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 instructions; 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 this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Getting started Basic instructions ······················································...
Page 5 - Features; High definition audio support; Cautions on handling; GUI overlay on HD source
2 Features With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides identical quality for all 5 channels (110 Watts x 5 channels) For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).By using high current, high p...
Page 6 - Connections; For speaker connections, see
Basic instructions 3 F Connections v page 4 F Playback (Basic operation) v page 15 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) v page 19 For speaker connections, see page 24 . Basic instructions Here we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. Basic instr uctions A dv ance...
Page 7 - Important information; HDMI-compatible device; Relationship between video signals and monitor output
4 Important information Make connections before using this unit.To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully utilizing the capabilities of the unit and your video devices, connect the unit to each of your video devices with HDMI cables. n HDMI-compatible device...
Page 8 - Connecting HDMI devices; Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections; Examples of screen display
5 Connecting HDMI devices You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices (4-inputs/1-output) to the this unit. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections. Connections with an HDMI cable offer the following benefits that can ...
Page 9 - Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector; Cables used for connections
6 Connecting HDMI devices • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the display’s resolution. In this case, switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the display is compatible. • When this unit and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable...
Page 10 - Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections
7 G Front panel H OUT HDMI Video camcorder You can enjoy games by connecting a game machine via the AUX HDMI connector. In this case, select the input source to “AUX”. Connecting HDMI devices Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections Cables used for connections Audio and video cable...
Page 11 - Settings related to HDMI connections; HDMI function; About 3D function; High definition digital audio format
8 Settings related to HDMI connections Set as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages. n HDMI ( v page 38 ) Make settings for HDMI. • HDMI Audio Out • Pass Through • Pass Source NOTE The audio signal input from the HDMI input connector can be output as an output signal from the HD...
Page 12 - Connecting other devices; Connection methods for various devices; Changing the source assigned to; How to change the source assigned to
9 Connecting other devices For highest quality video and surround playback, it is recommended to use an HDMI cable to connect this unit to TV and other video devices ( v page 5 “Connecting HDMI devices”). This section describes alternate connection methods when your device does not support HDMI conn...
Page 13 - Connecting a TV; Audio connection; DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL connector
10 a a a VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT TV or NOTE • The menu screen is only displayed on TV connected to this unit via HDMI. If your TV is connected to this unit via other video output connectors, perform menu operations while seeing the display on this unit. • If the VIDEO input conn...
Page 15 - Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player
12 a a s a R L R L AUDIO AUDIO R L OUT OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player or or When you want to play back HD Audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Express) and Multi-channel PCM with this unit, use an HDMI connection ( v page 5 “Connecting HDMI dev...
Page 16 - Connecting an FM/AM antenna; AM loop antenna assembly; Connecting a portable player
13 Connecting an FM/AM 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 b...
Page 17 - Connecting the power cord
14 Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord NOTE Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise. Basic instr uctions A dv anc...
Page 18 - Turning the power on; Press; When power is switched to standby; Selecting the input source; Press the input source select button; Select the input source using the main unit
15 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page 16 ) n Playing a portable player ( v page 16 ) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page 17 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page 19 ) n Turning the power on ( v page 15 ) n Selecting the input source ( v pag...
Page 19 - Adjusting the master volume; df; When the “Scale” setting; When the “Scale” setting (; Turning off the sound temporarily; Switching the brightness of the display; player
16 Adjusting the master volume Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. n When the “Scale” setting ( v page 37 ) is “0 – 98” G Adjustable range H 0.0 – 98.0 n When the “Scale” setting ( v page 37 ) is “–79.5dB – 18.0dB” G Adjustable range H – – –.– –79.5dB – 18.0dB • The variable range differs according ...
Page 20 - Tuning in radio stations; How to tune in; TUNER; Presetting radio stations (Manual preset); MEMORY; CHANNEL –
17 Tuning in radio stations For antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” ( v page 13 ). How to tune in The modes for receiving FM/AM broadcasts consists of “AUTO” mode that automatically searches available broadcast stations and “MANUAL” mode that lets you tune in using buttons to chan...
