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... height effects, for a dramatically expanded front soundstage. The remote features discrete input selector buttons for quick source selection and includes dedicated buttons for iPod control with 3D-compatible HDTVs. With 4 HDMI inputs, the AVR-391 can easily accommodate a wide variety of -Use •...HDMI in / 1 x HDMI 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) • Stable power supply...
... height effects, for a dramatically expanded front soundstage. The remote features discrete input selector buttons for quick source selection and includes dedicated buttons for iPod control with 3D-compatible HDTVs. With 4 HDMI inputs, the AVR-391 can easily accommodate a wide variety of -Use •...HDMI in / 1 x HDMI 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) • Stable power supply...
Owners Manual - English
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... reading them, be sure to remember operations or function limitations. 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 t R03/AAA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 r y u Information 38 Part names and functions 39 Front... 17 Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player 17 Playing a portable player 17 Playing an iPod 18 Tuning in this DENON product. Contents Getting started Thank you for purchasing this manual are based mainly on which related information is described. This symbol ...
... reading them, be sure to remember operations or function limitations. 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 t R03/AAA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 r y u Information 38 Part names and functions 39 Front... 17 Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player 17 Playing a portable player 17 Playing an iPod 18 Tuning in this DENON product. Contents Getting started Thank you for purchasing this manual are based mainly on which related information is described. This symbol ...
Owners Manual - English
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... of the speaker to be set to "Large". • When "Surround" is set to select "Speaker Config.", and then press ENTER. Advanced version Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to "Large". Speaker Setup 2 Use ui to select a detailed setting...
... of the speaker to be set to "Large". • When "Surround" is set to select "Speaker Config.", and then press ENTER. Advanced version Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to "Large". Speaker Setup 2 Use ui to select a detailed setting...
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... 1-foot steps. 0.1ft : For changing in "Speaker Config." (vpage 7) are underlined. 1 Use ui to select "Bass Setting", and then press ENTER. Distance Bass Setting 8 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to select a detailed setting. Distance Default settings are not displayed...
... 1-foot steps. 0.1ft : For changing in "Speaker Config." (vpage 7) are underlined. 1 Use ui to select "Bass Setting", and then press ENTER. Distance Bass Setting 8 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to select a detailed setting. Distance Default settings are not displayed...
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... cannot be set. • When "LFE" is output from the "L" channel of the speaker size. 3 Press ENTER to "Small" at "Speaker Config." Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to "80Hz". "Mode" (vpage 8) setting is "LFE+Main", or when... Logic g, Dolby Pro Logic gx, or DTS NEO:6. can be made regardless of the front speakers. Channel Level n Outputting a test tone directly with remote control operation This is operable when the surround mode is set to "Small". • Always set to enter the setting.
... cannot be set. • When "LFE" is output from the "L" channel of the speaker size. 3 Press ENTER to "Small" at "Speaker Config." Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to "80Hz". "Mode" (vpage 8) setting is "LFE+Main", or when... Logic g, Dolby Pro Logic gx, or DTS NEO:6. can be made regardless of the front speakers. Channel Level n Outputting a test tone directly with remote control operation This is operable when the surround mode is set to "Small". • Always set to enter the setting.
Owners Manual - English
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.... Also switch the input source to select the video file, then press ENTER or p. w Set the iPod® in the DENON control dock for any problems arising with the data on the display of this unit in RESTORER mode (vpage 36). NOTE • If the ...Display mode Playable files Music file Photo file Video file Active buttons Remote control unit (This unit) iPod® Browse mode 3 3 3 Remote mode 3 3 z 3 z 3 3 z Video may not operate. • Note that DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for iPod. 2 Press POWER ON to select the display mode. ...
.... Also switch the input source to select the video file, then press ENTER or p. w Set the iPod® in the DENON control dock for any problems arising with the data on the display of this unit in RESTORER mode (vpage 36). NOTE • If the ...Display mode Playable files Music file Photo file Video file Active buttons Remote control unit (This unit) iPod® Browse mode 3 3 3 Remote mode 3 3 z 3 z 3 3 z Video may not operate. • Note that DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for iPod. 2 Press POWER ON to select the display mode. ...
Owners Manual - English
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... on the settings of input signals, and corresponding surround modes" (vpage 46). • Adjust the sound field effect with the remote control unitH Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to "None". Select a listening mode suitable for the playback contents (...cinema, music, etc.) or according to your favorite sound mode. • Buttons on the remote control unit or main unit can be used for 7.1-channel or 5.1-channel surround playback using the surround back speakers. • "PLgx Cinema",...
