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... 23 d Parameter Check 23 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 24 a Speaker Configuration 24 s Subwoofer Setup 24 d Distance 24, 25 f Channel Level 25 g Crossover Frequency 25 HDMI Setup 25 Audio Setup 26 a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level 26 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 26 d Dolby Digital Setup 27 f Auto Surround Mode 27 ... Volume Control 29 d Source Delete 29 f On-Screen Display 29 g Quick Select Name 30 h Remote ID Setup 30 j Display 30 k Setup Lock 30 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 15 Video Camera / Game Console 15 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector...
... 23 d Parameter Check 23 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 24 a Speaker Configuration 24 s Subwoofer Setup 24 d Distance 24, 25 f Channel Level 25 g Crossover Frequency 25 HDMI Setup 25 Audio Setup 26 a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level 26 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 26 d Dolby Digital Setup 27 f Auto Surround Mode 27 ... Volume Control 29 d Source Delete 29 f On-Screen Display 29 g Quick Select Name 30 h Remote ID Setup 30 j Display 30 k Setup Lock 30 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 15 Video Camera / Game Console 15 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 41 Turning the Power... Function Memory 47 Backup Memory 47 Resetting the Microprocessor 47 Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 48 Operating DENON Audio Components 48 Presetting 48 Operating Preset Components 48 ~ 50 Punch Through Function 51 Sub Remote Control Unit 51... control (RC-1085 1 i R03/AAA batteries (for RC-1085 2 o FM indoor antenna 1 Q0 AM loop antenna 1 Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u o Q0 Q1
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 41 Turning the Power... Function Memory 47 Backup Memory 47 Resetting the Microprocessor 47 Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 48 Operating DENON Audio Components 48 Presetting 48 Operating Preset Components 48 ~ 50 Punch Through Function 51 Sub Remote Control Unit 51... control (RC-1085 1 i R03/AAA batteries (for RC-1085 2 o FM indoor antenna 1 Q0 AM loop antenna 1 Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u o Q0 Q1
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...° 30° (RC-1085) or (RC-1077) NOTE The set to the AVR-1908, the included main remote control unit (RC-1077) can also be in noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the ...supplied batteries are no problems with the power turned off and wait until there is exposed to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove...
...° 30° (RC-1085) or (RC-1077) NOTE The set to the AVR-1908, the included main remote control unit (RC-1077) can also be in noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the ...supplied batteries are no problems with the power turned off and wait until there is exposed to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove...
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...8226; The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons on . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the same way as...This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in System Setup. o SETUP MIC jack 21) Q0 MENU button 18) Q1 RETURN button 18) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui 18)...
...8226; The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons on . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the same way as...This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in System Setup. o SETUP MIC jack 21) Q0 MENU button 18) Q1 RETURN button 18) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui 18)...
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... connectors 12) Q2 HDMI connectors 11) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q4 XM connector (SAT TU 16) Q5 DOCK CONTROL jack 13) Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i q w e r ty u q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 13) w Analog...
... connectors 12) Q2 HDMI connectors 11) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q4 XM connector (SAT TU 16) Q5 DOCK CONTROL jack 13) Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i q w e r ty u q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 13) w Analog...
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ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1077) [ Front ] Q1 q w e r t Q2 Q3 q Indicator 48) w Power buttons 41) e ...
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1077) [ Front ] Q1 q w e r t Q2 Q3 q Indicator 48) w Power buttons 41) e ...
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... equipment you are described in humming or noise. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1908. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical ...Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all connections have been ...
... equipment you are described in humming or noise. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1908. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical ...Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all connections have been ...
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... signals cannot be converted into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-1908 to a monitor. • The AVR-1908's video input/output circuitry is input, the video conversion function might not operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically...
... signals cannot be converted into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-1908 to a monitor. • The AVR-1908's video input/output circuitry is input, the video conversion function might not operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically...
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... speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the amplifier combined with the screen surface as the surround back speaker for the AVR-1908. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS...w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for ...
... speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the amplifier combined with the screen surface as the surround back speaker for the AVR-1908. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS...w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for ...
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...and turn the set's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1908, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Protection circuit If speakers with an...it. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal...
...and turn the set's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1908, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Protection circuit If speakers with an...it. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal...
