Denon AVR-1609 User manual

DENON
AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1609
Owner's Manual
Manuel de
l'Utilisateur

ENGLISH FRANCAIS
oSAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13. Power-Cord Protection -Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention tocords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article
81 0of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit. size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Figure
A.
16. Lightning - For added protection for this product during alightning storm,
or when it
is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
17. Power Lines -An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or
where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles
as this can result in arisk of fire or electric shock.
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g. Object and Liquid Entry -Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result
in afire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service -Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled. or objects have fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
dl If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating
instructions as
an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by aqualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits adistinct change in performance -this
indicates aneed for service.
22. Replacement Parts -When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician hasusedreplacement parts specified by themanufacturer
or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety Check -Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -The product should be mounted to awall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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DISCHARGE UNIT
(fEe SECTION 810-20)
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9.
Read Instructions -All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions -The safety
and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions -All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning -Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Attachments -
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture -
Do not use this product near water -for example,
near abath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near aswimming pool; and the like.
Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket.
or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to achild
or adult,
and serious damage to the product. Use only with acart. stand,
tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer's instructions,
and should
use amounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
Aproduct
and cart combination should be moved
with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
Ventilation -Slots and openings
in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The
openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on abed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed
in abuilt-in
installation such
as abookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources -This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company.
For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization -This product may be equipped with apolarized
alternating-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This
is asafety feature.
If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit. contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
11.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
A. RISK OF ELECTR~C SHOCK A
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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
AThe 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 maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitutearisk
of electric
shock to persons.
AThe 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.
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oNOTE ON USE IOBSERVATIONS RELATIVES AL'UTILISATION
• Do not let foreign objects into the UOlt.
• Ne pas laisser des objets ElUangers dans
I"appareil.
• Keep the unit free from moisture. water,
and dust.
• Proteger I'appareil contre I'humidite. I'eau
at la poussiere.
• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed in a rack. f----------------j
• Eviter des temperatures alevaas.
Tenir compte d'une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lor5 de l'installation sur une
etagere.
FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)
1. PRODUCT
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
product may not cause harmful interference. and
(2) this product must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. IMPORTANT NOnCE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product. when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.
Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the
FCC, to use the product.
3. NOTE
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This product generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur
in aparticular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which
can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the product into
an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or
an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
