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...the-art Denon Solutions for Hi-Fi Sound Quality / Compressed Audio Restorer) - Faroudja DCDi Video Processing • Analog video to HDMI scaling up to use (QUICK SELECT / Audyssey DYNAMIC EQ + DYNAMIC VOLUME) - New model information AVR-1909 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby ... receiver masterfully controls a variety of media for ultimate HD video performance in each block • Denon's High Picture Quality Circuitry, to enhance enjoyment of -Use • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ The AVR-1909 ...
...the-art Denon Solutions for Hi-Fi Sound Quality / Compressed Audio Restorer) - Faroudja DCDi Video Processing • Analog video to HDMI scaling up to use (QUICK SELECT / Audyssey DYNAMIC EQ + DYNAMIC VOLUME) - New model information AVR-1909 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby ... receiver masterfully controls a variety of media for ultimate HD video performance in each block • Denon's High Picture Quality Circuitry, to enhance enjoyment of -Use • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ The AVR-1909 ...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...for each other serves to suppress mutual vibration with the power transformers and other sources of vibration. • Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats restores higher frequency sounds, along with rich, deeper bass. Direct mounting... on TV monitor. • Three Quick Select Buttons • Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection • Auto Surround Back Channels on sound quality. and other items without sacrificing dynamic range. The AVR-1909 is endowed with a powerful rectifier circuit with 12,000μF block ...
...for each other serves to suppress mutual vibration with the power transformers and other sources of vibration. • Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats restores higher frequency sounds, along with rich, deeper bass. Direct mounting... on TV monitor. • Three Quick Select Buttons • Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection • Auto Surround Back Channels on sound quality. and other items without sacrificing dynamic range. The AVR-1909 is endowed with a powerful rectifier circuit with 12,000μF block ...
Owners Manual - English
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...using the unit. • Cautions on using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this unit when it . 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...this unit may form on . About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1909, the included main remote control unit (RC-1099) can also be sure to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 65 ~ 67) ...
...using the unit. • Cautions on using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this unit when it . 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...this unit may form on . About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1909, the included main remote control unit (RC-1099) can also be sure to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 65 ~ 67) ...
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... cable Analog connections (monaural, for the equipment you are described in this owner's manual. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating...: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1909.
... cable Analog connections (monaural, for the equipment you are described in this owner's manual. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating...: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1909.
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... a monitor output with the type of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-1909 can be converted into analog signals. • 1080p component video input signals cannot be output to AVR-1909. "HDMI Information" (vpage 53). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Video Conversion Function •...
... a monitor output with the type of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-1909 can be converted into analog signals. • 1080p component video input signals cannot be output to AVR-1909. "HDMI Information" (vpage 53). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Video Conversion Function •...
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... to the sides of the monitor or screen and as possible. S S - - - S - - - - 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...
... to the sides of the monitor or screen and as possible. S S - - - S - - - - 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...
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...about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker terminals. Even if there are connected. 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 ... (v "Protection circuit"). • Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is withdrawn, please confirm that the AVR-1909 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after switching off. Doing so could result in such a way that specified (eg, 4 Ω/ohms), ...
...about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker terminals. Even if there are connected. 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 ... (v "Protection circuit"). • Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is withdrawn, please confirm that the AVR-1909 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after switching off. Doing so could result in such a way that specified (eg, 4 Ω/ohms), ...
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... HDCP-compatible. When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - The AVR-1909 is equipped for a copyright protection system called "HDCP" (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). "HDMI Audio Out" - In this function will not...Audio DVD-Audio, Blu-ray DVD-Video Blu-ray • When the AVR-1909 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-1909 and monitor using , refer to its setup. • It does not operate with televisions or players that are not...
... HDCP-compatible. When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - The AVR-1909 is equipped for a copyright protection system called "HDCP" (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). "HDMI Audio Out" - In this function will not...Audio DVD-Audio, Blu-ray DVD-Video Blu-ray • When the AVR-1909 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-1909 and monitor using , refer to its setup. • It does not operate with televisions or players that are not...
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"Assign" - "(input source to the AVR-1909. CD Player CD player "6%*0 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to which iPod Dock assigned...)" - iPod "4%/8 RL RL When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - ENGLISH 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications "Digital In" (vpage 42). • With the default settings, the iPod can ...
"Assign" - "(input source to the AVR-1909. CD Player CD player "6%*0 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to which iPod Dock assigned...)" - iPod "4%/8 RL RL When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - ENGLISH 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications "Digital In" (vpage 42). • With the default settings, the iPod can ...
