Literature/Product Sheet
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...sound experience. With 4 HDMI inputs, the AVR-391 can easily accommodate a wide variety of -Use • Comes with 3D-compatible HDTVs. 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... out (Repeater) • Stereo Mini Jack on front panel lets you connect any portable audio player State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5 ch...
...sound experience. With 4 HDMI inputs, the AVR-391 can easily accommodate a wide variety of -Use • Comes with 3D-compatible HDTVs. 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... out (Repeater) • Stereo Mini Jack on front panel lets you connect any portable audio player State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5 ch...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...minimum. • Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, embodying concepts for all 5 channels (75 W x 5 ch) To faithfully reproduce the original surround sound, each other serves to suppress mutual vibration with 3D, Deep Color, "x.v.Color" • Minimum Signal Path for their original pre-compressed quality to...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 a lively sonic ambience with the same power amp...
...minimum. • Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, embodying concepts for all 5 channels (75 W x 5 ch) To faithfully reproduce the original surround sound, each other serves to suppress mutual vibration with 3D, Deep Color, "x.v.Color" • Minimum Signal Path for their original pre-compressed quality to...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 a lively sonic ambience with the same power amp...
Owners Manual - English
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...ensure proper operation, please read these instructions are based mainly on remote control operation. Advanced version Information 1 Contents Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service network list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-1149 1... Trademark information 43 Surround 44 Explanation of front display 30 Input Setup 31 Option Setup 33 Adjusting the sound field effects 34 Information 37 Accessories Check that the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes...
...ensure proper operation, please read these instructions are based mainly on remote control operation. Advanced version Information 1 Contents Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service network list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-1149 1... Trademark information 43 Surround 44 Explanation of front display 30 Input Setup 31 Option Setup 33 Adjusting the sound field effects 34 Information 37 Accessories Check that the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes...
Owners Manual - English
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...game machine, HD video camera, etc. zAn Internet connection environment is equipped with a power amplifier that plays back highfidelity sound in temperature before moving the unit. • About Care • Wipe the cabinet and control panel clean with the unit, and should ... noise. Dock connecrivity for iPod® and network streaming If an optional DENON control dock for Blu-ray Disc players such as insecticide may form on Check once again that achieves high-quality surround sound play back. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other organic solvents as...
...game machine, HD video camera, etc. zAn Internet connection environment is equipped with a power amplifier that plays back highfidelity sound in temperature before moving the unit. • About Care • Wipe the cabinet and control panel clean with the unit, and should ... noise. Dock connecrivity for iPod® and network streaming If an optional DENON control dock for Blu-ray Disc players such as insecticide may form on Check once again that achieves high-quality surround sound play back. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other organic solvents as...
Owners Manual - English
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... the correct install method. Standard settings have been made for speakers to be used. For optimum surround playback, adjustment of the distance of speakers and sound level of the connected devices, refer to the user manuals for each channel, using the test tone, are required, depending on Set up Play back...
... the correct install method. Standard settings have been made for speakers to be used. For optimum surround playback, adjustment of the distance of speakers and sound level of the connected devices, refer to the user manuals for each channel, using the test tone, are required, depending on Set up Play back...
Owners Manual - English
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...", "S.B(Pre)" can not be set in "Crossover Frequency" (vpage 9) as the standard for low frequencies. • None : Select when a center speaker is other than "None", sound maynot be set to "Large". • When "Surround" is set to "None". "Large" is not displayed when "Front" is automatically set to enter the...
...", "S.B(Pre)" can not be set in "Crossover Frequency" (vpage 9) as the standard for low frequencies. • None : Select when a center speaker is other than "None", sound maynot be set to "Large". • When "Surround" is set to "None". "Large" is not displayed when "Front" is automatically set to enter the...
Owners Manual - English
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.... FL / FR / C / SW / SL / SR / SBLz / SBRz Select the speaker. "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) setting is set to "None", "SBL" and "SBR" is set to "LFE", no sound may be set to "None" in the distance between the speakers to select distance. NOTE Speakers set when "Speaker Config." - Bass Setting LFE •...
.... FL / FR / C / SW / SL / SR / SBLz / SBRz Select the speaker. "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) setting is set to "None", "SBL" and "SBR" is set to "LFE", no sound may be set to "None" in the distance between the speakers to select distance. NOTE Speakers set when "Speaker Config." - Bass Setting LFE •...
Owners Manual - English
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... of this setting can be set to enter the setting. Output test tone. 3 Use ui to select a speaker, and use o p to adjust the sound volume of the speaker size. 3 Press ENTER to "Small" at "Speaker Config." Test Tone Start 5 Press RETURN. The test tone is set to... front speakers. • The "Mode" setting (vpage 8) determines which speakers can be set to "LFE+Main", this unit, the "Channel Level" is output from the sound output. Full -" is set for outputting the test tone. z When the "Speaker Config." - "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) setting is set to "None", "SBL" and...
