Literature/Product Sheet
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... source input and surround mode, in Personal Memory Plus so constant readjustments are not required. ■ Frequency Synthesis Tuning • 40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning • Auto Preset Memory Specifications ■ Power Amplifier Section Rated output *THD figures are provided for all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1603 lets you adjust delay times and other parameters so that program. ■ Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller The supplied system remote controller features a large selection...
... source input and surround mode, in Personal Memory Plus so constant readjustments are not required. ■ Frequency Synthesis Tuning • 40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning • Auto Preset Memory Specifications ■ Power Amplifier Section Rated output *THD figures are provided for all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1603 lets you adjust delay times and other parameters so that program. ■ Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller The supplied system remote controller features a large selection...
Owners Manual
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... product and to protect it from heat sources such as an improper adjustment of any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in the vicinity of antenna-discharge unit, connection to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Safety Check - The safety and operating instructions should not be retained for service. 22. Attachments - Ventilation - Power Sources - Power-Cord Protection - An outside antenna system should be...
... product and to protect it from heat sources such as an improper adjustment of any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in the vicinity of antenna-discharge unit, connection to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Safety Check - The safety and operating instructions should not be retained for service. 22. Attachments - Ventilation - Power Sources - Power-Cord Protection - An outside antenna system should be...
Owners Manual
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... actual set . • Before turning the power operation switch on Handling 5 v Features...5 b Part Names and Functions 6, 7 n Read this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that there are not problems with a V. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of Preset Codes 122~126 2 ACCESSORIES Check that you review the...
... actual set . • Before turning the power operation switch on Handling 5 v Features...5 b Part Names and Functions 6, 7 n Read this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that there are not problems with a V. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of Preset Codes 122~126 2 ACCESSORIES Check that you review the...
Owners Manual
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... of sound effects for , say, a vacation. 5. Dolby Digital is input. 7. 6CH EXT. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS provides up during this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. IN jacks This unit is in 7 surround modes: 5/6-channel Stereo, Mono Movie, Rock Arena, Jazz Club, Video Game, Matrix and Virtual. Dolby Digital EX decoder system Dolby Digital EX is changed. 4 FEATURES 1. Dolby Digital decoder Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up is a 6.1-channel surround format...
... of sound effects for , say, a vacation. 5. Dolby Digital is input. 7. 6CH EXT. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS provides up during this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. IN jacks This unit is in 7 surround modes: 5/6-channel Stereo, Mono Movie, Rock Arena, Jazz Club, Video Game, Matrix and Virtual. Dolby Digital EX decoder system Dolby Digital EX is changed. 4 FEATURES 1. Dolby Digital decoder Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up is a 6.1-channel surround format...
Owners Manual
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... a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these steps. Following these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as possible. 8 Surround speaker systems Step 2 (page 16) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Step 3 (page 17 to setup the Speakers and connecting the components.
... a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these steps. Following these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as possible. 8 Surround speaker systems Step 2 (page 16) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Step 3 (page 17 to setup the Speakers and connecting the components.
Owners Manual
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... 6-channel analog outputs, etc. OPTICAL B OUTPUT INPUT DIGITAL jacks Use these outlets when this unit's tape recording (OUT) jacks using the remote control unit. Do not use . LINE OUT LINE OUT RL OUTPUT RL CD player RL DIGITAL AUDIO Connecting a CD player Connect the CD player's analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to these outlets is turned on the main unit, and when the power is used independently without turning the power of the this unit's CD jacks using pin plug cords. Subwoofer jack Connect the internal amplifier's subwoofer...
... 6-channel analog outputs, etc. OPTICAL B OUTPUT INPUT DIGITAL jacks Use these outlets when this unit's tape recording (OUT) jacks using the remote control unit. Do not use . LINE OUT LINE OUT RL OUTPUT RL CD player RL DIGITAL AUDIO Connecting a CD player Connect the CD player's analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to these outlets is turned on the main unit, and when the power is used independently without turning the power of the this unit's CD jacks using pin plug cords. Subwoofer jack Connect the internal amplifier's subwoofer...
Owners Manual
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... Dolby Digital playback effect, use as center and surround and surround back speakers. • The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for subwoofer with built-in electric shocks. NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on . Insert the cord. Return the lever. Doing so could result in amplifier (super woofer), etc. Connecting...
... Dolby Digital playback effect, use as center and surround and surround back speakers. • The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for subwoofer with built-in electric shocks. NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on . Insert the cord. Return the lever. Doing so could result in amplifier (super woofer), etc. Connecting...
Owners Manual
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... used at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be activated if the set , then turn the power back on . If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are any faults with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch...
... used at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be activated if the set , then turn the power back on . If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are any faults with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch...
Owners Manual
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... all connections with which the bass sound of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response. Large Subwoofer Mode This selects the subwoofer speaker for the different input sources. This assigns the digital input jacks for playing deep bass signals. Also use this button to complete the setting. • System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) Speaker Configuration System setup Input the combination of speakers in order to obtain optimum effects. In SW Level = +15...
... all connections with which the bass sound of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response. Large Subwoofer Mode This selects the subwoofer speaker for the different input sources. This assigns the digital input jacks for playing deep bass signals. Also use this button to complete the setting. • System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) Speaker Configuration System setup Input the combination of speakers in order to obtain optimum effects. In SW Level = +15...
Owners Manual
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... the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 Press the ENTER or (down ) button to switch to select your center speaker type. (Initial) 2 CENTER SMALL LARGE SMALL NONE (left ) button (right) button (down ) button to switch to the surround speaker setting. NOTE...
... the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 Press the ENTER or (down ) button to switch to select your center speaker type. (Initial) 2 CENTER SMALL LARGE SMALL NONE (left ) button (right) button (down ) button to switch to the surround speaker setting. NOTE...