... on the settings of input signals, and corresponding surround modes" (vpage 46). • Adjust the sound field effect with the remote control unitH Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to "None". Select a listening mode suitable for the playback contents (...cinema, music, etc.) or according to your favorite sound mode. • Buttons on the remote control unit or main unit can be used for 7.1-channel or 5.1-channel surround playback using the surround back speakers. • "PLgx Cinema",...
Owners Manual - English
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... is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". Standard playback GViews on the input signal, the settings of 2-channel sources recorded with the remote control unitH Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to be selected when "Speaker Config." - z2 This is displayed when the input signal...
... is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". Standard playback GViews on the input signal, the settings of 2-channel sources recorded with the remote control unitH Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to be selected when "Speaker Config." - z2 This is displayed when the input signal...
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The "SLEEP" indicator on the display turns off . The "SLEEP" indicator on the display lights. • The time switches as with the remote control unit can be obtained. 28 The surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. n Saving the settings 1 ...
The "SLEEP" indicator on the display turns off . The "SLEEP" indicator on the display lights. • The time switches as with the remote control unit can be obtained. 28 The surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. n Saving the settings 1 ...
Owners Manual - English
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... 31) Auto Preset (vpage 32) Preset Skip (vpage 32) Video Select (vpage 32) Input Mode (vpage 32) Source Level (vpage 33) Playback Mode (vpage 33) Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) ENGLISH Important information n About the display of the different input sources are as shown below . The...
... 31) Auto Preset (vpage 32) Preset Skip (vpage 32) Video Select (vpage 32) Input Mode (vpage 32) Source Level (vpage 33) Playback Mode (vpage 33) Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) ENGLISH Important information n About the display of the different input sources are as shown below . The...
Owners Manual - English
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... with the playing audio. PCM : Decode and play automatically. Set "PCM" and "DTS" when inputting the corresponding input signal. 32 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to the setting menu without "Auto Preset". •...to G) you select "Default" and press ENTER, the message "Default?" The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the remote control unit can be set for input sources for operations. If the indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections...
... with the playing audio. PCM : Decode and play automatically. Set "PCM" and "DTS" when inputting the corresponding input signal. 32 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to the setting menu without "Auto Preset". •...to G) you select "Default" and press ENTER, the message "Default?" The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the remote control unit can be set for input sources for operations. If the indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections...
Owners Manual - English
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... the volume setting. OFF : Do not set to the set when the input source is "DOCK". Advanced version Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to the "Volume Limit" and "Power On...is displayed. Setting details All : All files are played in shuffle playback mode. One : A file being played is canceled. n When DENON control dock for maximum volume. OFF : Shuffle playback mode is played repeatedly. OFF : Shuffle playback mode is attenuated by 40 dB down . Default ...
... the volume setting. OFF : Do not set to the set when the input source is "DOCK". Advanced version Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to the "Volume Limit" and "Power On...is displayed. Setting details All : All files are played in shuffle playback mode. One : A file being played is canceled. n When DENON control dock for maximum volume. OFF : Shuffle playback mode is played repeatedly. OFF : Shuffle playback mode is attenuated by 40 dB down . Default ...
Owners Manual - English
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... the currently set this item depending on the adjustable parameters, see "Surround modes and surround parameters" (vpage 44). The menu returns to normal display. 34 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to the receiver. TV : Play back through speakers connected to...
... the currently set this item depending on the adjustable parameters, see "Surround modes and surround parameters" (vpage 44). The menu returns to normal display. 34 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to the receiver. TV : Play back through speakers connected to...
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... including a signal to the source. SB CH OUT Sets the method of generating of the DTS source. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off control according to identify discrete 6.1-channel signals. Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to adjust playback balance.
... including a signal to the source. SB CH OUT Sets the method of generating of the DTS source. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off control according to identify discrete 6.1-channel signals. Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to adjust playback balance.
Owners Manual - English
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... "ON". RESTORER: ON ON : Use RESTORER. OFF : Playback without tone adjustment. When a Dolby TrueHD signal is output, "DRC" is displayed on /off control according to the source. All others are set to "OFF". • When set , and use RESTORER. • This item can be set to "ON"..... OFF : Do not use o p to select a setting value. ENGLISH • If no button is operated for each input source. 36 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Adjusting the sound field effects Adjust...
... "ON". RESTORER: ON ON : Use RESTORER. OFF : Playback without tone adjustment. When a Dolby TrueHD signal is output, "DRC" is displayed on /off control according to the source. All others are set to "OFF". • When set , and use RESTORER. • This item can be set to "ON"..... OFF : Do not use o p to select a setting value. ENGLISH • If no button is operated for each input source. 36 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Adjusting the sound field effects Adjust...
