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Denon AVR-1906 User's Manual

1. Additional Information Additional Information Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output When Mode When playin FRONT L R CENTER SURROUND L R SUBWOOFER Doby Dia E DS SALSA COMP LFE DIRECT O x x x O O O OFF O 0 dB STEREO g x x x 8 O 0 dB EXTERNAL INPUT x x x x x DOLBY PRO LOGIC II O Qe Tam O 0 dB DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx Qt Qu O 0 dB DTS NEO 6 OF Qe O 0 dB DOLBY DIGITAL x x x O OFF O 0 dB DTS SURROUND X o x x O OFF O 0 dB 5CH 7CH STEREO O 0 dB ROCK ARENA O 0 dB JAZZ CLUB O 0 dB VIDEO GAME O OFF 0 MOVIE e O 0 dB MATRIX O 0 dB VIRTUAL o O 0 dB O Signal Adjustable O Able O Able X No signal X Unable X Unable Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting Only for 2 ch contents Signals and adjustability in the different modes Surround parameter Mode PRO LOGIC II IIx only NEO 6 MUSIC
2. 1 Omnidirectional microphone 1 Before using Pay attention to the following before using this unit Moving the unit To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cables always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect the connection cables between all other audio components when moving the unit Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are not problems with the connection cables Always set the power switch to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cables Store these instructions in a safe place After reading store this instructions along with the warranty card in a safe place Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes V AUX terminals The AVR 1906 s front panel is equipped with V AUX terminals Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use them o o Oo O O O O O ENGLISH Getting Started Cautions on installation Noise or disturbance of the picture may be z generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV If this happens take the following steps e Install this unit as far away as possible from the tuner or TV Run the antenna wires from the tuner o
3. Connecting Other Sources Connecting the external inputs EXT IN terminals These terminals are for inputting multi channel audio signals from an external decoder or a component with a different type of multi channel decoder such as a DVD Audio player a multi channel Super Audio CD player or another future multi channel sound format decoder The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player For instructions on playback using the external input EXT IN terminals 1 page 18 DVD Audio Video Super Audio CD player External decoder n 5 1ch AUDIO OUT FRONT omm B p CENTER A _ Cons Ce B 3 WOOFER a With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player In this case connect the DVD player s analog multi channel output to the AVR 1906 s EXT IN terminals for playback Also refer to your DVD player s operating instructions Connecting a CD player To connect the digital audio output from the CD player you can choose either coaxial or optical connection If you choose to use the optical connection it needs to be assigned For more information about Digital Input Assignment IG page 40 CD player n AUDIO OUT artless
4. This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory The Auto tuner preset operation can also be performed at System setup 1 page 42 Hold the PRESET A button and press the POWER switch on the main unit The unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast stations When the first FM broadcast station is found that station is stored in the preset memory at channel A1 Subsequent stations are automatically stored in order at preset channels A1 to A8 B1 to B8 C1 to C8 D1 to D8 E1 to E8 F1 to F8 and G1 to G8 for a maximum of 56 stations Channel A1 is tuned in after the auto preset memory operation is completed f an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception use the Manual tuning operation to tune in the station then preset it using the manual Preset memory operation To interrupt this function press the ON STANDBY switch Auto tuner presets 87 5 89 1 98 1 107 9 90 1 90 1 AT A8 901 90 1 MHz Bi pgg 520 600 1000 1400 1500 1710 kHz 90 1 90 1 MHz C1 C8 90 1 MHz D1 D8 90 1 MHz E1 E8 90 1 MHz F1 F8 90 1 MHz G1 G8 90 1 MHz 29 ENGLISH Basic Operation Auto tuning 1 Set the input source to TUNER FUNCTION TUNER Main unit Remote control unit Watching the display p
5. Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Option Setup menu appears 44 ENGLISH ake this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to ZONE2 or Bi Amp Power Amp SPEAKER OUT PRE OUT Assign MAIN ZONE ZONE2 S BACK ZONE Surround back 7 1ch system Surround back ZONE2 5 1ch system 2ch system ZONE2 Bi Amp 5 1ch system Press the CURSOR or V button to select Power Amp Assign at the Option Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Power Amp Assign screen appears 5 Option Setup 1 Muting Level 2 On Screen Displa gt 3 Power Amp Assign 4 Setup Lock 5 3 Power Amp Assign y iS Backi Exit Press the CURSOR lt or gt button to select the Amp Assign mode according to the speaker system you want to set up 3 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Option Setup menu appears ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 1 Setting the Setup Lock The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily Press the CURSOR or V button to select Setup Lock at the Option Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Setup Lock screen appears 5 Option Setup 1 Muting Level 2 On Screen Display 3 Power Amp Assign 4 Setup Lock 5 4 Setup Lock gt ON Exit Press the CURSOR lt button
6. 17 ENGLISH Basic Operation Playback INPUT MODE FUNCTION ANALOG MASTER VOLUME iT SURROUND MODE gt Coone L I 1 MAIN SURROUND MODE SELECT Playing the input source 1 Select the input source to be played Example CD FUNCTION Main unit Remote control unit X To select the input source when ZONE2 REC OUT is selected press the MAIN button then operate the input function selector 2 Select the play surround mode Example STEREO SURROUND MODE 5 Main unit SELECT STEREO Remote control unit X To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters tone defeat or tone control press the SURROUND MODE button and then operate the selector INPUT MODE amp 5 25 amp 5 EXT IN ee ANALOG 3 Start playback on the selected component For operating instructions refer to the component s manual 4 Adjust the volume MASTER VOLUME T displayed on the master volume level Remote control unit display The volume level is Main unit X The volume can be adjusted within the range of 70 to 0 to 18 dB in steps of 1 dB However when the channel level is set as described page 28 if the volume for any channel is set at 1 dB or greater the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to 18 dB Maximu
7. ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 1 Setting the Function Rename The names of the input sources displayed on the front display and the on screen display can be changed The names or brands of the devices connected to the input sources can be input Press the CURSOR A or V button to select Function Rename at the Input Setup menu then press the ENTER button e The Function Rename screen appears 3 Input Setup 1 Digital In Assign 3 4 Function Rename 2 Ext In SW Level 3 Input Function Leve gt CD 24 Function Rename TUNER TUNER 5 Video Input Mode AUX AUX 6 Auto Tuner Preset CDR CDR DVD DVD Exit TV TV VCR VCR V AUX V AUX Press the CURSOR or V button to select the input source whose name you want to change then press the CURSOR lt or gt button The screen switches to the character input screen Example When CD is selected and the CURSOR lt or gt button is pressed 3 4 Function Rename gt CD 8 gt v Default4 3 Press the CURSOR lt or gt button to move the cursor B to the character number symbol or punctuation mark you wish to input and press the CURSOR or V button to select that character ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY Zabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 lt gt space Up to 5 characters can be input Repeat step 3 to complete input of the input s
8. 6 Press the CURSOR 1 or button to set the delay time 0 ms 200 ms Xx With a movie source for example adjust so that the movement of the actors lips is synchronized with the sound 7 Press the ENTER button to complete the setting The audio delay setting does apply when playing the EXT IN mode or in the analog input direct or stereo mode 25 ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation DENON original surround modes This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP Digital Signal Processor which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic powerful sound Surround modes and their features The front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back left channels the front right 1 5CH 7CH STEREO channel signals are output to the surround and surround back right channels and the in phase component of the left and right channels is output to the center channel Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound 2 E Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion NOTE 3 ARENA Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions 4 JAZ
9. DIGITAL n the DIGITAL DTS mode INPUT AUTO PCM DTS 9 Jc DIGITAL n the ANALOG mode INPUT AUTO PCM DTS ANALOG ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Input signal display DOLBY DIGITAL SIGNAL DO DIGITAL Em M o The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are being input e DTS properly If the DIGITAL indicator SIGNAL does not light check whether the DO DIGITAL Em Digital In Assign setup 1G page 5 40 and connections are correct e PCM whether the component s power is SIGNAL turned on DO DIGITAL Fm NOTE The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD ROMs containing data other than audio signals but no sound will be heard ENGLISH Basic Operation STANDARD DIRECT STEREO SURROUND PARAMETER SELECT STANDARDS zm DIRECT STEREO Tz oor es DOO SURROUND PARAMETER Playing audio sources CDs and DVDs 2 channel playback modes The AVR 1906 is equipped with 2 channel playback modes exclusively for music Select the mode to suit your tastes ll DIRECT mode Use this mode to achieve good quality 2 channel sound while watching images In this mode the audio signals bypass such circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly resulting in good quality sound Press the DIRECT STEREO button on the main unit or the
10. VIDEO AUDIO e VIDEO Set to the AUDIO side for the CD Tape deck or CDR MD position and to the VIDEO side for the DVD VDP DBS CABLE VCR or TV position Set the MODE 2 switch to the component to be registered CDR MD TAPE 1 zone2 DVD VDP e e TV vor Lops caste fia 3 Press the ON SOURCE and OFF button at the same time The indicator starts flashing Referring to the included list of preset codes press the NUMBER buttons to input the preset code a 3 digit number for the manufacturer of the component whose signals you want to store in the memory To store the codes of another component in the memory repeat steps 1 to 4 ENGLISH Advanced Operation 1 Digital video disc player DVD system buttons The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory To avoid accidental operation cover the remote control unit s transmitting window while setting the preset memory Depending on the model and year of manufacture this function cannot be used for some models even if they are of makes listed in the list of preset codes Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and verify correct operation The preset memory can be set for one component only among the following CDR MD DVD VDP and DBS CABLE The preset codes
11. on circui speaker output is cut of ashes Should this occur please follow these steps supply indicator f off the power of there are any fau this uni ts with t is activated the and the power be sure to switch check whether he wiring of the speaker cables or input cables and wait for the unit to cool down i it is very hot Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit Switch off the power and contact a DENON Service center Easy Setup and Operation Bl Connections When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components Center Subwoofer Surround speaker speaker systems L R IN D c oea E Connection terminal U for a subwoofer with built in amplifier hd PREOUT center SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS L R L R eJo oWe 2 oe Front speaker systems B Front speaker systems A Surround back speaker systems ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation WB Bi Amp connections Certain loudspeakers are equipped with two sets of input terminals f
12. 006 006 042 006 049 11 125 027 008 041 007 094 011 006 023 026 026 049 015 053 126 041 013 045 009 087 018 028 029 029 063 042 060 127 097 014 097 049 090 026 049 043 033 106 049 081 128 017 063 094 029 062 085 044 045 045 085 085 090 087 088 20274029 045 061 FRANCAIS ENGLISH Optonica 021 Sylvania 009 015 016 017 041 049 094 Bauer 155 Panasonic 024 049 064 066 067 068 069 107 Symphonic 009 094 Belcor 047 Perdio 009 Tandy 009 Bell amp Howell 045 118 Pentax 009 013 023 058 090 Tashiko 009 088 Bradford 061 Philco 015 016 049 Tatung 004 026 030 Brockwood 003 047 Philips 015 021 042 049 105 Teac 004 009 026 094 Candle 003 030 031 032 038 047 049 050 Pilot 088 Technics 024 049 122 Pioneer 005 013 029 036 037 038 045 085 Teknika 009 010 022 049 088 094 Capehart 003 Portland 025 055 090 TMK 087 092 Celebrity 046 Proscan 063 080 Toshiba 013 017 020 041 059 089 098 099 Circuit City 003 Pulsar 060 117 Citizen 029 030 031 032 034 038 047 049 Quartz 033 Totevision 007 087 088 050 054 061 095 122 123 Quasar 034 035 049 Unirech 087 Concerto 031 047 049 Radio Shack 001 002 021 081 087 088 091 094 Vecrtor Research 005 062 085 089 090 Colort
13. 3 Input Setup gt 1 Speaker Config 4 Advanced Playback 2 Delay Time 5 Option Setup 3 Channel Level 4 Crossover Frequency 5 SW Mode Setup Exit Exit Press the CURSOR or V button to select Speaker Config then press the ENTER button The Speaker Config screen appears 2 1 Speaker Config gt Front Sp Largely Center Sp Small Surround Sp Small S Back Sp Smal S Back Sp 2sp Subwoofer Yes ENGLISH 3 Press the CURSOR or V button to select a speaker then press the CURSOR lt or gt button to select a parameter C 5 D p Front Sp Subwoofer 1 ls Surround back SP Ag 1 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Speaker Setup menu appears v e Select Large or Small not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker s capacity for playing low frequency bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency signals If you are unsure try comparing the sound at both settings setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage the speakers to determine the proper setting Advanced Setup Part 2 Bl Parameters Large Select this when using speakers that have sufficient ability to reproduce bass sound below the frequency set for the crossover frequency mode Small Select this whe
14. 3 Video deck VCR system buttons 4 Digital broadcast satellite DBS tuner and 2 Video disc player VDP system buttons cable CABLE system buttons ON SOURCE Power on standby ON SOURCE Power on standby ON SOURCE Power on standby lt lt gt gt Manual search forward and reverse lt lt gt gt Manual search forward and reverse MENU Menu Stop Stop RETURN Return Play Play V 4 Cursor up down left and right la gt Auto search cue Pause ENTER Enter Pause Channel Channel up down CHANNEL Channel up down 0 9 10 Number DISPLAY Switch display VOL Volume up down 0 9 10 Number 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 5 Monitor TV TV system buttons Punch through Punch Through is a function allowing you to operate the PLAY STOP MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on CD TAPE CDR MD DVD VDP or VCR components when in the DBS CABLE or TV mode By default nothing is set 7 Set the MODE 1 switch to VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Set the MODE 2 switch to the component to be ON SOURCE Power on standby registered DBS CABLE or TV MENU gt Menu UE RETURN Return GSO V 4 gt Cursor up down left and right ENTER Enter DO yer Lops caste CHANNEL Channel
15. Exit e M 4 Advanced Playback gt 1 Audio Delay 2 Auto Surround Mode Exit 5 Option Setup gt 1 Muting Leve 2 0n Screen Display 3 Power Amp Assign 4 Setup Lock r Exit ENGLISH Getting Started Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR 1906 A V Surround Receiver This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources As this product is provided we recommend with an immense array of features before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding Getting Started Accessories 2 Before using M a Mm ea M EDT 2 Cautions on installation RR 2 Cautions on handling Preparing the remote control unit 2 Inserting the batteries DUO US 3 Operating range of the remote control unit 3 Part names and functions Pront paneler aeee UTD TE NU CIT ISSN Remote control unit Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals 16 ZONE2 out connections ZONE2 speaker out connections Connecting the pre out terminals 17 Connecting the power supply cord 17 Getting Started Advanced Operation Remote control unit Operating DENON aud
16. gt Gr R E H COAXIAL u P OUT 9 506 DISTAL ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting a VCR For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR S Video and composite video outputs are also provided f you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below in addition to the digital audio connections The digital inputs and outputs connection is the same as that for a CD MD recorder deck S VIDEO 990 OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN TC S VIDEO o IN OPTICAL IN OPTICAL OUT AUDIO IN NOTE When recording to a VCR it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR 1906 VCR OUTPUT terminal Example VCR IN S Video cable VCR OUT S Video cable VCR IN Video cable VCR OUT Video cable ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting a tape deck Tape deck n AUDIO OUT n AUDIO IN
