Version simplifiée

Simple
Versión sencilla
version
v 3

Version basique
Basic
Versión básica
version
v 12

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
Version avancée

AVR-591
Advanced
Versión avanzada
version
v 26

Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
Manual del usuario

“Part names and functions”

Information (vpage 57)
Informations
v 56 “Nomenclature et fonctions“
(vpage 57)
Información
“Nombres y funciones de las
piezas“ (vpágina 57)
 ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS ENGLISH

n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS 1. PRODUCT

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
1. Read these instructions.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 2. Keep these instructions. to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful
DO NOT OPEN 3. Heed all warnings. interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received,
4. Follow all instructions. including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: 5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. the product.
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure 3. NOTE
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
electric shock to persons. a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
interference in a residential installation.
to alert the user to the presence of important operating 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
accompanying the appliance. apparatus.
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING: 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
following measures:
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
unused for long periods of time.
CAUTION: • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
The top surface over the internal heat sink may become hot Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, which the receiver is connected.
when operating this product continuously. such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or • Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Hot Do not touch hot areas, especially around the “Hot surface
mark” and the top panel. rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
surface
15. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or For Canadian customers:
mark PRECAUTION: the like. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
SURFACE CHAUDE. NE PAS TOUCHER. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
La surface supérieure du dissipateur de chaleur peut devenir Canada.
chaude si vous utilisez ce produit en continu. CAUTION:
Ne touchez pas les zones chaudes, tout particulièrement vers To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug
l’inscription “Hot surface mark” et le panneau supérieur. from the wall socket outlet.
The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit
PRECAUCIÓN: and must be within easy access by the user.
SUPERFICIE CALIENTE. NO TOCAR.
La superficie superior sobre el disipador de calor interno PRECAUTION:
podría llegar a calentarse al operar este producto de forma Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur, débranchez
continua. la prise de la prise murale.
No toque las áreas calientes, especialmente las situadas La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement l’alimentation de
alrededor de la “Hot surface mark” y del panel superior. l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder facilement.

PRECAUCIÓN:
Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentación eléctrica,
desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de la pared.
El enchufe de la alimentación eléctrica se utiliza para interrumpir por completo
el suministro de alimentación eléctrica a la unidad y debe de encontrarse en
un lugar al que el usuario tenga fácil acceso.

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n NOTES ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
PRÉCAUTIONS D’INSTALLATION
WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS ADVERTENCIAS EMPLAZAMIENTO DE LA INSTALACIÓN
• Avoid high temperatures. • Eviter des températures élevées. • Evite altas temperaturas.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor cuando
z
installed in a rack. suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère. está instalado en la consola.
• Handle the power cord carefully. • Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec • Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.
z z
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. précaution. Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon. cordón de energía.
dust. • Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la • Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y
• Unplug the power cord when not using the unit poussière. polvo. z
for long periods of time. • Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque • Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo. Wall
Paroi
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit. périodes. • No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.
Pared
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner • Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération. • No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.
come in contact with the unit. • Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans • No permita el contacto de insecticidas, gasolina
• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way. l’appareil. y diluyentes con el equipo.
z
zFor proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined
• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering • Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du • Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de
the ventilation openings with items, such as benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil. ninguna manera. space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.
newspapers, tablecloths or curtains. • Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une • La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida por • More than 0.3 m (12 in.) is recommended.
• Naked flame sources such as lighted candles manière ou d’une autre. haberse cubierto las aperturas con objetos como • Do not place any other equipment on this unit.
should not be placed on the unit. • Ne pas recouvrir les orifices de ventilation avec periódicos, manteles o cortinas. z
zPour permettre la dissipation de chaleur requise, n’installez
• Observe and follow local regulations regarding des objets tels que des journaux, nappes ou • No deberán colocarse sobre el aparato fuentes pas cette unité dans un espace confiné tel qu’une bibliothèque
battery disposal. rideaux. Cela entraverait la ventilation. inflamables sin protección, como velas ou un endroit similaire.
• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing • Ne jamais placer de flamme nue sur l’appareil, encendidas. • Une distance de plus de 0.3 m (12 po) est recommandée.
fluids. notamment des bougies allumées. • A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas, respete la • Ne placez aucun matériel sur cet appareil.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as • Veillez à respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque normativa para el cuidado del medio ambiente. z
zPara la dispersión del calor adecuadamente, no instale este
vases, on the unit. vous jetez les piles usagées. • No exponer el aparato al goteo o salpicaduras equipo en un lugar confinado tal como una librería o unidad
• Do not handle the mains cord with wet hands. • L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à cuando se utilice. similar.
• When the switch is in the OFF position, the l’humidité. • No colocar sobre el aparato objetos llenos de • Se recomienda dejar más de 0.3 m (12 pulg.) alrededor.
equipment is not completely switched off from • Ne pas poser d’objet contenant du liquide, par líquido, como jarros. • No coloque ningún otro equipo sobre la unidad.
MAINS. exemple un vase, sur l’appareil. • No maneje el cable de alimentación con las
• The equipment shall be installed near the • Ne pas manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec manos mojadas.
power supply so that the power supply is easily les mains mouillées. • Cuando el interruptor está en la posición OFF, el
accessible. • Lorsque l’interrupteur est sur la position OFF, equipo no está completamente desconectado de
l’appareil n’est pas complètement déconnecté du la alimentación MAINS.
SECTEUR (MAINS). • El equipo se instalará cerca de la fuente de
• L’appareil sera installé près de la source alimentación de manera que resulte fácil acceder
d’alimentation, de sorte que cette dernière soit a ella.
facilement accessible.

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Getting started

Simple version
Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.

Contents Advanced version ·······························································26 Accessories

Getting started···············································································1
Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel)······27 Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Accessories···················································································1
Install···························································································27
About this manual··········································································1
Connect·······················································································28
Features·························································································2 q Owner’s manual....................................................................... 1

Basic version
Set up speakers ··········································································29
Cautions on handling·····································································2 w Warranty (for North America model only)................................. 1
Playback (Advanced operation)··················································30
e Service network list.................................................................. 1
Convenient functions···································································30
r Remote control unit (RC-1147)................................................. 1
Simple version (Simple setup guide)···························3 How to make detailed settings···················································33
t R6/AA batteries........................................................................ 2
Menu map···················································································33
y Setup microphone
Examples of on-screen display and front display·························34
(DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m)........................ 1
Basic version· ·········································································12 Inputting characters ····································································35
u AM loop antenna...................................................................... 1
Input Setup··················································································36
Connections··················································································13 i FM indoor antenna................................................................... 1
Audio Adjust················································································41
Important information··································································13
Manual Setup··············································································46
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device·····································14 r y u i
Information··················································································51
Connecting a TV··········································································16
Operating the connected devices by remote control unit·······52
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player····························16
Operating AV equipment·····························································52
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)·····················17

Advanced version
Registering preset codes·····························································52
Connecting a digital camcorder···················································17
Operating components································································54
Connecting a control dock for iPod··············································18
Resetting the remote control unit················································55
Connecting an antenna································································18
Playback (Basic operation)··························································19
Important information··································································19
Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player·····································20
Information· ············································································56 About this manual
Playing an iPod®· ········································································20 Part names and functions···························································57
Tuning in radio stations································································22 Front panel···················································································57 nnOperation buttons
Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode)···························23 Display·························································································57 The operations described in this manual are based mainly on use of
Standard playback········································································23 Rear panel····················································································58 the remote control unit buttons.
DENON original surround playback··············································25 Remote control unit·····································································59
Stereo playback···········································································25 Other information········································································61
nnSymbols
Direct playback············································································25 Trademark information·································································61 v This symbol indicates a reference page on which
Surround······················································································62 related information is described.
Explanation of terms····································································66 This symbol indicates a supplementary information
Troubleshooting···········································································68 and tips for operations.
Resetting the microprocessor·····················································70
This symbol indicates points to remember operations
Specifications···············································································70 NOTE
or function limitations.

Information
nnIllustrations
Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.

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Features Cautions on handling

• Before turning the power switch on
Fully Discrete, identical quality and power for all Auto setup function Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are
5 channels (120 W x 5ch) The unit is provided with an “Auto setup function” which no problems with the connection cables.
The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that plays back high- automatically makes speaker settings best suited for the listening
environment. The sound from the speakers is picked up with the • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is
fidelity sound in surround mode with equal quality and power for all
supplied microphone. Reflecting sound and audio characteristics of set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long
channels, true to the original sound.
speakers are measured, and settings for an optimum sound field periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power
The power amplifier circuit adopts a discrete-circuit configuration
are automatically made. outlet.
that achieves high-quality surround sound play back.
• About Condensation
If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of
Supports HDMI 1.4 with 3D, ARC, Deep Color, Upconverting of all types of source video signals the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on
“x.v.Color” , Auto Lipsync and HDMI control to HDMI signals the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate
This unit is provided with functions for automatic conversion of properly.
function various video signals (component video, S-Video, video) that are
This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power
input to this unit into HDMI signals for output to a monitor, allowing turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature
player to a TV that supports a 3D system. This unit also supports
connection between this unit and a TV to be made with a single before using the unit.
the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, which plays back TV
HDMI cable.
sound with this unit via an HDMI cable used for connecting the • Cautions on using mobile phones
unit and a TVz. Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move
z
zThe TV should support the ARC function. Dock connecrivity for iPod and network streaming the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.
If an optional DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-3N, ASD-3W, • Moving the unit
ASD-51N or ASD-51W) is connected to this unit, you can listen to Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power
4-HDMI inputs and 1-output Internet radio or enjoy music and photos stored in your PC. outlet. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units
The unit is equipped with 4 HDMI input connectors for connecting before moving the unit.
z Internet connection environment is required.
zAn
devices with HDMI connectors, such as a Blu-ray Disc player,
game machine, HD video camera, etc. • About Care
• Wipe the cabinet and control panel clean with a soft cloth.
• Follow the instructions when using a chemical cleaner.
• Benzene, paint thinner or other organic solvents as well as
High Definition Audio Support insecticide may cause material changes and discoloration if brought
The unit is equipped with a decoder which supports high-quality
into contact with the unit, and should, therefore, not be used.
digital audio format for Blu-ray Disc players such as Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.

Dolby Pro Logicgz

The unit is provided with a Dolby Pro Logicgz decoder. When you
play back the sound in Dolby Pro Logicgz playback with front height
speakers connected to the unit, you can enjoy playback sound with
rich spacial expression.

Easy to use, On Screen Display

Simple settings are enabled with the setting menus displayed on
the TV screen. When you control the sound volume, the volume
level is displayed on the screen, and when you switch the input
source, the name of the input source is displayed.

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Simple version (Simple setup guide)

Simple
version

Simple version
Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to using it in a home theater.
The “Simple version” describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers.
See page 27 for the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers.
nnBefore connecting the unit, turn off the power to all devices.
nnFor operation of the connected devices, refer to the user manuals for each device.

Basic version
1 2 3 4 5
Install Connect Turn on Set up Play back
(vpage 4) (vpage 4)
power speakers disc
(vpage 6) (vpage 6) (vpage 11)

Advanced version
Enjoy better audio, using Connect 5.1-channel Use the setup microphone Enjoy Blu-ray Disc and DVD
the correct install method. speakers, a TV and Blu- (DM-A409) included with in surround sound.
ray Disc player equipped the product, for automatic
with an HDMI connector. setup.

Information
Set Up Speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Preparation Speaker Measurement Calculating Check Store Finish
Detection

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1 Install 1 2 3 4 5
2 Connect 1 2 3 4 5

NOTE
This unit can perform 2.0/2.1 to 7.1-channel surround playback. Speakers • Connect so that the speaker cable core wires
Here, we explain setup using the example of 5.1-channel speaker do not protrude from the speaker terminal.
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) The protection circuit may be activated if the
playback. core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and –
channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities
sides touch each other (vpage 67 “Protection
on the speakers being connected to the Circuit”).
this unit, and be sure to interconnect the • Never touch the speaker terminals while the
FL FR channels and polarities correctly. power supply is connected. Doing so could
result in electric shock.
SW Connecting the speaker cables • Use speakers with the speaker impedances
Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from shown below.
C the tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the Speaker
core wire tightly or terminate it. Speaker terminals
impedance
22 – 30˚ FRONT
CENTER 6 – 16 Ω
SURROUND
120˚

SL SR
Listening position

FL Front speaker (L) • Install the surround speakers in a position

FR Front speaker (R) 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm) higher than ear
C Center speaker level.
SW Subwoofer When using a banana plug
SL Surround speaker (L) Surround Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before
SR Surround speaker (R) speaker
Front inserting the banana plug.
speaker
2 – 3 ft /
60 – 90 cm

GViewed from the sideH

4 The “Simple version” describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers.
See page 27 for the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers.
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Simple version
Connect

Blu-ray Disc player and TV

Use only HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo
(genuine HDMI product). Using cable without the HDMI logo (non-genuine HDMI
product) may result in abnormal playback.
When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc., we recommend you use “High Speed

Basic version
HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” for enhanced high-quality
playback.
TV

Blu-ray Disc player

Audio cable
(sold separately)

Advanced version
HDMI HDMI
OUT IN

HDMI cable HDMI cable

(sold separately) (sold separately)

FL FR
SW

C
Subwoofer
Speaker cables
with built-in
(sold separately)
amplifier

SL

Information
SR
To household power outlet Power cord
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

NOTE
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise.

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3 Turn on power 1 2 3 4 5
4 Set up speakers
(Audyssey® Auto Setup) 1 2 3 4 5

1 Turn on the TV and subwoofer

power.
The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are
measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called
“Audyssey Auto Setup”.
To perform measurement, place the setup microphone in multiple locations all
around the listening area. For best results, we recommend you measure in six
positions, as shown in the illustration (up to six positions).
•• When performing Audyssey Auto Setup, MultEQ®/Dynamic EQ®/Dynamic
Power on Volume™ functions become active (vpage 43, 44).
•• To set up the speakers manually, use “Speaker Setup” (vpage 46) on the menu.

2 Change the TV input to the input of

this unit. NOTE
• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Close
3 Press POWER ON to turn on power
to the unit.
windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances,
light dimmers, or other devices as measurements may be affected by these sounds.
The power indicator flashes green and the • Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during the measurement process as Radio
power turns on. Frequency Interference (RFI) may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not in use).
• Do not unplug the setup microphone from the main unit until Audyssey Auto Setup is completed.
Power on • Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow obstacles in the path while the
measurements are being made. This will cause inaccurate readings.
• Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey Auto setup. This is part of
normal operation. If there is background noise in room, these test signals will
increase in volume.
• Operating VOL df during the measurements will cancel the measurements.
• Measurement cannot be performed when headphones are connected.

Power on

6 The “Simple version” describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers.
See page 27 for the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers.
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Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup)

Simple version
About setup microphone placement
1 Set up
the microphone
2 Set up
the subwoofer
• Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone successively at multiple positions
throughout the entire listening area, as shown in GExample qH. For best results, we recommend you Mount the setup microphone on a If using a subwoofer capable of the
measure in six positions, as shown in the illustration (up to six positions).
tripod or stand and place it in the following adjustments, set up the
• Even if the listening environment is small as shown in GExample wH, measuring at multiple points
throughout the listening environment results in more effective correction. main listening position. subwoofer as shown below.
When placing the setup microphone, adjust
nn When using a subwoofer with a direct

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GExample qH GExample wH the height of the sound receptor part to the
FL SW C FR level of the listener’s ear. mode
FL SW C FR
Set the direct mode to “On” and disable the
Sound receptor volume adjustment and crossover frequency
Setup
microphone setting.
( : Measuring positions) ( : Measuring positions) nn When using a subwoofer without a
direct mode
Make the following settings:
• Volume : “12 o’clock position”
• Crossover frequency :
“Maximum/Highest Frequency”
• Low pass filter : “Off”
SL
*M SR SL
*M SR
• Standby mode : “Off”

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FL Front speaker (L) SW Subwoofer
FR Front speaker (R) SL Surround speaker (L)
C Center speaker SR Surround speaker (R)
NOTE
About the main listening position (*M) • Do not hold the setup microphone in your hand
during measurements.
The main listening position is the position where listeners would normally sit or where one would
• Avoid placing the setup microphone close to a
normally sit alone within the listening environment. Before starting Audyssey Auto Setup, place the setup
seat back or wall as sound reflections may give
microphone in the main listening position. Audyssey MultEQ® uses the measurements from this position
inaccurate results.
to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for the subwoofer.

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See page 27 for the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers.
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Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup)

3 Set up
the remote control unit
Preparation
Step 1
Speaker Detection
Step 2
Measurement
nn Set up the operation mode
Press AMP to set the remote control
unit to amplifier operation mode. 4 Connect the setup microphone to the
SETUP MIC jack of this unit. 6 The detected speakers are displayed. 8 Move the setup microphone to
position 2, use ui to select “Next”,
Step1:Speaker Detection
and then press ENTER.
MultEQ The measurement of the second position
Front Sp. :Yes starts. Measurements can be made in up to
Center Sp. :Yes
Subwoofer :Yes six positions.
Surround Sp. :Yes
Step2:Measurement
MultEQ
Next Please place microphone
Retry at ear height at
When the setup microphone is [ENT]:Next 2nd listening position.
connected, the following screen is
Next
Press AMP displayed. NOTE Calculate
Cancel
If a connected speaker is not displayed, the
3-1.Audyssey Auto Setup [ENT]:Next
MultEQ speaker may not be connected correctly. Check
Please place microphone the speaker connection.
at ear height at

7 press
main listening position.
Use ui to select “Next” and then If you want to omit measurements from the next
Pre Assign: position onward, select “Calculate”.
Normal ENTER.
Start (Go to Step 3 Calculating )
Cancel

9 Repeat step 8, measuring positions 3

[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back NOTE
Here, we explain setup using the example of If “Caution” is displayed: to 6.
5.1-channel speaker playback. Go to “Error messages” (vpage  10), check When measurement of position 6 is
For setting other than 5.1-channel surround, any related items, and perform the necessary completed, a “All the measurements were
select “Pre Assign” and perform steps 3 to 4 of procedures. finished.” message is displayed.
“Set up speakers” (vpage 29). If the problem is resolved, return and restart
Step2:Measurement
“Audyssey Auto Setup”.

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MultEQ
Use ui to select “Start” and then All the measurements
were finished.
press ENTER. When performing Audyssey Auto
When measuring begins, a test tone is
output from each speaker.
Setup over again Calculate
Retry
Press ui to select “Retry”, and then press Cancel
• Measuring requires several minutes. ENTER.
[ENT]:Calculate

If “Cancel” is selected When measuring has stopped

“Cancel Auto Setup?” is displayed on the TV q Press ui to select “Cancel”, then press
screen. If “Yes” is selected, “Audyssey Auto ENTER.
Setup” closes. w Press o p to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.

Setting up the speakers again

Repeat the operation from step 4 of Preparation .

8 Remote control operation Move the cursor

Confirm the setting Return to previous menu
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Calculating Check Store Finish

10 On the Step 2 screen, use ui

to select “Calculate”, and then press
11 Use ui to select the item you want
to check, and then press ENTER. 13 Use ui to select “Store” and then
press ENTER . 14 Unplug the setup microphone from
the unit’s SETUP MIC jack.
Save the measuring results.
ENTER.
15 Set Dynamic Volume™.

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Step4:Check
MultEQ
Measuring results are analyzed, and the Please check the results Step5:Store
MultEQ
frequency response of each speaker in the of the measured item.
Please select “Store”
listening room is determined. to store measurement Finish
Speaker Config.Check values. MultEQ
Distance Check Storing complete.
Step3:Calculating Channel Level Check Auto Setup is now
MultEQ Crossover Freq.Check
Calculating Store finished.
Next Cancel
Please wait... [ENT]:Select Turn on Dynamic Volume?
[ENT]:Store
• Subwoofers may measure a greater reported Yes : No
distance than the actual distance due to added
[----------] [ ]:Select [ENT]:Exit
electrical delay common in subwoofers.
• If you want to check another item, press • For details of Dynamic Volume settings, see
RETURN. Step5:Store page 44.
• Analysis takes several minutes to complete. The MultEQ

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time required for this analysis depends on the
Use ui to select “Next” and then
Storing
Please wait...
nn When turning Dynamic Volume on
number of speakers connected. • Use o to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
The more connected speakers there are, the press ENTER. The unit automatically enters “Evening” mode.
longer it takes to perform analysis. nn When turning Dynamic Volume off
NOTE [----------]
• Use p to select “No”, and then press ENTER.
• If the result differs from the actual connection
status, or if “Caution!” is displayed, see “Error • Saving the results requires about 10 seconds. NOTE
messages” (vpage 10). Then carry out Audyssey • If you do not want to save the measurement After performing Audyssey Auto Setup, do not
Auto Setup again. results, use ui to select “Cancel”, then select change the speaker connections or subwoofer
• If the result still differs from the actual connection “Yes” using o p. All the measured Audyssey volume. In event of a change, perform Audyssey
status after remeasurement or the error message Auto Setup data will be erased. Auto Setup again.
still appears, it is possible that the speakers
are not connected properly. Turn this unit off, NOTE
check the speaker connections and repeat the During saving of measuring results, be sure not to
measurement process from the beginning. turn off the power.
• If you change a speaker position or orientation,
perform Audyssey Auto Setup again to obtain
optimal equalizer correction.

Information
Remote control operation Move the cursor
Confirm the setting Return to previous menu 9
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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Error messages Parameter Check

An error message is displayed if Audyssey® Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. Enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer
If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform Audyssey Auto Setup over again. characteristics after Audyssey Auto Setup.

1 press
NOTE Use ui to select “Parameter Check” and then
Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections. ENTER.

2 press
Examples Error details Measures Use ui to select the item you want to check, then
Caution • The connected setup microphone is broken, or a • Connect the included setup microphone to the ENTER.
MultEQ device other than the supplied setup microphone SETUP MIC jack of this unit.
FMicrophone:None 3-2.Parameter Check
or is connected.
Speaker :None • Not all speakers could be detected. Speaker Config.Check
• The front L speaker was not properly detected. • Check the speaker connections. Distance Chenck
Channel Level Check
Retry Crossover Freq.Check
Cancel EQ Check
[ENT]:Retry Restore

Caution • There is too much noise in the room for accurate • Either turn off any device generating noise or [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back
MultEQ measurements to be made. move it away.
FAmbient noise is
too high or • Perform again when the surroundings are quieter. Speaker Config. Check Check the speaker configuration.
Level is too low. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction
Distance Check Check the distance.
accurate measurements to be made. in which the speakers are facing.
Retry • Adjust the subwoofer’s volume. Channel Level Check Check the channel level.
Cancel
[ENT]:Retry Crossover Freq. Check Check the crossover frequency.

• The displayed speaker could not be detected. • Check the connections of the displayed speaker. EQ Check Check the equalizer.
Caution
MultEQ
Front
• If “EQ Check” is selected in step 2, press ui to select equalizing
R :None curve (“Audyssey” or “Audyssey Flat”) to be checked.
Retry
Use o p to switch the display between the different speakers.
Cancel
[
Skip
]:Up/Down [ ]:CH
3 Press RETURN.
The confirmation screen reappears. Repeat steps 2 and 3.

Caution • The displayed is connected with the polarities • Check the polarities of the displayed speaker.
MultEQ reversed. • For some speakers, this error message may Retrieving Audyssey Auto Setup settings
Front be displayed even if the speaker is properly If you set “Restore” to “Yes”, you can return to Audyssey Auto Setup
L :Phase connected. If you are sure the connection is measurement result (value calculated at the start by MultEQ®) even
Retry correct, press ui to select “Skip”, then press when you have changed each setting manually.
Cancel ENTER.
Skip
[ ]:Up/Down [ ]:CH

10 Remote control operation Move the cursor

Confirm the setting Return to previous menu
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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5 Play back disc 1 2 3 4 5

Simple version
When power is switched to standby
1 Press BD to switch an input source
for a player used for playback.
Press POWER OFF.

GPower indicator status in standby modeH

2 Play the component connected to • Normal standby : Off

this unit. • When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON” : Red

Basic version
Make the necessary settings on the
player (language setting, subtitles
setting, etc.) beforehand.
You can also switch the power to standby by
pressing ON/STANDBY on the main unit.

3 Adjust the sound volume.

VOL d············································ Volume up

VOL f······································· Volume down
MUTE··················································· Muting
NOTE

4 Set the listening mode.

During power standby, a slight amount of power is consumed. To
Set the listening mode according to the playback contents totally cut off the power, remove the power cord from the power

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(cinema, music, etc.) or according to your liking (vpage 23 outlet.
“Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode)”).

Information
Remote control operation Move the cursor
Confirm the setting Return to previous menu 11
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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Basic
version

Basic version
Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit.

F Connections
F Playback (Basic operation)
F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode)

nnRefer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various
media and external devices.
Audio and video Connection Playback

TV vpage 14, 16 –
Blu-ray Disc player vpage 14, 16 vpage 20
DVD player vpage 14, 16 vpage 20
Set-top box (Satellite tuner or cable TV) vpage 14, 17 –
Game console vpage 14 –
Digital camcorder vpage 17 –
Control dock for iPod vpage 18 vpage 20
Audio Connection Playback

Radio vpage 18 vpage 22

For speaker connections, see page 4.

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Connections

Simple version
Important information
• Connect this unit as follows before using. Make connections according to the equipment you are
NOTE
connecting.
• Some settings of this unit may be necessary depending on the connection method. Check each • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
connection item for more information. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components being
• Select the cables (sold separately) according to the components being connected. connected.
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

Basic version
• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in noise.

Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)

This unit is equipped with four types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video, S-Video and
video) and two types of video output connectors (HDMI and video).
Use the connectors corresponding to the components to be connected. • The video conversion function supports the NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60
This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to this unit into the formats used formats.
to output the video signals from this unit to a monitor. • Resolutions of HDMI-compatible TVs can be checked at “HDMI Monitor Information” (vpage 51).

GFlow of video signalsH NOTE

This unit • HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.
Video device Monitor • When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video

Advanced version
conversion function might not operate.
• Component video input signals cannot be converted into Video format.

Input Output
Output (IN) (MONITOR OUT) Input

HDMI connector HDMI connector HDMI HDMI connector

connector

Component video Component video

connectors connectors

S-Video connector S-Video connector

Information
Video connector Video connector Video connector Video connector

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Important information
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device
How the on-screen display is displayed depending on the video You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices to the unit.
input signal HDMI function
The way the on-screen display of the menus, status, etc., is displayed differs according to the type of video This unit supports the following HDMI functions:
signal input to this unit. • High resolution video signal
• 3D
nnWhen video signals are input from the HDMI or component video • Deep Color (vpage 66)
connectors • Auto Lip Sync (vpage 48)
• Menu: Switches to a screen with a black background and the menu is superimposedz. • x.v.Color, sYCC601 color, Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601color (vpage 66, 67)
• Status display: Not displayed. • High definition digital audio format
• ARC (Audio Return Channel)
z you want to display the menus superimposed on the picture being played, input the same video
z If
• Content Type
signals to the video connectors. When a menu is displayed, the picture switches to the one being input
• CEC (HDMI control)
from the video connectors and the menu is displayed superimposed over this picture.
Copyright protection system
nnWhen video signals are being input from the S-Video or video Connectors
• Menu: Menus are displayed superimposed over the picture being played. In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD-Video or DVD-Video via HDMI connection, both
• Status display: Displayed. this unit and TV or the player need to support the copyright protection system known as HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection System). HDCP is copyright protection technology comprised of
Examples of on-screen display data encryption and authentication of the connected AV device. This unit supports HDCP.
• If a device that does not support HDCP is connected, video and audio are not output correctly. Read
• Menu screen • Status display screen • When the volume is adjusted the owner’s manual of your television or player for more information.
When the input source is
switched
About HDMI cables
MENU
• When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is connected, use a cable compatible “High Speed
1.Audio Adjust HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”
2.Information
3.Auto Setup • When the ARC function is used, connect a device with a ”Standard HDMI cable with Ethernet” or “High
4.Manual Setup Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” for HDMI 1.4.
5.Input Setup
[Auto]
IN :DVD
MODE:STEREO
HDMI control function (vpage 30)
[ENT]:Select Master Volume -80.0dB This function allows you to operate external devices from the receiver and operate the receiver from
Status display: The operating status is displayed temporarily on the external devices.
screen when the input source is switched or the
volume is adjusted.
NOTE
• The HDMI control function may not work depending on the device it is connected to and its settings.
• You cannot operate a TV or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player that is not compatible with the HDMI control
function.

About 3D function
This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of the HDMI 1.4 standards, For
playing the 3D video content, a player, and a TV that support the 3D function of the HDMI 1.4 standards
are required in addition to this unit.

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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device
About ARC (Audio return channel) function

Simple version
The Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4 enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data “upstream”
• When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, also connect this unit and TV using an
to this unit, increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection.
HDMI cable.
NOTE • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color transmission, please use a “High Speed HDMI
cable” or “High Speed cable with Ethernet”.
To enable the ARC function,set “HDMI Control” to “ON” (vpage 48).
• Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case,
About Content Type switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible.
• When this unit and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with
The HDMI Specification Version 1.4 enables simple, automated picture setting selection with no user HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to the monitor.

Basic version
intervention.
The Content Type feature enables a display to auto-select the correct viewing mode to match the content NOTE
type it is currently receiving from a source device, and to switch modes when a new content source is The audio signal from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be
selected. Content Type supports content profiles for gaming, movie, photograph, and text viewing modes. limited by the HDMI audio specifications of the connected device regarding permissible inputs.
NOTE
To enable the Content type, set “Video Mode” to “Auto” (vpage 39). Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector
When an HDMI/DVI conversion cable (sold separately) is used, the HDMI video signals are converted to
Cables used for connections DVI signals, allowing connection to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector.
Audio and video cable (sold separately) NOTE
HDMI cable • No sound is output when connected to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. Make separate audio
connections.

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• This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. • Signals cannot be output to DVI-D devices that do not support HDCP.
• Depending on the combination of devices, the video signals may not be output.
Blu-ray Disc Game
player DVD player Set-top box console TV

HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
IN
nnSettings related to HDMI connections
Set as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages.

Input Assign (vpage 38)

Set this to change the HDMI input connector to which the input source is assigned.

HDMI Setup (vpage 48)

Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.
• Auto Lip Sync
• HDMI Audio Out
• HDMI Control
• Standby Source
• Power Off Control

Information
NOTE
The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.

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Connecting a TV Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player

• Select the connector to use and connect the device. • You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc or DVD.
• For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)” • Select the connector to use and connect the device.
(vpage 13). • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14).
• For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14).
Cables used for connections
Video cable (sold separately)
To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection.
Video cable (Yellow)
NOTE
Audio cable (sold separately)
This connection is not required when a TV compatible with the ARC function (Audio Return Channel (HDMI
1.4 standard function)) is connected to this unit via an HDMI connection. (White) L L
Audio cable
For details, see “About ARC (Audio return channel) function” (vpage 15) or refer to the instruction manual (Red) R R
for your TV.

Cables used for connections Blu-ray Disc player /

DVD player
Video cable (sold separately) VIDEO AUDIO
VIDEO AUDIO
Video cable (Yellow) OUT OUT
L R
Audio cable (sold separately)
Optical cable
L R

TV
VIDEO AUDIO
VIDEO OPTICAL
IN OUT L R

in Set as Necessary
Set this to change the digital input connector to which the input source is assigned.
“Input Assign” (vpage 38)

For HD audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Express) playback, connect with HDMI
(vpage 14 “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device”).
in Set as Necessary
Set this to change the digital input connector to which the input source is assigned.
“Input Assign” (vpage 38)

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Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) Connecting a digital camcorder

Simple version
• You can watch satellite or cable TV. • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital comcorder.
• Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14).
• For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14).
Cables used for connections
Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately)
Video cable (sold separately)
Video cable (Yellow)
Video cable (Yellow)
Audio cable (sold separately)
(Green)

Basic version
(White) L L
Component Audio cable
(Blue) (Red) R R
video cable
(Red)

Audio cables (sold separately) Digital camcorder

VIDEO AUDIO
(White) L L
VIDEO AUDIO
Audio cable OUT OUT
(Red) R R
L R

Coaxial
(Orange)
digital cable
L R

Satellite Tuner/Cable TV

Advanced version
VIDEO AUDIO
COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL AUDIO
OUT OUT OUT OUT L R

Y PB PR L R

L R

L R
in Set as Necessary
Set this to change the digital input connector to which the input source is assigned.
“Input Assign” (vpage 38)

You can enjoy games by connecting a game machine via the V.AUX input connector. In this case, set the
input source to “V.AUX”.

NOTE

Information
in Set as Necessary When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video conversion
Set this to change the digital input connector or component video input connector to which the input function might not operate. In this case, use the monitor output of the same connector as the input.
source is assigned.
“Input Assign” (vpage 38)

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Connecting a control dock for iPod Connecting an antenna

• Connect the control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna included with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts.
music stored on an iPod. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 22 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), use tape to fix the antenna in a
• For the control dock for iPod, use ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD- position where noise is the lowest.
3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately).
• For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the AM loop antenna
control dock for iPod’s operating instructions. (supplied)
FM outdoor q w e
Control dock for iPod
antenna

75 Ω Coaxial
cable

ASD-51N Black White

R L

FM indoor
z antenna
(supplied)
R L

nnUsing the AM loop antenna

To use suspended on a wall
AM outdoor
Ground Suspend directly on the wall without
antenna
assembling.
nnAM loop antenna assembly Nail, tack, etc.

1 Put the stand section

through the bottom of the
Stand
Square
To use standing alone
Use the procedure below to assemble.
loop antenna from the hole
rear and bend it forward. Loop Projecting
z
zUse the AV/Control Cable supplied with the DENON antenna part
control dock for iPod.
2 Insert the projecting part
into the square hole in NOTE
the stand. • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.
in Set as Necessary • Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM
Set this to change the digital input connector to which the input loop antenna.
source is assigned. • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal
“Input Assign” (vpage 38) parts of the panel.
• If the signal has noise interference, connect the ground terminal
(GND) to reduce noise.
• If you are unable to receive a good broadcast signal, we recommend
installing an outdoor antenna. Inquire at the retail store where you
purchased the unit for details.

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Playback (Basic operation)

Simple version
nnUsing the “Source Select” menu Adjusting the master volume
nn Selecting the input source (vpage 19) q Press SOURCE SELECT.
Display the “Source Select” menu. Use VOL df to adjust the volume.
nn Adjusting the master volume (vpage 19)
nn Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 19) Source Select nn When the “Volume Display” setting
TUNER SAT/CBL (vpage 49) is “Relative”
BD GAME GAdjustable rangeH
nn Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player DVD V.AUX

Basic version
TV DOCK ––– –80.5dB – 18.0dB
(vpage 20)
The currently selected input source
nn Playing an iPod® (vpage 20) [ ]:Source is highlighted.
nn When the “Volume Display” setting (vpage 49) is
nn Tuning in radio stations (vpage 22) [ENT]:Select “Absolute”
GAdjustable rangeH 0.0 – 99.0
• The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel
Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) w Use uio p to select the input source, level setting.
then press ENTER.
(vpage 23) The input source is set and the source
selection menu is turned off.
You can also operate via the main unit.
Playback (Advanced operation) (vpage 30)
In this case, perform the following
operations.
Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the

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volume.
• Input sources that are not going to be used can be set ahead of time.
Make this setting at “Source Delete” (vpage 49).
Important information • To turn off the source selection menu without selecting an input
source, press SOURCE SELECT again.
Before starting playback, make the connections between the different
components and the settings on the receiver. nnUsing the knob on the main unit Turning off the sound temporarily
Turn SOURCE SELECT. Press MUTE.
NOTE • Turning SOURCE SELECT switches
Also refer to the operating instructions of the connected components the input source, as shown below.
when playing them.
• If “Tuning Preset” mode is selected
for the input source, press SOURCE
Selecting the input source before turning SOURCE SELECT.
Press the input source select button
(iPod, DVD, BD, TUNER, DOCK, SAT/ • The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” (vpage 49).
CBL, GAME, V.AUX, TV) to be played BD DVD TV SAT/CBL • To cancel, press MUTE again. Muting can also be canceled by
back. TUNER DOCK V.AUX GAME
adjusting the master volume.

Information
The desired input source can be selected
directly.
• When iPod PLAY is pressed, the input
source of this unit is switched to “DOCK”
and the connected iPod is automatically
played (vpage 21 “iPod play function”).

You can also use the following operation to select an input

source.

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Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Playing an iPod®

player You can play back both video, photo and audio.

The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/
DVD player.
Listening to music on an iPod® 4 more
Press SEARCH and hold it down for 2 seconds or
to select the display mode.
DENON Control dock for iPod usable on this unit • There are two modes for display the contents recorded on the iPod.

1 Prepare for playback.

q Turn on the power of the TV,
• ASD-1R/ASD-11R/ASD-3N/ASD-3W/ASD-51N/ASD-51W Browse mode Display iPod information on the TV screen.

1 Prepare for playback.

• English letters, numbers and certain symbols are displayed.
subwoofer and player.
q Connect the DENON control dock for iPod to this unit Incompatible characters are displayed as “.” (period).
w Change the TV input to the input of
this unit. (vpage 18 “Connecting a control dock for iPod”). Remote mode Display iPod information on the iPod screen.
e Load the disc in the player. w Set the iPod® in the DENON control dock for iPod.
• “Remote iPod” or “Dock Remote” is displayed on the display

2 Press POWER ON to turn on power to the unit.

of this unit.

2 power
Press POWER ON to turn on
to the unit.
Track
Display mode
Select
Browse mode Remote mode

3 Press BD or DVD to switch an

input source for a player used for
3 Press DOCK to switch the input source to “DOCK”. Playable
files
Music file
Photo file
P P
P z2
• If “Browse mode” is selected in step 4, the following screen is
playback. displayed on a TV screen, depending on the connected control
Video file Pz1 P z2

4
dock for iPod. Remote
Play the component connected to this unit. control unit
GWhen using an ASD-1RH GWhen using an ASD-11RH Active P P
Make the necessary settings on the player (language setting,
buttons (This unit)
subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. Music iPod
Playlists Music iPod® P
Artists Videos
Albums z1 When using an ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-
Songs
Genres 3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W DENON
Composers control dock for iPod.
[ 1/6 ] [ 1/2 ] z2 Video may not be output, depending on
the combination of ASD-1R, ASD-11R,
GWhen using an ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51WH ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-
51W DENON control dock for iPod and
iPod
iPod.
Music

5 press
Video
Use ui to select the item, then
ENTER or p to select the
Up/Down Select file to be played.

• In “Browse mode”, the iPod display is as

6 Press ENTER, p or 1.
Playback starts.
shown at right.

NOTE
If the connections screen is not displayed,
the iPod may not be properly connected. OK to disconnect.
Reconnect it.

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Playing an iPod®

iPod operation

Simple version
3 Press
NOTE
ENTER until the image you want to view is
• Press POWER OFF and set this unit’s power displayed.
Operation buttons Function
to the standby mode before disconnecting
MENU Amp menu the iPod. Also switch the input source to
uio p Cursor operation “DOCK” before disconnecting the iPod.
ENTER Enter setting • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some “TV Out” at the iPod’s “Slide show Settings” or “Video Settings”
SEARCH functions may not operate. must be set to “On” in order to display the iPod’s photo data or videos
Page search modez1 • Note that DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any
(Press and release) on the monitor. For details, see the iPod’s operating instructions.
SEARCH problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in
Browse / Remote mode switching NOTE

Basic version
(Press and hold) conjunction with the iPod.
Video may not be output, depending on the combination of ASD-1R,
Viewing videos on an iPod® in the Browse ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W and iPod.
RETURN Return
6 7 Manual search
(Press and hold) (fast-reverse/fast-forward) mode iPod play function
1 Playback / Pause
When an iPod equipped with a video function is connected to a
8 9 Auto search (cue) If iPod PLAY is pressed when power of this unit is on standby and a
DENON ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W control
3 Pause control dock for iPod is connected, the iPod starts playback.
dock for iPod, image files can be played in the Browse mode.
2 Stop
Press iPod PLAY.
RESTORER
MEMORY
RESTORER
Store memoryz2
1 press
Use ui to select “Videos”, then
ENTER or p.
• Power of this unit is turned on.
• This unit’s input source switches to
TV POWER TV power on/standby (Default : SONY)
2 orUsefolder,
“DOCK”.
ui to select the search item • iPod playback starts.

Advanced version
TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY)
then press ENTER or p.
• Repeat playback (vpage 40 “Repeat”)
• Shuffling playback (vpage 40 “Shuffle”)
z T
z1  his functions when an ASD-1R or ASD-11R is
used.
3 Use ui to select the video file, then press ENTER,
p or 1. If iPod PLAY on the main unit is
pressed, the same function as with the
z T
z2  his functions when an ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD- Playback starts.
51N or ASD-51W is used. remote control unit can be obtained.

Viewing photos and videos on an iPod® in NOTE

• The time (default: 30 sec) for which the on-screen display are the Remote mode iPod play function does not function if a control dock for iPod (“DOCK”)
displayed can be set at menu “iPod” (vpage 50). Press uio p to is not connected.
This unit can play back on a TV screen photos and data stored on an
return to the original screen.
iPod equipped with a slide show or video function.
• To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble

1 Remote
Press and hold SEARCH to set the
reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER mode
(vpage 45). The default setting is “Mode 3”.
mode.
• In Browse mode, press STATUS during “Remote iPod” or “Dock Remote” is
playback to check the title name, artist displayed on the display of this unit.

Information
name, and album name.

2 “Photos”
Watching the iPod’s screen, use ui to select
or “Videos”.
• Depending on the iPod model, it may be necessary to operate the
iPod unit directly.

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Tuning in radio stations

Listening to FM/AM broadcasts nnPresetting radio stations (Manual preset) nnListening to preset stations
Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune

1 Press TUNER to switch the input

source to “TUNER”.
them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset.

• Stations can be preset automatically at “Auto Preset”

1 block
Press SHIFT to select the memory
(A to G).

2 Press
“AM”.
BAND to select “FM” or (vpage 37). If “Auto Preset” is performed after performing “Manual
Preset”, the “Manual Preset” settings will be overwritten. 2 Press CH +, CH – or 1 – 8 to select
the desired preset channel.
FM

AM
When listening to an FM broadcast.

When listening to an AM broadcast.

