Literature/Product Sheet
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...Sirius and XM Satellite Radio ready • State-of -Use • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ wireless) • Optional iPod Audio/Photo and Video Playback Dock (ASD-1R) • Optional iPod/iPhone Audio/... stable drive • Dual power transformers • Denon customized block capacitors • Compressed Audio Restorer High quality Video • Discrete devices for optimum playback of existing DVDs - New model information AVR-1909 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and 1080p...
...Sirius and XM Satellite Radio ready • State-of -Use • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ wireless) • Optional iPod Audio/Photo and Video Playback Dock (ASD-1R) • Optional iPod/iPhone Audio/... stable drive • Dual power transformers • Denon customized block capacitors • Compressed Audio Restorer High quality Video • Discrete devices for optimum playback of existing DVDs - New model information AVR-1909 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and 1080p...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...the memory audio or other items without the OSD (On-Screen Display) on TV monitor. • Three Quick Select Buttons • Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection • Auto Surround Back Channels on for auto-detection of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode •..., 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com 1739 0608 A The 2-line display also makes it down again when a commercial with loud sound effects comes on. The AVR-1909 is endowed with a powerful rectifier circuit with 12,000μF block capacitors and a...
...the memory audio or other items without the OSD (On-Screen Display) on TV monitor. • Three Quick Select Buttons • Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection • Auto Surround Back Channels on for auto-detection of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode •..., 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com 1739 0608 A The 2-line display also makes it down again when a commercial with loud sound effects comes on. The AVR-1909 is endowed with a powerful rectifier circuit with 12,000μF block capacitors and a...
Owners Manual - English
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on .... If so, move the mobile phone away from this unit when it is supplied to operate properly. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 65 ~ 67) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the...not attempt to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1909, the included main remote control unit (RC-1099) can also be in use for long periods. • When...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on .... If so, move the mobile phone away from this unit when it is supplied to operate properly. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 65 ~ 67) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the...not attempt to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1909, the included main remote control unit (RC-1099) can also be in use for long periods. • When...
Owners Manual - English
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...left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections Connections for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables ...: Output Input Input Output Input Output Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1909. Doing so can result in this owner's manual. Preparations Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the instructions...
...left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections Connections for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables ...: Output Input Input Output Input Output Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1909. Doing so can result in this owner's manual. Preparations Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the instructions...
Owners Manual - English
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... into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-1909 to a monitor. • The AVR-1909's video input/output circuitry is input, the video conversion function might not operate. "HDMI Information" (vpage 53). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Video Conversion Function •...
... into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-1909 to a monitor. • The AVR-1909's video input/output circuitry is input, the video conversion function might not operate. "HDMI Information" (vpage 53). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Video Conversion Function •...
Owners Manual - English
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... */ (R) wq ENGLISH Center speaker wq Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of AVR-1909 is not output from the surround back speakers. SS - - - S - - - - S - - - SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER L R 1 speaker SS - S - - - When using 7.1-channel. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below...
... */ (R) wq ENGLISH Center speaker wq Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of AVR-1909 is not output from the surround back speakers. SS - - - S - - - - S - - - SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER L R 1 speaker SS - S - - - When using 7.1-channel. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below...
Owners Manual - English
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... the event of the protection circuit becoming activated, due to thinking that they do not stick out of 0.5 secs. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + ...the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in such a way that the AVR-1909 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is connected. Protection circuit If the core wires touch the rear panel and ...
... the event of the protection circuit becoming activated, due to thinking that they do not stick out of 0.5 secs. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + ...the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in such a way that the AVR-1909 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is connected. Protection circuit If the core wires touch the rear panel and ...
Owners Manual - English
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...8226; Use a cable on the combination of components in some cases the video signals will not work. • The AVR-1909 is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are transmitted. • Use...connector, connection is possible using a DVI cable, no audio signals are theoretically compatible with HDMI's CEC. The AVR-1909 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to its setup. • It does not operate with televisions or players that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video ...
...8226; Use a cable on the combination of components in some cases the video signals will not work. • The AVR-1909 is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are transmitted. • Use...connector, connection is possible using a DVI cable, no audio signals are theoretically compatible with HDMI's CEC. The AVR-1909 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to its setup. • It does not operate with televisions or players that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video ...
Owners Manual - English
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...settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-1909. ENGLISH 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications iPod "4%/8 RL RL When using an optical cable for iPod (ASD-1R...or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "(input source to the control dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Assign" - CD Player CD player "6%*0 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ...
...settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-1909. ENGLISH 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications iPod "4%/8 RL RL When using an optical cable for iPod (ASD-1R...or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "(input source to the control dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Assign" - CD Player CD player "6%*0 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ...
Owners Manual - English
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...Video cable • When using a coaxial cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 42). • When recording via the AVR-1909, the playback device's cable must be sure to use and connect the device. NOTE Do not connect the output... of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1909's VCR OUT connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Select the terminal to interconnect correctly.
...Video cable • When using a coaxial cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 42). • When recording via the AVR-1909, the playback device's cable must be sure to use and connect the device. NOTE Do not connect the output... of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1909's VCR OUT connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Select the terminal to interconnect correctly.
Owners Manual - English
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...; The AVR-1909 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. IN connectors, press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - All...
...; The AVR-1909 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. IN connectors, press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - All...
Owners Manual - English
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... the sky in the west, northwest, or southwest, either through a window or outside . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications SIRIUS connector • The AVR-1909 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. The antenna cannot be positioned correctly. For details, see "Listening to determine which area you are...
