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USER MANUAL AVR-684 DENON

SERVICING QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ATTENTION POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU FOND. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. 2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.
• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière.

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.
• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil.

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.
• Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time.
• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes.

• Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• (For sets with ventilation holes)
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set.
• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. FIGURE A

Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Moving the set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set.
• Before turning the power operation switch on Check once again that all connections are proper and that there are not problems with the connection cords. Always set the power operation switch to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cords.

• Store this instructions in a safe place. After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place.
• Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from the actual set for explanation purposes.
• V. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684’s front panel is equipped with a V. AUX terminal. Remove the cap covering the terminal when you want to use it. ENGLISH

2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps:

• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.
• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power cord and input/output connection cords.
• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables. For heat dispersal, leave at least 0.3 ft (10 cm) of space between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other components.

0.3 ft (10 cm) or more

0.3 ft (10 cm) or more

3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

• Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks.
• Muting of PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power operation switch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any other set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.
• Whenever the power operation switch is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on some AC line voltages. Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation. 4 FEATURES

1. Dolby Digital EX decoder system

Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to enjoy in their homes the “DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX” audio format jointly developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films and first used for the movie “Star Wars Episode 1 – Phantom Menace”. The 6.1 channels of sound, including surround back channels, provide improved sound positioning and expression of space.

2. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6

The AVR-1604/684 is compatible with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The AVR-1604/684 is also compatible with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of regular stereo sources.

3. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio signals that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition, various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision.

4. Dolby Digital decoder

Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for DVD and North American DTV.

5. DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs.

6. Auto Surround Mode

This function stores the surround mode last used for an input signal in the memory and automatically sets that surround mode the next time that signal is input.

7. 6CH EXT. IN jacks

This unit is equipped with 6CH EXT. IN jacks for use with audio formats of the future.

8. High performance DSP simulates 7 sound fields

Playback is possible in 7 surround modes: 5/6-channel Stereo, Mono Movie, Rock Arena, Jazz Club, Video Game, Matrix and Virtual. You can enjoy a variety of sound effects for different movie scenes and program sources even with stereo sources not in Dolby Surround.

9. Personal Memory Plus function

Personal Memory Plus is an advanced version of Personal Memory. With Personal Memory Plus, the set automatically memorizes the surround mode, channel volume, surround parameters, etc., for each of the separate input sources.

5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4

• The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-1604/684. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.)

This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these steps. Step 1 (page 8 to 15) Choose the best location to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. Step 2 (page 16) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. Step 3 (page 17 to 26) Finally, setting up the system.

7 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

2 Speaker system layout Basic system layout

• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of seven speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible.

Surround speaker systems ENGLISH 8 CONNECTIONS

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).
• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.
• Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use them for hair driers, etc.

• Note that binding pin plug cords together with power cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.
• Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is used independently without turning the power of this unit on. If this happens, turn on the power of the this unit. Connecting the audio components OUTPUT Decoders with 6-channel analog outputs, etc.

Connecting a CD player Connect the CD player’s analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit’s CD jacks using pin plug cords. AC 120V, 60Hz

INPUT RC-616 (Sold Separately) Infrared retransmitter Another room RC-617 (Sold Separately) Infrared sensor

OUTPUT Connecting a tape deck Connections for recording: Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this unit’s tape recording (OUT) jacks using pin plug cords. Connections for playback: Connect the tape deck’s playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this unit’s tape playback (IN) jacks using pin plug cords. CD recorder, MD recorder or other component equipped with digital output jacks. OPTICAL

OUTPUT INPUT DIGITAL jacks Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to Page 25 for instructions on setting this terminal.

• Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords (sold separately) for coaxial connections.
• Use optical cables (sold separately) for optical connections. OUTPUT INPUT
• When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ROOM and ANOTHER ROOM, the remotecontrollable devices in the main room can be controlled from ANOTHER ROOM using the remote control unit. Subwoofer jack Connect the internal amplifier’s subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal. (Refer to page 14.) Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS
• SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A.)) The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 120 W (1 A.) NOTE: Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use them for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.

ENGLISH Connecting the video equipments To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in sound quality. TV or DBS tuner AUDIO OUT

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner TV/DBS

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.
• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the AUDIO TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.

DVD player or VDP Monitor TV

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

• Connect the DVD player’s (video disc player’s) video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) DVD/VDP IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.
• Connect the DVD player’s (video disc player’s) analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the AUDIO DVD/VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords.
• For better sound quality, we recommend using the DVD player with digital rather than analog connections. DVD and VDP players can also be connected to the VCR terminals. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO

OUT NOTE: Connection of the video disc Player Equipped with Dolby Digital RF Output Jack.

• Please use a commercially available adaptor when connecting the Dolby Digital RF output jack of the video disc player to the digital input jack. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connections. VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT OUT IN VIDEO Connecting a video decks Video input/output connections:

• Connect the video deck’s video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) VCR IN jack, and the video deck’s video input jack (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO (yellow) VCR OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cords. Connecting the audio output jacks:
• Connect the video deck’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the AUDIO VCR IN jacks, and the video deck’s audio input jacks (AUDIO IN) to the AUDIO VCR OUT jacks using pin plug cords.

ENGLISH Connecting a Video game equipment Video game

• Connect the Video game equipment’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks. OUTPUT

Connecting a Video camera equipment Video camera

• Connect the video camera equipment’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks. OUTPUT

VIDEO OUT The V. AUX terminal is covered with a cap. Remove this cap in order to use the terminal. (See page 4 for instructions on removing the cap.) LINE OUT VIDEO OUT Connecting a video component equipped with S-video jacks

• When marking connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
• A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other.
• Precaution when using S-jacks This unit’s S-jacks (input and output) and video pin jacks (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals input from the pin jacks are only output from the pin jack outputs. When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-jacks, keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals. Monitor TV DVD player, VDP, etc. S-VIDEO Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT
• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a S jack connection cord.

Connecting a DVD player or video disc player (VDP) DVD/VDP

OUT TV or satellite broadcast tuner Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

Video deck VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Connect the components’ audio inputs and outputs as described on page 10.

