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... connectivity for iPod® and network streaming Ease-of-Use • Comes with 3D-compatible HDTVs. With 4 HDMI inputs, the AVR-391 can easily accommodate a wide variety of correcting different signal levels for each input device Others • Audio Delay function (max. ... Variable subwoofer crossover switching • Lower power consumption at stand-by 0.5 W (Standby) New model information AVR-391 AV Surround Receiver A/V Home Theater Receiver with 3D Video Connectivity The AVR-391 sets new standards for performance and affordability, and is packed with an optional Denon iPod dock.
... connectivity for iPod® and network streaming Ease-of-Use • Comes with 3D-compatible HDTVs. With 4 HDMI inputs, the AVR-391 can easily accommodate a wide variety of correcting different signal levels for each input device Others • Audio Delay function (max. ... Variable subwoofer crossover switching • Lower power consumption at stand-by 0.5 W (Standby) New model information AVR-391 AV Surround Receiver A/V Home Theater Receiver with 3D Video Connectivity The AVR-391 sets new standards for performance and affordability, and is packed with an optional Denon iPod dock.
Literature/Product Sheet
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...a source of vibration, have a 3D home theater where you can be enjoyed via the Denon Networked Control Dock. (Requires optional ASD-51W or ASD-51N dock) • High-definition audio support The AVR-391 has a decoder that let you simultaneously connect a variety of HDMI-equipped devices such as... 3D pass-through technology By connecting a 3D-compliant Blue-ray disc player and 3D-compliant TV to the AVR-391, you will have been securely mounted on the highly rigid bottom chassis. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www...
...a source of vibration, have a 3D home theater where you can be enjoyed via the Denon Networked Control Dock. (Requires optional ASD-51W or ASD-51N dock) • High-definition audio support The AVR-391 has a decoder that let you simultaneously connect a variety of HDMI-equipped devices such as... 3D pass-through technology By connecting a 3D-compliant Blue-ray disc player and 3D-compliant TV to the AVR-391, you will have been securely mounted on the highly rigid bottom chassis. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www...
Owners Manual - English
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... installed as power-supply cord or plug is connected. • Consult the local retailer authorized to the unit and must be within easy access by DENON may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from tip-over. 13. If this product does cause harmful interference...
... installed as power-supply cord or plug is connected. • Consult the local retailer authorized to the unit and must be within easy access by DENON may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from tip-over. 13. If this product does cause harmful interference...
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... front display 30 Input Setup 31 Option Setup 33 Adjusting the sound field effects 34 Information 37 Accessories Check that the illustrations in this DENON product. NOTE This symbol indicates points to make detailed settings 29 Menu map 29 Examples of terms 48 Troubleshooting 49 Resetting the microprocessor 51 Speci...
... front display 30 Input Setup 31 Option Setup 33 Adjusting the sound field effects 34 Information 37 Accessories Check that the illustrations in this DENON product. NOTE This symbol indicates points to make detailed settings 29 Menu map 29 Examples of terms 48 Troubleshooting 49 Resetting the microprocessor 51 Speci...
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Dock connecrivity for iPod® and network streaming If an optional DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W) is connected to this unit may result in noise. zAn Internet connection ...
Dock connecrivity for iPod® and network streaming If an optional DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W) is connected to this unit may result in noise. zAn Internet connection ...
Owners Manual - English
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n Before connecting the unit, turn off the power to using the correct install method. Channel Level Crossover Frequency 3 For optimum surround playback, adjustment of the distance of speakers and sound level of the connected devices, refer to be used. Set Up Speakers Speaker Configuration Bass Setting Distance Enjoy Blu-ray Disc and DVD in a home theater. Simple version Basic version Simple version Simple version (Simple setup guide) ENGLISH Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to all devices. Standard settings have been made for...
n Before connecting the unit, turn off the power to using the correct install method. Channel Level Crossover Frequency 3 For optimum surround playback, adjustment of the distance of speakers and sound level of the connected devices, refer to be used. Set Up Speakers Speaker Configuration Bass Setting Distance Enjoy Blu-ray Disc and DVD in a home theater. Simple version Basic version Simple version Simple version (Simple setup guide) ENGLISH Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to all devices. Standard settings have been made for...