... the sky in the west, northwest, or southwest, either through a window or outside . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications SIRIUS connector • The AVR-1909 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. The antenna cannot be positioned correctly. For details, see "Listening to determine which area you are...
Owners Manual - English
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...the same time (vpage 69 ~ 72). "Option Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is possible. The AVR-1909's status information as well as iPod can be browsed... Output Infrared sensor • When using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to play a different program source in combination with an RF Remote Controller is connected, the...
...the same time (vpage 69 ~ 72). "Option Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is possible. The AVR-1909's status information as well as iPod can be browsed... Output Infrared sensor • When using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to play a different program source in combination with an RF Remote Controller is connected, the...
Owners Manual - English
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... and the settings menu screen turns off. b To return to finish. When or [A.MENU] is displayed. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Menu Operations ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main... the main unit Button only on the main unit or main remote control unit. 1 Press or [A.MENU]. MENU] uiop ENTER RETURN With the AVR-1909, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Press ui to select the item...
... and the settings menu screen turns off. b To return to finish. When or [A.MENU] is displayed. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Menu Operations ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main... the main unit Button only on the main unit or main remote control unit. 1 Press or [A.MENU]. MENU] uiop ENTER RETURN With the AVR-1909, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Press ui to select the item...
Owners Manual - English
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.... Step 1 : Speaker Detection F Menu screen F q 1-1.Start Menu w Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Auto Setup Please place microphone Audyssey MultEQ amtaienarlihsetiegnhitngatpositionS.tep1:SpeaFkreorntDeStpe.ctionYes Center Sp. Once started, MultEQ will increase in volume. ... your speakers. Turn the AVR-1909 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from front speakers B. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Auto Setup Optimize settings for front channel...
.... Step 1 : Speaker Detection F Menu screen F q 1-1.Start Menu w Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Auto Setup Please place microphone Audyssey MultEQ amtaienarlihsetiegnhitngatpositionS.tep1:SpeaFkreorntDeStpe.ctionYes Center Sp. Once started, MultEQ will increase in volume. ... your speakers. Turn the AVR-1909 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from front speakers B. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Auto Setup Optimize settings for front channel...
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...being stored. • When storing is too low. w Disconnect the setup microphone from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected. · The surround back, but the surround speaker was output from the AVR-1909. n To cancel storing Press ui to measure again. NOTE Do ...much noise in the room for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the AVR-1909. Ambient noise is too high or Level is complete, "Storing complete. Front R :None Retry Cancel Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Caution! away. • Try again when the surroundings are quieter. • ...
...being stored. • When storing is too low. w Disconnect the setup microphone from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected. · The surround back, but the surround speaker was output from the AVR-1909. n To cancel storing Press ui to measure again. NOTE Do ...much noise in the room for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the AVR-1909. Ambient noise is too high or Level is complete, "Storing complete. Front R :None Retry Cancel Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Caution! away. • Try again when the surroundings are quieter. • ...
Owners Manual - English
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... this when using large speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the "Amp Assign" setting to "7.1ch" (vpage 35). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None ...Select surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE Since "Amp Assign" of AVR-1909 is set to "ZONE2" by subwoofer. [Selectable items] LFE : P lay low range and LFE signal of the speaker but according to ...
... this when using large speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the "Amp Assign" setting to "7.1ch" (vpage 35). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None ...Select surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE Since "Amp Assign" of AVR-1909 is set to "ZONE2" by subwoofer. [Selectable items] LFE : P lay low range and LFE signal of the speaker but according to ...
Owners Manual - English
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... When "Screensaver" is no video signal, flickering of the remote control unit and the receiver. For details on -screen display when there is not prevented. OFF : T urn display... used from the display. [Selectable items] ON : Use this source. When using the AVR-1909 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1099), use 2-way remote control. When set... 3 minutes. iPod Information This sets the time the on . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH d Source Delete Remove input sources...
... When "Screensaver" is no video signal, flickering of the remote control unit and the receiver. For details on -screen display when there is not prevented. OFF : T urn display... used from the display. [Selectable items] ON : Use this source. When using the AVR-1909 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1099), use 2-way remote control. When set... 3 minutes. iPod Information This sets the time the on . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH d Source Delete Remove input sources...
Owners Manual - English
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications k Assign Assign input sources to this source. [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V..... OFF : Cancel repeat mode. For details on how to select, set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-1909 and monitor are not connected, the input is used connected to "Assign", if AVR-1909 and control dock for each menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage 22). 42 HDMI2 : A ssign HDMI2 input connector. HDMI3...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications k Assign Assign input sources to this source. [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V..... OFF : Cancel repeat mode. For details on how to select, set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-1909 and monitor are not connected, the input is used connected to "Assign", if AVR-1909 and control dock for each menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage 22). 42 HDMI2 : A ssign HDMI2 input connector. HDMI3...
Owners Manual - English
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...: This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1" and the AVR-1909's "AFDM" setting is for high quality sound. The tone can be off balance with...76, 77) to stereo music sources. MATRIX : This mode lets you cannot select DENON original surround mode. The sound is output from all speakers. VIRTUAL : This mode... a satisfactory surround effect. Depending on the program source being used. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital...
...: This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1" and the AVR-1909's "AFDM" setting is for high quality sound. The tone can be off balance with...76, 77) to stereo music sources. MATRIX : This mode lets you cannot select DENON original surround mode. The sound is output from all speakers. VIRTUAL : This mode... a satisfactory surround effect. Depending on the program source being used. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital...