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1. Selectable items Auto Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play automatically PCM Decode and play only PCM input signals DIS Decode and play only DTS input signals P e This can be selected for input sources for which the menu Assign setting is set to HDMI In or Digital In page 42 Only set PCM and DTS when playing the respective signals Rename Change the display name for this source Names containing up to 8 characters can be input Characters that can be input A Z a z 0 9 amp 4 space Default Reset the settings to the default values Source Level Corrects the playback level of the selected input source s audio input Variable range 12dB P For input sources for which HDMI In and Digital In are set at the menu Assign setting the analog input level and digital input level can be set separately 0dB 12dB 41 For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 ENGLISH 7 Digital In iPod Dock El Assign Assign input sources to input connectors Sele
2. e To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections set menu Manual Setup HDMI Setup HDMI Audio Out to TV page 32 e i E Monitor bi 9 VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI a IN gt T EST c Rea TE wowor gj oran E T e TU cnm ID CN AA Na ES NA eA Je e rn SWITCHED TOTAL 120W FRONTAORB 6 159 CENTER 8 169 SURR BACK ora TG uice A 81121692 SURROUND 6 162 AMPASSIGN een m Wer m CRI S DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE NOTE The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor For details see the monitor s operating instructions The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals 13 Carefully check the left L and right R channels and the inputs and outputs and be sure to interconnect correctly Select the terminal to use and connect the device Blu ray Disc player DVD player Blu ray Disc player DVD player AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO COAXIAL HDMI VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT r a I I X When connected to a Blu ray x i I Disc player and playing Dolby TrueHD DTS HD Dolby Digital
3. Audyssey Byp L R an gt OFF Manual Audyssey Flat al a Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit Press MULTEO When Audyssey Audyssey Byp L R or Audyssey Flat is selected AUDYSSEY lights After running Auto Setup if the Speaker Configuration Distance Channel Level and Crossover Frequency have changed without increasing the number of speakers measured only AUDYSSEY lights P e Audyssey Audyssey Byp L R and Audyssey Flat can be selected after the auto setup procedure has been performed After performing Auto Setup the MultEQ setting automatically becomes Audyssey f the settings of speakers for which None has been determined at Auto Setup are changed Audyssey Audyssey Byp L R and Audyssey Flat cannot be selected Either perform Auto Setup again or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with Auto Setup Parameter Check Restore MultEO and Manual EO set to Not Used with Manual Setup Audio Setup EQ Preset EQ Customize I page 34 on the menu cannot be selected e When using headphones MultEQ is set to OFF 49 For details on adjusting individual parameters see Adjusting the parameters I page 46 Dynamic EO Audyssey Dynamic EO solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into acco
4. ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example 5 1 7 1 channels Front speakers Center speaker A Subwoofer Subwoofer with built in amplifier L R SURROUND SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN AC OUTLETS AC 120V NINI 71_covrovevr wnassienan JT 6 6 9 9 9 9 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SWITCHED TOTAL 1200 14 MAK CENTER 64169 SURR BAL SURROUND een AMPASSI M e CD Rj wm ovo TAPE Sy ey ey opr weg Zo DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE Surround speakers Connect when using 71 channel For surround back speakers e Since Amp Assign of AVR 1909 is set to ZONE2 by default audio is not output from the surround back speakers When using the surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE change the Amp Assign setting to 7 1ch page 35 When using just one surround back speaker connect it to the left channel SBL For ZONE2 speakers For multi zone connection and operation see Amp Assign Multi zone Connections and Operations TS page 69 72 10 Suonoauuo ENGLISH suorjsauuos Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left L and right R channe
5. Selectable items Auto Automatically detect input signal and perform playback HDMI RI Play only signals from HDMI input Excluding CD CDR TAPE and SIRIUS Digital Te Play only signals from digital input Analog EXT IN Play only signals from analog input Play only signals from EXT IN input 1 This can be selected for input sources for which the menu Assign setting is set to HDMI In 2 This can be selected for input sources for which the menu Assign setting is set to Digital In IF page 42 e When a digital signal is properly input the DIG indicator lights on the display If the DIG indicator does not light check the digital input connector assignment and the connections The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to EXT IN g Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit Press INPUT MODE Each time you press the button the input mode display will change x1 2 r Auto HDMI Digital 4 EXT IN Analog 4 1 This can be selected for input sources for which the menu Assign setting is set to HDMI In 2 This can be selected for input sources for which the menu Assign setting is set to Digital In TS page 42 Decode Mode Set the decode mode for this source Input source CD CDR TAPE V AUX DVD HDP VCR TV CBL