ThiS Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de
la cia sse Best conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
•Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
• Manipuler Ie cordon d'alimentation avec
precaution.
Tenir la pnse lars du debranchement du
cordon.
• Unplug the power cord when not uSing the
unit for long periods of time.
• Oebrancher Ie cordon d'alimentation
lorsque rappareil n'est pas utilise pendant
de longues periodes.
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* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Ne pas obstruer les trous d'aeration.
• Do not let insecticides. benzene. and
thinner come in contact with the unit.
• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzene et un diluant avec I'appareil.
•Never disassemble or modify the unit in
any way.
• Ne jamais demonter ou modifier J'apparell
d'une maniere au d'une autre.
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oContents
Getting Started
Accessories·························································· .. ······· .. · .. ··· ······2
Cautions on Handling· 3
Cautions on Installation ·3
About the Remote Control Unit · .. · .. · · .. · · · ·3
Inserting the Batteries ...... ·· ......· .. ·· ··· ·· .. · · · · .. ·3
Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit · · 3
Part Names and Functions ·
·4
Front Panel··········· .. ····· .. ······· .. ··························· .. ······ .. ······ ..·· .. ·· .. ··· 4
Display ·
.. ··· .. ··· .. ··· .. ····· .. 4
Rear Panel· ·5
Remote Control Unit· · .. · · 6
Connections
Preparations·········· .. ······ .. ········ .. ···· .. ··· .. ···· .. · 7
Cables Used for Connections 7
Speaker Connections 8
Speaker Installation 8
Speaker Connections· ·
·· ·9
Connecting Equipment
with HDMI connectors ·1 0
Connecting the Monitor 11
Connecting the Playback Components · · .. ·11
DVD Player ·· · · · · · · .. ·11
CD Player 12
iPod®· .. ·· .. · · ..·· ··.. · .. · .. ·· · · · · · .. ··12
TV/CABLE Tuner · · ·
.. · 13
Connecting the Recording Components · · 13
Video Cassette Recorder .. · · · · · 13
CD Recorder / MD Recorder /Tape Deck · · · .. · 14
Connections to Other Devices · · 14
Video Camera /Game Console 14
Component with Multi-ehannel Output connectors · .. 14
SIRIUS connector · .. · · · .. · .. · .. · .. · · .. · .. ·· ··· ··15
Antenna terminals
15
External Controller ·16
Connecting the Power Cord.......... .·16
Once Connections are Completed
.. .. ·16
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Operations
Menu Map· .. · .. · .. · · .. · .. · · · · .. · · · · ·· .. ·17
Examples of Front Display · · .. ·17
Auto Setup
Preparations···· ·· .. · ..·· ··········· .. ··.. ····· ..·· .. ····· .. ······.... ·· · .. ····· 18
Auto
Setup· ···· .. · · ·· .. ··· ·· .. · ·· ·19
•Auto Setup·
.. ··· .. · .. · .. · · · .. · · .. ·· · · · · .. ··· .. 19
•Error Messages· 20
System Setup
System setup operation· .. ·........ ·· ........· · .. ·· · .. ·· ·· ..·· · 21
Example of Display of Default Values · · · .. ··· 21
1. Speaker Setup · · · · .. · ..·· · .. · ·22
• -iii Speaker Configuration 22
8Subwoofer Mode Setup· · ··· ·· · · .. · · ·22
.. - II Distance .. ·23
III-II Crossover Frequency .. · · 23
III Test Tone·· ·· .. · · .. · · ··· ·· ···· · · ·23
II Restore···· .. ·24
2. Input setup · · .. · .. · ·· · .. · .. · · · .. · ··· .. ·· .. · · .. ··24
•. fJ HDMlln Assign· · ··· .. ·· .. ····· ·· ·24
• -II Digitalin Assign ·· ·· · · .. · · ·25
8iPod Assign ·· · .. · · · ·25
.. Audio Delay · · · .. · · · · .. ··· · · .. ·····25
III EXT. IN Subwoofer Level 25
II] Auto Preset Memory · · · · 25
•Parental Lock··
.. ···· .. · .. ·· .. ······ .. ········· .. ·· .. ··.. ······ ····· .. · .. ··· .. ··26
II Edit Lock Code ·· .. · .. · .. · · · · ·· · .. · · ·26
3. Option Setup· .. · .. ····· · .. ··· · .. ····· ······· ..··.. · .. · .. ····· .. ······ .. ··27
•
Amp Assign· .. · ·· ··· .. · · .. · ··· ··27
fJ _. Volume Control 27
11-8 ZONE2 Volume Control · · ·27
III Auto Surround Mode · · · · .. · .. · · ·28
1/1 Direct Mode Setup· · · · .. · · ·· · · .. ··28
111 Remote ID Setup .. · · .. · · · · .. ·· ··28
Surround Modes
CD Standard Playback· .. · · · ..·· .. · .. ··· .. ·29
Surround Playback of 2-ehannel Sources ·······29
Playing Multi-ehannel Sources (Dolby Digital.
DTS. etc.) 29
@DSP Simulation Playback .. · .. ·30
®Direct Playback·· .. ····· .. ··· .. ·· .. ····· .. ················ .. ····· .. ······· ···· .. ····30
@Stereo Playback 30
Parameter
Adjusting the parameters··· .. ··········· .. · .. ························· .. · .. ··· .. ····31
Surround Parameter···
..·· .. ······ .. ······· .. · .. ·············· .. ·········· ··········31
•Mode ··32
II Cinema EQ· ·· · .. · · .. · · · · .. ·· ·· · .. · .. · · .. 32
II D.Comp .. ··········· .. ·· .. ···· .. ··· .. ········ ..·· ················· .. ··· .. ···· .. ·······32
•LFE·
·· .. · · .. ····· .. · · .. ··· .. ··· · .. ···· .. · · .. ······ ·32
II Center Image ·32
iii Panorama · · · .. ··32
8Dimension· .. · .. · ·· · · .. ·· ··.. · · .. · .. ···32
II Center Width .. · .. · · · · · · 32
II Delay Time ·· · · .. ··32
III Effect Level.... .. .. ·32
II Room Size .. ·· · · · · · .. ·· · .. ·32
II SB CH OUT · · .. · · ·· .. · .. · .. ·· ·33
III SUBWOOFER ATI ··· .. · .. ··· .. ·· · .. · · .. · ··.. ·· .. ···· .. ··33
III Subwoofer ··········33
