFF : DENON DVD Power
off
6, 7: Manual search
(forward and reverse)
2: Stop
1:Play
8, 9: Auto search
(to beginning of track)
3: Pause
0 ~ 9, +10 : 10 key
DISC SKIP : Disc skip
+ (for DVD changer only)
DISPLAY : Switch display
MENU : Menu
RETURN : Return
SETUP : Setup
D, H, F, G: Cursor up, down, left
and right
ENTER : Enter setting
1Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO”or “VIDEO”.
2Set mode switch 2 to the component you want
to operate.
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.
2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons
POWER : Power on/standby
(ON/SOURCE)
6, 7: Manual search
(forward and reverse)
2: Stop
1:Play
8, 9: Auto search (cue)
3: Pause
0~9, +10 : 10 key
NOTE:
•Some manufacturers use different names for
the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to
the instructions on remote control for that
component.
NOTES:
•For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio
components (page 15).
•The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position. (CHANNEL, TV VOL)
5. Monitor TV (TV) system buttons
3. Video deck (VCR) system buttons
POWER : Power on/standby
(ON/SOURCE)
6, 7: Manual search
(forward and reverse)
2: Stop
1:Play
3: Pause
Channel : Channels
+, –
4. Digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and
cable (CABLE) system buttons
POWER : Power on/standby
(ON/SOURCE)
MENU : Menu
RETURN : Return
D, H, F, G: Cursor up, down, left
and right
ENTER : Enter
CHANNEL : Switch channels
+, –
0~9, +10 : Channels
DISPLAY : Switch display
VOL +, –: Volume up/down
POWER : Power on/standby
(ON/SOURCE)
MENU : Menu
RETURN : Return
D, H, F, G: 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 VOL : Volume up/down
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•“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.
Punch Through
1Set mode switch 1 to “VIDEO”.
2
4Input the number of the
component you want to
set. (See Table 1)
123
456
789
0
3
2
1
4
3
Set mode switch 2 to the component to be
registered (DBS/CABLE or TV).
3Press the DVD/VDP power button and the TV
power button at the same time.
•Indicator flash.
CD
TAPE
CDR/MD
DVD/VDP
VCR
No setting
No.
1
2
3
4
5
0
Table 1
OPERATION
1 2
1
2
Before operating
•¢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.
•£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.
•The front speaker A, B setting can be also be
changed with the SPEAKER button on the
remote control unit.
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Preparations:
Check that all connections are proper.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
2Select the front speakers.
Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the
speaker on.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
1Turn on the power.
Press the power operation switch (button).
ON/STANDBY
Light

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5
1
3
2
Playing the input source
3
1 2 5
1Select the input source to be played.
AUTO PCM DTS
•Selecting the external input (EXT. IN) mode
Press the EXT. IN to switch the external input.
•Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes
The mode switches as shown below each
time the INPUT MODE button is pressed.
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.
qAUTO (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 this
unit’s surround decoder is selected automatically
upon playback. This 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 jacks
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.
wPCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode)
Decoding and playback are only performed when
PCM signals are being input.
Note that noise may be generated when using this
mode to play signals other than PCM signals.
eDTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode)
Decoding and playback are only performed when
DTS signals are being input.
rANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback
mode)
The signals input to the analog input jacks are
decoded and played.
tEXT. 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.
2Select the input mode.
•Selecting the analog mode
Press the ANALOG button to switch to the
analog input.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
Example: CD
SIGNAL
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
3Select the play mode.
Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn
the SELECT knob.
The volume can be adjusted within the range
of –70 to 0 to 18 dB, in steps of 1 dB.
However, when the channel level is set as
described on page 20, 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 adjusted to “18 dB
—(Maximum value of channel level)”.)
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
jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to
“DTS”.
4Start playback on the selected component.
•For operating instructions, refer to the
component’s manual.
5Adjust the volume.
(Main unit) (Remote control
unit)
The volume level
is displayed on
the master
volume level
display.
