Denon AVR-1612 Owners Manual

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  • Denon AVR-1612 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Basic version Advanced version AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1612 Owner's Manual Information
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    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
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    as newspapers, tablecloths or curtains. • Naked flame sources such as lighted candles should not be placed on the unit. • Observe and follow near the power supply so that the power supply is easily accessible. n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION z z z z Wall zz For proper heat dispersal, do not
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    and front display 48 Inputting characters 49 Audio Adjust 51 Information 57 System Setup 58 Input Setup 66 Operating the connected devices by remote control unit 71 Operating AV devices 71 Registering preset codes 72 Operating devices 74 Resetting the remote control unit 76 Accessories
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    music from the iPod. Supports HDMI 1.4a with 3D, ARC, Deep Color, "x.v.Color", Auto Lip Sync and HDMI control function (vpage 5) This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc player to a TV that supports a 3D system. This unit also supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
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    the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 4 F Settings vpage 11 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 18 F Selecting a listening mode Connection Playback - vpage 9 vpage 23 vpage 6 - vpage 10 vpage 25 For speaker connections, see vpage 36, C page 6 "Connecting the
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    • Status display screen When the input source is switched. When the volume is adjusted. Menu Audio Adjust Information Setup Wizard System Setup Input Setup Surr.Parameter Tone AudysseySettings Manual EQ RESTORER Audio Delay [HDMI] SOURCE :BD MODE :STEREO Master Volume -55.5dB Status display
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    to 3D video off. About ARC (Audio Return Channel) function The Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4a enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data "upstream" to this unit. NOTE • To enable the ARC function, set "HDMI Control" to "ON" (vpage 62). • When connecting a TV that does not support
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    68) Set this to change the HDMI input connector to which the input source is assigned. HDMI Setup (vpage 62) Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • Standby Source • P.Off Control • HDMI Control NOTE The audio signal input from the HDMI input connector
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    a TV compatible with the ARC function (Audio Return Channel HDMI 1.4a standard function) is connected to this unit via an HDMI connection. For details, see "About ARC (Audio Return Channel) function" (vpage 5) or refer to the instruction manual for your TV. Cables used for connections Video cable
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    LR in Set as Necessary Set this to change the digital input connector to which the input source is assigned. "Input Assign" (vpage 68) Connecting a digital camcorder • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see "Connecting an HDMI-compatible
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    HDMI connection, connect a TV to the VIDEO MONITOR output connector of this unit. Also, switch the input setting of the TV to "Video". • When you want to play back a video file stored on an iPod, use a DENON control other devices. • This unit does not support playback on an iPad. Do not connect
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    parts of the panel. • If the signal has noise interference, connect the ground terminal (GND) to reduce noise. • If you are unable to receive a good broadcast signal, we recommend installing an outdoor antenna. For details, inquire at the retail store where you purchased the unit. Information 10
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    , as shown in the illustration (up to six positions). • When performing Audyssey® Auto Setup, Audyssey MultEQ®/ Audyssey Dynamic EQ®/Audyssey Dynamic Volume® functions become active (vpage 54, 55). • To set up the speakers manually, use "Speaker Setup" (vpage 59) on the menu. NOTE • Make the room as
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    a subwoofer without a direct mode Make the following settings: • Volume : "12 o'clock position" • Crossover frequency : "Maximum/Highest Frequency" • Low pass filter : "Off" • Standby mode : "Off" 3 Set up the remote control unit nn Set up the operation mode Press AMP to set the remote control
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    is displayed. Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according to the recommendations in the manual. Next [ENTER] Enter [RETURN] Cancel 6 Use ui to select "Auto Setup Start" and then press ENTER. Audyssey Auto Setup Preparation Set the following items
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    Caution" is displayed: Go to "Error messages" (vpage 16), check any related items, and perform the necessary procedures. If the problem is resolved, return and restart "Audyssey® Auto Setup". When performing Audyssey® Auto Setup ) STEP 4 Calculate Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) • In STEP
