AVR682 - AV receiver DENON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AVR682 DENON

We greatly appreciate your purchase of this unit.
To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features this unit has to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or problems arise.

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CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION

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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.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HeedWarnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

1. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
3. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
4. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

5. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

6. 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 appliance.

7. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
9. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna 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.
10. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
11. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
12. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

1. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Before Using 4
2 Cautions on Installation 5
3 Cautions on Handling 5
4 Features. 5
5 Part Names and Functions.. 6,7
6 Read this first 8
7 Setting up the Speaker Systems. 8
8 Connections 9-14
9 Using the Remote Control Unit. 15
10 Setting up the System 16-20

Remote Control Unit. 21-23
12Operation 24-28
13 Surround 29-33
DSP Surround Simulation. 34-38
15 Listening to the Radio. 39-41
16 Last Function Memory 42
17 Initialization of the Microprocessor. 42
18 Additional Information. 43-45
19 Troubleshooting 46
20 Specifications 47

List of Preset Codes. 92, 93

■ ACCESSORIES

Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:

① Operating instructions 1
② Warranty ( for North America model only) 1
③ Service station list. 1
Remote control unit (RC-896)

5

(5) R6P/AA batteries 2
⑥ AM loop antenna 1
⑦ FM indoor antenna. 1

6

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-1602's front panel is equipped with a V. AUX terminal. Remove the cap covering the terminal when you want to use it.

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 / ohms feeder wires. We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75 / 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.

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.

4 FEATURES

1. 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.

2. Dolby Digital decoder

Dolby Digital, a digital discrete system in which the different channels are completely independent, recreates "three-dimensional" sound fields (sounds with a sense of distance, movement and position) with no crosstalk between channels for greater reality. In addition, the 5 channels (excluding the 0.1 channel for low frequency effects) have a playback range extending to 20kHz , the same as the range of CDs, thus resulting in clearer, more richly expressive sound.

3. 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.

• 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. High performance DSP simulates 7 sound fields

Playback is possible in 7 surround modes: 5-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.

5. 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.

6. Remote control unit with pre-memory function

This unit comes with a remote control unit equipped with a prememory function. The remote control command codes for DENON remote controllable AV components as well as for LD players, video decks, TVs, etc., of other major manufacturers are prestored in the memory.

7.6CHEXT.INjack

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

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

Power operation switch (17, 24, 39)
2 Headphones jack (PHONES). (27)
3 Preset station selector buttons (41)
4 SPEAKER A/B buttons. (24, 27, 42)
5 INPUT MODE button. (25, 28, 32)
6 ANALOG button (25, 28)
7EXT.IN button (25,28)
8 TONE DEFEAT button (26)
VIRTUAL SURROUND button. (34, 35, 37)
10VIDEO SELECT button (27)
11 V.AUX INPUT jacks. (4, 11)
12 SURROUND MODE button. (26, 30, 32, 37)
13 SURROUND PARAMETER button. (37)
14 SELECT UP/DOWN button (26, 29, 30, 32, 37)
15 TONE CONTROL button. (26)

16 CH VOL button (29)
17 MASTER VOLUME control. (26)
18 STATUS button (27)
19 DIMMER button (27)
20 Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL) (26)
21 Display
22 TUNING UP/DOWN button (40)
23 MEMORY button. (39, 41)
24 MODE button (40)
25 BAND button (40)
26 SIGNAL indicators. (26)
27 INPUT mode indicators. (26)
Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) (15)
29 Power operation indicator
30 Input source selector buttons (25, 32)

Remote control unit

For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

6 READ THIS FIRST

This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these steps.

7 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

■Speaker system layout

Basic system layout
The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker systems and a television monitor:

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

Connecting the video equipments

To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in sound quality.

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.

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.)

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.

Connecting the antenna terminals

AM loop antenna assembly

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. 3. Return the lever.

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.

Speaker system connections

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (⊕ with ⊕, Θ with Θ). 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 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 counterclockwise.

