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Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Accessories ······················································································ 2 Functions that are added/changed/deleted by this upgrade ······ 2, 3 Changes to the Panel ...
Page 3 - Getting Started; Accessories; Additional functions; Audyssey Dynamic Volume®
Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Getting Star ted Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. q CD-ROM (Owner’s manual) ..................................................... 1 w Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Appro...
Page 4 - Deleted Functions
Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Getting Star ted Deleted Functions Surround B speakers unsupported As front height speakers and front wide speakers are now supported by this upgrade, surround B speakers can no longer be used. Audyssey MultE...
Page 5 - Changes to the Panel Display; Front Panel; With the door open
Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Getting Star ted Changes to the Panel Display After completing the upgrade, labels are attached to the changed parts of the panel. For details of the changed parts, see the illustration below. Front Panel Rea...
Page 6 - Part Names and Functions; When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the; NIGHT; Surround; NIGHT indicator; Display; o i; NOTE; Input signal channel indicators
Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Getting Star ted Part Names and Functions Front Panel When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the NIGHT button is pressed. q HDMI video direct button (HDMI VIDEO DIRECT) When this button...
Page 7 - Remote Control Unit; When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the; NGT; Connections; Speaker Installation; Speaker Layout
Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Getting Star ted Connections q HDMI video direct button (NGT) When this button is pressed, video signals recorded on the BD or DVD are output directly. Video signals input from the HDMI IN terminal are output directly fr...
Page 8 - Speaker Connections
Getting Star ted Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Connections Speaker Connections • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL). • When using Subwoofer 2 or 3, set GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Subwoofe...
Page 9 - This unit
Getting Star ted Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Connections AVP-A1HD n Connecting the RCA pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) n Connecting the XLR pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAK...
Page 10 - Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors; External Power Amplifier; When this unit is upgraded, 3D video can be played back.; Power amplifier
Getting Star ted Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Connections NOTE • When playing back 3D video, refer to the instructions provided in the manual of your playback device together with this manual. • If you operate the menu while playing back 3D video co...
Page 11 - GUI Menu Operations; GUI Menu Map; Character color
0 Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup GUI Menu Operations GUI Menu Map Parameters ( v page 38 ~ 43, m page 52) Information ( v page 44) n Status • MAIN ZONE • ZONE2/3/4 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mo...
Page 13 - Auto Setup; About setup microphone placement; Example; FL
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Auto Setup When this unit is upgraded, the “Auto Setup” contents are returned to the default settings. When configuring the “Auto Setup” settings, refer to this version of the Owner's Manual ...
Page 14 - Before starting Auto Setup; Set up the microphone; Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand and; Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup 1 Set up the subwoofer If using a subwoofer capable of the following adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below. n When using a subwoofer with a direct mode Set the direct mode to “On” ...
Page 15 - Menu tree; Auto Setup flow; STEP1 Preparation; Amp Assign
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in use. F Menu tree F Auto Setup a Auto Setup s Option d Parameter Check a Auto Setup The settings are performed automatically. G Auto Setup flow H S...
Page 16 - Configuring Various Settings; ui; uio; Start Auto Setup; ui; ENTER; uio p
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup RETURN ENTER uio p 1 Configuring Various Settings Use ui to select the item you want to set, and then press ENTER . The menu screen of the selected setting is displayed. AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Page 17 - Measuring the subwoofer volume level; Perform measurement of the
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup ENTER i i ENTER STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main) • In STEP 2, the subwoofer volume level and main listening position volume are measured. • This step automatically checks the speaker ...
Page 18 - Adjusting the subwoofer volume level; Select “SW Level Matching” and then press; Select “SW Test Start” and then press; Select “Next” and then press
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup ENTER n Adjusting the subwoofer volume level The optimum subwoofer volume level is 75 dB. During “Measuring the subwoofer volume level” ( v page 16), an error message is displayed when one le...
Page 19 - STEP4 Calculation
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup ENTER ui STEP3 Measurement (2nd – 8th) • In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions (two to eight positions) other than the main listening position. Measurements can be ma...
Page 20 - STEP5 Check
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup RETURN ENTER uio STEP5 Check In STEP 5, the results of the analysis from STEP 4 are confirmed. 1 Use ui to select the item you want to check, and then press ENTER . AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cro...