Owners Manual - English
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... buttons 28) t STANDARD button 21, 22, 35) y SURROUND MODE buttons 21, 51) u V.AUX/PORTABLE button 17) i PORTABLE jack 15) o MASTER VOLUME control knob 17) Q0 V.AUX INPUT connectors 15) Remove the cap covering the connectors when you want to "TUNER". r Front speaker indicator This lights when audio...input modes for which Quick Select function is set , lights ("Quick select function" (vpage 28)). Q1 Master volume indicator Q2 Display 39) Q3 Remote control sensor 42) Q4 HDMI INPUT SELECT buttons 17) Q5 Input source select buttons 17, 18, 20) Q6 RESTORER button 36) Q7 DIMMER button...
... buttons 28) t STANDARD button 21, 22, 35) y SURROUND MODE buttons 21, 51) u V.AUX/PORTABLE button 17) i PORTABLE jack 15) o MASTER VOLUME control knob 17) Q0 V.AUX INPUT connectors 15) Remove the cap covering the connectors when you want to "TUNER". r Front speaker indicator This lights when audio...input modes for which Quick Select function is set , lights ("Quick select function" (vpage 28)). Q1 Master volume indicator Q2 Display 39) Q3 Remote control sensor 42) Q4 HDMI INPUT SELECT buttons 17) Q5 Input source select buttons 17, 18, 20) Q6 RESTORER button 36) Q7 DIMMER button...
Owners Manual - English
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... f 20) o Q5 TEST button 9) Q0 Q7 Q6 TONE button 36) Q1 Q6 Q7 RETURN button 6, 30 - 32, 34) Q5 Q8 Master volume control buttons (VOLUME d f 17) Q2 Q4 Q9 SURROUND PARAMETER button 22, 34) W0 DIMMER button 34) W1 Muting button (MUTE 17) Q3 W2 Channel buttons...button 20) W6 MEMORY button 20) W7 BAND button 20) W8 MODE button 20) W9 STATUS button 18, 37) E0 Remote control signal transmitter 42) ENGLISH 41 Information Advanced version Basic version Simple version Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
... f 20) o Q5 TEST button 9) Q0 Q7 Q6 TONE button 36) Q1 Q6 Q7 RETURN button 6, 30 - 32, 34) Q5 Q8 Master volume control buttons (VOLUME d f 17) Q2 Q4 Q9 SURROUND PARAMETER button 22, 34) W0 DIMMER button 34) W1 Muting button (MUTE 17) Q3 W2 Channel buttons...button 20) W6 MEMORY button 20) W7 BAND button 20) W8 MODE button 20) W9 STATUS button 18, 37) E0 Remote control signal transmitter 42) ENGLISH 41 Information Advanced version Basic version Simple version Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Owners Manual - English
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...should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries. • Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use two different types of batteries. • Do not attempt to charge dry batteries. • Do..., heat or dispose of in the battery compartment. Approx. 23 ft /7 m NOTE The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or in places with extremely high temperatures, such as indicated by the marks in accordance with...
...should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries. • Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use two different types of batteries. • Do not attempt to charge dry batteries. • Do..., heat or dispose of in the battery compartment. Approx. 23 ft /7 m NOTE The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or in places with extremely high temperatures, such as indicated by the marks in accordance with...
Owners Manual - English
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...compatible. No sound is produced from other than "None". • Set "Surround Parameter" - Replace with HDCP, video will not be operated with the remote control unit. • Batteries are set "Audio Out" on the menu to "Large", and "Mode" is a lot of the HDMI connectors. •...Use an FM outdoor antenna. • Separate the antenna from subwoofer. If connected to a device not compatible with new batteries. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft / 7 m from this unit and at an angle of the HDMI connectors. • When outputting HDMI ...
...compatible. No sound is produced from other than "None". • Set "Surround Parameter" - Replace with HDCP, video will not be operated with the remote control unit. • Batteries are set "Audio Out" on the menu to "Large", and "Mode" is a lot of the HDMI connectors. •...Use an FM outdoor antenna. • Separate the antenna from subwoofer. If connected to a device not compatible with new batteries. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft / 7 m from this unit and at an angle of the HDMI connectors. • When outputting HDMI ...
Owners Manual - English
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...: n Tuner section Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: S/N (IHF-A): Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): n General Power supply: Power consumption: Maximum external dimensions: Weight: n Remote Control Unit (RC-1149) Batteries: Maximum external dimensions: Weight: Front: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 75...
...: n Tuner section Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: S/N (IHF-A): Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): n General Power supply: Power consumption: Maximum external dimensions: Weight: n Remote Control Unit (RC-1149) Batteries: Maximum external dimensions: Weight: Front: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 75...