Simple version v Versión sencilla 3 Basic version v Version simplifiée Version basique Versión básica 12 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2311 Advanced version v Version avancée Versión avanzada 32 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manual del usuario Information v v Book 1 English Book 2 Deutsch Italiano Français Español Nederlands Svenska 71 “Part names and functions” (vpage 72) Informations “Nomenclature et fonctions“ (vpage 72) Información “Nombres y funciones de las piezas“ (vpágina 7
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH n NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN WARNINGS WARNHINWEISE AVERTISSEMENTS AVVERTENZE ADVERTENCIAS WAARSCHUWINGEN VARNINGAR • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3. Following the provisions of Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the EC regulation 1275/2008 and its frame work Directive 2009/125/EC for Energy-related Products (ErP).
ENGLISH Simple version Getting started 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.
ENGLISH Features Fully Discrete, identical quality and power for all 7 channels (135 W x 7ch) The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces highfidelity sound in surround mode with equal quality and power for all channels, true to the original sound. The power amplifier circuit adopts a discrete-circuit configuration that achieves high-quality surround sound reproduction. Supports HDMI 1.4a with 3D, ARC, Deep Color, x.v.
ENGLISH 1 2 Install (vpage 4) 3 Connect (vpage 4) 4 Turn on power Enjoy better audio, using the correct install method. Connect 7.1-channel speakers, a TV and Bluray Disc player equipped with an HDMI connector. Set up speakers Play back disc Use the setup microphone (DM-A409) included with the product, for automatic setup. Enjoy Blu-ray Disc and DVD in surround sound.
ENGLISH 1 Install 1 2 3 4 5 This unit can perform 2.0/2.1 to 7.1-channel surround playback. This page provides the speaker installation procedure for the 7.1-channel playback using surround back speakers as an example. The default setting is 7.1-channel. You can also perform 5.1-channel playback. To perform 5.1-channel playback, connect5.1-channel speakers only.
ENGLISH Blu-ray Disc player and TV TV Basic version Use only an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (a certified HDMI product). Using a cable without the HDMI logo (an uncertified HDMI product) may result in abnormal playback. When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc., we recommend you use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or a “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” for enhanced high-quality playback.
ENGLISH 3 Turn on power 1 Turn on the TV and subwoofer power. Power on the TV input to the input of 2 Change this unit. POWER ON to turn on power 3 Press to the unit. The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on. Power on Power on 6 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) 1 2 3 4 5 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”.
ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) GExample qH GExample wH FL SW C FL SW C FR ( : Measuring positions) SBL SL SR SBL SBR nn Set up the zone mode Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to “MAIN”. The “MAIN” indicator lights.
ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) STEP 1 STEP 2 Preparation 4 Speaker Detection Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of this unit. When the setup microphone is connected, the following screen is displayed. AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP MultEQ ENTER and then press RETURN Cancel This screen provides the method for setting up 7.1-channel playback using surround back speakers. For the method of setting up speakers other than the 7.
ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) STEP 5 Calculation STEP 6 Check Finish Store Unplug the setup microphone from Select “Store” and then press ENTER. Use ui to select the item you want the screen, use ui 11 On 12 14 15 the unit’s SETUP MIC jack. to check, and then press ENTER . to select “Next 1 Calculation”, and ® then press ENTER. 16 Set Dynamic Volume . STEP 3 Save the measurement results. STEP4 Calculation Now calculating... Please wait.
ENGLISH 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. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform Audyssey Auto Setup over again. This function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey Auto Setup. NOTE Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections.
ENGLISH Make the necessary settings on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. 3 Adjust the sound volume. 2 3 4 5 When power is switched to standby Press POWER OFF. GPower indicator status in standby modeH • Normal standby : Off • When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON” : Red Basic version 1 the component connected to 2 Play this unit. Press BD to switch an input source for a player used for playback.
ENGLISH Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 13 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 21 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 29 nnRefer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices.
ENGLISH Simple version Connections Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type according to the components to be connected. • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending on the connection method. Refer to each description for more information. • Select the cables (sold separately) according to the components being connected.
ENGLISH Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to six HDMI-compatible devices to the unit. HDMI function NOTE This unit supports the following HDMI functions: • 3D • Deep Color (vpage 82) • Auto Lip Sync (vpage 61) • x.v.