1 Tune in the broadcast station you
want to preset.

3 Tune in the desired broadcast

station.
2 Press MEMORY.
q To tune in automatically
(Auto tuning)
3 toPressG) inSHIFT to select the block (A
which the channel (1 to 8
Press MODE to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then per a block) is to be preset, then
use TUNING d or TUNING f to select the station you want to press CH +, CH – or 1 – 8 to select
hear. the preset number.
w To tune in manually (Manual tuning)

4 Press
Press MODE to turn off the display’s “AUTO” indicator, then use MEMORY again to complete
TUNING d or TUNING f to select the station you want to hear. You can also operate via the main unit.
the setting.
In this case, perform the following
nnTuner (FM/AM) operation • To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to
operations.
4.
Operation buttons Function Press TUNING PRESET, then turn SOURCE
CH +, – Preset channel selection SELECT to select the preset radio station.
MENU Amp menu Default settings
uio p Cursor operation Block (A – G)
ENTER Enter setting and Default Settings
SEARCH Direct frequency tuning Channel (1 – 8) nnDirect frequency tuning
You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in.
RETURN Return 87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 107.9 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 /
A1 – A8

1 Press SEARCH.
90.1 MHz
BAND FM/AM switching
520 / 600 / 1000 / 1400 / 1500 / 1710 kHz,
MODE Switch search modes B1 – B8
90.1 / 90.1 MHz

2 Input frequencies using the 0 – 9.

TUNING df Tuning (up/down)
C1 – C8 90.1 MHz
Preset channel selection (1 – 8) /
0–9 D1 – D8 90.1 MHz
Direct frequency tuning (0 – 9)
E1 – E8 90.1 MHz • If o is pressed, the immediately preceding
SHIFT Preset channel block selection
F1 – F8 90.1 MHz input is cancelled.
MEMORY Preset memory registration

3 When
TV POWER TV power on/standby (Default : SONY) G1 – G8 90.1 MHz
setting is completed, press
TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY) ENTER.
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station The preset frequency is tuned in.
• If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in (Preset Name) (vpage 38)
manually.
• When tuning in stations manually, press and hold TUNING d or
TUNING f to change frequencies continuously.
• The time (default : 30 sec) for which the on-screen display are
displayed can be set at menu “TUNER” (vpage 50). Press uio
p to return to the original screen.
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Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode)

Simple version
This unit can play input audio signals in multi-channel surround mode or in stereo mode.
Select a listening mode suitable for the playback contents (cinema, music, etc.) or according to your liking.
Standard playback
Listening Mode
Input audio nnSurround playback of 2-channel sources
Playback Listening mode

1 22).
signal
Playing the source (vpage 20 –
For 2-channel signal input:
• Surround-channel signals are created and played with surround playback.

Basic version
2 Press
For multichannel signal input:
2-channel STANDARD to select the
Standard playback • The surround signal recorded in source is played as surround playback.
Surround
(vpage 23) (The sound is played according to the settings of the speaker size in surround decoder to play back
Multi channel “Speaker Config.” (vpage 46).) multichannel sound.
• Surround-back-channel or front-height-channel signals that are not
recorded in source can be created.
• Each time STANDARD is pressed, the surround mode is switched.
2-channel DENON original The surround effects suitable for the source type or according to your Which decoder can be selected depends on the settings of “Pre
Surround surround playback liking can be selected from the DENON original sound mode and is used Assign” (vpage 46) or “Speaker Config.” (vpage 46).
Multi channel (vpage 25) for playback.
z1 This mode is for 7.1-channel surround playback
DOLBY PLgz
2-channel • If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio using the front height speakers.
Stereo playback • “PLgz Height” is displayed.
Stereo and are played.

Advanced version
(vpage 25)
Multi channel • Subwoofer signals are also output. z2 This mode is for 7.1-channel or 6.1-channel
DOLBY PLgx
surround playback using the surround back
Sound recorded in source is played as is.
speakers.
• Surround back signals or front height signals are not created.
• “PLgx Cinema”, “PLgx Music”or “PLgx Game”
• In this mode, the following items cannot be adjusted.
2-channel Stereo is displayed.
Direct playback • Tone (vpage 43) • MultEQ® (vpage 43)
(vpage 25) • Dynamic EQ® (vpage 44) • Dynamic Volume™ (vpage 44) DOLBY PLg This mode is for 5.1-channel surround playback.
Multi channel Surround • RESTORER (vpage 45) Select this mode if no front height speaker nor
surround back speaker is to be used.
If a “Small” speaker is used, playback in “Standard playback” mode is • “PLg Cinema”, “PLg Music”, “PLg Game” or
recommended. “Pro Logic” is displayed.

DTS NEO:6 This mode is for 7.1-channel, 6.1-channel or

5.1-channel surround playback using the surround
• Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input
back speakers.
signal. For details, see “Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes” (vpage 64).
• “DTS NEO:6 Cinema” or “DTS NEO:6 Music” is
• Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surround Parameter” (vpage 41) to enjoy your favorite sound
displayed.
mode.
• You can select the listening mode by pressing SURROUND MODE 0 or SURROUND MODE 1 on the main unit. z1 This can be selected when “Pre Assign” is set to “Front Height”
Press SURROUND MODE 0 or SURROUND MODE 1 and the modes are switched as shown below. or “Speaker Config.” – “Front Height” is not set to “None”.

Information
z2 This can be selected when “Pre Assign” is set to “Normal” or
DIRECT STEREO STANDARD MULTI CH STEREO ROCK ARENA
“Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” is not set to “None”.
VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE JAZZ CLUB

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Standard playback
Displaying the currently playing surround mode GViews on the displayH
3 Select the mode corresponding to the playback
contents with the menu “Surround Parameter” – Input signal Surround mode
DOLBY DIGITAL
Display
“Mode” (vpage  41) to enjoy your favorite sound DOLBY DIGITAL
q w
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
mode. DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx
(other than 2ch) / DOLBY D PL x C q Shows a decoder to be used.
Cinema This mode is suited for movie sources. CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL EX • A DOLBY DIGITAL Plus decoder is displayed
DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx MUSIC DOLBY D PL x M
Music This mode is suited for music sources. More sound DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgz HEIGHT as “DOLBY D +”.
DOLBY D PL z
is sent to the front speakers than in “Cinema” DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY DIGITAL + w Shows a decoder that creates sound output
mode. from the surround back speakers.
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus + EX DOLBY D + EX • “+ PLgz” indicates the front height sound
Game This mode is suited for games. DOLBY DIGITAL Plus + PLgx
DOLBY D + PL x C from front height speakers.
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus CINEMA
Pro Logic This mode is suitable for playback of 2-channel DOLBY DIGITAL Plus + PLgx
sources recorded with Dolby Pro Logic. MUSIC
DOLBY D + PL x M
Height z This mode is for the surround decoder “Dolby DOLBY DIGITAL Plus + PLgz For an input signal that can be reproduced in
HEIGHT
DOLBY D + PL z each surround mode, see “Surround modes and
PLgz”. If the surround decoder is “Dolby PLgz”,
DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD surround parameters” (vpage 62).
another mode cannot be selected.
DOLBY TrueHD + EX DOLBY HD EX
• If the menu “Surround Parameter” – “Front Height” (vpage 42) is
DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD + PLgx CINEMA DOLBY HD PL x C
set to “ON”, the mode is switched to “Height” mode.
DOLBY TrueHD + PLgx MUSIC DOLBY HD PL x M
DOLBY TrueHD + PLgz HEIGHT DOLBY HD PL z
nnSurround playback of multi-channel sources DTS SURROUND DTS SURROUND
DTS + PLgx CINEMA DTS PL x C
(Dolby Digital, DTS etc.) DTS (5.1ch) / DTS + PLgx MUSIC DTS PL x M

1 Playing the source (vpage 20 – DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 / DTS + PLgz HEIGHT DTS PL z
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 / DTS + NEO:6
22). DTS NEO:6
DTS 96/24 DTS ES MTRX6.1z1 DTS ES MTRX6.1

2 Press STANDARD to select the DTS ES DSCRT6.1z2 DTS ES DSCRT6.1

DTS 96/24z3
surround decoder to play back DTS 96/24
DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD HI RES
multichannel sound. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD + NEO:6 DTS-HD NEO:6
Select the surround mode while viewing the display on the
DTS-HD DTS-HD + PLgx CINEMA DTS-HD PL x C
screen (v“Displaying The Currently Playing Surround Mode”
DTS-HD + PLgx MUSIC DTS-HD PL x M
at right).
DTS-HD + PLgz HEIGHT DTS-HD PL z
• Which decoder can be selected depends on the input signal,
DTS Express DTS Express
the settings of “Pre Assign” (vpage  46) or “Speaker Config.”
MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN
(vpage 46).
MULTI IN + Dolby EX MULTI Dolby EX
MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA MULTI IN PL x C
PCM (multi ch)
MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC MULTI IN PL x M
MULTI IN + PLgz HEIGHT MULTI IN PL z
MULTI CH IN 7.1 MULTI CH IN 7.1
z1 This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and this unit’s “AFDM”
(vpage 42) setting is “ON”.
z2 This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”.
z3 This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.

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DENON original surround playback Stereo playback

Simple version
1 Playingthesource(vpage 20–22). 1 22).
Playing the source (vpage 20 –

2 surround
Press SIMULATION to select the
mode. 2 Press D/ST to select “STEREO”.
Stereo playback begins.
• Each time SIMULATION is pressed, the
surround mode is switched.
MULTI CH This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all

Basic version
STEREO
ROCK ARENA
speakers.
This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live
Direct playback
1 22).
Playing the source (vpage 20 –
concert in an arena.
JAZZ CLUB This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live
concert in a jazz club.
MONO MOVIE z This mode is for playing monaural movie sources

VIDEO GAME
with surround sound.
This mode is suited for achieving surround sound
2 Press D/ST to select “DIRECT”.
Direct playback begins.

with video games.

MATRIX This mode lets you add a spacious feel to stereo
music sources.
VIRTUAL This mode is for enjoying surround effects using

Advanced version
only the front speakers or headphones.
z When playing sources recorded in monaural in the “MONO
MOVIE” mode, the sound will be off balance with a single
channel (left or right), so input to both channels.

Depending on the program source being played, it may not be possible

to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try other modes
to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes.

NOTE
When the input signal is Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD
or DTS Express, you cannot select DENON original surround mode.

Information
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Advanced
version

Advanced version
Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit.

F Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel) vpage 27

F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 30
F How to make detailed settings vpage 33
F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit vpage 52

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Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel)

Simple version
Here we describe the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the installation, connection and setup methods
for 5.1-channel speakers, see “Simple version (Simple setup guide)” (vpage 3).
When 7.1ch (Front height speaker) installed When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed
Procedure for speaker settings
Install FHL FHR

Basic version
FL FR
FL SW FR SW

Connect (vpage 28) C C
z2
z1 z2 z1
z3
Set up speakers (vpage 29)
SL SR SL SR

Install Listening position

Listening position
SB

Advanced version
This unit is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic gz (vpage 66),
which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation. z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 22˚ – 45˚ z3 90˚ – 110˚
When using Dolby Pro Logic gz, install front height speakers.
z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 90˚ – 110˚

When 7.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed When 2.1ch installed

Install the surround back speakers in a position 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm)
higher than ear level.
Surround
Front height
speaker
speaker
FL FR
• Point slightly SW FL FR
downwards SW
C
At least
2 – 3 ft /
3.3 ft / 1 m z z1
60 – 90 cm z2
Surround back
speaker z3
Front
speaker • Point slightly
downwards
SL SR

Information
Listening position
GViewed from the sideH
z
z Recommended for Dolby Pro Logic gz Listening
position FL Front speaker (L) SBL Surround back speaker (L)
NOTE SBL SBR FR Front speaker (R) SBR Surround back speaker (R)
C Center speaker FHL Front height speaker (L)
It is not possible to use the surround back speakers and front height SW Subwoofer FHR Front height speaker (R)
speakers simultaneously. SL Surround speaker (L)
z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 90˚ – 110˚ z3 135˚ – 150˚ SR Surround speaker (R)

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7.1-channel/6.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection
Connect • A power amplifier (sold separately) is required for this connection.
• For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see page 4. • For 7.1-channel (Surround back speaker) playback, set “Pre Assign” in “Set up speakers” (vpage 29) to
• For the method of connecting the TV, see page 5. “Normal”.

7.1-channel (Front height speaker) connection

• A power amplifier (sold separately) is required for this connection.
• For 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) playback, set “Pre Assign” in “Set up speakers” (vpage 29) to
“Front Height”.

Power amplifier

Power amplifier AUX

IN
L
R L

AUX
IN
L
R L

FL FR
SW

FHL FHR
FL FR
SW SL SR
C

6.1-channel connection
If a single surround back speaker is to
SBL SBR be used (with a 6.1-channel connection),
connect it to the “L” terminals of the
SL SR
SURR. BACK/FRONT HEIGHT connector
in PRE OUT.
For speaker settings in this case, see
“When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker)
installed” (vpage 27).

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Connect
Set up speakers around items indicate the settings.
2.1-channel/2-channel connection

Simple version
Here we describe how to set up speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers.
For the method of setting up 5.1-channel speakers, see “Simple version”, “Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup)” (vpage 6).

First install and connect the speakers to this unit.

1 Set up
the remote control unit
2 Connect the setup microphone. 4 Use o p to select the
configuration of the connected
speakers.
nn Set up the operation mode Normal Set for connecting the

Basic version
Press AMP to set the remote surround Back speakers to
control unit to amplifier the SURR. BACK/FRONT
HEIGHT connector in PRE
operation mode. OUT.
When the setup microphone is Set for connecting the
connected, the following screen is Front Height
front height speakers to
displayed. the SURR. BACK/FRONT
HEIGHT connector in PRE
3-1.Audyssey Auto Setup
MultEQ OUT.
Please place microphone

5 Proceed to page 8
FL FR at ear height at
main listening position.
“ Preparation ” step 5.
Pre Assign:

Advanced version
Normal
SW Press AMP Start
NOTE
Cancel
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back
After performing Audyssey Auto Setup,
do not change the speaker connections or

3 Use ui to select “Pre Assign”. subwoofer volume. In event of a change,

perform Audyssey Auto Setup again.
3-1.Audyssey Auto Setup
MultEQ
Please place microphone
2-channel connection at ear height at
main listening position.
For 2-channel playback, disconnect the
Pre Assign:
subwoofers. Normal
Start
Cancel
[RTN]:Back

Information
Remote control operation Move the cursor
Confirm the setting Return to previous menu 29
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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Playback (Advanced operation)

Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 19) Convenient functions 1 Set the HDMI output connector corresponding with
the HDMI control function.
Set “HDMI Control” (vpage 48) to “ON“.
Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) HDMI control function
(vpage 23) When you make an HDMI connection with a TV or player compatible
with this unit and HDMI control functions, you can perform the 2 Turn the power on for all the equipment connected
by HDMI cable.
following operations by setting the HDMI control function of each
nn HDMI control function (vpage 30)
nn Sleep timer function (vpage 31)
device.
3 Set the HDMI control function for all equipment
connected by HDMI cable.
nn Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage 31) nn This unit power off can be linked to the TV power off • Please consult the operating instructions for the connected
step. equipment to check the settings.
nn Quick select function (vpage 32) • Carry out steps 1 and 2 should any of the equipment be unplugged.
nn You can switch audio output devices with a TV
nn Various memory functions (vpage 32)
operation.
When you set “Output audio from amp” in the TV audio output
setup operation, you can switch the amp power on.
4 Switch the television input to the HDMI input
connected to this unit.

nn You can adjust this unit volume in the TV volume

adjustment operation. 5 Switch this unit input to the HDMI input source and
check if the picture from the player is ok.

6 When
nn You can switch this unit input sources through you turn the TV’s power to standby, check
linkage to TV input switching. that the power of this unit also goes to standby.
nn When playing the player, this unit input source
switches to the source for that player.
If the HDMI control function does not operate properly, check the
NOTE following points.
• When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”, it consumes more • Is the TV or player compatible with the HDMI control function?
standby power. • Is “HDMI Control” (vpage 48) set to “ON”?
• The HDMI control function controls operations of a TV that is • Is “Power Off Control” (vpage 48) set to “All” or “Video”?
compatible with the HDMI control function. Make sure that the TV • Are the HDMI control function settings of all equipment correct?
and HDMI are connected when you perform HDMI control.
• Some functions may not operate depending on the connected TV NOTE
or player. Check the owner’s manual of each device for details Should any of the operations below be performed, the interlocking
beforehand. function may be reset, in which case, repeat steps 2 and 3.
• When “Power Off Control” on the menu is set to “OFF” (vpage 48), • “Input Assign” – “HDMI” (vpage 38) setting has changed.
this unit is not set to standby even if the connected device is in the • There is a change to the connection between the equipment and the
standby mode. HDMI, or an increase in equipment.
• When connection changes are implemented, such as adding
connections to HDMI devices, linked operations may be initialized.
In this case, you will need to reconfigure the settings.
• When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”, it is not possible to assign an
HDMI connector to “TV” at “Input Assign” (vpage 38).

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Convenient functions

Sleep timer function Adjusting the volume of the speakers nnAdjusting the volume of groups of speakers

Simple version
The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback (Fader function)
elapsed. sources or to suit your taste, as described below. This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound all at once from the
This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. front (front speaker / front height speaker / center speaker) or rear
nnAdjusting the volume of the different speakers (surround speaker / surround back speaker).
Press SLEEP and display the time you
want to set.
The “SLEEP” indicator on the display lights.
1 control
Press AMP to set the remote
unit to amplifier operation 1 control
Press AMP to set the remote
unit to amplifier operation
mode. mode.

Basic version
• The time switches as shown below each
time SLEEP is pressed.
2 Press CH LEVEL. 2 Press CH LEVEL.
OFF 10 min 20 30 40 50 Channel Level Channel Level
120 110 100 90 80 70 60 FL 0.0dB SR 0.0dB FL 0.0dB SR 0.0dB
C 0.0dB SBR 0.0dB C 0.0dB SBR 0.0dB
FR 0.0dB SBL 0.0dB FR 0.0dB SBL 0.0dB
SW 0.0dB SL 0.0dB
To cancel the sleep timer SW 0.0dB SL 0.0dB

Press SLEEP to set “OFF”. Fader Fader

FRONT : REAR
The “SLEEP” indicator on the display turns off. [ ]:CH Sel.
FRONT : REAR
[ ]:CH Sel.

3 Use ui to select the speaker. 3 Use i to select “Fader”, then

Advanced version
• The sleep timer setting is canceled if this unit’s power is set to The speaker that can be set switches
standby or turned off. select the item to be adjusting
each time one of the buttons is pressed.
• If SLEEP on the main unit is pressed, using o p.
the same function as with the
remote control unit can be obtained.

4 Use o p to adjust the volume.

• In the case of a subwoofer, pressing o when it is at “–12 dB” will
4 Use o p to adjust the volume of the speakers.
(o : front, p: rear)

change the setting to “OFF”.

• The fader function does not affect the subwoofer.

• The fader can be adjusted until the volume of the speaker adjusted
When a headphone jack is inserted, the headphone channel level can to the lowest value is –12 dB.
be adjusted.

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Convenient functions

Quick select function

All of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. By memorizing If QUICK SELECT on the main unit is
frequently used settings, you can quickly access and enjoy a playback pressed, the same function as with the
environment that is consistently the same. remote control unit can be obtained.

nnSaving the settings

1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save.

q Input source (vpage 19)
w Volume (vpage 19)
NOTE
Input sources stored with the quick select function cannot be selected
e Surround mode (vpage 23) if they have been deleted at “Source Delete” (vpage 49). In this case,
r Video Select (vpage 39) store them again.
t Audyssey Setting
(MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ®, Dynamic
Volume™) (vpage 43) Various memory functions
2 Press and hold the desired QUICK SELECT until
“Memory” appears on the display.
nnPersonal memory plus function
This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, HDMI
The current settings will be memorized. output mode, MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, audio delay
etc.) last selected for the individual input sources.
GQuick Select DefaultsH
Input Source Volume
QUICK SELECT 1 BD –40 dB The surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the
QUICK SELECT 2 SAT/CBL –40 dB different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes.
QUICK SELECT 3 DOCK –40 dB
nnLast function memory
This function stores the settings which were made before going
nnRecalling the settings into the standby mode.
Press QUICK SELECT at which the When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored.
settings you want to call out are saved.
The , or indicator illuminates on
the display.

Naming quick select settings

See “Quick Select Name” (vpage 50).

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How to make detailed settings

Simple version
Menu map Setting items
1. Audio Adjust
Number
1-1
Detailed items
Surround Parameter
Description
Adjust surround sound parameters.
Page
41
For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and 1.Audio Adjust 1-2 Tone Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. 43
display the menu on the TV screen. For menu
operations, see the following page.
1.Surround Parameter 1-3 Audyssey Settings Makes MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ® and Dynamic Volume™ settings. 43
2.Tone
3.Audyssey Settings 1-4 Manual EQ Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. 45
4.Manual EQ
5.RESTORER 1-5 RESTORER Uncompress compressed sources and apply bass boost for richer 45
6.Audio Delay sound.