2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning

clockwise.

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the cord. 3. Return the lever.

Connecting banana plugs

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc.

To achieve Dolby Digital (AC-3) playback effect, use a unit that can sufficiently reproduce frequencies of under 80 Hz.

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.

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

①Press as shown by the arrow and slide off.

②Insert the R6P/AA batteries properly, as shown on the diagram.

③Close 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.)

10 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 9 to 14), 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.

1 Set the slide switch to "AUDIO".

Use the following buttons to set up the system:

• 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-rangel to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.		Front Sp.			Center Sp.	Surround Sp.	Subwoofer
			Large			Small Small	Yes
Subwoofer Mode	This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.		Subwoofer mode = Normal
Delay Time	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 & Subwoofer Center			Surround L & R—
			12 ft (3.6 m)			12 ft (3.6 m)	10 ft (3.0 m)		—
Channel Level	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	Subwoofer	Center	Surround L	Surround R	—
			0 dB	0 dB	0 dB	0 dB	0 dB	0 dB	—
Digital Input	This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources.	Digital Inputs	COAXIAL		OPTICAL
		Input source	DVDVDP		TV/DBS

NOTE:

The system setup is not displayed when "HEADPHONE ONLY" is selected.

Before setting up the system

1
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

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.

2

Press the SYSTEM button to enter the setting.

SYSTEM SET UP

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

3

Press the SELECT or down) button to switch to the speaker configuration set up.

NOTE:

Press the SYSTEM 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

1

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your front speaker type.

1 FRONT LARGE

(Initial)

(left) button (right) button

Press the SELECT or down) button to switch to the center speaker setting.

2

Use the (t) and (right) buttons to select your center speaker type.

2 CENTER SMALL

(Initial)

(left) button (right) button

Press the SELECT or 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.

3

Use the (t) and right buttons to select your surround speaker type.

3SURR. SMALL

(Initial)

(left) button (right) button

Press the SELECT or down) button to switch to the subwoofer setting.

NOTE:

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

4

Use the (f) and (right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting.

(left) button (right) button

Press the SELECT or 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 80Hz with sufficient volume. When this setting is selected, low frequencies of below 80Hz 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 80Hz . 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.

Setting the SUBWOOFER MODE

1

Use the (t) and (righth) buttons to select the Subwoofer mode.

(left) button (right) button

Press the SELECT or Down button to enter the setting and switch to the SPEAKER DISTANCE setting.

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.

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 17, 18).
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.

Setting the speaker distance

Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time.

Preparations:

Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers (L1 to L3 on the diagram at the right).

L1: Distance from center speaker to listening position
L2: Distance from front speakers to listening position
L3: Distance from surround speaker to listening position

CAUTION:

Set the center speaker at the same distance from the front speakers (left and right) or the subwoofer, or so that the difference in distance (L2 - L1) is 5 feet or less.
Set the surround speakers (left and right) at the same distance from the front speakers (left and right) or the subwoofer, or so that the difference in distance (L2 - L3) is 15 feet or less.

1

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the front speakers and subwoofer to the listening position.

6 FRNT/5U 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. ("/SW" appears only when subwoofer = yes.)

Press the SELECT or Down) button to switch to the center speaker setting.

NOTE:

• The speaker distance can be adjusted between 0 and 60 feet in steps of 1 foot.

2

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the center speakers to the listening position.

7CENTER 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 SELECT or (down) button to switch to the surround speaker setting.

NOTE:

• No setting when "None" has been selected for the center speaker.

3

Use the (at) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround speakers to the listening position.

8SURR. 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 SELECT or (cown) button to enter the setting and switch the DIGITAL input (COAX) setting.

NOTE:

• No setting when "None" has been selected for the surround speakers.

Digital input setup

Input the type of components connected to the digital input terminals.

1

Use the (t) and (righth) buttons to set the type of device connected to the COAXIAL input (COAXIAL) terminal.