ENGLISH Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PR/CR, PB/CB) Video Jacks (DVD Player)

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
• The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack. In addition, the video signals input to the VIDEO input (yellow) and S-Video input jacks are not output to the color difference (component) video jacks.
• Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video color difference output. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD player Connecting a DVD player DVD IN jacks
• Connect the DVD player’s color difference (component) video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the COMPONENT DVD IN jack using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.
• In the same way, another video source with component video outputs such as a TV/DBS tuner, etc., can be connected to the TV/DBS color difference (component) video jacks.

Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT jack

• Connect the TV’s color difference (component) video input jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.

• The color difference input jacks may be indicated differently on some TVs, monitors or video components (“CR, CB and Y”, “R-Y, B-Y and Y”, “Pr, Pb and Y”, etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with the TV or other component.

(An Accessory) GROUND AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. a. With the antenna on top any stable surface. Mount b. With the antenna attached to a wall. Installation hole Mount on wall, etc. Connection of AM antennas

Bend in the reverse direction. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Notes:

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.
• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.
• Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel.

ENGLISH Speaker system connections

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired.
• When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel. NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks. Speaker Impedance
• When speaker systems A and B are use separately, speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as front speakers.
• Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers (A + B) at the same time, since use of speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms.
• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as center and surround and surround back speakers.
• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected. Connecting the speaker cords

1. Loosen by turning

3. Tighten by turning

clockwise. Connecting banana plugs banana plug

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

System B System A (L) (L) Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. To achieve Dolby Digital playback effect, use a unit that can sufficiently reproduce frequencies of under 80 Hz.

• Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speaker’s magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect. ENGLISH Protector circuit
• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Note on speaker impedance
• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set’s power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.

9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before using the remote control unit. Range of operation of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown on the diagram at the left. 30° 30° Approx. 23 feet/7 m NOTES:

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet/7 meters, but this distance will shorten or operation will become difficult if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light, or if operated from an angle.
• Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible. Inserting the batteries q Press as shown by the arrow and slide off. w Insert the R6P/AA batteries properly, as shown on the diagram. e Close the lid. NOTES:
• Use only R6P/AA batteries for replacement.
• Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)
• Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for an extended period of time.
• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.
• Have replacement batteries on hand so that the old batteries can be replaced as quickly as possible when the time comes.
• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set. (The included battery is only for verifying operation. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.)

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 9 to 15), make the various settings described below on the display. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the this unit.

Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”.

Use the following buttons to set up the system: SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup on the display. CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1) Press this change what appears on the display. ENTER button Press this to switch the display. Also use this button to complete the setting.

• System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) System setup Default settings Speaker Configuration Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response. Subwoofer Mode This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals. Crossover Frequency Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer. This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position. Front L Front R Center Surround L Surround R Surround Back Subwoofer Delay Time 12 ft 12 ft 12 ft 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft 12 ft This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects. Front L Front R Center Surround L Surround R Surround Back Subwoofer 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB Test Tone Front Sp. Center Sp. Surround Sp. Surround back Sp. Subwoofer Large Small Small Small Yes Subwoofer mode = Normal 80 Hz Digital Inputs COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 Input source

DVD/VDP TV/DBS Digital In Assignment This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources. Auto Surround Mode Auto surround mode function setting. Auto Surround Mode = ON Ext. In SW Level Set the Ext. In Subwoofer channel playback level. Ext. In SW Level = +15 dB NOTE:

• The system setup is not displayed when “HEADPHONE ONLY” is selected.

ENGLISH Before setting up the system

Check that all the components are correct, then press the POWER operation switch on the main unit or the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. (Main unit)

(Remote control unit) Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting.

NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the speaker configuration set up. NOTE: Press the SYSTEM SETUP button again to finish system set up. System set up can be finished at any time. The changes to the settings made up to that point are entered. Setting the speaker configuration

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your front speaker type. (Initial) 1 FRONT LARGE SMALL LARGE (left) button Press the ENTER or

Use the (left) and (right) button (down) button to switch to the center speaker setting. (right) buttons to select your center speaker type. (Initial) LARGE SMALL 2 CENTER (left) button Press the ENTER or NONE SMALL (right) button (down) button to switch to the surround speaker setting. NOTE:

• When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the center speaker.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your surround speaker type. (Initial) LARGE SMALL 3 SURR. (left) button Press the ENTER or (right) button (down) button to switch to the surround back speaker setting. NOTE:

• When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround speakers.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your surround back speaker type. (Initial) LARGE SMALL 4 S.BACK (left) button Press the ENTER or NONE SMALL (right) button (down) button to switch to the subwoofer setting. NOTE:

• When “Small” has been selected for the surround speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround back speakers.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting. (Initial) YES 5 S.WOOFER (left) button Press the ENTER or

YES (right) button (down) button to enter the settings and switch to the subwoofer mode setting.

• Parameters Large…… Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz. Small…… Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient volume. When this setting is selected, low frequencies of below 80 Hz are assigned to the subwoofer. None…… Select this when no speakers are installed. Yes/No…. Select “Yes” when a subwoofer is installed, “No” when it’s not installed. NOTE: Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the speaker, but according to the bass reproduction capacity at 80 Hz. If you cannot determine the best setting, try comparing the sound when set to “Small” and when set to “Large”, at a level that will not damage the speakers. Caution: In case the subwoofer is not used, be sure to set “Subwoofer = No”, or the bass sound of front channel is divided to subwoofer channel and not reproduced in some mode.

ENGLISH Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Subwoofer mode. (Initial) NORM +MAIN

(left) button Press the ENTER or setting.

Use the (left) and (right) button (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the Crossover Frequency (right) buttons to select the Crossover Frequency. (Initial) 80Hz 100Hz 7 CR.OVER (left) button Press the ENTER or setting. 120Hz 150Hz 80Hz (right) button (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the SPEAKER DISTANCE NOTES: — Assignment of low frequency signal range —

• The signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “SMALL” in the setup. The low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are produced from those channels. — Crossover Frequency —
• When “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” at the “Speaker Configuration Setting”, set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency).
• For speakers set to “Small”, sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer instead. NOTE: For ordinary speaker systems, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to 80 Hz. When using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to a high frequency may improve frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency. — Subwoofer mode —
• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when “LARGE” is set for the front speakers and “YES” is set for the subwoofer in the “Speaker Configuration” settings (see pages 18, 19). If “SMALL” is set for the front speakers or “NO” is set for the subwoofer, the subwoofer mode setting does not affect playback of low frequency signal range.
• When the “+MAIN” playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel. In this playback mode, the low frequency range expand more uniformly through the room, but depending on the size and shape of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range.
• When the “NORM” playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are only produced from those channels. In this playback mode there tends to be little interference of the low frequency range in the room.
• Try playing the music or movie source and select the playback mode providing the stronger low frequency range sound.