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... check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be of the component connected to the AVR-1909's OPTICAL2 output connector to interconnect correctly. NOTE Do not connect the output of the same type as the cable used to connect the..."6%*0 "6%*0 */ -3 015*$"065 015*$"*/ LR LR LR LR When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 42). • When recording via the AVR-1909, the playback device's cable must be sure to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. 15
... check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be of the component connected to the AVR-1909's OPTICAL2 output connector to interconnect correctly. NOTE Do not connect the output of the same type as the cable used to connect the..."6%*0 "6%*0 */ -3 015*$"065 015*$"*/ LR LR LR LR When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 42). • When recording via the AVR-1909, the playback device's cable must be sure to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. 15
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... operating instructions of XM Satellite Radio Inc. "Input Mode" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Component with Multi-channel Output connectors..."6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-1909 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • ...• XM Ready® is an XM Ready® receiver. IN" (vpage 41). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-...
... operating instructions of XM Satellite Radio Inc. "Input Mode" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Component with Multi-channel Output connectors..."6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-1909 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • ...• XM Ready® is an XM Ready® receiver. IN" (vpage 41). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications SIRIUS connector • The AVR-1909 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. When making connections, also refer to determine which area you are trademarks of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner..... © 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform the setting "Input Setup" - You can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service. • Plug ...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications SIRIUS connector • The AVR-1909 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. When making connections, also refer to determine which area you are trademarks of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner..... © 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform the setting "Input Setup" - You can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service. • Plug ...
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...settings at the same time (vpage 69 ~ 72). 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 watching the RF ... used to play a different program source in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to this jack.) Input Output Infrared sensor • When using in ZONE2 at menu "Manual...
...settings at the same time (vpage 69 ~ 72). 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 watching the RF ... used to play a different program source in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to this jack.) Input Output Infrared sensor • When using in ZONE2 at menu "Manual...
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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 ... to enter the setting. 6 Press or [A.MENU] 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...
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 ... to enter the setting. 6 Press or [A.MENU] 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...
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...applied automatically. 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. The following items before proceeding. Step 5: Store NOTE ...televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices as possible. Turn the AVR-1909 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from front speakers B. a Start Menu The settings found ...
...applied automatically. 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. The following items before proceeding. Step 5: Store NOTE ...televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices as possible. Turn the AVR-1909 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from front speakers B. a Start Menu The settings found ...
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Error messages (examples) Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Caution! Ambient noise is too high or Level is now finished." If you are stored in the AVR-1909. is displayed on the on -screen display. away. • Try again when the surroundings are facing. • Adjust the...detected. • Displayed speaker connected with the • Check the polarities of the surround speakers was detected. · Sound was output from the AVR-1909. q Select "Store 0", then press o. • "Storing Please wait..." which the speakers are quieter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too...
Error messages (examples) Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Caution! Ambient noise is too high or Level is now finished." If you are stored in the AVR-1909. is displayed on the on -screen display. away. • Try again when the surroundings are facing. • Adjust the...detected. • Displayed speaker connected with the • Check the polarities of the surround speakers was detected. · Sound was output from the AVR-1909. q Select "Store 0", then press o. • "Storing Please wait..." which the speakers are quieter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too...
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...on how to select, set . Before making the settings, measure the distance from listening position to speakers. 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 ... Back Speaker 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 channels set to "Small". Small : ...
...on how to select, set . Before making the settings, measure the distance from listening position to speakers. 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 ... Back Speaker 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 channels set to "Small". Small : ...
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... on on the monitor screen. Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver. Default Reset the settings to the default values. OFF : T urn the screensaver function off... cannot be deleted. • Input sources set to "Delete" cannot be selected using the AVR-1909 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1099), use Remote ID "1" (default). When... this function can be used from the display. [Selectable items] ON : Use this source. h Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using SOURCE SELECT. When using a 2-...
... on on the monitor screen. Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver. Default Reset the settings to the default values. OFF : T urn the screensaver function off... cannot be deleted. • Input sources set to "Delete" cannot be selected using the AVR-1909 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1099), use Remote ID "1" (default). When... this function can be used from the display. [Selectable items] ON : Use this source. h Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using SOURCE SELECT. When using a 2-...
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... connector assigned. When HDMI is used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod Dock" is set to "Assign", if AVR-1909 and control dock for iPod to the monitor. IN connectors are transferred simultaneously. HDMI3 : A ssign HDMI3 input connector. None : No digital input ...V.AUX None Digital In Select digital input connector to assign to input connectors. OFF : Cancel repeat mode. 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 ...
... connector assigned. When HDMI is used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod Dock" is set to "Assign", if AVR-1909 and control dock for iPod to the monitor. IN connectors are transferred simultaneously. HDMI3 : A ssign HDMI3 input connector. None : No digital input ...V.AUX None Digital In Select digital input connector to assign to input connectors. OFF : Cancel repeat mode. 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 ...
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...+PLgx CINEMA MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 7.1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1" and the AVR-1909's "AFDM" setting is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena. z4 : When a signal is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". z2...set to stereo music sources. "SB CH Out" is "OFF", and "Amp Assign" is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) In the...
...+PLgx CINEMA MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 7.1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1" and the AVR-1909's "AFDM" setting is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena. z4 : When a signal is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". z2...set to stereo music sources. "SB CH Out" is "OFF", and "Amp Assign" is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) In the...