9 COAX

DVD

(Initial)
ft) button (right) button

• Select "OFF" if nothing is connected.

Press the SELECT or down) button to switch the optical input (OPT) setting.

2

Use the (t) and (r) buttons to set the type of device connected to the OPTICAL input (OPTICAL) terminal.

10 OPT TU

(Initial)

(left) button (right) button

• Select "OFF" if nothing is connected.

Press the SELECT or (own) button if you want to start the settings over from the beginning.

NOTE:

TUNER cannot be selected.

After setting up the system

1

Press the SYSTEM 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.

11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Operating DENON audio components

DENON remote-controllable audio components can be controlled using this unit's remote control unit. Note that some components, however, cannot be operated with this remote control unit.

1 Set the slide switch to the position for the component to be operated (CD or MD/CDR).

Use the buttons shown below to operate the audio component. For details, refer to the respective component's manual.

a. For CD player and MD/CD recorder

: Manual search (reverse and forward)

:Stop

Play

Auto search

:Pause

DISC SKIP+ : Switch discs (for CD changers only)

b. For tape deck (TAPE)

:Rewind
:Fast-forward
:Stop
:Forward play
:Reverse play

c. For TUNER

SHIFT:Switch preset channel range CHANNEL:Preset channel up/down (+, - )

NOTE:

• Tape deck (TAPE) and tuner can be operated when the switch is at "AUDIO" position.

Preset memory (Audio component)

DENON components can be operated by setting the preset memory for MD or CDR. Operation is not possible for some models.

1 Set the slide switch to "MD/CDR".

2 Holding in the PLAY button, press the button for the components you want to set. (Refer to table 1.)

Table 1: Combinations of Personal System Codes

	MASTER VD1	MASTER VD2
PLAY (▶)	MD	CDR

NOTE:

The memory can only be preset for either the MD or the CDR. Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory and when reset.

Preset memory (Video component)

DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component.

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 92, 93).

Operation is not possible for some models.

1 Set the slide switch to "VIDEO".

2 Holding in the SHIFT button ① press the POWER button ② of the components (DVD/VDP, VCR or TV) you want to set.

Press and hold in the SHIFT button.

3 Holding in the SHIFT button ① press the number buttons ② to input the preset code (consisting of 2-digit numbers) for the manufacturer of the component whose signals you want to store in the memory.

See the list on pages 92 and 93 for the preset codes (consisting of 2-digit numbers).

4 To continue registering other components, repeat steps 2 to 3.

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.
Some models and years of manufacture of components of the manufacturers listed on the List of Preset Codes cannot be used.
The unit is equipped with several types of remote control codes which depend on the manufacturer. If there is no operation, please change the preset code (a 2-digit number) and try again.

Operating a video component stored in the preset memory

1

Set the slide switch to "VIDEO".

2

Operate the video component.

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

a. For DVD player

POWER:Turns power on and off

:Stop
Play

Auto search (cue) Manual search (reverse and forward)

:Pause

TITLE:Call out title

MENU:Calloutmenu

DISPLAY:Switchdisplay

SETUP：DVDsetup

RETURN:Menu return

: Cursor up/down
: Cursor left/right
SELECT : Enter setting

NOTE:

Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on remote control for that component.

b. For video disc player (VDP)

c. For video deck (VCR)

POWER : Power on/off

: Manual search (forward and reverse)

:Stop :Play

Auto search (cue)

:Pause

POWER : Power on/off

: Manual search (forward and reverse)

:Stop :Play

:Pause CHANNEL:Switch channel

（+，-）

d. For monitor TV

POWER : Power on/off

VOLUME :Volumeup/down

(▲,▼)

CHANNEL:Switch channel (+,-)

NOTE: The TV can be operated when the switch is at any position.

OPERATION

Before operating

Preparations:

Check that all connections are proper.