Owners Manual
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... same signal inputs, the memorized surround mode is automatically selected and the signal is changed. 26 SIGNAL Default Auto Surround Mode q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals STEREO w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format Dolby PLII Cinema e Multichannel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other components or speakers are connected to or the speaker layout is played. Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer channel Level playback. (Initial) 20 EXT.IN SW +15 +00 +05 +10 +15 Press the ENTER or (left ) button (right) button Press...
... same signal inputs, the memorized surround mode is automatically selected and the signal is changed. 26 SIGNAL Default Auto Surround Mode q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals STEREO w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format Dolby PLII Cinema e Multichannel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other components or speakers are connected to or the speaker layout is played. Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer channel Level playback. (Initial) 20 EXT.IN SW +15 +00 +05 +10 +15 Press the ENTER or (left ) button (right) button Press...
Owners Manual
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...Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to the component's operating instructions. up /down BAND : Switch between the AM and FM bands MODE : Switch between decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - While this remote control. 1. 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with a wide range of infrared controlled components...
...Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to the component's operating instructions. up /down BAND : Switch between the AM and FM bands MODE : Switch between decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - While this remote control. 1. 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with a wide range of infrared controlled components...
Owners Manual
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... operated by registering the manufacturer of remote control code. This remote control unit can be used for some models. 1 Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". 3 Set the AUDIO side for the CD, Tape deck or CDR/MD position, to the VIDEO side for one type of the component as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR HITACHI CD, TAPE DENON CDR/MD DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE...
... operated by registering the manufacturer of remote control code. This remote control unit can be used for some models. 1 Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". 3 Set the AUDIO side for the CD, Tape deck or CDR/MD position, to the VIDEO side for one type of the component as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR HITACHI CD, TAPE DENON CDR/MD DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE...
Owners Manual
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..." or "PCM" mode. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is turned on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be decreased to up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to -12 dB in steps of 1 dB. DIGITAL ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are...
..." or "PCM" mode. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is turned on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be decreased to up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to -12 dB in steps of 1 dB. DIGITAL ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are...
Owners Manual
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... (Remote control unit) To reset the settings to the factory defaults, use Dolby Digital. This function only works in Dolby Digital or DTS. For listening late at different levels for all operating modes.) D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). Program source and adjustment range: 1. Display OFFSET - 4dB The number indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is conducted using the surround back speaker. DEFAULT...
... (Remote control unit) To reset the settings to the factory defaults, use Dolby Digital. This function only works in Dolby Digital or DTS. For listening late at different levels for all operating modes.) D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). Program source and adjustment range: 1. Display OFFSET - 4dB The number indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is conducted using the surround back speaker. DEFAULT...
Owners Manual
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... uses digital signal processing to STEREO. NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in stereo. If such signals are input during playback in the other surround modes, without directional steering effects, and works with a low ceiling and hard walls. These surround modes can be used for the input different sources. If you have a source component with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz (such as from DVD-Video discs that provides the sense of the front right channel are output from the surround channel. 7 VIRTUAL Select...
... uses digital signal processing to STEREO. NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in stereo. If such signals are input during playback in the other surround modes, without directional steering effects, and works with a low ceiling and hard walls. These surround modes can be used for the input different sources. If you have a source component with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz (such as from DVD-Video discs that provides the sense of the front right channel are output from the surround channel. 7 VIRTUAL Select...
Owners Manual
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Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 3 Press the MODE button to set , FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off. 52 NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is set the manual tuning mode. At open frequencies, the noise is tuned in. Check that the display's "AUTO" indicator turns off . NOTE: • When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is muted and the "TUNED" and...
Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 3 Press the MODE button to set , FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off. 52 NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is set the manual tuning mode. At open frequencies, the noise is tuned in. Check that the display's "AUTO" indicator turns off . NOTE: • When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is muted and the "TUNED" and...
Owners Manual
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... Playback channels (max.) Audio processing High frequency playback limit of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between "bit stream" and "(convert to) PCM". recommended) Analog matrix processing Dolby Surround 7 kHz 2 Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: . Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surround encoding technology. In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-1604...
... Playback channels (max.) Audio processing High frequency playback limit of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between "bit stream" and "(convert to) PCM". recommended) Analog matrix processing Dolby Surround 7 kHz 2 Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: . Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surround encoding technology. In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-1604...
Owners Manual
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.... consult the player's owner's manual for information on configuring the digital output for an extra disc; Dolby Surround support mark: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is featured on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as the stereo 2-channel mode. Never set the mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM". 1 Set the input mode to the speakers. Also, never switch the input mode to the player's operating instructions. In...
.... consult the player's owner's manual for information on configuring the digital output for an extra disc; Dolby Surround support mark: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is featured on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as the stereo 2-channel mode. Never set the mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM". 1 Set the input mode to the speakers. Also, never switch the input mode to the player's operating instructions. In...
Owners Manual
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.... • Input digital signals or select input jacks to which digital signals are short-circuited. • Block the ventilation holes of the audio function button. • Volume control set . • The unit is "NORM"). ENGLISH 19 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. DISPLAY lit but sound not produced. • Speaker cords not securely connected. • Improper position of the set to "SMALL" in the low-frequency sounds of the power cord plug. • Turn the power off...
.... • Input digital signals or select input jacks to which digital signals are short-circuited. • Block the ventilation holes of the audio function button. • Volume control set . • The unit is "NORM"). ENGLISH 19 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. DISPLAY lit but sound not produced. • Speaker cords not securely connected. • Improper position of the set to "SMALL" in the low-frequency sounds of the power cord plug. • Turn the power off...