III Tone Control· · · · .. ·· · ·· · .. · ..·· 33
iii Bass ···· .. 33
II Treble · · .. · · · · .. · .. ·· .. · .. · · ··33
III MultEQ··· .. ··· .. ····· .. · .. ······ .. ····· .. ··············· .. ····· .. ············· .. · .. ·······33
•Dynamic
EQ ..........·...... ·· ......·........· .. ·.......... ·· ......· .. ·....·..........34
iii Dynamic Volume··· .. · .. ······ .. ·········· .. · .. ···· .. · .. ··················· ..··.. ····34
•DV Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) 34
IiIiI RESTORER · ··.. · · ·· ··· .. · · ·· .. · · .. · · 35
•Night Mode·· ···
·· · · · · .. · .. ·· ·35
II Default .. ·....· .. · .. · .. ··· ·· · .. · .. · .. · ·· ....···35
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Playback
Preparations·························· ············37
Turning the Power On··································································37
Selecting the Input Source·················
..··.. ········ .. ···· .. ······· ·37
Setting the Input Mode ·
.. · · .. · · · 37
Operations During Playback· · · 38
Playing Video and Audio Equipment · · · ·38
Basic Operation············
.. ····....·········· ..·· ··.···· ···· ······· .. ····· .. ··38
Listening to FMI AM Broadcasts ·38
Basic Operation · · · ·
.. ·38
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ·
.. · ·39
Listening to Preset Stations· 39
Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs .. · · · 40
Basic Operation·
.. · · · · .. · .. · .. · ·· · · 40
Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength and
Radio ID .. · · ·40
Searching Categories 40
Parental
Lock ········40
iPod@ Playback · .. · ·· · 41
Preparations·· ············41
Listening to Audio
42
Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod · · .. ··42
Other Operations and Functions
Amp Assign I Multi-zone Connections and
Operations
Multi-zone settings with the Amp Assign Funetion · .. 49
Multi-zone Operations 50
Turning the Power On and Off · · · · ·50
Selecting the Input Source : · · 50
Adjusting the Volume···
.. · .. · .. · .. · .. ·········· .. ······ .. ···· .. ····· .. ····· .. ···· 50
Turning off the Sound Temporarily 50
Other Information -
Troubleshooting :::
Specifications () 1
List of preset codes ~I : ,t.
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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper
operation. please
read this owner's manual carefully before using the
product.
After reading them. be sure to keep them for future reference.
Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
CD Owner's manual 1
CV Getting Started.. .. 1
®Warranty (for North America model only). ...1
®Service station list .. 1
®Remote control (RC-1 098) .. 1
®R6/AA batteries.. .. 2
(J) FM indoor antenna.. .. 1
®AM loop antenna .. 1
®Setup microphone
(DM-A409. Cord length: Approx. 25 ft
17.6 m) ..
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Other Operations··························· .. ················ .. ········ .. ··· .. · .. ·········43
Recording on an External Device (REC OUT model 43
Convenient Functions 43
Channel Level .. ··········································· .. ························· .. ····43
Quick Select Function 44
Personal Memory Plus Function · ·· · .. · · · -44
Last Function Memory ····....·····
.. ··· .. ····· .. ·· ······ ······· .. · .. ·· .. ··44
Backup Memory · .. · · · 44
Resetting the Microprocessor ·44
Remote Control Unit Operations
Operating DENON Audio COmponents· ·45
Presetting · .. ·· ·· .. · · 45
Operating Preset Components 45
Punch Through Function · .. -48
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-Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate
even when the remote control unit
is operated close to the unit.
-The supplied batteries
are only for verifying operation.
-When inserting the batteries. be sure to do so
in the proper direction.
following the
"EB" and "e" marks in the battery compartment.
-
To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
-Do not use anew battery together with
an old one.
-Do not
use two different types of batteries.
-Do not attempt
to charge dry batteries.
-Do not short-circuit. disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries
in
flames.
-If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
of the battery compartment and insert
new batteries.
-Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be
in
use for long periods.
-When replacing the batteries. have the
new batteries ready and
insert them
as quickly as possible.
Approx.
23 feet / 7 m
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
-N·na
The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor
is exposed to direct sunlight,
strong artificial light from
an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
light.
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About the Remote Control Unit
In addition to the AVR-1609, the included remote control unit (RC-
1098) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
<D DENON system components
@Non-DENON system components
-
By setting the preset memory ((iT'page 45 - 47)
<D Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid.
@ Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the
battery compartment.
@Put the rear cover back on.
)* Note
-Before turning the power switch
on
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are
no problems with the connection cables.