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

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

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)

Playing the input source

Press the button for the program source to be played. EX 1: CD

Main unit) (Remote control unit)

EX 2: CDR/TAPE

Main unit)Remote control unit

2 Select the input mode. To select the input m

• Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input.

• Selecting the external input (EXT. IN) mode. (In this case play the component connected to the "EXT. IN" terminal.) Press the EXT. IN button to switch the external input.

• Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes. The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is pressed.

(Main unit)

To select the input mode from the remote control unit.

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

(Remote control unit)

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.

① 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.

②PCM (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.

③DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode)

Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input.

4ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode)

The signals input to the analog input jacks are decoded and played.

(5)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.

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 noise may be generated when you preform the operation to stop playback of a DTS-CD or DTS-LD.

3 Select the play mode. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then press the SELECT button.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (See page 29.)

(Main unit)

Start playback on the selected component.

• For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual.

5 Adjust the volume.

displayed on the master volume level display.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume level is

Input mode display

In the AUTO mode

• In the DIGITAL PCM mode

In the DIGITAL DTS mode

• In the ANALOG mode

One of these lights, depending on the input signal.

ANALOG

Input signal display

DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS

• PCM

The lights when digital signals are being input properly. If the does not light, check whether the digital input component setup (page 20) and connections are correct and whether the component's power is turned on.

The volume can be adjusted within the range of -60 to 0 to 18 dB, in steps of 1 dB. However, when the channel level is set as described on page 29, 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 adjustment range is "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".

After starting playback

[1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone)

The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed.

(Man unit)
BASS FREBLE

2 With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected, press the SELECT button to adjust the level.

To increase the bass or treble: Press the SELECT UP button. (The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +10 dB in steps of 2 dB.)
To decrease the bass or treble: Press the SELECT DOWN button. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to -10dB 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, providing higher quality sound.

[2] Listening over headphones NOTE:

1 Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack of the front panel.

Press the SPEAKER A or B button turn the speaker off.

念 Caution: No sound is produced from the headphones when speakers A or B are turned on.

[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting)

1 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

1 Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source.

(Main unit)

(Remotecntrlunit)

Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the display.

Cancelling simulcast playback.
- Select "SOURCE" using the video select button.
- Switch the program source to the component connected to the video input.

[5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc.

Front panel display

• 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.

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

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.

(Main unit)

The brightness changes in 3 steps each time the button is pressed, and finally the display turns off.

To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

1 Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode. Press the EXT. IN to switch the external input.

(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.

Cancelling the external input mode

To cancel the external input (EXT.IN) setting, press the INPUT MODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode. (See page 25.)

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

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

NOTES:

• In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to these 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.

Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored)

1 Follow step 1 to 3 under "Playing the input source".

2 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.

NOTES:

The AUDIO IN's signal selected with the function selector button are output to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT jacks.
The DIGITAL IN's signal selected with the function selector button are output to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

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.

1 Set the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND (Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Digital or DTS) modes.

Main unit

(Remote control unit)

Press the TEST TONE button.

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)

(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.

1 Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

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

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

2 Adjust the level of the selected speaker.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the range of +12 to -12 dB using the SELECT (up and down) buttons.

Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode

1 Select the function to which the component you want to play is connected.

EX:
(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

2 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. Select the DOLBY PRO... The surround

Select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II mode using the SELECT buttons.

(Main unit)

The surround mode switches when the SURROUND MODE button is pressed. Select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II mode.

(Remote control unit)

The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights.

Light PROLOGIC

Play a program source with the 3 QOLLEY SURROUND

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

Select the surround parameter mode.

(Man unit)

(Remote control unit)

To perform this operation from the remote control unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to "AUDIO".

Select the optimum mode for the source.

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

6 Set the surround parameters according to the mode.

(Man unit)

(Remote control unit)

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

7

Set the various surround parameters.

CINEMA EQ setting

PANorama setting

DIMENSION setting

• CENTER WIDTH setting

• DEFAULT setting

※ Select "Yes" to reset to the factory defaults.