Page 21 - Default settings; Listening to preset stations; SHIFT; to select the memory; to select the desired
18 Tuning in radio stations Default settings Block (A – G) and Channel (1 – 8) Default Settings A1 – A8 92.1 / 92.3 / 92.5 / 92.7 / 93.1 / 93.5 / 93.7 / 94.1 MHz B1 – B8 94.3 / 94.5 / 94.7 / 94.9 / 95.1 / 95.3 / 95.5 / 95.7 MHz C1 – C8 98.1 / 98.3 / 98.5 / 98.7 / 98.9 / 99.1 / 100.1 / 100.3 MHz D1 –...
Page 22 - Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode); Listening mode
19 • 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 52 ). • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Audio Adjust” ( v page 39 ) to enjoy your f...
Page 23 - Standard playback; Surround playback of 2-channel sources; Displaying the currently playing surround mode; Views on the display
20 Standard playback n Surround playback of 2-channel sources 1 Play the selected device ( v page 16 , 17 ). 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to play back multi-channel sound. Select the surround mode while viewing the display on the TV screen. • Which decoder can be s...
Page 24 - Virtual playback
21 Stereo playback This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. • If multi-channel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played. 1 Play the selected device ( v page 16 , 17 ). 2 P...
Page 25 - How to make detailed settings; Advanced instructions; enjoyment with this unit.
Advanced instructions 22 F Installation/connection/setup of speakers (Advanced) v page 23 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page 27 F How to make detailed settings v page 29 Advanced instructions Here we explain functions and operations in more detail so that you can maximize your enjoyment with thi...
Page 26 - Procedure for speaker settings; Speaker installation; When 5.1 ch speakers are installed
23 Procedure for speaker settings Speaker installation Speaker connection ( v page 24 ) Speaker installation • Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain how to install the speakers using a typic...
Page 27 - Connecting the speaker cable; Peel off about 3/8 inch/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the; Speaker connection; Connecting the subwoofer
24 Connecting the speaker cable Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the this unit, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 3/8 inch/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of t...
Page 30 - Adjusting the volume of the speakers; Adjusting the volume of the different; Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers; CH LEVEL
27 n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page 27 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page 28 ) n Quick select function ( v page 28 ) n Various memory functions ( v page 28 ) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page 15 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page 19 ) Playback (Advanced operation) ...
Page 31 - Sleep timer function; SLEEP; To cancel the sleep timer; Quick select function; Changing the settings; QUICK SELECT; Various memory functions; Personal memory plus function
28 Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening 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 shown b...
Page 32 - Menu map
29 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.By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences.The menu displayed depen...
Page 33 - Examples of menu and front display; Menu display; Top menu display; Display when changing settings; Display when resetting
30 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 Inputs Speakers General Speaker Config. Distances Levels Crossovers Bass Setup Menu Enter Return ENTER BACK w...
Page 34 - Menu operation; SETUP; ENTER; About the display of input sources
31 Inputs 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 SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. BACK SETUP ENTER 2 Use ui to select “Inputs”, and then press ENTER . 3 Use ui to se...
Page 35 - Auto Preset; Examples of “Input Assign” menu screen displays; Input assignments menu operations; uio
32 Inputs Setting items Setting details OPTICAL Set this to change the optical input connectors assigned to the input sources. CBL/SAT DVD Blu-ray GAME AUX TV AUDIO CBL/SAT / DVD / Blu-ray / GAME / AUX / TV AUDIO Off : Do not assign a optical input connector to the selected input source. COAXIAL Set...
Page 36 - Video Source
33 Preset Skip Default settings are underlined. Set the preset memory block (from A to G) you do not want to display. Setting items Setting details Block A – Block G Select a block to be skipped from among preset blocks (from A to G). TUNER On : Display the selected preset memory block. SKIP : Do no...
Page 37 - uiop; Items that can be set with the “Speakers” procedure
34 Speakers For optimum surround playback, adjustment of the distance of speakers and sound level of each channel, using the test tone, are required, depending on the environment for speakers to be used. Menu operation 1 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. BACK SETUP ENTER 2 Use ui...
