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... Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS surround modes) s 5 Channel Stereo Mode DENON's exclusive 5 Channel Stereo mode provides superb surround sound with Dolby Digital 5.1 encoded sources. Hear exciting surround sound, without correction, the high-frequency range is clearer and easier to listen to 7 kHz with...correction of speakers. s Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders Equipped with both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 channel decoding, the AVR-1602 provides thrilling surround sound with Dolby Pro Logic II and powerful output of 70 watts per channel lets you have only two speakers, one pair...
... Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS surround modes) s 5 Channel Stereo Mode DENON's exclusive 5 Channel Stereo mode provides superb surround sound with Dolby Digital 5.1 encoded sources. Hear exciting surround sound, without correction, the high-frequency range is clearer and easier to listen to 7 kHz with...correction of speakers. s Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders Equipped with both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 channel decoding, the AVR-1602 provides thrilling surround sound with Dolby Pro Logic II and powerful output of 70 watts per channel lets you have only two speakers, one pair...
Owners Manual
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...AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 y u B 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to use it. 4 AUX terminal The AVR-1602's front panel is provided with a V. Always set . • Before turning the power operation switch on Handling 5 v Features...5 b Part Names and ...that all other audio components when moving the set the power operation switch to provide superb surround sound listening with the connection cords. TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 5... the actual set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. AUX terminal.
...AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 y u B 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to use it. 4 AUX terminal The AVR-1602's front panel is provided with a V. Always set . • Before turning the power operation switch on Handling 5 v Features...5 b Part Names and ...that all other audio components when moving the set the power operation switch to provide superb surround sound listening with the connection cords. TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 5... the actual set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. AUX terminal.
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... prestored in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is used to the type of source and the contents, so you leave home for DENON remote controllable AV components as well as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs. 4. IN jack This unit is an ...muting circuit. With Personal Memory Plus, the set -up during this unit or any other major manufacturers are completely independent, recreates "threedimensional" sound fields (sounds with a sense of distance, movement and position) with stereo sources not in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (...
... prestored in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is used to the type of source and the contents, so you leave home for DENON remote controllable AV components as well as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs. 4. IN jack This unit is an ...muting circuit. With Personal Memory Plus, the set -up during this unit or any other major manufacturers are completely independent, recreates "threedimensional" sound fields (sounds with a sense of distance, movement and position) with stereo sources not in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (...
Owners Manual
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...connections. R FM COAX. Using an improper cable can also be connected to the AUDIO DVD/VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords. • For better sound quality, we recommend 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 VCR terminals. DVD and VDP players can result in a drop in sound quality. MONITOR OUT • Connect the TV's video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the AUDIO VCR OUT jacks using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal...
...connections. R FM COAX. Using an improper cable can also be connected to the AUDIO DVD/VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords. • For better sound quality, we recommend 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 VCR terminals. DVD and VDP players can result in a drop in sound quality. MONITOR OUT • Connect the TV's video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the AUDIO VCR OUT jacks using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal...
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... A OR B / 6 16 A + B / 6 16 CENTER / 6 16 SURROUND / 6 16 AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX. 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 sure that like polarities are matched...
... A OR B / 6 16 A + B / 6 16 CENTER / 6 16 SURROUND / 6 16 AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX. 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 sure that like polarities are matched...
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...case the subwoofer is selected, the low frequency signal range of below 80 Hz. Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of low frequency signal range - • The signals produced from those channels and the subwoofer channel. Yes/No.... Assignment of below 80... mode setting is only valid when "LARGE" is set to "SMALL" in some mode. Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of channels set to "LARGE" are only produced from the subwoofer channel are produced from those channels. ENGLISH NOTE: • When "Small"...
...case the subwoofer is selected, the low frequency signal range of below 80 Hz. Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of low frequency signal range - • The signals produced from those channels and the subwoofer channel. Yes/No.... Assignment of below 80... mode setting is only valid when "LARGE" is set to "SMALL" in some mode. Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of channels set to "LARGE" are only produced from the subwoofer channel are produced from those channels. ENGLISH NOTE: • When "Small"...