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    Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. Audyssey Auto Setup Finish Storing complete. Auto Setup is now finished. Please unplug microphone. MultEQ Turn on Dynamic Volume? Yes No [ENTER] Exit • This feature adjusts the output volume to the optimal level while constantly monitoring the level of the audio input
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    Adjust the subwoofer's volume. • The displayed speaker could not be detected. (The screen on the left indicates that the front right speaker cannot be detected.) • Check the connections of the displayed speaker. Retry Audyssey Auto Setup [ ] Cancel MultEQ Caution! Speaker:Phase Front R Skip
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    . Use o p to switch the display between the different speakers. 3 Press RETURN B. The confirmation screen reappears. Repeat step 2. Retrieving Audyssey® Auto Setup settings If you set "Restore" to "Yes", you can return to Audyssey® Auto Setup measurement result (value calculated at the start by
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    settings on the unit. NOTE Also refer to the operating instructions of the connected devices when playing them. Selecting the input source Press the input Select Player BD DVD DOCK USB/iPod Video SAT/CBL TV GAME V.AUX Tuner TUNER The currently selected input source is highlighted. [ ] Move [
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    the following operations. Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume. Important information Turning off the sound temporarily Press N. • The power indicator flashes green. • "MUTE" indicator on the display lights. • appears on a TV screen. • The sound is reduced to the level set at "Mute Level" (vpage
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    iPod There are two methods for iPod playback. q Use a DENON control dock for iPod to play back. You can play back both video, photo and audio. w Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back (vpage 23). You can play back audio only. q Use a DENON control dock for iPod to play back If you use
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    for iPod to this unit (vpage 9 "Connecting a control dock for iPod"). w Set the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. e Connect the TV to the VIDEO MONITOR output connector of this unit. 2 Press ON to turn on power to the unit. 3 Press DOCK to switch the input source to "DOCK". Playing an iPod
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    dock for iPod to this unit (vpage 9 "Connecting a control dock for iPod"). w Set the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. e Connect the TV to the VIDEO MONITOR output connector of this unit. r Switch the input setting of the TV to "Video". 2 Press ON to turn on power to the unit. 3 Press DOCK
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    " is displayed on the display of this unit. • The Remote mode is not supported on fifth generation iPod or first generation iPod nano. Display mode Browse mode Remote mode Playable Music file P P files Video file z Remote Active control unit P P buttons (This unit) iPod P zzOnly the
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    audio with extended bass or treble reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER mode (vpage 56). The default setting that DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising hold) Browse / Remote mode switching RETURN B Return 6 7 (Press and hold) Manual search (fast-
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    Press TUNER to switch the input source to "TUNER". 2 light the "AUTO" indicator on the display, then use TUNING d or TUNING f to select the station you want to hear. w To tune in manually (Manual " is performed after performing "Manual preset", the "Manual preset" settings will be overwritten. 1 Tune
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    select a preset radio station. nnDirect frequency tuning You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. 1 Press SEARCH. TUNER FM ---.- MHz ] Search 2 Input frequencies using the 0 - 9. • If o is pressed, the immediately preceding input is cancelled. 3 When setting is completed, press
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    setting is "Mode3". • If the USB memory device is divided into multiple partitions, only the top partition can be selected. • This unit is compatible with MP3 files conforming to "MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3" standards. NOTE • Note that DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems
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    searchz RETURN B Return 1 Playback / Pause 8 9 Auto search (cue) 3 Pause 2 Stop TV Z / X TV power on/standby (Default : SONY) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY) • Repeat playback (vpage 70 "Repeat") • Random playback (vpage 70 "Shuffle") zzWhen the menu screen is displayed
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    playback. It cannot be selected when headphones are used, or when only front speakers are used. z3 Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input signal. For details, see "Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes" (vpage
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    playback. It cannot be selected when headphones are used, or when only front speakers are used. z3 Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input signal. For details, see "Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes" (vpage