17. ETT ee lt zd L 8 n f humming noise is generated move the tape deck further away from the source of such noise Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source such as a CD or MD recorder to an analog recorder such as a tape deck you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below in addition to the digital audio connections CD recorder MD recorder n AUDIO OUT Cm 0 M M aA R n OPTICAL D C ovr H OPTICAL n AUDIO IN 22 625 EI R NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 2 OUT terminal on the AVR 1906 s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 2 IN terminal 128 page 40 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting the antenna terminals An F type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly to the unit Direction of broadcasting station NS AM loop antenna FM antenna 7 Supplied 75 Q ohm COAXIAL cable 1 FM indoor antenna Supplied AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals l Remove the vinyl tie and take out the Bend in the reverse connection line direction a Antenna placed on C gt a
18. For listening late at night or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack but with reduced dynamic range This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS Select one of the four parameters OFF LOW MID middle or HI high Set to OFF for normal listening LFE Low Frequency Effect This sets the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effect sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS If the sound produced from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is turned off with the subwoofer peak limit level setting system setup menu adjust the level as necessary Program source and adjustment range 1 Dolby Digital 10 dB to 0 dB 2 DTS Surround 10 dB to 0 dB X When DTS encoded movie software is played it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback X When DTS encoded music software is played it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 10 dB for correct DTS playback TONE This enables the tone control This can be set individually for the separate surround modes other than DIRECT mode Basic Operation SB CH OUT Surround Back 1 Multi channel source OFF Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker N
19. The surround parameters tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each surround mode 26 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation ENGLISH Basic Operation SURROUND MODE TONE CONTROL SURROUND PARAMETER SELECT TONE DEFEAT DSP surround simulation Bl To operate the surround mode and the surround parameters from the remote control unit 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel DSP STANDARD SIMULATION VIRTUAL 5CH 7CH DIRECT STEREO SURROUND SHRED Y Remote control unit X The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA MATRIX VIDEO GAME JAZZ CLUB Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to enter the surround parameter setting mode ROCK ARENA gt ROOM SIZE d i umia EFFECT 10 Tone Defeat OFF SB CH OUT ON Default 4 X The surround parameter switches in the following order each time the SURROUND PARAMETER button is pressed for the different surround modes SURROUND MODE a s s S ER ST Panmere CH SELECT x PARAMETER f cursor 25 3 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button and press the CURSOR A or V button to select the various parameters Press the CURSOR lt or gt button to adjus
20. X 2 ANALOG or PC 1 Set the input mode to Optical or coaxial digital AUTO or DTS output 10257 page 19 20 LD VDP same as for PCM Never set the mode to X 2 ANALOG or PC X1 Optical or coaxial digital Set the input mode to DVD a pen AUTO or DTS Hapus Ir PEM IF page 19 20 X 3 1 DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs LDs as PCM signals Because of this the un decoded DTS signals are output as random hissing noise from the CD or LD player s analog outputs If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high volume it may possibly cause damage to the speakers To avoid this be sure to switch the input mode to AUTO or DTS before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS Also never switch the input mode to ANALOG or PCM during playback The same holds true when playing CDs or LDs on a DVD player or LD DVD compatible player For DVDs the DTS signals are recorded in a special way so this problem does not occur X2 The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo some sort of internal signal processing output level adjustment sampling frequency conversion etc In this case the DTS encoded signals may be processed erroneously in which case they cannot be decoded by the AVR 1906 or may only produce noise Before playing DTS signals for the first time turn down the master volume to a low level start playing the DTS disc then che
21. 1400 1500 1710 kHz 90 1 90 1 MHz C1 C8 90 1 MHz Auto Tuner FM stations are received automatically and stored in the 6 memory D1 D8 90 1 MHz s E1 E8 90 1 MHz F1 F8 90 1 MHz G1 G8 90 1 MHz 49 ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 2 4 Advanced Playback that they cannot be changed Advanced Playback Default setting Page 1 Audio Delay Sets the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it rms 43 with the picture Auto 2 Surround Sets the Auto surround mode function Auto Surround Mode ON 43 Mode 5 Option Setup Option Setup Default setting Page 1 Muting Level This sets the amount of attenuation for audio output dB minimum 44 muting This sets whether or not to display the on screen display 2 On Screen that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on On Screen Display ON MODE 44 Display the remote control unit or main unit are operated A setting to prevent flickering Power Amp Set this to switch the surround back channel s power 3 Assign amplifier for ZONE2 or Bi Amp use Surrouna pagk T 4 Setup Lock Sets whether or not to lock the system setup settings so Setup Lock OFF 45 50 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 2 ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise first check the following 1 Are the connections correct 2 Have you operated t
22. 46 subwoofer according to the listening position 12 ft 12f 12 ft 10 ft 10 ft Channel This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the Front Front Center Surround L Surround p 209099 Surround suhwoofer 3 Level speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in order L R Back L Back R 46 47 to obtain optimum effects 0dB 0dB OdB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB Crossover Sets the frequency Hz below which the bass sound of 4 A 80 Hz 47 Frequency the various speaker is to be output from the subwoofer 5 SW Mode This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass LFE Normal 48 Setup signals 3 Input Setup Input Setup Default setting Page ee ar 7 input cD AUX DVD VDP TV DBS 1 Digital In This assigns the digital input terminals for the source 40 Assign different input sources Digital COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OPT2 nputs 2 Jut SW Sets the Ext In Subwoofer terminal playback level Subwoofer 15 dB 40 3 8 The playback level can be corrected individually for the CD TUNER AUX CDR TAPE DVD VDP TV DBS VCR V AUX 40 Level different input sources odB OdB OdB 0 dB 0 dB 0dB OdB 4 Function The names of the different input source can be changed as CD TUNER AUX CDR DVD VCR V AUX 41 Rename desired and displayed on the display 5 Video Input Se the input signal to be output from the monitor output AUTO 42 Mode terminal Al A8 87 5 89 1 98 1 107 9 90 1 90 1 90 1 90 1 MHz B1 B8 520 600 1000
23. DENON DVD 555 DVD 800 Pioneer 007 008 009 Model No DVD 755 DVD 1600 Sony 013 014 015 Mod le num ro DVD 900 DVD 2000 7 DVD 910 DVD 2500 Jours Vi DVD 955 DVD 3000 Victor 004 DVD 1000 DVD 3300 DVD 1200 Wards 007 DVD 1500 Yamaha 010 011 DVD 1710 DVD 1910 DVD 2200 DVD 2800 DVD 2800II DVD 2900 DVD 2910 DVD 3800 DVD 3910 DVD 5900 DVD 5910 DVD 9000 DVM 715 DVM 1800 DVM 1805 DVM 1815 DVM 2815 DVM 4800 111 014 Philips 002 DENON TOKYO JAPAN www denon com Denon Brand Company D amp M Holdings Inc Printed in China OOD 511 4324 004
24. DIRECT button on the remote control unit to select the DIRECT mode E STEREO mode Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching images Press the DIRECT STEREO button on the main unit or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to select the STEREO mode Dolby Pro Logic IIx Pro Logic II mode e To play in the PLIIx mode set S BackSp at the Speaker Configuration setting to 15 or 2sp To play in the PLIIx mode set Surround Back at the Power Amp Assign setting Press the STANDARD button to select the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights EX SN 7 DOPRO LOGIC PRESS Lights X The mode switches as shown below each time the STANDARD button is pressed DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO 6 2 Play a program source X For operating instructions respective components refer to the manuals of the Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the surround parameter mode DOLBY PL 11 MODE WEE CINEMAL CINEMA EQ OFF D COMP OFF LFE 0dB Tone Defeat OFF SB CH OUT ON Default Yes 4 21 ENGLISH Basic Operation Turn the SELECT knob and press the CURSOR lt or gt button to select the optimum mode for the source When the SB CH OUT parameter is set to ON BACK at system setup to SMALL Set S LARGE Display Pro Logic IIx Cinema mo
25. EXT IN CENTER CENTER ca MS MODE RooMszE DeLay TIME PANORAMA DIMENSION NACE SW ATT DIRECT X x x x x x x O OFF x x x x x STEREO x O 0 dB x x x x X x x E x EXTERNAL INPUT x x x x x x x x x x x x DOLBY PRO LOGIC II O 0 dB O OFF x x x x O OFF O 3 O 3 x x DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx 0 dB x x x O OFF O 3 O 3 x x DTS NEO 6 O O 0 dB O OFF x x x x x x O 0 3 x DOLBY DIGITAL O 0 dB O OFF x x x x x x x x x x DTS SURROUND 0 dB O OFF x x x x x x x x x x 5CH 7CH STEREO O 0 dB x x x x x x x x x x x ROCK ARENA 0 dB x x O Medium O 10 x x x x x x JAZZ CLUB 9 O 0 dB x x O Medium O 10 x x x x x x x VIDEO GAME 0 dB x x O Medium O 10 x x x x x 1 x MONO MOVIE 9 O 0 dB x x O Medium O 10 x x x x x x x MATRIX 9 O 0 dB x x x x O 30 msec x x x x x x VIRTUAL x x x x X x X x x x x x x O Adjustable X Not adjustable 57 ENGLISH Specifications Bl Audio section Power amplifier Rated output Front 85 W 85 W 8 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 0896 T H D 120 W 120 W 6 Q ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 T H D Center 85 W 8 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 08 T H D 120 W 6 O ohms 1 kHz with 0 796 T H D Surround 85 W 85 W 8 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 08 T H D 120 W 120 W 6 Q ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 T H D Surround Back 85 W 8
26. VAS L SURROUND BACK INPUT MODE Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button The surround parameter menu is displayed Dolby Digital EX PC NEMA EQ ON 4 COMP OFF PFE 0dB Tone Defeat OFF DTS ES DSCRT6 1 DCINEMA EQ ON LFE 0dB Tone Defeat OFF SB CH OUT MTRX ON Default Yes 4 SB CH OUT ES DSCRT 4 Default 6 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button and press the CURSOR or V button to select the various parameters Turn the SELECT knob and press the CURSOR lt or gt button to adjust the parameter settings 8 Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode e When making parameter settings the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed 23 ENGLISH Basic Operation Surround parameters 3 CINEMA EQ Cinema Equalizer The Cinema EO function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies compensating for overly bright sounding motion picture soundtracks Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic Ilx Dolby Digital DTS Surround and DTS NEO 6 modes The same contents are set for all operating modes D COMP Dynamic Range Compression Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds
27. and only effective in the STANDARD DOLBY DTS SURROUND modes The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory Press the STANDARD button to select the STANDARD DOLBY DTS SURROUND modes Press the TEST TONE button Test tones are output from the different speakers 3 Press the CURSOR lt or gt button to adjust so that the volume of the test tones is the same for all the speakers After completing the adjustment press the TEST TONE button again 47 ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 2 Setting the Crossover Frequency Set the crossover frequency mode according to the speaker system being used 1 Press the CURSOR or V button to select Crossover Frequency at the Speaker Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Crossover Frequency screen appears 2 Speaker Setup 1 Speaker Config 2 4 Crossover Frequency 2 Delay Time 3 Channel Level 4 gt EGE Crossover Frequency SW Mode Setup Exit Press the CURSOR lt or gt button to select the frequency 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 Hz can be selected 3 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Speaker Setup menu appears Advanced Setup Part 2 Setting the SW Mode Setup Set the subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used Press the CURSOR A or V button to select SW Mode Se
28. area ee NR ERR IR en 4 Connecting a tape 4 Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder 4 Connecting the antenna terminals 5 Playback Playing the input SOUCO E 8 Playback using the external input EXT IN terminals 8 Turning the sound off temporarily MUTING eee 8 Listening over headphones Dent N TEES E VIN ESI ane De eu ne RUE 9 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image VIDEO SELECT 9 Selecting the front speakers 9 Checking the currently playing program source 19 Input MOJE e E 19 20 Surround Playing audio sources CDs and DVDs 2 channel playback eee E EE 21 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Pro Logic Il mode DISSE GO GGOE Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround Night MOQO e E 5 DENON original surround modes Surround modes and their features 26 DSP StrounorsiImUAtOne ere 27 Tone control setting Adjusting the sound quality Tone defeat mode e Listening to the radio Auto preset memory eee eem eee 29 Auto tuning Pais ai oS ais Gia Hes HOWE AU Mao Se EE tame de Tee 29 Manual tuning DLL SL aurea Checkingithe preset stations e 30 Recalling preset SALONS ee en 30 ENGLISH Navigating through the System Setup Menu 39 On screen display and front display ee 39 Input Setup Setting the Digital In Assign Setti
29. assigned For more information about Digital Input Assignment 187 page 40 Connect a non DVD video disc player such as a laser disc VCD SVCD or future high definition disc player to the DVD VDP terminals in the same way DVD player ri COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 4 Y PR S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL o OUT AUDIO OUT qo L mcm Audio signal flow is shown with white arrows video signal flow is shown with gray arrows Easy Setup and Operation For best picture quality especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources choose the component video connection to your monitor TV S Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs Monitor TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN H 4f gt 9v AE J E Ei Or fonra Er a 5 IN ron NOTE The component video input and or output terminals may be labeled differently on some TVs monitors or video components Y PB PR Y CB Cr Y B Y R Y Check the owner s manuals for the other components for further information ENGLIS
30. decoder the format is automatically detected upon decoding and the optimum playing mode is selected However some Matrix 6 1 sources may be detected as having a 5 1 channel format so the DTS ES Matrix 6 1 mode must be set manually to play these sources For instructions on selecting the surround mode 1 page 23 The DTS ES decoder includes another function the DTS Neo 6 surround mode for 6 1 channel playback of digital PCM and analog signal sources ll DTS Neo 6 surround This mode applies conventional 2 channel signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS ES Matrix 6 1 to achieve 6 1 channel surround playback High precision input signal detection and matrix processing enable full band reproduction frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater for all 6 1 channels and separation between the different channels is improved to the same level as that of a digital discrete system DTS Neo 6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding for the signal source DTS Neo 6 Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2 channel sources as with 6 1 channel sources This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well because the in phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel C and the reversed phase component to the surround SL SR and
31. objects of any Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of ime unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to ightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in he vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to
32. of digital signals is detected the signals input to the digital input terminals are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically with the DTS Dolby Digital or PCM 2 channel stereo format If no digital signal is being input the analog input terminals are selected Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals PCM exclusive PCM signal playback mode Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input Note that noise may be generated when using this mode to play signals other than PCM signals DTS exclusive DTS signal playback mode Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input Basic Operation Bl Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input ANALOG exclusive analog audio signal playback mode The signals input to the analog input terminals are decoded and played NOTE Input mode when playing DTS sources Noise will be output if DTS compatible CDs or LDs are played in the ANALOG or PCM mode When playing DTS compatible sources be sure to connect the source component to the digital input terminals OPTICAL COAXIAL and set the input mode to DTS Bl Input mode display n the AUTO mode INPUT Depending on the input signal AUTO PCM DTS Nc DIGITAL ANALOG n the DIGITAL PCM mode INPUT AUTO PCM DTS VU E
