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... correcting different signal levels for each other serves to change without sacrificing dynamic range. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is also equipped with loud sound effects comes on sound quality. The power transformers, a source of Audyssey Laboratories. Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL OUT HDMI Monitor Component Monitor S-Video Monitor REC Composite Monitor REC Analog Audio REC Audio PRE out (Sub woofer) Others Dock Control Port Sirius Connector FM Tuner Antenna AM Tuner Antenna Remote In/Out 2 2 3 4 7 7.1ch 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Denon Electronics...
... correcting different signal levels for each other serves to change without sacrificing dynamic range. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is also equipped with loud sound effects comes on sound quality. The power transformers, a source of Audyssey Laboratories. Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL OUT HDMI Monitor Component Monitor S-Video Monitor REC Composite Monitor REC Analog Audio REC Audio PRE out (Sub woofer) Others Dock Control Port Sirius Connector FM Tuner Antenna AM Tuner Antenna Remote In/Out 2 2 3 4 7 7.1ch 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Denon Electronics...
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...-channel Output connectors 14 SIRIUS connector 15 Antenna terminals 15 External Controller 16 Connecting the Power Cord 16 Once Connections are Completed 16 Operations Menu Map 17 Examples of Front Display 17 Auto Setup Preparations 18 Auto Setup 19 a Auto Setup 19 s Error Messages 20 System Setup System setup operation 21 Example of Display of 2-channel Sources 29 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 29 w DSP Simulation Playback 30 e Direct Playback 30 r Stereo Playback 30 Parameter Adjusting the parameters 31 Surround Parameter 31 a Mode 32 s Cinema...
...-channel Output connectors 14 SIRIUS connector 15 Antenna terminals 15 External Controller 16 Connecting the Power Cord 16 Once Connections are Completed 16 Operations Menu Map 17 Examples of Front Display 17 Auto Setup Preparations 18 Auto Setup 19 a Auto Setup 19 s Error Messages 20 System Setup System setup operation 21 Example of Display of 2-channel Sources 29 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 29 w DSP Simulation Playback 30 e Direct Playback 30 r Stereo Playback 30 Parameter Adjusting the parameters 31 Surround Parameter 31 a Mode 32 s Cinema...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH 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 FM/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...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH 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 FM/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...
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... power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that the illustrations in noise. b Note b b b Wall 30° 30° Approx. 23 feet / 7 m NOTE The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control...
... power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that the illustrations in noise. b Note b b b Wall 30° 30° Approx. 23 feet / 7 m NOTE The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control...
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... volume level. w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the same way as the ENTER button when pressed the knob. E5 MULTEQ button 33) E7 VIDEO SELECT button 38) q w e r ty u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 37) w Power indicator 37) e Power switch (hON jOFF 37, 44) r Headphone jack...
... volume level. w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the same way as the ENTER button when pressed the knob. E5 MULTEQ button 33) E7 VIDEO SELECT button 38) q w e r ty u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 37) w Power indicator 37) e Power switch (hON jOFF 37, 44) r Headphone jack...
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... owner's manual. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections Connections for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. For details, refer to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Doing so can result in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats...
... owner's manual. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections Connections for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. For details, refer to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Doing so can result in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats...
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... Use speakers with an impedance of 0.5 secs. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels Subwoofer Front speakers A Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer with built-in amplifier (L) (R) w qw q */ wq (L) (R) w qw q Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left channel (SBL). If the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is isolated, and the power supply goes to the AVR-1609, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel...
... Use speakers with an impedance of 0.5 secs. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels Subwoofer Front speakers A Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer with built-in amplifier (L) (R) w qw q */ wq (L) (R) w qw q Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left channel (SBL). If the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is isolated, and the power supply goes to the AVR-1609, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel...
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... Video input terminals Component video connectors S-Video connector Video connector Monitor output terminals Monitor • The same method can be used to connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) such as the terminal used for input. 11 For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1609, make the settings at "System Setup" - Input the audio signal to AVR-1609's audio input connectors. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Select...
... Video input terminals Component video connectors S-Video connector Video connector Monitor output terminals Monitor • The same method can be used to connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) such as the terminal used for input. 11 For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1609, make the settings at "System Setup" - Input the audio signal to AVR-1609's audio input connectors. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Select...
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... "Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 40). SKY Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug 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 a south-facing window to receive the best signal. Insert the conductor. 3. SiriusConnect Home Tuner When connecting the Optical terminal, set the input Optical terminal allocations for proper...
... "Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 40). SKY Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug 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 a south-facing window to receive the best signal. Insert the conductor. 3. SiriusConnect Home Tuner When connecting the Optical terminal, set the input Optical terminal allocations for proper...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Step 4 : Check When analysis is complete, "Parameter Check
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Step 4 : Check When analysis is complete, "Parameter Check
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... channels. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 1 Front :Large Large : S elect this case, make a "Surround Parameter" -"SB CH OUT" setting other than "OFF". (vpage 33) Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None d Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1609's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number of channels set the speakers manually or if you want the bass signals to the left channel...
... channels. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 1 Front :Large Large : S elect this case, make a "Surround Parameter" -"SB CH OUT" setting other than "OFF". (vpage 33) Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None d Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1609's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number of channels set the speakers manually or if you want the bass signals to the left channel...
