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...ready Expandability •Dock connectivity for iPod® and network streaming Ease-of-Use • Comes with an optional Denon iPod dock. 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... a superb surround sound experience. It's also equipped with the latest HDMI 1.4a technology, which for the first time provides front channel height effects, for a dramatically expanded front soundstage. The latest audio decoders, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio are included...
...ready Expandability •Dock connectivity for iPod® and network streaming Ease-of-Use • Comes with an optional Denon iPod dock. 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... a superb surround sound experience. It's also equipped with the latest HDMI 1.4a technology, which for the first time provides front channel height effects, for a dramatically expanded front soundstage. The latest audio decoders, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio are included...
Literature/Product Sheet
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Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability • 4 x HDMI in near proximity to each of the AVR-391's 5 channels is equipped with 3D, Deep Color, "x.v.Color" • Minimum Signal Path for clear audio and video signal The "simple and straight" design ...AVR-391 has a decoder that let you simultaneously connect a variety of HDMI-equipped devices such as a game console and HD video camera as well as possible to keep signal degradation in the U.S. State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels ...
Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability • 4 x HDMI in near proximity to each of the AVR-391's 5 channels is equipped with 3D, Deep Color, "x.v.Color" • Minimum Signal Path for clear audio and video signal The "simple and straight" design ...AVR-391 has a decoder that let you simultaneously connect a variety of HDMI-equipped devices such as a game console and HD video camera as well as possible to keep signal degradation in the U.S. State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels ...
Owners Manual - English
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...in radio stations 20 Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode 21 Standard playback 21 Multi channel stereo playback 23 Virtual playback 23 Stereo playback 23 Direct playback 23 Advanced version 24 Speaker installation/connection (Other than... 5.1-channel) ·····25 Install 25 Connect 26 Playback (Advanced operation 27 Convenient functions...;cations 51 About this manual n Operation buttons The operations described in this DENON product.
...in radio stations 20 Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode 21 Standard playback 21 Multi channel stereo playback 23 Virtual playback 23 Stereo playback 23 Direct playback 23 Advanced version 24 Speaker installation/connection (Other than... 5.1-channel) ·····25 Install 25 Connect 26 Playback (Advanced operation 27 Convenient functions...;cations 51 About this manual n Operation buttons The operations described in this DENON product.
Owners Manual - English
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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)... can listen to Internet radio or enjoy music and photos stored in surround mode with equal quality and power for all channels, true to a TV that supports a 3D system. 4-HDMI inputs and 1-output The unit is equipped with 4 ...leaving home for long periods of time, be used. 2 ENGLISH Features Fully Discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5ch) The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that plays back highfidelity sound in...
Dock connecrivity for iPod® and network streaming If an optional DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W)... can listen to Internet radio or enjoy music and photos stored in surround mode with equal quality and power for all channels, true to a TV that supports a 3D system. 4-HDMI inputs and 1-output The unit is equipped with 4 ...leaving home for long periods of time, be used. 2 ENGLISH Features Fully Discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5ch) The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that plays back highfidelity sound in...
Owners Manual - English
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n For operation of each device. 1 2 3 4 5 Install Connect Turn on the environment for speakers to be used. Channel Level Crossover Frequency 3 n Before connecting the unit, turn off the power to the user manuals for the speaker as default. Simple version...Configuration Bass Setting Distance Enjoy Blu-ray Disc and DVD in a home theater. Connect 5.1-channel speakers, a TV and Bluray Disc player equipped with an HDMI connector. Standard settings have been made for each channel, using the test tone, are required, depending on Set up Play back (vpage 4) (vpage ...
n For operation of each device. 1 2 3 4 5 Install Connect Turn on the environment for speakers to be used. Channel Level Crossover Frequency 3 n Before connecting the unit, turn off the power to the user manuals for the speaker as default. Simple version...Configuration Bass Setting Distance Enjoy Blu-ray Disc and DVD in a home theater. Connect 5.1-channel speakers, a TV and Bluray Disc player equipped with an HDMI connector. Standard settings have been made for each channel, using the test tone, are required, depending on Set up Play back (vpage 4) (vpage ...
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...2 1 2 3 4 5 Connect 1 2345 This unit can perform 2.0/2.1 to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. Connecting the speaker cables Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of 5.1-channel speaker playback. Here, we explain setup using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal fi...30˚ Speakers Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to 90 cm) higher than 5.1-channel speakers. The protection circuit may be sure to 7.1-channel surround playback. Surround Front speaker speaker 2 - 3 ft /...
...2 1 2 3 4 5 Connect 1 2345 This unit can perform 2.0/2.1 to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. Connecting the speaker cables Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of 5.1-channel speaker playback. Here, we explain setup using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal fi...30˚ Speakers Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to 90 cm) higher than 5.1-channel speakers. The protection circuit may be sure to 7.1-channel surround playback. Surround Front speaker speaker 2 - 3 ft /...