33. offset value FLAG Displays the special identification signal recorded in the input signal MATRIX is displayed when matrix processing is conducted on the surround back channel DISCRETE is displayed when discrete processing is conducted Not displayed if an identification signal has not been recorded n addition screen information is displayed in the following order when the ON SCREEN button is pressed repeatedly OSD 1 Input signal OSD 2 Input outpu OSD 3 Auto surround mode OSD 4 10 Tuner preset stations Mode Dolby Digital EX Mode DTS ES DSCRT6 1 SIGNAL DOLBY DIGITAL SIGNAL DTS fs 48kHz fs 48kHz FORMAT 3 3 1 FORMAT 3 3 1 OFFSET 4dB FLAG MATRIX FLAG DI SCRETE CPL NOTE OSD 3 This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to ON and the input mode is set to Auto It is not displayed when the input mode is set to Analog or EXT IN 24 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Bl Dialog normalization The dialog normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources Dialog normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level standard level of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources such as DVD DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital These contents can be verified with the STATUS or ON SCREEN but
34. operation appears on the display connected to the unit s VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal Also the unit s operating status can be checked during playback X Such information as the position of the input selector and the surround parameter settings is output in sequence Front panel display Press the STATUS button Descriptions of the unit s operations are also displayed on the front panel display In addition the display can be Switched to check the unit s operating status while playing a source 19 ENGLISH Basic Operation Bl Using the dimmer function Press the DIMMER button The display brightness changes in four steps bright medium dim and off Input mode The AVR 1906 has an AUTO signal detection mode that automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals but is also equipped with a manual mode that can be switched according to the type of input audio signals Selecting the AUTO PCM DTS modes Press the INPUT MODE button Xx The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is pressed AUTO RENI 05 AUTO auto mode In this mode the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input terminals for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR 1906 s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback This mode can be selected for all input sources other than TUNER The presence or absence
35. step 3 does not work start over from step 1 f the microprocessor has been reset all the button settings are reset to the default values the values set upon shipment from the factory 38 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 1 Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit IG page 49 50 Navigating through the System Setup Menu Advanced Setup Part 1 On screen display and front display The AVR 1906 is equipped with an intuitive and easy to understand on screen display and is equipped with an alphanumeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings We recommend that you use the on screen display when you make system adjustments Some representative front display and on screen display examples are shown below You can change the settings using the buttons on the front panel or remote control unit MODE 1 x ENTER SETUP O c bH CURSOR 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to AUDIO Press the SETUP button to display the System Setup menu Press the CURSOR or V button to select the menu then press the ENTER button Press the ENTER button to enter the selected menu 3 To change a setting first select it pressing the CURSOR or V button and then change the setting pressin
36. terminal Stereo n Video terminal Perform the measurement again _ Measurement is repeated lt P Yellow ce Red aA Cancel the checked measurement values Pin plug cable Video cable 75 O ohm video pin plug cable B Analog terminal Monaural for subwoofer G S Video terminal 1 1 Auto Setup Complete 1 1 Auto Setup a Pie eRe E gt Le Channel Level Check Store Pin plug cable S Video cable Retry 4 Cancels Digital terminal Coaxial Component video terminal Orange m Green 9 Y cable oh ble ee pu oaxial cable 75 Q ohm pin plug cable Playing a DVD with surround sound Red PR CR DJ Digital terminal Optical Component video cable Disconnect the microphone from the unit u Signal direction Optical cable Optical fiber cable T 2 Select the input source to be played P Audio signal p n Speaker terminal IN OUT OUT IN 3 Select the play surround mode Video signal _ gt E _ IN OUT OUT IN Speaker cable 4 Start DVD playback NOTE Adjust the volume Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed 5 When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly left with left right with right Note that bindi
37. to select Auto or Manual Auto Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from each speaker Manual Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level 3 Press the CURSOR or V button to select TEST TONE Start then press the CURSOR 1 button to select Start 2 3 Channel Level TEST Manual gt TEST TONE Start Level Clear ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 2 When Auto mode is selected Press the CURSOR 4 or gt button to adjust all 1 the speakers to the same volume The test tones are emitted from each speaker in the following order at 4 second intervals during the first and second cycle and at the 2 second intervals during the third and subsequent cycles ELEC RER LS 2sp SWI SL FHSBLI HSBR El gaja When the surround back speaker setting is set to 1sp for Speaker Configuration this is set to SB Example When the volume is set to 12 dB while the test tone is being produced from the Front Lch speaker Test Tone Auto gt Front L 12dB Center 0dB Front R 0dB Surround R 0dB S Back R 0dB 5 Back L 0dB Surround L 0dB Subwoofer 0dB X The volume can be adjusted between 12 dB and 12 dB in units of 1 dB When Manual mode is selected Press the CURSOR A or V button to select the 2 speaker the
38. to select ON to lock the system setup settings 3 Press the ENTER button to finalize the setting and exit the system setup mode e When the setup lock function is activated the settings listed below cannot be changed and SETUP LOCKED is displayed when related buttons are operated e System setup settings e Surround parameter settings Tone control settings Channel level settings including test tones To unlock press the SETUP button again and display the Setup Lock screen then select OFF and press the ENTER button e System setup is complete Once these settings are made there is no need to change them unless different AV components are connected or the speakers are repositioned Advanced Setup Part 2 This Speaker Setup section describes the procedures to make speaker settings manually without using the Auto Setup function as well as to make manual changes to settings that have already been made by the Auto Setup function Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Config The composition of the signals output to each channel and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used Press the CURSOR A or V button to select Speaker Setup at the System Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Speaker Setup screen appears System Setup 1 Auto Setup 2 Speaker Setup gt 2 Speaker Setup
39. two speakers Using two speakers results in a smoother blend with the sound of the surround channels and better sound positioning of the surround back channel when listening from a position other than the center ll Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers Using surround back speakers greatly improves the positioning of the sound at the rear Because of this the surround left and right channels play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the acoustic image from the front to the back As shown in the diagram above in a movie theater the surround signals are also produced from diagonally in front of the listeners creating an acoustic image as if the sound were floating in space To achieve these effects we recommend placing the speakers for the surround left and right channels slightly more towards the front than with conventional surround systems Doing so sometimes increases the surround effect when playing conventional 5 1 channel sources in the 6 1 surround or DTS ES Matrix 6 1 mode Check the surround effects of the various modes before selecting the surround mode Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose 1 DTS ES compatible system using surround back speakers D Basic setting for prim
40. 4 the sampling frequency is increased 96 or 88 2 kHz to achieve a wide frequency range of over 40 Hz In addition DTS 96 24 has a resolution of 24 bits resulting in the same frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz 24 bit PCM As with conventional DTS Surround DTS 96 24 is compatible with a maximum of 5 1 channels so sources recorded using DTS 96 24 can be played in high sampling frequency multiple channel audio with such normal media as DVD videos and CDs Thus with DTS 96 24 the same 96 kHz 24 bit multi channel surround sound as with DVD Audio can be achieved while viewing DVD Video images on a conventional DVD Video player X1 Furthermore with DTS 96 24 compatible CDs 88 2 Hz 24 bit multi channel surround can be achieved using normal CD LD players 1 Even with the high quality multi channel signals the recording ime is the same as with conventional DTS surround sources What s more DTS 96 24 is fully compatible with the conventional DTS surround format so DTS 96 24 signal sources can be played with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or 44 1 kHz on conventional DTS or DTS ES surround decoders 2 1 A DVD player with DTS digital output capabilities for players a player with digital outputs for conventional DTS CDs LDs and a disc recorded in DTS 96 24 are required X2 The resolution is 24 or 20 bits depending on the decoder ENGLISH
41. 5 W 8 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 08 T H D 120 W 120 W 6 Q ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 T H D Output terminals Front AorB 6 16 Q ohms A B 12 16 Q ohms Center Surround Surr Back 6 16 Q ohms Analog Input sensitivity input impedance Frequency response S N Distortion Rated output 200 mV 47 kO kohms 10 Hz 100 kHz 1 3 dB DIRECT mode 98 dB IHF A weighted DIRECT mode 0 008 20 Hz 20 kHz DIRECT mode 1 2V Bl Video section Standard video terminals Input output level and impedance 1 Vp p 75 O ohms Frequency response 5 Hz 10 MHz 1 3 dB S Video terminals Input output level and impedance Y brightness signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms C color signal 0 286 Vp p 75 O ohms Frequency response 5 Hz 10 MHz 1 3 dB Color component video terminal Input output level and impedance Y brightness signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms PB CB blue signal 0 7 Vp p 75 Q ohms PR CR red signal 0 7 Vp p 75 O ohms Frequency response DC 100 MHz 0 3 dB 58 Tuner section Receiving Range Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity S N IHF A Total Harmonic Distortion at 1 kHz General Power supply Power consumption Maximum external dimensions Mass Batteries External dimensions Mass ENGLISH ENGLISH Specifications FM note uV at 75 O ohms 0 dBf 1 x 1075 W 87 50 MHz 107 90 MHz 1 0
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43. DENON AVR 1906 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D EMPLOI E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FCC INFORMATION For US customers 1 PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this product may not cause harmful interference and 2 this product must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority grante
44. Digital s main channels can all contain full range sound information from the lowest bass up to the highest frequencies 22 kHz The signals within each channel are distinct from the others allowing pinpoint sound imaging and Dolby Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest softest sounds free from noise and distortion Bl Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Comparison of home LIINC Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic No of recorded B4 ch 2 ch channels elements No of playback B4 ch Ach channels Playback channels max L R C S L R C SL SR SW SW recommended Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital encoding Analog matrix Audio processing processing Dolby decoding Surround High frequency playback limit of 20 kHz 7 kHz surround channel ENGLISH ENGLISH Additional Information Bl Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods DOLBY Symbol indicating Dolby Digital compatibility n ITAL The following are general examples Also refer to the player s operating instructions Dolby Digital output Playback method Media a terminals reference page Coaxial Dolby Digital Set the input mode to LD VDP RF output terminal AUTO 1 1287 page 19 20 Mosa Pug Set the input mode to DVD T i AUTO da d IF page 19 20 X 2 Others Optical or coaxia Set the in
45. H Easy Setup and Operation POWER SPEAKER A ON STANDBY SETUP MIC Auto Setup The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system to permit an appropriate automatic setting E Measurement and setting details D This sets the speaker connection polarity and bass reproduction ability 2 This sets the delay time from each speaker corresponding to the listening position 3 This sets the volume that is output from each speaker For accurate measurements Keep quiet during the auto setup procedure It is recommended that you turn off the power of any air conditioner projector or other equipment that may produce noise Do not stand between the microphone and speakers while Auto Setup is performed Do not place any obstacles between the microphone and speakers Also be sure to point the speakers towards the listening position NOTE A loud test tone is output during the measurement Please consider this should you be planning night time measurements and consider not allowing small children into the listening room at this time Connecting a microphone Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel of the unit o oo L J Place the microphone for Auto Setup at the actual listening position which will be at the same height as your ears Plac
46. ON MTRX The same signals as those of the surround channels are output from the surround back channels MTRX ON The surround back channel is reproduced using digital matrix processing ES MTRX When playing DTS signals the surround back signals undergo digital matrix processing for playback ES DSCRT When a signal identifying the source as a discrete 6 1 channel source is included in the DTS signals the surround back signals included in the source are played PLIIx Cinema Processing is performed with the Cinema mode of the PLIIx decoder and the surround back channel is reproduced PLIIx Music Processing is performed with the Music mode of the PLIIx decoder and the surround back channel is reproduced 2 2ch source OFF Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker ON Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker X This operation can be performed directly by pressing the SURROUND BACK button Bl Checking the input signal The input signal can be checked by pressing the remote control unit s ON SCREEN button SIGNAL Displays the type of signal DTS DOLBY DIGITAL PCM etc fs Displays the input signal s sampling frequency FORMAT Displays the input signal s number of channels Number of front channels Number of surround channels LFE on off SURROUND is displayed for 2 channel signal sources recorded in Dolby Surround OFFSET Displays the dialog normalization
47. ORY button again e Store the station in the preset memory To preset other channels repeat steps 1 to 4 A total of 56 broadcast stations can be preset 8 stations channels 1 to 8 in each of blocks A to G 30 ENGLISH The preset broadcast stations can be checked on the on screen display Press the ON SCREEN button repeatedly until the Tuner Preset Stations screen appears on the OSD Tuner Preset Stations s Hz 10MHz 10MHz FM107 90MHz 90 10MHz 90 10MHz FM 90 10MHz 90 10MHz gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 00 10 m Recalling preset stations Watching the display press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block Watching the display press the PRESET A or V button to select the desired preset channel ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation OFF ON SOURCE Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 7 Set the MODE 1 switch to AUDIO AUDIO e VIDEO Set the MODE 2 switch to the position for the component to be operated CD CDR MD or TAPE CDR MD TAPE ES zove2 DVD VDP EN VCR DBS CABLE ia 3 Operate the audio component X For details refer to the component s operating instructions While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components it may be the case that some compon
48. Playback at the System Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Advanced Playback screen appears System Setup 1 Auto Setup 4 Advanced Playback 2 Speaker Setup 3 Input Setup gt 1 Audio Delay 24 Advanced Playback 2 Auto Surround Mode 5 Option Setup Exit Press the CURSOR or V button to select Audio Delay then press the ENTER button The Audio Delay screen appears 4 1 Audio Delay Input DVD AH 3 Press the CURSOR lt or button to set the delay time 0 ms 200 ms With a movie source for example adjust so that the movement of the actors lips is synchronized with the sound Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Advanced Playback menu appears The audio delay setting does apply when playing in the EXT IN mode or in the analog input direct mode or stereo mode Setting the Auto Surround Mode The surround mode used last for the three types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input sources Analog and PCM 2 channel signals STEREO 2 channel signals in the Dolby Digital DTS or another multi channel format DOLBY PLIIx Cinema Multi channel signals in the Dolby Digital DTS or another multi channel format DOLBY DT