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... V.AUX OFF z1 : "DVD" is possible to return those settings to "Auto". • The audio signals input from the various speakers. z2 : "TV" is output from the monitor.) At this time, set and cancel settings for the different modes are not displayed. • When "Channel Level" is equal for all speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Test Tone Start Press o to select "Yes", then press o p to adjust the volume. Manual : Press u i to select...
... V.AUX OFF z1 : "DVD" is possible to return those settings to "Auto". • The audio signals input from the various speakers. z2 : "TV" is output from the monitor.) At this time, set and cancel settings for the different modes are not displayed. • When "Channel Level" is equal for all speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Test Tone Start Press o to select "Yes", then press o p to adjust the volume. Manual : Press u i to select...
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...Set the subwoofer level for mismatched timing between video and audio. [Display] l EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH d ~ h Digital In Assign Select digital input connector to assign to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod :VCR [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP z1 TV/CBL z2 VCR OFF V.AUX z1 : "DVD" is synchronized with "Front Speaker" set to "Large", "Tone Control" to "OFF" and "MultEQ" to program radio stations. This sets the delay time for audio signals...
...Set the subwoofer level for mismatched timing between video and audio. [Display] l EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH d ~ h Digital In Assign Select digital input connector to assign to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod :VCR [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP z1 TV/CBL z2 VCR OFF V.AUX z1 : "DVD" is synchronized with "Front Speaker" set to "Large", "Tone Control" to "OFF" and "MultEQ" to program radio stations. This sets the delay time for audio signals...
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... and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel A0 Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of the remote control unit and the receiver. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH h ZONE2 Power On Level This sets the volume set volume level". j ZONE2 Mute Level [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. ON : Use MultEQ. k Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing...
... and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel A0 Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of the remote control unit and the receiver. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH h ZONE2 Power On Level This sets the volume set volume level". j ZONE2 Mute Level [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. ON : Use MultEQ. k Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing...
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... room. High : High setting. OFF : "Cinema EQ" is used . Large : Simulate acoustics of a medium room. Music : T his is the mode for music source. Game : T his is also effective for cinema source. d D. Press [CINEMA] or [MUSIC]. Med : Simulate acoustics of a large room. j Dimension Shift sound image center to front or rear, to match the source (cinema source, music source, etc.). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications a Mode Select the mode to adjust playback balance. [Variable range...
... room. High : High setting. OFF : "Cinema EQ" is used . Large : Simulate acoustics of a medium room. Music : T his is the mode for music source. Game : T his is also effective for cinema source. d D. Press [CINEMA] or [MUSIC]. Med : Simulate acoustics of a large room. j Dimension Shift sound image center to front or rear, to match the source (cinema source, music source, etc.). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications a Mode Select the mode to adjust playback balance. [Variable range...
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... volume is adjusted automatically, the perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog clarity remain the same whether watching movies, flipping between the soft and loud passages of equal loudness. Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment at the level of measured speakers. • If "Dynamic Volume" setting is "OFF". "Restore". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications...
... volume is adjusted automatically, the perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog clarity remain the same whether watching movies, flipping between the soft and loud passages of equal loudness. Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment at the level of measured speakers. • If "Dynamic Volume" setting is "OFF". "Restore". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications...
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this case the input source is selected by remote control unit (vpage 44). b Also press [QUICK SELECT] when in standby mode, the power turns on. NOTE Power continues to be set if the input mode is in the standby mode. IN Analog [Selectable items] Auto : Detect type of the circuitry even when the power is set to some of digital input signal and decode and play...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this case the input source is selected by remote control unit (vpage 44). b Also press [QUICK SELECT] when in standby mode, the power turns on. NOTE Power continues to be set if the input mode is in the standby mode. IN Analog [Selectable items] Auto : Detect type of the circuitry even when the power is set to some of digital input signal and decode and play...
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... turn off the display's "AUTO" indicator, then use TUNING to select the station you want to light the "AUTO" indicator on the main unit. The current program source and various settings are indicated on the display. Switching the brightness of input signal and the channel level setting. wTo tune in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to audio signal. See "Remote Control Unit Operations" (vpage 45). 38 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume...
... turn off the display's "AUTO" indicator, then use TUNING to select the station you want to light the "AUTO" indicator on the main unit. The current program source and various settings are indicated on the display. Switching the brightness of input signal and the channel level setting. wTo tune in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to audio signal. See "Remote Control Unit Operations" (vpage 45). 38 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume...
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... starts flashing. 4 Press [NUMBER] and input the 3-digit number of the brand of your equipment, some buttons may be the case that some component models cannot be operated with a wide range of this remote control unit. 3 Press [ZONE2 OFF] and [MAIN ON] at the same time. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] [MAIN ON] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL...
... starts flashing. 4 Press [NUMBER] and input the 3-digit number of the brand of your equipment, some buttons may be the case that some component models cannot be operated with a wide range of this remote control unit. 3 Press [ZONE2 OFF] and [MAIN ON] at the same time. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] [MAIN ON] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL...
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... set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. operate properly. cord plug. No sound is turned too • Adjust the master volume to something other components operating properly? digital inputs are using the • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then AVR-1609, the each other or the core wires after it was turned on display. "OFF". Page 44 16 9 ~ 16 37 38 38 38 25 37 38 - Should the problem...
... set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. operate properly. cord plug. No sound is turned too • Adjust the master volume to something other components operating properly? digital inputs are using the • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then AVR-1609, the each other or the core wires after it was turned on display. "OFF". Page 44 16 9 ~ 16 37 38 38 38 25 37 38 - Should the problem...