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    when playing sources recorded with Dolby Digital Plus. z1 This can be selected when "Speaker Config." - "S.Back" is not set to "None". z2 This can be selected when "Speaker Config." - "F.Height" is not set to "None". Selecting a listening mode DTS listening mode Listening mode type DTS NEO:6 DTS
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    or headphones. STEREO listening mode Listening mode type STEREO Description This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. • If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and
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    , we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) vpage 34 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 42 F How to make detailed settings vpage 46 F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit vpage 71 33
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    "Setup wizard". Use Audyssey® Auto Setup function of this unit to automatically detect the number of connected speakers and perform optimal settings for the speakers to be used. Procedure for speaker settings Install Connect (vpage 36) Set up speakers (vpage 40) Install This unit is compatible with
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    110˚ GSpeaker abbreviationsH FL Front speaker (L) SB Surround back speaker FR Front speaker (R) FHL Front height speaker (L) C Center speaker FHR Front height speaker (R) SW Subwoofer SL Surround speaker (L) SR Surround speaker (R) When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed FL SW z2 z1
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    could result in electric shock (When the Setup wizard is running, follow the instructions in the Setup wizard screen for making connections.). • Use speakers with the speaker impedances shown below. Speaker terminals FRONT CENTER SURROUND Speaker impedance 6 - 16 Ω Power amplifier L R IN RL FL
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    shows a connection example for performing 7.1-channel playback using the front height speakers. To perform 7.1-channel playback using the front height speaker, set "Pre Assign" to "F.HEIGHT" in steps 3 and 4 for "Set up "Pre Assign"" (vpage 40). NOTE • A power amplifier (sold separately) is required
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    " (vpage 35). To perform 6.1-channel playback using the surround back speaker, set "Pre Assign" to "NORMAL" in steps 3 and 4 for "Set up "Pre Assign"" (vpage 40). Also use the "Speaker Config." setting (vpage 59) to set "S.Back" to "1spkr". NOTE • A power amplifier (sold separately) is required
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    2.1-channel connection Connect Basic version Advanced version Information FL SW FR NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 "Connecting the speakers". • For speaker impedance, see page 36. 39
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    to set the remote control unit to AMP- operation mode. 2 Connect the setup microphone. Press AMP When the setup microphone is connected, the following screen is displayed. Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according to the recommendations in the manual
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    speaker connections or subwoofer volume. In event of a change, perform Audyssey® Auto Setup again. [RETURN] Return 8 Use ui to select a channel. Surround Back Select the number of surround back speakers to be used. In this case, go to step 9. • "Surround Back" can be set when "Pre Assign" is set
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    "About ARC (Audio Return Channel) function"). • When "HDMI Control" (vpage 62) in the menu is set to "ON", signals input to the HDMI input connector are output to the television or other device connected to the HDMI output connector, even if the power of this unit is in standby (passthrough function
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    compatible with the HDMI control function. Make sure that the TV and HDMI are connected when you perform HDMI control. • Some functions may not operate depending on the connected TV or player. Check the owner's manual of each device for details beforehand. • When "P.Off Control" on the menu is set
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    suit your taste, as described below. nnAdjusting the volume of the different speakers 1 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 2 Press CH LEVEL. 4 Use o p to adjust the volume. • You can directly turn "OFF" the subwoofer outputs during 2-channel playback in DIRECT or STEREO
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    , HDMI output mode, MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ®, audio delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save. q Input source (vpage 18) w Volume (vpage 19) e Surround mode (vpage 29) r Video Select (vpage 69) t Audyssey Setting (Audyssey MultEQ
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    items Surr.Parameter Tone Audyssey Settings Menu Audio Adjust Information Setup Wizard System Setup Input Setup Information Surr.Parameter Tone AudysseySettings Manual EQ RESTORER Audio DelaSyetup Wizard Manual EQ RESTORER Audio Delay Status Audio Signal HDMI Information Auto Surround Quick
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    Setup Wizard System Setup Input Setup Surr.Parameter Tone AudysseySettings Manual EQ w RESTORER Audio Delay q Currently selected setup item w List of currently selected setup subcategory Press i to select "System Setup" and then press p. (Or press ENTER.) System Setup Speaker Setup e HDMI