49. S SURROUND x Default settings are indicated in 1 Press the CURSOR A or V button to select Auto Surround Mode at the Advanced Playback menu then press the ENTER button e The Auto Surround Mode screen appears 4 Advanced Playback 1 Audio Delay 4 2 Auto Surround Mode 22 Auto Surround Mode ON gt OFF Exit Press the CURSOR lt or gt button to select ON if you want to use the auto surround mode or OFF if you do not want to use it 3 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Advanced Playback menu appears Press the CURSOR A V button to select Exit then press the ENTER button The System Setup menu appears 43 ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 1 Advanced Setup Part 1 Option Setup ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 1 Setting the Power Amp Assign Setting the Muting Level Setting the On Screen Display OSD This sets the amount of attenuation applied for audio output muting Press the CURSOR or V button to select Option Setup at the System Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Option Setup screen appears System Setup 1 Auto Setup 5 Option Setup 2 Speaker Setup 3 Input Setup 1 Muting Level 4 Advanced Playback 2 On Screen Display gt 5 Option Setup 3 Power Amp Assign 4 Setup Lock Exit Exit Press the CURSOR o
50. SB channels DTS Neo 6 Music This mode is suited mainly for playing music Changes in the sound quality are reduced by decoding with emphasis on the front channel signals FL and FR and a natural sense of expansion is given to the sound field by the effect of the surround signals output from the center C and surround SL SR and SB channels 56 ENGLISH ENGLISH Additional Information 4 DTS 96 24 The sampling frequency number of bits and number of channels used for recording of music etc in studios have been increasing in recent years and there are a growing number of high quality signal sources including 96 kHz 24 bit 5 1 channel sources For example there are high picture sound quality DVD video sources with 96 kHz 24 bit stereo PCM audio tracks However because the data rate for these audio tracks is extremely high there are limits to recording them on two channels only and since the quality of the pictures must be restricted it is common to only include still pictures In addition 96 kHz 24 bit 5 1 channel surround is possible with DVD audio sources but DVD audio players are required to play hem with this high quality DTS 96 24 is a multi channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc in order to deal with this situation Conventional surround formats used sampling frequencies of 48 or 44 1 kHz so 20 kHz was about the maximum playback signal requency With DTS 96 2
51. Say a vacation Preparing the remote control unit The included remote control unit RC 978 can be used to operate not only the AVR 1906 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well In addition the memory contains control signals for other remote control units so it can be used to operate non DENON remote control compatible products ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started Inserting the batteries Remove the remote control unit s rear cover gt Set two R6P AA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction Notes on batteries Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit The included batteries are only for verifying operation When inserting the batteries be sure to do so in the proper direction following the and Q 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 short circuit disassemble heat or dispose of batteries in flames e f the battery fluid should leak carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries When replacing the batteries have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible 3 Put the rear cover back on Operating range of the remot
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53. URROUND PARAMETER button and press the CURSOR A or V button to select the various parameters Turn the SELECT knob and press the CURSOR lt or button to set the various surround parameters When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on the main unit stop operating the buttons after completing the settings The settings are automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after several seconds Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode When making parameter settings the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed 22 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Surround parameters 2 DTS NEO 6 Mode Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2 channel sources as with 6 1 channel sources This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well because the in phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel C and the reversed phase component to the surround SL SR and SB channels Music This mode is suited mainly for playing music The front channel FL and FR signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there is no loss of sound quality and the effect of the surround signals output from the center C and su
54. Z CLUB This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism 5 VIDEO GAME Use this to enjoy video game sources Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo Signals consisting 6 MATRIX of the component difference of the input signals the component that provides the sense of expansion processed for delay are output from the surround channel 7 VIRTUAL Select this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field produced from the front 2 channel speakers or headphones Depending on the program source being played the effect may not be very noticeable n this case try other surround modes without worrying about their names to create a sound field suited to your tastes NOTE When playing sources recorded in monaural the sound will be one sided if signals are only input to one channel left or right so input signals to both channels If you have a source component with only one audio output monophonic camcorder etc obtain a Y adapter cable to split the mono output to two outputs and connect to the L and R inputs Bl Personal memory plus This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the different sources When the input source is switched the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled
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56. are as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting e TV DENON SODR MID tco totes DENON CDR e DVD VDP DENON DVD DBS CABLE ABC CABLE Operating a component stored in the preset memory 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to AUDIO or VIDEO ON SOURCE AUDIO OFF 44 gt gt e VIDEO 4 Set to the AUDIO side for the CD Tape deck or CDR MD lt lt PP position and to the VIDEO side for the DVD VDP DBS CABLE VCR or TV position 0 9 10 DISC SKIP Set the MODE 2 switch to the component you MENOS want to operate RETURN CDR MD TAPE SETUP CD 4 1 ZONE 1v x DVDVDP v q TV ENTER VCR DBS CABLE m x 3 Operate the component Power on standby DENON DVD power off Manual search forward and reverse ESTO Play Auto search to beginning of track Pause Number Disc skip for DVD changer only Switch display Menu Return Setup Cursor up down left and right Enter setting Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons so also refer to the instructions on remote control for that component For details refer to the component s operating instructions X Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit 32 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation
57. arily watching movies This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using regular single way or 2 way speakers for the surround speakers Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speakers As seen from above Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker J ee 2to3feet Point slightly downwards As seen from the side Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible Set the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers Consult the owner s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room e f the surround speakers are direct radiating monopolar then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 2 to 3 feet above ear level at the prime listening position When using two surround back speakers place them at the back facing the front at a narrower distance than the front left and right speakers When using one surround back speaker place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher position O to 0 7 feet than the surround speakers We recommend installing the surround back speaker s at a slightly downward facing angle This effectively prevents the surround back channel signals from reflecting off the monitor or screen at
58. be adjusted with the remote control unit s ZONE2 VOLUME button System configuration and connections example Using this unit s internal amplifier as the ZONE2 MAIN ZONE 5 1 channel systems Monitor This unit A A RC 617 ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT 4 Sun sS 27 ROOM TO ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM SYSTEM REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT separately sold control line CONTROL UNIT RC 978 SPEAKER cable x Refer to Connections I page 16 36 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation FUNCTION ZONE2 REC SELECT Q ats POWER ZONE2 SPEAKER ZONE2 OFF L5 Cb Outputting a program source to amplifier etc in a different room ZONE2 mode Remote control unit operations during multi source playback selecting the source Press the ZONE2 REC SELECT button to display the ZONE2 SOURCE on the display The display switches as follows each time the button is pressed ZIQINIEZ lt gt EC Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the source you want to output appears on the display 3 Start playing the source to be output X For operating instructions refer to the manuals of the respective components X To cancel turn the FUNCTION knob and select SOURCE ZONE 2 NA 5 A Lights 4 Press the ZONE2 button The signals of the source se
59. ch a way that there is no humming or noise For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices refer to the devices operating instructions When the main unit is set to the recording output mode ZONE2 remote control button cannot be operated Bl When using the SURR BACK ZONE2 amplifier as the SURROUND BACK e 7 1 channel playback using the surround back speaker is possible in the MAIN ZONE To use the ZONE2 line output turn on the ZONE2 button The ZONE2 OUT terminal s output level cannot be adjusted with the remote control unit System configuration and connections example Using external amplifier MAIN ZONE 7 1 channel systems FL Center 5 DVD player This unit Monitor LT ZONE2 AUDIO OUT c gt Premain amplifier 4 FIXED OUT or Power amplifier SL PNE SR no of ur Deoa 2 ald LI PROGRAMMABLE a RC 616 SBL SBR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ROOM TO ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC 978 separately sold control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable Refer Connections 15 page 16 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation E When using the SURR BACK ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2 The SPEAKER OUT LINE OUT and PRE OUT terminals can be used simultaneously in ZONE2 To use the ZONE2 turn on the ZONEZ button The output of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can
60. ck R 10ft 12ft Subwoofer Default Press the CURSOR A or V button to select the speaker to be set 3 Press the CURSOR lt or gt button to set the distance between the speaker and the listening position The distance changes in units of 1 foot each time the button is pressed Select the value closest to the measured distance f Yes is selected for Default the settings are automatically reset to the default values X The difference in distance for the various speaker settings must not be greater than 20 ft Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Speaker Setup menu appears 46 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 2 Setting the Channel Level e Use this setting to balance the playback levels in different channels and make them appear equal From the listening position listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level The levels can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit 128 page 47 1 Press the CURSOR or V button to select Channel Level at the Speaker Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Channel Level screen appears 2 Speaker Setup 2 3 Channel Level gt TEST_TONE gt Manual TEST TONE Start 1 Speaker Config 2 Delay Time 23 Channel Level 4 Crossover Frequency 5 SW Mode Setup Exit Level Clear Press the CURSOR 1 or button
61. ck whether the DTS indicator on the AVR 1906 IS page 23 lights before turning up the master volume X3 A DVD player with DTS compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of compatible DVD players Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS compatible digital output consult the player s owner s manual for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS encoded DVDs Additional Information 31 DTS ES Extended Surround DTS ES Extended Surround is a new multi channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format DTS ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360 degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals This format has been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999 In addition to the 5 1 surround channels FL FR C SL SR and LFE DTS ES Extended Surround also offers the SB Surround Back sometimes also referred to as surround center channel for surround playback with a total of 6 1 channels DTS ES Extended Surround includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methods as described below E DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 is the newest recording format With it all 6 1 channels including the SB channel are recorded independently using a di
62. component on which you want to record X To cancel turn the FUNCTION knob and select SOURCE Recording sources other than digital inputs selected the REC OUT mode are also output to the ZONE2 audio output terminals Digital signals are not output to the REC SOURCE or audio output terminals The DIGITAL IN s signal selected with the FUNCTION knob is output to the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal Last function memory This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were mmediately before the power is switched off This function eliminates the need to perform complicated resettings when the power is switched on The unit is also equipped with a back up memory This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main unit s POWER switch is off and the power supply cord disconnected Initialization of the microprocessor If the indication on the display is not normal or if the operation of the unit is not correct then the microprocessor should be reset by the following procedure Switch off the unit using the main unit s POWER switch Keep both SPEAKER A and B buttons depressed and turn on the unit by pressing the main unit s POWER switch Check that the entire display is flashing at 1 second intervals and release the buttons he microprocessor will be initialized f
63. d back speakers The protector circuit may be activated if the unit is operated for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected Note on speaker impedance The protector circuit may be activated if the unit is operated for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance for example speakers with an impedance of less than 4 Q ohms are connected If the protector circuit is activated the speaker output is cut off Turn off the unit s power wait for the unit to cool down improve the ventilation around the unit then turn the power back on ENGLISH Connecting the speaker cables 1 Loosen by turning counterclockwise 2 Insert the cable 3 Tighten by turning clockwise 9 A e Connecting banana plugs Turn clockwise to tighten then insert the banana plug Banana plug E Protector circuit This unit is equipped with a high speed protection circuit The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short circuited and a large current flows when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high or when the unit is used at high output od which results in an extreme temperature rise over a long peri When the protecti
64. d by the FCC to use the product 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio TV technician for help Grounding or Polarization FRANCAIS ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Wa
65. d line gt Exit 39 ENGLISH eve Input Function Level 4 Function Rename 5 Video Input Mode 6 Auto Tuner Preset Exit 1 1 Auto Setup Please place microphone at ear height at main listening Cancel IAL T OAXIAL2 AUX OPTICAL1 DVD OPTICAL2 TV Default Advanced Setup Part 1 Setting the Digital In Assign This setting assigns the digital input terminals of the AVR 1906 for the different input sources 1 Press the CURSOR or V button to select Input Setup at the System Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Input Setup screen appears System Setup 1 Auto Setup Speaker Setup 3 Input Setup 2 gt 3 Input Setup gt d OU Playback Option Setup 1 Digital In Assign 2 Ext In SW Level 3 Input Function Level 4 Function Rename QUIT Input Mode Exit Auto Tuner Preset Exit Press the CURSOR or V button to select Digital In Assign then press the ENTER button The Digital In Assign screen appears 3 1 Digital In Assign gt COAX I AL1 OS COAXIAL2 AUX OPTICAL1 DVD OPTICAL2 TV Default 3 Press the CURSOR or V button to select the digital input terminal then press the CURSOR lt or gt button to select the input source X Select OFF for input sources for which no digital input terminals are used f Yes is sel
