Page 2 - C A U T I O N; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT; CAUTION; NOTE ON USE
• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformitywith the following standards:EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Directive. C ...
Page 3 - System setup menu
2 System setup menu page 36 page 36 page 36 page 37 page 37 page 38 page 41 page 41, 42 page 42, 43 page 43 page 43, 44 page 8 ~11 page 38 page 38, 39 page 39 page 39 page 40 page 40
Page 4 - Contents; Getting Started; II; DENON original surround modes; Listening to the radio
1 Getting Started Contents Getting Started Accessories ··············································································2 Before using ·············································································2 Cautions on installation ················································...
Page 5 - Accessories; Cautions on handling
2 Getting Started Getting Started Accessories Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions ............................1 w Service station list ..................................1 e Remote control unit (RC-1016) ...............1 r R6P/AA batterie...
Page 6 - Operating range of the remote control unit; r y; Inserting the batteries
3 Getting Started Getting Started Operating range of the remote control unit 30° 30° Approx. 7 m • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown in the diagram.• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 7 meters from the main unit, ...
Page 7 - Remote control unit; MUSIC; Easy setup flow; Easy Setup and Operation; Auto setup flow
4 Getting Started Remote control unit For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). SURROUND buttons ·····························(17, 25) Indicator ··············(31, 33) Input source selectorbuttons ···············(17, 31) System buttons ················...
Page 8 - Speaker connections
5 Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Speaker connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities arematched ( < with < , > with > ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound,unclear orientation of the various in...
Page 9 - Connections
> < < > > < < > > < > < > < > < > < IN (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) 6 Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation 2 Connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connection termina...
Page 10 - Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV
7 Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Monitor TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y P B P R F H G • To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-2106, you only need to choose one connection type. Component video connection offe...
Page 11 - Auto Setup; SETUP MIC; jack on the front panel of the unit.; CURSOR; For accurate measurements; SPEAKER A; POWER; Turning on the power
8 Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of thespeaker system to permit an appropriate automatic setting. Auto Setup 2 Measurement and setting details q : This sets the speaker connection, polarity, and bass reproduction ability. w...
Page 12 - Starting Auto Setup; ENTER; Press the; SETUP; MASTER VOLUME; About automatic retry
9 Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Starting Auto Setup 2 Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select “Auto Setup”, then press the ENTER button. • The “Auto Setup” screen appears. 1 Press the SETUP button. • The “System Setup” menu appears. When “S. Back” is selected, the test tone ...
Page 13 - About error messages; Measures; Check of the measurement results; Example
Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation 10 About error messages • These error screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the ...
Page 14 - Playing a DVD with surround sound; Cable indications; Signal direction; Connecting Other Sources
11 Easy Setup and Operation Playing a DVD with surround sound 1 Disconnect the microphone from the unit. 2 Select the input source to be played. 3 Select the play (surround) mode. 45 Adjust the volume. Start DVD playback. Store: Store the checked measurement values.All parameters are stored. Retry: ...
Page 15 - The video conversion function; On-screen display signals
12 Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources With the AVR-2106, the Video signal and the S-Video signal whichwere inputted are mutually converted. The flow of the video signals. This unit’s input terminals This unit’s output terminals (S-Video terminal) (Video terminal) The video conversion ...
Page 16 - Connecting a TV/DBS tuner; Connecting a video camera or video game; Connecting a CD player
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 13 Connecting a TV/DBS tuner F G A TV S VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B P R OPTICAL OUT R L R L H D • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Video and composite video inpu...
Page 17 - Connecting a DVD recorder; Connecting a VCR; Connecting a tape deck
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 14 Connecting a DVD recorder DVD recorder S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN R L AUDIO IN R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL IN OPTICAL OUT R L R L F F G G A R L R L A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B P R H C D D • If you wish to perform analog dubbin...
Page 18 - Connecting a turntable; Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder; AM loop antenna assembly; Connection of; Connecting the antenna terminals
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 15 Connecting a turntable AUDIO OUT GND Turntable (MM cartridge) R L A If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected, disconnect the groundwire. NOTE: • The phono input can accept signals from moving magnet (MM) and high ou...
Page 19 - Connecting the power supply cord; AC OUTLET; Connecting the pre-out terminals
Connecting Other Sources 16 Connecting the power supply cord AC 230 V, 50 Hz AC outlet (wall) NOTE: • Only use the AC OUTLET for connecting audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances. AC OUTLET • SWITCHED (total capacity – 100 W) The power to this outlet is tur...
Page 20 - Playing the input source; Basic Operation; Playback; Start playback on the selected component.; MUTING; Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)
17 Basic Operation SOURCE PHONES SELECT SURROUND MODE EXT. IN FUNCTION MASTER VOLUME SPEAKER ANALOG INPUT MODE VOLUME EXT. IN SPEAKER DIMMER MUTING SURROUND MODE ANALOG FUNCTION INPUT MODE VIDEO SELECT ON SCREEN Playing the input source 1 Select the input source to be played. (Main unit) (Remote con...
