Literature/Product Sheet
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...L/R, Center, Surround L/R) to accommodate thick, high-grade speaker cables and banana plugs. ■ Personal Memory Plus, 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... Section Input sensitivity/Impedance CD, DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR, CDR/TAPE, AUX V.AUX(FRONT 200 mV/47 kohms Output level/Load impedance SUBWOOFER 1.2 V/10 kohms CDR/TAPE, VCR 200 mV/47 kohms Frequency response........... 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB) (Tone Defeat On) Signal...
...L/R, Center, Surround L/R) to accommodate thick, high-grade speaker cables and banana plugs. ■ Personal Memory Plus, 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... Section Input sensitivity/Impedance CD, DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR, CDR/TAPE, AUX V.AUX(FRONT 200 mV/47 kohms Output level/Load impedance SUBWOOFER 1.2 V/10 kohms CDR/TAPE, VCR 200 mV/47 kohms Frequency response........... 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB) (Tone Defeat On) Signal...
Owners Manual
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... these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of seven speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these steps. ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use.
... these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of seven speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these steps. ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use.
Owners Manual
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...unit's CD jacks using pin plug cords. CD recorder, MD recorder or other component equipped with 6-channel analog outputs, etc. Subwoofer jack Connect the internal amplifier's subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal. (Refer to page 14.) Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 ...ohms cable pin cords (sold separately) for coaxial connections. • Use optical cables (sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ROOM and ANOTHER ROOM, the remotecontrollable devices in the main room...
...unit's CD jacks using pin plug cords. CD recorder, MD recorder or other component equipped with 6-channel analog outputs, etc. Subwoofer jack Connect the internal amplifier's subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal. (Refer to page 14.) Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 ...ohms cable pin cords (sold separately) for coaxial connections. • Use optical cables (sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ROOM and ANOTHER ROOM, the remotecontrollable devices in the main room...
Owners Manual
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... of the speaker cord come in electric shocks. NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on the screen may be connected for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. Insert the cord.
... of the speaker cord come in electric shocks. NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on the screen may be connected for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. Insert the cord.
Owners Manual
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... for optimizing the timing with other AV components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 9 to complete the setting. • System setup items and default values (set the composition of the signals output from the subwoofer. 80 Hz This parameter is for...the different input sources. Small Small Subwoofer mode = Normal Subwoofer Yes Crossover Frequency Delay Time Test Tone Digital In Assignment Auto Surround Mode Set the frequency (Hz) below which the audio signals are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the this unit....
... for optimizing the timing with other AV components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 9 to complete the setting. • System setup items and default values (set the composition of the signals output from the subwoofer. 80 Hz This parameter is for...the different input sources. Small Small Subwoofer mode = Normal Subwoofer Yes Crossover Frequency Delay Time Test Tone Digital In Assignment Auto Surround Mode Set the frequency (Hz) below which the audio signals are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the this unit....
Owners Manual
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...WOOFER YES YES NO Press the ENTER or (left ) button (right) button (down ) button to enter the settings and switch to the subwoofer mode setting. • Parameters Large...... Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz. If you cannot determine the...or the bass sound of front channel is selected, low frequencies of the speaker, but according to the subwoofer. Small...... NOTE: Select "Large" or "Small" not according to subwoofer channel and not reproduced in some mode. 19 Select this when no speakers are assigned to the bass ...
...WOOFER YES YES NO Press the ENTER or (left ) button (right) button (down ) button to enter the settings and switch to the subwoofer mode setting. • Parameters Large...... Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz. If you cannot determine the...or the bass sound of front channel is selected, low frequencies of the speaker, but according to the subwoofer. Small...... NOTE: Select "Large" or "Small" not according to subwoofer channel and not reproduced in some mode. 19 Select this when no speakers are assigned to the bass ...
Owners Manual
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... mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to be little interference of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency). • For speakers set the frequency (Hz) below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is set.... • When the "+MAIN" playback mode is set to "Yes" at the "Speaker Configuration Setting", set to "LARGE" are only produced from the subwoofer instead. If "SMALL" is set for the front speakers or "NO" is set for frequencies near the crossover frequency. - In this playback mode there tends...
... mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to be little interference of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency). • For speakers set the frequency (Hz) below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is set.... • When the "+MAIN" playback mode is set to "Yes" at the "Speaker Configuration Setting", set to "LARGE" are only produced from the subwoofer instead. If "SMALL" is set for the front speakers or "NO" is set for frequencies near the crossover frequency. - In this playback mode there tends...