6. Manual Manually switch speaker from which test tone is output Test Tone Start Output test tone Variable range OFF 12dB O0dB 12dB n the case of a sub woofer reducing the volume when it is at 12 dB will change the setting to OFF none Default Reset the settings to the default values ech Operating from the main remote control unit Adjusting with the main remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the Auto mode and only effective in the STANDARD mode The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory Adjusting using test tones Press TEST Test tones are output from the various speakers 2 Use lt gt to adjust so that the volume is equal for all speakers When the adjustments are completed press TEST again eWhen the menu Speaker Configuration Surround Back Speaker setting IF page 30 is set to 1spkr the surround back speaker display is set to SB e Speakers set to None in the Speaker Configuration settings are not displayed When Channel Level is adjusted the adjusted values are set for all the surround modes To adjust the channel level separately for the different surround modes use the operation see page 63 Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal Selectable items 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 200Hz 250Hz Only the portion of t
7. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical a With the antenna on top of b With the antenna attached any stable surface to a wall Installation hole Mount on wall etc 19 ENGLISH External Controller ZONE2 out Connections different program source in ZONE2 at the same time IG page 69 72 Pre main amplifier ZONE2 AUDIO e f another pre main integrated amplifier is connected the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a SATTU X a 1 ruv n mei DI we HDMI ASSIGNABIEI SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN MONITOR LOOP ANT Co SATTUI SIRIUS ms O po Se COAX 1 ovo EZE co D COMPONENT MOEDIASSIGNAGLE m OT cei a a opr 2 ke VCR Pod ERIC SWITCHED TOTAL 1208 1A NAX Brien SURR BACK ND 6 162 AMPASSIGN 6 169 opr 2 wen DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE AUX Infrared retransmitter
8. 7 connected No sound is e The surround back speaker s e Check the setting and change it 35 with HDMI produced from power amplifier is assigned to a as necessary surround back different channel connections speaker e Surround back speaker setting is e Set to something other than 30 Dolby TrueHD HDMI is nor connected e Connect the HDMI 12 13 set to None None DTS HD Dolby Blu ray Disc player s audio output eSet the Blu ray Disc player For eThe Parameter Surround Please set Parameter 48 49 Digital Plus audio setting is not set to bitstream details refer to the Blu ray Disc Parameter SB CH Out Surround Parameter SB is not output player s operating instructions settings are OFF CH Out to settings other than Blu ray Disc player is not Use a DTS compatible player OFF compatible with DTS sound e Surround mode not set to a mode e Select a surround playback 44 46 playback for 6 1 or 7 1 channel playback mode 83 ENGLISH Video HDMI Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No picture e The connections between the e Check the connections 12 16 HDMI audio e The Manual Setup HDMI Set to Amp 32 appears AVR 1909 and monitor are faulty signals are not Setup HDMI Audio Out e The monitor s input setting is Set properly output from setting is
9. e The AVR 1909 amplifier circuit has failed Switch off the power and please contact the DENON service adviser General Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Set does not External noise or interference is e Reset the microprocessor 64 operate properly causing the set to malfunction Power does not Connection of the power cord is e Check the insertion of the power 21 turn on or turns faulty cord plug off directly after it was turned on No sound is e Connection with the input e Check the connections 10 produced from devices or connection of the speakers speaker cables is faulty e Device you want to play and set e Select an appropriate input 54 input source do not match source e Master volume is turned too Adjust the master volume to an 54 low appropriate level e Mute mode is set e Cancel the mute mode 54 Headphones are connected e Disconnect the headphones 54 No digital signals are being Select an input source for which 42 input the digital input setting has been made e The connectors to which the e Set the input mode 41 digital inputs are assigned and the settable input modes do not match Display is off eThe Dimmer setting is set to e Set to something other than 37 OFF OFF e The PURE DIRECT mode is set e Set a surround mode other than 46 the PURE DIRECT mode 82 x E En a Pa E E 3 ENGLISH si E
10. 1 Using surround back speaker s D When mainly playing movies Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2 way speakers Front speakers Center speaker Surround back speaker speaker Front SE e wa 2to3feet 7 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards Surround Surround speakers Surround back speakers As seen from the side As seen from above 2 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 back speaker Surround speaker Surround Front speaker SW 2to3feet 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards Surround back speakers As seen from the side As seen from above When playing movies and music Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer Surround back speaker speaker Front speaker xs DS Point Slightly downwards Surround Surround back speaker As seen from the side As seen from above 2 When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Sub