-Power
is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is
set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long
periods of time. be sure to unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
-About condensation
If there is amajor difference in temperature between the inside of
the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form
on
the operating parts inside the unit causing the unit not to operate
properly.
If this happens, let the unit sit for
an hour or two with the power
turned off and wait until there
is little difference in temperature
before using the unit.
-Cautions on using mobile phones
Using amobile phone near this unit may result
in noise. If so, move
the mobile phone away from this unit when it
is in use.
-Moving the unit
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before
moving the unit.
-Note that the illustrations
in these instructions may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.
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Cautions on Installation
Note:
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit
in aconfined
space,
such as abookcase or similar enclosure,
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GDYNAMIC VOLUME button (34)
*About Dynamic Volume
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™solves the problem
of large variations
in volume level between
television programs, commercials. and between
the soft and loud passages of movies.
Audyssey Dynamic
EOTM is integrated into
Dynamic Volume so that
as the playback volume
is adjusted automatically. the perceived bass
response. tonal balance, surround impression.
and dialog clarity remain the same.
*About Dynamic EO
Audyssey Dynamic EO solves the problem of
deterioratingsoundquality
as volumeisdecreased
by taking into account human perception and
room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic
EO works in
tandem with Audyssey MultEO@ to provide well-
balanced sound for every listener at any volume
level.
GVIDEO SELECT button····· (38)
f) ZONE2 indicator
This indicator lights when the ZONE2 is turned
on.
(Off when the "SOURCE" is selected.)
oTuner reception mode indicators
These lightaccording to the reception conditions
when the input source is set to "TUNER".
-AUTO
This lights when in the auto tuning mode.
-STEREO
In the FM mode. this lights when receiving
analog stereo broadcasts.
-TUNED
This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned
in.
~INPUT mode indicators··· (37)
~ SIGNAL indicators
~Display
~ SPEAKERS indicators (38)
eRemote control sensor······················ ..·· (3)
fj ZONE2/REC SELECT button·············· (43)
@9S0URCESELECT knob . (37)
f/SOURCE button··· (37)
~STATUS button . (36)
i> DIMMER button . (38)
€!> RESTORER button· (35)
GBAND button .. . (38)
GSHIFT button··············································· (39)
GPRESET CHANNEL buttons (! ,) . .. (39)
.TUNING buttons (! 'I·· (38)
~ MUL TEO button (33)
oSignal channel indicator
Lights when the preset channel is displayed at
e.
oInformation display
_Input signal indicators
•Master volume indicator
This displays the volume level.
The Setup item number is displayed
in System
Setup.
oZONE2/REC OUT source indicators
The indicator for the source selected for ZONE2/
REC OUT lights.
o REC SELECT indicator
Lights while selecting the REC SELECT mode.
(Off when the "SOURCE"
is selected.)
seLECT I ENTER
-The control functions in the same way as the
cursor
<J button when turned counterclockwise.
as the cursor ~ button when turned clockwise.
-The control functions
in the same way as the
ENTER button when pressed the knob.
"Cursor buttons (Ll. 'VI (21)
~ MASTER VOLUME control knob·· (38)
~ Dynamic Volume indicator· (34)
__ MultEO indicator (33)
~ Master volume indicator
~ SURROUND BACK indicator
.. SELECT/ENTER knob
11
-The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit
operates
in the same way as the cursor <J and ~
buttons on the remote control unit.
·········(37)
····················(37)
······(37, 44)
······(38)
·············(37)
········(38.44)
···········(50)
···(44)
For buttons not explained here. see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Part Names and Functions
oPower operation button
(ON/STANDBY) .
oPower indicator
_Power switch
(_ON .OFF)
• Headphone jack (PHONES)···
oINPUT MODE button .
o SPEAKERS button··· .
f)ZONE2 ON/OFF button····
00UICK SELECT buttons
OV. AUX INPUTconneetors
Remove the cap covering the connectors when
you want to use them.
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C!)SETUP MIC jack .(18)
.. SYSTEM SETUP button (21)
':&SURR. MODE / SURR. PARA button (29,31)
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. .
•...... __ ... _-- ...'
[I~=:;='
SUIUlOUNO SURA. BACK/...., ASSIGN
:;::::;:;:;.;:;:;.;::::::. :::::;: :::;:::::;:;:;:::;:::;:::;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:::
SURA. BACK/
NIP ASSIGN :I ~ IiQ
-\..Jr-----I-
SPEAXEIlS
__ ~~---------'(,I
CENTBl
_Power cord (16)
o Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS)····· (9.49)
«D> FMI AM antenna terminals
(TUNER ANTENNA)············
(15)
.COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ··(11.13)
~ HDMI connectors··· (10. 11. 13)
"SIRIUS connector (SATTU) (15)
e DOCK CONTROL jack (12)
L:I~J
oDigital audio connectors
(OPTICAL ICOAXIAL)
(10 - 13. 15)
.VIDEO IS-VIDEO connectors (11 - 13)
.. Analog audio connectors
(AUDIO) .
(10 - 14)
GEXT. IN connectors········· (14)
•REMOTE CONTROL jacks 116)
o PRE OUT connector·· (9)
OACOUTLETS····.·.. (16)
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oZONE2 power buttons (50)
f) Source select buttons (37, 50)
'*' :To select "SIRIUS" as the input source, use
the
SAT TU button.
.Tuner system buttons·· .. ········· .. ····· (38.39)
GTest tone button (TEST) (24)
oMain zone power buttons (MAIN) (50)
•Surround mode buttons (29. 30, 32)
f) System setup button (SYSTEM) (21)
OSurround parameter button (PARA)··· (29.31)
oEnter button (ENT) .(21)
4I!>lnput mode button (INPUT)·· (37)
G)Cursor buttons (Ll\7<l [» (21)
=
=
=
[Rear]
oIndicator· .. ······· . .. (45)
f) Power buttons·· (37)
.QUICK SELECT buttons (44)
GSource select buttons (37, 50)
'*' :To select "SIRIUS" as the input source. use
the
SAT TU button.
oSystem buttons··· (42. 46)
•AUDIO DELAY button ... ... ... .. (25)
f)Cur50r buttons (Ll\7<l [» (21)
oDYNAMIC VOLUME button·· (34)
o RESTORER button·· (35)
4I!> SOURCE CONTROL switches····· ··· (38)
G) Remote control signal transmitter
~ Master volume control buttons (38. 50)
i) MUTING button· (38. 50)
~ NIGHT button·· .. (35)
4i MULTEQ button·· ..... (33)
(3 Channel select (CH SEL) I
ENTER button············ (21, 43)
[ Front]
Remote Control Unit. :
DENON
.~[.)j.
If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly. the button on the opposite side will be activated too.
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Component video connections
(Green) G 3----6::. " ~(Y)
(Blue) GG(PB/CB)
(Red) GG(PR/CR)
Component video cable
S-Video connections
Optical cable
Preparations
Coaxial digital connections
(Ora nge) G9:]ID:mJ e&fI]::> G
Coaxial digital (75 O/ohms pin-plug) cable
Optical digital connections
~ U-----""""i(} I]]
Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
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Connections
Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats
are described
in this owner's manual. Please select the types of
connections suited for the equipment you are connecting.
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made
on the AVR-1609. For details, refer
to the instructions for the
respective connection items below.
-N·n.
•Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been
completed.
•When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of
the other components.
•Be sure
to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left,
right with right).
•Do not bundle power cords together
with connection cables. Doing
so
can result in humming or noise.
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Analog connections (stereo) @
O----r::()@
(White) G
(Red) ~
S-Video cable
Video connections
(Black) G,eO:-------":LDP G75 O/ohms pin-plug video cable
fInput
Output
Video signal:
tOutput Input
19-pin HDMI cable
1Input
1Output
(Yellow) G-4[]::------:::l> G
AOutput
1Input
Audio signal:
+
Pin-plug cable
Speaker cables
Stereo pin-plug cable
Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)
Speaker connections
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The illustration below shows abasic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8speakers and
amonitor. I
,_----- Surround back speakers
Center speaker
'__ Surround speakers
Speaker Connections
Subwoofer
Front speakers
Place the front speakers to the
sides
of the monitor or screen and
as flush with the screen surface as
possible.
•
The table below shows atypical speaker configuration for the AVR-1609.
~
FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
LRLRLR 1 speaker
7.1-channels 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(FRONT A+B) -
7.1-channels 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0
6.1-channels 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0
5.1-channels 0 0 0 0 0 -- - 0
3.1-channels 0 0 0 - - ---0
2.1-channels 0 0 -- - - --0
2-channels 0 0 ----- - -
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If the core wires touch the rear panel and the
screws etc .. or the ±sides touch each other. the
protection circuit will be activated and the power
indicator will flash red at intervals of 0.5 secs.
