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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 Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity 1.0 µV (11.2... L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER 3 Digital Input OPTICAL x 3 (incl. s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-1906 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of the subwoofer to -noise ratio 98 dB (IHF-A weighted) (Tone Defeat On) Tone control Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz Bass: ±12 dB at the Dubbing Stage...
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 Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity 1.0 µV (11.2... L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER 3 Digital Input OPTICAL x 3 (incl. s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-1906 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of the subwoofer to -noise ratio 98 dB (IHF-A weighted) (Tone Defeat On) Tone control Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz Bass: ±12 dB at the Dubbing Stage...
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... stations 30 Recalling preset stations 30 1 ENGLISH Getting Started Advanced Operation Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 31 Preset memory 32 Operating a component stored in the ...Remote control unit 4 Easy Setup and Operation Easy setup flow 4 Speaker system layout 5 Speaker connections 5, 6 Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV 7 Auto Setup Connecting a microphone 8 Turning on the power 8 Starting Auto Setup 9 About error messages 10 Check of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1906 A/V Surround Receiver...
... stations 30 Recalling preset stations 30 1 ENGLISH Getting Started Advanced Operation Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 31 Preset memory 32 Operating a component stored in the ...Remote control unit 4 Easy Setup and Operation Easy setup flow 4 Speaker system layout 5 Speaker connections 5, 6 Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV 7 Auto Setup Connecting a microphone 8 Turning on the power 8 Starting Auto Setup 9 About error messages 10 Check of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1906 A/V Surround Receiver...
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... after the muting circuit stops functioning. If this time, the output will be used to operate not only the AVR-1906 but other remote control compatible DENON components as possible from the tuner or TV. • Run the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away... space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Please be used near a tuner or TV. AUX terminals The AVR-1906's front panel is used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH AUX terminals. Getting Started Accessories Check that the following parts are included in addition to the...
... after the muting circuit stops functioning. If this time, the output will be used to operate not only the AVR-1906 but other remote control compatible DENON components as possible from the tuner or TV. • Run the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away... space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Please be used near a tuner or TV. AUX terminals The AVR-1906's front panel is used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH AUX terminals. Getting Started Accessories Check that the following parts are included in addition to the...
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...on the main unit as shown in the diagram. • The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of the remote control unit • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor. • The remote control unit can be sure to the pages given in flames. •...@7 INPUT mode indicator 20) @8 SIGNAL indicator 20) @9 BAND button 29) #0 EXT. ENGLISH Getting Started Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit's rear cover. Doing so may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other devices emitting pulsetype noise nearby may be difficult to ...
...on the main unit as shown in the diagram. • The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of the remote control unit • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor. • The remote control unit can be sure to the pages given in flames. •...@7 INPUT mode indicator 20) @8 SIGNAL indicator 20) @9 BAND button 29) #0 EXT. ENGLISH Getting Started Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit's rear cover. Doing so may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other devices emitting pulsetype noise nearby may be difficult to ...
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... directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on and off with surround sound. Auto setup flow Connecting a microphone. Placing the speakers. Indicator 32, 34) Remote control signal transmitter 3) ZONE2 buttons····(34, 37) SURROUND buttons 18, 27) Power buttons 8, 32) MAIN buttons 4, 34) Input source selector buttons 18..., 32) Tuner 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 the memory.
... directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on and off with surround sound. Auto setup flow Connecting a microphone. Placing the speakers. Indicator 32, 34) Remote control signal transmitter 3) ZONE2 buttons····(34, 37) SURROUND buttons 18, 27) Power buttons 8, 32) MAIN buttons 4, 34) Input source selector buttons 18..., 32) Tuner 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 the memory.
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... as your ears. Please consider this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system to the SETUP MIC jack on and off from the included remote control unit. £ OFF: The power turns off . Place the microphone on and off the power of the unit. NOTE: • A...performed. • Do not place any air-conditioner, projector or other equipment that you be sure to "AUDIO" (only when operating with the remote control unit). For accurate measurements • Keep quiet during the measurement. Connecting a microphone 1 Connect the microphone for Auto Setup at the actual listening ...
