Denon AVR-1312 - Manuals

2 Features Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5ch) The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces high-fidelity sound in surround mode with equal quality and power for all channels, true to the original sound. The power amplifier circuit adopts a dis...

Basic version 3 F Connections v page 4 F Playback (Basic operation) v page 11 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) v page 21 Connection v page 5 , 7 Connection v page 5 , 7 Playback – Playback v page 12 Connection v page 5 , 7 Connection v page 5 , 8 Playback v page 12 Playback – Connection ...

4 Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type according to the devices to be connected. • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending on the connection method. Refer to each description for more information. • Select...

5 Cables used for connections Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI Blu-ray Disc player DVD player TV Set-top box Game console Connec...

6 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • Video signal...

7 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player • You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device.• For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page 5 ). Cables used for connections Video cable (sol...

8 Connecting a digital camcorder • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder.• For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page 5 ). Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately) Video cable Audio cable (sold separately) Audio cable R...

9 Connecting a control dock for iPod • Connect a control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod.• For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately). • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, ref...

10 Connecting an antenna • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal ( v page  17 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise l...

11 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page 12 ) n Playing a portable player ( v page 12 ) n Playing an iPod ( v page 13 ) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page 17 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page 21 ) n Selecting the input source ( v page 11 ...

12 Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD player. 1 Prepare for playback. q Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player. w Change the TV input to the input of this unit. e Load the disc in the player. 2 Press ON to tu...

13 Playing an iPod If you use a separately sold DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W), you will be able to play back videos, photos, music, and other content on the iPod.The playback method differs depending on the control dock for iPod to be used and the files to...

14 Playing an iPod • To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER mode ( v page 41 ). The default setting is “ON”. • In Browse mode, press STATUS during playback to check the title name, artist name and album name on the display of this u...

15 Playing an iPod When using an ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W 1 Prepare for playback. q Connect the DENON control dock for iPod to this unit ( v page 9 “Connecting a control dock for iPod”). w Set the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. e Connect the TV to the VIDEO MONITOR output connect...

16 Playing an iPod n iPod operation Operation buttons Function STATUS Check of title name/artist name/ album name (in Browse mode) SEARCH (Press and release) Page search mode z 1 SEARCH (Press and hold) Browse / Remote mode switching MEMORY Store memory z 2 MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation ENTER...

17 Tuning in radio stations Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. FM When listening to an FM broadcast. AM When listening to an AM broadcast. TUNER A1 [TUNING / ][ CH+/- ] TuningPreset [ BAND ][MEMORY] BandMemory [ MOD...

18 Tuning in radio stations n Listening to preset stations 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G). [TUNING / ][ CH+/- ] TuningPreset [ BAND ][MEMORY] BandMemory [ MODE ] Mode Preset Channel A8 FM 90.1MHz A7 FM 90.1MHz A6 FM 90.1MHz A5 FM 90.1MHz A4 FM 108.0MHz A3 FM 98.1MHz A2 FM 89.1MHz ...

19 TP (Traffic Program) TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area before leaving home. n TP search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs (TP stations). 1 Press TUNER to switch t...

20 n Tuner (FM/AM) operation Operation buttons Function SEARCH RDS search BAND FM/AM switching MEMORY Preset memory registration SHIFT Preset channel block selection MODE Switch search modes CH +, – Preset channel selection TUNING df Tuning (up/down) MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation ENTER Enter ...

21 • Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input signal. For details, see “Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes” ( v page 53 ). • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Audio Adjust” ( v page 38 ) to enjoy your f...

22 Standard playback n Surround playback of 2-channel sources 1 Playing the source ( v page 12 – 17 ). 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to play back multichannel sound. Select the surround mode while viewing the display on the TV screen. • Which decoder can be selected...

23 Multi channel stereo playback This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. 1 Playing the source ( v page 12 – 17 ). 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select “MULTI CH STEREO”. Multi channel stereo playback begins. NOTE When the input signal is Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-...

Advanced version 24 F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) v page 25 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page 28 F How to make detailed settings v page 30 F Other settings v page 43 Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. B...

25 Here we describe the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 2 “Connecting the speakers” . Procedure for speaker settings Install Connect ( v page 26 ) Install ...

26 Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 2 “Connecting the speakers” . • For the method of connecting the TV, see C page 4 “Connect this unit to the television using an HDMI cable (sold separately)” . 7.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection • The illustration...

28 n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page 28 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page 29 ) n Quick select function ( v page 29 ) n Various memory functions ( v page 29 ) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page 11 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page 21 ) Playback (Advanced operation) ...