If the protection circuit is activated. the speaker
output is isolated. and the power supply goes to
the standby state. If the power supply is turned
off. after the power supply cord is withdrawn.
please confirm that speaker cable and input cable
are connected.
Also, if replaying large sound levels by using
aspeaker having an impedance less than that
specified (eg. 4O/ohmsl. the temperature will
rise. and the protection circuit might be activated.
The power supply will go into the standby state.
and the power indicator will flash red at 2second
intervals.
In this case. please switch off the power supply.
and wait until the AVR-1609 has cooled down.
and the surrounding ventilation is good.
Even if there are no problems with the surround-
ing ventilation and connections. in the event of
the protection circuit becoming activated. due to
thinking that the AVR-1609 has failed. please con-
tact DENON Service center after switching off.
Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before
inserting the banana plug.
2TtU'Rthe speaker terminal
.coooterclockwise to loosen
it.
1
Peel offabollt 0.03 ft/lO rom
.ofsbeathing from the tip of
thes~er cable, then either
twist the core ~ tiglltlyor
terminate it.
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels
and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers
being connected to the AVR-1609, and be sure to
interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.
Connecting the Speaker Cables
3=~:~s:a:~ :~:
s~er tenlliJlal.
-N'U-
•Use speakers with an impedance of 6to 16
O/ohms. When using front A and Bspeakers
simultaneously. use speakers with an impedance
of 12 to 16 O/ohms.
•Connect the speaker cables in such away that
they do not stick out of the speaker terminals.
The protection circuit may be activated if the core
wires touch the rear panel or if the + and -sides
touch each other (Gr "Protection circuit").
•Never touch the speaker terminals while the
power supply is connected. Doing so could result
in electric shock.
Front speakers
AICenter speaker II Surround speakers
DO DOD
=
Example: 5.1-channels
'* L: Left
R : Right
-Mm-
For surround back speakers:
• By default. the AVR-1609's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "ZONE2". To use as the surround back
speaker for the main zone. change the "Amp Assign" setting (Grpage 27).
•When using just one surround back speaker. connect it to the left channel (SBL).
For ZONE2 speakers:
• For multi-zone connection and operation. see "Amp Assign /Multi-zone Connections and Operations"
(Grpage 49).
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Connecting Equipment with HOMI connectors
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•HOMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format.
When connecting to amonitor, etc., equipped with a OVI-O connector, connection is possible using an
HOMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video
signals will not be output.
•When connecting using
an HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly
due to poor connections with the connected cable. etc.
•The audio and video signals input to the AVR-1609's HOMIinput connector are output unchanged from
the HOMIoutput connector. Because of this, the sound is output from the monitor connected using the
HDMI connectors, but
in order to take full advantage of the AVR-1609's playback sound, turn the TV's
volume down.
•If the connected monitor or
OVD player only has aDVI-D connector, use an HDMI/OVI converter cable.
When using aDVI cable. no audio signals are transmitted.
•Use aDeep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices.
-N-O.
•The AVR-1609 cannot be controlled from another device via the HOMI cable.
•Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor's resolution. In this case,
switch the
OVO player's resolution to aresolution with which the monitor is compatible.
•Use acable on which the
HOMIIogo is indicated (a certified HOMI product) for connection to the HOMI
connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using acable other than one on which the HOMI
logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-eertified product).
•If the monitor or
OVO player does not support Deep Color, deep color signal transfer is not possible.
•If the monitor or OVO player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not possible.
•
The audio signal input to the HDMI
inputconnectorcannot beplayed on
the AVR-l609. Input the audio signal
to the digital audio input connector or
analog audio input connector.
When HOMI input signals are sent
to the
monitor
as HOMI output, both video and
audio are output to the monitor.
HOMI
OUT
DVD player
--- AUDIO ---
. AUDIO COAlCIAL
OUT
LA·
.~O~'
'* The AVR-1609 is equipped for HOMI version 1.3a. This version is compatible with other versions,
allowing connection to
all components equipped with an HOMI connector.
'* The AVR-1609 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Oeep Color.
'* The AVR-1609 can be connected to adevice equipped with an HOMI output connector using an HDMI
cable.
'* The AVR-1609 is compatible with HOMI Ver. 1.3a Oeep Color and xvYCc.
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•
The audio signal input to
the HDMI input connector
cannot be played on the
AVR-1609. Input the audio
signal to the digital audio
input connector or analog
audio input connector.
HOMI
OUT
Carefully check the left (L) and right (A) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
correctly.
Connecting the Playback Components
Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
DVDplayer
--- AUDIO ---
AUOIO COAXIAl. .