Owners Manual
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... listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speaker and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position FL Center FR Subwoofer SL L1 L2 L5 Listening position L3 L4 SR CAUTION: SB Please note that the difference for the surround mode. NOTE: •...
... listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speaker and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position FL Center FR Subwoofer SL L1 L2 L5 Listening position L3 L4 SR CAUTION: SB Please note that the difference for the surround mode. NOTE: •...
Owners Manual
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... changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the subwoofer to the listening position. 14 SW 12ft • The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. ENGLISH 4 5 6 7 Use... time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Press the ENTER or (down ) button to switch to the subwoofer setting.
... changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the subwoofer to the listening position. 14 SW 12ft • The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. ENGLISH 4 5 6 7 Use... time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Press the ENTER or (down ) button to switch to the subwoofer setting.
Owners Manual
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Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the subwoofer channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SW -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the ENTER button to finish the Test Tone. (left ) button (right) button (down) button to switch ... to set the surround back channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SB -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left ) button (right) button (down ) button to switch to the subwoofer channel level (manual mode). Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround L channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SL -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left...
Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the subwoofer channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SW -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the ENTER button to finish the Test Tone. (left ) button (right) button (down) button to switch ... to set the surround back channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SB -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left ) button (right) button (down ) button to switch to the subwoofer channel level (manual mode). Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround L channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SL -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left...
Owners Manual
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... speaker layout is stored in the memory. In terminal. 1 Use the (left ) and (right) buttons to select the Auto Surround mode. (Initial) 19 AUTOSURR. In Subwoofer channel Level playback. (Initial) 20 EXT.IN SW +15 +00 +05 +10 +15 Press the ENTER or (left ) button (right) button Press the ENTER or...
... speaker layout is stored in the memory. In terminal. 1 Use the (left ) and (right) buttons to select the Auto Surround mode. (Initial) 19 AUTOSURR. In Subwoofer channel Level playback. (Initial) 20 EXT.IN SW +15 +00 +05 +10 +15 Press the ENTER or (left ) button (right) button Press the ENTER or...
Owners Manual
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... desired input mode. (See page 33.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. surround parameter to the component's operating instructions. IN jacks are output ...CDR/TAPE and VCR REC OUT jacks. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode. • If the subwoofer output level seems to EXT. IN jacks cannot be selected. 21 2 1 NOTES: • In play mode (DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/6CH...
... desired input mode. (See page 33.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. surround parameter to the component's operating instructions. IN jacks are output ...CDR/TAPE and VCR REC OUT jacks. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode. • If the subwoofer output level seems to EXT. IN jacks cannot be selected. 21 2 1 NOTES: • In play mode (DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/6CH...
Owners Manual
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... indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is normalized to OFF for correct DTS playback. Select this function if the sound from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is turned off with the... subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as DVD, DTV and other future formats that the LFE LEVEL be verified with reduced ...
... indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is normalized to OFF for correct DTS playback. Select this function if the sound from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is turned off with the... subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as DVD, DTV and other future formats that the LFE LEVEL be verified with reduced ...
Owners Manual
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... screen as possible. Surround speaker Front speaker Surround back speaker Point slightly downwards • Same as guides to set up your subwoofer for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of the room facing towards the prime listening position. 2. Connect another pair of ...speakers used and the main usage purpose. 1. When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° • Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as described in ...
... screen as possible. Surround speaker Front speaker Surround back speaker Point slightly downwards • Same as guides to set up your subwoofer for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of the room facing towards the prime listening position. 2. Connect another pair of ...speakers used and the main usage purpose. 1. When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° • Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as described in ...
Owners Manual
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...> ends of input/output cords. • Connect securely. • Connect securely. Have you operated the receiver according to "SMALL" in the system setup mode try setting the subwoofer mode to "+MAIN", or the front speaker to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Common problems arising when listening...; MUTING is being input. Positions of instruments reversed during stereo playback. • Reverse connections of purchase. Note: When a subwoofer has been connected and the virtual surround function is being played from one channel. • Incomplete connection of speaker cords. •...
...> ends of input/output cords. • Connect securely. • Connect securely. Have you operated the receiver according to "SMALL" in the system setup mode try setting the subwoofer mode to "+MAIN", or the front speaker to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Common problems arising when listening...; MUTING is being input. Positions of instruments reversed during stereo playback. • Reverse connections of purchase. Note: When a subwoofer has been connected and the virtual surround function is being played from one channel. • Incomplete connection of speaker cords. •...