29 Convenient functions Sleep timer function The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed.This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The “ SLEEP ” indicator on the display lights. • The time switches as sh...

30 Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. How to make detailed settings Setting items Detailed items Description Page Speaker Setup Speaker Config. Selects speaker configuration and size (bass reprodu...

31 Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu display Front display Description Top menu display Speaker Setup Input Setup Option Setup Speaker Config. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Crossover Freq. [ ...

32 Input Setup Perform settings related to input source playback.• You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation 1 Press MENU . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 2 Use ui to select “Input Setup”, and then press ENTER . 3 Use ui to select the ...

33 Input Setup Setting items Setting details OPTICAL Set this to change the optical input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME V.AUX DOCK BD / DVD / TV / SAT/CBL / GAME / V.AUX / DOCK OFF : Do not assign a optical input connector to the selected input source. • At time of...

34 Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Setting items Setting details Start Start the auto preset process. TUNER If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. Preset Skip Default settings ...

35 Input Setup Source Level Default settings are underlined. Setting items Setting details Source Level This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input.Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources. –12dB – +1...

36 Option Setup Make various option settings. Menu operation 1 Press MENU . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 2 Use ui to select “Option Setup”, and then press ENTER . 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. 4 Press ENTER to enter the setting. • To return to the previous item, press...

37 Option Setup Other Setup Default settings are underlined. Make various other settings. Setting items Setting details HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. Amp : Play back through speakers connected to the receiver. TV : Play back through TV connected to the receiver. If “TV” is selected...

38 Adjusting the sound field effects The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and surroun...

39 Adjusting the sound field effects Setting items Setting details Center Image Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. 0.0 – 1.0 (0.3) “Center Image” is displayed when the surround mode is set to “DTS NEO:6 Music”. Panorama Assign front L/R signal also to surr...

40 Adjusting the sound field effects Tone around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. 1 Press TONE . [ ] [ENTER] Enter Return Tone Tone Control OFF 2 Use o p to select “ON”. ON Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). OFF Playback without tone adjustmen...

41 Adjusting the sound field effects RESTORER around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER functio...

42 Information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display.The information displayed changes each time you press STATUS . The information is displayed for several seconds before the display returns to its original conditi...

43 Other settings Switching between PAL and NTSC signal formats Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using.• The factory setting is “PAL”. STATUS TUNER PRESET CH +, – iPod 1 DIMMER 1 Press and hold STATUS and DIMMER for at least 3 seconds. “V.Format:<PAL>” appears on the...

Information 44 F Part names and functions v page 45 F Other information v page 50 F Troubleshooting v page 58 F Specifications v page 60 F Index v page 61 Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. Basic v ersion A dv anced v ersio...

45 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q2 Q3 Q5 Q4 Q1 Q0 o i Q6 Q7 Q9 Q8 W0 u t r y e w q q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ······················································( C 4 , C 8 ) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). w Powe...

46 Display y t u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 w q e r q Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are operating. w Input signal indicators e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. r Front speaker indicator This lights acco...

47 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e t r y i u o Q0 q PRE OUT connectors ············································· ( C 3 , 26 , 27 ) w Speaker terminals ················································· ( C 3 , 26 , 27 ) e DOCK CONTROL jack ·····························...

48 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). qwe r t Q0 y u io Q1 Q2 Q3 Q5Q6 W4 W8 W7 W6 W0 Q8 W1 Q7 Q9 W2 W3 W5 Q4 q Power buttons (ON, STANDBY) ························ ( C 4 , C 8 ) w Sleep timer button (SLEEP) ······················· ( 29 ) e ...

49 Remote control unit Inserting the batteries q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R03/AAA e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control ...

50 Other information n Trademark information ( v page 50 ) n Surround ( v page 51 ) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page 55 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page 56 ) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Lab...

51 Surround This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode ...

53 Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode. D This indicat...

56 Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color Like “x.v.Color”, each of these color spaces defines a palette of available colors that is larger than the traditional RGB color model. D Deep Color This technology allows expression of more number of colors than the conventional 8 bits a...

58 Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following:1. Are the connections correct?2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Shoul...

60 Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed.When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. ON/STANDBY 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY . 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pres...

61 v Numerics 2.1-channel ··················································· 25, 273D ········································································· 57.1-channel ··················································· 25, 26 v A Accessories ···················································...

62 Dimensions Unit : mm 338.5 382.0 15.0 147.0 162.0 435.0 21.5 22.0 Weight : 8.9 kg Basic v ersion A dv anced v ersion Infor mation Infor mation

2 Features Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5ch) The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces high-fidelity sound in surround mode with equal quality and power for all channels, true to the original sound. The power amplifier circuit adopts a dis...