66. d measure again e When there is too much noise in the room the speakers may not be detected properly Should this happen perform the measurements when the nois of the measurements e level is low or switch off the power of the equipment that is producing the noise for the duration Screen example Cause Measures 1 1 Auto Setup CAUT ON gt Front 4 Cancel D This screen will be displayed when the speakers required for producing suitable reproduction have not been detected e The front L or front R speaker was not properly detected Only one channel of the surround speakers was detected e Sound was output from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected The surround back speaker was detected but the surround speaker was not detected Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected 1 1 Auto Setup This screen will be displayed when the speaker polarity is connected in reverse eCheck the polarity of the pertinent speakers For some speakers this Ee screen may be displayed even though ron the speakers are properly connected If so select Skipa Retry 4 Cancel Skip This screen will be displayed when accurate Set up the speakers so that their position UI measurements cannot be made due to the input is farther away from the listening level of the microphone being too high position Mic Inpu
67. de Pro Logic IIx Music mode Pro Logic IIx Game mode When the SB CH OUT parameter is set to OFF S BACK at system setup to NONE Set Display Pro Logic II Cinema mode Pro Logic II Music mode Pro Logic Game mode Dolby Pro Logic mode Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button and press the CURSOR A or V button to select the various parameters DOLBY PL 11x gt MODE 7 D COMP OFF gt PANORAMA ON LFE 0dB DIMENSION 3 Tone Defeat OFF CENTER WIDTH 3 Default Yes 4 SB CH OUT ON i L X See Surround parameters 1 for a description of the various parameters Basic Operation Turn the SELECT knob and press the CURSOR lt or button to set the various surround parameters When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on the main unit stop operating the buttons after completing the settings The settings are automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after several seconds Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode When making parameter settings the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed ll Surround parameters 1 Pro Logic IIx and Pro Logic II Mode The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs
68. ded 0 5 10 or 15 can be selected 3 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Input Setup menu appears 40 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 1 Setting the Input Function Level Correct the playback level of the different input sources Adjust the playback levels of the devices connected to the different input sources to the same level to eliminate the need for adjusting the main volume each time the input source is Switched Press the CURSOR or V button to select Input Function Level at the Input Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Input Function Level screen appears 3 Input Setup Digital 3 Input Function Level In Assign 1 2 Ext In SW Level D TE gt 3 Input Function Leve TUNER 0dB 4 Function Rename AUX 0dB 5 Video Input Mode CDR 0dB 6 Auto Tuner Preset DVD 0dB TV H 0dB Exit VCR H 0dB V AUX 0dB Default Press the CURSOR A or V button to select the input source then press the CURSOR or gt button to adjust the level The level can be adjusted between 12 dB and 12 dB in units of 1 dB X If Yes is selected for Default the settings are automatically reset to the default values 3 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Input Setup menu appears Vd e After completing this setting check that the playback levels for the different sources are the same
69. defeat mode Press the TONE DEFEAT button The signals do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits thus resulting in higher quality sound You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback Sources or to suit your taste as described below Press the CH SELECT button to select the speaker whose level you want to adjust The channel switches as shown below each time the button is pressed LC THER HISR SA n sd ed isle nd pom When the surround back speaker setting is set to 15 for Speaker Configuration this is set to SB X SB appears only when the Power Amp Assign setting is the surround back mode Press the CURSOR lt or gt button to adjust the level of the selected speaker The default setting of the channel level is 0 dB The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the range of 12 to 12 dB by pressing the CURSOR buttons The SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing it one step from 12 dB OFF e 12 dB e 12 dB 28 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation ENGLISH Basic Operation FUNCTION BAND PRESET i TUNER O NETT GIF entstr GES LL MODE 5 G SHIFT i r tT yann IE POWER Le ON STANDBY SHIFT TUNING ON ONE Listening to the radio Auto preset memory ll DEFAULT SETTINGS
70. deo Goldstar Gradiente Grundig Harley Davidson arman Kardon Hi Q itachi 005 088 087 086 088 006 049 025 015 095 006 007 006 087 025 025 005 053 009 001 088 001 093 009 007 087 047 000 094 042 094 040 091 009 110 085 093 087 057 055 007 087 049 055 055 085 088 009 097 028 011 048 006 062 013 111 088 056 087 088 073 059 097 017 100 031 049 012 023 089 071 088 091 080 074 027 101 053 050 062 026 090 089 090 095 115 087 090 092 089 093 095 096 086 088 089 092 102 103 104 117 054 091 099 115 051 052 073 080 088 058 108 109 JC Penny Jensen JVC Kenwood Kodak Lloyd LXI agnavox Magnin arantz Marta El Memorex etz MGA GN Technology Midland inolta Mitsubishi otorola Montgomery Ward MTC Multitech NAD NEC Nikko Noblex Optimus 004 087 013 004 046 004 090 088 009 088 015 087 004 088 049 009 091 123 001 087 011 013 001 039 081 001 Wy 009 007 038 004 062 088 087 081 005 088 026 005 085 005 094 016 005 033 094 124 017 023 003 040 002 087 009 005 085 088 007
71. e control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown in the diagram The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet from the main unit but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor NOTE t may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously Doing so may result in malfunction Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse type noise nearby may result in malfunction so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible Part names and functions Getting Started Front panel For details on the functions of these parts refer to the pages given in parentheses Power ON STANDBY switch Q Power indicator mns Power switch Headphones jack PHONES ANALOG button SPEAKER A B buttons 19 38 20 2 button oeer 37 Preset station select buttons 29 30 STANDARD NIGHT button 21 24 5CH 7CH STEREO button e
72. e the microphone on a tripod or level surface 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Turning on the power 1 Turn on your subwoofer 2 Turn on your monitor TV 3 Press the POWER switch ON The power turns on and the indicator lights Set the POWER switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit A OFF The power turns off and the indicator is off In this position the power cannot be turned on and off from the remote control unit Press the ON STANDBY switch on the main unit or ON SOURCE button on the remote control unit Turn on the power Press the SPEAKER A button to turn the speakers on Set the MODE 1 switch to AUDIO only when operating with the remote control unit ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Starting Auto Setup Press the SETUP button e The System Setup menu appears System Setup Auto Setup Speaker Setup Input Setup Advanced Playback Option Setup eomm Exit Press the CURSOR A or V button to select Auto Setup then press the ENTER button The Auto Setup screen appears 1 1 Auto Setup Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position Power Amp Assign S Back Start 4 Cancel gq the CURSOR or V button to select Power Amp Assign then press the CURSOR lt or gt butto
73. e video input terminal 1257 page 12 42 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 1 Setting the Auto Tuner Preset Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up o 56 stations at preset channels 1 to 8 B1 to 8 C1 to 8 D1 to 8 E1 to 8 F1 to 8 and G1 to 8 Press the CURSOR or V button to select Auto Tuner Preset at the Input Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Auto Tuner Preset screen appears 3 Input Setup 1 Digital In Assign 3 6 Auto Tuner Preset 2 Ext In SW Level 3 Input Function Leve 4 Function Rename Auto Tuning And 5 Video Input Mode Preset Station Memory 26 Auto Tuner Preset Storing Preset Memory Exit Start L Press the CURSOR 1 button to select Start e Search appears on the screen and searching begins Completed appears once searching is completed 3 Press the CURSOR or V button to select Exit then press the ENTER button The System Setup menu appears ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 1 Advanced playback Setting the Audio Delay When watching a DVD or other video source the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound In this case adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture e The audio delay setting is stored separately for each input source 1 Press the CURSOR or V button to select Advanced
74. ected for Default the settings are automatically reset to the default values Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Input Setup menu appears gt The OPTICAL 2 terminal on the AVR 1906 s rear panel is equipped with an optical digital output terminal for recording digital signals on a CD recorder MD recorder or other digital recorder Use this for digital recording between a digital audio source stereo 2 channels and a digital audio recorder Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 2 OUT terminal on the AVR 1906 s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 2 IN terminal e TUNER and V AUX cannot be selected with Setting the Digital In Assign Setting the Ext In SW Level Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext In Subwoofer Press the CURSOR A or V button to select Ext In SW Level at the Input Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Ext In SW Level screen appears 3 Input Setup Digital In Assign 3 2 Ext In SW Level Ext In_SW Level Input Function Leve Function Rename Video Input Mode Auto Tuner Preset gt Subwoofer Level Exit HERE Press the CURSOR 1 or button to select according to the specifications of the player being used Also refer to the player s operating instructions 15dB default recommen
75. ee 26 DIRECT STEREO button 21 D V AUX INPUT terminals 13 B SETUP MIC jack eee 8 D SURROUND MODE button 18 B SURROUND PARAMETER button D SELECT knob 18 21 28 TONE DEFEAT button 28 B TONE CONTROL button 28 ENGLISH D MASTER VOLUME control knob 18 TUNING A up Y down buttons 29 STATUS button DIMMER button mmm VIDEO SELECT button OUTPUT indicator Master volume indicator Display INPUT mode indicator 20 SIGNAL indicator 0 20 BAND button mm 29 EXT IN button mm 18 Remote control sensor 3 INPUT MODE button eee 19 ZONE2 REC SELECT button 37 38 FUNCTION knob 18 37 MAIN mmm 18 ENGLISH Getting Started Remote control unit Easy Setup and Operation For details on the functions of these parts refer to the pages given in parentheses Remote control signal This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR 1906 according to your transmitter listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using For optimum performance we recommend using the Auto Setup function e f you wish you can set the various settings manually without using Auto Setup 17 page 45 47 Placing the speakers V Auto setup flo
76. eep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock ind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way and f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replace
77. egardless of the subwoofer mode setting in surround modes other than Dolby DTS n surround modes other than Dolby Digital and DTS if the subwoofer is set to Yes the low frequency portion is always output to the subwoofer channel For details refer to Surround modes and parameters I page 57 O 0 ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 2 Advanced Setup Part 2 System setup items and default values set upon shipment from the factory 1 Auto Setup Auto Setup Default setting Page Power Am Set this to switch the surround back 1 Auto Setup A 19 P channel s power amplifier for ZONE2 or Bi SURROUND BACK 8 11 ssign A mp use 2 Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Default setting Page Input the combination of speakers in your system and their Surround Back corresponding sizes SMALL for regular speakers LARGE Front Sp Center Sp Subwoofer Surround Sp Sp q Speaker for full size full ically set th iti 45 Config or full size full range to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency Large Small Yes Small Small 2sp response This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the Front Center Subwoofer Surround Surround Back 2 Delay Time audio signals are produced from the speakers and L amp R L amp R L amp R
78. emote control unit or adjust the volume up or down via the front panel MASTER VOLUME knob ENGLISH Basic Operation INPUT MODE ANALOG DIMMER STATUS ur VIDEO SELECT PHONES SPEAKER ON SCREEN DIMMER VIDEO SELECT 5 2 CS SPEAKER INPUT MODE 2 ANALOG Listening over headphones Selecting the front speakers Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack The pre out output including the speaker output is automatically turned off when headphones are connected NOTE e To prevent hearing loss do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image VIDEO SELECT Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the display X Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source Canceling simulcast playback D Select SOURCE by pressing the VIDEO SELECT button Switch the program source to the component connected to the video input terminals Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the corresponding speaker pair on X The front speaker A B setting can be also be changed with the SPEAKER button on the remote control unit Checking the currently playing program source Bl On screen display Press the ON SCREEN button Each time an operation is performed a description of that
79. encoded in Dolby Surround The Music mode is recommended for stereo music and surround encoded stereo music sources The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic in case the source content is not of optimum quality The Game mode is for playing games The game mode can only be used with 2 channel audio sources Select one of the modes Cinema Music Game Panorama Control This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting wraparound effect with side wall imaging Select OFF or ON Dimension Control This control gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6 Center Width Control This control adjusts the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker only from the left right speakers as a phantom image or from all three front speakers to varying degrees The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7 Pro Logic or DTS NEO 6 mode Press the STANDARD button to select the DTS NEO 6 mode The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO 6 2 Play a program source 3 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the surround parameter mode Turn the SELECT knob and press the CURSOR lt or gt button to select the optimum mode for the source Press the S
80. ent models cannot be operated with this remote control 1 CD player CD CD recorder and MD recorder CDR MD system buttons CHANNEL lt lt gt Manual search forward and reverse L Stop Play lt lt gt I Auto search cue Pause DISC SKIP Switch discs for CD changers only 2 Tape deck TAPE system buttons Rewind Fast forward Stop Forward play Reverse play gt w 31 Switch between decks A and B ENGLISH 3 Tuner system buttons OC TUNER TV VOL DVD VDP TV DBS 9 9 9 VAUX CDR TAPE CHANNEL 0O 8 AUX pa amp MODE MEMORY BAND SHIFT e e SHIFT Switch preset channel range CHANNEL Preset channel up down TUNING Frequency up down BAND Switch between the AM and FM bands MODE Switch between auto and mono MEMORY Preset memory Se TUNER can be operated when the switch is at AUDIO position Advanced Operation Preset memory DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufacturers without using the learning function by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the list of preset codes 1 End of this manual Operation is not possible for some models 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to AUDIO or
81. er back on The unit is operating at continuous Turn off the set s power then 2 5 high power conditions and or with ventilate it well and allow it to cool inadequate ventilation down Once the set has cooled down urn the power back on e Incomplete connection of speaker Connect securely 5 6 Sound produced only cables from one channel e Incomplete connection of input Connect securely 5 7 output cables 11 17 Positions of e Reverse connections of left and Check left and right connections 6 instruments reversed right speakers or left and right during stereo playback input output cables e Speaker systems too close Separate as much as possible Howling noise produced when together e Floor is unstable and vibrates e Use cushions to absorb speaker volume is high easily vibrations transmitted by floor Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Measures Page und is distorted e Stylus pressure too weak Apply proper stylus pressure Dust or dirt on stylus Check stylus Batteries dead Replace with new batteries 3 e Remote control unit too far from Move closer 3 This unit does not this unit operate properly when Obstacle between this unit and e Remove obstacle 3 remote control unit is remote control unit used e Different button is being pressed Press the proper button and ends of batteries inserted In