... of this setting can be set to enter the setting. Output test tone. 3 Use ui to select a speaker, and use o p to adjust the sound volume of the speaker size. 3 Press ENTER to "Small" at "Speaker Config." Test Tone Start 5 Press RETURN. The test tone is set to... front speakers. • The "Mode" setting (vpage 8) determines which speakers can be set to "LFE+Main", this unit, the "Channel Level" is output from the sound output. Full -" is set for outputting the test tone. z When the "Speaker Config." - "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) setting is set to "None", "SBL" and...
Owners Manual - English
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... power standby, a minimal amount of power is switched to standby by pressing ON/STANDBY on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. 3 Adjust the sound volume. GPower indicator status in standby modeH • Normal standby : Off You can also switch the power to standby Press POWER OFF. Set the listening...
... power standby, a minimal amount of power is switched to standby by pressing ON/STANDBY on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. 3 Adjust the sound volume. GPower indicator status in standby modeH • Normal standby : Off You can also switch the power to standby Press POWER OFF. Set the listening...
Owners Manual - English
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... not be output to use the optical digital connection. To listen to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. "Input Assign" (vpage 31) 13 NOTE • No sound is output when connected to TV audio through this to change the digital input connector to HDMI connections Set as Necessary Set this device, use...
... not be output to use the optical digital connection. To listen to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. "Input Assign" (vpage 31) 13 NOTE • No sound is output when connected to TV audio through this to change the digital input connector to HDMI connections Set as Necessary Set this device, use...
Owners Manual - English
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... Playback (Basic operation) n Selecting the input source (vpage 17) n Adjusting the master volume (vpage 17) n Turning off the sound temporarily Press MUTE. • The sound is "Absolute" GAdjustable rangeH 0.0 - 99.0 • The variable range differs according to be canceled by adjusting the master volume....Display" setting (vpage 33) is reduced to the level set at "Mute Level" (vpage 33). • To cancel, press MUTE again. 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®...
... Playback (Basic operation) n Selecting the input source (vpage 17) n Adjusting the master volume (vpage 17) n Turning off the sound temporarily Press MUTE. • The sound is "Absolute" GAdjustable rangeH 0.0 - 99.0 • The variable range differs according to be canceled by adjusting the master volume....Display" setting (vpage 33) is reduced to the level set at "Mute Level" (vpage 33). • To cancel, press MUTE again. 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®...
Owners Manual - English
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... Music" is displayed. zThis can be selected depends on the settings of input signals. "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) is not set to play back multichannel sound. • Which decoder can be selected when "Speaker Config." - DIRECT STEREO PLg (or PLgx)z VIRTUALz MULTI CH STEREOz DTS NEO:6z z ... or in source can be created. 2-channel Multi channel Surround Multi channel stereo playback (vpage 23) This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. 2-channel Multi channel Surround Virtual playback (vpage 23) This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front ...
... Music" is displayed. zThis can be selected depends on the settings of input signals. "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) is not set to play back multichannel sound. • Which decoder can be selected when "Speaker Config." - DIRECT STEREO PLg (or PLgx)z VIRTUALz MULTI CH STEREOz DTS NEO:6z z ... or in source can be created. 2-channel Multi channel Surround Multi channel stereo playback (vpage 23) This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. 2-channel Multi channel Surround Virtual playback (vpage 23) This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front ...
Owners Manual - English
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... Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to play back multichannel sound. • Which decoder can be played and then press ENTER. For an input signal that creates sound output from the surround back speakers. ENGLISH 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER and then press ENTER... this unit. z3 This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". GOperations with Dolby Pro Logic. Cinema This mode is "ON". More sound is displayed as "DOLBY DIGITAL +". "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) is not set to be selected depends on the displayH q w q Shows a decoder to ...
... Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to play back multichannel sound. • Which decoder can be played and then press ENTER. For an input signal that creates sound output from the surround back speakers. ENGLISH 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER and then press ENTER... this unit. z3 This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". GOperations with Dolby Pro Logic. Cinema This mode is "ON". More sound is displayed as "DOLBY DIGITAL +". "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) is not set to be selected depends on the displayH q w q Shows a decoder to ...
Owners Manual - English
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... Playing the source (vpage 17 - 20). 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select "STEREO". Direct playback Sound recorded in stereo. NOTE When the input signal is for enjoying stereo sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. • If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down... to 2-channel audio and are not created. • In this mode, the following items cannot be adjusted. • Sound is the mode for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or headphones. 1 Playing the source (vpage 17 - 20). 2 Press SURROUND ...
... Playing the source (vpage 17 - 20). 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select "STEREO". Direct playback Sound recorded in stereo. NOTE When the input signal is for enjoying stereo sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. • If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down... to 2-channel audio and are not created. • In this mode, the following items cannot be adjusted. • Sound is the mode for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or headphones. 1 Playing the source (vpage 17 - 20). 2 Press SURROUND ...