NOTE:

• 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.

Surround parameters ①

Pro Logic II Mode:

The Cinema mode is the standard required mode for all AV systems.

The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for autosound music systems (no video), and is optional for AV 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 Mode:

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 o 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.

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

1 Select the input source.

Playback with a digital input

①Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 20).

EX:

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

② Set the input mode to "AUTO" or DTS.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

2 Select the Dolby/DTS Surround mode. SURROUND

(Remote control unit)

When performing this operation from the main unit's panel, press the SURROUND MODE button, then press the SELECT buttons and select "DOLBY/CTS".

The following appears on the display. (DOLBY PLII, DOLBY PROLOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS)

(Main unit)

3 Play a program source with the

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

• The DTS indicator lights when playing DTS sources.

4 Set the surround parameter according to the source. First, press the SURROUND button.

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

(Remote control unit)

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

CINEMA EQ OFF

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the D. COMP. setting.

(Initial)

(left) button

DFF

(right) button

6

(Remote control unit)

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the D. COMP.

D.COMP. OFF

(left) button (right) button

(Remote control unit)

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the LFE setting.

NOTE:

This parameter is not displayed during DTS playback.

7

(Remote control unit)

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the LFE level.

LFE 0dB

(Remote control unit)

The level can be adjusted in units of 1 dB from -10 to 0dB (The level can be adjusted 1 dB at a time from 0 dB to +10 dB during DTS play.) Set to the desired level according to the speaker systems being used and the source to be played.

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the default setting.

8

(Remote control unit)

To reset the settings to the factory defaults, use the (left) and (right) buttons to display "Yes".

DEFAULT

(left) button (right) button

(Remote control unit)

Press the SELECT or down) button to switch to the D.COMP. setting.

NOTE:

• 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.

Surround parameters ②

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):

Program source and adjustment range

1. Dolby Digital: -10 dB to 0 dB

2. DTS Surround: 0 dB to +10 dB

3. When Dolby Digital encoded software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct Dolby Digital playback.
   × 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.

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

1	5CH 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.
2	MONO MOVIE (NOTE 1)	Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion.
3	ROCK ARENA	Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions.
4	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.
5	VIDEO GAME	Use this to enjoy video game sources.
6	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.
7 VIRTUAL	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:

Only the STEREO mode can be used when playing PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 96kHz (such as from DVD-Video discs that contain 24 bit, 96kHz audio). If such signals are input during playback in one of the other surround modes, the mode automatically switches to STEREO.

If the DTS signals are input during playback in VIRTUAL surround mode, 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.

DSP surround simulation

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

1

Select the surround mode for the input channel.

(Remote control unit)

The surround mode switches in the following order each time the SURROUND MODE button is pressed:

2

(Remote control unit)

To enter the surround parameter setting mode, press the SURROUND button.

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

3

Display the parameter you want to adjust, then use the (left) and (right) buttons to set it.

(1) ROOM SIZE
(Remote control unit)

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the room size.

ROOM SIZE MED

(2) EFFECT LEVEL
(Remote control unit)

Use the (e) and (right) buttons to set the effect level.

EFFECT LEVEL 10

(3) DELAY TIME
(Remote control unit)

Use the (e) and right buttons to set the delay time.

(left) button (right) button

(4) DEFAULT
(Remote control unit)

To reset the settings to the factory defaults, use the (left) and (right) buttons to display "Yes".

(left) button (right) button

NOTE:

• 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.

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

1

Press the SELECT buttons to select the surround mode.

(Main unit)

• When press the UP button

STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC 5CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector.

(Main unit)
2

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button.

Press and hold in the surround parameter button to select the parameter you want to set.

The parameters which can be set differ for the different surround modes. (Refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on page 38.

(Main unit)
3

Display the parameter you want to adjust, then press the SELECT UP/DOWN buttons to set it.

NOTE:

• When playing PCM digital signals or analog signals in the 5CH 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.