82. etc and the video yellow or S Video terminals are used to connect the AVR 1906 with a VTR depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in the horizontal direction be distorted be out of sync not display at all when playing video tapes If this happens connect a commercially available video stabilizer etc with a TBC time base corrector function between the AVR 1906 and the VTR or if your VTR has a TBC function turn it on 12 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting a TV DBS tuner For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner S Video and composite video inputs are also provided if your TV or DBS tuner does not have component video outputs To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections If you choose to use the coaxial connection it needs to be assigned For more information about Digital Input Assignment 8 page 40 TV 3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT our OPTICAL e OUT AUDIO OUT Connecting a video camera or video game Video camera Video game AUDIO OUT OPTICAL 9 our lt a ar
83. etech GE Goldstar Grundy Hitachi Hitachi Pay TV Infinity Janeil JBL JC Penny JCB JVC Kawasho Kenwood Kloss Kloss Novabeam KTV Loewe Logik Luxman LXI Magnavox Marantz atsui emorex etz GA idland 004 020 119 000 057 062 029 124 151 017 122 017 020 058 136 046 019 018 038 010 005 074 071 144 031 008 075 005 071 127 015 027 014 160 001 083 125 ENGLISH FRANCAIS 036 120 015 067 031 037 125 029 068 051 134 071 071 034 066 159 051 046 056 032 122 123 014 076 010 078 131 017 027 161 039 039 069 052 057 127 017 077 017 079 132 071 045 162 048 147 069 131 145 080 163 040 031 052 040 076 072 024 118 030 085 083 056 116 125 044 039 070 041 088 073 040 033 089 118 057 058 048 Tl 044 090 091 044 038 108 144 058 066 051 112 048 095 117 063 050 108 065 088 056 WS 050 125 126 071 056 110 081 Minutz itsubishi ontgomery Ward otorola MTC AD National ational Quenties EC ikko NTC Optimus Optonica Orion Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Price Club Proscan Proton Pulsar Quasar Radio Sh
84. for an extra disc the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc so the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other formats There are also music CDs recorded in DTS These CDs include 5 1 channel surround signals compared to two channels on current CDs They do not include picture data but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs PCM type digital output required DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate grand sound as in a movie theater right in your own listening room E DTS compatible media and playback methods DIGITAL Symbols indicating DTS compatibility Em The following are general examples Also refer to the player s operating instructions MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS INC U S PAT NO S 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 AND OTHER U S AND WORLDWIDE PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING DTS DTS ES Neo 6 AND DTS 96 24 ARE TRADEMARKS OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS INC 1996 2003 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 55 ENGLISH Additional Information Dolby Digital output Playback method Media terminals reference page Set the input mode to Optical or coaxial digital AUTO or DTS CD output page 19 20 same as for PCM Never set the mode to
85. g the CURSOR lt or gt button Press the ENTER button to confirm the new settings Press the SETUP button to return to the System Setup menu and again to return to the main screen 6 2 On screen display System Setup 1 Auto Setup 2 Speaker Setup gt 3 Input Setup 4 Advanced Playback 5 Option Setup Front display Display Exit 3 Input Setup gt 1 Digital Ext In SW Level Input Function Level Function Rename Video Input Mode Auto Tuner Preset In Assign Exit 3 1 Digital In Assign Default Screen title F System Setup No gt 1 Auto Setup peaker Setup Input Setu 4 5 Sub menu title To select a menu press the CURSOR A or V button On screen display Advanced Playback Option Setup Exit System Setup 1 Auto Setup Speaker Setup 3 Input Setup Advanced Playback Option Setup GES Exit Screen title m 3 Input Setup No r 3 9 51 Digital In Assign X n Sub menu title Press the CURSOR lt button to execute Power Amp Assign S Back gt start System Setup Auto Setup Speaker Setup Input Setup Advanced Playback Option Setup eom Current setting Currently selecte
86. gardless of the format Dolby Digital DTS etc Movie theater sound field Listening room sound field Multiple surround speakers For 6 1 channel system In this case it is important to achieve the same sense of expansion as in a movie theater with the surround channels To do so in some cases the number of surround speakers is increased to four or eight or speakers with bipolar or dipolar properties are used SL Surround L channel SR Surround R channel SB Surround back channel 1 speaker or 2 speakers Other types of audio These signals are designed to recreate a 360 sound field using three to five speakers In this case the speakers should surround the listener from all sides to create a uniform sound field from 360 Ideally the surround speakers should function as point sound sources in the same way as the front speakers These two types of sources thus have different properties and different speaker settings particularly for the surround speakers are required in order to achieve the ideal sound 52 ENGLISH ENGLISH Additional Information Surround back speakers A 6 1 channel system is a conventional 5 1 channel system to which the surround back SB channel has been added This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener something that was previously difficult wi
87. gital discrete system The main feature of this format is that because the SL SR and SB channels are fully independent the sound can be designed with total freedom and it is possible to achieve a sense that the acoustic images are moving about freely among the background sounds surrounding the listener from 360 degrees Though maximum performance is achieved when sound tracks recorded with this system are played using a DTS ES decoder when played with a conventional DTS decoder the SB channel signals are automatically down mixed to the SL and SR channels so none of the signal components are lost E DTS ES Matrix 6 1 With this format the additional SB channel signals undergo matrix encoding and are input to the SL and SR channels beforehand Upon playback they are decoded to the SL SR and SB channels The performance of the encoder used at the time of recording can be fully matched using a high precision digital matrix decoder developed by DTS thereby achieving surround sound more faithful to the producer s sound design aims than with conventional 5 1 or 6 1 channel systems In addition the bit stream format is 100 compatible with conventional DTS signals so the effect of the Matrix 6 1 format can be achieved even with 5 1 channel signal sources Of course it is also possible to play DTS ES Matrix 6 1 encoded sources with a DTS 5 1 channel decoder When DTS ES Discrete 6 1 or Matrix 6 1 encoded sources are decoded with a DTS ES
88. he receiver according to the operating instructions 3 Are the speakers and other components operating properly f this unit is not operating properly check the items listed in the table below Should the problem persist there may be a malfunction Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase Symptom Cause Measures Page Display not lit and e Power supply cord not plugged in e Check the insertion of the power 17 securely supply cord plug sound hor produced Turn the power on with the remote 8 when POWER switch set OOR control unit after turning the POWER switch on e Speaker cables not securely Connect securely 6 connected Improper setting of the FUNCTION Set to a suitable position 18 Display lit but sound knob 2 f not produced Volume control set to minimum Turn volume up to suitable level 18 MUTING is on Switch off MUTING 18 e Digital signals not input Digital e Input digital signals or select input 19 20 input selected terminals to which digital signals are being input e Speaker terminals are short e Switch power off connec 5 6 circuited speakers properly then switch power back on The ventilation holes of the set are e Turn off the set s power then 2 b blocked ventilate it well and allow it to coo Display not lit and down power indicator is Once the set has cooled down flashing rapidly urn the pow
89. io components M 31 Preset memory eee eee ee eee 32 Operating a component stored in the preset memolry eene 32 34 Punch hrough 34 Multi zone music entertainment system 35 36 Outputting a program source to amplifier etc in a different room ZONE2 mode esp veo TAS E eS 37 Remote control unit operations during multi source playback BRED RACH AMO ond n A A ENS 37 Other functions Playing one source while recording another EEG Odc uU 38 Last function memory HH eee 38 Initialization of the microprocessor HA 38 Basic Operation Advanced Setup Part 1 Easy Setup and Operation Easy setup flow e Hee 4 Speaker system layout m 5 Speaker connections eI 5 6 Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV y Auto Setup Connecting a microphone eem ee eee ee 8 Turning on the yea 8 Starting Auto Setup uices eser ee PEU E EDEN T 9 About error messages eme eee 0 Check of the measurement results Playing a DVD with surround sound 1 Connecting Other Sources Cable indications 1 The video conversion function 2 On screen display signals ES 2 Connecting a TVJDBS tuner eem mene ene ens 3 Connecting a video camera or video game 13 Connecting the external inputs EXT IN terminals 13 Connecting e Connecting VOR ne
90. ition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed Bl Surround parameters 4 ROOM SIZE This sets the size of the sound field There are five settings small med s medium small medium med medium large and large small recreates a small sound field large a large sound field EFFECT LEVEL This sets the strength of the surround effect The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15 Lower the level if the sound seems distorted DELAY TIME The delay time can be set within in the matrix mode TONE CONTROL This can be set individually for each surround mode except DIRECT he range of 0 to 110 ms only Basic Operation Tone control setting Channel Level Bl Adjusting the sound quality tone The tone control function will not work in the DIRECT mode 1 Press the TONE CONTROL button X The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed BASS sees TREBLE Turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level of the bass or treble To increase the bass or treble Turn the control clockwise The bass or treble sound can be increased up to 12 dB in steps of 2 dB To decrease the bass or treble Turn the control counterclockwise The bass or treble sound can be decreased down to 12 dB in steps of 2 dB Tone defeat mode If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted turn on the tone
91. lected in the ZONE2 mode are also output from the VCR and CDR TAPE recording output terminals Digital signals are not output to the ZONE2 output terminals 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to the AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO 2 Set the MODE 2 switch to the ZONE2 CDR MD CU e 1 Z0NE2 DVD VDP e VCR DBS CABLE mh 3 Press the ZONE2 ON button To cancel the ZONE2 mode Press the ZONE2 OFF button 4 Press the FUNCTION button X The ZONE2 source switches directly The output level of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be controlled pressing the VOLUME button on the remote control unit Default setting ZONE2 VOLUME LEVEL dB MINIMUM 37 ENGLISH Advanced Operation When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is set to TUNER the preset channel can be selected using the CHANNEL button on the remote control unit This is only possible when the main unit in the ZONE2 mode IF page 44 Advanced Operation Other functions Playing one source while recording another REC OUT mode Press the ZONE2 REC SELECT button to display the RECOUT SOURCE on the display The display switches as follows each time the button is pressed gt REG Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the source you want to output appears on the display 3 Set the recording mode For operating instructions refer to the manual of the
92. m value of channel level 18 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Playback using the external input EXT IN terminals The signals being input to the external decoder input terminals are played without passing through the surround circuitry Press the EXT IN button to select the external input Canceling the external input mode Press the INPUT MODE or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode 17 page 19 20 The external input mode can be set for any input source To watch video while listening to sound select the input source to which the video signal is connected then set this mode f the subwoofer output level is too high set the SW surround parameter to ON NOTE When the input mode is set to the external input EXT IN the play mode DIRECT VIRTUAL SURROUND STEREO STANDARD DOLBY DTS SURROUND 5CH 7CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION cannot be selected ein play modes other than the external input mode the signals connected to the EXT IN terminals cannot be reproduced In addition signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input terminals Turning the sound off temporarily MUTING Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily Press the MUTING button You can adjust the muting level I page 44 Canceling the MUTING mode D Press the MUTING button again Press the VOLUME button on the r
93. ment Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ENGLISH FRANCAIS System setup menu Menu de configuration syst me System Setup Auto Setupmmmmumuumumuuuuuul Speaker Setup Input Setupsauuuuuuuun Advanced Playbackimmum Option Setupimmmnmum Exit A Please place microphone at ear height at Power Amp Assign Back gt Start4 Cancel 4 M 2 Speaker Setup gt 1 Speaker Confi 2 Delay Time 3 Channel Level 4 Crossover Frequenc 5 SW Mode Setup Exit y 3 Input Setup gt 1 Digital In Assign 2 Ext In SW Level 3 Input Function Lev 4 Function Rename 5 Video Input Mode 6 Auto Tuner Preset
94. n press the CURSOR lt or gt button to adjust all the speakers to the same volume Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Speaker Setup menu appears cancel the settings press the CURSOR V button to select Level Clear on the Channel Level screen then make the settings again When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system you may also need to adjust the subwoofer s own volume control When you adjust the channel levels while in the system setup channel level mode the channel level adjustments made wil affect all surround modes Consider this mode a master channel level adjustment mode After you have completed the system setup channel leve adjustments you can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes Then whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode your preferred channel leve adjustments for just that mode will be recalled Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode I page 28 Bl Adjusting the test tone Before playing with the surround function be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers This adjustment can be performed with the system setup I page 46 47 or from the remote control unit as described below Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the Auto mode
95. n to select S Back ZONE2 or Bi Amp 1 1 Auto Setup Please place microphone at ear height at main_listening gt Power Amp Assign Start 1 4 X When S Back is selected the test tone during Auto Setup will be output from the surround back speaker X When ZONE2 is selected change the setting to ZONE2 The test tone during Auto Setup is set so that it will not be output to ZONE2 Another room When Bi Amp is selected change the setting to Bi Amp The test tone during Auto Setup is set so that it will be output from the Bi Amp speaker Press the CURSOR or V button to select Start then press the CURSOR 1 button Start the measurements 1 1 Auto Setup Please place microphone at ear height at main listening Power Amp Assign Back Start 4 1 4 x2 i xd i 1450 51 458 PSBU SBRI X 1 Only the front speakers A are measured front speakers B are not available Even if the front speakers B are set the setting automatically switches to the front speakers A once measurements are completed X 2 The subwoofer speaker is measured twice X 3 When ZONE2 and Bi Amp are selected these are not displayed After each channel is measured Calculating appears The display switches to the Auto Setup check screen automatically 1 1 Au
96. n using speakers that do not have sufficient ability to reproduce bass sound below the frequency set for the crossover frequency mode When this is set bass sound with a frequency below the frequency set for the crossover frequency mode is sent to the subwoofer None Select this when no speakers are installed Yes No Select Yes when a subwoofer is installed No when a subwoofer is not installed 2sp 1sp Set the number of speakers to be used for the surround back channel f the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity good sound can be achieved even when Small is set for the front center and surround speakers Setting the Delay Time nput the distance between the listening position and each Speaker to set the delay time for the surround playback Preparations Measure the distances between the listening position and the Speakers Fk Center FR KT w Subwoofer EQ M 4 BR r istening position SL SD X SBL SBR Press the CURSOR or V button to select Delay Time at the Speaker Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Delay Time screen appears 2 Speaker Setup 2 2 Delay Time Speaker Config 1 gt 2 Delay Time gt Front L 2 f ti 3 Channel Level Front R 12ft 4 Crossover Frequency Center 12ft 5 SW Mode Setup Surround L 10ft Surround R 1Oft S Back L 10ft Exit S Ba