ENGLISH Setting the delay time

• Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5) on the diagram at the right). L1: Distance between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speaker and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position

CAUTION: Please note that the difference for every speaker should be 15 ft or less. NOTE:

• No setting when “None” has been selected for the Speaker Configuration setting.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the front L speaker to the listening position. 8 FRONT L 12ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Press the ENTER or

Use the (left) and (down) button to switch to the front R speaker setting. (right) buttons to set the distance from the front R speaker to the listening position. 9 FRONT R 12ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Press the ENTER or

Use the (left) and (down) button to switch to the center speaker setting. (right) buttons to set the distance from the center speaker to the listening position. 10 CENTER 12ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the surround L speakers setting.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround L speakers to the listening position. 11 SURR.L 10ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Press the ENTER or

Use the (down) button to switch to the surround R speaker setting. (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround R speakers to the listening position. 12 SURR.R 10ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Press the ENTER or

Use the (left) and (down) button to switch to the surround back speaker setting. (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround back speakers to the listening position. 13 S.BACK 10ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Press the ENTER or

Use the (left) and 14 SW (down) button to switch to the subwoofer setting. (right) buttons to set the distance from the subwoofer to the listening position. 12ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Press the ENTER or

(down) button to enter the setting and switch the Test Tone setting. ENGLISH Setting the Test Tone

• Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal.
• From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level.
• The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 37.)

• Use the (left) button to switch the Test Tone mode.

• Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the DIGITAL input (COAX) setting. 15 T.TONE

Use the (left) and <YES (right) buttons to select the Test Tone mode. (Initial) T.TONE AUTO AUTO (left) button Press the MANUAL (right) button (down) button to start Test Tone.

• Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers.
• Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the front L channel level. (Initial) AUTO-FL 0dB -12dB (left) button Press the

Use the +12dB (right) button (down) button to switch to the center channel level (manual mode). (left) and (right) buttons to set the center channel level. (Initial) AUTO-C 0dB -12dB (left) button Press the

Use the +12dB (right) button (down) button to switch to the front R channel level (manual mode). (left) and (right) buttons to set the front R channel level. (Initial) AUTO-FR -12dB (left) button Press the 0dB +12dB (right) button (down) button to switch to the surround R channel level (manual mode).

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround R channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SR 0dB -12dB (left) button Press the

Use the +12dB (right) button (down) button to switch to the surround back channel level (manual mode). (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround back channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SB 0dB -12dB (left) button Press the

Use the +12dB (right) button (down) button to switch to the surround L channel level (manual mode). (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround L channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SL 0dB -12dB (left) button Press the

Use the +12dB (right) button (down) button to switch to the subwoofer channel level (manual mode). (left) and (right) buttons to set the subwoofer channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SW -12dB (left) button 0dB +12dB (right) button Press the ENTER button to finish the Test Tone.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch the DIGITAL input (COAX) setting. ENGLISH Setting the Digital In assignment Input the type of components connected to the digital input terminals.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL input (COAXIAL) terminal. (Initial)

(left) button (right) button

• Select “OFF” if nothing is connected.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch the optical input 1 (OPT1) setting. Use the (right) buttons to assign the input function connected to the OPTICAL input 1 (left) and (OPTICAL 1) terminal. (Initial)

VCR CDR OFF DVD (left) button (right) button

• Select “OFF” if nothing is connected.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch the optical input 2 (OPT2) setting. Use the (right) buttons to assign the input function connected to the OPTICAL input 2 (left) and (OPTICAL 2) terminal. (Initial)

(left) button (right) button

• Select “OFF” if nothing is connected. Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch the auto surround mode setting. NOTE:
• TUNER, V. AUX cannot be selected.

ENGLISH Setting the Auto Surround Mode For the three kinds of input signals as shown below, the surround mode played the last is stored in the memory. At next time it the same signal inputs, the memorized surround mode is automatically selected and the signal is played. Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input function.

Analog and PCM 2-channel signals STEREO

Multichannel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format Dolby or DTS Surround Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Auto Surround mode. (Initial)

OFF 19 AUTOSURR. ON (left) button Press the ENTER or (right) button (down) button to switch the Ext. In SW Level setting. Setting the Ext. In SW Level Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext. In terminal.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Ext. In Subwoofer channel Level playback. (Initial) +00 +05 +10 +15

(left) button Press the ENTER or (right) button (down) button if you want to start the settings over from the beginning. After setting up the system

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to finish system set up. This completes the system setup operations. Once the system is set up, there is no need to make the settings again unless other components or speakers are connected to or the speaker layout is changed.

• Turn on the power of the different components before operating them.

Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO”.

Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck)

Operate the audio component.

• For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components, some models of components may not be operated with this remote control.

1. CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder

(CDR/MD) system buttons

2. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons

DISC SKIP+ Manual search (forward and reverse) Stop Play Auto search (cue) Pause Switch discs (for CD changers only)

Rewind Fast-forward Stop Forward play Reverse play Switch between decks A and B

3. Tuner system buttons

SHIFT CHANNEL TUNING BAND MODE MEMORY : Switch preset channel range : Preset channel up/down : Frequency up/down : Switch between the AM and FM bands : Switch between auto and mono : Preset memory NOTE:

• TUNER can be operated when the switch is at “AUDIO” position.

ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufacturers without using the learning function by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown on the List of Preset Codes (pages 122~126). Operation is not possible for some models.

Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

Set the AUDIO side for the CD, Tape deck or CDR/MD position, to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position.

Set mode switch 2 to the component to be registered.

Press the ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time.

Referring to the included List of Preset Codes, use the number buttons to input the preset code (a 3-digit number) for the manufacturer of the component whose signals you want to store in the memory.

To store the codes of another component in the memory, repeat steps 1 to 4. NOTES:

• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit’s transmitting window while setting the preset memory.
• Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed on the included list of preset codes.
• Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and check.
• The preset memory can be set for one component only among the following: CDR/MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE. The preset codes are as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting:

TV, VCR.....................................................HITACHI

ENGLISH Operating component stored in the preset memory

Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

Set the AUDIO side for the CD, tape deck or CDR/MD position, to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position.

