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... each input device • Volume Level Limiter, for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Input / Output Terminals: IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog Audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. The AVR-1909 is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki...
... each input device • Volume Level Limiter, for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Input / Output Terminals: IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog Audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. The AVR-1909 is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki...
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... d Source Delete 36 f On-Screen Display 36 g Quick Select Name 36 h Remote ID Setup 36 j 2Way Remote 36 k Display 37 l Setup Lock 37 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 16 Video Camera / Game Console 16 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 XM connector 17 SIRIUS connector 18 Antenna terminals... 45 r Stereo Playback 45 Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode 46 Parameter Adjusting the parameters 46 Surround Parameter 47 Surround Parameter 47 Tone 49 Audyssey Settings 49 RESTORER 51 Night Mode 51 Audio Delay 51
... d Source Delete 36 f On-Screen Display 36 g Quick Select Name 36 h Remote ID Setup 36 j 2Way Remote 36 k Display 37 l Setup Lock 37 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 16 Video Camera / Game Console 16 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 XM connector 17 SIRIUS connector 18 Antenna terminals... 45 r Stereo Playback 45 Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode 46 Parameter Adjusting the parameters 46 Surround Parameter 47 Surround Parameter 47 Tone 49 Audyssey Settings 49 RESTORER 51 Night Mode 51 Audio Delay 51
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Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 69 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output 71 Multi-zone Operations 72 Turning the Power On and Off 72 Selecting the Input Source 72 ...65 Presetting 65 Operating Preset Components 65 Punch Through Function 68 Sub Remote Control Unit (RC-1107 68 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Information Status 52 a MAIN ZONE 52 s ZONE2 52 ...
Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 69 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output 71 Multi-zone Operations 72 Turning the Power On and Off 72 Selecting the Input Source 72 ...65 Presetting 65 Operating Preset Components 65 Punch Through Function 68 Sub Remote Control Unit (RC-1107 68 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Information Status 52 a MAIN ZONE 52 s ZONE2 52 ...
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q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 65 ~ 67) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp...b b b Wall 30° 30° (RC-1107) or Approx. 23 feet / 7 m (RC-1099) NOTE The set to the standby mode. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before using the unit. • Cautions on using mobile... this unit in a confined space, such as possible. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1909, the included main remote control unit (RC-1099) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below...
q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 65 ~ 67) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp...b b b Wall 30° 30° (RC-1107) or Approx. 23 feet / 7 m (RC-1099) NOTE The set to the standby mode. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before using the unit. • Cautions on using mobile... this unit in a confined space, such as possible. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1909, the included main remote control unit (RC-1099) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below...
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... RESTORER mode is selected. Q5 Tuner reception mode indicators This lights according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to the settings of the front A and B speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Display ...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 turned on. Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections...
... RESTORER mode is selected. Q5 Tuner reception mode indicators This lights according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to the settings of the front A and B speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Display ...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 turned on. Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections...
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...49) t Q2 Q3 Q6 Channel select (CH SEL) / ENTER button 59, 63) n Sub remote control unit for ZONE2 Q4 (RC-1107) SOURCE CONTROL switch settings and q operable buttons Q5 Q6 n When operating MAIN ZONE w i o "CD", "iPod/NETWORK" b1 "AUDIO" or "TUNER" b2 n When operating ZONE2 ...Q0 e "AUDIO" r Q1 "ZONE2" Q2 t y Q3 NOTE u With this setting, only ZONE2 buttons can function when the control dock for operable buttons. b2 : T o select "XM" as the input source, use the SAT TU1/2 button. ENGLISH...
...49) t Q2 Q3 Q6 Channel select (CH SEL) / ENTER button 59, 63) n Sub remote control unit for ZONE2 Q4 (RC-1107) SOURCE CONTROL switch settings and q operable buttons Q5 Q6 n When operating MAIN ZONE w i o "CD", "iPod/NETWORK" b1 "AUDIO" or "TUNER" b2 n When operating ZONE2 ...Q0 e "AUDIO" r Q1 "ZONE2" Q2 t y Q3 NOTE u With this setting, only ZONE2 buttons can function when the control dock for operable buttons. b2 : T o select "XM" as the input source, use the SAT TU1/2 button. ENGLISH...
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.... Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1909. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When...
.... Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1909. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When...
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... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1909. 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT A/B SURROUND CENTER L R LR SS S SS SS S SS SS S SS SS...speakers Place the front speakers to "ZONE2" by default, audio is set to the sides of the amplifier combined with MAIN ZONE, change the "Amp Assign" setting to "7.1ch" (vpage 35). • W hen using just ...
... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1909. 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT A/B SURROUND CENTER L R LR SS S SS SS S SS SS S SS SS...speakers Place the front speakers to "ZONE2" by default, audio is set to the sides of the amplifier combined with MAIN ZONE, change the "Amp Assign" setting to "7.1ch" (vpage 35). • W hen using just ...
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... DTS-HD Discs (examples) CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio DVD-Audio, Blu-ray DVD-Video Blu-ray • When the AVR-1909 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are theoretically compatible with the HDMI's CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. Copyright protection system...output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - b The AVR-1909 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for a copyright protection system called "HDCP" (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). b The AVR-1909 is HDCP-compatible. When using , refer to the AVR-1909. • To output the sound ...