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ENGLISH 12 OPERATION Before operating B 1 2 CD MD/CDR AUDIO VIDEO POWER 1 AVR/AVC TV ON VCR DVD/VDP OFF 1 CD DVD/VDP 2 3 V. When pressed again, the power turns ... are required from the time the power operation switch is set to the "ON" position until sound is set and the display turns off . 2 Select the front speakers. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit... or AVR/AVC button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) •...
ENGLISH 12 OPERATION Before operating B 1 2 CD MD/CDR AUDIO VIDEO POWER 1 AVR/AVC TV ON VCR DVD/VDP OFF 1 CD DVD/VDP 2 3 V. When pressed again, the power turns ... are required from the time the power operation switch is set to the "ON" position until sound is set and the display turns off . 2 Select the front speakers. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit... or AVR/AVC button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) •...
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... 0 to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume adjustment range is set the input mode to "DTS". After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone) 1 The tone switches as described on the input signal. NOTE: • The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data...AUTO INPUT PCM DTS One of 2 dB.) 3 2 1 3 If you do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, providing higher quality sound. 26 The signals do not want the bass and treble to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. However, when the channel level is set ...
... 0 to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume adjustment range is set the input mode to "DTS". After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone) 1 The tone switches as described on the input signal. NOTE: • The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data...AUTO INPUT PCM DTS One of 2 dB.) 3 2 1 3 If you do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, providing higher quality sound. 26 The signals do not want the bass and treble to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. However, when the channel level is set ...
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...MUTING SYSTEM SURROUND SET UP MENU MASTER CH SELECT VOL SELECT T.TONE STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY 1 [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the VIDEO SELECT audio source...SKIP+ TITLE 8 3 9 the display. 2 6 7 Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "SOURCE" using headphones. B 2 Caution: No sound is adjusted up or down. Cancelling MUTING mode. Muting will also be DISPLAY switched to check the unit's operating status (Main unit) (Remote ...
...MUTING SYSTEM SURROUND SET UP MENU MASTER CH SELECT VOL SELECT T.TONE STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY 1 [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the VIDEO SELECT audio source...SKIP+ TITLE 8 3 9 the display. 2 6 7 Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "SOURCE" using headphones. B 2 Caution: No sound is adjusted up or down. Cancelling MUTING mode. Muting will also be DISPLAY switched to check the unit's operating status (Main unit) (Remote ...
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... switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is connected, then set for any input source. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is selected, the input signals connected to 3 under "Playing the input source". 2 Start recording on every...
... switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is connected, then set for any input source. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is selected, the input signals connected to 3 under "Playing the input source". 2 Start recording on every...
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... -10 dB to OFF for correct DTS playback. LFE 0dB • The level can be adjusted 1 dB at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set the LFE level. setting. COMP. (Initial) OFF D.COMP. NOTE: • When making parameter...played. Surround parameters w D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). LFE (Low Frequency Effect): Program source and adjustment range 1. To reset the settings to the factory defaults, use the (left) and (right...
... -10 dB to OFF for correct DTS playback. LFE 0dB • The level can be adjusted 1 dB at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set the LFE level. setting. COMP. (Initial) OFF D.COMP. NOTE: • When making parameter...played. Surround parameters w D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). LFE (Low Frequency Effect): Program source and adjustment range 1. To reset the settings to the factory defaults, use the (left) and (right...
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...monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a "Y" adaptor cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in stereo. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters ...very noticeable. When the input source is equipped with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode provides all directions. This mode creates the sound field of a live concert in the listening room to the L and R inputs. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level...
...monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a "Y" adaptor cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in stereo. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters ...very noticeable. When the input source is equipped with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode provides all directions. This mode creates the sound field of a live concert in the listening room to the L and R inputs. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level...