ENGLISH Connecting an HDMI-compatible device To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection. The audio signal from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited by the HDMI audio specifications of the connected device regarding permissible inputs.
ENGLISH Connecting a DVD player Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) • You can enjoy video and audio from a DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14). • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14).
ENGLISH Connecting a digital video recorder NOTE Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately) (Yellow) Basic version Video cable Connecting a digital camcorder • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital comcorder. • You can enjoy games by connecting a game machine via the V.AUX input connector. In this case, select the input source to “V.AUX”. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 14).
ENGLISH Connecting a control dock for iPod • Connect a control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod. • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately). • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions. Control dock for iPod Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB Port You can enjoy music stored on an iPod or USB memory device.
ENGLISH Connecting an antenna • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 25 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal.
ENGLISH Connecting a external power amplifier Connecting an external control device • You can use this unit as a pre-amp by connecting a commercially available power amp to the PRE OUT connector. Adding a power amp to each of the channels provides an even greater sound presence. • Select the connector to use and connect the device.
ENGLISH nnUsing the “Source Select” menu nn Selecting the input source (vpage 21) nn Adjusting the master volume (vpage 21) nn Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 21) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 29) Important information Before starting playback, make the connections between the different components and the settings on the receiver. Source Select :SAT/CBL Recent Source The currently selected input source is highlighted.
ENGLISH Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player Playing an iPod® There are two methods for iPod playback. The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD player. q Use a DENON Control dock for iPod to play back. 1 Prepare for playback. w Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back q Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player. w Change the TV input to the input of this unit. e Load the disc in the player.
ENGLISH Playing an iPod® • You can specify the duration of the on-screen display to be displayed (default: 30 sec) at menu “iPod” (vpage 65). Press uio p to return to the original screen. • To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER mode (vpage 57). The default setting is “Mode 3”. NOTE Playback starts.
ENGLISH Playing an iPod® w Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod® to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. • This unit supports audio playback from the iPod (fifth generation or later), iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone (it is not compatible with iPod shuffle). 1 Connect the iPod® to the USB port (vpage 18 “Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB Port”).
ENGLISH Playing an iPod® If iPod PLAY is pressed when power of this unit is on standby and a control dock for iPod or an iPod (USB) is connected, the iPod starts playback. Press iPod PLAY. If iPod PLAY on the main unit is pressed, the same function as with the remote control unit can be obtained. NOTE 1 BAND to select “FM” or 2 Press “AM”. Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. FM When listening to an FM broadcast. AM When listening to an AM broadcast.
ENGLISH Tuning in radio stations nnListening to preset stations RDS (Radio Data System) PTY (Program Type) 1 Press CH +, CH – or 1 – 8 to select 2 the desired preset channel. RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal. PTY identifies the type of RDS program. The program types and their displays are as follows: Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G).
ENGLISH Tuning in radio stations Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). TUNER Program Category STEREO CH A RDS PTY TP RT NEWS AFFAIRS FM ***.**INFO MHz PS NameSPORT AUTO Now Playing Jamp to album A5 FM 90.10MHz SEARCH Mode 8/9 Tuning CH+/- Preset 6 RT (Radio Text) TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area before leaving home.
ENGLISH Playing a USB memory device Playing back music files recorded on a USB memory device. Playing files stored on USB memory devices Important information nnUSB memory devices A USB memory device can be connected to the USB port of this unit to play music files stored on the USB memory device. • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32” format.
ENGLISH 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. Listening Mode Input audio signal Playback Surround Multi channel 2-channel Surround Multi channel DENON original surround playback (vpage 31) The surround effects suitable for the source type or according to your liking can be selected from the DENON original sound mode and is used for playback.
ENGLISH Standard playback 3 Select the mode corresponding to the playback contents with the menu “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” (vpage 53) to enjoy your favorite sound mode. Cinema This mode is suited for movie sources. Music This mode is suited for music sources. More sound is sent to the front speakers than in “Cinema” mode. Game This mode is suited for games. Pro Logic Height This mode is suitable for playback of 2-channel sources recorded with Dolby Pro Logic.