To select the surround mode
while adjusting the surround
parameters, tone defeat or
tone control, press the
SURROUND MODE button
then operate the selector.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
Input mode display
ANALOGDIGITAL
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
ANALOG
AUTO PCM DTS
INPUT
AUTO PCM DTS
INPUT
AUTO PCM DTS
INPUT
AUTO PCM DTS
INPUT
•In the AUTO mode
•In the DIGITAL PCM mode
•In the DIGITAL DTS mode
•In the ANALOG mode
One of these lights,
depending on the input
signal.
Input signal display
•DOLBY DIGITAL
•DTS
•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 14) and connections are
correct and whether the component’s power is
turned on.
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
NOTE:
•The indicator will light when playing
CD-ROMs containing data other than audio
signals, but no sound will be heard.
DIGITAL
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 a DTS-CD or DTS-LD.
Example: Stereo
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•To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control
clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be
increased to up to +12 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 dB in
steps of 2 dB.)
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[1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone)
After starting playback
1The tone switches as follows each time the
TONE CONTROL button is pressed.
2With the name of the volume to be adjusted
selected, turn the SELECT knob to adjust the
level.
3If you do not want the bass and treble to be
adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode.
The signals do not pass through
the bass and treble adjustment
circuits, so it provides higher
quality sound.
BASS TREBLE
(Main unit)
[2] Listening over headphones
1Plug the headphones’plug into the jack.
1
PHONES
NOTE:
To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level
excessively when using headphones.
1Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily.
Press the MUTING button.
[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting)
1
(Main unit)
(Main unit)
(Remote control unit)
1Simulcast playback
Use this switch to monitor a video source other
than the audio source.
Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly
until the desired source appears on the display.
[4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image
[5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc.
1Front panel display
•Descriptions of the unit’s operations 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 source by pressing the STATUS
button.
BRIGHT MEDIUM
OFF
DIM
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 DIMMER button repeatedly.
1
(Remote control unit)
(Remote control unit)
1
2
Connect the headphones to the PHONES
jack.
The speaker output is automatically turned
off when headphones are connected.
Cancelling MUTING mode.
•Press the MUTING button again.
•Muting will also be cancelled when
MASTER VOL is adjusted up or down.
Cancelling simulcast playback.
•Select “SOURCE”using the video select
button.
•Switch the program source to the
component connected to the video input
jacks.
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2 1
Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
1Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode.
Press the EXT. IN to switch the external input.
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 18.)
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
Once this is selected, the input signals
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.
•When the input mode is set to the external input
(EXT. IN), the play mode (DIRECT, STEREO,
DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/6CH 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 the video signal
is connected, then set this mode.
•If the subwoofer output level seems to high, set
the “SW ATT.”surround parameter to “ON”.
Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored)
1Follow step 1 to 3 under “Playing the input
source”.2Start recording on the tape or video deck.
For instructions, refer to the component’s
operating instructions.
The signals of the source selected with the function selector button are output simultaneously to the
CDR/TAPE and VCR REC OUT jacks. 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.
Simultaneous recording
NOTES:
•The AUDIO IN’s signal selected with the input selector knob are output to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT
jacks.
•The DIGITAL IN’s signal selected with the input selector knob are output to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
13 SURROUND
Before playing with the surround function
•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 adjustment with the test tones is only effective in the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND modes.
The adjusted playback levels for the different surround modes are automatically stored in the memory of each
surround modes.
1
2Press the TEST TONE button.
Test tones are output from the different
speakers. Use the channel volume adjust
buttons to adjust so that the volume of the test
tones is the same for all the speakers.
4After completing the adjustment, press the
TEST TONE button again.
1Set the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND (Dolby Pro
Logic II or Dolby Digital or DTS) modes.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
3
2, 4
3
1
(Remote control unit)
(Remote control unit)
3
(Remote control unit)
NOTE:
•Please make sure the “AUDIO”position of
the slide switch on the remote control unit.