Page 21 - Finish; When turning Dynamic Volume® on
0 Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup ENTER ui Finish Auto Setup is complete. 1 Unplug the setup microphone from the unit’s SETUP MIC jack. 2 Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Yes No Finish Storing complete. ...
Page 22 - Error messages
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Examples Error details Measures AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 RETURN Skip SW Level Matching The subwoofer's level is too high or low. Please select "SW Level Matching" and adjust the level o...
Page 23 - Option; Direct Mode; Parameter Check
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup s Option Make direct mode settings. Direct Mode Select MultEQ® XT 32 use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON OFF d Parameter Check Check Auto Setup measurement results.This ...
Page 24 - Speaker Setup; Manual Setup; Speaker Configuration
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Make detailed settings for various parameters. Speaker Setup Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the Auto Setup procedure . F Menu ...
Page 25 - Subwoofer Setup; Subwoofer Configuration; Distance
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup s Subwoofer Setup Select subwoofer output configuration and bass signal for playback. Configuration Select number of subwoofers and configuration. [Selectable items] 1SP 2SP L/R 2SP MIX 3SP L...
Page 26 - Operating from the main remote control unit; Adjusting using test tones; Default; Crossover Frequency; THX Ultra2 Subwoofer
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Operating from the main remote control unit Adjusting with the main remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD (Dolby/DTS ...
Page 27 - Audio Setup
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup a EXT. IN Setup AVC-A1HD Setup playback method for analog signals inputted from external input connectors (EXT. IN). Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. F Menu tree F Manual Setup A...
Page 29 - Assign Mode; Extension Channel
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Option Setup AVC-A1HD Make various other settings. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Option Setup a Amp Assign s Volume Control d Source Delete f GUI g Quick Select Name h Trigger Out 1 j Trigger Ou...
Page 30 - Front Height; Normal
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Extension Channel Set the channel to add to the speaker system. [Selectable items] Front Height : Add front height channel to the speaker system. Front Wide : Add front wide channel to the sp...
Page 31 - Volume Limit; Input Selector
0 Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup d Source Delete AVC-A1HD g Source Delete AVP-A1HD Remove input sources that are not used from the display. [Selectable items] ON Delete NOTE • Input sources being used in the various zones ...
Page 32 - Quick Select Name
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup f GUI AVC-A1HD h GUI AVP-A1HD Make GUI related settings. Screensaver Make screensaver settings.Use the screensaver to prevent burn-in on the monitor screen. [Selectable items] ON OFF Wall Pap...
Page 33 - ON; OFF
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup h Trigger Out 1 AVC-A1HD k Trigger Out 1 AVP-A1HD Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out 1 with respect to the zone, input source, surround mode, HDMI monitor, etc.For details about...
Page 34 - Operating from the main unit
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup A2 Remote ID AVC-A1HD A4 Remote ID AVP-A1HD Set remote control ID.Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver. • When changing the remote ID, also change the AMP, iPod an...
Page 35 - Updating failed; Add New Feature; STATUS
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup A7 Firmware Update AVC-A1HD A9 Firmware Update AVP-A1HD Update the firmware of the receiver. Check for Update You can check for firmware updates. You can also check approximately how long it ...
Page 36 - Surround Mode; HOME THX CINEMA; Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources; Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit; Input signal
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Surround Mode HOME THX CINEMA THX surround sound mode to recreate the authentic sound of movie soundtracks. Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources [Selectable items] PL g x CINEMA PL g CINEMA...
Page 37 - Standard Playback
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at GUI menu “Parameters” – “Audio” – “Surround Parameters” – “Mode” ( v page 38). Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources DOLBY PL g ...
Page 38 - STANDARD; Playing Multi-channel Sources
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup For details, see page 66 ~ 68. [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format and playing surround sound.The display when the STANDARD mod...
Page 39 - Parameters; Audio; Surround Parameters; Mode
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Parameters Audio Adjust various audio parameters. F Menu tree F Parameters Audio a Surround Parameters s Tone d Audyssey Settings f A-DSX Soundstage g RESTORER h Audio Delay Parameters can be...
Page 41 - Tone
0 Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Subwoofer Att. Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN input. [Selectable items] ON OFF Set this to “ON” if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing Super Audio CD. Subw...
Page 42 - Audyssey Settings; Operating from the main unit or main remote; Dynamic EQ®; Reference Level Offset
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup d Audyssey Settings Set Audyssey MultEQ® XT 32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. These can be selected after Auto Setup has been performed. For additional information on Aud...