ENGLISH 1 Playingthesource(vpage22–28). Press SIMULATION to select the 2 surround mode. • Each time SIMULATION is pressed, the surround mode is switched. This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. Playing the source (vpage 22 – 1 28). 2 Press D/ST to select “STEREO”. Stereo playback begins. ROCK ARENA Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. • Surround back signals or front height signals are not created. • In this mode, the following items cannot be adjusted.
ENGLISH 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 7.
ENGLISH This section provides the installation, connection, and setup methods of speaker systems other than the 7.1-channel system (with surround back speakers). For the speaker installation, connection, and setup methods of the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers, see “Simple version (Simple setup guide)” (vpage 3). Use the Audyssey® Auto Setup function of this unit to automatically detect the number of connected speakers and perform optimal settings for the speakers to be used. When 7.
ENGLISH Connect • For the method of connecting the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers, see page 4. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 5. 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) connection For 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) playback, set “Amp Assign” in “Set up speakers” (vpage 37) to “Front Height”. 6.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection If using only one surround back speaker (with a 6.1-channel connection), connect to the “L” side of the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminal.
ENGLISH Connect Front A/B connection The second set of front speakers can be connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals. In this case, set “Amp Assign” of “Set up speakers” (vpage 37) to “Front B”. 2.1-channel connection Simple version 5.1-channel connection For 5.1-channel playback, set “Amp Assign” in “Set up speakers” (vpage 37) to “Normal”.
ENGLISH Connect Bi-amp connection 5.1-channel + 2.1-channel connection A bi-amp connection is to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminals and woofer terminals of speakers compatible with the bi-amp function. This prevents the back electromotive force (returned force without output) of the woofer sent to the tweeter, which affects the sound quality of the tweeter, and you can enjoy playback with higher-quality sound. In this case, set “Amp Assign” of “Set up speakers” (vpage 37) to “Bi-Amp”.
ENGLISH Set up speakers around items indicate the settings. Simple version This section provides the setup methods of speaker systems other than the 7.1-channel system (with surround back speakers). For the setup methods of the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers, see “Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup)” (vpage 6) of “Simple version”. First install and connect the speakers to this unit. 1 Set up the remote control unit 2 Connect the setup microphone.
ENGLISH Set up speakers 5 Set up “Channel Select” Use ui to select “Channel Select”, and then press ENTER. AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP [1/6] ENTER Enter RETURN Cancel Skip unused ch’s measurement for timesaving 6 Use ui to select a channel. Front Subwoofer Surround Back GWhen “Subwoofer” is selected in step 6H Measure Set for measuring a subwoofer. Skip MultEQ STEP1 Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according to the recommendations in the manual.
ENGLISH Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 21) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 29) HDMI control function When you make an HDMI connection with a TV or player compatible with this unit and HDMI control functions, you can perform the following operations by setting the HDMI control function of each device. nn This unit power off can be linked to the TV power off step. nn You can switch audio output devices with a TV operation.
ENGLISH Convenient functions Sleep timer function Adjusting the volume of the speakers The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed. This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to your taste, as described below. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The Press ZONE SELECT to switch the 1 zone mode to “MAIN”. indicator on the display lights. The “MAIN” indicator lights.
ENGLISH Convenient functions All of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. By memorizing frequently used settings, you can quickly access and enjoy a playback environment that is consistently the same.
ENGLISH Convenient functions Various memory functions nnPersonal memory plus function This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, HDMI output mode, MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, audio delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. The surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes. nnLast function memory This function stores the settings which were made before going into the standby mode.
ENGLISH Adjusting the volume Use VOL df to adjust the volume. 1 Switch ZONE SELECT to “ZONE2”. GAdjustable rangeH – – – –80dB – –40dB – 18dB (When the “Volume Display” (vpage 64) setting is “Relative”) GAdjustable rangeH 0 – 41 – 99 (When the “Volume Display” (vpage 64) setting is “Absolute”) • At time of purchase, “Volume Limit” (vpage 63) is set to “–10dB (71)”. The remote control unit switches to the operating mode for ZONE2.
ENGLISH How to make detailed settings Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. Setting items 1. Audio/Video Adjust AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Detailed items Description Page Audio Adjust Picture Adjust Adjusts various audio parameters. Adjusts the picture quality. 53 57 Status Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Quick Select Preset Channel Shows information about current settings.