Set mode switch 2 to the component you want to operate.

Operate the component.

• For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.

1. Digital video disc player (DVD,

DVD SETUP) system buttons

2. Video disc player (VDP)

system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) OFF : DENON DVD power off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : 10 key skip + : Disc skip (for DVD changer only) DISPLAY : Switch display MENU : Menu RETURN : Return SETUP : Setup

• , ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key NOTE:
• Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on remote control for that component.

3. Video deck (VCR) system

buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Pause Channel +, – : Channels

4. Digital broadcast satellite

Power on/standby Menu Return Cursor up, down, left and right : Enter : Switch channels : Channels : Switch display : Switch between TV and video player : Volume up/down NOTES:

• For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components (page 27).
• The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position.

• “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on the CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.

Set mode switch 2 to the component to be registered (DBS/CABLE or TV).

Press the DVD/VDP power button and the TV power button at the same time.

Input the number of the component you want to set. (See Table 1) Table 1 TAPE CDR/MD DVD/VDP VCR No setting No.

ENGLISH 12 OPERATION Before operating Preparations: Check that all connections are proper.

Turn on the power. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to turn on the power.

• ON/STANDBY When the button is pressed, the power turns on and the display lights after approximately 1 second. When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is set and the display turns off. Several seconds are required from the time the power operation switch is set to the “ON” position until sound is output. This is due to the built-in muting circuit that prevents noise when the power switch is turned on and off.

Select the front speakers. Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the speaker on. (Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

• The front speaker A, B setting can be also be changed with the SPEAKER button on the remote control unit. ENGLISH Playing the input source

Select the input source to be played. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit)

• Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit)

• Selecting the external input (EXT. IN) mode Press the EXT. IN (or the EXT. IN button on the remote control unit) to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit)

• Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is pressed. AUTO (Main unit) PCM DTS Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for the different input sources. The selected input modes for the separate input sources are stored in the memory. q AUTO (All auto mode) In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the this unit’s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected for all input sources other than TUNER. The presence or absence of digital signals is detected, the signals input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. If no digital signal is being input, the analog input jacks are selected. Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals. w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input. Note that noise may be generated when using this mode to play signals other than PCM signals. e DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input. r ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) The signals input to the analog input jacks are decoded and played. t EXT. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input to the external decoder input jacks are played without passing through the surround circuitry. (Remote control unit) NOTE:
• Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs recorded in DTS format are played in the “PCM” (exclusive PCM signal playback) or “ANALOG” (exclusive analog audio signal playback) mode. Select the AUTO or DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback) mode when playing signals recorded in DTS from a laser disc player. Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS
• Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the AUTO mode. If so, play in the DTS mode.
• In some rare cases the noise may be generated when you preform the operation to stop playback of a DTS-CD or DTS-LD.

• In the DIGITAL DTS mode (Main unit) (Remote control unit) INPUT PCM AUTO DTS DIGITAL To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector.

Start playback on the selected component.

• For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual. Input signal display
• DOLBY DIGITAL SIGNAL DIGITAL Adjust the volume.
• DTS SIGNAL DIGITAL The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display.

• PCM SIGNAL (Main unit) (Remote control unit) DIGITAL The volume can be adjusted within the range of –70 to 0 to 18 dB, in steps of 1 dB. However, when the channel level is set as described on page 37, if the volume for any channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to “18 dB — (Maximum value of channel level)”.) Input mode when playing DTS sources
• Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in the “ANALOG” or “PCM” mode. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to “DTS”. The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are being input properly. If the DIGITAL indicator does not light, check whether the digital input component setup (page 25) and connections are correct and whether the component’s power is turned on. NOTE:
• The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be heard. After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone)

The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. BASS TREBLE (Main unit)

With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected, turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level. (Main unit)

• To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.)
• To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counterclockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to –12 dB in steps of 2 dB.)

If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode. The signals do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. (Main unit) ENGLISH [2] Listening over headphones

Plug the headphones’ plug into the jack. PHONES Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. 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.

[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting)

Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily. Press the MUTING button.

Cancelling MUTING mode.

• Press the MUTING button again.
• Muting will also be cancelled when MASTER VOL is adjusted up or down. [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image

Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source. Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Cancelling simulcast playback.

• Select “SOURCE” using the video select button.
• Switch the program source to the component connected to the video input jacks. [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc.

• Descriptions of the unit’s operations are also displayed on the front panel display. In addition, the display can be switched to check the unit’s operating status while playing a source by pressing the STATUS button. Using the dimmer function
• Use this to change the brightness of the display. The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off) by pressing the main unit’s DIMMER button repeatedly. BRIGHT

(Remote control unit) DIM OFF

(Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left), and SR (surround right) channels of the EXT. IN jacks are output directly to the front (left and right), center, surround (left and right) speaker systems without passing through the surround circuitry. In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer) jack is output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack.

• When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the play mode (DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/6CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be selected.

• In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to EXT. IN jacks cannot be played. In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input jacks.
• The external input mode can be set for any input source. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode.
• If the subwoofer output level seems to high, set the “SW ATT.” surround parameter to “ON”. Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored)

Follow step 1 to 3 under “Playing the input source”.

Start recording on the tape or video deck. For instructions, refer to the component’s operating instructions. Simultaneous recording The signals of the source selected with the function selector button are output simultaneously to the CDR/TAPE and VCR REC OUT jacks. If a total of two tape and/or video decks are connected and set to the recording mode, the same source can be recorded simultaneously on every decks. NOTE:

• The AUDIO IN’s signal selected with the input selector knob are output to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT jacks.

ENGLISH 13 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function

• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from each speakers. This adjustment can be performed from the remote control unit, as (described) below.
• The adjustment with the test tones is only effective in the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND modes. The adjusted playback levels for the different surround modes are automatically stored in the memory of each surround modes.

(Remote control unit)

Test tones are output from the different speakers. Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust so that the volume of the test tones is the same for all the speakers. (Remote control unit) NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit.

After completing the adjustment, press the TEST TONE button again. (Remote control unit)

• After adjusting using the test tones, adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to suit your tastes, as (described) below.

Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust. (Remote control unit)

The channel switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. (Remote control unit)

NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit.