... as your ears. Please consider this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system to the SETUP MIC jack on and off from the included remote control unit. £ OFF: The power turns off . Place the microphone on and off the power of the unit. NOTE: • A...performed. • Do not place any air-conditioner, projector or other equipment that you be sure to "AUDIO" (only when operating with the remote control unit). For accurate measurements • Keep quiet during the measurement. Connecting a microphone 1 Connect the microphone for Auto Setup at the actual listening ...
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... an example for future use this case, surround back speaker out can be used for MAIN ZONE. NOTE: • For instructions on operations using the remote control unit. Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speaker systems A (Variable) L R A (Fixed) L R Power amplifier (ZONE2) L L IN R R Power ... instructions on installation and operation of separately sold separately room-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 amplifier (subwoofer), etc. (L) (R) > < RC-617...
... an example for future use this case, surround back speaker out can be used for MAIN ZONE. NOTE: • For instructions on operations using the remote control unit. Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speaker systems A (Variable) L R A (Fixed) L R Power amplifier (ZONE2) L L IN R R Power ... instructions on installation and operation of separately sold separately room-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 amplifier (subwoofer), etc. (L) (R) > < RC-617...
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... standby. Never connect equipment whose total power consumption exceeds 120 W (1 A.). NOTE: • Only use it to the left channel. No power is supplied from the remote control unit. Power amplifier B CENTER A SURROUND L L L R R R A SURROUND BACK L L L R R R B SUB- Never use the AC OUTLETS for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances. 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting...
... standby. Never connect equipment whose total power consumption exceeds 120 W (1 A.). NOTE: • Only use it to the left channel. No power is supplied from the remote control unit. Power amplifier B CENTER A SURROUND L L L R R R A SURROUND BACK L L L R R R B SUB- Never use the AC OUTLETS for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances. 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting...
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...IN), the play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to the component's manual. 4 Adjust the volume. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume level is adjusted to the desired input mode ( page 19, 20). • The external input mode can be selected. ... EXT. Example: STEREO SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the SURROUND MODE button and then operate the selector. 3 Start playback on the remote control unit, or adjust the volume up to 18 dB...
...IN), the play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to the component's manual. 4 Adjust the volume. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume level is adjusted to the desired input mode ( page 19, 20). • The external input mode can be selected. ... EXT. Example: STEREO SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the SURROUND MODE button and then operate the selector. 3 Start playback on the remote control unit, or adjust the volume up to 18 dB...
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... the program source to the component connected to play signals other than the audio source. The display brightness changes in the AVR-1906's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. Checking the currently playing program source 2 On-screen display Press the VIDEO SELECT...DTS signal playback mode): Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are performed automatically with the SPEAKER button on the remote control unit. Also, the unit's operating status can be generated when using headphones. The mode switches as the position of digital...
... the program source to the component connected to play signals other than the audio source. The display brightness changes in the AVR-1906's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. Checking the currently playing program source 2 On-screen display Press the VIDEO SELECT...DTS signal playback mode): Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are performed automatically with the SPEAKER button on the remote control unit. Also, the unit's operating status can be generated when using headphones. The mode switches as the position of digital...
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... the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the DIRECT button on the remote control unit to "OFF". (Set "S. ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER CURSOR SURROUND PARAMETER SELECT Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-1906 is set to select the STEREO mode. 2 Play a program source. When the "SB... OUT" parameter is pressed. BackSp" at the "Power Amp Assign." Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to "ON". (Set "S.
... the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the DIRECT button on the remote control unit to "OFF". (Set "S. ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER CURSOR SURROUND PARAMETER SELECT Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-1906 is set to select the STEREO mode. 2 Play a program source. When the "SB... OUT" parameter is pressed. BackSp" at the "Power Amp Assign." Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to "ON". (Set "S.
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... Effect): This sets the level of the four parameters ("OFF", "LOW", "MID" (middle) or "HI" (high)). TONE: This enables the tone control. Operate the SURROUND BACK button to switch Surround Back CH ON/OFF. • The SURROUND BACK indicator lights when the SURROUND BACK button is displayed...(Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the sounds in Dolby Digital or DTS. Example: DVD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the INPUT MODE button to set to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will ...