Page 21 - INPUT
Basic Operation Basic Operation 18 Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. • The pre-out output (including the speaker output) is automatically turned off when headphones are connected. NOTE: • To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. Listening ove...
Page 22 - Input mode display; Input signal display; STEREO; STEREO mode; STANDARD
19 Basic Operation Basic Operation 2 Input mode display • In the AUTO mode • In the DIGITAL PCM mode • In the DIGITAL DTS mode • In the ANALOG mode Depending on the input signal. 2 Input signal display • DOLBY DIGITAL • DTS • PCM The “DIGITAL” indicator lights whendigital signals are being inputprop...
Page 23 - Dolby Pro Logic; Surround parameters; Pro Logic; x and Pro Logic; Center Width Control:
20 Basic Operation Basic Operation Dolby Pro Logic II x (Pro Logic II ) mode • To play in the PL II x mode, set “S. BackSp” at the “Speaker Configuration” setting to “1sp” or “2sp”. • To play in the PL PL II x mode, set “Surround Back” at the “Power Amp Assign” setting. 1 Press the STANDARD button t...
Page 24 - CENTER IMAGE
21 Basic Operation Basic Operation DTS NEO:6 mode 1 Press the STANDARD button to select the DTS NEO:6 mode. DTS NEO:6 DOLBY PL II x Play a program source. 3 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the surround parameter mode. 5 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button, and press the CURSOR D D or H...
Page 25 - LFE; SURROUND BACK
22 Basic Operation Basic Operation 3 Press the STANDARD button to select the STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround) mode. When performing this operation from the main unit’s panel,press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT knob and select Dolby Pro Logic II x or DTS NEO:6. 5 Press the SURROUND PARA...
Page 26 - Checking the input signal; FUNCTION INPUT MODE; Dialog normalization; ON SCREEN; Adjusting the audio delay
23 Basic Operation Basic Operation • In addition, screen information is displayed in the following order when the ON SCREEN button is pressed repeatedly: OSD-1 Input signal OSD-2 Input/output OSD-3 Auto surround mode OSD-4~10 Tuner preset stations NOTE: • OSD-3: This is displayed when the auto surro...
Page 27 - ROCK ARENA; INPUT MODE
VIRTUAL 5CH/7CH STEREO 24 Basic Operation Basic Operation DENON original surround modes This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to syntheticallyrecreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according...
Page 28 - DSP SIMULATION
25 Basic Operation Basic Operation • When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button waspressed and the setting will be completed. 2 Press and hold in the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the parameter you want to set. 3 Displ...
Page 29 - Tone control setting; TONE CONTROL; Tone defeat mode; TONE DEFEAT; Channel Level; CH SELECT
26 Basic Operation Basic Operation Tone control setting 2 Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone control function will not work in the PURE DIRECT orDIRECT mode. 1 Press the TONE CONTROL button. TREBLE BASS 2 Turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level of the bass or treble. The tone switches as f...
Page 30 - Auto tuner presets
27 Basic Operation Basic Operation Auto tuner presets Listening to the radio Auto preset memory Hold the PRESET • button and press the POWER switch on the main unit. • The unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast stations. • This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searchi...
Page 31 - Preset stations; RDS
28 Basic Operation Basic Operation Preset stations 1 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning”operation to tune in the station to be preset inthe memory. 3 Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to G). 2 Press the MEMORY button. 4 Press the PRESET (+) or (–) button to select th...
Page 32 - RDS search; TP search; RT
29 Basic Operation Basic Operation 1 Set the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press the RDS button until “RDS SEARCH” appears on the display. 3 Press the PRESET • (+) or ª ª (–) button. • The search for RDS stations begins automatically. If no RDS stations are found with the above operation, allthe recept...
Page 33 - Advanced Operation
30 Basic Operation RT (Radio Text) “RT” appears on the display when radio text data is received. Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components Advanced Operation 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO”. 2 Set the MODE 2 switch to the position for the component to be operated (CD, CDR/MD orTAPE). 3...
Page 34 - Preset memory; ON SOURCE
31 Advanced Operation Preset memory 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. 2 Set the MODE 2 switch to the component to be registered. Advanced Operation • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be used to operate compo...
Page 36 - Punch through; PLAY; AUTO SEARCH; TV POWER
33 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 5. Monitor TV (TV) system buttons ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby MENU : Menu RETURN : Return • , ª , 0 , 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter CHANNEL +, – : Channel up/down 0 ~ 9, +10 : Number DISPLAY : Switch display TV/VCR : Switch between TV and...
Page 37 - FUNCTION REC SELECT; Other functions; REC SELECT; FUNCTION; Last function memory; Initialization of the microprocessor
34 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation FUNCTION REC SELECT POWER SPEAKER Other functions Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the REC SELECT button to display the “RECOUT SOURCE” on the display. 2 Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the source you wish to record. For oper...
Page 38 - Navigating through the System Setup Menu; Advanced Setup – Part 1; Top menu
Advanced Setup – Part 1 35 Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment.For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 45, 46). * I n p u t S e t u p You can change the settings using the buttons on the remote control unit. [ O...