Adjust the level of the selected speaker. (Remote control unit) Default setting of channel level is 0 dB. The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the range of +12 to –12 dB using cursor buttons. SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing one step from -12 dB. OFF ´ -12 dB ´ 12 dB

Select the function to which the component you want to play is connected. Example: DVD (Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

(Main unit) The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. (Remote control unit)

Play a program source with the mark.

• For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 4, 6

5, 7 Select the surround parameter mode. 5, 7 Display MODE (Main unit) cinema (Remote control unit) To perform this operation from the remote control unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to “AUDIO”.

4, 6 Select the optimum mode for the source.

• The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. (Remote control unit) MODE cinema MODE

• DIMENSION setting DIMENSION

Select “Yes” to reset to the factory defaults.

(Remote control unit)

• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed. DTS NEO:6 mode

4, 6 The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the DTS NEO:6 mode. 5, 7 Select the function to which the component you want to play is connected. Example: DVD (Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

Set the various surround parameters.

• The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.

Play a program source.

• SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting (Remote control unit) To perform this operation from the remote control unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to “AUDIO”. SB:ON

OFF Select the optimum mode for the source.

• DEFAULT setting DEFAULT (Main unit) MODE cinema

Select “Yes” to reset to the factory defaults.

• The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. MODE CINEMA MODE MUSIC CINEMA EQ CENTER IMAGE TONE DEFEAT TONE DEFEAT SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK DEFAULT DEFAULT If you do want the bass and trable to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode.

ENGLISH Surround parameters q Pro Logic II Mode:

• The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded Dolby Surround.
• The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for autosound music systems (no video), and is optional for A/V systems.
• The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic in case the source contents is not of optimum quality. Select one of the modes (“cinema”, “music” or “Pro Logic”). Panorama Control: This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect with side wall imaging. Select “OFF” or “ON”. Dimension Control: This control gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear. The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6. Center Width Control: This control adjust the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker; only from the left/right speakers as a phantom image; or from all three front speakers to varying degrees. The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7. DTS NEO:6 Mode:
• Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources. This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well, because the in-phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels).
• Music This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The front channel (FL and FR) signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there is no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from the center (C) and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels add a natural sense of expansion to the sound field. CENTER IMAGE (0.0 to 0.5: default 0.2): The center image parameter for adjusting the expansion of the center channel in the DTS NEO:6 MUSIC mode has been added.

ENGLISH Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input)

Select the input source. Playback with a digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 25).

(Remote control unit)

Play a program source with the (Remote control unit)

• The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources. Light

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

(Remote control unit)

• Lights when the Surround Back CH is on. Set the surround parameter according to the source. First, press the SURROUND PARAMETER button. (Remote control unit) NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the CINEMA EQ. (Initial) OFF

(Remote control unit) (left) button Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or (right) button (down) button to switch to the D. COMP. setting. (Remote control unit)

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the D. COMP. (Initial) OFF D.COMP. (Remote control unit) LOW MID (left) button Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or (Remote control unit)

HIGH OFF (right) button (down) button to switch to the LFE setting. NOTE: This parameter is not displayed during DTS playback. Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the LFE level. (Initial) LFE 0dB -10dB -5dB 0dB (Remote control unit) (left) button (right) button

• The level can be adjusted in units of 1 dB from –10 to 0 dB. Set to the desired level according to the speaker systems being used and the source to be played. (Remote control unit)

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or Use the (left) and (down) button to switch to the TONE DEFEAT setting. (right) buttons to set the TONE DEFEAT. (Initial) TONE DEF.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the SURROUND BACK SPEAKER. (Initial) SB:ON

(right) button (down) button to switch to the default setting. ENGLISH

To reset the settings to the factory defaults, use the DEFAULT Y/N (left) and YES (right) buttons to display “Yes”. Y/N

(Remote control unit) (left) button Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or (right) button (down) button to switch to the CINEMA EQ. setting. (Remote control unit)

Press the ENTER button to finish surround parameter mode. (Remote control unit) 2 Dialogue Normalization The dialogue normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. Dialogue normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level (standard level) of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources, such as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital. These contents can be verified with the STATUS button. Display OFFSET - 4dB The number indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is normalized to the standard level. Surround parameters w CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright. This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS Surround modes. (The same contents are set for all operating modes.) D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). For listening late at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with reduced dynamic range). (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital.) Select one of the four parameters (“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HI” (high)). Set to OFF for normal listening. LFE (Low Frequency Effect): This sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS. If the sound produced from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is turned off with the subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as necessary. Program source and adjustment range:

2. DTS Surround: –10 dB to 0 dB

When DTS encoded movie software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback. When DTS encoded music software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to –10 dB for correct DTS playback. SB CH OUT (Surround Back): “OFF” ..................Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker. “ON” ...................Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker. NOTE: This operation can be performed directly using the “SURROUND BACK” button.

• This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. These surround modes can also be used for program sources not recorded in Dolby Surround Pro Logic or Dolby Digital. Surround modes and their features

5CH/6CH STEREO In this mode, the signals of the front left channel are output from the left surround channel, the signals of the front right channel are output from the right surround channel, and the same (in-phase) component of the left and right channels is output from the center channel. This mode provides all speaker surround sound, but without directional steering effects, and works with any stereo program source.

MONO MOVIE (NOTE 1) Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion.

ROCK ARENA Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions.

JAZZ CLUB This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism.

VIDEO GAME Use this to enjoy video game sources.

MATRIX Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo. Signals consisting of the difference component of the input signals (the component that provides the sense of expansion) processed for delay are output from the surround channel.

VIRTUAL Select this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from the front 2-channel speakers. Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable. In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes. NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right), so input signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a “Y” adaptor cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs. NOTE: DIRECT, STEREO and 5CH/6CH STEREO mode can be used when playing PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz (such as from DVD-Video discs that contain 24 bit, 96 kHz audio). If such signals are input during playback in the other surround modes, the mode automatically switches to STEREO. Personal Memory Plus This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the input different sources. When the input source is switched, the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each surround mode.

ENGLISH DSP surround simulation

• To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit.

Select the surround mode for the input channel. (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: MONO MOVIE MATRIX ROCK ARENA VIDEO GAME JAZZ CLUB

• The surround parameter switches in the following order each time the SURROUND PARAMETER button is pressed for the different surround modes.