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... humming or noise. Doing so can result in abnormal playback. The "Simple version" describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers. 5 See page 25 for the installation and connection for enhanced high-quality playback. TV Blu-ray Disc player Basic version Advanced ... power cord until all connections have been completed. • Do not bundle power cords together with Ethernet" for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. Simple version ENGLISH Connect Blu-ray Disc player and TV Use only an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable...
... humming or noise. Doing so can result in abnormal playback. The "Simple version" describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers. 5 See page 25 for the installation and connection for enhanced high-quality playback. TV Blu-ray Disc player Basic version Advanced ... power cord until all connections have been completed. • Do not bundle power cords together with Ethernet" for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. Simple version ENGLISH Connect Blu-ray Disc player and TV Use only an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable...
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... TV input to the input of this unit. Power on Power on the TV and subwoofer power. Distance Channel Level Set distance from listening position to each speaker. Measure beforehand the distance from each channel to be the same when it is output from the listening position to speakers. Speaker Setup 2 Press...
... TV input to the input of this unit. Power on Power on the TV and subwoofer power. Distance Channel Level Set distance from listening position to each speaker. Measure beforehand the distance from each channel to be the same when it is output from the listening position to speakers. Speaker Setup 2 Press...
Owners Manual - English
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... the speakers to less than 20 ft. Mode Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer. • LFE : The low range signal of the channel set to "Small" speaker size is added to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer. • "Mode" can be set to "None", "SBL" and "SBR..." is added to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer. • LFE+Main : The low range signal of all channels is not displayed. • 0.0ft - 60.0ft : Set the distance. • The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the input signal or selected...
... the speakers to less than 20 ft. Mode Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer. • LFE : The low range signal of the channel set to "Small" speaker size is added to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer. • "Mode" can be set to "None", "SBL" and "SBR..." is added to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer. • LFE+Main : The low range signal of all channels is not displayed. • 0.0ft - 60.0ft : Set the distance. • The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the input signal or selected...
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...subwoofer or front speakers. • The "Mode" setting (vpage 8) determines which speakers can be set to "LFE+Main", this unit, the "Channel Level" is displayed and the setting cannot be set. • When "LFE" is output from the sound output. Front / Center / Surround ... / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz : Set the crossover frequency. • "Crossover Freq." To adjust the channel level separately for outputting the test tone. Full -" is not displayed. Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm...
...subwoofer or front speakers. • The "Mode" setting (vpage 8) determines which speakers can be set to "LFE+Main", this unit, the "Channel Level" is displayed and the setting cannot be set. • When "LFE" is output from the sound output. Front / Center / Surround ... / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz : Set the crossover frequency. • "Crossover Freq." To adjust the channel level separately for outputting the test tone. Full -" is not displayed. Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm...
Owners Manual - English
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... the unit. About HDMI cables When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is output from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be connected. • You may need to make some settings on the connection method. NOTE • The audio signal from...;ve HDMI-compatible devices to other components being connected. HDCP is connected, video and audio are output to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with Ethernet". About 3D function This unit supports...
... the unit. About HDMI cables When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is output from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be connected. • You may need to make some settings on the connection method. NOTE • The audio signal from...;ve HDMI-compatible devices to other components being connected. HDCP is connected, video and audio are output to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with Ethernet". About 3D function This unit supports...
Owners Manual - English
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... "Absolute" GAdjustable rangeH 0.0 - 99.0 • The variable range differs according to the operating instructions of this unit. NOTE Also refer to the input signal and channel level setting.
... "Absolute" GAdjustable rangeH 0.0 - 99.0 • The variable range differs according to the operating instructions of this unit. NOTE Also refer to the input signal and channel level setting.
Owners Manual - English
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... TUNING d or TUNING f to select the station you want to preset. 2 Press MEMORY. 3 Press SHIFT to select the block (A to G) in which the channel (1 to 8 per a block) is performed after performing "Manual Preset", the "Manual Preset" settings will be overwritten. 1 Tune in stations manually, press and hold...select the preset number. 4 Press MEMORY again to complete the setting. • To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to select the desired preset channel. to 4. If "Auto Preset" is to be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in manually. • When tuning in the broadcast ...
... TUNING d or TUNING f to select the station you want to preset. 2 Press MEMORY. 3 Press SHIFT to select the block (A to G) in which the channel (1 to 8 per a block) is performed after performing "Manual Preset", the "Manual Preset" settings will be overwritten. 1 Tune in stations manually, press and hold...select the preset number. 4 Press MEMORY again to complete the setting. • To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to select the desired preset channel. to 4. If "Auto Preset" is to be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in manually. • When tuning in the broadcast ...
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...Advanced version ENGLISH Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) This unit can play back multichannel sound. DOLBY PLgx z This mode is for 5.1-channel surround playback. DIRECT STEREO PLg (or PLgx)z VIRTUALz MULTI CH STEREOz DTS NEO:6z z The display varies depending on the settings of ..." (vpage 34) to play back multichannel sound. • Which decoder can be selected depends on the audio format or the number of channels of "Speaker Config." (vpage 7). DOLBY PLg This mode is displayed. zThis can be selected when "Speaker Config." - Information ...