Surround parameters ③

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. When the surround mode is set to "VIRTUAL", the effect level can be set in steps from 1 to 10. 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.

Surround modes and parameters

Only for 2 ch contents.

Q: Signal
X:No signal
:Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting

·Able
x:Unable

Mode

Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

SURROUND PARAMETER

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC MODE ONLY

CINEMA EQ

Dolby Digital signals

DTS signals

TONE CONTROL

ROOM SIZE

EFFECT LEVEL

DELAY TIME

MODE

PANORAMA

DIMENSION

CENTER WIDTH

D.COMP

LFE

LFE

STEREO

○ (0dB)

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

○ (OFF)

○ (0dB)

○ (0dB)

EXTERNAL INPUT

○ (0dB)

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

○ (0dB)

×

×

×

○ (CINEMA)

○ (OFF)

○ (3)

○ (0)

○ (OFF)

○ (OFF)

○ (0dB)

-

DOLBY DIGITAL

○ (0dB)

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

○ (OFF)

○ (OFF)

○ (0dB)

-

DTS SURROUND

○ (0dB)

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

○ (OFF)

×

-

○ (0dB)

5CH STEREO

○ (0dB)

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

ROCK ARENA

○ (0dB)

○ (Medium)

○ (10)

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

JAZZ CLUB

○ (0dB)

○ (Medium)

○ (10)

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

VIDEO GAME

○ (0dB)

○ (Medium)

○ (10)

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

MONO MOVIE

○ (0dB)

○ (Medium)

○ (10)

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

MATRIX

○ (0dB)

×

×

○ (30msec)

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

VIRTUAL

○ (0dB)

×

○ (10)

×

×

×

×

×

×

○ (OFF)

○ (0dB)

○ (0dB)

Adjustable
X:Notadjustable

15 LISTENING TO THE RADIO

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 MEMORY button the unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast stations.

2 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.
3 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.

DEFAULTVALUE

AUTO TUNER PRESETS
A1 ~ A8 87	5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz
B1 ~ B8 520	0/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz/90.1/90.1 MHz
C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz
D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz
E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz

Auto tuning

Set the input function to "TUNER".

Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM).

Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode.

Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button.

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

1 Set the input function to "TUNER".
2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM).

Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode. Check that the display's "AUTO" indicator turns off.

Press the TUNING UP or DOWN 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.

Preset stations

Preparations:

Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory.

1

Press the MEMORY button.

2

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

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

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

3

Press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8).

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

4

Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the preset memory.

(Main 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

1

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.

2

Watching the display, press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel.

(Main unit) (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 show 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.
3 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).

18 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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) Basic setting

Use this setting if your main purpose is to listen to movie music and when using one set (two speakers) of regular single-way or two-way speakers as the surround speakers.

• 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 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above ear level at the prime listening position.

(2) 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
As seen from above

• Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example (1).
• Set the surround speakers directly at the sides of the listening position and 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above ear level.
• The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls as shown on the diagram at the left, creating an enveloping and realistic surround sound presentation.

As seen from the side

Surround

This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater.

Dolby Surround

(1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3)

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.

Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

Comparison of home surround systems	Dolby Digital	Dolby Pro Logic
No. recorded channels (elements)	5.1 ch	2 ch
No. playback channels	5.1 ch	4 ch
Playback channels (max.)	L, R, C, SL, SR, SW	L, R, C, S (SW - recommended)
Audio processing	Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoding/decoding	Analog matrix processing Dolby Surround
High frequency playback limit of surround channel	20 kHz	7 kHz

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	Dolby Digital output jacks	Playback method (reference page)
LD (VDP)	Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output jack※ 1	Set the input mode to “AUTO”.(Page 25)
DVD	Optical or coaxial digital output(same as for PCM)※ 2	Set the input mode to “AUTO”.(Page 25)
Others(satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc.)	Optical or coaxial digital output(same as for PCM)	Set the input mode to “AUTO”.(Page 25)

1 Please use a commercially available adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF (AC-3RF) 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 this unit, 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 this unit.