Page 39 - Input Setup
36 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 • The OPTICAL 3 terminal on the AVR-2106’s rear panel is equipped with an optical digital output terminal for recordingdigital signals on a CD recorder, MD recorder or other digitalrecorder. Use this for digital recording between a digital audiosour...
Page 40 - Setting the Function Rename; Setting the Component In Assign.
37 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Example: When the name has been changed to “DENON” 2 Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select the input source whose name you want to change,then press the CURSOR F F or G G button. • The screen switches to the character input screen. 3 Press th...
Page 41 - Setting the Auto Tuner Preset; Setting the Auto Surround Mode
38 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store upto 56 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to8, E1 to 8, F1 to 8 and G1 to 8. Setting the Auto Tuner Preset 1 Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select “Auto Tune...
Page 42 - Option Setup
39 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 3 Press the CURSOR F F or G G button to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting. • The “Option Setup” menu appears. This sets the amount of attenuation applied for audio outputmuting. Option Setup Setting the Muting...
Page 43 - Setting the Power Amp Assign.
40 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surroundback channel to Bi-Amp. Setting the Power Amp Assign. 1 Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select “Power Amp Assign.” at the “Option Setup”menu, then press the ENTER button. • The “P...
Page 44 - Advanced Setup – Part 2; Setting the Speaker Config.
41 Advanced Setup – Part 2 This Speaker Setup section describes the procedures to makespeaker settings manually (without using the Auto Setupfunction), as well as to make manual changes to settings thathave already been made by the Auto Setup function. CURSOR ENTER Advanced Setup – Part 2 1 Press th...
Page 45 - Setting the Channel Level
42 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 2 Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select the speaker to be set. 3 Press the CURSOR F F or G G button to set the distance between the speaker and the listeningposition. The distance changes in units of 0.1 meters each time thebutton is pressed....
Page 46 - Adjusting the test tone
43 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 • To cancel the settings, press the CURSOR H H button to select “Level Clear” on the “Channel Level” screen, then make thesettings again. • When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer’s own volum...
Page 47 - Assignment of low frequency signal range
44 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 2 Assignment of low frequency signal range The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFEsignals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and thelow frequency signal range of channels set to “Small” in thesetup menu. The low f...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting
Page Measures Cause Symptom Troubleshooting Page Measures Cause Symptom 47 Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following.1. Are the connections correct?2. Have you operated the receiver according to the operating instructions?3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components...
Page 51 - Additional Information; Surround back speakers; Types of multi-channel signals
48 Additional Information • Other types of audio: These signals are designed to recreate a 360° sound field usingthree to five speakers. In this case the speakers should surround the listener from allsides to create a uniform sound field from 360°. Ideally thesurround speakers should function as “po...
Page 52 - Speaker setting examples; Basic setting for primarily watching movies; Number of surround back speakers
49 Additional Information Additional Information Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of speaker settings for differentpurposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your systemaccording to the type of speakers used and the main usagepurpose. [1] DTS-ES compatible system (using surro...
Page 53 - [2] When not using surround back speakers; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
Playback method (reference page) Dolby Digital output terminals Media Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital Comparison of home surround systems 50 Additional Information Additional Information [2] When not using surround back speakers • Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV o...
Page 54 - DTS compatible media and playback methods; Sources recorded in Dolby Surround
51 Additional Information Additional Information [2] DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital TheaterSystems.DTS offers the same “5.1” playback channels as Dolby Digital(front left, front right, center, surro...
Page 56 - Surround modes and parameters
Mode 53 Additional Information Additional Information C (0 dB) C (0 dB) E C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (OFF) C (OFF) E C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) CCCC...
Page 57 - Audio section; • Power amplifier; Video section; • Standard video terminals; Tuner section; Specifications
54 Specifications 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T.H.D.) 125 W + 125 W(6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) Center: 90 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T.H.D.) 125 W(6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) Surround: 90 W + 90 ...
Page 58 - List of preset codes
2 List of preset codes JC Penny 004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049, 062, 085, 087, 088 Jensen 013, 026 JVC 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043, 044, 045, 046, 085 Kenwood 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 033, 045, 085, 090 Kodak 088 Lloyd 009, 094 LXI 088 Magnavox 015, 016, 042, 049, 063, 106 Magnin 087 Marantz 004, 005...
Page 61 - CABLE
CABLE ABC 006, *[007] , 008, 009 Archer 010, 011 Century 011 Citizen 011 Colour Voice 012, 013 Comtronic 014 Eastern 015 Garrard 011 Gemini 030, 033, 034 General Instrument 030, 031, 032 Hytex 006 Jasco 011 Jerrold 009, 016, 017, 026, 032 Magnavox 018 Movie Time 019 NSC 019 Oak 000, 006, 020 Panason...
Page 62 - DVD preset codes
Magnavox 002 Marantz 002 Onkyo 016, 018 Optimus 007, 008 Panasonic 012 Philips 002 Pioneer 007, 008, 009 Sony 013, 014, 015 Technics 012 Victor 004 Wards 007 Yamaha 010, 011 *[ ] : Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory. DVD preset codes 111 014 B Model No. DVD-550DVD-700DVD-900DVD-1000DVD-...