Basic version
1-6 Audio Delay Compensate for incorrect timing between video and audio. 45
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back
MENU
2. Information 2-1 Status Shows information about current settings. 51
1.Audio Adjust 2.Information 2-2 Audio Input Signal Shows information about audio input signals. 51
2.Information 1.Status 2-3 HDMI Information Displays the HDMI input/output signals and HDMI monitor 51
2.Audio Input Signal
3.Auto Setup 3.HDMI Information information.
4.Manual Setup 4.Auto Surround Mode 2-4 Auto Surround Mode Displays the settings stored for the auto surround mode. 51
5.Quick Select
5.Input Setup 6.Preset Channel 2-5 Quick Select Displays the settings stored for the Quick Select function. 51
2-6 Preset Channel Shows information about tuner preset channels. 51
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back

[ENT]:Select 3. Auto Setup 3-1 Audyssey Auto Setup Makes the optimum settings for the speakers being used 6

Advanced version
3.Auto Setup automatically.
1.Audyssey Auto Setup 3-2 Parameter Check Check Audyssey Auto Setup measurement results. 10
2.Parameter Check This item is only displayed after Audyssey Auto Setup procedure has
Items that only need to be set
once been performed.
Set these for example upon purchase.
Once these items are set, there is
no need to set them again unless [ENT]:Select
the speaker layout or the connected 4. Manual Setup 4-1 Speaker Setup Sets the speaker size and distance, the channel level, etc. 46
speakers have been changed. 4.Manual Setup 4-2 HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. 48
1.Speaker Setup 4-3 Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. 49
2.HDMI Setup
3.Audio Setup 4-4 Option Setup Make various other settings. 49
4.Option Setup

[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back

5. Input Setup Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. 37
Preset Skip Set the preset memories that you do not want to display when 37

Information
tuning.
Preset Name Assign name to a preset memory. 38
Input Assign Change input connector assignment. 38
–
Video Makes the video settings. 39
Input Mode Sets the audio input mode and decode mode. 39
Rename Change the display name for this source. 40
Displayed items of the “Input Setup” menu differs, Source Level Adjust the playback level of the audio input. 40
depending on the selected input source. Playback Mode Make settings for iPod playback. 40

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Examples of on-screen display and front display

Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window.

On-screen Display Front Display Description

Top menu display MENU
q
q The menu items are displayed here.
w 1.Audio w The selected line is displayed here.
Adjust
2.Information e The currently selected item is displayed on the display.
3.Auto Setup
4.Manual Setup Use ui to move to the item you want to set.
5.Input Setup Audio Adjust
e The number of the current selected setting menu is displayed.
e w
[ENT]:Select

Display when changing settings qDefault

5-1.Input Assign
HDMI Digi Comp
q The number of the current selected setting menu is displayed.
w Use uio p to move to the item you want to set.
BD 1 e Press ENTER to set to the mode in which the setting can be made.
DVD 2
TV
SAT/CBL
w -
3
01
C1 1
GAME 4 q
V.AUX

e [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back BD [HDMI1 ]

w
Press ENTER.
Press ENTER.

qDefault
5-1.Input Assign
HDMI Digi Comp
r 0 1 is displayed at the sides of items whose setting can be
changed. Use o p to change to the desired setting.
BD
DVD
1
2
BD •HDMI1 – r
TV
SAT/CBL
r -3 01
C1 1
GAME 4
V.AUX
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back

Display when inputting characters e 5-4.Rename

q When o p is pressed, the cursor moves to the left or right.
q w When ui is pressed at the position at which you want to input the
DVD : DVD character, the character is input.
e The number of the current selected setting menu is displayed.
DVD •DVD –
e
Default w q
[SFT]:a/A [SRCH]:KeyBD For inputting characters on a keyboard screen or with the number buttons
[ENT]:OK [RTN]:Cancel
on the remote control unit, see page 35.

Display when resetting w q Press i to select “Default”, then press ENTER to set.
w 5-4.Rename w The number of the current selected setting menu is displayed.
Default q
DVD :[DVD ]

Press ENTER.
q Default
[ ]:Up/Down
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back
w
Default? : • No

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Inputting characters

Simple version
“Preset Name” (vpage 38), “Rename” (vpage 40) and “Quick
Select Name” (vpage 50)can be changed as desired.
Using the number buttons Example: For changing the input source from “DVD” to “DENON”
q Place the cursor at “V”. DVD

1
For inputting characters, there are three methods, as shown below. Display the screen for inputting characters.
Method for inputting characters (vpage 33 “Menu map”) w Press twice. DED

2 Place
“V” changes to “E”.
Method Operations the cursor at the character to be changed with
• Operating with the remote control unit. o p and press the number button (0 – 9) until the e Press twice.
Using the number DEN
buttons
• Multiple characters are assigned to desired character is displayed. “E” is automatically registered, and “D” changes
a button, and each time the button is • The types of characters that can be input are as shown below. to “N”.

Basic version
(normal screen)
pressed, a character is switched. r Press p.
1-./: MNOmno6 DEN
• Operating with the remote control unit “N” is registered.
Using the cursor buttons or the main unit. ABCabc2 PQRSpqrs7
t Press three times. DENO
(normal screen) • Use uio p and ENTER to input Input “O”.
DEFdef3 TUVtuv8
characters.
GHIghi4 WXYZwxyz9 y Press p.
DENO
• Operating with the remote control unit. “O” is registered.
Using the keyboard
• Select a character on the TV screen to JKLjkl5 0 (Space) ’ ( ) z + ; < = > ? [ ]
screen u Press twice. DENON
input characters.
• The input character type can be switched Input “N”.
by pressing SHIFT while the display name i Press ENTER to register the input source name.
Normal screen is being changed.
• For entering the characters assigned to one Using the cursor buttons

Advanced version
nnDisplay of a normal input screen number button continuously, press p to

5-4.Rename
move the cursor to the right after entering
a character then enter the next character.
• For entering characters assigned to
1 Display the screen for inputting characters.
(vpage 33 “Menu map”)

DVD : DVD
separate buttons, press the number button
continuously. The cursor automatically
moves to the next position, and the input
2 Use o p to set the cursor to the
character you want to change.

3 Use
Default q character is registered. ui to change the character,
w
then press ENTER.
[SFT]:a/A [SRCH]:KeyBD • The types of characters that can be input are
e [ENT]:OK [RTN]:Cancel as shown below.

q Cursor
3 Repeat step 2 to change the name then press ENTER
to register it.
GUpper case charactersH
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
w Character input section GLower case charactersH
e Guide for operation buttons abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
• [SFT] SHIFT Switching upper- and lower-case characters GSymbolsH ’ ( ) * + – . / : ; < = > ? [ ]
• [SRCH] SEARCH Switching to the keyboard screen input GNumbersH 0123456789 (Space)

Information
method
• The input character type can be switched by pressing SHIFT while
• [ENT] ENTER Registering an input character
the display name is being changed.
• [RTN] RETURN Canceling an input character

4 register
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to rename then press ENTER to
it.

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Inputting characters
Input Setup
Keyboard screen
nnDisplay of a keyboard input screen
1 Display the screen for inputting characters.
(vpage 33 “Menu map”)
Perform settings related to input source playback.
• You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make
settings when needed.

q
5-4.Rename
2 Press SEARCH while a normal screen is displayed.
A keyboard screen is displayed.
Menu operation
w
e
[DVD
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
]
3 Select a character to be changed.
q Press uio p to select “[ ]” or “[ ]”.
1 Press
control
AMP to set the remote
unit to amplifier
r UVWXYZ’()*+-./:;<=>? w Press ENTER to place the cursor at the character operation mode.
to be changed.
t
y
[a/A] [SP] [ ] [ ] [OK] u
i
Each time ENTER is pressed, the cursor moves by one
character.
2 Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Press
[SFT]:a/A [SRCH]:Normal ui to select the menu to
4 Select
o a character to be input with
[ENT]:Input [RTN]:Cancel
uio p then press ENTER. be set or operated.

4 Press ENTER to enter the setting.

q Cursor
w Character input section • The types of characters that can be input are
as shown below.
e Cursor
r Keyboard section GUpper case characters/SymbolsH
t Upper (Symbols)- / lower (Numbers)-case character switching key ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
y Space key UVWXYZ ’ ( ) * + - . / : ; < = > ? • To return to the previous item, press RETURN.
u OK key GLower case characters/NumbersH • Exiting the Menu, press MENU while the menu is displayed.
i Cursor keys abcdefghijklmnopqrst The menu display disappears.
o Guide for operation buttons uvwxyz[ ]0123456789
• [SFT] SHIFT Switching upper- and lower-case characters
• [SRCH] SEARCH For switching to the normal screen input

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to rename.

method
• [ENT] ENTER For inputting a selected character
• [RTN] RETURN Canceling an input character

6 Use uio p to select “[OK]”, then press ENTER.

36 Remote control operation Move the cursor

Confirm the setting Return to previous menu
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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Input Setup
Items that can be set with the Input Setup procedure Important information

Simple version
Auto Preset (vpage 37) Preset Skip (vpage 37) Preset Name (vpage 38)
5-1.Auto Preset 5-2.Preset Skip 5-3.Preset Name nnAbout the display of input sources
Block : A Block: A In this section, the configurable input sources for each item are shown as follows.
Auto Tuning A Block Presets: ON A1FM 87.50MHz:
Preset Station Memory A1 FM 87.50MHz : ON A2FM 89.10MHz: BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME V.AUX DOCK TUNER
Storing Preset Memory A2 FM 89.10MHz : ON A3FM 98.10MHz:
A3 FM 98.10MHz : ON A4FM107.90MHz:
Start A4 FM107.90MHz : ON A5FM 90.10MHz: NOTE
A5 FM 90.10MHz : ON A6FM 90.10MHz:
A6 FM 90.10MHz : ON A7FM 90.10MHz: Input sources that have been set to “Delete” at “Source Delete” (vpage 49) cannot be selected.
A7 FM 90.10MHz : ON A8FM 90.10MHz:

Basic version
[ENT]:Start [RTN]:Back A8 FM 90.10MHz : ON [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back

Input Assign (vpage 38)

5-1.Input Assign
Video (vpage 39)
5-2.Video
Input Mode (vpage 39)
5-3.Input Mode
Auto Preset
Default HDMI Digi Comp Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.
Video Select: Source Input Mode : Auto
BD 1 Video Mode : Auto Decode Mode : Auto
DVD 2 Setting items Setting details
TV O1
SAT/CBL 3 C1 1 Start If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired
GAME 4 Start the auto preset station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually.
V.AUX
process.
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back [RTN]:Back [RTN]:Back
TUNER
Rename (vpage 40) Source Level (vpage 40) Playback Mode (vpage 40)
5-4.Rename 5-5.Source Level 5-4.Playback Mode
Preset Skip

Advanced version
Source Level : 0dB Repeat Mode : OFF Default settings are underlined.
BD : BD Shuffle Mode : OFF
Set preset ch to be skipped when selecting.
Default Setting items Setting details

[ ]:Up/Down [ ]:Rename
A–G 1 – 8 : Set by individual preset channels in the currently selected preset
[RTN]:Back [RTN]:Back [RTN]:Back Set the preset channels you memory block.
do not want to display. You • ON : Display the selected preset channel.
can set by preset memory • Skip : Do not display the selected preset channel.
block (A to G) or by preset
If you set “Block Presets” to “Skip”, you can skip the preset memory
channel (1 to 8).
blocks (A to G).
TUNER

Information
Remote control operation Move the cursor
Confirm the setting Return to previous menu 37
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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Input Setup

Preset Name Setting items Setting details

Assign name to a preset memory. HDMI HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4
Set this to change the HDMI None : Do not assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input
Setting items Setting details input connectors assigned source.
A1 – G8 • Up to eight characters can be input. to the input sources.
• At time of purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as
Select the preset channel. • For character input, see page 35.
BD DVD TV shown below.
TUNER SAT/CBL GAME Input SAT/
BD DVD TV GAME V.AUX DOCK
Default Yes : Reset to the defaults. V.AUX DOCK source CBL
The changed preset name No : Do not reset to the defaults. Default HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI
is returned to the default None None None
setting 1 2 3 4
setting.

Input Assign • An input source to which an HDMI input connector cannot be assigned
is displayed as “–”.
• To play the video signal assigned at “HDMI” combined with the audio
Examples of input assign menu screen displays signal assigned at “Input Assign“ – “Digital”, select “Digital” at “Input
Mode” (vpage 39).
q Input Source • The audio signals input from the analog and digital connectors are not
5-1.Input Assign
w HDMI input output to the monitor.
Default HDMI Digi Comp e Digital audio input • Even if HDMI input connector is assigned to the input source “DOCK”,
r Component video input “DOCK” is effective when a control dock for iPod is connected.
BD 1
DVD 2 • When “HDMI Control” (vpage 48) is set to “ON”, HDMI input connector
TV O1 cannot be assigned to “TV”.
q SAT/CBL 3 C1 1 Digital C1 (COAXIAL) / O1 (OPTICAL)
GAME 4 Set this to change the digital None : Do not assign a digital input connector to the selected input source.
V.AUX input connectors assigned
w • At time of purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as
e r to the input sources.
shown below.
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back
BD DVD TV
Input source BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME
SAT/CBL GAME
Input assignments menu operations
V.AUX DOCK Default OPTICAL COAXIAL
None None None

1 Use uio p to move the highlight to the item you want to set. setting 1 1

Input source V.AUX DOCK

2 assigned.
Press ENTER, then use o p to select the input connector to be
Default
setting
None None

3 Press ENTER to enter the setting.

NOTE
If all “HDMI”, “Digital” and “Component” assignment of the Game source are set to “None”, Game
source cannot be selected with the input source selection.

38 Remote control operation Move the cursor

Confirm the setting Return to previous menu
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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Input Setup

Simple version
Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details
Component Comp1 (Component video) Video Select Buttons on the remote control unit or main unit
Set this to change the None : Do not assign a component video input connector to the selected (Continued) can be used for operations.
component video input input source. GOperations with the remote control unitH
connectors assigned to the Press V.SEL until the desired picture appears.
input sources. • At time of purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as • To cancel, press V.SEL to select “Source”.
shown below.
BD DVD TV GOperations with the main unitH
SAT/
SAT/CBL GAME Input source BD DVD TV GAME V.AUX DOCK Press VIDEO SELECT until the desired
CBL

Basic version
V.AUX DOCK picture appears.
Default Component • To cancel, press VIDEO SELECT to
None None None None None None
setting 1 select “Source”.

Video Mode Auto : Process video automatically based on the HDMI content
• An input source to which an component video input connector cannot be Make settings for video information.
assigned is displayed as “–”. processing. Movie : Process video normally.
• Even if a component input connector is assigned to the input source Game : Always process video appropriate for game content.
“DOCK”, “DOCK” is effective when a control dock for iPod is connected. BD z DVD TV z
Default Yes : Reset to the defaults. SAT/CBL GAME z If “Video Mode” is set to “Auto”, the mode is switched according to
the input contents.
The “Input Assign” settings No : Do not reset to the defaults. V.AUX DOCK
are returned to the default If you select “Default” and press ENTER, the message “Default
settings. Setting?” is displayed. Select “Yes” or “No”, and then press ENTER.

Advanced version
Video Default settings are underlined. Input Mode Default settings are underlined.

The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source.
Set the source video.
z
z“BD”, “TV” or “GAME” can be set when “HDMI” (vpage 38) or “Component” (vpage 39) has been Setting items Setting details
assigned.
Input Mode Auto : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback.
Setting items Setting details Set the audio input modes HDMI : Play only signals from HDMI input.
for the different input Digital : Play only signals from digital input.
Video Select Source : Play the picture and sound of the input source.
sources. Analog : Play only signals from analog input.
Video of another input BD / DVD / TV / SAT/CBL / GAME / V.AUX / DOCK : Select video input
source is played back source to view. This can be set for individual input sources.
combined with the playing • “HDMI” can be set for input sources for which “HDMI” is assigned at
“BD”, “TV” and “GAME” can be selected only when a component
audio. “Input Assign” (vpage 38).
video connector is assigned as an input source.
• “Digital” can be set for input sources for which “Digital” is assigned at
NOTE “Input Assign” (vpage 38).
• It is not possible to select HDMI input signals. • If the input source is set to “TV” or “Game”, it cannot be set to “Analog”.
• Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete” • When digital signals are properly input, the indicator lights on
(vpage 49) cannot be selected. the display. If the indicator does not light, check the digital input
connector assignment and the connections.

Information
• If “HDMI Control” is set to “ON” and a TV compatible with the ARC is
connected via the HDMI MONITOR connectors, the input mode whose
input source is “TV” is fixed to ARC.

Remote control operation Move the cursor

Confirm the setting Return to previous menu 39
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Setting items Setting details Playback Mode

Input Mode Buttons on the remote control unit can be
(Continued) This item can be set when the input source is “DOCK”.
used for operations.
Each time INPUT MODE is pressed, the setting Setting items Setting details
is changed as shown below. Repeat All : All files are played repeatedly.
Make settings for repeat One : A file being played is played repeatedly.
mode. OFF : Repeat playback mode is canceled.
Auto HDMI Digital Analog Shuffle nn When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is
Make settings for shuffle connected
mode. Songs : All files are played in shuffle playback mode.
Decode Mode Auto : Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play automatically. Albums : Files in the album are played in shuffle playback mode.
Set the decode mode for PCM : Decode and play only PCM input signals. OFF : Shuffle playback mode is canceled.
input source. DTS : Decode and play only DTS input signals.
nn When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N
BD DVD TV or ASD-51W is connected
SAT/CBL DOCK • This item can be set for input sources for which “HDMI” or “Digital” is ON : Shuffle playback mode is enabled.
assigned at “Input Assign” (vpage 38). OFF : Shuffle playback mode is canceled.
GAME V.AUX • Normally set this mode to “Auto”. Set “PCM” and “DTS” when
inputting the corresponding input signal.

Rename
Change the display name of the selected input source.
Setting items Setting details
Rename • Up to eight characters can be input.
Change the display name of • For character input, see page 35.
the selected input source.
Default Yes : Reset to the defaults.
The input source name No : Do not reset to the defaults.
is returned to the default
setting.

Source Level Default settings are underlined.

• This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input.
• Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources.
Setting details
–12dB – +12dB (0dB)
The analog input level and digital input level can be adjusted independently for input sources for
which “HDMI” or “Digital” is assigned at “Input Assign“ (vpage 38).

40 Remote control operation Move the cursor

Confirm the setting Return to previous menu
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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Audio Adjust Surround Parameter Default settings are underlined.

Simple version
The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal.
The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently
Setting items Setting details
set surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and surround
parameters” (vpage 62). Mode nn In the PLgx or PLg mode
Set the play modes for the Cinema : Surround sound mode optimized for movie sources.
Menu operation different surround modes. Music : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources.
Game : Surround sound mode optimized for games.

1 Press
mode.
AMP to set the remote control unit to amplifier operation Pro Logic : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode (PLg mode only).

nn In the PLgz mode

Basic version
2 Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
Height : Dolby PLgz Height playback mode.

nn In the DTS NEO:6 mode

3 Press ui to select the menu to be set or operated. Cinema : Surround sound mode optimized for movie sources.
Music : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources.

4 Press ENTER to enter the setting. • When “Surround Parameter” – “Front Height” (vpage  42) is set to
“ON”, the “Height” mode is set automatically.
• To return to the previous item, press RETURN. • The “Music” mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot of
• Exiting the Menu, press MENU while the menu is displayed. stereo music.
The menu display disappears. Cinema EQ ON : “Cinema EQ” is used.
Soften the treble range OFF : “Cinema EQ” is not used.

Advanced version
of movie soundtracks for
Items that can be set with the Audio Adjust procedure better understanding.
DRC Auto : Automatic dynamic range compression on/off control according to
Compress dynamic range source. This can be set in the Dolby TrueHD mode.
Surround Parameter (vpage 41) (difference between loud Low / Mid / High : These set the compression level.
and soft sounds). OFF : Dynamic range compression always off.
Tone (vpage 43) D.Comp Low / Mid / High : These set the compression level.
Compress dynamic range OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off.
(difference between loud
Audyssey Settings (vpage 43) and soft sounds).
LFE –10dB – 0dB
Adjust the low-frequency
Manual EQ (vpage 45) effects level (LFE).
For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting
to the values below.
• Dolby Digital sources : “0dB”
RESTORER (vpage 45) • DTS movie sources : “0dB”
• DTS music sources : “–10dB”
Audio Delay (vpage 45) Center Image 0.0 – 1.0 (0.3)

Information
Assign center channel
signal to front left and right
channels for wider sound.