ENGLISH Simple version Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu Display Top menu display Front Display Description q The menu items are displayed here. w The selected line is displayed here. The currently selected item is displayed on the display. Use ui to move to the item you want to set.
ENGLISH Inputting characters “Preset Name” (vpage 49), “Rename” (vpage 51), “Zone Rename” (vpage 65), and “Quick Select Name” (vpage 65)can be changed as desired. For inputting characters, there are three methods, as shown below. Method for inputting characters Method Operations • Operating with the remote control unit. Using the number • Multiple characters are assigned to buttons a button, and each time the button is (normal screen) pressed, a character is switched.
ENGLISH Inputting characters nnDisplay of a keyboard input screen INPUT SETUP RENAME A keyboard screen is displayed. BD r t w B O 1 % Clear E R 4 ( F S 5 ) Space Select SHIFT a/A 0 G T 6 z H U 7 + 1 I V 8 , J W 9 ; y ENTER Input SEARCH Normal Character input section Cursor Keyboard section Clear key Space key Cursor keys OK key Guide for operation buttons K X ! < L Y ” = or “ ”. w Press ENTER to place the cursor at the character to be changed.
ENGLISH Input Setup Important information Items that can be set with the Input Setup procedure Auto Preset (vpage 48) Preset Skip (vpage 48) INPUT SETUP PRESET SKIP INPUT SETUP AUTO PRESET Block A Block Presets A1 FM 87.50MHz A2 FM 89.10MHz A3 FM 98.10MHz A4 FM 108.00MHz A5 FM 90.10MHz A6 AM 90.10MHz A7 AM 90.10MHz A8 AM 90.10MHz Start ENTER Enter Start the auto preset process RETURN Return Input Assign (vpage 49) BD DVD TV SAT/CBL DVR GAME V.
ENGLISH Input Setup Setting items Assign name to a preset memory. Setting items A1 – G8 Select the preset channel. Setting details • Up to eight characters can be input. • For character input, see page 46. TUNER BD DVD TV SAT/CBL DVR GAME V.
ENGLISH Input Setup Setting items Component Set this to change the component video input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD SAT/CBL GAME V.AUX TV DVR DOCK Default The “Input Assign” settings are returned to the default settings. Setting details Setting items 1-RCA / 2-RCA (Component video) None : Do not assign a component video input connector to the selected input source. • At time of purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as shown below.
ENGLISH Input Setup Setting details Resolution Set the output resolution. Resolution (Analog) : Analog Video Resolution (HDMI) : HDMI TV SAT/CBL GAME z V.AUX DOCK z DVR BD z DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME z V.AUX DOCK z DVR TV SAT/CBL GAME z V.AUX DVR The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. Setting items z Full : Output at 16:9 aspect ratio. Normal : Output at 4:3 aspect ratio. Auto : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback.
ENGLISH Input Setup Audio/Video Adjust 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 Menu operation –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 49).
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Setting items nnSurround Parameter Default settings are underlined. Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal Setting items Setting details nn In the PLgx or PLg mode Cinema : Surround sound mode optimized for movie sources. Music : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources. Game : Surround sound mode optimized for games. Pro Logic : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode (PLg mode only).
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Setting items S.Back Sets the method of generating of the surround back channel. Setting details nn For 2-channel sources ON : The surround back channel is used. OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels. Setting items Height Gain Control the front height channel volume. Setting details Low : Reduce the front height channel volume. Mid : Front height channel sound is output with standard sound volume. High : Increase the front height channel volume.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Default settings are underlined. ® ® ® Set MultEQ , Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume . These can be selected after Audyssey® Auto Setup has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey technology, please see page 82. NOTE Setting items Setting details NOTE • “MultEQ” and “Manual” cannot be selected when “EQ Customize” is set to “Not Used” (vpage 62). • When using headphones, “MultEQ” is automatically set to “OFF”.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Setting items Dynamic Volume® Solve the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting. nnManual EQ Setting details Midnight : Most adjustment to softest and loudest sounds. Evening : Medium adjustment to loudest and softest sound. Day : Least adjustment to loudest and softest sounds. OFF : Do not use the “Dynamic Volume”.
ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original sound before compression. It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio signals.