97. ng pin plug cables together with power supply cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in hum or other noise 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources The video conversion function On screen display signals With the AVR 1906 the Video signal and the S Video signal which were inputted are mutually converted And also the Video signal Signals input to the AVR 1906 On screen display signal output and the odds signal which Were inputted are convertedinto a VIDEO signal S Video signal Video signal output to Video signal output to Video signal output to Color higher quality input terminal 2 990 Signa VIDEO MONITOR OUT S Video MONITOR OUT Difference Component Video yellow terminal yellow terminal MONITOR OUT terminal The fl f the vi ignals e flow of the video signals 1 2 3 x Y PR CR Y PR CR C t vid Component video terminals 4 Q O x D Signal X No signal O On screen signals output X On screen signals not output S Video emn itn terminal Video terminal Video terminal This unit s input This unit s output terminals terminals Cautions on the video conversion function When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR 1906 with a TV or monitor projector
98. ng the Ext In SW Level Setting the Input Function Level mM 40 Setting the Function Renamo e er isesisres ue inun ras idena 41 S tinatheMideolnptMede ue ES 42 Se ting E 42 Advanced Playback Senine Te es ee ee Setting the Auto Surround Mode Option Setup Savine he ls ED E 44 Satine he Onr Sarean DIGAE aerorose 44 Setting the Power Amp ASSIM TEE EEUU 44 Setting the Setup Lock 45 Advanced Setup Part 2 Speaker Setup Settingathersoeakerm eee E 45 46 Setting the Delay Time eMe 46 Setting the Channel Level mM 46 47 Setting the Crossover Frequency 47 Setting ther SVVi Mode EIE 48 System setup items and default values 49 50 Troubleshooting ru 51 Additional information 52 57 Specifications sen nes nine UU ee care TU 58 List of preset codes E End of this manual Getting Started Accessories Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit O Operating instructions 1 0 1 3 Service station list 1 4 Remote control unit RC 978 1 5 R6P AA batteries 2 6 AM loop antenna 1 D FM indoor
99. ollable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit Power amplifier ZONE2 Variable Power amplifier ZONE2 RC 616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER Extension terminals for future use NOTE For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices refer to the devices operating instructions ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources ZONE2 speaker out connections When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at Power Amp Assign in the System Setup menu the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals 1 page 36 The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel In this case surround back speaker out can not be used for MAIN ZONE Center Surround speaker speaker Subwoofer systems D w KZ IN Connection terminal for subwoofer with V built in amplifier subwoofer etc L R L R L R We ee ete oo vau oy olo oa ced Mee dr Front speaker Front speaker ZONE2 s
100. or bi amplification The AVR 1906 Power Amp Assign mode allows you to power bi amp capable speakers with two amplifier channels 1 page 44 Be sure to consult the owner s manual of your bi amp capable speakers for further information before proceeding AVR 1906 SPEAKER SYSTEMS SPEAKER SPEAKER NOTE When making Bi Amp connections be sure to remove the short circuiting bar included with the speaker Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speaker s magnetism If this should happen move the speaker away to a position where it does not cause this effect NOTE eWhen using only one surround back speaker connect it to the left channel ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR 1906 you only need to choose one connection type Component video connection offers the best quality and is required for progressive DVD playback followed by S Video while composite video offers the lowest picture quality of the three connection types For more information about the video up conversion function 17 page 12 To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections If you choose to use the coaxial connection it needs to be
101. ource name X If you wish to return the input source to its initial setting press the CURSOR V button while the input source is highlighted f Yes is selected for Default the setting is automatically reset to the default name 3 4 Function Rename 3 4 Function Rename gt DENON DENON Default Default Once all the characters have been input press the ENTER button e The Function Rename screen appears X Use the same procedure to change other input source names as well 6 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Input Setup menu appears When the input source is selected the display is as shown below Example When the name has been changed to DENON AUTO Input DENON Mode STEREO 41 ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 1 Advanced Setup Part 1 Setting the Video Input Mode Select the input signal to be output to the composite S Video and component monitor output terminals using the video conversion function 1 Press the CURSOR or V button to select Video Input Mode at the Input Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Video Input Mode screen appears 3 Input Setup 1 Digital In Assign 3 5 Video Input Mode 2 Ext In SW Level 3 Input Function Leve 4 Function Rename gt DVD gt 5 Video Input Mode TV AUTO 6 Auto Tuner Preset VCR AUTO Exit Defaul
102. peaker systems B systems A systems NOTE The settings must be changed to use this speaker for ZONE2 page 44 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the pre out terminals Connecting the power supply cord Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier s to increase the power of the front center surround and surround back sound channels or for connection to powered loudspeakers When using only one surround back speaker connect it to the left channel AC outlets Wall AC 120 V 60 Hz Power amplifier bs AC OUTLETS X e SWITCHED total capacity 120 W 1 A The power to these outlets is turned on and gt 400 Ir L off in conjunction with the POWER switch on 4m 2 3 R the main unit and when the power is SURROUND Switched between on and standby from the BACK remote control unit 410 L gt No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit s power is at standby Never B connect equipment whose total power D 4 WOOFER consumption exceeds 120 W 1 A FRONT S i L NOTE E 4 7 i am B J Only use the AC OUTLETS for connecting audio equipment Never use it for hair driers TVs or other electrical appliances
103. put mode to satellite broadcasts digital output AUTO CATV etc same as for PCM 1287 page 19 20 x1 Please use a commercially available adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF output terminal of the LD player to the digital input terminal Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection X2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between bit stream and convert to PCM When playing in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR 1906 switch the DVD player s output mode to bit stream In some cases players are equipped with both bit stream PCM and PCM only digital outputs In this case connect the bit stream PCM terminals to the AVR 1906 2 Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic Il is a new multi channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits Dolby Pro Logic II can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels front left front right center surround left and surround right to achieve surround sound ENGLISH Additional Information Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited Dolby Pro Logic offers a wider band range 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater In addition
104. r TV away from this unit s power supply cord x and input output connection cables Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Q ohm feeder wires We recommend Wall using outdoor antennas and 75 O ohm coaxial cables x Note ees 00089 2 For heat dispersal do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure Cautions on handling Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected A clicking noise may be produced if the input source is switched when nothing is connected to the input terminals If this happens either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control knob or connect components to the input terminals Muting of PRE OUT terminals PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT terminals PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit Because of this the output signals are greatly attenuated for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or the input source surround mode or any other set up is changed If the volume is turned up during this time the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state the unit is still connected to AC line voltage Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplug the cord when you leave home for
105. r V button to select Muting Level at the Option Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Muting Level screen appears 5 1 Muting Level 3 Press the CURSOR 4 or gt button to select the desired setting 20 dB Attenuation of the volume by 20 dB from the present level 40 dB Attenuation of the volume by 40 dB from the present level dB The volume level is completely muted Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Option Setup menu appears Use this to turn the on screen display messages other than the menu screens ON or OFF e Sets the on screen display mode Press the CURSOR A or V button to select On Screen Display at the Option Setup menu then press the ENTER button The On Screen Display screen appears 5 Option Setup Muting Level On Screen Display T 5 2 On Screen Display 3 Power Amp Assign gt Setup Lock gt OFF MS MODE2 Exit Press the CURSOR lt or gt button to select ON or OFF 3 Press the CURSOR A or V button to select the on screen display mode then press the CURSOR 4 or button to select MODEL or MODE2 MODE1 Prevents flickering of the on screen display when there is no video signal MODE2 Flickering is not prevented Use this mode if the on screen display does not appear in MODE 1 which may happen depending on the TV being used
106. ress the BAND button to select the desired band AM or FM Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode MODE Manual 4 Press the TUNING or button Automatic searching begins then stops when a station is tuned in I e When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band the STEREO indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in At open frequencies the noise is muted and the TUNED and STEREO indicators turn off Basic Operation ENGLISH Basic Operation Manual tuning Preset stations Checking the preset stations 1 Set the input source to TUNER Watching the display press the BAND button to select the desired band AM or FM Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode X Check that the display s AUTO indicator turns off Press the TUNING or button to tune in the desired station The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in When the manual tuning mode is set FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the STEREO indicator turns off Use the Auto tuning or Manual tuning operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory 2 Press the MEMORY button Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block A to G Press the PRESET button to select the desired preset channel 1 to 8 Press the MEM
107. rmal stereo sound There are two types of DVD Dolby surround recording signals D 2 channel PCM stereo signals 2 2 channel Dolby Digital signals When either of these signals is input to the AVR 1906 the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic when the DOLBY DTS SURROUND mode is selected Bl Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the logo symbol shown below Dolby Surround logo symbol DM psy surrounp Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 2 DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround also called simply DTS is a multi channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems DTS offers the same 5 1 playback channels as Dolby Digital front left front right center surround left and surround right as well as the stereo 2 channel mode The signals for the different channels are fully independent eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to interference between signals crosstalk etc DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital 1234 kbps for CDs and LDs 1536 kbps for DVDs so it operates with a relatively low compression rate Because of this the amount of data is great and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters a separate CD ROM synchronized with the film is played With LDs and DVDs there is of course no need
108. rnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be ollowed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn his Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should ne
109. rround SL SR and SB channels add a natural sense of expansion to the sound field CENTER IMAGE 0 0 to 1 0 default 0 3 The center image parameter for adjusting the expansion of the center channel in the DTS NEO 6 MUSIC mode has been added ENGLISH Basic Operation STANDARD INPUT MODE NIGHT STATUS aA O MODE FUNCTION SURROUND PARAMETER SELECT Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround only with digital input Select an input source set to digital COAXIAL OPTICAL t amp page 40 Example DVD FUNCTION DVD VDP Main unit Remote control unit Press the INPUT MODE button to set the input mode to AUTO or DTS Press the STANDARD button to select the STANDARD Dolby DTS Surround mode When performing this operation from the main unit s panel press the SURROUND MODE button then turn the SELECT knob and select Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS NEO 6 4 Play a program source with the 200 or ETE symbol The Dolby Digital indicator lights na DIGITAL when playing Dolby Digital X Lights Sources The DTS indicator lights when playing DTS sources Em sa Lights X Operate the SURROUND BACK button to switch Surround Back CH ON OFF BACK The SURROUND BACK indicator 0 Lights lights when the SURROUND BACK button is on STANDARD gt FUNCTION s SURROUND ENTER 225 0 PARAMETER Re jot ourson ON SCREEN
110. rs Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60 Surround speakers As seen from above Surround speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet As seen from the side Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible Set the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers Consult the owner s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room f the surround speakers are direct radiating monopolar then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 2 to 3 feet above ear level at the prime listening position Surround The AVR 1906 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 1 Dolby Surround D Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories Dolby Digital consists of up to 5 1 channels front left front right center surround left surround right and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects the Low Frequency Effects LFE channel also called the 1 channel containing bass frequencies of up to 120 Hz Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format Dolby
111. rs are set to small size NOTE For ordinary speaker systems we recommend setting the crossover frequency to 80 Hz When using small speakers however setting the crossover frequency to a higher frequency may improve frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency 48 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup Part 2 Bl Subwoofer Mode The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when Large is set for the front speakers and Yes is set for the subwoofer in Setting the Speaker Config 1 page 45 e When the LFE MAIN playback mode is selected the low frequency signal range of channels set to Large is produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel In this playback mode the low frequency range expands more uniformly through the room but depending on the size and shape of the room interference may result in a decrease of the ctual volume of the low frequency range election of the LFE play mode will play the low frequency gnal range of the channel selected with Large from that hannel only Therefore the low frequency signal range that is ayed from the subwoofer channel is only the low frequency ignal range of LFE only during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback and the channels specified as Small in the setup menu Select the play mode that offers the fullest bass When the subwoofer is set to Yes bass sound is output from the subwoofer r
112. sert batteries properly 3 in reverse E NOTE ON USE Keep the apparatus free from moisture water and dust Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus Avoid high temperatures Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack Gay Unplug the power cord when not using the apparatus for long periods of time Do not let insecticides benzene and thinner come in contact with the apparatus Handle the power cord carefully Hold the plug when unplugging the cord For apparatuses with ventilation holes Do not obstruct the ventilation holes o Qi S Never disassemble or modify the apparatus in any way ENGLISH Additional Information Optimum surround sound for different Sources There are currently various types of multi channel signals signals or formats with more than two channels Bl Types of multi channel signals Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic DTS high definition 3 1 signals Japan MUSE Hi Vision audio DVD Audio Super Audio CD MPEG multi channel audio etc Source here does not refer to the type of signal format but the recorded content Sources can be divided into two major categories Types of sources Movie audio Signals created to be played in movie theaters In general sound is recorded to be played in movie theaters equipped with multiple surround speakers re
113. stable surface TG Connecting Other Sources Connection of AM antennas 1 Push the lever 2 Insert the conductor Hi Mount J b Hanging the anne Creare N gt 3 Return the lever Use the installation hole to secure the antenna to a wa Note to CATV system installer NOTE This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical eDo not connect two FM antennas simultaneously Even if an external AM antenna is used do not disconnect the AM loop antenna e Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel 15 ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions 17 page 35 37 ZONE2 out connections elf another power amplifier or pre main integrated amplifier is connected the ZONE2 out variable fixed level terminals can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time 1 page 35 36 When a sold separately room to room remote control unit DENON RC 616 617 or 618 is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2 the remote contr
