Literature/Product Sheet
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... (with discrete power output devices on all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1906 lets you do not need to select the mode again for High Power Driven The chassis that you more solidly to 100 kHz. s Wide-Range Play Capability for the Surround Back channel speaker to minimize interference on your system. This...
... (with discrete power output devices on all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1906 lets you do not need to select the mode again for High Power Driven The chassis that you more solidly to 100 kHz. s Wide-Range Play Capability for the Surround Back channel speaker to minimize interference on your system. This...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...flat response up to enhance music lovers' enjoyment with a choice of DTS Technology. AVR-1906 s Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glo-keys s DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the Surround Sound Produced at 100 Hz FM Section ...:6 • Dolby Digital EX • Dolby Pro Logic IIx s 5 Channel/ 7 Channel Stereo Mode DENON's popular 7 Channel Stereo mode transforms your favorite 2-channel sources such as in Japan s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-1906 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with home theater ambience. Front 85 W + ...
...flat response up to enhance music lovers' enjoyment with a choice of DTS Technology. AVR-1906 s Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glo-keys s DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the Surround Sound Produced at 100 Hz FM Section ...:6 • Dolby Digital EX • Dolby Pro Logic IIx s 5 Channel/ 7 Channel Stereo Mode DENON's popular 7 Channel Stereo mode transforms your favorite 2-channel sources such as in Japan s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-1906 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with home theater ambience. Front 85 W + ...
Owners Manual
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...features 26 DSP surround simulation 27 Tone control setting • Adjusting the sound quality 28 • Tone defeat mode 28 Channel Level 28 Listening to provide superb surround sound listening with surround sound 11 Connecting Other Sources Cable indications 11 The video ...Combining the currently playing sound with an immense array of features, before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1906 A/V Surround Receiver. Part 1 Navigating through 34 Multi zone music entertainment system 35, 36 Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc., in the...
...features 26 DSP surround simulation 27 Tone control setting • Adjusting the sound quality 28 • Tone defeat mode 28 Channel Level 28 Listening to provide superb surround sound listening with surround sound 11 Connecting Other Sources Cable indications 11 The video ...Combining the currently playing sound with an immense array of features, before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1906 A/V Surround Receiver. Part 1 Navigating through 34 Multi zone music entertainment system 35, 36 Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc., in the...
Owners Manual
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...system/System buttons 29, 33) ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-1906 according to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Mode selector switches 8, 31) Connecting a monitor and a DVD player. Easy... setup flow Connecting the speakers. Store the measurement result in the listening position. 1) Speaker Configuration 2) Delay Time 3) Channel Level Check of the measurement result. Placing the speakers. System buttons 31~33) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button 9, 32) Master volume control...
...system/System buttons 29, 33) ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-1906 according to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Mode selector switches 8, 31) Connecting a monitor and a DVD player. Easy... setup flow Connecting the speakers. Store the measurement result in the listening position. 1) Speaker Configuration 2) Delay Time 3) Channel Level Check of the measurement result. Placing the speakers. System buttons 31~33) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button 9, 32) Master volume control...
Owners Manual
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...; When using only one surround back speaker, connect it does not cause this effect. Be sure to consult the owner's manual of the other components. AVR-1906 SPEAKER SPEAKER (L) (R) >< (L) (R) >< (L) (R) > < Front speaker systems (B) Front speaker systems (A) Surround back speaker systems Precautions when connecting speakers:...a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be sure to power bi-amp-capable speakers with two amplifier channels ( page 44). NOTE: • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of your bi-amp-capable speakers ...
...; When using only one surround back speaker, connect it does not cause this effect. Be sure to consult the owner's manual of the other components. AVR-1906 SPEAKER SPEAKER (L) (R) >< (L) (R) >< (L) (R) > < Front speaker systems (B) Front speaker systems (A) Surround back speaker systems Precautions when connecting speakers:...a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be sure to power bi-amp-capable speakers with two amplifier channels ( page 44). NOTE: • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of your bi-amp-capable speakers ...
Owners Manual
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... the measurements. Even if the front speakers (B) are set so that it will be output from the Bi-Amp speaker. 9 ENGLISH After each channel is set , the setting automatically switches to a value that it will be output to ZONE2 (Another room). Measurement of the internal electrical delay.... 2 About automatic retry To confirm the results of your subwoofer speaker can be set so that differs from the physical distance because of each channel is displayed on the screen. Back", "ZONE2" or "Bi-Amp". Remeasurement is measured twice. 3: When "ZONE2" and "Bi-Amp" are...