...Advanced version ENGLISH Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) This unit can play back multichannel sound. DOLBY PLgx z This mode is for 5.1-channel surround playback. DIRECT STEREO PLg (or PLgx)z VIRTUALz MULTI CH STEREOz DTS NEO:6z z The display varies depending on the settings of ..." (vpage 34) to play back multichannel sound. • Which decoder can be selected depends on the audio format or the number of channels of "Speaker Config." (vpage 7). DOLBY PLg This mode is displayed. zThis can be selected when "Speaker Config." - Information ...
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... DOLBY DIGITAL Plus decoder is suited for movie sources. For an input signal that creates sound output from the surround back speakers. n Surround playback of 2-channel sources recorded with Dolby Pro Logic. "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". z2 This is displayed when the input signal is not set ... decoder to be selected depends on the display of this unit's "AFDM" (vpage 35) setting is suited for playback of multi-channel sources (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.) 1 Playing the source (vpage 17 - 20). ENGLISH 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER and then press ENTER.
... DOLBY DIGITAL Plus decoder is suited for movie sources. For an input signal that creates sound output from the surround back speakers. n Surround playback of 2-channel sources recorded with Dolby Pro Logic. "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". z2 This is displayed when the input signal is not set ... decoder to be selected depends on the display of this unit's "AFDM" (vpage 35) setting is suited for playback of multi-channel sources (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.) 1 Playing the source (vpage 17 - 20). ENGLISH 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER and then press ENTER.
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...version The tone can be adjusted. • Sound is Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD or DTS Express, you cannot select multi channel stereo mode. Virtual playback begins. NOTE When the input signal is the mode 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. • Tone (vpage 36) • RESTORER (vpage 36) ...
...version The tone can be adjusted. • Sound is Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD or DTS Express, you cannot select multi channel stereo mode. Virtual playback begins. NOTE When the input signal is the mode 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. • Tone (vpage 36) • RESTORER (vpage 36) ...
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ENGLISH Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make detailed settings vpage 29 24 F Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel) vpage 25 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 27 F How to make better use of this unit.
ENGLISH Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make detailed settings vpage 29 24 F Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel) vpage 25 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 27 F How to make better use of this unit.
Owners Manual - English
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...FR SW Set up speakers (vpage 6) Install Install the surround back speakers in a position 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm) higher than 5.1-channel speakers. Surround speaker z2 z1 SL z3 SR Listening position SBL SBR z1 22˚ - 30˚ z2 90˚ - 110˚ z3... speaker 2 - 3 ft / 60 - 90 cm GViewed from the sideH Surround back speaker • Point slightly downwards Advanced version Information 25 Procedure for 5.1-channel speakers, see "Simple version (Simple setup guide)" (vpage 3). The speaker setting method is the same as "Simple version (Simple setup guide)" (vpage 3). ...
...FR SW Set up speakers (vpage 6) Install Install the surround back speakers in a position 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm) higher than 5.1-channel speakers. Surround speaker z2 z1 SL z3 SR Listening position SBL SBR z1 22˚ - 30˚ z2 90˚ - 110˚ z3... speaker 2 - 3 ft / 60 - 90 cm GViewed from the sideH Surround back speaker • Point slightly downwards Advanced version Information 25 Procedure for 5.1-channel speakers, see "Simple version (Simple setup guide)" (vpage 3). The speaker setting method is the same as "Simple version (Simple setup guide)" (vpage 3). ...
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ENGLISH Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see page 4. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 4. SBL SBR 26 For speaker impedance and speaker cable connections, see page 5. 7.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection • A power amplifier (sold separately) is required for this connection. 2.1-channel/2-channel connection Power amplifier L R */ RL FL SW FR C SL SR FL FR SW 2-channel connection For 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers.
ENGLISH Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see page 4. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 4. SBL SBR 26 For speaker impedance and speaker cable connections, see page 5. 7.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection • A power amplifier (sold separately) is required for this connection. 2.1-channel/2-channel connection Power amplifier L R */ RL FL SW FR C SL SR FL FR SW 2-channel connection For 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers.
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... at once from the front (front speaker / center speaker) or rear (surround speaker / surround back speaker). 1 Press CH LEVEL. The speaker that can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to your taste, as described below. FL :• 0.0dB - After registering, the display is pressed. 3 Use o p to... adjusted to the lowest value of the speakers. (o : front, p: rear) • If no button is operated for about 5 seconds, the display is inserted, the headphone channel level can be adjusted. 2 Press u. Advanced version Information 27
... at once from the front (front speaker / center speaker) or rear (surround speaker / surround back speaker). 1 Press CH LEVEL. The speaker that can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to your taste, as described below. FL :• 0.0dB - After registering, the display is pressed. 3 Use o p to... adjusted to the lowest value of the speakers. (o : front, p: rear) • If no button is operated for about 5 seconds, the display is inserted, the headphone channel level can be adjusted. 2 Press u. Advanced version Information 27