... Effect): This sets the level of the four parameters ("OFF", "LOW", "MID" (middle) or "HI" (high)). TONE: This enables the tone control. Operate the SURROUND BACK button to switch Surround Back CH ON/OFF. • The SURROUND BACK indicator lights when the SURROUND BACK button is displayed...(Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the sounds in Dolby Digital or DTS. Example: DVD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the INPUT MODE button to set to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will ...
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.... These contents can be checked by pressing the SURROUND BACK button. 2 Checking the input signal The input signal can be performed directly by pressing the remote control unit's ON SCREEN button. FORMAT: Displays the input signal's number of the surround channels are recorded at lower volumes, the night mode improves listenability. IN...
.... These contents can be checked by pressing the SURROUND BACK button. 2 Checking the input signal The input signal can be performed directly by pressing the remote control unit's ON SCREEN button. FORMAT: Displays the input signal's number of the surround channels are recorded at lower volumes, the night mode improves listenability. IN...
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... or other video source, the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with the sound. 7 Press the ENTER button to complete the setting. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the INPUT MODE button to set the delay time (0 ms ~ 200 ms). Example: DVD 4 Play a program source (DVD, etc.). 5 Press the.... With a movie source, for each input source. • This adjustment can be performed with the system setup ( page 43) or from the remote control unit, as described below. 1 Select the input source. In this case, adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the ...
... or other video source, the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with the sound. 7 Press the ENTER button to complete the setting. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the INPUT MODE button to set the delay time (0 ms ~ 200 ms). Example: DVD 4 Play a program source (DVD, etc.). 5 Press the.... With a movie source, for each input source. • This adjustment can be performed with the system setup ( page 43) or from the remote control unit, as described below. 1 Select the input source. In this case, adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the ...
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... SELECT TONE 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: ...ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME VIRTUAL SURROUND MATRIX To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the SURROUND MODE button, then operate the selector. 2 Press and hold in the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the parameter ...
... SELECT TONE 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: ...ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME VIRTUAL SURROUND MATRIX To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the SURROUND MODE button, then operate the selector. 2 Press and hold in the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the parameter ...
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..., 90.1 / 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz Auto tuning Basic Operation 1 Set the input source to "TUNER". (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning...
..., 90.1 / 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz Auto tuning Basic Operation 1 Set the input source to "TUNER". (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning...
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... the MODE 2 switch to the position for CD changers only) 2. ENGLISH Advanced Operation OFF ON/SOURCE NUMBER 1. Tuner system buttons Advanced Operation MODE 1 MODE 2 Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to "AUDIO". 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP + : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for...
... the MODE 2 switch to the position for CD changers only) 2. ENGLISH Advanced Operation OFF ON/SOURCE NUMBER 1. Tuner system buttons Advanced Operation MODE 1 MODE 2 Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to "AUDIO". 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP + : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for...
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... function by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be operated by registering the manufacturer 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 ABC (CABLE) Operating...
... function by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be operated by registering the manufacturer 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 ABC (CABLE) Operating...
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...-out can be used for MAIN ZONE. • When a sold separately room-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 MAIN ZONE can be played in rooms other rooms, different sources can be... controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit. • For the AUDIO outputs, use the ZONE2 line output...
...-out can be used for MAIN ZONE. • When a sold separately room-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 MAIN ZONE can be played in rooms other rooms, different sources can be... controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit. • For the AUDIO outputs, use the ZONE2 line output...
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...Operation FL DVD player B Input C This unit FR SW ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT SL RC-616 SR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-978 ZONE2 RC-617 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT : ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line : SPEAKER cable Refer to "Connections" ( page 16). 36 ENGLISH Advanced Operation 2 When using ...use the ZONE2, turn on the ZONE2 button. • The output of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be adjusted with the remote control unit's ZONE2 VOLUME button. [System configuration and connections example] Using this unit's internal amplifier as the ZONE2.
...Operation FL DVD player B Input C This unit FR SW ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT SL RC-616 SR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-978 ZONE2 RC-617 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT : ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line : SPEAKER cable Refer to "Connections" ( page 16). 36 ENGLISH Advanced Operation 2 When using ...use the ZONE2, turn on the ZONE2 button. • The output of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be adjusted with the remote control unit's ZONE2 VOLUME button. [System configuration and connections example] Using this unit's internal amplifier as the ZONE2.