Page 44 - Audio Delay; AUDIO DELAY; RESTORER
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup h Audio Delay Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. Delay audio.This sets the delay time for audio signals. [Variable range] 0ms ~ 200ms • This cannot be adjusted when pla...
Page 45 - Quick Select; Information; MAIN ZONE; Status; Information
Getting Star ted Connections Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Setup Quick Select Shows information about “Quick Select” settings. F Menu tree F Information Quick Select Quick Select 1Quick Select 2Quick Select 3 [Items to be checked] Select Source Input Mode ...
Page 46 - Other Operations and; Playback of Blu-ray Disc HD audio using; Convenient Functions; SOURCE SELECT
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Other Oper ations Other Operations and Functions Playback of Blu-ray Disc HD audio using DENON LINK 4th When playing a Blu-ray Disc, you can enjoy jitter-free playback of the HD audio. 1 Connect this unit to a...
Page 47 - Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations; Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Multi-Zone Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations AVC-A1HD This unit is compatible with the following types of playback:• Multi-zone playback (ZONE2 & ZONE3) • Bi-amp playback (front spe...
Page 48 - S S; Speaker abbreviations
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Multi-Zone Setting 1: F 9.1-channel playback Speaker connections n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER SURR . SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN FH/FW/ AMP ASSIGN-2 R L R L R L ...
Page 49 - Speaker connections
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Multi-Zone Setting 2: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. F 9.1-channel playback F Multi-zone playback • 7.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback Amp...
Page 54 - Making bi-wiring connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Multi-Zone Speaker connections n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN FH/FW/ AMP ASSIGN-2 R L R L R L R L R L Speaker to connect FR FL C ...
Page 58 - Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Multi-Zone Speaker connections n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN FH/FW/ AMP ASSIGN-2 R L R L R L R L R L Speaker to connect FR FL C ...
Page 59 - channel playback; Switching; S S S S S S; STEREO
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Multi-Zone Setting 12: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. F 9.1-channel playback F Switching between bi-wiring playback using speakers exclusively for 2...
Page 61 - Front Wide
0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Multi-Zone Setting 14: F 9.1 channel playback when front height speakers are connected to the speaker terminals of this unit Speaker connections n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals Speaker ...
Page 62 - Free assign; Free Assign
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications Multi-Zone Setting 16: F Free assign n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals z 1 : Displayed when “Front Height” is selected in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” ...
Page 63 - This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSXTM (; Other Information; About Speaker Installation; wide speakers are installed; As seen from the side; About DENON LINK 4th
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Tr oubleshooting Specifications Infor mation This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSX™ ( v page 63), Dolby Pro Logic g z ( v page 63) and DTS NEO:X ( v page 63), which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation.When using Audys...
Page 64 - Dolby Pro Logic; Dolby Surround; Audyssey Dynamic EQ®
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Tr oubleshooting Specifications Infor mation Dolby Pro Logic g z This mode can be selected when a Dolby Pro Logic g z decoder is used to play back 2-channel source in 7.1-channel surround sound with added front height channel.By adding ...
Page 65 - Surround Modes and Parameters
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Tr oubleshooting Specifications Infor mation S : Signal / Adjustable D : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting z 1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals. z 2 : When playing Dolby TrueHD signal. z 3 : When playing Dolb...
Page 70 - Relationship Between Amp Assign Setting and
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Tr oubleshooting Specifications Infor mation Setting Status Speaker terminal ZONE2 ZONE3 SURR. SURR. BACK AMP ASSIGN FH/FW/AMP ASSIGN-2 ZONE2 ON ON SL/SR – – Z2 L/R OFF SL/SR – – Z2 L/R OFF ON SL/SR SBL/SBR – – OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR – – ZON...
Page 71 - Troubleshooting; TEST
0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Specifications Tr oubleshooting 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 components operating pro...
Page 72 - Symptom
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Specifications Tr oubleshooting Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD DTS sound is not output. • DVD player’s audio output setting is not set to bitstream. • DVD player is not compatible with DTS sound playbac...
Page 73 - Audio section; Specifications
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Other Oper ations Multi-Zone Infor mation Tr oubleshooting Specifications n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 150 W + 150 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 170 W + 170 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 150 W (8 Ω/ohms, 2...