Owners Manual - English
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The protection circuit may be sure to 90 cm) higher than 5.1-channel speakers. Surround Front speaker speaker 2 - 3 ft / 60 - 90 cm GViewed from the sideH When using the example of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it. FL SW 120˚ FR C 22 - 30˚ Speakers Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the this unit, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - Connecting the speaker cables Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of ...
The protection circuit may be sure to 90 cm) higher than 5.1-channel speakers. Surround Front speaker speaker 2 - 3 ft / 60 - 90 cm GViewed from the sideH When using the example of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it. FL SW 120˚ FR C 22 - 30˚ Speakers Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the this unit, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - Connecting the speaker cables Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of ...
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Simple version ENGLISH Connect Blu-ray Disc player and TV Use only an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (a certified HDMI product). When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc., we recommend you use "High Speed HDMI cable" or "High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet" for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. Doing so can result in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • Do not bundle power cords together with built-in amplifier SL FR C Speaker cables (sold separately) SR )%.* 065 HDMI cable (sold separately...
Simple version ENGLISH Connect Blu-ray Disc player and TV Use only an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (a certified HDMI product). When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc., we recommend you use "High Speed HDMI cable" or "High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet" for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. Doing so can result in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • Do not bundle power cords together with built-in amplifier SL FR C Speaker cables (sold separately) SR )%.* 065 HDMI cable (sold separately...
Owners Manual - English
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Distance Channel Level Set distance from the listening position to each speaker. Crossover Freq. Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is displayed on the display of this unit. 3 Press POWER ON to the input of the speaker being used. ENGLISH 3 Turn on power 1 Turn on 6 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up speakers 1 2345 The settings for the following 5 items should be made: Speaker Config. Power on Power on the TV and subwoofer power. The menu returns to the previous item, press RETURN. • Exiting the Menu, press MENU while the menu is ...
Distance Channel Level Set distance from the listening position to each speaker. Crossover Freq. Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is displayed on the display of this unit. 3 Press POWER ON to the input of the speaker being used. ENGLISH 3 Turn on power 1 Turn on 6 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up speakers 1 2345 The settings for the following 5 items should be made: Speaker Config. Power on Power on the TV and subwoofer power. The menu returns to the previous item, press RETURN. • Exiting the Menu, press MENU while the menu is ...
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Even when the "S.B(Pre)" setting is other than "None", sound maynot be set to "Large". • When "Surround" is displayed on the playback source. Speaker Config. 3 Use ui to select "Speaker Setup", and then press ENTER. Surround Set the presence and size of the surround speakers. • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low frequencies. • Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for low frequencies. • None : Select when the surround speakers are underlined. 1 Press MENU. When "Front" is set to "Small", ...
Even when the "S.B(Pre)" setting is other than "None", sound maynot be set to "Large". • When "Surround" is displayed on the playback source. Speaker Config. 3 Use ui to select "Speaker Setup", and then press ENTER. Surround Set the presence and size of the surround speakers. • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low frequencies. • Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for low frequencies. • None : Select when the surround speakers are underlined. 1 Press MENU. When "Front" is set to "Small", ...
Owners Manual - English
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ENGLISH Set up speakers Bass Setting Default settings are not displayed. 4 Press ENTER to enter the setting. are underlined. 1 Use ui to always be set when "Speaker Config." - "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) setting is set to "None", "SBL" and "SBR" is set to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer. • "Mode" can be output from the subwoofer. zWhen the "Speaker Config." - Distance Bass Setting 8 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to select the frequency. FL / FR / C / SW / SL ...
ENGLISH Set up speakers Bass Setting Default settings are not displayed. 4 Press ENTER to enter the setting. are underlined. 1 Use ui to always be set when "Speaker Config." - "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) setting is set to "None", "SBL" and "SBR" is set to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer. • "Mode" can be output from the subwoofer. zWhen the "Speaker Config." - Distance Bass Setting 8 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to select the frequency. FL / FR / C / SW / SL ...