(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 ( 喜 ) 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 30).

* 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.

There are two types of DVD Dolby surround recording signals.

①2-channel PCM stereo signals

②2-channel Dolby Digital signals

When either of these signals is input to the AVR-1602, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic II when the "DOLBY/CTS 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.

Confidential Unpublished Works, ©1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

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 CD-ROM 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.

DTS compatible media and playback methods

Marks indicating DTS compatibility:

The following are general examples. Also refer to the player's operating instructions.

Media	Dolby Digital output jacks	Playback method (reference page)
CD	Optical or coaxial digital output(same as for PCM)	Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" (page 25).Never set the mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM".※1
LD (VDPI)	Optical or coaxial digital output(same as for PCM)	Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" (page 25).Never set the mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM".※1
DVD	Optical or coaxial digital output(same as for PCM)	Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" (page 25).

※ 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 this unit, 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 this unit (see page 32) 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 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ©1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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, turntable 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
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.	• 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.	924
	DISPLAY lit but sound not produced.	• Speaker cords not securely connected.• Improper position of the audio function button.• Volume control set to minimum.• MUTING is on.• Digital signals not input Digital input selected.	• Connect securely.• Set to a suitable position.• Turn volume up to suitable level.• Switch off MUTING.• Input digital signals or select input jacks to which digital signals are being input.	13, 1425262726
	DISPLAY not displayed and the "ON/STANDBY" LED flashes at a high rate	• Speaker terminals are short-circuited.• Block the ventilation holes of the set.• The unit is operating at continuous high power conditions and/or inadequate ventilation.	• 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.	13, 145, 145, 14
	Sound produced only from one channel.	• Incomplete connection of speaker cords.• Incomplete connection of input/output cords.	• Connect securely.• Connect securely.	13, 149~14
	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.	13, 14
Remove control unit.	This unit does not operate properly when remote control unit is used.	• Batteries dead.• 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.• Move closer.• Remove obstacle.• Press the proper button.• Insert batteries properly.	151515-15

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 Speaker Configuration settings.

Making these settings will result in the low-frequency sounds of the front channel being played from the subwoofer.

20 SPECIFICATIONS

Audio section

• Power amplifier

Rated output:

Front: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T.H.D.)

100 W + 100 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)

Center: 70 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T.H.D.)

100 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)

Surround: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T.H.D.)

100 W + 100 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)

Front: A or B 6 to 16 Ω/ohms

A + B 12 to 16 Ω/ohms

Center/Surround: 6 to 16 Ω/ohms

Analog

LINE input - SPEAKER OUT

Input sensitivity / input impedance:

Frequency response:

S/N ratio:

200mV/47kO/kohms

10 Hz ~ 100 kHz: +1, -3 dB (TONE DEFEAT ON)

98 dB (IHF-A weighted) (TONE DEFEAT ON)

Video section

• Standard video jacks

Input / output level and impedance:

Frequency response:

S-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

■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 × 10 ^-15 W).

87.50 MHz ~ 107.90 MHz

1.0 μV (11.2 dBf)

MONO 1.6 V (15.3 dBf)

STEREO 23 V (38.5 dBf)

MONO 80 dB (IHF-A weighted)

STEREO 75 dB (IHF-A weighted)

MONO 0.15% (1kHz)

STEREO 0.3% (1kHz)

[AM]

520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz

18 μV

■General

Power supply:

Power consumption:

Maximum external dimensions:

Weight:

Remote control unit (RC-896)

Batteries:

External dimensions:

Weight:

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

3.7A

434(W)×147(H)×417(D)mm(17-3/32"×5-25/32"×16-7/16")

9.8 kg (21 lbs 9.7 oz)

R6P/AA Type (two batteries)

54(W)×172.5(H)×29(D)mm(2-1/8"×6-25/32"×1-9/64")

120 g (Approx. 4.2 oz) (including batteries)

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

INTRODUCTION

③Refermerle couvercle.

