Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; IMPORTANT SAFETY
I n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,...
Page 3 - II; NOTES ON USE; CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
II n NOTES ON USE WARNINGS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.• Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long...
Page 4 - Getting started; Basic version; Accessories; Contents
1 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Getting started Basic version ································································...
Page 5 - Features; High definition audio support; Easy to use, screen display; Cautions on handling
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...
Page 6 - Connections; For speaker connections, see
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 ...
Page 7 - Important information; Relationship between video signals and monitor output; Examples of screen display
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...
Page 8 - Cables used for connections; Connecting an HDMI-compatible device; HDMI function; About HDMI cables
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...
Page 9 - Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector; Settings related to HDMI connections
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...
Page 10 - Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player; Connecting a TV
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...
Page 11 - Connecting a digital camcorder
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...
Page 12 - Connecting a control dock for iPod; Connecting a portable player
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...
Page 13 - Connecting an antenna; AM loop antenna assembly
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...
Page 14 - Selecting the input source; Press the input source select button; Using the button on the main unit; Adjusting the master volume; Use; df; to adjust the volume.; Turning off the sound temporarily; Press
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 ...
Page 15 - player; Playing a portable player; ON
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...
Page 16 - Playing an iPod; Listening to music on an iPod; SEARCH; ui; ENTER; to select the file to be played.
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...
Page 17 - Viewing videos on an iPod; Playback in Browse mode; to select the video file, then press
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...
Page 18 - Playback in Remote mode
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...
Page 19 - iPod operation; iPod play function
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...
Page 20 - Tuning in radio stations; Listening to FM/AM broadcasts; Presetting radio stations (Manual preset); Default settings
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...
Page 21 - Listening to preset stations; SHIFT; RDS search; CH –
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 ...
Page 22 - TP search; PTY search
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...
Page 23 - to switch the input
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 ...
Page 24 - Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode); Listening Mode
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...
Page 25 - Standard playback; Surround playback of 2-channel sources; Displaying the currently playing surround mode
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...
Page 26 - Multi channel stereo playback; Virtual playback; Stereo playback
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-...
Page 27 - How to make detailed settings; Advanced version
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...
Page 28 - Procedure for speaker settings; Install; When 2.1ch speakers installed
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 ...
Page 29 - Connect
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...
Page 31 - Convenient functions; Adjusting the volume of the speakers; Adjusting the volume of the different speakers; CH LEVEL
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) ...
Page 32 - Sleep timer function; To cancel the sleep timer; Quick select function; Saving the settings; QUICK SELECT; QUICK SELECT; Various memory functions; Personal memory plus function
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...
Page 33 - Menu map
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...
Page 34 - Examples of menu and front display; Menu display; Top menu display; Display when changing settings; Display when resetting
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. [ ...
Page 35 - Input Setup; Menu operation; MENU; About the display of input sources
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 ...
Page 36 - Examples of “Input Assign” menu screen displays; Input assignments menu operations
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...
Page 37 - Input Mode
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 ...
Page 38 - Source Level
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...
Page 39 - Option Setup; Items that can be set with the “Option Setup” procedure; Volume Control
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...
Page 40 - Other Setup
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...
Page 41 - Adjusting the sound field effects; Items that can be set with the audio adjust procedure; Audio Adjust; Audio Adjust menu operations; AUDIO ADJUST; In the PL
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...
Page 42 - For 2-channel sources
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...
Page 43 - Tone; TONE; NIGHT MODE; NIGHT
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...
Page 44 - RESTORER; to select “ON” or “OFF”.; Audio Delay
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...
Page 45 - Information
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...
Page 46 - Other settings; Switching between PAL and NTSC signal formats
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...
Page 47 - Part names and functions; Here, we list various information related to this unit.
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...
Page 48 - Front panel
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...
Page 49 - Display
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...
Page 50 - Rear panel
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 ·····························...
Page 51 - Remote control unit
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 ...
Page 52 - Inserting the batteries; Operating range of the remote control unit
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 ...
Page 53 - Other information; Trademark information
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...
Page 54 - Surround; Surround modes and surround parameters; Symbols in the table
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 ...
Page 56 - Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes
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...
Page 59 - Explanation of terms
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...
Page 61 - Troubleshooting
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...
Page 63 - Resetting the microprocessor; Turn off the power using; Specifications; Audio section
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...
Page 64 - Index
61 v Numerics 2.1-channel ··················································· 25, 273D ········································································· 57.1-channel ··················································· 25, 26 v A Accessories ···················································...
Page 65 - Dimensions
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