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    . Menu display Top menu display Menu w Audio Adjust Information Setup Wizard System Setup Input Setup Surr.Parameter Tone AudysseySettings Manual EQ RESTORER Audio Delay Display when changing settings Input Assign [1/2] Default BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME G HDMI H HDMI1 HDNI2 None HDMI3 HDMI4
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    remote control unit. • Select a character on the TV screen to input characters. Using the number buttons (10 Key input screen) • Operating with the remote control key o OK key Q0 Guide for operation buttons Using the keyboard screen 1 Display the screen for inputting characters (vpage 46 "Menu
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    Press ENTER to register the input source name. DENON Using the cursor buttons Inputting characters 1 Display the screen for inputting characters (vpage 46 "Menu map"). 2 Press SEARCH while a keyboard screen is displayed. A 10 Key screen is displayed. 3 Use o p to set the cursor to the character
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    AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 2 Press MENU. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. Items that can be set with the "Audio Adjust" procedure Surr.Parameter (vpage 52) Tone (vpage 54) Audyssey Settings (vpage 54) Manual EQ
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    set this item depending on the input signal (vpage 84 "Surround modes and surround parameters"). Setting items Mode Set the play modes for the different surround modes. Setting Low / Middle / High : These set the compression level. Audio Adjust Setting items LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects
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    NOTE If the setting in "Speaker Config." - "S.Back" (vpage 59) is "None", "S.Back" is not displayed. ON : The subwoofer is used. OFF : The subwoofer is not used. NOTE This can be set when the surround mode is "DIRECT" (vpage 32) and the "Subwoofer Mode" (vpage 60) is "LFE+Main". Yes : Reset to the
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    speakers. problems in the listening area based on Audyssey® Auto Setup calibration. We recommend "Audyssey". MultEQ® is the prerequisite function for Dynamic EQ® and Dynamic Volume®. Audyssey Flat : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to flat response. Manual : Apply frequency response set
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    • If "Dynamic Volume®" is set to "Yes" in Auto Setup (vpage 15), the setting is automatically changed to "Evening". Audio Adjust Manual EQ Default settings are underlined. Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. "Manual EQ" can be set when "MultEQ®" setting (vpage 54) is
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    video, manually adjust the time to delay audio output. 0ms - 200ms Setting details • This item can be set within the range of 0 to 100 ms when "Auto Lip Sync" (vpage 62) is set to "ON" and when a TV compatible with Auto Lip Sync is connected. • Store "Audio Delay" for each input source. • Audio
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    version Information Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Status Show information about current settings. Audio Signal Show information about audio input signals. Setting details The information displayed differs according to the input source. Select Source / Name
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    System Setup Set when changing Audyssey® Auto Setup settings, or when changing the audio, video, display or other settings. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey® Auto Setup, it will not be possible to set Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume
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    underlined. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey® Auto Setup. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey® Auto Setup, it will not be possible to select Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume® (vpage 54
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    for low frequencies. • None : Select when the front height speakers are not connected. NOTE When "Pre Assign" setting (vpage 59) is "F.HEIGHT", you can make the "F.Height" setting. Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer. • LFE : The low range signal of the channel
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    when it S.Back Rz / S.Back Lz / Surround L / Subwoofer : Select the speaker. is output from each speaker. zz When the "Speaker Config." - "S.Back" setting (vpage 59) is set to "1spkr", "S.Back" is displayed. • -12.0dB - +12.0dB (0.0dB) : Adjust the volume. When "Channel Level" is adjusted, the
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    compensated. Setting details AMP : Play back through speakers connected to the unit. TV : Play back through TV connected to the unit. HDMI Control You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI and compatible with HDMI Control. • The audio signal input from the HDMI input connector can
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    Used : Do not use. function. Set so that "Audyssey Byp. L/R" settings can be made when Audyssey® Auto Setup is performed. Make various other settings. Setting items Volume Control Set the volume setting. Setting details Volume Display : Set how volume is displayed. • Relative : Display ---dB
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    (Continued) Remote Setup Guide Search a preset code to register in the remote control unit. Quick Sel.Name Change the "Quick Select" display title to one you prefer. Dimmer Adjust the display brightness of this unit. Setting details iPod : Set the iPod screen display time when the input source is