Remote control operation Move the cursor

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Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details

Panorama ON : Set. S.Back nn For 2-channel sources
Assign front L/R signal also OFF : Do not set. Sets the method of ON : The surround back channel is used.
to surround channels for generating of the surround OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels.
wider sound. back channel.
Dimension 0 – 6 (3) nn For Multi-channel sources
Shift sound image center Set the decoding method for the surround back channel.
to front or rear to adjust DSCRT ON : Play the surround back signals included in the 7.1-channel
playback balance. source.
Center Width 0 – 7 (3) MTRX ON : Generate and play the surround back signals from the
Assign center channel surround channel signals.
signal to front left and right ES MTRXz1 : Generate and play the surround back signals from the
channels for wider sound. surround channel signals of the DTS source.
Delay Time 0ms – 300ms (30ms) ES DSCRTz2 : Play the surround back signals included in the
Adjust delay time to control 6.1-channel DTS source.
sound stage size. PLgx CINEMAz3 : Generate and play the surround back signals by
decoding the signals in the Dolby Pro Logic gx Cinema mode.
Effect Lev. 1 – 15 (10)
PLgx MUSIC : Generate and play the surround back signals by
Adjust effect signal level.
Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the decoding the signals in the Dolby Pro Logic gx Music mode.
surround signals seems unnatural. OFF : Do not play the surround back channel.
Room Size Small : Simulate acoustics of a small room. z1 This can be selected when playing DTS sources.
Determine size of acoustic Medium-S : Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room. z2 This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a signal to
environment. Medium : Simulate acoustics of a medium room. identify discrete 6.1-channel signals.
Medium-L : Simulate acoustics of a medium-large room. z3 This can be selected when “Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” (vpage 47)
Large : Simulate acoustics of a large room. is set to “2sp”.
NOTE
“Room Size” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources are • This can also be set by pressing STANDARD.
played. • If the source being played contains a surround
AFDM ON : Set. back signal, the decoder type is automatically
(Auto flag detect mode) OFF : Do not set. selected by the AFDM function. Set “AFDM” to
Detect the source’s “OFF” to switch to your preferred decoder.
[Example] Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag)
surround back channel
• When “AFDM” is set to “ON”, the surround mode is automatically set NOTE
signal and set the
to the DOLBY D + PLgx C mode. If the setting in “Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” (vpage 47) is “None”,
optimum surround mode
• To play in the DOLBY DIGITAL EX mode, set “AFDM” to “OFF” and “S.Back” is not displayed.
automatically.
“Surround Parameter” – “S.Back” to “MTRX ON”. Front Height ON : Audio is output from the front height speaker.
Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags. If the playback Determine whether to use OFF : Audio is not output from the front height speaker.
mode does not switch automatically even when “AFDM” is set to front height channel.
NOTE
“ON”, set “Surround Parameter” – “S.Back” to “MTRX ON” or
“PLgx CINEMA”. • “Front Height” is displayed with the settings listed below.
• When “Pre Assign” (vpage 46) is set to “Front Height”.
• When the “Speaker Config.” – “Front Height” setting (vpage 47) is
set to other than “None”.
• “Front Height” cannot be set if the HD Audio source being played
includes a front height channel. In this case, the Front height channel
is played back without decoding in PLgz mode, using the input signal.

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Setting items Setting details Audyssey Settings Default settings are underlined.
Height Gain Low : Reduce the front height channel volume.
Control the front height Mid : Front height channel sound is output with standard sound volume. Set MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ® and Dynamic Volume™. These can be selected after Audyssey® Auto Setup
channel volume. High : Increase the front height channel volume. has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey technology, please see page 66.

NOTE NOTE
“Height Gain” is displayed for the following settings. If you have not performed Auto Setup, or if you change the speaker settings after performing Auto Setup,
• When “Pre Assign” (vpage 46) is set to “Front Height”. you may not be able to select Dynamic EQ/Dynamic Volume, and “Run Audyssey” may be displayed.
• When the “Speaker Config.” – “Front Height” setting (vpage 47) is set In this case, either perform Audyssey Auto Setup over again or perform “Restore” (vpage 10) to return to
the settings after Audyssey Auto Setup was run.

Basic version
to other than “None”.
• When surround mode is “PLgz” or the PLgz decoder is used. Setting items Setting details
Subwoofer ON : The subwoofer is used. MultEQ Audyssey : Optimize the frequency response of all speakers.
Turn subwoofer output on OFF : The subwoofer is not used. Select one equalizer from Audyssey Byp.L/R : Optimize frequency response of speakers except
and off. three modes. MultEQ front L and R speakers.
Default Yes : Reset to the defaults. corrects both time and Audyssey Flat : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to flat
The “Surround Parameter” No : Do not reset to the defaults. frequency response response.
settings are returned to the problems in the listening Manual : Apply frequency response set with “Manual EQ” (vpage 45).
default settings. area based on Audyssey OFF : Turn “MultEQ” equalizer off.
Auto Setup calibration. We
Tone Default settings are underlined.
recommend “Audyssey”.
MultEQ is the prerequisite • “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and
function for Dynamic EQ “Audyssey Flat” can be selected after Audyssey
Adjust the tonal quality of the sound.

Advanced version
and Dynamic Volume. Auto Setup has been performed. “Audyssey” is
Setting items Setting details automatically selected after performing Audyssey
Auto Setup. When “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp.
Tone Control ON : Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble).
L/R” or “Audyssey Flat” is selected,
Set the tone control function OFF : Playback without tone adjustment.
illuminates.
to ON and OFF.
• After running Audyssey Auto Setup, if the
“Tone Control” can be set when “Dynamic EQ” (vpage 44) is set to Speaker Configuration, Distance, Channel
“OFF”. Level, and Crossover Frequency have changed
without increasing the number of speakers
NOTE
measured, only illuminates.
The tone cannot be adjusted in the direct mode. • Pressing MULTEQ on the remote control unit
Bass –6dB – +6dB (0dB) or the main unit makes this setting.
Adjust low frequency range
(bass).
“Bass” can be set when “Tone Control” is set to “ON”. NOTE
Treble –6dB – +6dB (0dB) • “MultEQ” and “Manual” cannot be selected when “EQ Customize” is
Adjust high frequency range set to “Not Used” (vpage 49).
“Treble” can be set when “Tone Control” is set to “ON”. • When using headphones, “MultEQ” is automatically set to “OFF”.
(treble).

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Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details

Dynamic EQ® ON : Use Dynamic EQ. Dynamic Volume™ Midnight : Most adjustment to softest and loudest sounds.
Solve the problem of OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ. Solve the problem of large Evening : Medium adjustment to loudest and softest sound.
deteriorating sound quality variations in volume level Day : Least adjustment to loudest and softest sounds.
as volume is decreased by between TV, movies and OFF : Do not use the “Dynamic Volume”.
taking into account human • is displayed when set to “ON”. other content (between
perception and room • Buttons on the remote control unit or main unit quiet passages and
acoustics. loud passages, etc.) by • is displayed when set to “ON”.
can be used for operations.
GOperations with the remote control unitH automatically adjusting to • If “Dynamic Volume” is set to “Yes” in Auto
Press DYN EQ. the user’s preferred volume Setup (vpage  9), the setting is automatically
• Each time DYN EQ is pressed, the setting is setting. changed to “Evening”.
changed as shown below. • Buttons on the remote control unit or main unit
GOperations with the main unitH can be used for operations.
Press DYNAMIC EQ. GOperations with the remote control unitH
• Each time DYNAMIC EQ is pressed, Press DYN VOL.
the setting is changed as shown • Each time DYN VOL is pressed, the setting is
below. changed as shown below.
Dynamic EQ : ON Dynamic EQ : OFF GOperations with the main unitH
Press DYNAMIC VOLUME.
Reference Level Offset 0dB (Film Ref) : This is the default setting and should be used when • Each time DYNAMIC VOLUME is
Audyssey Dynamic EQ is listening to movies. pressed, the setting is changed as
referenced to the standard 5dB : Select this setting for content that has a very wide dynamic range, shown below.
film mix level. It makes such as classical music.
adjustments to maintain 10dB : Select this setting for jazz or other music that has a wider dynamic
the reference response range. This setting should also be selected for TV content as that is usually Dynamic Volume : OFF Dynamic Volume : Midnight
and surround envelopment mixed at 10 dB below film reference. Dynamic Volume : Day Dynamic Volume : Evening
when the volume is turned 15dB : Select this setting for pop/rock music or other program material
down from 0 dB. However, that is mixed at very high listening levels and has a compressed dynamic
film reference level is not range.
always used in music or
Setting is enabled when “Dynamic EQ” is “ON” (vpage 44).
other non-film content.
Dynamic EQ Reference
Level Offset provides three
offsets from the film level
reference (5 dB, 10 dB, and
15 dB) that can be selected
when the mix level of the
content is not within the
standard.

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Manual EQ RESTORER
Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the
“Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ®” setting (vpage 43) is “Manual”. amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER
function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those
Setting items Setting details
of the original sound before compression. It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass to obtain richer
Adjust CH q Select the speaker tone adjustment method. sound with compressed audio signals.
Correct the tone of each All CH : Adjust the tone of all speakers together.
speaker. L/R CH : Adjust the tone of left and right speakers together. Setting details
Each CH : Adjust the tone of each speaker. OFF : Do not use RESTORER.

Basic version
w Select the speaker. Mode 1 (RESTORER 64) : Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs.
e Select the adjustment frequency band. Mode 2 (RESTORER 96) : Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources.
63Hz / 125Hz / 250Hz / 500Hz / 1kHz / 2kHz / 4kHz / 8kHz / 16kHz Mode 3 (RESTORER HQ) : Optimized mode for compressed sources with normal highs.
• Select the speakers you want to adjust when “L/R” or “Each” is
selected.
• This item can be set with analog signals or when a PCM signal (fs = 44.1/48
r Adjust the level.
kHz) is input.
–20.0dB – +6.0dB (0.0dB)
• This cannot be set when the surround mode is set to “DIRECT”.
Base Curve Copy Yes : Copy. • This item default setting for “iPod” is “Mode 3”. All others are set to “OFF”.
Copy “Audyssey Flat” curve No : Do not copy.
from MultEQ. • When set to something other than “OFF”, is displayed.
“Base Curve Copy” is displayed after Audyssey Auto Setup has been • Pressing RESTORER on the remote control unit or the main unit makes this
performed. setting.
Default Yes : Reset to the defaults.

Advanced version
The “Manual EQ” settings No : Do not reset to the defaults. OFF Mode 1 Mode 2
(RESTORER 64) (RESTORER 96)
are returned to the default
settings. Mode 3
(RESTORER HQ)

Audio Delay Default settings are underlined.

While viewing video, manually adjust the time to delay audio output.
Setting details
0ms – 200ms

• This item can be set within the range of 0 to 100 ms when “Auto Lip Sync” is set to “ON” and when
a TV compatible with Auto Lip Sync is connected.
• Store “Audio Delay” for each input source.
• Audio Delay for game mode can be set when “Video Mode” (vpage 39) is set to “Game”.

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Manual Setup Speaker Setup Default settings are underlined.

Set when changing Audyssey® Auto Setup settings, or when changing the audio, video, display Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey Auto Setup.
or other settings. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey Auto Setup, it will not be possible to select
• If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey Auto Setup, it will not be possible MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume (vpage 43, 44).
to set MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ® and Dynamic Volume™ (vpage 43, 44). • Manual Setup can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary.
• Can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary.
Setting items Setting details
Menu operation Pre Assign Normal : Set for connecting the surround Back speakers to the SURR.
Set the speakers connected BACK/FRONT HEIGHT connector in PRE OUT.

1 Press
mode.
AMP to set the remote control unit to amplifier operation to this unit. Front Height : Set for connecting the front height speakers to the SURR.
BACK/FRONT HEIGHT connector in PRE OUT.
A power amplifier (sold separately) is required for this connection.
2 Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Speaker Config. Front : Set the front speaker size.
Select speaker configuration • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low

3 Press ui to select the menu to be set or operated. and size (bass reproduction
capability).
frequencies.
• Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for
low frequencies.

4 Press ENTER to enter the setting.

NOTE
Do not use the outward
shape of the speaker to • When “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front” is automatically set to
• To return to the previous item, press RETURN. “Large”.
determine selection of a
• Exiting the Menu, press MENU while the menu is displayed. • When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Center”, “Surround“, “Surround
“Large” or “Small” speaker.
The menu display disappears. Back” and “Front Height” can not be set to “Large”.
Instead, use the frequencies
set in “Crossover Center : Set the presence and size of the center speaker.
• Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low
Items that can be set with the Manual Setup procedure Frequency” (vpage 48) as
frequencies.
the standard for determining
Speaker Setup (vpage 46) HDMI Setup (vpage 48) Audio Setup (vpage 49) bass reproduction capability. • Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for
4-1.Speaker Setup 4-2.HDMI Setup 4-3.Audio Setup low frequencies.
• None : Select when a center speaker is not connected.
1.Pre Assign Auto Lipsync : ON 1.Auto Surround Mode
2.Speaker Config. HDMI Audio Out : Amp 2.EQ Customize
3.Bass Setting HDMI Control : OFF “Large” is not displayed when “Front” is set to “Small”.
4.Distance Subwoofer : Set the presence of a subwoofer.
5.Channel Level
6.Crossover Freq. • Yes : Use a subwoofer.
• No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected.
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back [RTN]:Back [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back
When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is automatically set to
“Yes”.
Option Setup (vpage 49)
4-4.Option Setup
1.Volume Control
2.Source Delete
3.On-Screen Display
4.Remote Preset Codes
5.Quick Select Name
6.Display
7.Setup Lock
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back

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Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details
Speaker Config. Surround : Set the presence and size of the surround speakers. Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by
(Continued) • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low Set subwoofer and LFE subwoofer.
frequencies. signal range playback. • LFE : The low range signal of the channel set to “Small” speaker size is
• Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for added to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer.
low frequencies. • LFE+Main : The low range signal of all channels is added to the LFE
• None : Select when the surround speakers are not connected. signal output from the subwoofer.

• When “Surround” is set to “Large”, “Surround Back” and “Front • “Subwoofer Mode” can be set when “Speaker Config.” – “Subwoofer”

Basic version
Height” can be set to “Large”. (vpage 46) is set to “Yes”.
• When “Surround” is set to “None”, “Surround Back” and “Front • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest
Height” can automatically set to “None”. bass.
S.Back : Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. • Select “LFE+Main” if you want the bass signals to always be produced
• Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low from the subwoofer.
frequencies.
NOTE
• Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for
low frequencies. If “Front” and “Center” for “Speaker Config.” are set to “Large”, and
• None : Select when the surround back speakers are not connected. “Subwoofer Mode” is set to “LFE”, no sound may be output from the
subwoofers, depending on the input signal or selected surround mode.
• 2sp : Use two surround back speakers. LPF for LFE : Set LFE signal playback range.
• 1sp : Use only one surround back speaker. When you select this setting, • 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz
connect the surround back speaker to the left (L) channel.
Distance Unit : Set the unit of distance.

Advanced version
Even when the “S.Back“ setting is other than “None”, sound may Set distance from listening • Feet / Meters
not be emitted from the surround back speaker, depending on the position to speakers. Step : Set the minimum variable width of the distance.
playback source. In this case, make “Surround Parameter” – “S.Back” Measure beforehand the • 1ft / 0.1ft
setting other than “OFF” (vpage 42). distance from the listening • 0.1m / 0.01m
position to each speaker. FL / FR / C / SW / SL / SR / SBLz / SBRz / FHL / FHR : Select the speaker.
NOTE
z
z When the “Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” setting (vpage 47) is set to
When the “Pre Assign” setting (vpage 46) is other than “Normal”, you “1sp”, “S.Back” is displayed.
cannot make the “S.Back” setting.
Front Height : Set the presence and size of the front height speakers. • 0.0ft – 60.0ft / 0.00m – 18.00m : Set the distance.
• Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low
frequencies. • The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the “Pre Assign”
• Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for (vpage 46) and “Speaker Config.” (vpage 46) settings.
low frequencies. • Default settings :
• None : Select when the front height speakers are not connected. FL / FR / C / SW / FHL / FHR : 12.0 ft (3.6 m)
NOTE SL / SR / SBL / SBR : 10.0 ft (3.0 m)
• Set the difference in the distance between the speakers to less than 20
When the “Pre Assign” setting (vpage 46) is other than “Front Height”, ft (6.0 m).
you cannot make the “Front Height” setting.

Information
NOTE
Speakers set to “None” in “Speaker Config.” (vpage 46) are not displayed.
Default : The “Distance” settings are returned to the default settings.
• Yes : Reset to the defaults.
• No : Do not reset to the defaults.
When you select “Default” and press ENTER, the “Default Setting?”
prompt is displayed. Select either “Yes” or “No”, and press ENTER.

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Setting items Setting details HDMI Setup Default settings are underlined.
Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tone.
Set the volume of the test • FL / C / FR / SR / SBRz / SBLz / SL / FHL / FHR / SW : Select the Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.
tone to be the same when it speaker. Setting items Setting details
is output from each speaker. z When
z the “Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” setting (vpage 47) is set to
Auto Lip Sync ON : Compensated.
“1sp”, “S.Back” is displayed.
Make automatic OFF : Not compensated.
• –12.0dB – +12.0dB (0.0dB) : Adjust the volume. compensation for timing
shift in audio and video
output.
• When o is pressed while the subwoofer volume is set to “–12 dB”, the
HDMI Audio Out Amp : Play back through speakers connected to the receiver.
“Subwoofer” setting switches to “OFF”.
Select HDMI audio output TV : Play back through TV connected to the receiver.
• When “Channel Level” is adjusted, the adjusted values are set for all the
device.
surround modes. To adjust the channel level separately for the different When the HDMI control function is activated, priority is given to the TV
surround modes, use the operation see page 31. audio setting (vpage 30 “HDMI control function”).
HDMI Control ON : Use HDMI control function.
NOTE
You can link operations with OFF : Do not use HDMI control function.
• Speakers set to “None” in the “Speaker Config.” (vpage 46) settings devices connected to HDMI
are not displayed. and compatible with HDMI
• When a headphones jack is inserted in the PHONES jack of this unit, the • When a device that is not compatible with the HDMI control function is
Control.
“Channel Level” is not displayed. connected, set “HDMI Control” to “OFF”.
Default : The “Channel Level” settings are returned to the default settings. • Please consult the operating instructions for each connected component
• Yes : Reset to the defaults. to check the settings.
• No : Do not reset to the defaults. • Refer to “HDMI control function” (vpage 30) for more information about
the HDMI control function.
Crossover Frequency Crossover : Set the crossover frequency.
Set the maximum frequency • 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / NOTE
of the bass signal output 250Hz
• When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”, it consumes more standby
from each channel to
Advanced : Specify crossover frequency for each speaker. power. If you are not using this unit for an extended period, it is
the subwoofer. Set the
• Front / Center / Surround / S.Back / Front Height : Select the speaker. recommended that you unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Crossover Frequency to
• 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / • “HDMI Control” does not work when the power to the equipment is off.
suit the bass reproduction
250Hz : Set the crossover frequency. Either turn power on or set to standby.
capability of the speaker
• The HDMI control function controls operations of a TV that is compatible
being used.
with the HDMI control function. Make sure that the TV and HDMI are
• “Crossover Frequency” can be set when the “Bass Setting” – connected when you perform HDMI control.
“Subwoofer Mode” (vpage 47) setting is “LFE+Main”, or when you • If the “HDMI Control” settings have been changed, always reset the
have a speaker that is set to “Small”. power to connected devices after the change.
• Always set the crossover frequency to “80Hz”. When using small
Standby Source Last : This item is set at the last-used input source.
speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to
Sets the HDMI input source HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 : Put the respective input source into
a higher frequency.
to put into standby when standby.
• For speakers set to “Small”, sound below the crossover frequency
the power is on.
is cut from the sound output. The cut bass sound is output from the “Standby Source” can be set when “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”.
subwoofer or front speakers. Power Off Control All : If power to a connected TV is turned off independently of the input
• The speakers that can be set when “Advanced” is selected differ Links the power standby source, power to this unit is automatically set to standby.
according to the “Subwoofer Mode” setting (vpage 47). of this unit to external Video : If power to a connected TV is turned off when the input source
• When “LFE” is selected, speakers set to “Small” at “Speaker Config.” equipment. is BD / DVD / TV / SAT/CBL / GAME / V.AUX / DOCK, power to this unit is
can be set. If the speakers are set to “Large”, “Full Band” is displayed automatically set to standby.
and the setting cannot be made. OFF : This unit does not link with power to a TV.
• If set to “LFE+Main”, this setting can be made regardless of the
speaker size. “Power Off Control” can be set when “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”.

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Audio Setup Default settings are underlined. Option Setup Default settings are underlined.

Make settings for audio playback. Make various other settings.

Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details
Auto Surround Mode ON : Memorize settings. Automatically play with the last used surround Volume Control Volume Display : Set how volume is displayed.
Make setting for mode. Set the volume setting. • Relative : Display ---dB (Min), in the range –80.5 dB – 18 dB.
memorizing surround mode OFF : Do not memorize settings. Surround mode does not change • Absolute : Display in the range 0 (Min) – 99.
setting for each input signal according to input signal.

type.

Basic version
The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the • The “Volume Display” setting is applied also to the “Volume Limit” and
surround mode last used for playing the four types of input signals “Power On Level” display method.
listed below. • The “Volume Display” setting applies to all zones.
q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals Volume Limit : Make a setting for maximum volume.
w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals • OFF : Do not set a maximum volume.
e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals • –20dB (61) / –10dB (71) / 0dB (81)
r LPCM Multi-channel signals Power On Level : Define the volume setting that is active when the
EQ Customize Audyssey Byp. L/R : Set when not using “Audyssey Byp. L/R” equalizer. power is turned on.
Set so that unused equalizer • Used : Use. • Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session.
settings are not displayed • Not Used : Do not use. • – – – (0) : Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on.
when MULTEQ is pressed. • –80dB – 18dB (1 – 99) : The volume is adjusted to the set level.
Set so that “Audyssey Byp. L/R” settings can be made when
Audyssey Auto Setup is performed. Mute Level : Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on.
• Full : The sound is muted entirely.