114. t Press the CURSOR or V button to select the input source for which you want to set the video input mode 3 Press the CURSOR lt or gt button to select the mode as below X The details in each mode are as follows AUTO Component S Video Video AUTO When there are multiple input signals the input signals are detected and the input signal to be output from the video monitor output terminal is selected automatically in the following order component video S Video composite video Component The signal connected to the component video terminal is always played Video conversion is not conducted so no image is output from the monitor output terminal when there is no input signal to the component terminal S Video The signal connected to the S Video terminal is always played The S Video input signal is converted and output from the composite and component monitor output terminal Video The signal connected to the composite video terminal is always played The composite video input signal is up converted and output from the S Video and component monitor output terminals Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Input Setup menu appears Down converting from the component video signal to the S Video and composite video signal is not possible so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S Video or composit
115. t eLower the volume of the subwoofer Overload speaker gt Exit4 1 1 Auto Setup AUTI Setup Mic_ None Press Enter or Cursor Down to Return to Auto Setup Menu This screen will be displayed when the measurement microphone is not connected Connect the measurement microphone to the microphone connector 10 ENGLISH Press the CURSOR or V button to select an item then press the ENTER button 1 1 Auto Setup Complete gt Speaker Config Check Delay Time Check Channel Level Check Store 4 1 4 The measurement results of each item can be checked here Press the ENTER button The verification screen appears Example Speaker Config Check Speaker Config Check Front Sp Large Center Sp Small Surround Sp Small S Back Sp Small S Back Sp 2sp Subwoofer Yes Jg the ENTER button again once you have checked the results ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Press the CURSOR A or V button to select from Connecting Other Sources the following three items based on the measurement results then press the CURSOR 1 age mM Cable indications The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables not supplied Store Store the checked measurement values Audio cable Video cable All parameters are stored Retry EX Analog
116. t the parameter settings Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode e When making parameter settings the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed Bl Operating the surround mode and the surround parameters from the main unit s panel Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode When turned clockwise DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MONO MOVIE 5CH 7CH STEREO DTS NEO 6 ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME 4 VIRTUAL SURROUND MATRIX 2 ENGLISH Basic Operation When turned counterclockwise r DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx 4 MONO MOVIE 5CH 7CH STEREO DTS NEO 6 ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME VIRTUAL SURROUND MATRIX X To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters tone defeat or tone control press the SURROUND MODE button then operate the selector Press and hold in the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the parameter you want to set The parameters which can be set differ for the different surround modes are displayed Refer to Surround modes and parameters 17 page 57 3 Display the parameter you want to adjust then turn the SELECT knob to set it When making parameter settings the display will return to the regular cond
117. th sources designed for conventional multi surround speakers In addition the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position Change of positioning and acoustic image with 5 1 channel systems TUM pcc TIRE ad oem o9 L ape FS asser 9 D Ooooaa SL SLch 2 s__SRoh __ Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6 1 channel systems Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL ENGLISH Additional Information With this set speaker s for 1 or 2 channels are required to achieve a 6 1 channel system DTS ES etc Adding these speakers however increases the surround effect not only with sources recorded in 6 1 channels but also with conventional 2 to 5 1 channel sources Furthermore all the DENON original surround modes 15 page 26 are compatible with 7 1 channel playback so you can enjoy 7 1 channel sound with any signal source Bl Number of surround back speakers Though the surround back channel only consists of 1 channel of playback signals for 6 1 channel sources DTS ES etc we recommend using two speakers When using speakers with dipolar characteristics in particular it is essential to use
118. the front center resulting in interference and making the sense of movement from the front to the back less sharp 53 ENGLISH Additional Information Q2 Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types or dipolar types provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker monopolar Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening position mounted above ear level Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position Surround speakers Surround back speakers As seen from above Surround speaker Surround back Speaker Point slightly downwards As seen from the side e Set the front speakers center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example 1 t is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightly to the front of the viewing position and 2 to 3 feet above the ears Same as surround back speaker installation method 1 Using dipolar speakers for the surround back speakers as well is more effective The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls as shown in the diagram above creating an enveloping and realistic surround sound presentation Additional Information 2 When not using surround back speakers Front speake
119. the surround channels were monaural the surround left and right channels were the same with previous Dolby Pro Logic but with Dolby Pro Logic II they are played as stereo signals Various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents so it is possible to achieve optimum decoding 087 page 57 3 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx furthers the matrix decoding technology of Dolby Pro Logic II to decode audio signals recorded on two channels into up to 7 1 playback channels including the surround back channel Dolby Pro Logic IIx also allows 5 1 channel sources to be played in up to 7 1 channels The mode can be selected according to the source The Music mode is best suited for playing music the Cinema mode for playing movies and the Game mode for playing games The Game mode can only be used with 2 channel audio sources Sources recorded in Dolby Surround These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surround encoding technology Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs LDs and video cassette tapes as well as for stereo broadcast signals from FM radio TV satellite broadcasts and cable TV e Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic makes it possible to achieve multi channel surround playback The signals can also be played on ordinary stereo equipment in which case they provide no
120. to Setup Front E Step 1 9 gt Cancel 1 1 Auto Setup Calculating Step 9 9 1 1 Auto Setup Complete Store Retry4 Cancel 4 9 ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation a Measurement is cancelled if the MASTER VOLUME control knob is operated while the Auto Setup is performed elf the output volume and crossover frequency of your subwoofer speaker can be changed then set the volume to halfway and the crossover filter to maximum or switch off the low pass filter Bl About automatic retry To confirm the results of the measurements remeasurement is automatically performed Remeasurement is performed up to 2 times During this time Retry1 or Retry2 is displayed on the screen 1 1 Auto Setup ESTEE Front L Step 1 9 gt Cancel 4 NOTE eWhen measurements have been made using the measurement microphone speakers with built in filters such as a subwoofer might be set to a value that differs from the physical distance because of the internal electrical delay Easy Setup and Operation ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation About error messages Check of the measurement results These error screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement measurement environment or other factors Please check the following matters reset the pertinent items an
121. tons Display The number indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is normalized to the standard level Night mode When listening at night or at lower volumes the night mode improves listenability Press and hold the STANDARD NIGHT button for several seconds to enter the night mode Canceling night mode Press and hold the STANDARD NIGHT button again The night mode only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS ENGLISH Basic Operation FUNCTION INPUT MODE STANDARD Adjusting the audio delay When watching a DVD or other video source the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound In this case adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture The audio delay setting is stored separately for each input source This adjustment can be performed with the system setup 1287 page 43 or from the remote control unit as described below Select the input source Example DVD FUNCTION Main unit Remote control unit Press the INPUT MODE button to set the input mode to AUTO 3 Select Dolby DTS Surround STANDARD STANDARD Main unit Remote control unit STANDARD oe f cursor INPUT MODET 4 Play a program source DVD etc Press the CURSOR A button e Switch to the Audio Delay adjustment screen
122. tup at the Speaker Setup menu then press the ENTER button The Subwoofer Mode Setup screen appears 2 Speaker Setup Speaker Config 2 5 Subwoofer Mode setup 1 2 Delay Time 3 Channel Level 4 Crossover Frequency LFE LFE gt 5 SW Mode Setup Main Exit E Assignment of low frequency signal range The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals and the low frequency signal range of channels set to Small in the setup menu The low frequency signal range of channels set to Large are produced from those channels Bl Crossover Frequency When Subwoofer is set to Yes at the Speaker Config Screen set the frequency Hz below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer the crossover frequency For speakers set to Small sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut and the cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer instead e When Subwoofer is set to No the bass sound is output from the speakers set as Large Press the CURSOR lt or button to select a setting 3 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting The Speaker Setup menu appears Press the CURSOR or V button to select Exit then press the ENTER button The System Setup menu appears This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer and all speake
123. uV 11 2 dBf AM 520 kHz 1710 kHz 18 uV ONO 1 6 uV 15 3 dBf STEREO 23 pV 38 5 dBf ONO 77 dB IHF A weighted STEREO 72 dB IHF A weighted ONO 0 15 96 1 kHz STEREO 0 3 96 1 kHz AC 120 V 60 Hz 51 434 W 147 x 417 D mm 17 3 32 x 5 25 32 x 16 27 64 11 7 25 lbs 13 oz kg Bl Remote control unit RC 978 R6P AA Type two batteries 55 W x 225 H x 34 5 D mm 2 11 64 x 8 b5 64 x 1 9 64 165 g Approx 5 8 oz including batteries For purposes of improvement specifications and design are subject to change without notice ENGLISH FRANCAIS Bl List of preset codes Liste de codes pr r gl s DVD Denon Aiwa Hitachi JVC Konka Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Sanyo Sony Toshiba Zenith VDP Denon Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Sony VCR Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai Alba Amstrad ASA Asha 014 009 010 006 012 005 004 014 005 003 018 002 001 023 028 026 028 029 026 028 032 033 081 095 009 026 055 009 042 087 111 011 013 015 016 017 008 019 020 021 022 029 112 030 031 034 035 036 027 070 072 082 083 084 Audio Dynamic Audiovox Beaumark Broksonic Calix Candle Canon Capehart Carver CCE Citizen Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex Daewoo Daytron DBX Dumont Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerson Fisher GE Go Vi
124. up down Am m 0 9 10 Number DISPLAY Switch display 3 Press the ZONE2 OFF and MAIN ON buttons at TV VCR Switch between TV and video player the same time VOL Volume up down The indicator starts flashing Input number of component you want to For CD CDR MD and TAPE components the buttons can be set operated in the same way as for DENON audio components N amp page 31 9 ATV can be operated when the switch is at the DVD VDP VCR CD 1 TV position TAPE 2 CDR MD 3 DVD VDP 4 VCR 5 No setting 0 34 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Multi zone music entertainment system When the outputs of the ZONE2 OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms different sources can be played in rooms other than the MAIN ZONE in which this unit and the playback devices are installed Refer to ZONE2 on the diagram below e ONE2 speaker out and pre out can be used when ZONE2 is selected at Power Amp Assign in the System Setup menu In this case surround back speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE e When a sold separately room to room remote control unit DENON RC 616 617 or 618 is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2 the remote controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit For the AUDIO outputs use high quality pin plug cables and wire in su
125. ver be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS AA NEC SECTION 810 21 7 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE RIEC CART H ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT 13 20 21 22 23 25 Object and Liquid Entry Never push
126. w Connecting the Connecting a microphone speakers Connecting a monitor Measurement of the speakers and a DVD player in the listening position Easy setup flow VIRTUAL SCH ZCH DIRECT STEREO SURROUND STEREO 1 DVD VOP TV DBS VCR tt 10 VAUX s CHANNEL 1 Tuner system System 1 Speaker Configuration System buttons j 2 Delay Time y 3 Channel Level Starting the Auto Setup Check of the measurement result V Nc Store the measurement result in the memory Playing a DVD with surround sound NN SURROUND SA PARAMETER System ON SCREEN DISPLAY 19 24 32 OQ SURROUND BACK TESTTONE VIDEOSELECT DIMMER SPEAKER RETURN button 23 32 2 D CN DENON RC 978 e The Dolby Surround Pro Logic I x Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode The DTS NEO 6 Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the DTS NEO 6 mode The main zone output can be turned on and off with the MAIN button 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Speaker system layout Basic system la
127. yme 003 047 049 135 097 098 115 Victor 005 045 046 085 Contec 013 051 052 061 Radix 088 Video Concepts 005 027 085 089 090 Cony 051 052 061 Randex 088 Videosonic 007 087 Craig 004 061 RCA 007 013 019 023 058 063 064 065 Wards 013 021 023 087 088 089 091 094 Crown 029 073 080 082 087 Oey ike WS 20 Curtis Mathes 029 034 038 044 047 049 053 095 Realistic 009 021 031 033 049 053 081 087 XR 1000 094 118 088 091 094 097 098 Yamaha 004 005 006 026 062 085 Daewoo 027 029 039 048 049 054 055 106 Ricoh 055 Zenith 060 078 079 107 137 Salora 033 041 Daytron 003 049 Samsung 007 011 051 059 070 083 087 089 TV Dimensia 044 119 Admiral 045 121 Dixi 007 015 027 Sanky 081 Adventura 122 Electroband 046 Sansui 005 026 029 045 061 085 114 Aiko 054 Electrohome 029 056 057 058 147 Sanyo 032 033 053 087 091 115 116 Akai 016 027 046 Elta 027 SBR 042 Alleron 062 Emerson 029 051 059 060 061 062 118 123 Scott 017 020 086 089 093 117 A Mark 007 124 139 148 Sears 013 023 028 031 033 053 054 088 Amtron 061 Envision 038 091 098 099 115 Anam 006 007 036 Etron 027 Sentra 055 Amana eaa 061 147 Fisher 014 021 063 064 065 118 Sharp 001 002 021 097 AOC 003 007 033 038 039 047 048 049 Formenti 155 Shogun 087 133 Fortress 012 Sony 075 076 077 078 079 121 122 Aer 007 Fujitsu 004 062 STS 023 Audiovox 007 061 Funai 004 062 Futur
128. yout The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor Subwoofer Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible Center speaker system Surround back speaker systems Surround speaker systems Easy Setup and Operation Speaker connections e Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched with amp with Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound unclear orientation of the various instruments and the stereo image being impaired eWhen making connections take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cable come in contact with adjacent terminals with other speaker cable conductors or with the rear panel NOTE NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on Doing so could result in electric shocks Speaker impedance When speaker systems and B are used separately speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 O ohms can be connected for use as front speakers Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers A B at the same time since speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Q ohms in this case must be used e Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Q ohms can be connected for use as center and surround and surroun

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