Display the parameter you want to adjust, then use the (left) and (right) buttons to set it. (Remote control unit) (1) ROOM SIZE Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the room size. (Initial) SMALL MED-S MED MED-L LARGE

(Remote control unit) (left) button (2) EFFECT LEVEL Use the (left) and (right) button (right) buttons to set the effect level. (Initial)

EFFECT LEVEL 10 (Remote control unit) (left) button (right) button

ENGLISH (3) DELAY TIME Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the delay time. (Initial) 0ms DELAY (Remote control unit) 30ms 110ms 30ms (left) button (right) button (4) D. COMP. Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the D. COMP. (Initial) OFF D.COMP. (Remote control unit) LOW MID HIGH OFF (left) button (right) button NOTE: This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback. (5) TONE DEFEAT Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the TONE DEFEAT. (Initial) TONE DEF. (Remote control unit) OFF

(left) button (right) button

(6) SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the SURROUND BACK SPEAKER. (Initial) (Remote control unit) OFF

SB:ON (left) button (right) button (7) DEFAULT To reset the settings to the factory defaults, use the (left) and YES DEFAULT Y/N (right) buttons to display “Yes”.

Y/N (Remote control unit) (left) button

(right) button ENGLISH

• Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel.

• The parameters which can be set differ for the different surround modes. (Refer to “Surround Modes and Parameters” on page 50. (Main unit)

Display the parameter you want to adjust, then turn the SELECT knob to set it. NOTE:

• When playing PCM digital signals or analog signals in the 5CH/6CH STEREO, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, VIDEO GAME, MONO MOVIE or MATRIX surround modes and the input signal switches to a digital signal encoded in Dolby Digital, the Dolby surround mode switches automatically. When the input signal switches to a DTS signal, the mode automatically switches to DTS surround.
• When the “5CH/6CH STEREO” mode is selected, the display differs according to the Surround Back CH ON/OFF. Surround Back CH ON: 6CH STEREO Surround Back CH OFF: 5CH STEREO Surround parameters e ROOM SIZE: This sets the size of the sound field. There are five settings: “small”, “med.s” (medium-small), “medium”, “med.l” (medium-large) and “large”. “small” recreates a small sound field, “large” a large sound field. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the surround effect. The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15. Lower the level if the sound seems distorted. DELAY TIME: In the matrix mode only, the delay time can be set within the range of 0 to 110 ms.

ENGLISH 2 Surround modes and parameters Channel output When playing Dolby Digital signals When playing DTS signals When playing PCM signals When playing ANALOG signals

Signal No signal Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting (96k)

• Only for 2 ch contents.

DTS signals LFE LFE C (OFF) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (OFF) C (0dB) C (0dB)

C (OFF) C (OFF) C (0dB)

C (OFF) C (OFF) C (0dB)

Auto preset memory This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory.

When the main unit’s power operation switch turn on while pressing the set’s PRESET D button the unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast stations.

When the first FM broadcast station is found, that station is stored in the preset memory at channel A1. Subsequent stations are automatically stored in order at preset channels A2 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8 and E1 to E8, for a maximum of 40 stations.

Channel A1 is tuned in after the auto preset memory operation is completed. NOTES:

• If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual “Preset memory” operation.
• To interrupt this function, press the power operation button. 2 DEFAULT VALUE

• Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in. NOTE:
• When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the “STEREO” indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in. At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the “TUNED” and “STEREO” indicators turn off. Manual tuning

Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode. Check that the display’s “AUTO” indicator turns off. Press the TUNING D (+) or H (–) button to tune in the desired station. The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in. NOTE:

• When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the “STEREO” indicator turns off.

ENGLISH Preset stations Preparations: Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory.

(Remote control unit)

Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E).

1, 4 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit.

Press the PRESET D (+) or H (–) button to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the preset memory.

(Remote control unit) To preset other channels, repeat steps 1 to 4. A total of 40 broadcast stations can be preset – 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to E. Recalling preset stations

Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit.

16 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY

• This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power is switched off.
• The unit is also equipped with a back-up memory. This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main unit’s power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected.

17 INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR

When the indication of the display is not normal or when the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result, the initialization of the microprocessor is required by the following procedure.

Switch off the unit and remove the AC cord from the wall outlet. Hold the following SPEAKER A button and B button, and plug the AC cord into the outlet. Check that the entire display is flashing with an interval of about 1 second, and release your fingers from the 2 buttons and the microprocessor will be initialized. NOTES:

• If step 3 does not work, start over from step 1.
• If the microprocessor has been reset, all the button settings are reset to the default values (the values set upon shipment from the factory).

ENGLISH 18 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). 2 Types of multi-channel signals Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, SACD (Super Audio CD), MPEG multichannel audio, etc. “Source” here does not refer to the type of signal (format) but the recorded content. Sources can be divided into two major categories. 2 Types of sources

• Movie audio Signals created to be played in movie theaters. In general sound is recorded to be played in movie theaters equipped with multiple surround speakers, regardless of the format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.). Movie theater sound field

Listening room sound field

In this case it is important to achieve the same sense of expansion as in a movie theater with the surround channels. To do so, in some cases the number of surround speakers is increased (to four or eight) or speakers with bipolar or dipolar properties are used. SL: Surround L channel SR: Surround R channel SB: Surround back channel

Multiple surround speakers (For 6.1-channel system)

• Other types of audio These signals are designed to recreate a 360° sound field using three to five speakers.

In this case the speakers should surround the listener from all sides to create a uniform sound field from 360°. Ideally the surround speakers should function as “point” sound sources in the same way as the front speakers.

These two types of sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for the surround speakers, are required in order to achieve the ideal sound.

ENGLISH Surround back speakers A 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel system to which the “surround back” (SB) channel has been added. This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener, something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional multi surround speakers. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position. Change of positioning and acoustic image with 5.1-channel systems

Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems

SL ch SL ch SR ch Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL

SR ch SB ch Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL With this set, speaker(s) for 1 or 2 channels are required to achieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.). Adding these speakers, however, increases the surround effect not only with sources recorded in 6.1 channels but also with conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources. All the Denon original surround modes (see page 54) are compatible with 6.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 6.1-channel sound with any signal source. 2 Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers Using surround back speakers greatly improves the positioning of the sound at the rear. Because of this, the surround left and right channels play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the acoustic image from the front to the back. As shown on the diagram above, in a movie theater the surround signals are also produced from diagonally in front of the listeners, creating an acoustic image as if the sound were floating in space. To achieve these effects, we recommend placing the speakers for the surround left and right channels slightly more towards the front than with conventional surround systems. Doing so sometimes increases the surround effect when playing conventional 5.1-channel sources in the 6.1 surround or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode. Check the surround effects of the various modes before selecting the surround mode.