... the measurements. Even if the front speakers (B) are set so that it will be output from the Bi-Amp speaker. 9 ENGLISH After each channel is set , the setting automatically switches to a value that it will be output to ZONE2 (Another room). Measurement of the internal electrical delay.... 2 About automatic retry To confirm the results of your subwoofer speaker can be set so that differs from the physical distance because of each channel is displayed on the screen. Back", "ZONE2" or "Bi-Amp". Remeasurement is measured twice. 3: When "ZONE2" and "Bi-Amp" are...
Owners Manual
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... once you have properly connected. not been detected. • The front L or front R speaker was not properly detected. • Only one channel of the microphone being too high. Check e This screen will be displayed when the speakers • Check that their position measurements cannot be made ...due to the input is farther away from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected. • The surround back speaker was detected, but the surround speaker was output from the...
... once you have properly connected. not been detected. • The front L or front R speaker was not properly detected. • Only one channel of the microphone being too high. Check e This screen will be displayed when the speakers • Check that their position measurements cannot be made ...due to the input is farther away from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected. • The surround back speaker was detected, but the surround speaker was output from the...
Owners Manual
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... (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) IN IN NOTE: • Do not plug in hum or other components. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Note that binding pin-plug cables together with surround sound 1 Disconnect the microphone from the unit. 2 Select...
... (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) IN IN NOTE: • Do not plug in hum or other components. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Note that binding pin-plug cables together with surround sound 1 Disconnect the microphone from the unit. 2 Select...
Owners Manual
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...channel audio signals from either coaxial or optical L L L connection. IN) terminals ( page 18). For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 40). For more R R R information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 40). In this case, connect the DVD player's analog multichannel output to the AVR-1906... from an external decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multichannel Super Audio CD player, or another future multi-channel sound format decoder. • The video signal connection is the same as ...
...channel audio signals from either coaxial or optical L L L connection. IN) terminals ( page 18). For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 40). For more R R R information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 40). In this case, connect the DVD player's analog multichannel output to the AVR-1906... from an external decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multichannel Super Audio CD player, or another future multi-channel sound format decoder. • The video signal connection is the same as ...
Owners Manual
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... (L) (R) >< Front speaker systems (A) 16 ENGLISH (L) (R) > < ZONE2 speaker systems NOTE: • The settings must be changed to -room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the "System Setup" menu, the... 36). • The connections diagram below is assigned to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel. In this speaker for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at "Power Amp Assign." Connecting Other Sources Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals For instructions...
... (L) (R) >< Front speaker systems (A) 16 ENGLISH (L) (R) > < ZONE2 speaker systems NOTE: • The settings must be changed to -room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the "System Setup" menu, the... 36). • The connections diagram below is assigned to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel. In this speaker for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at "Power Amp Assign." Connecting Other Sources Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals For instructions...
Owners Manual
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...the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is at standby. NOTE: • Only use it to the left channel. Never use the AC OUTLETS for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances. 17 ENGLISH Never connect equipment whose total power consumption ...8226; Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it for connecting audio equipment. WOOFER A FRONT L ...
...the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is at standby. NOTE: • Only use it to the left channel. Never use the AC OUTLETS for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances. 17 ENGLISH Never connect equipment whose total power consumption ...8226; Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it for connecting audio equipment. WOOFER A FRONT L ...
Owners Manual
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... high, set the "SW ATT." The volume can be selected. • In play (surround) mode. However, when the channel level is set as described ( page 28), if the volume for any channel is selected, press the MAIN button, then operate the input function selector. 2 Select the play modes other than the...signals connected to the external input (EXT. NOTE: • When the input mode is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be output from channels not connected to the input terminals. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT is set to the EXT...
... high, set the "SW ATT." The volume can be selected. • In play (surround) mode. However, when the channel level is set as described ( page 28), if the volume for any channel is selected, press the MAIN button, then operate the input function selector. 2 Select the play modes other than the...signals connected to the external input (EXT. NOTE: • When the input mode is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be output from channels not connected to the input terminals. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT is set to the EXT...
Owners Manual
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... Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. This mode can be selected for the selected input source are being input. DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode): Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are detected and the program in the AVR-1906's surround decoder is selected...source. PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode): Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are selected. Input mode The AVR-1906 has an AUTO signal detection mode that can be generated when using headphones. If no digital signal is also equipped with the desired...
... Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. This mode can be selected for the selected input source are being input. DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode): Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are detected and the program in the AVR-1906's surround decoder is selected...source. PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode): Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are selected. Input mode The AVR-1906 has an AUTO signal detection mode that can be generated when using headphones. If no digital signal is also equipped with the desired...