OUT 'OUT
~ . R ...
~~-~
.. The same method can be used to connect an HOP (High-Definition Player) such as aBlu-ray Disc
player.
.. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup"
-"Input Setup" -"Digitalin Assign" (l3T"page
25).
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Because video signals are output from the AVR-1609's monitor output terminal in the same format as the
video input signals, the monitor output terminal should be of the same
type as the terminal used for
input,
Monitor output
terminals
o
Video connector
y
~PlI/ClI
•
000
Component video Monitor
connectors
·0
•
10
S-Video connector
..
'N·na
eThe AVR-1609 supports foW video input formats:
HDMI, component video, S-video
and video.
Because video signals are output from the
AVR-
1609's monitoroutput terminal in the same format
as the video input signals, the monitor output
terminal should be of the same
type as the
terminal used for input.
e
The component video connectors may be
indicated differently on your monitor. For details,
see the monitor's operating instructions.
eTo
play the sound by AVR-1609, make analog or
digital audio output connections to AVR-1609's
audio input connectors.
---~I> ~
HDMI connector
le;J
HDMI connector
[Flow of video signals inside theAVR-1609)
High picture
quality playback
Connecting the Monitor
Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
y
~....,;a
I=
Ji
000
Component video
connectors
I=
Jl
0
S-Video connector
I=
J~
0
Video connector
Video input terminals
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Use aDENON control dock for iPod (ASD-l R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod
to the AVR-1609. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod's
operating instructions.
CD player
---AUOIQ--
'COAXIAL AIJDIQ
OUT OUT'
L' R
~ .•. ·~.G
Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
When using
an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" -"Input
Setup" -
"Digitalin Assign" (G?page 25).
•With the default settings, the iPod
can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.
•
To assign the iPod to aconnector other than VCR (iPodl. make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input
Setup" -"iPod Assign" (G?page 25).
-N-n4
Video/S-Video or Component Video connections are required to playback iPod Video or Photos on
TV monitor.
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--VIOEO--
Video cassette recorder ---------- .....
-V1DEO--
Connecting the Recording Components
Carefully check the left (Ll and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
correctly.
Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
When recording
via the AVR·1609, the playback device's cable must be ofthe same type as the cable used
to connect the AVR·1609's VCR OUT connector.
Example: TV IN ~ S-Video cable: VCR OUT ~ S-Video cable
TV IN ~ Video cable: VCR OUT ~ Video cable
•
The audio signal input to
the HOMIinputconnector
cannot be played on the
AVR·1609, Input the audio
signal to the digital audio
input connector or analog
audio input connector.
TV tuner
Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
When using acoaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" -"Input
Setup" -
"Digitalin Assign" (@"page 25).
,¢(.n.
Because video signals are output from the AVR-1609's monitor output terminal in the same format as the
video input signals,
the monitor output tenninal should be of the same type as the tenninal used for
input.
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DVD player IExternal decoder
------- AUDIO -------
Sl.Il- FRONT. ceNTER SURROUND SURROUND
. WOOFER .. BACK
L R
GG
Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
•
To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors,
press the
INPUT MODE button on the main unit or the INPUT button
on the remote control unit and select "EXT. IN" (GY'page 37).
•
The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player
(GY'page
11) .
•
To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1609's EXT.
IN connector with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output
connector.
Video camera I
Game console
- VIDEO - - AUDIO -
Connections to Other Devices
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and
outputs,
and be sure to interconnect correctly.
Select the terminal
to use and connect the device.
CD recorder I
MD recorder I
Tape deck
--AUDlO--
AIJDlO AUDIO
lHOUT
L R L •R
GG e~ ..
I" CDReC:Q,~,~,l;.Mtl:R~c)fderi·Tap'.Q~k;\~
Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
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FM indoor antenna
(supplied)
Ground
Direction of broadcasting station
fMMI'""'l
Jl 75 OJohms
~ Coaxial cable
~"",!,",,,,,,!,",- ... _I
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article
82040 of the NEC which provides guidelines
for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
,ii~ ," >c" h.;,:,VH··CQ.Il~,.,,~f,AMantennaa 'C");;,.· s,
1. Push the 2. Insert the 3. Return the
lever. conductor. lever.
AM outdoor antenna
EAST
the input
Setup"
SOUTH
©2006
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. "SIRIUS", the SIRIUS dog logo,
and channel names and logos
are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite
Radio Inc.