ENGLISH Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose.

1. DTS-ES compatible system (using surround back speakers)

(1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60°

• Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker between the Surround speaker Surround back front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position speaker Point slightly than the front speakers. downwards Front speaker
• Consult the owner’s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room.
• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place 2 to 3 feet them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and (60 to 90 cm) parallel to the walls at a position 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above ear level at the prime listening position. As seen from the side
• When using two surround back speakers, place them at the back facing the front at a narrower distance than the front left and right speakers. When using one surround back speaker, place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher position (0 to 20 cm) than the surround speakers.
• We recommend installing the surround back speaker(s) at a slightly downward facing angle. This effectively prevents the surround back channel signals from reflecting off the monitor or screen at the front center, resulting in interference and making the sense of movement from the front to the back less sharp. Surround back speakers (1 spkr) As seen from above (2) Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening position, mounted above ear level. Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers (1 spkr)

• Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example (1). Surround speaker Surround back
• It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightly speaker Point slightly to the front of the viewing position, and 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) downwards Front speaker above the ears.
• Same as surround back speaker installation method (1). Using dipolar speakers for the surround back speakers as well is 2 to 3 feet more effective. (60 to 90 cm)
• Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker jacks.
• The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls as As seen from the side shown on the diagram at the left, creating an enveloping and realistic surround sound presentation. For multi-channel music sources however, the use of bipolar or dipolar speakers mounted at the sides of the listening position may not be satisfactory in order to create a coherent 360 degree surround sound field. Connect another pair of direct radiating speakers as described in example (3) and place them at the rear corners of the room facing towards the prime listening position. As seen from above

• Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers.
• Consult the owner’s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room.
• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above ear level at the prime listening position. Surround speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) As seen from the side 120° Surround speakers As seen from above

ENGLISH Surround The AVR-1604/684 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. Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of up to “5.1” channels - front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects – LFE – channel, also called the “.1” channel, containing bass frequencies of up to 120 Hz). Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digital’s main channels can all contain full range sound information, from the lowest bass, up to the highest frequencies – 22 kHz. The signals within each channel are distinct from the others, allowing pinpoint sound imaging, and Dolby Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from noise and distortion. 2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Comparison of home surround systems Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic No. recorded channels (elements)

2 ch No. playback channels

4 ch L, R, C, SL, SR, SW L, R, C, S (SW - recommended) Playback channels (max.) Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital encoding/decoding Audio processing High frequency playback limit of surround channel Analog matrix processing Dolby Surround 20 kHz 7 kHz 2 Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility:

The following are general examples. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions. Media LD (VDP) Dolby Digital output jacks Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output jack Playback method (reference page)

Set the input mode to “AUTO”. (Page 33) DVD Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM)

Set the input mode to “AUTO”. (Page 33) Others (satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc.) Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM) Set the input mode to “AUTO”. (Page 33) 1 Please use a commercially available adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF output jack of the LD player to the digital input jack. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between “bit stream” and “(convert to) PCM”. When playing in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-1604/684, switch the DVD player’s output mode to “bit stream”. In some cases players are equipped with both “bit stream + PCM” and “PCM only” digital outputs. In this case connect the “bit stream + PCM” jacks to the AVR-1604/684. (2) Dolby Pro Logic II

• Dolby Pro-Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits.
• Dolby Pro Logic II can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround ( ) but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) to achieve surround sound.
• Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro Logic II offers a wider band range (20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater). In addition, the surround channels were monaural (the surround left and right channels were the same) with previous Dolby Pro Logic, but Dolby Pro Logic II they are played as stereo signals.
• Various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so it is possible to achieve optimum decoding (see page 48). Sources recorded in Dolby Surround These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surround encoding technology. Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and video cassettes to be played on stereo VCRs, as well as for the stereo broadcast signals of FM radio, TV, satellite broadcasts and cable TV. Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic makes it possible to achieve multi-channel surround playback. The signals can also be played on ordinary stereo equipment, in which case they provide normal stereo sound.

ENGLISH There are two types of DVD Dolby surround recording signals. q 2-channel PCM stereo signals w 2-channel Dolby Digital signals When either of these signals is input to the AVR-1604/684, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic II when the “DOLBY/DTS SURROUND” mode is selected.

Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the logo mark shown below. Dolby Surround support mark: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. DTS offers the same “5.1” playback channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right and center, surround left and surround right) as well as the stereo 2-channel mode. The signals for the different channels are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to interference between signals, crosstalk, etc. DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital (1234 kbps for CDs and LDs, 1536 kbps for DVDs) so it operates with a relatively low compression rate. Because of this the amount of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters, a separate CDROM synchronized with the film is played. With LDs and DVDs, there is of course no need for an extra disc; the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, so the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other formats. There are also music CDs recorded in DTS. These CDs include 5.1-channel surround signals (compared to two channels on current CDs). They do not include picture data, but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as in a movie theater, right in your own listening room. 2 DTS compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating DTS compatibility: and

The following are general examples. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions. Media Dolby Digital output jacks Playback method (reference page)

Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM)

Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” (page 33). Never set the mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM”.

LD (VDP) Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM)

Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” (page 33). Never set the mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM”.

DVD Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM)

Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” (page 33). 1 DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LDs as PCM signals. Because of this, the un-decoded DTS signals are output as random “hissy” noise from the CD or LD player’s analog outputs. If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high volume, it may possibly cause damage to the speakers. To avoid this, be sure to switch the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. Also, never switch the input mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM” during playback. The same holds true when playing CDs or LDs on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. For DVDs, the DTS signals are recorded in a special way so this problem does not occur. 2 The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). In this case the DTS-encoded signals may be processed erroneously, in which case they cannot be decoded by the AVR-1604/684, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-1604/684 (see page 51) lights before turning up the master volume. 3 A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output – consult the player’s owner’s manual for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS-encoded DVDs. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”,”DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ©1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ENGLISH DTS-ES Extended Surround

DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals. This format has been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999. In addition to the 5.1 surround channels (FL, FR, C, SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround also offers the SB (Surround Back, sometimes also referred to as “surround center”) channel for surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels. DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methods, as described below.