Page 38 - Distances; Levels
35 Speakers Speaker Config. Default settings are underlined. Indicate speaker presence and select speaker size categories based on bass reproduction capability. NOTE Do not use the outward shape of the speaker to determine selection of a “Large” or “Small” speaker. Instead, use the frequencies set i...
Page 39 - Crossovers
36 Speakers Setting items Setting details Set Defaults The “Levels” settings are returned to the default settings. Yes : Reset to the defaults. No : Do not reset to the defaults. When you select “Set Defaults” and press ENTER , the “Return settings to the default?” prompt is displayed. Select either...
Page 40 - General; Items that can be set with the “General” procedure; Volume
37 General Make various option settings. Menu operation 1 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. BACK SETUP ENTER 2 Use ui to select “General”, 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 ite...
Page 41 - HDMI; Other
38 General HDMI Default settings are underlined. Makes settings for HDMI. Setting items Setting details HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. AVR : Play back through speakers connected to the unit. TV : Play back through TV connected to the unit. If “TV” is selected, only an HDMI audio sig...
Page 42 - Adjusting the sound field effects; Items that can be set with the audio adjust procedure; Audio Adjust; Menu operations; In the PL
39 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 44 - NIGHT MODE; NIGHT
41 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 Tone Tone Control Off Enter Return ENTER BACK 2 Use o p to select “On”. On Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). Off Playback without tone adju...
Page 45 - RESTORER; to select “On” or “Off”.; Audio Delay; Use
42 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 47 - Part names and functions; Here we list other 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 56 F Specifications v page 58 F Index v page 59 Information Here we list other information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. Basic instr uctions A dv anced instr...
Page 48 - Front panel
45 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). i u y Q1 Q0 Q3 o Q2 r t e w q q Power operation button ( X ) ··················································· ( 15 ) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). w Power indicator ·························...
Page 49 - Display
46 Display r e t y i u q w q Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. w Input signal indicators e MUTE indicator This lights when the audio mute mode is selected ( v page 16 ). r Master volume indicator t Sleep timer indicator...
Page 50 - Rear panel; i u
47 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q e r t y i u w q FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) ································ ( 13 ) w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ·································· ( 11 , 12 ) e Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ·······································...
Page 51 - Remote control unit
48 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q rt e w Q0 y u io Q1 Q2 W0 W2 W6 W5 W4 Q7 Q5 Q8 Q4 Q6 Q9 W1 W3 Q3 q POWER button ( X ) ····································· ( 15 ) w QUICK SELECT buttons (1 – 4) ·················· ( 28 ) e Input sour...
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 53 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page 54 ) 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 sophisticated digital signal processing circuit that lets you play your favorite movie and music sources and listen to them with a wide range of surround sound mode choices. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used...
Page 55 - Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes
52 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. S This indicat...
Page 57 - Explanation of terms
54 Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color The color space defined by Adobe Systems Inc. Because it is a wider color space than RGB, it can produce more vivid and natural images. D Deep Color An imaging technology supported by HDMI. Unlike RGB, which uses 8 bits (256 shades) per c...
Page 59 - Troubleshooting
56 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 61 - Resetting the microprocessor; Turn off the power using; Specifications; Audio section
58 Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed.Note that when the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. X SOURCE SELECT 1 SOURCE SELECT 0 1 Turn off the power using X . 2 Press X while simu...
Page 62 - Index
59 v Numerics 2.1-channel ··················································· 23, 263D ········································································· 85.1-channel ··················································· 23, 26 v A Accessories ···················································...
Page 63 - Dimensions
60 Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 11 23/64 (288.5) 12 9/16 (319.0) 7 51/64 (198.0) 1 23/32 (43.5) 1 27/32 (47.0) 19/32 (15.0) 5 23/64 (136.0) 5 15/16 (151.0) 17 3/32 (434.0) 13 35/64 (344.0) 2 23/64 (60.0) 1 49/64 (45.0) 1 49/64 (45.0) 47/64 (18.5) 15/32 (12.0) Weight : 17 lbs 7 oz (7.9 kg) Basic instr ...