REMARQUES:

[Unite de telecommande]

DTS Digital Surround

Prises video standard

434 (L) × 147 (H) × 417 (P) mm (17-3/32" × 5-25/32" × 16-7/16")

9.8 kg (21 lbs 9.7 oz)

JC Penny 02,05,07,08,09,21

JVC07,09,28,29,30,31

Kendo 11

Kenwood 07,09,11

Loewe 11, 26

Luxor 10

LXI 02,08,11,12,25

Magnavox 04, 19, 21

Marantz 07, 09

Marta 11

Matsui 11

Memorex 21, 25

Minolta 02, 05

Mitsubishi 06,28,32,33,34,35

Multitech 12,32,36

NEC 07, 09, 28, 61

Nokia 08,10

Nokia Oceanic 10

Okano 16

Olympic 04,21

Orion 20

Panasonic 04,18,21,37,56,57,63,64

Pentax 02, 05

Philco 04,21

Philips 04, 19, 21, 26, 38, 39

Phonola 26

Pioneer 04,58

Quasar 04,21

RCA/PROSCAN 01,02,04,05,19,21,24,40,41,62

Realistic 08,12,21,25,33,42

Samsung 36,40,43,44,45,46

Sansui 09

Sanyo 08,25,47

Schneider 26

Scott 06,24,25,32,33,34,36,40

Seleco 15

Sharp 10,42,60

Siemens 08

Signature 2000 10, 12

Sony 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53

Sylvania 04,12,19,21

Symphonic 12

Tandberg 23

Tashiro 11

Tatung 07, 09

Teac 07, 09, 12

Technics 04, 21

Telefunken 54, 55

Thorn 08, 11

Toshiba 24, 41, 59

Universum 11, 20, 54

W. WHouse 11

Wards 10, 11, 25, 42

Yamaha 06, 07, 08, 09

TV

Admiral 06, 07
Aiwa 08
Akai 09, 10
Alba 10
AOC 03
Bell & Howell	06
Bestar 11
Blaupunkt	12, 13
Blue sky	11
Brandt 14
Brocsonic	03
Bush	10
Clatronic	11
Craig	15
Croslex 16
Curtis Mathis	03, 17
Daewoo	03, 11, 15, 18, 19
Daytron	04
Dual 11
Emerson	03, 04, 15, 20
Ferguson	14, 45, 46
First line	11
Fisher	09, 21
Fraba	11
GE	03, 07, 22, 23, 24
Goldstar	03, 04, 11, 25
Goodmans 10, 11, 14
Grundig	12, 26, 27
Hitachi	*[01], 02, 03, 04
ICE	10
Irradio	10
Itt/Nokia	28, 29
JC Penny	03, 07, 22, 25
JVC	10, 30, 31
Kendo	11
KTV	03, 04
Loewe	11, 32

LXI	03, 07, 16, 17, 21
Magnavox	03, 04, 16
Matsui	09
Mitsubishi	03, 05, 33, 34
NEC 03, 34
Nokia	28, 29
Nokia Oceanic	29
Nordmende	45, 46
Onwa	10
Panasonic	22, 23, 24, 35
Philco	03, 04, 16
Philips 16
Pioneer 17, 23, 36, 37
Portland	03, 38
Quasar	22, 23
Radio Shack	03, 05, 07
RCA 03, 07, 22, 38, 39, 40
SABA	14, 41, 45, 46
Samsung	03, 04, 32, 42
Sanyo	09, 21, 48
Schneider	10
Scott	03
Sharp 04, 06, 20
Siemens	12
Signature	06
Sony 43
Sylvania	03, 16
Telefunken 41, 44, 45, 46
Thomson	14, 46
Toshiba 06, 17, 47
Videch	01, 03
Wards 03, 04, 20
Yamaha 05, 06