ENGLISH Speaker Setup Manual Setup Set when changing Audyssey® Auto Setup settings, or when changing the audio, video, display or other settings. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey Auto Setup, it will not be possible to set MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ® and Dynamic Volume® (vpage 55, 56). • Can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary. Menu operation 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to “MAIN”.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Speaker Config. (Continued) Setting details Surround : Set the presence and size of the surround speakers. • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low frequencies. • Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for low frequencies. • None : Select when the surround speakers are not connected. Setting items Bass Setting Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Setting items Distance (Continued) Setting details 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. Test Tone Start : Output test tone. Channel Level • Front L / F.Height L / Center / F.Height R / Front R / Surround R / Set the volume of the test S.Back Rz / S.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Setting items Setting details Normal : Output with RGB video range (16 (black) to 235 (white)). Enhanced : Output with RGB video range (0 (black) to 255 (white)). Power Off Control Links the power standby of this unit to external equipment. All : If power to a connected TV is turned off independently of the input source, power to this unit is automatically set to standby.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Setting items 2ch Direct/Stereo (Continued) Setting details Crossover : Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer. • 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz • This setting can be set made “2ch Direct/Stereo” – “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”. • If the “2ch Direct/Stereo” – “Front” setting is “Large” and the “SW Mode” setting is “LFE”, “Full Band” is displayed and the setting cannot be made. Dist. FL / Dist.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Default settings are underlined. Set the audio to play back with ZONE2. Setting items Level Rch Adjust the right channel output level. Setting details –10dB – +10dB (0dB) Power On Level Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. –10dB – +10dB (0dB) Mute Level Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on. ON : The low range is attenuated. OFF : The low range is not attenuated. Setting details Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session.
ENGLISH Manual Setup Option Setup Default settings are underlined. Make various other settings. Setting items Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. Source Delete Remove from the display input sources that are not used. Setting details Volume Display : Set how volume is displayed. • Relative : Display ---dB (Min), in the range –80.5 dB – 18 dB. • Absolute : Display in the range 0 (Min) – 99.
ENGLISH Manual Setup GUI (Continued) USB : Set the USB screen display time when the input source is “USB/ iPod”. • Always : Show display continuously. • 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. • 10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation. • OFF : Turn display off. iPod : Set the iPod screen display time when the input source is “DOCK” or “USB/iPod”. • Always : Show display continuously. • 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation.
ENGLISH Information Items Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Status Show information about current settings. Setting details nn MAIN ZONE This item shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. The information displayed differs according to the input source.
ENGLISH Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. Operating AV equipment 1 Press ZONE SELECT to select a zone for operation. • The mode switches each time ZONE SELECT is pressed. MAIN ZONE2 ZONE3 Select for the operations in MAIN ZONE. Select for the operations in ZONE2. Not used. – • The input source for the zone selected in step 1 is switched.
ENGLISH Registering preset codes nnDefault settings for preset codes The devices shown below are registered for each input source button as default. Settings can be changed according to the devices to be used.
ENGLISH Registering preset codes Press the buttons with an interval less than 10 seconds. MANUAL SETUP OPTION SETUP REMOTE PRESET CODES QUICK1 OK QUICK2 NG QUICK3 Return Press QUICK 1 if device works, QUICK 2 if not NOTE If a wrong brand name is selected, press QUICK SELECT 3. The following screen is displayed: MANUAL SETUP OPTION SETUP REMOTE PRESET CODES Press [AMP] button. And press [ENTER] button to return BRAND SELECT MENU. Press AMP then ENTER to return to step 7. DOCK, V.AUX, GAME, CD or TV).
ENGLISH nnCD player / CD recorder operation Operating components The supplied remote control unit can control a component other than this unit. the input source select button 1 Press to which the preset code for the device you want to operate has been registered (vpage 67). 2 Operate the component. • For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
ENGLISH When the ZONE SELECT button is pressed, only the set zone can be operated with the remote control unit. and hold POWER ON and 1 Press ZONE/DEVICE ON for at least 3 seconds. Information Simple version Specifying the zone used with the remote control unit Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. 2 Press ZONE SELECT. 3 Press 1 – 3 to set. The zone mode indicator flashes twice. The zone mode indicator flashes twice.