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    language for display on the menu screen. English / Español Setting details System Setup Default settings are underlined. "Language" can also be set by the following procedure. However, the menu screen is not displayed. 1. Press and hold the main unit's 2 and 9 for at least 3 seconds. "V.Format
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    . The menu display disappears. Items that can be set with the "Input Setup" procedure Auto Preset (vpage 67) Preset Skip (vpage 67) Preset Name (vpage 67) Input Assign (vpage 68) Video (vpage 69) Input Mode (Audio) (vpage 69) Rename (vpage 70) Source Level (Audio) (vpage 70) Playback Mode (vpage 70
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    changed preset name is returned to the default setting. Yes : Reset to the defaults. No : Do not reset to the defaults. If you select "Default" and press ENTER, the message "Return settings to the default?" is displayed. Select "Yes" or "No", and then press ENTER. Input Setup Information BD 67
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    Default setting BD HDMI 1 DVD HDMI 2 TV SAT/CBL None HDMI 3 Input source Default setting GAME HDMI 4 V.AUX None DOCK None • An input source to which an HDMI input connector cannot be assigned is displayed as "- - -". • To play the video signal assigned at "HDMI" combined with the audio
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    If the indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections. • If "HDMI Control" is set to "ON" and a TV compatible with the ARC is connected via the HDMI MONITOR connectors, the input mode whose input source is "TV" is fixed to ARC. Auto : Detect type of
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    input source's audio input. • Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources. -12dB - +12dB (0dB) Setting details The analog input level and digital input level can be adjusted independently for input sources for which "HDMI When DENON control
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    remote control unit Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. Operating AV devices 1 Press the input of the remote control unit is set to other than AMPoperation mode, press AMP to switch the remote control unit to
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    code cannot be registered to USB/iPod or TUNER. 1 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMPoperation mode. 2 Press MENU. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Use ui to select "System Setup" - "Option Setup" - "Remote Setup Guide" and then press ENTER or p. Option Setup Volume Control
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    remote control unit cannot control the device. Use the remote control unit supplied with the device to be used. 7 The procedures for registering remote control codes and remote control preset registration are displayed. RemoteSetupGuide Device DVD Brand Code Denon 30490[1/3] 1.Press[INPUT
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    The supplied remote control unit can control a device other than this unit. 1 Press the input source select button to which the preset code for the device you want to operate has been registered (vpage 71). 2 Operate the device. • For details, refer to the device's operating instructions. nnBlu
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    (CBL) / IP TV operation Operation buttons CH +, - MENU uio p ENTER SETUP RETURN B 6 7 1 8 9 3 2 0 - 9, +10 TV Z / X TV INPUT DEVICE Z DEVICE X Function Switch channels (up/down) Menu Cursor operation Enter Guide Return Manual search (fast-reverse/fast-forward) Playback Auto search (cue) Pause Stop
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    version Advanced version Information Resetting the remote control unit Settings for the remote control unit are returned to the default values. 1 Press and hold DEVICE Z for at least 3 seconds. The indicator flashes twice. 2 Press 9, 8 and 1, in that order. indicator flashes four times. All the
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    , we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 78 F Other information vpage 83 F Troubleshooting vpage 91 F Specifications vpage 95 F Index vpage 96 77
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    jack (PHONES) When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the connected speakers or from the PRE OUT connectors. NOTE To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. r QUICK SELECT buttons 45) t iPod play button
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    is "ON" and "Dynamic EQ®" and "Dynamic Volume®" are "OFF". i Surround back indicator This lights when audio signals are being output from the surround back speakers (vpage 59). o Input mode indicators Set the audio input modes for the different input sources (vpage 69). Q0 RESTORER indicator This
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    t q FM/AM antenna terminals 10) w Analog audio connectors 7, 8) e Speaker terminals C 6, 36, 37) r S-VIDEO/VIDEO connectors 7, 8, 9) t Power cord C 5) y HDMI connectors C 3, 6) u PRE OUT connectors C 6, 36, 37) i Digital audio connectors 7, 8) o DOCK CONTROL jack 9) NOTE Do not touch the
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    72, 73, 74, 75) Q4 SHIFT button 25, 50) Q5 TV operation buttons (TV Z / X / INPUT 74, 75) Q6 Remote control signal transmitter 82) Q7 Power buttons (ON / STANDBY C 5) Q8 SOURCE SELECT button 18) Q9 Master volume control buttons (M df 19) W0 Channel level button (CH LEVEL 44) W1 RETURN button