Advanced version
Audyssey Flat : Set when not using “Audyssey Flat” equalizer.
• –40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB down.
• Used : Use.
• –20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB down.
• Not Used : Do not use.
Source Delete BD / DVD / TV / SAT/CBL / V.AUX / GAME / DOCK / TUNER : Select
Set so that “Audyssey Flat” settings can be made when Audyssey Remove from the display input source that is not used.
Auto Setup is performed. input sources that are not • ON : Use this source.
Manual : Set when not using the “Manual” equalizer. used. • Delete : Do not use this source.
• Used : Use.
• Not Used : Do not use. NOTE
• Input sources being used in the various zones cannot be deleted.
• Input sources set to “Delete” cannot be selected using SOURCE SELECT.
On-Screen Display Screensaver : Make screensaver settings.
Make the settings related to • ON : The screen saver is activated during menu display, iPod or TUNER
The equalizer mode in which displays on the TV screen. screen display if no operation is performed for an approximately 3-minute
“Not Used” is selected continuous period. When you press uio p, the screensaver is
cannot be stored and cancelled and the screen before that screen saver started is displayed.
recalled in the Quick Select • OFF : Screensaver is not activated.
function. Text : Display the details of operation when switching surround mode,
input mode, etc.

Information
• ON : Turn display on.
• OFF : Turn display off.

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Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details

On-Screen Display Master Volume : Display the master volume during adjustment. Display Bright : Normal display brightness.
(Continued) • Bottom : Display at the bottom. Adjust the display Dim : Reduced display brightness.
• Top : Display at the top. brightness of this unit. Dark : Very low display brightness.
• OFF : Turn display off. OFF : Turns the display off.
When the master volume display is hard to see when superimposed Buttons on the main unit can be used for
on movie subtitles, set to “Top”. operations.
iPod : Set the iPod screen display time when the input source is “DOCK”. Each time DIMMER is pressed, the
• Always : Show display continuously. setting is changed as shown below.
• 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation.
Bright Dim
• 10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation.
• OFF : Turn display off. OFF Dark
TUNER : Set the tuner screen display time when the input source is
Setup Lock ON : Turn protection on.
“TUNER”.
Protect settings from OFF : Turn protection off.
• Always : Show display continuously.
inadvertent change.
• 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. When canceling the setting, set “Setup Lock” to “OFF”.
• 10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation.
• OFF : Turn display off. NOTE
Remote Preset Codes See “Registering preset codes” (vpage 52). When “Setup Lock” is set to “ON”, the settings listed below can no
Search a preset code to longer be changed. Also, “SETUP LOCKED!” is displayed if you attempt
register in the remote to operate related settings.
control unit. · Menu operations · Dynamic Volume™
Quick Select Name Rename Label : Select this to change the displayed name for “Quick · RESTORER · Channel Level
Change the “Quick Select” Select” shown on the screen, as desired. · MultEQ®
display title to one you • Up to 16 characters can be input. · Dynamic EQ®
prefer. • For character input, see page 35.
Template : The display name can be changed by selecting “Operation”
and “Device Name” from the previously set templates.
1. Use ui to select the name of the Quick Select setting you want to
change, then press ENTER.
2. Use ui to select “Template”, then press ENTER.
3. Use ui to select “Operation”, then press ENTER.
• Watch / Listen to / Play / For
4. Use uio p to select “Device Name”, then press ENTER.
• BD / DVD / TV / Cable TV / Satellite / DVR / VCR / iPod / V.AUX
/ LD / Movie (When “Operation” is selected to “Watch”.)
• CD / TUNER / iPod / MD / Tape / Music (When “Operation” is
selected to “Listen to”.)
• PC / Game (When “Operation” is selected to “Play”.)
• Father / Mother / Son / Daughter / Brother / Sister / Grandfather /
Grandmother / Me (When “Operation” is selected to “For”.)
Default : The changed“Quick Select Name” is returned to the default
setting.
• Yes : Reset to the defaults.
• No : Do not reset to the defaults.

50 Remote control operation Move the cursor

Confirm the setting Return to previous menu
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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Information

Simple version
Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc.
Items Setting details
Status Select Source / Name / Surround Mode / Input Mode /
Show information about Decode Mode / Video Select / Video Mode / Content Type etc.
current settings.
NOTE
The information displayed differs according to the input source.
Audio Input Signal Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode.
Show information about Signal : The input signal type.

Basic version
audio input signals. fs : The input signal’s sampling frequency.
Format : The number of channels in the input signal (front, surround, LFE).
Offset : The dialogue normalization correction value.
Flag : This is displayed when inputting signals including a surround back
channel. “MATRIX” is displayed with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix
signals, “DISCRETE” with DTS-ES Discrete signals.
Dialogue normalization function
This function is automatically activated when
playing Dolby Digital sources.
It automatically corrects the standard signal
level for individual program sources.
The correction value can be checked using

Advanced version
STATUS.
The figure is the corrected
value. This cannot be
changed.

HDMI Information HDMI Signal Information

Show information about • Resolution / Color Space / Pixel Depth
HDMI input/output signals HDMI Monitor Information
and monitor. • Interface / Suport Resolution
Auto Surround Mode Analog/PCM / Digital 2ch / Digital 5.1ch / Multi Ch
Show information about
auto surround mode
settings.
Quick Select Quick Select 1 / Quick Select 2 / Quick Select 3
Show information about • Name / Input Source / Video Select / Volume Level / MultEQ® /
“Quick select function” Dynamic EQ® / Dynamic Volume™ / Analog/PCM / Digital 2ch /
(vpage 32) settings. Digital 5.1ch / Multi Ch
Preset Channel A/B/C/D/E/F/G

Information
Show information about A1 – A8 / B1 – B8 / C1 – C8 / D1 – D8 / E1 – E8 / F1 – F8 / G1 – G8
preset channels.
TUNER

Remote control operation Move the cursor

Confirm the setting Return to previous menu 51
buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
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Operating the connected devices by remote control unit

Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit
enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. Input
Devices controllable with the remote Registering preset codes
source Input source
control unit When preset codes are registered in the included remote control unit,
select of this unit
Operating AV equipment buttons
(Operation mode) it can then be used to operate any devices you have, such as DVD
players or TVs made by different manufacturers.

1 Press the input source select – This unit (amplifier operation) In this menu, you can search and display the preset codes that can be
button (vpage 19). z BD Device registered on the BD button preset in the included remote control unit.
The operation mode of the remote
control unit is switched as shown in the
z DVD Device registered on the DVD button nnButtons used for operating the devices
z TV Device registered on the TV button q DEVICE ON, DEVICE OFF
table.
For switching power of each device on or off.
z SAT/CBL Device registered on the SAT/CBL button w uio p, ENTER, RETURN
z GAME Device registered on the GAME button For menu operation of each device.
e MENU, SETUP, TOP MENU
z V.AUX Device registered on the V.AUX button For displaying the menu of each device.
TUNER Radio of this unit r 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9
t Number button (0 – 9, +10)
DOCK Control dock for iPod y CH +, CH –
DOCK Control dock for iPod u TV POWER, TV INPUT
For operating a TV
z a preset code is registered for this button, the remote control
z If This button is enabled in any mode.
unit of this unit can control another devices.
For details on operation with the remote control unit, see pages 21
NOTE to 22, 54, and 55.
If the mode of the remote control unit is set to other than amp-
operation mode, press AMP to switch the remote control unit to the nnDefault settings for preset codes
amp-operation mode to perform the following operations: The devices shown below are registered for each input source
• For menu operation by pressing MENU button as default. Settings can be changed according to the
• For setting the channel level of the unit by pressing CH LEVEL devices to be used.
• For turning power in each device on or off by pressing DEVICE ON
Input source
or DEVICE OFF.
select Category Brand Preset code

2 Operate this unit or the device whose input source is buttons

switched. Blu-ray Disc player DENON 32258

• For details, refer to the operating instructions for each device. DVD player DENON 32134
For operations of iPod and TUNER, see the following pages. Television SONY 10810
• iPod (vpage 21)
Satellite set top box DirecTV 01377
• TUNER (vpage 22)
Cable set top box Motorola 01376
DVD player DENON 32134
z Control dock for iPod DENON 42517
z a control dock for iPod is not to be used, the preset code for
zIf
another device can be set to DOCK.

NOTE
• The preset code cannot be registered to TUNER.
• Do not register the preset code to iPod.
This button also functions as the Play button for an iPod.
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Registering preset codes

Simple version
1 control
Press AMP to set the remote
unit to amplifier operation 5 Pressing ui, select the first character of the brand
name. Then press ENTER. 8 Press the input source button on which the preset
code is to be registered (DVD, BD, SAT/CBL, DOCK,
mode. Brand Search - DVD - V.AUX, GAME or TV).
• For TV, only the preset code for the categories “TV”, “TV/DVD”, or

2 Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
1
A
B
“TV/VCR” can be registered.
• For “TV”, “TV/DVD”, or “TV/VCR” categories, only the preset
code for TV can be registered.

3 Use
C
ui to select “Manual D

9 simultaneously
E
Setup” – “Option Setup” – Hold POWER ON and DEVICE ON pressed

Basic version
“Remote Preset Codes” and then [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back for more than 3 seconds.
press ENTER. • The first character is displayed as 1, A to Z. (Initials for the brand are The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
displayed for each category.)

10 Enter a five-digit code using 0 – 9.

4-4.Option Setup
For brand names that start with numbers, select “1”.
1.Volume Control Press the buttons with an interval less than 10 seconds.

6 Pressing ui, select the brand name. Then press

2.Source Delete
3.On-Screen Display Category :DVD
4.Remote Preset Codes
5.Quick Select Name
ENTER. Brand :DENON
Code[1/3]:30490
6.Display Brand[1/1] - DVD - Setup Remote
7.Setup Lock 1.Press [Source]button.
Daewoo 2.Press and Hold 3sec.
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back Dantax both[PowerON][DeviceON]
Denon 3.Input Code with [0-9]

4 Pressing
Disney 4.Press any key to check
ui, select the category DSE device[e.g.DeviceON]

Advanced version
Durabrand [QUICK1]:OK [QUICK2]:NG
of device for preset registration.
Then press ENTER. • When the code is registered:
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
4-4-4.RC Preset Codes • When there are several pages of brand names, the pages can be • When the code is not registered correctly:
Category Search
switched by pressing the remote control unit’s CH + or CH –. The signal transmission indicator slowly flashes once. Perform
Blu-ray from step 8 again.
CD NOTE • When an input number is not correct:
CD Recorder
CABLE If the desired brand name is not listed, the supplied remote control Press POWER ON once then perform the operations from step
CABLE/PVR
DVD unit cannot control the device. Use the remote control unit supplied 8 again.
with the device to be used.

11 Operate the device being used to check the operation.

[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back

7 The procedures for registering remote control codes

and remote control preset registration are displayed.
• If the device is operating, press QUICK SELECT 1.
Go to step 12.
• If the device is not operating, press QUICK SELECT 2.
Category :DVD
Brand :DENON Go to step 13.
Code[1/3]:30490
Setup Remote
1.Press [Source]button.
2.Press and Hold 3sec.
both[PowerON][DeviceON]

Information
3.Input Code with [0-9]
4.Press any key to check
device[e.g.DeviceON]
[QUICK1]:OK [QUICK2]:NG

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Registering preset codes
Operating components
12 The screen shown below is displayed, and registration
of the preset code is completed.
The supplied remote control unit can control a component other than
this unit.
nnCD player / CD recorder operation
Operation buttons Function

Remote Preset Codes

1 Switch the input source
(vpage 19).
DEVICE ON
DEVICE OFF
Power onz
Power standbyz
setup is finished.

2 Operate the component.

uio p Cursor operation
Press [AMP]button. ENTER Enter setting
And Press [Enter]button
to return MENU. Manual search
• For details, refer to the component’s 6 7
(fast-reverse/fast-forward)
[ENT]:OK operating instructions.
1 Playback
• The menu screen is retrieved. Press AMP then ENTER.
8 9 Auto search (cue)
nnBlu-ray Disc player / HD-DVD player /
13 Either of the screens below is displayed.

q w
DVD player / DVD recorder operation
3
2
0 – 9, +10
Pause
Stop
Track selection
Operation buttons Function
DEVICE ON Power onz TV POWER TV power on/standby (Default : SONY)
Sorry. your remote is
not supported. DEVICE OFF Power standbyz TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY)
Selected code is not This function can not
matched. be used for your device CH +, – Switch channels (up/down)
Please try other codes Press [AMP]button.
MENU (Popup) Menu
And Press [Enter]button TOP MENU Top menu
to return MENU.
uio p Cursor operation
[ENT]:OK ENTER Enter setting
• The screen is displayed for 3 SETUP Setup
seconds, then the next preset RETURN Return nnDigital video recorder (PVR) /
registration screen is displayed
automatically. 6 7
Manual search video cassette recorder (VCR) operation
(fast-reverse/fast-forward)
GIf screen q is displayedH Operation buttons Function
1 Playback
The device may be operating with the preset code displayed next. DEVICE ON Power onz
8 9 Auto search (cue)
The preset registration screen is displayed. Repeat steps 8 to 11. DEVICE OFF Power standbyz
3 Pause
GIf screen w is displayedH CH +, – Switch channels (up/down)
2 Stop
The device cannot be controlled with the remote control unit supplied MENU Menu
Select title, chapter or channel
with this unit. Use the remote control unit supplied with the device 0 – 9, +10 uio p Cursor operation
selection
to be used. The menu screen is retrieved. Press AMP then ENTER. ENTER Enter setting
TV POWER TV power on/standby (Default : SONY)
SETUP Setup
TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY)
RETURN Return
Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code. Manual search
6 7
Preset codes to change the number and verify correct operation. (fast-reverse/fast-forward)
1 Playback
NOTE 8 9 Auto search (cue)
Depending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment, 3 Pause
some buttons may not operate. 2 Stop
Select title, chapter or channel
0 – 9, +10
selection
TV POWER TV power on/standby (Default : SONY)
TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY)
z
zThis may power some devices on/standby.

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Operating components
Resetting the remote control unit
nnTV operation

Simple version
Settings for the remote control unit are returned to the default setting.
Operation buttons Function
DEVICE ON
DEVICE OFF
Power onz
Power standbyz
1 Press and hold POWER ON and
DEVICE ON for at least 3 seconds.
The signal transmission indicator
CH +, – Switch channels (up/down)
flashes twice.
MENU Menu
uio p
SETUP
Cursor operation
Setup 2 Press 9, 8 and 1, in that order.
The signal transmission indicator

Basic version
ENTER Enter setting flashes four times.
RETURN Return All the settings are restored to their
Manual search defaults.
6 7
(fast-reverse/fast-forward)
1 Playback
8 9 Auto search (cue)
3 Pause
2 Stop
0 – 9, +10 Channel selection
TV POWER TV power on/standby (Default : SONY)
TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY)

Advanced version
nnSet top box for satellite (SAT) / cable (CBL) / IP
TV operation
Operation buttons Function
DEVICE ON Power onz
DEVICE OFF Power standbyz
CH +, – Switch channels (up/down)
MENU Menu
uio p Cursor operation
ENTER Enter setting
SETUP Guide
RETURN Return
Manual search
6 7
(fast-reverse/fast-forward)
1 Playback
8 9 Auto search (cue)

Information
3 Pause
2 Stop
0 – 9, +10 Channel selection
TV POWER TV power on/standby (Default : SONY)
TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY)

z
zThis may power some devices on/standby.
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Information

Information
Here, we list various information related to this unit.
Please refer to this information as needed.

F Part names and functions vpage 57

F Other information vpage 61
F Troubleshooting vpage 68
F Specifications vpage 70
F Index vpage 71

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Part names and functions

Simple version
Front panel Display
For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i u y
Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1

Basic version
q w e r t
Q9 W0 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 q Decoder indicators o AUDYSSEY MULTEQ indicators
These light when the respective decoders are Lighting is as follows, depending on the setting
operating. of “Dynamic EQ” (vpage  44) and “Dynamic
w Input signal indicators Volume” (vpage 44).
e Information display When “Dynamic EQ” and
The input source name, surround mode, setting “Dynamic Volume” are “ON”.

q w e r t y u io Q0 values and other information are displayed here. When “Dynamic EQ” is “ON” and
“Dynamic Volume” is “OFF”.

Advanced version
r Front speaker indicator
q Power operation button Q2 V.AUX INPUT connectors··························· (17) Lights when audio signals are being output from When “Dynamic EQ” and
(ON/STANDBY)······································· (6, 11) Remove the cap covering the connectors when the speakers. “Dynamic Volume” are “OFF”.
Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). you want to use them. t QUICK SELECT indicators Q0 Surround back indicator
w Power indicator··········································· (11) The indicator corresponding to the memory for Lights when audio signals are being output from
e Headphones jack which Quick Select functionis set, lights (“Quick the surround back speakers (vpage 47).
When the headphones are plugged into this select function” (vpage 32)).
Q1 Input mode indicators
jack, audio will no longer be output from the y Master volume indicator Set the audio input modes for the different input
connected speakers or from the PRE OUT When performing setting operations, displays sources (vpage 39).
connectors. Q3 Master volume indicator the menu number.
Q4 Display·························································· (57) Q2 RESTORER indicator
NOTE u Sleep timer indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is
To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume
Q5 Remote control sensor······························· (60) This lights when the sleep mode is selected selected (vpage 45).
Q6 TUNING PRESET button····························· (22) (vpage 31).
level excessively when using headphones. Q3 HDMI indicator
r QUICK SELECT buttons······························ (32) Q7 SOURCE SELECT knob······························· (19) i MUTE indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections.
This lights when the mute mode is selected
t MENU button··············································· (36) Q8 SOURCE button··········································· (19) Q4 Tuner reception mode indicators
(vpage 19).
y Cursor buttons (uio p)··················· (34 – 36) Q9 VIDEO SELECT button································ (39) These light according to the reception conditions
W0 iPod PLAY button········································ (21) when the input source is set to “TUNER”.
u ENTER button······································ (34 – 36)

Information
STEREO: In the FM mode, this light when
i RETURN button··································· (34 – 36) W1 Sleep timer button (SLEEP)························ (31) receiving analog stereo broadcasts.
o SURROUND MODE buttons················· (23, 70) W2 RESTORER button······································· (45) TUNED: Lights when the broadcast is properly
W3 DYNAMIC EQ® button································ (44) tuned in.
Q0 SETUP MIC jack······································· (8, 29)
AUTO: This light when in the auto tuning mode.
Q1 MASTER VOLUME control knob················ (19) W4 DYNAMIC VOLUME™ button···················· (44)
W5 MULTEQ® button·································· (43, 49)
W6 DIMMER button··········································· (50)
W7 STATUS button··········································· (51)
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Rear panel
See the page indicated in parentheses ( ).

Q1 Q0 o i

q w e rt y u
q FM/AM antenna terminals······················································ (18) u Speaker terminals·························································· (5, 28, 29) NOTE
w Analog audio connectors··················································(16 – 18) i Power cord·················································································· (5) • Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel.
e PRE OUT connector························································ (5, 28, 29) o HDMI connectors······································································ (15) Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
r S-VIDEO connector·································································· (18) Q0 Digital audio connectors···················································· (16, 17) • Do not put your finger or foreign object in the fan opening. Doing so
could cause injury or unit failure.
t VIDEO connectors······························································ (16, 17) Q1 DOCK CONTROL jack······························································· (18)
y COMPONENT VIDEO connectors············································ (17)

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Remote control unit

Simple version
For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).

Q6 q DEVICE power buttons························· (52, 53) W1 ENTER button······································ (34 – 36)

w Signal transmission indicator···················· (53) W2 RESTORER button······································· (45)
q Q7 e Input source select buttons························ (19) W3 INPUT MODE button··································· (39)
r QUICK SELECT buttons······························ (32) W4 Number buttons······························ (22, 54, 55)
w t Muting button (MUTE)······························· (19) W5 Character buttons······································· (35)
y Channel buttons (CH)···························· (22, 54) W6 MEMORY button········································· (22)

Basic version
u SOURCE SELECT button···························· (19) W7 Video select button (V.SEL)······················· (32)
e i MENU button··············································· (36) W8 Sleep timer button (SLEEP)························ (31)
o Cursor buttons (uio p)··················· (34 – 36) NOTE
Q0 SEARCH button····························· (20 – 22, 36) The SAT TU button cannot be used.
Q1 System buttons························· (21, 22, 54, 55)
• Skip button (8, 9)
r • Play button (1)
• Search button (6, 7)
• Pause button (3)
t • Stop button (2)
Tuner system buttons································· (22)
y Q8 • FM/AM band switching button (BAND)

Advanced version
• Tuning mode button (MODE)
u • Tuning down / Tuning up button (TUNING df)
i Q9 Q2 Audyssey buttons··························· (43, 44, 49)
• MULTEQ® button
o • Dynamic EQ® button (DYN EQ)
• Dynamic Volume™ button (DYN VOL)
Q0 W0 Q3 Surround mode buttons····························· (23)
W1 • STANDARD button
• Direct / Stereo button (D/ST)
Q1 • DSP simulation button (SIMULATION)
Q4 SHIFT button·········································· (22, 35)
Q2 W2 Q5 TV operation buttons
(TV POWER / INPUT)·································· (55)
Q3 W3
Q6 Remote control signal transmitter············ (60)
W4 Q7 Power buttons (POWER ON / OFF)······· (6, 11)
W5
Q8 Master volume control buttons (VOL)······ (19)

Information
Q4 W6 Q9 Channel level button (CH LEVEL)·············· (31)
W7 W0 RETURN button··································· (34 – 36)
Q5
W8

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Remote control unit

Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
q Slide the rear lid in the w Load the two batteries
direction of the arrow and properly as indicated by
remove it. the marks in the battery
compartment.