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...-Video Copyright protection system (HDCP) In order to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is HDCP-compatible. The AVR-1908 is possible using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the DVD player or monitor you are not output properly when using a ...AVR-1908 and monitor using a DVI cable, no audio signals are copyright-protected by the connected device. • Video signals are using HDMI/DVI connections, both the connected DVD player and monitor must be equipped for connection to all components equipped with 30- Getting Started Connections Setup...
...-Video Copyright protection system (HDCP) In order to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is HDCP-compatible. The AVR-1908 is possible using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the DVD player or monitor you are not output properly when using a ...AVR-1908 and monitor using a DVI cable, no audio signals are copyright-protected by the connected device. • Video signals are using HDMI/DVI connections, both the connected DVD player and monitor must be equipped for connection to all components equipped with 30- Getting Started Connections Setup...
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... • Connect the cables to be used . • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - DVD Player • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred... HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "HDMI Setup" to interconnect correctly.
... • Connect the cables to be used . • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - DVD Player • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred... HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "HDMI Setup" to interconnect correctly.
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... the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. For instructions on the Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - When using an optical cable for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to be used . TV ... . "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Player Connect the cables to the AVR-1908. CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for the digital audio connection,...
... the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. For instructions on the Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - When using an optical cable for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to be used . TV ... . "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Player Connect the cables to the AVR-1908. CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for the digital audio connection,...
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...Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be used. Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be sure to connect the AVR-1908's VCR ... recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR LR LR or LR LR LR LR • When recording via the AVR-1908, the playback device's cable must be of connectors on the types of the same type as the cable used . Example: TV IN → S-Video ...
...Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be used. Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be sure to connect the AVR-1908's VCR ... recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR LR LR or LR LR LR LR • When recording via the AVR-1908, the playback device's cable must be of connectors on the types of the same type as the cable used . Example: TV IN → S-Video ...
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.../% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1908's EXT. IN connectors, press the EXT. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 LR... Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. 15 "EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the...
.../% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1908's EXT. IN connectors, press the EXT. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 LR... Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. 15 "EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the...
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... as practical. 16 Installation hole Mount on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. Ground NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed. NOTE ...8226; Even if an external AM antenna is a registered trademark of the panel. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector • The AVR-1908 is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of cable entry as ...
... as practical. 16 Installation hole Mount on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. Ground NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed. NOTE ...8226; Even if an external AM antenna is a registered trademark of the panel. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector • The AVR-1908 is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of cable entry as ...
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... respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 52 ~ 55). 17 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is produced. • For instructions on...
... respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 52 ~ 55). 17 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is produced. • For instructions on...
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... the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the monitor screen. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting [Front] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] MENU uiop MENU ui ENGLISH Menu Operations With the AVR-1908, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [MODE SELECTOR...
... the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the monitor screen. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting [Front] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] MENU uiop MENU ui ENGLISH Menu Operations With the AVR-1908, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [MODE SELECTOR...
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...Currently selected line Current setting Press op to input characters. GFront displayH Auto Setup Submenu title Start• Digital :•OPT1- GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place ...microphone at ear height at main listening position. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical...
...Currently selected line Current setting Press op to input characters. GFront displayH Auto Setup Submenu title Start• Digital :•OPT1- GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place ...microphone at ear height at main listening position. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical...
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... • Subwoofer • Default n Tone Control • Tone Defeat • Bass • Treble n Room EQ n RESTORER n Night Mode n Audio Delay Auto Setup (vpage 21 ~ 23) n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Step 2: Measurement • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check •...· Master Volume · Tuner Information · iPod Information · Display Mode • Quick Select Name • Remote ID Setup • Display • Setup Lock Input Setup (vpage 31 ~ 34) n TUNER (FM/AM) • Auto Preset • Preset Skip • Preset Name • Input...
... • Subwoofer • Default n Tone Control • Tone Defeat • Bass • Treble n Room EQ n RESTORER n Night Mode n Audio Delay Auto Setup (vpage 21 ~ 23) n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Step 2: Measurement • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check •...· Master Volume · Tuner Information · iPod Information · Display Mode • Quick Select Name • Remote ID Setup • Display • Setup Lock Input Setup (vpage 31 ~ 34) n TUNER (FM/AM) • Auto Preset • Preset Skip • Preset Name • Input...