... DTS-HD Discs (examples) CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio DVD-Audio, Blu-ray DVD-Video Blu-ray • When the AVR-1909 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are theoretically compatible with the HDMI's CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. Copyright protection system...output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - b The AVR-1909 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for a copyright protection system called "HDCP" (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). b The AVR-1909 is HDCP-compatible. When using , refer to the AVR-1909. • To output the sound ...
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... 32). NOTE • The component video connectors may be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Select the terminal to use...
... 32). NOTE • The component video connectors may be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Select the terminal to use...
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CD Player CD player "6%*0 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® Use a DENON control dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - ENGLISH 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications "...connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 42). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-1909. "(input source to the control dock for...
CD Player CD player "6%*0 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® Use a DENON control dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - ENGLISH 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications "...connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 42). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-1909. "(input source to the control dock for...
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...). • When recording via the AVR-1909, the playback device's cable must be sure to interconnect correctly. "Component In" (vpage 42). Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 47*%&0 7*%&0 */ */ 7*%&0 47*%&0 7*%&0 065 065 )%.* 065 "6%*0 065 -3 "6%*0 "6%*0 */ -3 015*$"065 015*$"*/ LR LR LR LR When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting...
...). • When recording via the AVR-1909, the playback device's cable must be sure to interconnect correctly. "Component In" (vpage 42). Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 47*%&0 7*%&0 */ */ 7*%&0 47*%&0 7*%&0 065 065 )%.* 065 "6%*0 065 -3 "6%*0 "6%*0 */ -3 015*$"065 015*$"*/ LR LR LR LR When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting...
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...receiver. All rights reserved. 17 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 -3 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-1909..." (vpage 56, 57). "Input Mode" - IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - IN" (vpage 41). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home ...
...receiver. All rights reserved. 17 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 -3 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-1909..." (vpage 56, 57). "Input Mode" - IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - IN" (vpage 41). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home ...
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...setting "Input Setup" - Area 3 : Point the antenna toward the sky in and position the antenna accordingly. Area 5 : Put the antenna 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.... Use the following map to receive the best signal. NORTH SKY WEST qt r w e EAST b...
...setting "Input Setup" - Area 3 : Point the antenna toward the sky in and position the antenna accordingly. Area 5 : Put the antenna 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.... Use the following map to receive the best signal. NORTH SKY WEST qt r w e EAST b...
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.... • For instructions on installing and operating separately sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller is possible. The AVR-1909's status information as well as iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller's display. "2Way Remote" - NOTE •...program source in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at the same time (vpage 69 ~ 72). Pre-main amplifier (ZONE2) "6%*0 "6%*0 */ -3 External Controller RF remote receiver 3$3$* LR LR ENGLISH "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Extension jack for...
.... • For instructions on installing and operating separately sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller is possible. The AVR-1909's status information as well as iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller's display. "2Way Remote" - NOTE •...program source in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at the same time (vpage 69 ~ 72). Pre-main amplifier (ZONE2) "6%*0 "6%*0 */ -3 External Controller RF remote receiver 3$3$* LR LR ENGLISH "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Extension jack for...
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... cord. Do not use the AC outlets to external audio equipment. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set's power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected. Power cord To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connection...
... cord. Do not use the AC outlets to external audio equipment. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set's power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected. Power cord To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connection...
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...the item you want to set , then press ENTER. When or [A.MENU] is the default value. [Selectable items] A B A + B 4 To change , then press o p to that point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off. 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 you want to fi...
...the item you want to set , then press ENTER. When or [A.MENU] is the default value. [Selectable items] A B A + B 4 To change , then press o p to that point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off. 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 you want to fi...
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... examples are described below. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Examples of the currently selected settings menu. Front Sp. Press o to input characters. A Amp Assign Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod Dock :... None *Rename:DVD •DV¡ - *Rename:DVD Rename•- When highlighted, press i to change the setting GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please ...
... examples are described below. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Examples of the currently selected settings menu. Front Sp. Press o to input characters. A Amp Assign Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod Dock :... None *Rename:DVD •DV¡ - *Rename:DVD Rename•- When highlighted, press i to change the setting GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please ...
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... or wall as shown in Example w, measuring at multiple positions throughout the listening area as shown in Example q. To make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this is not possible then... set • Volume: "12 o'clock" position • Crossover frequency: "Maximum/Highest Frequency" • Low pass filter: "Off" • Standby mode: "Off" NOTE •...
... or wall as shown in Example w, measuring at multiple positions throughout the listening area as shown in Example q. To make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this is not possible then... set • Volume: "12 o'clock" position • Crossover frequency: "Maximum/Highest Frequency" • Low pass filter: "Off" • Standby mode: "Off" NOTE •...
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...test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEQ automatic speaker setup. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Turn the AVR-1909 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from front speakers B. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote... a series of test tones through each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices as...
...test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEQ automatic speaker setup. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Turn the AVR-1909 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from front speakers B. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote... a series of test tones through each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices as...