Basic version 3 F Connections v page 4 F Playback (Basic operation) v page 11 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) v page 21 Connection v page 5 , 7 Connection v page 5 , 7 Playback – Playback v page 12 Connection v page 5 , 7 Connection v page 5 , 8 Playback v page 12 Playback – Connection ...

4 Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type according to the devices to be connected. • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending on the connection method. Refer to each description for more information. • Select...

5 Cables used for connections Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI Blu-ray Disc player DVD player TV Set-top box Game console Connec...

6 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • Video signal...

7 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player • You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device.• For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page 5 ). Cables used for connections Video cable (sol...

8 Connecting a digital camcorder • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder.• For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page 5 ). Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately) Video cable Audio cable (sold separately) Audio cable R...

9 Connecting a control dock for iPod • Connect a control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod.• For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately). • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, ref...

10 Connecting an antenna • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal ( v page  17 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise l...

11 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page 12 ) n Playing a portable player ( v page 12 ) n Playing an iPod ( v page 13 ) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page 17 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page 21 ) n Selecting the input source ( v page 11 ...

12 Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD player. 1 Prepare for playback. q Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player. w Change the TV input to the input of this unit. e Load the disc in the player. 2 Press ON to tu...

13 Playing an iPod If you use a separately sold DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W), you will be able to play back videos, photos, music, and other content on the iPod.The playback method differs depending on the control dock for iPod to be used and the files to...

14 Playing an iPod • To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER mode ( v page 41 ). The default setting is “ON”. • In Browse mode, press STATUS during playback to check the title name, artist name and album name on the display of this u...

15 Playing an iPod When using an ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W 1 Prepare for playback. q Connect the DENON control dock for iPod to this unit ( v page 9 “Connecting a control dock for iPod”). w Set the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. e Connect the TV to the VIDEO MONITOR output connect...

16 Playing an iPod n iPod operation Operation buttons Function STATUS Check of title name/artist name/ album name (in Browse mode) SEARCH (Press and release) Page search mode z 1 SEARCH (Press and hold) Browse / Remote mode switching MEMORY Store memory z 2 MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation ENTER...

17 Tuning in radio stations Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. FM When listening to an FM broadcast. AM When listening to an AM broadcast. TUNER A1 [TUNING / ][ CH+/- ] TuningPreset [ BAND ][MEMORY] BandMemory [ MOD...

18 Tuning in radio stations n Listening to preset stations 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G). [TUNING / ][ CH+/- ] TuningPreset [ BAND ][MEMORY] BandMemory [ MODE ] Mode Preset Channel A8 FM 90.1MHz A7 FM 90.1MHz A6 FM 90.1MHz A5 FM 90.1MHz A4 FM 108.0MHz A3 FM 98.1MHz A2 FM 89.1MHz ...

19 TP (Traffic Program) TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area before leaving home. n TP search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs (TP stations). 1 Press TUNER to switch t...

20 n Tuner (FM/AM) operation Operation buttons Function SEARCH RDS search BAND FM/AM switching MEMORY Preset memory registration SHIFT Preset channel block selection MODE Switch search modes CH +, – Preset channel selection TUNING df Tuning (up/down) MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation ENTER Enter ...

21 • Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input signal. For details, see “Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes” ( v page 53 ). • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Audio Adjust” ( v page 38 ) to enjoy your f...

22 Standard playback n Surround playback of 2-channel sources 1 Playing the source ( v page 12 – 17 ). 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to play back multichannel sound. Select the surround mode while viewing the display on the TV screen. • Which decoder can be selected...

23 Multi channel stereo playback This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. 1 Playing the source ( v page 12 – 17 ). 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select “MULTI CH STEREO”. Multi channel stereo playback begins. NOTE When the input signal is Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-...

Advanced version 24 F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) v page 25 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page 28 F How to make detailed settings v page 30 F Other settings v page 43 Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. B...

25 Here we describe the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 2 “Connecting the speakers” . Procedure for speaker settings Install Connect ( v page 26 ) Install ...

26 Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 2 “Connecting the speakers” . • For the method of connecting the TV, see C page 4 “Connect this unit to the television using an HDMI cable (sold separately)” . 7.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection • The illustration...

28 n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page 28 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page 29 ) n Quick select function ( v page 29 ) n Various memory functions ( v page 29 ) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page 11 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page 21 ) Playback (Advanced operation) ...