DTS-ESTM Discrete 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 is the newest recording format. With it, all 6.1 channels (including the SB channel) are recorded independently using a digital discrete system. The main feature of this format is that because the SL, SR and SB channels are fully independent, the sound can be designed with total freedom and it is possible to achieve a sense that the acoustic images are moving about freely among the background sounds surrounding the listener from 360 degrees. Though maximum performance is achieved when sound tracks recorded with this system are played using a DTS-ES decoder, when played with a conventional DTS decoder the SB channel signals are automatically down-mixed to the SL and SR channels, so none of the signal components are lost.

DTS-ESTM Matrix 6.1 With this format, the additional SB channel signals undergo matrix encoding and are input to the SL and SR channels beforehand. Upon playback they are decoded to the SL, SR and SB channels. The performance of the encoder used at the time of recording can be fully matched using a high precision digital matrix decoder developed by DTS, thereby achieving surround sound more faithful to the producer’s sound design aims than with conventional 5.1- or 6.1-channel systems. In addition, the bit stream format is 100% compatible with conventional DTS signals, so the effect of the Matrix 6.1 format can be achieved even with 5.1-channel signal sources. Of course it is also possible to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with a DTS 5.1-channel decoder. When DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or Matrix 6.1 encoded sources are decoded with a DTS-ES decoder, the format is automatically detected upon decoding and the optimum playing mode is selected. However, some Matrix 6.1 sources may be detected as having a 5.1-channel format, so the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode must be set manually to play these sources. (For instructions on selecting the surround mode, see page 51.) The DTS-ES decoder includes another function, the DTS Neo:6 surround mode for 6.1-channel playback of digital PCM and analog signal sources.

DTS Neo:6TM surround This mode applies conventional 2-channel signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 to achieve 6.1channel surround playback. High precision input signal detection and matrix processing enable full band reproduction (frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) for all 6.1 channels, and separation between the different channels is improved to the same level as that of a digital discrete system. DTS Neo:6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding for the signal source.

• DTS Neo:6 Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources. This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well, because the in-phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels).
• DTS Neo:6 Music This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The front channel (FL and FR) signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there is no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from the center (C) and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels add a natural sense of expansion to the sound field. ENGLISH 19 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 and other components operating property ?

If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. Symptom Cause Measures Page

• Power cord not plugged in securely.

• Check the insertion of the power cord plug.
• Turn the power off with the remote control unit after turning the POWER operation switch on.

• Speaker cords not securely connected.
• Improper position of the audio function button.
• Volume control set to minimum.

• Set to a suitable position.
• Turn volume up to suitable level.
• Input digital signals or select input jacks to which digital signals are being input.

• Speaker terminals are short-circuited.

• Switch power off, connect speakers properly, then switch power back on.
• Turn off the set’s power, then ventilate it well to cool it down. Once the set is cooled down, turn the power back on.
• Turn off the set’s power, then ventilate it well to cool it down. Once the set is cooled down, turn the power back on. 14, 15 Remote control unit. Common problems arising when listening to the CD, records, tapes, and FM broadcasts, etc. DISPLAY not lit and sound not produced when power switch set to on. DISPLAY lit but sound not produced.

• Block the ventilation holes of the set. DISPLAY not displayed and the “ON/STANDBY” LED flashes at a high rate

• The unit is operating at continuous high power conditions and/or inadequate ventilation. 14, 15

5, 15 5, 15 Sound produced only from one channel.

• Incomplete connection of speaker cords.
• Incomplete connection of input/output cords.

• Connect securely. 14, 15 9 ~ 15 Positions of instruments reversed during stereo playback.

• Reverse connections of left and right speakers or left and right input/output cords.

• Check left and right connections. 14, 15 This unit does not operate properly when remote control unit is used.

• Remote control unit too far from this unit.
• Obstacle between this unit and remote control unit.
• Different button is being pressed.
• < and > ends of battery inserted in reverse.

• Replace with new batteries.

• Insert batteries properly.

Note: When a subwoofer has been connected and the virtual surround function is being used, the signal played from the subwoofer channel is LFE only (only when playing Dolby Digital or DTS signals) for initial factory settings (i.e., the setting of the front speaker is “LARGE” and the setting of the subwoofer mode is “NORM”). When subwoofer effects are felt to be weak, while in the system setup mode try setting the subwoofer mode to “+MAIN”, or the front speaker to “SMALL” in the system setup “Speaker Configuration” settings. Making these settings will result in the low-frequency sounds of the front channel being played from the subwoofer.

• Power amplifier Rated output: Front: Output terminals:

• Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N ratio: 75 W + 75 W 110 W + 110 W Center: 75 W 110 W Surround: 75 W + 75 W 110 W + 110 W Surround back: 75W 110 W Front: A or B A+B Center/Surround/Surr. Back: (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) 16 to 16 Ω/ohms 12 to 16 Ω/ohms 16 to 16 Ω/ohms T.H.D.) T.H.D.) T.H.D.) T.H.D.) 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz: +1, –3 dB (TONE DEFEAT ON) 98 dB (IHF-A weighted) (TONE DEFEAT ON) 2 Video section

• Standard video jacks Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response:
• S-video jacks Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response:
• Color component video jacks Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms C (color) signal — 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms PB/CB (blue) signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms PR/CR (red) signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms 5 Hz ~ 30 MHz — +0, –3 dB 2 Tuner section Receiving range: Usable sensitivity: 50 dB quieting sensitivity: S/N ratio: Total harmonic distortion: [FM] (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 –15 W)

87.50 MHz ~ 107.90 MHz

R6P/AA Type (two batteries) 55 (W) x 225 (H) x 34.5 (D) mm (2-11/64” x 8-55/64” x 1-9/64”) 165 g (Approx. 5.8 oz) (including batteries)

• For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

TAPE CDR/MD DVD/VDP VCR No setting No.

Cancelling simulcast playback.

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

C (OFF) C (OFF) C (0dB)

C (OFF) C (OFF) C (0dB)

(DTS-ES Extended Surround