When connecting the Optical terminal, set
Optical terminal allocations for "System
"Input Setup" -"Digitalin Assign",
in "SIRIUS".
-N·U •
Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner
connection have been completed.
oPositioning the Antenna
For aconsistent satellite signal, the antenna must be positioned
correctly.
Use the following map to determine which area you are in
and position the antenna accordingly.
Area 1:Point the antenna toward the sky in the east, northeast, or
southeast, either through awindow or outside.
Area 2:Point the antenna toward the sky in the north or northeast,
either through awindow or outside.
Area 3:Point the antenna toward the sky in the north or northwest,
either through awindow or outside.
Area 4:Point the antenna toward the sky in the west, northwest, or
southwest, either through awindow or outside.
Area 5: Put the antenna outside and point it straight up. The antenna
cannot be used indoors.
WEST
*When connecting digital audio.
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SiriusConnect Home Tuner
SIRIUS, cQn"~Qr
• The AVR-1609 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. You can
receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect
Home Tuner and subscribing to the
SIRIUS service.
•
Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel.
•Position the Home
Tuner antenna near asouth-facing window to
receive the best signal.
For details, see "Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs"
(!3rpage 40).
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of
the SiriusConnect Home Tuner.
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o AM loop antenna assembly
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•These outlets supply power to external audio
equipment.
•The power supplied from these outlets turns
on and
off together
with the set's power switch.
•Audio equipment
with atotal power consumption
of 120W (1 A) can be connected.
Power cord
To household
~~!-"';''':':''':':''':':;';';;'-~:::1ii!j5l'i.III= bJ power outlet
lAC 120
V, 60 Hz)
Connecting the Power Cord
Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord.
t~[·n·
•Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.
•Only use the
AC outlets to plug in audio equipment. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or
anything other than audio equipment.
b. With the antenna attached
J:~+t
Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.
Bend
in the reverse direction.
Connect to the
AM
@antenna terminals. ® ~
[jJ) ~
ri\ a. With the antenna on top of
\!I any stable surface.
®}[ID
Remove the vinyl tie and take
out the connection line.
~+j;)
Mount
tN.n.
•Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.
•Even if
an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.
•Make sure the
AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel.
Once Connections are Completed
Extension jack for future use.
(Connect devices corresponding
with room to room function to
this
jack.)
Infrared
sensor
r;;~=;ln~p;ut~I>l!.....!I>l~Output
Infrared ~. c::::J I EllJ
retransmitler ~·~~~~thEl,BlEI
Connecting aRoom-to-Room Remote Control Unit
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Operations
Auto Setup (~page 1B :"'20)
"* When the setup microphone is connected.
::i Start Menu
•Step 1: Speaker Detection
•Step 2: Measurement
•Step 3: Calculation
•
Step 4: Check
• Step 5: Store
,. '" '''I ",' '" ,., <
Examples of Front Display
Some typical examples are described below.
Item number
Currently selected line
Menu number
t~-----------r-----(c~u~rr~e~n~t~s~e~ttt;in~g;------i
Press the <J button to select.
Parameter l(1Fpage31 ~ 35) .•
':::I Speaker Setup IGrpage 22 -24i
•Speaker Configuration
• Subwoofer Mode Setup
•Distance
•Crossover Frequency
•Test Tone
•Restore
o Surround Parameter
• Mode
•Cinema EO
• D. Comp
• LFE
•Center Image
•Panorama
•Dimension
•Center Width
:::I Status
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::i Input Setup IGrpage 24 •. 26)
• HDMlln Assign
•
Digitalin Assign
•iPod Assign
• Audio Delay
•EXT. IN Subwoofer Level
• Auto Preset Memory
•Parental Lock
•
Edit Lock Code
·DelayTime
•Effect Level
•Room Size
•SB
CHOUT
•SUBWOOFER ATT.
•
Subwoofer
•Tone Control
•Bass
U
Audio Input Signal
::::1 Option Setup IGrpage 27. 28)
• Amp Assign
•
Volume Control
·
Volume Limit
· Power On Level
·
Mute Level
•ZONE2 Volume Control
·ZONE2 Volume Limit
·ZONE2 Power On Level
·ZONE2
Mute Level
• Auto Surround Mode
•Direct Mode Setup
• Remote 10 Setup
•Treble
•
MultEQ
•Dynamic EO
• Dynamic Volume
•DV Setting
•RESTORER
• Night Mode
•Default
.'') .-,
T.Tone
'/ e SOdl-------i
t '--------------'
Currently selected line