29 Convenient functions Sleep timer function The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed.This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The “ SLEEP ” indicator on the display lights. • The time switches as sh...

30 Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. How to make detailed settings Setting items Detailed items Description Page Speaker Setup Speaker Config. Selects speaker configuration and size (bass reprodu...

31 Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu display Front display Description Top menu display Speaker Setup Input Setup Option Setup Speaker Config. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Crossover Freq. [ ...

32 Input Setup Perform settings related to input source playback.• You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation 1 Press MENU . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 2 Use ui to select “Input Setup”, and then press ENTER . 3 Use ui to select the ...

33 Input Setup Setting items Setting details OPTICAL Set this to change the optical input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME V.AUX DOCK BD / DVD / TV / SAT/CBL / GAME / V.AUX / DOCK OFF : Do not assign a optical input connector to the selected input source. • At time of...

34 Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Setting items Setting details Start Start the auto preset process. TUNER If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. Preset Skip Default settings ...

35 Input Setup Source Level Default settings are underlined. Setting items Setting details Source Level This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input.Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources. –12dB – +1...

36 Option Setup Make various option settings. Menu operation 1 Press MENU . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 2 Use ui to select “Option Setup”, and then press ENTER . 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. 4 Press ENTER to enter the setting. • To return to the previous item, press...

37 Option Setup Other Setup Default settings are underlined. Make various other settings. Setting items Setting details HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. Amp : Play back through speakers connected to the receiver. TV : Play back through TV connected to the receiver. If “TV” is selected...

38 Adjusting the sound field effects The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and surroun...

39 Adjusting the sound field effects Setting items Setting details Center Image Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. 0.0 – 1.0 (0.3) “Center Image” is displayed when the surround mode is set to “DTS NEO:6 Music”. Panorama Assign front L/R signal also to surr...

40 Adjusting the sound field effects Tone around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. 1 Press TONE . [ ] [ENTER] Enter Return Tone Tone Control OFF 2 Use o p to select “ON”. ON Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). OFF Playback without tone adjustmen...

41 Adjusting the sound field effects RESTORER around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER functio...

42 Information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display.The information displayed changes each time you press STATUS . The information is displayed for several seconds before the display returns to its original conditi...

43 Other settings Switching between PAL and NTSC signal formats Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using.• The factory setting is “PAL”. STATUS TUNER PRESET CH +, – iPod 1 DIMMER 1 Press and hold STATUS and DIMMER for at least 3 seconds. “V.Format:<PAL>” appears on the...

Information 44 F Part names and functions v page 45 F Other information v page 50 F Troubleshooting v page 58 F Specifications v page 60 F Index v page 61 Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. Basic v ersion A dv anced v ersio...

45 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q2 Q3 Q5 Q4 Q1 Q0 o i Q6 Q7 Q9 Q8 W0 u t r y e w q q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ······················································( C 4 , C 8 ) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). w Powe...

46 Display y t u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 w q e r q Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are operating. w Input signal indicators e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. r Front speaker indicator This lights acco...

47 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e t r y i u o Q0 q PRE OUT connectors ············································· ( C 3 , 26 , 27 ) w Speaker terminals ················································· ( C 3 , 26 , 27 ) e DOCK CONTROL jack ·····························...

48 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). qwe r t Q0 y u io Q1 Q2 Q3 Q5Q6 W4 W8 W7 W6 W0 Q8 W1 Q7 Q9 W2 W3 W5 Q4 q Power buttons (ON, STANDBY) ························ ( C 4 , C 8 ) w Sleep timer button (SLEEP) ······················· ( 29 ) e ...

49 Remote control unit Inserting the batteries q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R03/AAA e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control ...

50 Other information n Trademark information ( v page 50 ) n Surround ( v page 51 ) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page 55 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page 56 ) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Lab...

51 Surround This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode ...

53 Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode. D This indicat...

56 Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color Like “x.v.Color”, each of these color spaces defines a palette of available colors that is larger than the traditional RGB color model. D Deep Color This technology allows expression of more number of colors than the conventional 8 bits a...

58 Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following:1. Are the connections correct?2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Shoul...

60 Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed.When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. ON/STANDBY 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY . 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pres...

61 v Numerics 2.1-channel ··················································· 25, 273D ········································································· 57.1-channel ··················································· 25, 26 v A Accessories ···················································...

62 Dimensions Unit : mm 338.5 382.0 15.0 147.0 162.0 435.0 21.5 22.0 Weight : 8.9 kg Basic v ersion A dv anced v ersion Infor mation Infor mation