R6/AA

30°
30°

Approx. 23 ft /7 m

e Put the rear cover back on.

NOTE NOTE
The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
• Insert the specified batteries in the remote control unit.
operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate
strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. (The
light.
supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.)
• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction,
following the q and w marks in the battery compartment.
• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
• Do not use two different types of batteries.
• Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in
flames.
• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in
use for long periods.
• Used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with the local
regulations regarding battery disposal.

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Other information

Simple version
nn Trademark information (vpage 61)
Trademark information
This product uses the following technologies:
nn Surround (vpage 62)
nn Explanation of terms (vpage 66) Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Basic version
Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under

U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674;
5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616;
6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929;
7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued & pending.
DTS and the Symbol are registered
trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master
Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks
of DTS, Inc. Product includes software.
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Advanced version
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Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
Manufactured under license from
Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and
foreign patents pending. Audyssey
MultEQ® is a registered trademark
of Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey
Dynamic EQ® is a registered trademark
of Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey
Dynamic Volume™ is a trademark of
Audyssey Laboratories.
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Surround
This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater.

Surround modes and surround parameters

This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each surround mode.

Symbols in the table

S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set.
D This indicates the audio output channels. The output channels depend on the settings of “Speaker Config.” (vpage 46).
Channel output Surround Parameter (vpage 41)
Surround mode (vpage 23) Cinema EQ. DRC D. Comp LFE
Front Surround Surround Back Mode Delay Time Effect Lev. Room Size
Center Front Height L/R Subwoofer z5 z9 z10 z11
L/R L/R L/R (vpage 41) (vpage 42) (vpage 42) (vpage 42)
(vpage 41) (vpage 41) (vpage 41) (vpage 41)
DIRECT (2channel) S Dz3 S S
DIRECT (Multi-channel) S D D Dz1 Dz1 D S S S
STEREO S D S S S
MULTI CH IN S D D D Dz2 D S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz S D D D D Sz4 S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D D D S Sz6 S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S D D D S Sz7 S S
DTS NEO:6 S D D D D S Sz6 S S
DOLBY DIGITAL S D D D Dz2 D Sz8 S S
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus S D D D Dz2 D Sz8 S S
DOLBY TrueHD S D D D Dz2 D Sz8 S S
DTS SURROUND S D D D Dz2 D Sz8 S S
DTS 96/24 S D D D Dz2 D Sz8 S S
DTS-HD S D D D Dz2 D Sz8 S S
DTS Express S D D D Dz2 D Sz8 S S
MULTI CH STEREO S D D D Dz2 D S S
ROCK ARENA S D D D Dz2 D S S S S
JAZZ CLUB S D D D Dz2 D S S S S
MONO MOVIE S D D D Dz2 D S S S S
VIDEO GAME S D D D Dz2 D S S S S
MATRIX S D D D Dz2 D S S S
VIRTUAL S Dz3 S S
z1 A signal for each channel contained in an input signal is output as audio.
z2 If “Surround Parameter” – “Front Height” (vpage 42)is set to “ON”, sound is output from the front height speakers.
z3 Only when “Subwoofer Mode” is set to “LFE+Main” (vpage 47), sound is output from the subwoofer.
z4 If this surround mode is selected, only the “Height” mode setting is available for “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” (vpage 41).
z5 For HD Audio whose sampling frequency of an input signal is more than 96kHz, this sound parameter cannot be set.
z6 This item can be selected when “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” (vpage 41) is set to “Cinema”.
z7 This item can be selected when “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” (vpage 41) is set to “Cinema” or “Pro Logic”.
z8 This item cannot be set when “Surround Parameter” – “S.Back” (vpage 42) is set to “PLgx Music”.
z9 This item can be selected when a Dolby TrueHD signal is played.
z10 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is played.
z11 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal or DVD-Audio is played.

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Surround Parameter (vpage 41)
NEO:6 Music Audyssey Settingsz20 (vpage 43)
PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only
mode only Tone RESTORER
Surround mode (vpage 23) AFDM Front Height z15 z19
S.Back Height Gain Subwoofer Dynamic
z12 z13 (vpage 43) Dynamic EQ® (vpage 45)
(vpage 42)
(vpage 42)
(vpage 42)
(vpage 43) (vpage 43) Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image MultEQ® Volume™
z17
(vpage 42) (vpage 42) (vpage 42) (vpage 41) (vpage 43) z18
(vpage 44)
(vpage 44)
DIRECT (2 channel) Sz3
DIRECT (Multi-channel)
STEREO S S S S S

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MULTI CH IN S S S Sz14 S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz S S S S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S S S S S S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S S S S S S S S S S
DTS NEO:6 S S S S S S S
DOLBY DIGITAL S S S Sz14 S S S S
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus S S S Sz14 S S S S
DOLBY TrueHD S S S Sz14 S S S S
DTS SURROUND S S S Sz14 S S S S
DTS 96/24 S S S Sz14 S S S S
DTS-HD S S S Sz14 S S S S
DTS Express S S S Sz14 S S S S

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MULTI CH STEREO S S S S S S S
ROCK ARENA S S Sz16 S S S S
JAZZ CLUB S S S S S S S
MONO MOVIE S S S S S S S
VIDEO GAME S S S S S S S
MATRIX S S S S S S S
VIRTUAL S S S S S
z3 Only when “Subwoofer Mode” is set to “LFE+Main” (vpage 47), sound is output from the subwoofer.
z12 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS or DVD-Audio signal is played.
z13 If “Speaker Config.” – “Front Height” (vpage 47) is set to “None”, this item cannot be selected.
z14 This item can be selected when “Surround Parameter” – “Front Height” (vpage 42) is set to “ON”.
z15 This item cannot be set when “Dynamic EQ” (vpage 44) is set to “ON”.
z16 In this surround mode, bass is +6 dB, and treble is +4 dB. (Default)
z17 This item cannot be set when “MultEQ” (vpage 43) is set to “OFF” or “Manual”.
z18 This item cannot be set when “Dynamic EQ” (vpage 44) is set to “OFF”.
z19 This item can be set when the input signal is analog, PCM 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.
z20 For HD Audio whose sampling frequency of an input signal is more than 96 kHz, this sound parameter cannot be set.

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nnTypes of input signals, and corresponding surround modes
This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode.

Symbols in the table

F This indicates the default surround mode.
D This indicates the surround mode that is fixed when “AFDM” (vpage 42) is set to “ON”.
S This indicates the selectable surround mode.
Input signal types and formats
PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL
Surround mode (vpage 23) NOTE DTS-HD DOLBY
ANALOG DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY
LINEAR PCM LINEAR PCM High DTS DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL EX
Master DSCRT MTRX DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL
(multi ch) (2ch) Resolution EXPRESS (5.1ch) TrueHD DIGITAL Plus (With no
Audio (With Flag) (With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1/5/4ch) (4/3ch) (2ch)
Audio Flag)
DTS SURROUND
DTS-HD MSTR F
DTS-HD HI RES F
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 z1z3 FD
DTS ES MTRX6.1 z1z3 FD
DTS SURROUND S S F
DTS 96/24 F
DTS (–HD) + PLgx CINEMA z2z3 S S S S S S S
DTS (–HD) + PLgx MUSIC z1z3 S S S S S S S
DTS (–HD) + PLgz z4 S S S S S S S
DTS EXPRESS F
DTS (–HD) + NEO:6 z1z3 S S S S S S
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA S S S
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC S S S
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY TrueHD F
DOLBY DIGITAL+ F
DOLBY DIGITAL EX z1z3 S S S S
DOLBY (D+) (HD) +EX z1z3 S S
DOLBY DIGITAL S F F F
DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgx CINEMA z2z3 S S FD S S S
DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgx MUSIC z1z3 S S S S S S
DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgz z4 S S S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA z1z3 S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC z1z3 S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME z1z3 S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz z4 S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC S S S
z1 If “Speaker Config.“ – “S.Back“ (vpage 47) is set to “None”, this surround mode cannot be selected.
z2 If “Speaker Config.“ – “S.Back“ (vpage 47) is set to “1sp” or “None”, this surround mode cannot be selected.
z3 This surround mode can be selected when “Pre Assign” (vpage 46) is set to “Normal”.
z4 If “Speaker Config.“ – “Front Height“ (vpage 47) is set to “None”, this surround mode cannot be selected.

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Input signal types and formats
PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL
Surround mode (vpage 23) NOTE DTS-HD DOLBY
ANALOG DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY
LINEAR PCM LINEAR PCM High DTS DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL EX
Master DSCRT MTRX DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL
(multi ch) (2ch) Resolution EXPRESS (5.1ch) TrueHD DIGITAL Plus (With no
Audio (With Flag) (With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1/5/4ch) (4/3ch) (2ch)
Audio Flag)
MULTI CH IN
MULTI CH IN F
MULTI CH IN + PLgx CINEMA z2z3 S
MULTI CH IN + PLgx MUSIC z1z3 S

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MULTI CH IN + PLgz z4 S
MULTI CH IN + Dolby EX z1z3 S
MULTI CH IN 7.1 z3 F D (7.1)
DIRECT
DIRECT S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
DSP SIMULATION
MULTI CH STEREO S S S S S S S S S S S S
ROCK ARENA S S S S S S S S S S S S
JAZZ CLUB S S S S S S S S S S S S
MONO MOVIE S S S S S S S S S S S S
VIDEO GAME S S S S S S S S S S S S
MATRIX S S S S S S S S S S S S
VIRTUAL S S S S S S S S S S S S

Advanced version
STEREO
STEREO F S F S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
z1 If “Speaker Config.“ – “S.Back“ (vpage 47) is set to “None”, this surround mode cannot be selected.
z2 If “Speaker Config.“ – “S.Back“ (vpage 47) is set to “1sp” or “None”, this surround mode cannot be selected.
z3 This surround mode can be selected when “Pre Assign” (vpage 46) is set to “Normal”.
z4 If “Speaker Config.“ – “Front Height“ (vpage 47) is set to “None”, this surround mode cannot be selected.

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Explanation of terms
A Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic gx DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital signal format Dolby Pro Logic gx is a further improved version of DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround
Adobe RGB color / Adobe YCC601 color
developed by Dolby Laboratories. the Dolby Pro Logic g matrix decoding technology. format of DTS, Inc., compatible with a sampling
Like x.v.Color, each of these color spaces defines
A total of 5.1 channels are played: 3 front channels Audio signals recorded in 2 channels are decoded frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz and up to 5.1 channels
a palette of available colors that is larger than the
(“FL” , “FR” and “C”), 2 surround channels to achieve a natural sound with up to 7.1 channels. of digital discrete surround sound.
traditional RGB color model, and closer to the full
(“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” channel for low There are three modes: “Music” suited for playing DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1
range of colors perceptible to the human eye.
frequencies. music, “Cinema” suited for playing movies, and DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete
Audyssey Dynamic EQ®
Because of this, there is no crosstalk between “Game” which is optimized for playing games. digital audio format adding a surround back (SB)
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of
channels and a realistic sound field with a “three- Dolby Pro Logic gz channel to the DTS digital surround sound.
deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased
dimensional” feeling (sense of distance, movement Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals
by taking into account human perception and room
and positioning) is achieved. Home Entertainment through the addition of a pair is also possible according to the decoder.
acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem
A realistic, powerful sense of presence is achieved of front height channels. Compatible with stereo, DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1
with Audyssey MultEQ® to provide well-balanced
when playing movie sources in AV rooms as well. 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel content, Dolby Pro DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital
sound for every listener at any volume level.
Dolby Digital EX Logic gz provides enhanced spaciousness, depth audio format inserting a surround back (SB) channel
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™
Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format and dimension to movies, concert video and video to the DTS digital surround sound through matrix
Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of
proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users game playback while maintaining the full integrity encoding. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel
large variations in volume level between television
to enjoy in their homes the “DOLBY DIGITAL of the source mix. audio signals is also possible according to the
programs, commercials, and between the soft and
SURROUND EX” audio format jointly developed by Dolby Pro Logic gz identifies and decodes spatial decoder.
loud passages of movies. Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films. cues that occur naturally in all content, directing DTS Express
is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the
The 6.1 channels of sound, including surround back this information to the front height channels, DTS Express is an audio format supporting low bit
playback volume is adjusted automatically, the
channels, provide improved sound positioning and complementing the performance of left and right rates (max. 5.1 channels, 24 to 256 kbps).
perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround
expression of space. surround sound speakers. Content that is encoded DTS-HD
impression, and dialog clarity remain the same.
Dolby Digital Plus with Dolby Pro Logic gz height channel information This audio technology provides higher sound quality
Audyssey MultEQ®
Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal can be even more revealing, with perceptually and enhanced functionality than the conventional
Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution
format that is compatible with up to 7.1 channels discrete height channel information bringing an DTS and is adopted as an optional audio for Blu-ray
that calibrates any audio system so that it can
of discrete digital sound and also improves sound exciting new dimension to home entertainment. Disc. This technology supports multi-channel, high
achieve optimum performance for every listener
quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance. Dolby Pro Logic gz, with front height channels is data transfer speed, high sampling frequency, and
in a large listening area. Based on several room
It is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby also an ideal alternative for households that cannot lossless audio playback. Maximum 7.1-channels are
measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization
Digital, so it offers greater flexibility in response to support the placement of back surround speakers supported in Blu-ray Disc.
solution that corrects for both time and frequency
the source signal and the conditions of the playback of a typical 7.1-channel system but may have DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
response problems in the listening area and also
equipment. bookshelf space available to support the addition of DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved
performs a fully automated surround system setup.
Dolby TrueHD height speakers. version of the conventional DTS, DTS-ES and
Auto Lip Sync
Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology Downmix DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible with
If you connect the receiver to a TV that supports the
developed by Dolby Laboratories, using lossless This function converts the number of channels of sampling frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to
Auto Lip Sync function, it can automatically correct
coding technology to faithfully reproduce the sound surround audio to less number of channels and 7.1 channels of discrete digital sound. High data
delay between the audio and video.
of the studio master. plays back. bit rate performance provides high quality sound.
D This format is compatible with a maximum sampling DTS This format is fully compatible with conventional
Deep Color frequency of 96 kHz and up to 7.1 channels, so it is This is an abbreviation of Digital Theater System, products, including conventional DTS digital
This technology allows expression of more number used for applications particularly prioritizing sound which is a digital audio system developed by DTS. surround 5.1-channel data.
of colors than the conventional 8 bits and can quality. When playing back audio by connecting this system DTS-HD Master Audio
reproduce colors close to natural ones without color Dolby Pro Logic g with a device such as DTS amplifier, accurate sound DTS-HD Master Audio is DTS, Inc’s lossless audio
streak. Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology field position and realistic sound effect as if you are format compatible with up to 96 kHz/7.1 channels.
developed by Dolby Laboratories. in a movie theater can be obtained. The lossless audio coding technology faithfully
Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into DTS 96/24 reproduces the sound of the studio master. It is fully
5 channels to achieve an excellent surround effect. DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high compatible with conventional products, including
The surround channel signals are converted into sound quality playback in 5.1 channels with a conventional DTS digital surround 5.1-channel data.
stereo and full band signals (with a frequency sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization
response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to create on DVD-Video.
a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a rich
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Explanation of terms

Simple version
DTS NEO:6™ Surround P X
DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology Progressive (sequential scanning) x.v.Color
for achieving 6.1-channel surround playback This is a scanning system of video signal that This function lets HDTVs display colors more
with 2-channel sources. It includes “DTS NEO:6 displays 1 frame of video as one image. Compared accurately. It enables display with natural, vivid
Cinema” suited for playing movies and “DTS to the interlace system, this system provides colors. “x.v.Color” is a Sony registered trademark.
NEO:6 Music” suited for playing music. images with less flickering and bleeding.
Dynamic range Protection Circuit
The difference between the maximum undistorted This is a function to prevent damage to components
sound level and the minimum sound level that is within the power supply when an abnormality
discernible above the noise emitted by the device. such as an overload, excess voltage occurs or

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H temperature for any reason.
HDCP In this unit, the power indicator blinks and the unit
When transmitting digital signals between devices, enters standby mode when an abnormality occurs.
this copyright protection technology encrypts S
the signals to prevent content from being copied Sampling frequency
without authorization. Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave
HDMI (analog signal) at regular intervals and expressing
This is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia the height of the wave at each reading in digitized
Interface, which is an AV digital interface that can format (producing a digital signal).
be connected to a TV or amplifier. Video signal and The number of readings taken in one second is
audio signal can be connected using 1 cable. called the “sampling frequency”. The larger the
L value, the closer the reproduced sound is to the

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LFE original.
This is an abbreviation of Low Frequency Effect, S/PDIF
which is an output channel that emphasizes One of the standards for digital transmission of
low frequency effect sound. Surround audio is audio signals.
intensified by outputting 20 Hz to 120 Hz deep Speaker impedance
bass. This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω
(ohms). Greater power can be obtained with this
M value smaller.
MP3 (MPEG Audio layer 3) sYCC601 color
This is an internationally standardized audio data Like x.v.Color, each of these color spaces defines
compression scheme, using the “MPEG-1” video a palette of available colors that is larger than the
compression standard. It compresses the data traditional RGB color model, and closer to the full
volume to about one eleventh its original size while range of colors perceptible to the human eye.
maintaining sound quality equivalent to a music CD.
W
MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2,
MPEG-4 WMA (Windows Media Audio)
These are the names for digital compression format This is audio compression technology developed by
standards used for the encoding of video and audio. Microsoft Corporation.
Video standards include “MPEG-1 Video”, “MPEG- WMA data can be encoded using Windows

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2 Video”, “MPEG-4 Visual”, “MPEG-4 AVC”. Audio Media® Player Ver.7, 7.1, Windows Media®Player
standards include “MPEG-1 Audio”, “MPEG-2 for Windows® XP and Windows Media® Player 9
Audio”, “MPEG-4 AAC”. Series.
To encode WMA files, only use applications
authorized by Microsoft Corporation. If you use
an unauthorized application, the file may not work
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Troubleshooting
If a problem should arise, first check the following: GAudioH
1. Are the connections correct? Symptom Cause/Solution Page
2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?
3. Are the other components operating properly? Audio is not output. • Check the connections for all devices. 5, 15 – 18
If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, • Check the speaker connections. 5, 28, 29
there may be a malfunction. • Check whether the audio device power is turned on. 6
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. • Adjust the master volume. 19
• Cancel the mute mode. 19
GGeneralH • Select a suitable input source. 19
• Select a suitable input mode. 40
Symptom Cause/Solution Page • Disconnect the headphones. No sound is output from the speakers 57
Power does not turn • Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power 5 or the PRE OUT connectors when headphones are connected.
on. outlet. No sound is • Check if the surround speakers are connected to the SURROUND –
• The protection circuit is active. Disconnect the power plug from 5, 67 produced from terminals.
the electric outlet, wait 5 to 10 seconds and then insert it back surround speaker.
into the outlet.
No sound is • Set “Pre Assign” on the menu to “Normal”. 46
Display is off. • Set “Display” on the menu to something other than “OFF”. 50 produced from • Set “Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” on the menu to something 47
surround back other than “None”.
The power indicator • The temperature inside the unit has risen. Please turn off power –
speaker. • Set “Surround Parameter” – “S.Back” on the menu to something 42
is blinking red once, and re-apply the power after the temperature has fallen
other than “OFF”.
in intervals of sufficiently.
• Set the surround mode to something other than “STEREO”. 23
approximately 2 • Please re-install this unit in a place having good ventilation. –
seconds. No sound is • Set “Surround Parameter” – “Front Height” on the menu to 42
produced from front “ON”.
The power indicator • Please use speakers which have the specified impedance. 4
height speaker. • Set “Pre Assign” on the menu to “Front Height”. 46
is blinking red • The speaker cable has shorted (is touching). Firmly twist the core 4
• Set “Speaker Config.” – “Surround” on the menu to something 47
in intervals of wire in the speaker cable, and then re-connect it to the speaker
other than “None”.
approximately 0.5 terminal.
seconds. No sound is • Check the subwoofer connections. 5, 28, 29
produced from • Turn on the subwoofer’s power. 6
After turning on the • This unit amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and please –
subwoofer. • Set “Speaker Config.” – “Subwoofer” on the menu to “Yes”. 46
power, the power contact the DENON service adviser.
• If “Front” and “Center” for “Speaker Config.” are set to “Large”, 46, 47
indicator is blinking
and “Subwoofer Mode” is set to “LFE”, no sound may be output
red in intervals of
from the subwoofers, depending on the input signal or selected
approximately 0.5
surround mode.
seconds.
DTS sound is not • Set “Decode Mode” on the menu to “Auto” or “DTS”. 40
Set does not operate • Reset the microprocessor. 70
output.
properly.
Dolby TrueHD, DTS- • Make HDMI connections. 14
GVideoH HD, Dolby Digital
Symptom Cause/Solution Page Plus audio is not
output.
No picture appears. • Check the TV connection. 5
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GHDMIH GRemote control unitH
Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page

Simple version
No audio is • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. 14 The set cannot be • Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. 60
output with HDMI • When outputting HDMI audio from the speakers, set “HDMI 48 operated with the • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft / 60
connection. Audio Out” on the menu to “Amp”. remote control unit. 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°.
• When outputting HDMI audio from a TV, set “HDMI Audio Out” 48 • Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control 60
on the menu to “TV”. unit.
No video is • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. 14 • Insert the batteries in the proper direction, checking the q and 60
output with HDMI • Set the input source to match the connected HDMI connector. 14, 19 w marks.
connection. • Check whether the TV is compatible with copyright protection 14 • The set’s remote control sensor is exposed to strong light (direct 60
(HDCP). If connected to a device not compatible with HDCP, video sunlight, inverter type fluorescent bulb light, etc.). Move the set

Basic version
will not be output correctly. to a place in which the remote control sensor will not be exposed
to strong light.
When the following • Set “HDMI Control” on the menu to “OFF”. To operate power 30, 48
operations are only for each device, set “Power Off Control” to “OFF”.
performed on
devices compatible
with HDMI control,
the same operations
occur on this unit.
• Power ON/OFF
• Switching audio
output devices
• Adjust volume
• Switch input source

Advanced version
GRadioH
Symptom Cause/Solution Page
Reception fails, or • Change the antenna orientation or position. 18
there is a lot of noise • Separate the AM loop antenna from the unit. 18
or distortion. • Use an FM outdoor antenna. 18
• Separate the antenna from other connection cables. 18
GiPodH
Symptom Cause/Solution Page
iPod cannot be • Check the iPod connections. 18
played. • Plug the control dock for iPod’s AC adapter into a power outlet. –
• Switch the input source to “DOCK”. 19
“Connection Error” • Unable to communicate properly. Turn off the power to this unit, –
is displayed. disconnect the iPod and then reconnect it.
“Not Support” is • The iPod connected to the unit is not compatible. Please make 21
displayed. sure the iPod you are connecting is compatible.