ENGLISH Part names and functions Front panel Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 W0 W1 W2 W3 Q4 W4 W5 Q8 Q7 Q6Q5 e r t y q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY)······································· (6, 11) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). u q W6 W7 W8 i o Q0 Q1 Q3 V.AUX INPUT connectors··························· (17) Remove the cap covering the connectors when you want to use them.
ENGLISH Display These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to “TUNER”. STEREO : In the FM mode, this light when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. TUNED : Lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in. AUTO : This light when in the auto tuning mode. RDS: This light when receiving RDS broadcasts. Rear panel Simple version Q6 Tuner reception mode indicators See the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
ENGLISH Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q6 q w e Q7 NOTE This unit cannot play back the same source in ZONE3. (You cannot operate this unit while the ZONE mode of the remote control is set to “ZONE3”.) To operate the unit, select either “MAIN(ZONE)” or “ZONE2”.
ENGLISH Remote control unit q Slide the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Operating range of the remote control unit w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. Simple version Inserting the batteries Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. R6/AA Basic version 30° 30° Approx. 7 m e Put the rear cover back on.
ENGLISH Other information nn Trademark information (vpage 76) nn Surround (vpage 77) nn Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 81) nn Explanation of terms (vpage 82) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S.
ENGLISH Simple version 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.
ENGLISH Surround Surround Parameter (vpage 53) PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only Surround mode (vpage 29) AFDM z12 (vpage 53) S.Back (vpage 54) F.Height z13 (vpage 54) Height Gain (vpage 54) Subwoofer (vpage 54) Panorama (vpage 53) Dimension (vpage 53) C.Width (vpage 53) NEO:6 Music mode only C.
ENGLISH Surround Simple version 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 53) is set to “ON”. S This indicates the selectable surround mode.
ENGLISH Surround Input signal types and formats PCM NOTE Surround mode (vpage 29) MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN + PLgx CINEMA MULTI CH IN + PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN + PLgz MULTI CH IN + Dolby EX MULTI CH IN 7.
ENGLISH Video Convert S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO A A VIDEO HDMI Only the menu is displayed S (VIDEO) S-VIDEO S (S-VIDEO) A A A COMPONENT – A (S-VIDEO) A (COMPONENT) z3 – A (COMPONENT) S (VIDEO) S (COMPONENT) – – S-VIDEO A (S-VIDEO) z3 S (COMPONENT) COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO A A A (VIDEO) A (COMPONENT) z2 VIDEO COMPONENT Menu displayed COMPONENT A z2 A z2 A (VIDEO) z3 S (COMPONENT) A (COMPONENT) z3 A (COMPONENT) z3 – A (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO) COMPONENT S (COMPONENT) A (COMPONENT) z
ENGLISH Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color / Adobe YCC601 color Like x.v.Color, each of these color spaces defines a palette of available colors that is larger than the traditional RGB color model. Audyssey Dynamic EQ® Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ® to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.
ENGLISH Explanation of terms S Sampling frequency Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in digitized format (producing a digital signal). The number of readings taken in one second is called the “sampling frequency”. The larger the value, the closer the reproduced sound is to the original. Speaker impedance This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms).
ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other components operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. GAudioH Cause/Solution Page Audio is not output.
ENGLISH GUSB memory deviceH GHDMIH • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. • When outputting HDMI audio from the speakers, set “HDMI Audio Out” on the menu to “AMP”. • When outputting HDMI audio from a TV, set “HDMI Audio Out” on the menu to “TV”. 14 61 • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. • Set the input source to match the connected HDMI connector. • Check whether the TV is compatible with copyright protection (HDCP).
ENGLISH Resetting the microprocessor 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. ON/STANDBY SURROUND MODE 1 SURROUND MODE 0 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY. ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing SURROUND MODE 0 and 2 Press SURROUND MODE 1. the display starts flashing at intervals of about 1 second, release the two 3 Once buttons.
ENGLISH nn Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround back: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.
ENGLISH Index vvNumerics 2.1-channel·························································· 35 2ch Direct/Stereo················································ 61 3D········································································ 14 5.1-channel···················································· 33, 35 6.1-channel···················································· 33, 34 7.
ENGLISH vvR vvS vvV Video··································································· 50 Video cable·············································· 15, 16, 17 Video conversion················································· 13 Video Convert······················································ 50 Video Mode························································· 50 Video Select························································ 50 Volume Control···············································
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