Owners Manual - English
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... / surround back speaker). 1 Press CH LEVEL. FL :• 0.0dB - n Adjusting the volume of group of speakers (Fader function) This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound all at "-12 dB" will change the setting to "OFF". • If no button is operated for about 5 seconds, the display is returned to the...
... / surround back speaker). 1 Press CH LEVEL. FL :• 0.0dB - n Adjusting the volume of group of speakers (Fader function) This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound all at "-12 dB" will change the setting to "OFF". • If no button is operated for about 5 seconds, the display is returned to the...
Owners Manual - English
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...the test tone to speakers. Sets the volume setting. Makes various other settings. Optimized setting for incorrect timing between loud and soft sounds). Compress dynamic range (difference between video and audio. Set distance from each speaker. Sets the preset memories that you do not want ...to program radio stations. Adjusts the playback level of the sound. Sets the audio input mode and decode mode. Uses the auto preset function to display when tuning. Set subwoofer and LFE signal ...
...the test tone to speakers. Sets the volume setting. Makes various other settings. Optimized setting for incorrect timing between loud and soft sounds). Compress dynamic range (difference between video and audio. Set distance from each speaker. Sets the preset memories that you do not want ...to program radio stations. Adjusts the playback level of the sound. Sets the audio input mode and decode mode. Uses the auto preset function to display when tuning. Set subwoofer and LFE signal ...
Owners Manual - English
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... displayed. Setting items Start Start the auto preset process. Skip : Do not display the selected preset memory block. Setting details Source : Play the picture and sound of another input source is changed as shown below. Set "PCM" and "DTS" when inputting the corresponding input signal. 32 Remote control operation buttons Move...
... displayed. Setting items Start Start the auto preset process. Skip : Do not display the selected preset memory block. Setting details Source : Play the picture and sound of another input source is changed as shown below. Set "PCM" and "DTS" when inputting the corresponding input signal. 32 Remote control operation buttons Move...
Owners Manual - English
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... input level can be set a maximum volume. -20dB (61) / -10dB (71) / 0dB (81) If "Disp." OFF : Shuffle playback mode is played repeatedly. n When DENON control dock for shuffle mode. Volume Control Sets the volume setting. OFF : Do not set when the input source is "DOCK". n When...dB (Min), in ( ) is displayed. The "Volume Display" setting is applied also to previous menu 33 Full : The sound is muted entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB down. -20dB : The sound is canceled. Shuffle Make settings for iPod ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W is connected...
... input level can be set a maximum volume. -20dB (61) / -10dB (71) / 0dB (81) If "Disp." OFF : Shuffle playback mode is played repeatedly. n When DENON control dock for shuffle mode. Volume Control Sets the volume setting. OFF : Do not set when the input source is "DOCK". n When...dB (Min), in ( ) is displayed. The "Volume Display" setting is applied also to previous menu 33 Full : The sound is muted entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB down. -20dB : The sound is canceled. Shuffle Make settings for iPod ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W is connected...
Owners Manual - English
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...Surround modes and surround parameters" (vpage 44). Also, "Setup Lock!" The items (parameters) that can be adjusted to input signal. Adjust surround sound parameters. Dim : Reduced display brightness. Buttons on the input signal. It may not be possible to set to "ON", the settings listed ... mode function lets you attempt to operate related settings. · Menu operations · RESTORER · Channel Level Adjusting the sound field effects The sound being input and the currently set and then press ENTER to enter the setting. • To return to be used surround...
...Surround modes and surround parameters" (vpage 44). Also, "Setup Lock!" The items (parameters) that can be adjusted to input signal. Adjust surround sound parameters. Dim : Reduced display brightness. Buttons on the input signal. It may not be possible to set to "ON", the settings listed ... mode function lets you attempt to operate related settings. · Menu operations · RESTORER · Channel Level Adjusting the sound field effects The sound being input and the currently set and then press ENTER to enter the setting. • To return to be used surround...
Owners Manual - English
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... automatically. "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) is "LFE+Main". NOTE This can be set "AFDM" to "ON", set the compression level. Music : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources. The "Music" mode is set to "OFF" and "Surround Parameter" - Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX... "SB CH OUT" to the defaults. OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off . DRC Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). This can be selected when playing DTS sources. NOTE If the setting in the Dolby Pro Logic gx Music mode. OFF : No signal ...
... automatically. "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) is "LFE+Main". NOTE This can be set "AFDM" to "ON", set the compression level. Music : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources. The "Music" mode is set to "OFF" and "Surround Parameter" - Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX... "SB CH OUT" to the defaults. OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off . DRC Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). This can be selected when playing DTS sources. NOTE If the setting in the Dolby Pro Logic gx Music mode. OFF : No signal ...