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• The software version of the connected iPod is an old one. Please –
update to the latest version.
“Connection Error” • The iPod is not responding. Turn off the power to this unit, –
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Resetting the microprocessor Specifications

Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed.
When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values.
nn Audio section
ON/STANDBY SURROUND MODE 1 • Power amplifier
Rated output: Front:
75 W + 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
120 W + 120 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Center:
75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
120 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround:
75 W + 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
120 W + 120 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Output connectors: 6 – 16 Ω
• Analog
Input sensitivity/Input impedance: 200 mV/47 kΩ
SURROUND MODE 0 Frequency response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
S/N: 98 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode)

1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY. nn Video section

• Standard video connectors
Input/output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing SURROUND MODE 0 and

SURROUND MODE 1.
Frequency response:
• Color component video connector
Input/output level and impedance:
5 Hz – 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB

Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

3 Once the display starts flashing at intervals of about 1 second, release the two PB / CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
PR / CR signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
buttons. Frequency response: 5 Hz – 60 MHz — +0, –3 dB

nn Tuner section [FM] [AM]

(Note: μV at 75 Ω, 0 dBf = 1 x 10–15 W)
If in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 second, start over from step 1.
Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz 520 kHz – 1710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity: 1.2 μV (12.8 dBf) 18 μV
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 2.8 μV (20.2 dBf)
S/N (IHF-A): MONO 70 dB
STEREO 67 dB
Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.7 %
STEREO 1.0 %
nn General
Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 360 W
0.1 W (Standby)
3 W (CEC standby)
Maximum external dimensions: 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 381 (D) mm (17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 15”)
Weight: 9.2 kg (20 lbs 4.5 oz)

nn Remote Control Unit (RC-1147)

Batteries: R6/AA Type (two batteries)
Maximum external dimensions: 53 (W) x 224 (H) x 28 (D) mm (2-3/32” x 8-13/16” x 1-7/64”)
Weight: 160 g (5.6 oz, including batteries)

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

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Index Coaxial digital cable············································· 17 vvE vvO
Component video cable······································ 17
Effect Lev.··························································· 42 On-Screen Display··············································· 49

Simple version
Condensation························································ 2
vvNumerics EQ Customize····················································· 49 Optical cable························································ 16
Connection
2.1-channel···················································· 27, 29 Antenna···························································· 18 Error messages (Auto Setup)······························ 10 Option Setup······················································· 49
3D········································································ 14 Blu-ray Disc player······································ 15, 16 Display······························································ 50
5.1-channel···························································· 4 vvF On-Screen Display············································ 49
Cable TV···························································· 17
6.1-channel···················································· 27, 28 Control dock for iPod········································· 18 FM indoor antenna·············································· 18 Quick Select Name··········································· 50
7.1-channel···················································· 27, 28 Digital camcorder·············································· 17 Front Height·················································· 42, 47 Remote Preset Codes······································ 50
DVD player·················································· 15, 16 Front height speaker····································· 27, 28 Setup Lock························································ 50
vvA Game console··················································· 15 Front Panel·························································· 57 Source Delete··················································· 49
Accessories··························································· 1 HDMI································································ 14 Volume Control················································· 49

Basic version
Adjust CH···························································· 45 Power cord·························································· 5 vvH
Adobe RGB color / Adobe YCC601 color············ 66 HDCP···························································· 14, 67
vvP
Satellite tuner···················································· 17
AFDM·································································· 42 Set-top box··················································15, 17 HDMI····························································· 14, 67 Panorama···························································· 42
AM loop antenna················································· 18 Speaker························································· 4, 28 HDMI 1.4······················································· 14, 15 Parameter Check················································· 10
ARC····································································· 15 TV··························································· 5, 15, 16 HDMI Audio Out················································· 48 Playback
Audio Adjust························································ 41 Crossover Frequency·········································· 48 HDMI cable····················································· 5, 15 Blu-ray Disc player············································ 20
Audio cable················································ 5, 16, 17 HDMI Control················································ 30, 48 Control dock for iPod········································· 20
Audio Delay························································· 45 vvD HDMI Setup························································ 48 Direct································································ 25
Audio Setup························································· 49 D.Comp······························································· 41 Headphones························································ 57 DVD player························································ 20
Audyssey Auto Setup······································ 6, 29 Decode Mode····················································· 40 Height Gain························································· 43 FM/AM broadcasts··········································· 22
Audyssey Dynamic EQ·································· 44, 66 Deep Color···················································· 14, 66 Standard··························································· 23
Audyssey Dynamic Volume·························· 44, 66 DENON original surround mode·························· 25 vvI Stereo······························································· 25
Audyssey MultEQ··································· 43, 57, 66 Dimension··························································· 42 Information·························································· 51 Playback Mode (Control dock for iPod)··············· 40

Advanced version
Audyssey Settings·············································· 43 Display··························································· 50, 57 Audio Input Signal············································· 51 Power Off Control··············································· 48
Auto Lip Sync················································ 48, 66 Distance······························································ 47 Auto Surround Mode········································ 51 Power On Level·················································· 49
Auto Preset························································· 37 Dolby HDMI Information············································· 51 Pre Assign··························································· 46
Auto Setup······················································ 6, 29 Dolby Digital··············································· 24, 66 Preset Channel················································· 51 Preset codes················································· 50, 52
Auto Surround Mode··········································· 49 Dolby Digital EX·········································· 24, 66 Quick Select······················································ 51 Preset Name······················································· 38
Dolby Digital Plus········································ 24, 66 Status································································ 51 Preset Skip·························································· 37
vvB Dolby Pro Logic II·············································· 66 Input Assign························································ 38 Presetting radio stations····································· 22
Banana plug··························································· 4 Dolby Pro Logic IIx············································ 66 Input Mode·························································· 39 Progressive························································· 67
Base Curve Copy················································· 45 Dolby Pro Logic IIz·······································27, 66 Input Setup·························································· 36 Protection circuit················································· 67
Bass···································································· 43 Dolby TrueHD·············································· 24, 66 Input signal···················································· 24, 64
Bass Setting························································ 47 iPod PLAY··························································· 21
vvQ
Downmix····························································· 66
Browse mode······················································ 20 DRC····································································· 41 Quick select························································ 32
DTS······························································· 24, 66 vvL Quick Select Name············································· 50
vvC DTS 96/24··················································· 24, 66 LFE································································ 41, 67
Cable DTS-ES Discrete 6.1··································· 24, 66 Listening mode··················································· 23
vvR
Audio cable··············································5, 16, 17 DTS-ES Matrix 6.1······································ 24, 66 Listening position·················································· 7 Rear panel··························································· 58
Coaxial digital cable·········································· 17 DTS-HD······················································· 24, 66 Reference Level Offset······································· 44
Component video cable···································· 17 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio························ 66 vvM Remote control unit······································ 52, 59

Information
HDMI cable··················································· 5, 15 DTS-HD Master Audio······································ 66 Manual EQ·························································· 45 Inserting the batteries······································· 60
Optical cable····················································· 16 DTS Digital Surround········································ 66 Manual Setup······················································ 46 Operating components····································· 54
Speaker cable····················································· 5 DTS Express····················································· 66 Master volume display········································ 50 Registering Preset Codes································· 52
Video cable··················································16, 17 DTS NEO:6™ Surround······························ 23, 67 Menu map··························································· 33 Remote mode····················································· 20
Center Image······················································ 41 Dynamic EQ························································ 44 Mode··································································· 41 Remote Preset Codes········································· 50
Center Width······················································· 42 Dynamic range···················································· 67 MP3····································································· 67 Rename······························································· 40
Channel Level······················································ 48 Dynamic Volume················································· 44 MPEG·································································· 67 Repeat································································· 40
Characters··························································· 35 MultEQ································································ 43 Resetting the microprocessor····························· 70
Cinema EQ·························································· 41 Mute Level·························································· 49 RESTORER·························································· 45
Room Size··························································· 42
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vvS
Sampling frequency············································ 67
S.Back··························································· 42, 47
Screensaver························································ 49
Selecting the input source·································· 19
Setup Lock·························································· 50
Shuffle································································· 40
Sleep timer·························································· 31
Source Delete····················································· 49
Source Level······················································· 40
S/PDIF································································· 67
Speaker
Connect························································ 4, 28
Install···························································· 4, 27
Set up··························································· 6, 29
Speaker cable························································ 5
Speaker Config.··················································· 46
Speaker impedance········································· 4, 67
Speaker Setup····················································· 46
Standby Source··················································· 48
Subwoofer··························································· 43
Subwoofer setting················································· 7
Surround back speaker·································· 27, 28
Surround Mode············································· 23, 62
Surround Parameter············································ 41
sYCC601 color····················································· 67

vvT
Tone···································································· 43
Tone Control························································ 43
Trademark··························································· 61
Treble·································································· 43
Turn off power (standby)····································· 11
Turn on power······················································· 6

vvV
Video··································································· 39
Video cable···················································· 16, 17
Video conversion················································· 13
Video Mode························································· 39
Video Select························································ 39
Volume Control··················································· 49
Volume Limit······················································· 49

vvW
WMA··································································· 67

vvX
x.v.Color······························································ 67

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 Owner’s Manual / Safety Instructions / Compliance Information
MCS 95
5.1 Surround Speaker System

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 Important Safety Instructions

This symbol found on the apparatus WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric
indicates hazards arising from dangerous shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
voltages. moisture.

This symbol found on the apparatus This symbol found on the apparatus indi-
indicates the user should read all safety cates that the apparatus must be placed in a
statements found in the user manual. separate collection facility for electronic
waste and not disposed of with household
This symbol found on the apparatus waste.
indicates double insulation.

1. Read these instructions. spilled or objects have fallen into the appara-
2. Keep these instructions. tus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
3. Heed all warnings. moisture, does not operate normally, or has
4. Follow all instructions. been dropped.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 14. Maintain a minimum distance of 50 mm around
6. Clean only with dry cloth. the front, rear and sides of the apparatus for
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in sufficient ventilation. The ventilation should not
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. be impeded by covering the ventilation open-
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radi- ings or placing on or around the apparatus
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus items such as newspapers, table-cloths, cur-
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. tains, etc.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 15. No naked flame sources, such as lighted
or gr ounding-type plug. A polarized plug has candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
two blades with one wider than the other. 16. The apparatus shall not be exposed to drip-
A grounding type plug has two blades and a ping or splashing. No objects filled with liq-
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the uids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the apparatus.
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 17. Either the power inlet connector on the rear of
consult an electrician for replacement of the the apparatus or the power plug at the wall
obsolete outlet. must remain accessible, to be able to discon-
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on nect power from the apparatus.
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 18. To completely disconnect this apparatus from
receptacles, and the point where they exit the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply
from the apparatus. cor d plug from the AC receptacle.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by 19. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
the manufacturer. remain readily operable.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power sup-
ply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

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Specifications Satellites Center Channel Subwoofer

Frequency Response: 120Hz – 20kHz 120Hz – 20kHz 50 - 150Hz

Recommended Amplifier
Power Range: 10 – 100 watts 10 – 100 watts —

Sensitivity: 88dB [2.8v at 1m] 88dB [2.8v at 1m] —

Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms —

Crossover Frequency: 3,000Hz 3,000Hz 60Hz - 180Hz 24dB/octave lowpass

Amplifier Output: — — 100 watts RMS, (250 watts Peak);

BassTrac® circuitry eliminates distortion

Woofer: 3” with Phase Plugs 3” with Phase Plugs 8” (203mm)

& MagnaGuard® & MagnaGuard

Tweeter: 1
⁄2” (13mm) 1
⁄2” (13mm) —

Dimensions (H x W x D) 73⁄8 x 43⁄8 x 411⁄16” 511⁄16 x 125⁄8 x 33⁄4” 121⁄4 x 11 3⁄16 x 15 9⁄16”
(189 x 113 x 93mm) (145 x 321 x 95mm) (310 x 284 x 395mm)

Weight 2.5 lbs 4.6 lbs 20 lbs

(1.14kg) (2.1kg) (9kg)

MCS 95 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Boston Acoustics Multi-Channel Speaker System. These speakers incorporate high-quality components
that produce the famous Boston sound. The system is ideally suited for use as a 5.1 channel solution in a high-quality home
theater or music system. The system is complete with everything you need for the typical speaker system including speaker
wire, satellite speakers, a center channel speaker, and a subwoofer. Please check out Bostonacoustics.com/placement for
information on placing your speakers.

The MCS 95 speaker system delivers exceptionally articulate on-screen dialog, music, effects, and room filling bass from a
small, sleek package. Compact driver placement and quality, system specific crossovers assure a wide uniform dispersion
for complete coverage of a listening room. All speakers also feature MagnaGuard® magnetic shielding which ensures the
speaker’s magnetic field does not interfere with the television’s picture.

Unpacking the System

Carefully unpack the system. If there is any sign of damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery
service. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use. Open the package and verify the following contents:

(4) Satellite speakers

(1) Center Channel speaker
(1) Subwoofer
(2) 40’ (12m) speaker wires (4) Satellite speakers
(3) 15’ (4.6m) speaker wires with 1 removable foot
(1) 15’ (4.6m) subwoofer cable
(8) Rubber bumpers (used for wall mounting) Subwoofer

(1) Center Channel speaker

with 2 removable feet

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Placement Options
The MCS 95 satellites and center channel are easily placed on a tabletop or wall-mounted. The
speakers are configured for tabletop use when you first unpack the system. The foot installed on
the rear of the speaker will keep it upright.

The MCS 95 satellites and center channel are designed to easily mount on the wall using the keyhole
slot(s) on the back of the speaker. When mounting the speakers to the wall use the supplied rubber
bumpers. You must remove the attached foot to wall-mount your speakers. Remove the thumbscrew
from the back of the foot. It is slotted for easy removal with a screwdriver or a coin.

The keyhole mounting option is similar to hanging a picture frame on a wall. Install a #8 screw (not
included) into the sheetrock, making sure to go into a stud, and hang the speaker onto the screw head.
If a stud is not available, a sheetrock anchor should be used to support the weight of the speaker. It is
advisable to connect the speaker wire prior to wall-mounting.

NOTE: Because there are so many different kinds of surfaces on which the speakers could be mounted, there is no one
type of fastener that we could supply that would work in all the possible situations. So taking into account the surface the
speaker is being mounted on, acquire the appropriate type of fasteners. If you’re not sure what type of fastener to use, take
the mounting bracket to a friendly hardware store, tell them about the wall you’re mounting the speaker on, and ask them
to recommend an appropriate fastener. Keep in mind the weight of the speaker.

Speaker Connections
After your speakers are properly placed, you are ready
to wire your system. First, turn off all system power.
Use the speaker wire included with the system to
make your connections. For longer distances, #16 or
#18 gauge wire available from your dealer should be
used. Please see the illustration for guidance con-
necting the wires to the MCS 95 satellites and center 12V
TRIGGER OUT

channel.

For connection to your receiver please refer to its

owner’s manual.

Important!
To ensure the best performance observe polarities when making speaker + –
connections, as shown in the illustration. Connect each + terminal on the back of
+ –

the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker. Connect
the – (black) terminals in the same way. If the connections are not made correctly it
can cause poor bass response and imaging. Also, to avoid short circuits that may + Red – Black
damage your equipment, be careful not to let any of the bare wires touch each other.

Subwoofer Connections
Turn off all power. Use the subwoofer cable included with your system
to connect the subwoofer to your receivers Subwoofer or LFE Output. BYPASS
(RECOMMENDED SETTING)

MCS 95

Connect the other end to the “Line In” on the back of the Subwoofer.

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Subwoofer Controls
Power On/Off
Plug the subwoofer’s AC cord into a wall outlet. Do not use the outlets on the back BYPASS
(RECOMMENDED SETTING)

of the receiver. Set the power switch to the desired setting.

MCS 95

OFF – The subwoofer is off and will not produce any sound. You may want to turn
your subwoofer off if you will not be using it for some time or wish to conserve electricity.
ON – The subwoofer is always on. If no signal is detected after several minutes,
it will automatically enter the Mute mode.
LED indicator
An LED indicator between the Power switch and the Polarity switch indicates what mode the subwoofer is in.

OFF – The subwoofer is off

RED – MUTE (No signal detected, Audio Off )
GREEN – ON (Signal detected, Amp On)

The subwoofer will automatically enter the Mute mode after several minutes when no signal is detected from your system.
The subwoofer will then power ON instantly when a signal is detected.

Volume Control
Begin by adjusting the Subwoofer Volume Control to the 11 o’clock position. Further adjust the Subwoofer Volume Control
until you hear a match in volume between the main speakers and subwoofer. Ideally, bass response should not overpower
the room but rather be adjusted so there is a natural blend across the entire musical range.

Digital Receiver Subwoofer Amplifier

BYPASS
(RECOMMENDED SETTING)

MCS 95

Adjusting the Crossover Control

Set the crossover control on the subwoofer to 180Hz/bypass. Fine-tune the crossover setting by ear for the smoothest blend
with your main speakers. The best setting of the crossover control will depend on speaker placement and personal preference.

Polarity Control
(0° or 180°): Selects regular (0°) or inverted (180°) phase for the subwoofer. Set this switch to provide the fullest, most dynamic
bass. The effect of phase will be most audible on low-frequency percussion instruments or music with a continuously repeating
bass line.

Operation
When using the MCS 95 in a Dolby® Digital or DTS™ home theater system, make sure all speakers are set to “Small”. When
using the system in a Dolby Pro Logic® home theater system, make sure the receiver’s center channel mode is set to “Normal.”

Some Dolby Digital equipped receivers/processors offer different setup options for each source or surround mode (e.g., CD-
stereo, videotape, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic®). In each case, follow your equipment’s instructions to ensure that the subwoofer
output is turned on and that the speakers are set to “Small” in each mode.

If your receiver has adjustable crossover settings, we recommend the subwoofer crossover be set at 150Hz.

Refer to the owner’s manual for your AV receiver for any additional recommendations on system operation.

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Maintenance and Service
The satellite and subwoofer enclosures may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust. All wiring
connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade at least once a year.

If a problem does occur, make sure that all connections are properly made, secure and clean. If a problem occurs in one loud-
speaker, rewire that speaker in a different location within the system. Should the problem persist in this speaker the problem
is within the speaker. If the speaker sounds fine in the new position it is a strong indication of a more in depth issue with the
electronics in the system. In the event that your MCS 95 ever needs service, contact your local Boston Acoustics dealer or visit
www.Bostona.com for a list of dealers in your area.

If your subwoofer does not play, check that all the connectors on the cables are making proper contact and that the AC plug
is connected to a “live” receptacle.

Limited Warranty
Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our MCS 95 system that it will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship in its mechanical parts for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the electrical
components of MCS 95 is 1 year.

Your responsibilities are to install and use them according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transportation
to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip
when requesting service.

Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, improper installation, accidents, shipping, or repairs/
modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative.

This warranty is limited to the Boston Acoustics product and does not cover damage to any associated equipment.
This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation. This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed
or defaced. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If Service Seems Necessary

First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. If that is not possible, write to:

Boston Acoustics, Inc.

100 Corporate Drive
Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA

Or contact us via e-mail at:

[email protected]

We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return your MCS 95 to the factory, please ship it
prepaid. After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the United States and Canada.

For EU Customers Only

This symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste.
Instead, it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when pur-
chasing similar product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes to reuse and recycling,
minimizes adverse effects on the environment and human health and avoids any fines for incorrect disposal.

Boston Acoustics continually strives to update and improve its products. The specifications and construction details are
subject to change without notice.

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