Owners Manual - English
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Default The "Channel Level" settings are returned to the default settings. • Yes : Reset to the defaults. • No : Do not reset to the defaults. 4 Press ENTER to select "Crossover Freq", and then press ENTER. r Once adjustment is completed, press TEST again. 1 Use ui to enter the setting. Front / Center / Surround / S.Back Specify crossover frequency for the different surround modes, use the operation see page 27. When using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to a higher frequency. • For speakers set to "Small", sound below the ...
Default The "Channel Level" settings are returned to the default settings. • Yes : Reset to the defaults. • No : Do not reset to the defaults. 4 Press ENTER to select "Crossover Freq", and then press ENTER. r Once adjustment is completed, press TEST again. 1 Use ui to enter the setting. Front / Center / Surround / S.Back Specify crossover frequency for the different surround modes, use the operation see page 27. When using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to a higher frequency. • For speakers set to "Small", sound below the ...
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ENGLISH 5 Play back disc 1 Press BD to switch an input source for a player used for playback. 2 Play the component connected to standby by pressing ON/STANDBY on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. 3 Adjust the sound volume. Set the listening mode according to the playback contents (cinema, music, etc.) or according to standby Press POWER OFF. VOL d Volume up VOL f Volume down MUTE Muting 4 Set the listening mode. To totally cut off the power, remove the power cord from the power outlet. 10 NOTE During power standby, a minimal amount of power is ...
ENGLISH 5 Play back disc 1 Press BD to switch an input source for a player used for playback. 2 Play the component connected to standby by pressing ON/STANDBY on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. 3 Adjust the sound volume. Set the listening mode according to the playback contents (cinema, music, etc.) or according to standby Press POWER OFF. VOL d Volume up VOL f Volume down MUTE Muting 4 Set the listening mode. To totally cut off the power, remove the power cord from the power outlet. 10 NOTE During power standby, a minimal amount of power is ...
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ENGLISH F Connections vpage 12 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 17 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 21 Basic version Advanced version n Refer to the pages indicated below for iPod Portable player Audio vpage 12, 13 vpage 12, 14 vpage 12, 14 vpage 12, 14 vpage 12 vpage 15 vpage 16 vpage 15 Connection - vpage 18 vpage 17 Playback Radio vpage 16 vpage 20 For speaker connections, see page 4. 11 Information Audio and video Connection Playback TV Blu-ray Disc player DVD player Set-top box (Satellite tuner or cable TV) Game console Digital camcorder Control ...
ENGLISH F Connections vpage 12 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 17 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 21 Basic version Advanced version n Refer to the pages indicated below for iPod Portable player Audio vpage 12, 13 vpage 12, 14 vpage 12, 14 vpage 12, 14 vpage 12 vpage 15 vpage 16 vpage 15 Connection - vpage 18 vpage 17 Playback Radio vpage 16 vpage 20 For speaker connections, see page 4. 11 Information Audio and video Connection Playback TV Blu-ray Disc player DVD player Set-top box (Satellite tuner or cable TV) Game console Digital camcorder Control ...
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Select an appropriate connection type according to the components to other components being connected. This unit supports HDCP. • If a device that supports Deep Color transmission, please use a cable compatible "High Speed HDMI cable" or "High Speed HDMI cable with an HDMI cable. • When connecting a device that does not support HDCP is connected to be limited by the HDMI audio specifications of the connected device regarding permissible inputs. • Only an HDMI signal is copyright protection technology comprised of data encryption and authentication of ...
Select an appropriate connection type according to the components to other components being connected. This unit supports HDCP. • If a device that supports Deep Color transmission, please use a cable compatible "High Speed HDMI cable" or "High Speed HDMI cable with an HDMI cable. • When connecting a device that does not support HDCP is connected to be limited by the HDMI audio specifications of the connected device regarding permissible inputs. • Only an HDMI signal is copyright protection technology comprised of data encryption and authentication of ...