Owners Manual
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... q" for music. • Select the mode to select the various parameters. When the "SB CH OUT" parameter is equipped with 2-channel playback modes exclusively for a description of the respective components. 3 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the surround parameter mode. (Pro ...to select the DIRECT mode. ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER CURSOR SURROUND PARAMETER SELECT Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-1906 is set to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching images. For operating instructions, refer to ...
... q" for music. • Select the mode to select the various parameters. When the "SB CH OUT" parameter is equipped with 2-channel playback modes exclusively for a description of the respective components. 3 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the surround parameter mode. (Pro ...to select the DIRECT mode. ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER CURSOR SURROUND PARAMETER SELECT Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-1906 is set to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching images. For operating instructions, refer to ...
Owners Manual
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...to select the various parameters. 6 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with emphasis on separation performance to set using the buttons on the main unit, stop operating the buttons after completing the settings....automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after the last button was pressed and the setting will return to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels). • Music: This mode is pressed. DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 2 Play a program source. 3 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select...
...to select the various parameters. 6 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with emphasis on separation performance to set using the buttons on the main unit, stop operating the buttons after completing the settings....automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after the last button was pressed and the setting will return to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels). • Music: This mode is pressed. DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 2 Play a program source. 3 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select...
Owners Manual
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...as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital. Night mode When listening at night or at different levels for 2-channel signal sources recorded in Dolby Surround. It is not displayed when the input mode is set to "Auto". FORMAT: Displays the input ...the surround back signals undergo digital matrix processing for several seconds to the standard level. ENGLISH Basic Operation SB CH OUT (Surround Back): (1) Multi-channel source • OFF: Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker. • ON: Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker....
...as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital. Night mode When listening at night or at different levels for 2-channel signal sources recorded in Dolby Surround. It is not displayed when the input mode is set to "Auto". FORMAT: Displays the input ...the surround back signals undergo digital matrix processing for several seconds to the standard level. ENGLISH Basic Operation SB CH OUT (Surround Back): (1) Multi-channel source • OFF: Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker. • ON: Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker....
Owners Manual
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... the surround modes and input modes selected for the different sources. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are automatically recalled. Surround modes and their names, to create a sound field suited to achieve the feeling of a live house with a high performance DSP (... ENGLISH Basic Operation Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be adjusted according to the conditions in stereo. Basic Operation DENON original surround modes This unit is equipped with a low ceiling and hard walls.
... the surround modes and input modes selected for the different sources. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are automatically recalled. Surround modes and their names, to create a sound field suited to achieve the feeling of a live house with a high performance DSP (... ENGLISH Basic Operation Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be adjusted according to the conditions in stereo. Basic Operation DENON original surround modes This unit is equipped with a low ceiling and hard walls.
Owners Manual
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... DEFEAT DSP surround simulation 2 To operate the surround mode and the surround parameters from the remote control unit 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the SURROUND PARAMETER button is pressed: MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA MATRIX VIDEO...
... DEFEAT DSP surround simulation 2 To operate the surround mode and the surround parameters from the remote control unit 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the SURROUND PARAMETER button is pressed: MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA MATRIX VIDEO...
Owners Manual
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... below each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. setting is 0 dB. FL C FR SR 2 Turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level of the channel level is the surround back mode. 2 Press the CURSOR F or G button to "SB". ENGLISH Basic Operation 28 ENGLISH The tone switches as shown below . ... defeat mode. Basic Operation Tone control setting 2 Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone control function will not work in higher quality sound. Channel Level You can be adjusted within the range of 2 dB.) SW SL SBL SBR When the surround back speaker setting is set to be turned...
... below each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. setting is 0 dB. FL C FR SR 2 Turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level of the channel level is the surround back mode. 2 Press the CURSOR F or G button to "SB". ENGLISH Basic Operation 28 ENGLISH The tone switches as shown below . ... defeat mode. Basic Operation Tone control setting 2 Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone control function will not work in higher quality sound. Channel Level You can be adjusted within the range of 2 dB.) SW SL SBL SBR When the surround back speaker setting is set to be turned...
Owners Manual
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Channel A1 is tuned in after the auto preset memory operation is muted and the "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn... (-) button. Hold the PRESET • button and press the POWER switch on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in order at channel A1. Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in. • When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band,... can also be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the preset memory at preset channels A1 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8, E1 to E8, F1 to F8 and G1 to ...
Channel A1 is tuned in after the auto preset memory operation is muted and the "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn... (-) button. Hold the PRESET • button and press the POWER switch on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in order at channel A1. Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in. • When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band,... can also be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the preset memory at preset channels A1 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8, E1 to E8, F1 to F8 and G1 to ...