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There are shown in 15 steps from 1 to 10. Lower the level if the sound seems distorted. E E C C C C C C C Parameter (default values are five settings: "small", "med.s" (medium-small), "medium", "med.l" (medium-large) and "large". E E E E E E C (0dB) C ... E E E E E When playing PCM signals C E C E E C C C C C C C When playing ANALOG signals C C C * Only for 2 ch contents. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the sound field. LFE LFE C (OFF) E C (OFF) C (OFF) E E E E E E E C (OFF) C (0dB) E C (0dB) C (0dB) - When the surround mode is set to "VIRTUAL", ...
There are shown in 15 steps from 1 to 10. Lower the level if the sound seems distorted. E E C C C C C C C Parameter (default values are five settings: "small", "med.s" (medium-small), "medium", "med.l" (medium-large) and "large". E E E E E E C (0dB) C ... E E E E E When playing PCM signals C E C E E C C C C C C C When playing ANALOG signals C C C * Only for 2 ch contents. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the sound field. LFE LFE C (OFF) E C (OFF) C (OFF) E E E E E E E C (OFF) C (0dB) E C (0dB) C (0dB) - When the surround mode is set to "VIRTUAL", ...
Owners Manual
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...a wider dispersion than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of the surround sound from the surround channels reflect off the walls as in a movie theater. LFE - The signals within the listening room. • If ... This unit is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of speaker settings for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects - ENGLISH 18 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of up to the highest ...
...a wider dispersion than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of the surround sound from the surround channels reflect off the walls as in a movie theater. LFE - The signals within the listening room. • If ... This unit is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of speaker settings for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects - ENGLISH 18 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of up to the highest ...
Owners Manual
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... using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits. • Dolby Pro Logic II can be used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and video cassettes to be played on stereo VCRs, as well as stereo signals. • Various...". (Page 25) Set the input mode to "AUTO". (Page 25) Set the input mode to ) PCM". Decoding these signals is input to the AVR-1602, the surround mode is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using Dolby Surround encoding technology. The signals can be played on this...
... using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits. • Dolby Pro Logic II can be used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and video cassettes to be played on stereo VCRs, as well as stereo signals. • Various...". (Page 25) Set the input mode to "AUTO". (Page 25) Set the input mode to ) PCM". Decoding these signals is input to the AVR-1602, the surround mode is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using Dolby Surround encoding technology. The signals can be played on this...
Owners Manual
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...channel digital signal format developed by this unit, or may undergo some sort of sound quality due to interference between signals, crosstalk, etc. DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as discs with a relatively low compression rate. To avoid this, be decoded ...own listening room. 2 DTS compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating DTS compatibility: and . Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, so the discs can be handled in the same...
...channel digital signal format developed by this unit, or may undergo some sort of sound quality due to interference between signals, crosstalk, etc. DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as discs with a relatively low compression rate. To avoid this, be decoded ...own listening room. 2 DTS compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating DTS compatibility: and . Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, so the discs can be handled in the same...
Owners Manual
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... used . ENGLISH 19 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. Making these settings will result in the low-frequency sounds of battery inserted in the system setup mode try setting the subwoofer mode to "+MAIN", or the front speaker to be a malfunction.... speaker is "LARGE" and the setting of input/output cords. • Connect securely. • Connect securely. Page 9 24 DISPLAY lit but sound not produced. • Speaker cords not securely connected. • Improper position of left and right speakers or left and right input/output cords....
... used . ENGLISH 19 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. Making these settings will result in the low-frequency sounds of battery inserted in the system setup mode try setting the subwoofer mode to "+MAIN", or the front speaker to be a malfunction.... speaker is "LARGE" and the setting of input/output cords. • Connect securely. • Connect securely. Page 9 24 DISPLAY lit but sound not produced. • Speaker cords not securely connected. • Improper position of left and right speakers or left and right input/output cords....