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    regarding battery disposal. • The remote control unit may function improperly if rechargeable batteries are used. NOTE The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight, strong artificial light from an inverter type
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    Laboratories™. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey Dynamic EQ® is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey Dynamic Volume® is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. 83 "Made for iPod" and
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    D D D S S D S z1 A signal for each channel contained in an input signal is output as audio. z2 If "Surr.Parameter" - "PLgz Height" (vpage 53) is set to "ON", sound is output from the front height speakers. z3 Only when "Subwoofer Mode" is set to "LFE+Main" (vpage 60), sound is output from the
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    ) z16 This item cannot be set when "MultEQ®" (vpage 54) is set to "OFF" or "Manual". z17 This item cannot be set when "Dynamic EQ®" (vpage 55) is set to "OFF". z18 This item can be set when the input signal is analog, PCM 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. z19 For HD Audio whose sampling frequency of an
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    ) (2ch) DTS-HD DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS EXPRESS DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) Input signal types and formats DTS DTS ES MTRX can be selected when "Pre Assign" (vpage 59) is set to "NORMAL". z4 If "Speaker Config." - "F.Height" (vpage 60) is set to "None", this surround
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    cannot be selected. z2 If "Speaker Config." - "S.Back" (vpage 59) is set to "1spkr" or "None", this surround mode cannot be selected. z3 This surround mode can be selected when "Pre Assign" (vpage 59) is set to "NORMAL". z4 If "Speaker Config." - "F.Height" (vpage 60) is set to "None", this surround
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    video signals and monitor output HDMI A A A S S S S Video signal input present A No video signal input Input connector S-VIDEO A A S A A S VIDEO A S A A S A Output connector HDMI VIDEO A A A A S S S A S S S S S < > The input
  • Denon AVR-1612 | Owners Manual - Page 92
    time and frequency response problems in the listening area and also performs a fully automated surround system setup. Auto Lip Sync If you connect the unit to a TV that supports the Auto Lip Sync function, it can automatically correct delay between the audio and video. D Deep Color This technology
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    the signals to prevent content from being copied without authorization. HDMI This is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier. Video signal and audio signal can be connected using 1 cable. L LFE This is an
  • Denon AVR-1612 | Owners Manual - Page 94
    contact the DENON service adviser. • Reset the microprocessor. Page C 5 90 64 - - C 6, 36 C 6 - 94 GHDMIH Symptom Cause/Solution No audio is output with HDMI connection. • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. • When outputting HDMI audio from the speakers, set "HDMI Audio Out" on
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    input mode. 69 • Disconnect the headphones. No sound is output from the speakers 78 or the PRE OUT connectors when headphones are connected. • Check if the surround speakers are connected to the SURROUND - terminals. • Check if "Pre Assign" is set appropriately in order to output audio
  • Denon AVR-1612 | Owners Manual - Page 96
    direction, checking the q and w marks. • The set's remote control sensor is exposed to strong light (direct sunlight, inverter type fluorescent bulb light, etc.). Move the set to a place in which the remote control sensor will not be exposed to strong light. • The operation mode does not match the
  • Denon AVR-1612 | Owners Manual - Page 97
    Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. ON/STANDBY 8 9 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY. 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing 8 and 9. 3 Once
  • Denon AVR-1612 | Owners Manual - Page 98
    Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Output connectors: • Analog Input sensitivity/Input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: nn Video section • Standard video connectors Input nn Tuner section Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity nn Remote control unit notice. Advanced version Information 95
  • Denon AVR-1612 | Owners Manual - Page 99
    Audyssey Dynamic Volume 55, 89 Audyssey MultEQ 54, 89 Audyssey Settings 54 Auto Lip Sync 62, 89 Auto Preset 67 Auto Setup 11, 40 Auto Surround 63 vvB Bass 54 Bass Setting 60 Browse mode 20, 21, 22, 23 vvC Cable Audio cable 7, 8 Coaxial digital cable 8 HDMI cable 6 Optical cable 7 Video
  • Denon AVR-1612 | Owners Manual - Page 100
    Subwoofer 53 Subwoofer setting 12 Surround back speaker 34, 35, 36, 38 Surround mode 29, 84 Surr.Parameter 52 sYCC601 color 90 System Setup 58 vvT Tone 54 Tone Control 54 Trademark 83 Treble 54 Troubleshooting 91 Turning off the sound temporarily 19 vvV Video 69 Video Mode 69 Video
  • Denon AVR-1612 | Owners Manual - Page 101
    Information Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 17 1/8 (435.0) Weight : 20 lbs 8.0 oz (9.3 kg) 98 19/32 (15.0) 5 25/32 (147.0) 6 3/8 (162.0) 27/32 (21.5) Advanced version 13 21/64 (338.5) 15 3/64 (382.0) 55/64 (22.0) Basic version
  • Denon AVR-1612 | Owners Manual - Page 102
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1612
Owner’s Manual