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NOTE • No sound is used, the HDMI video signals are converted to DVI signals, allowing connection to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. n Settings related to HDMI connections Set as Necessary Set this device, use and connect the device. • For instructions on the combination of devices, the video signals may not be sure to connect the MONITOR output connector of the unit and the VIDEO input connector of the TV, using a video cable. Cables used , be output. Make separate audio connections. • Signals cannot be output to DVI-D devices that do not support HDCP...
NOTE • No sound is used, the HDMI video signals are converted to DVI signals, allowing connection to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. n Settings related to HDMI connections Set as Necessary Set this device, use and connect the device. • For instructions on the combination of devices, the video signals may not be sure to connect the MONITOR output connector of the unit and the VIDEO input connector of the TV, using a video cable. Cables used , be output. Make separate audio connections. • Signals cannot be output to DVI-D devices that do not support HDCP...
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"Input Assign" (vpage 31) For HD audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Express) playback, connect with HDMI (vpage 12 "Connecting an HDMI-compatible device"). ENGLISH Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see "Connecting an HDMI-compatible device" (vpage 12). NOTE If the DVD VIDEO input connector is assigned. Cables used for connections Video cables (sold separately) Video cable (Yellow) Audio cables (sold...
"Input Assign" (vpage 31) For HD audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Express) playback, connect with HDMI (vpage 12 "Connecting an HDMI-compatible device"). ENGLISH Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see "Connecting an HDMI-compatible device" (vpage 12). NOTE If the DVD VIDEO input connector is assigned. Cables used for connections Video cables (sold separately) Video cable (Yellow) Audio cables (sold...
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Cables used for connections Video cable Video cable (sold separately) (Yellow) Audio cable (sold separately) Portable player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 LR LR in Set as Necessary Set this case, set the input source to which the input source is connected via the PORTABLE IN jack of the unit, music from the portable player has priority. Cables used for connections Stereo mini plug cable Audio cable (sold separately) (White) L L Audio cable (Red) R R Digital camcorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 ENGLISH Connecting a portable player If a portable player is assigned. "...
Cables used for connections Video cable Video cable (sold separately) (Yellow) Audio cable (sold separately) Portable player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 LR LR in Set as Necessary Set this case, set the input source to which the input source is connected via the PORTABLE IN jack of the unit, music from the portable player has priority. Cables used for connections Stereo mini plug cable Audio cable (sold separately) (White) L L Audio cable (Red) R R Digital camcorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 ENGLISH Connecting a portable player If a portable player is assigned. "...
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... music stored on an iPod. • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately). • For instructions on a wall without assembling. Direction of broadcasting station FM outdoor antenna q w e AM loop antenna (supplied) "4%/ 75 Ω Coaxial cable Black... AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Suspend directly on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to FM/AM broadcasts"), fix the antenna with the DENON control dock for iPod's operating instructions.
... music stored on an iPod. • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately). • For instructions on a wall without assembling. Direction of broadcasting station FM outdoor antenna q w e AM loop antenna (supplied) "4%/ 75 Ω Coaxial cable Black... AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Suspend directly on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to FM/AM broadcasts"), fix the antenna with the DENON control dock for iPod's operating instructions.
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Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 17) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player (vpage 17) n Playing a portable player (vpage 17) n Playing an iPod® (vpage 18) n Tuning in the player. 2 Press POWER ON to turn on power to the unit. 3 Press BD or DVD to switch an input source for a player used for playback. Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player The following operations. q Turn on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. Adjusting the master volume Use VOL df to the level set at "Mute Level" (vpage 33). • To cancel, press MUTE ...
Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 17) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player (vpage 17) n Playing a portable player (vpage 17) n Playing an iPod® (vpage 18) n Tuning in the player. 2 Press POWER ON to turn on power to the unit. 3 Press BD or DVD to switch an input source for a player used for playback. Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player The following operations. q Turn on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. Adjusting the master volume Use VOL df to the level set at "Mute Level" (vpage 33). • To cancel, press MUTE ...