11. 2 When playing Dolby Digital DTS and Linear PCM multi ch 3 When playing Dolby TrueHD signal Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter default values are shown in parentheses Surround mode Front L R Center ou UR Subwoofer D SCH LFE 9 ARDM 1 SB CH Out Cinema EQ Mode Room Size Effect Delay time Subwoofer DRE 3 PURE DIRECT DIRECT O x x x OFF O 0dB x x x x x x X O O Auto MULTI CH DIRECT O x O 0dB O ON O x x x x x x x STEREO O x x x O OFF O 0dB x x x x x x x x O Auto EXT IN x x x x x x x x x x x MULTI CH IN O X O 0dB O ON O x x x x x x x DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx O O OFF x x O O NOTE1 O Cinema x x x x O Auto DOLBY PRO LOGIC II O x O OFF x x O O NOTE2 O Cinema x x x x O Auto DTS NEO 6 O O OFF X x NOTE1 Cinema x x x x x DOLBY DIGITAL O O OFF O 0dB O ON O O OFF x x x x x x DOLBY DIGITAL Plus O OFF O 0dB O ON O O OFF x x x x x x DOLBY TrueHD O OFF O 0dB O ON O O OFF x x x x x O Auto DTS SURROUND O OFF O 0dB O ON O O OFF x K x x x E DTS 96 24 O O OFF O 0dB O ON O O OFF x x x x x x DTS HD O O OFF 0dB O ON O O OFF x x x x x x neural O X X X O X X X X X X X 5CH 7CH STEREO OFF O 0dB x O x x x x x x x ROCK AR
12. Audio Setup D Susie dare nen 2ch Direct Stereo Dolby Digital Setup CORIO IR I D Auto Idee ee EO Preset ZONE2 Setup E Level Lch Level Rch ba Al ngi A Be a EE EJ Power On Level Mute Level Option Setup e M E RM ll Amp Assign k Volimo Comro etto EE Source Delete e e eee dey E am eo On Screen Display eee a cane Quick Select Name cia BH Remote ID Setup 2Way Remote e UL H Display DEE E Setup locker Settings Related to Playing Input Sources 39 EM KEE 39 Preset Skip CO 39 Preset Name 39 D NGISO S E Input Mode Ps DU E 41 LO Anne ANR ee 43 MIR e EE 43 Surround Modes Wd Standard Pa VBA e nennen iensnan 44 Surround Playback of 2 channel Sources iii 44 Playing Multi channel Sources Dolby Digital DTS etc 45 DSP Simulation Playback 45 Direct Playback 45 Stereo Playback 45 Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode i 46 Adjusting the parameters 46 SurroundlParameter EE 47 Surround Parameter DO Audyssey Settings GE RESTORER ha Night Mode Audio Delay STATUS E 52 I MAINIZZONE En SCENE aaa rec LI IUIS Audio Input Signal SS HDMI Information ER H HDMI Signal MOMA et TA Ag KNA AR Ka a tt 53 HDT Wontar Information a a mers 53 Auto Surround Mode o Quick Select m Breet E DEE Playback Pr 54 T
13. In addition to the AVR 1909 the included main remote control unit RC 1099 can also be used to operate the equipment listed below D DENON system components 2 Non DENON system components e By setting the preset memory IS page 65 67 Inserting the Batteries D Lift the clasp and remove the rear cover RC 1099 RC 1107 2 Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment RC 1099 RC 1107 3 Put the rear cover back on Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation When inserting the batteries be sure to do so in the proper direction following the and marks in the battery compartment To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid Do not use a new battery together with an old one Do not use two different types of batteries Do not attempt to charge dry batteries Do not short circuit disassemble heat or dispose of batteries in flames f the battery fluid should leak carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods When replacing the batteries have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible Operating
14. Selectable items Bright Normal display brightness Dim Reduced display brightness Dark Very low display brightness OFF Display is off unless controls are operated g Operating from the main unit Press lt DIMMER gt r Dim Bright Dark OFF When setting to OFF the display brightness of the menu setting in operation changes to Dark Selectable items ON Turn protection on OFF e When Setup Lock is set to ON the settings listed below can no longer be changed Also SETUP LOCKED is displayed if you attempt to operate related settings RESTORER Night Mode MultEO Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Channel Level Audio Delay To cancel the setting press MENU or A MENU to re display the Setup Lock screen then change the setting to OFF Turn protection off 37 For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unitand the remote control unit gt BUTTON Button only on the main unit BUTTON Button only on the remote control unit BUTTON VIDEO SELECT AV Pe INPUT MODE ENTER gt Rear m VIDEO SELECT INPUT MODE lt AV p ENTER Use this procedure to select the input source
15. Video Select Switch video input source while lis Input source ening to audio signal TUNER CD CDR TAPE DVD HDP TV CBL VCR V AUX XM SIRIUS Selectable items DVD HDP TV CBL Select video input source to view Source VCR VAUX The video and audio for the same input source are played EN Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit Press VIDEO SELECT until the desired picture appears X To cancel press VIDEO SELECT to select Source t is not possible to select HDMI input signals When playing HDMI video input signals the analog video signal of another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output Input sources for which Delete is selected at Source Delete cannot be selected e When HDP is set to None with Input Setup Assign Component In from the menu you cannot set Video Select to HDP Convert Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format DVD HDP TV CBL VCR V AUX Input source Selectable items ON Enable conversion OFF Disable conversion When a non standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input the video conversion function might not operate If this happens please set the conversion mode to OFF When
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17. 1 Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unitand the remote control gt BUTTON unit Button only on the main unit gt BUTTON Button only on the remote control unit gt BUTTON SOURCE SELECT VOLUME lt ZONE2 ON OFF gt lt ZONE2 REC SELECT gt Front Rear SOURCE ZONE2 OFF SELECT ZONE2 ON 9 TE MAIN ON OO C MAIN OFF Oi Sa tsource VOLUME NAN OOO D icc SELECT MUTING With ZONE2 only the buttons indicated in this NO illustration can be operated SOURCE See Cu Butt ther than th CONTROL 1 ici n Main remote control unit ZONE2 OFF amp G ZONE2 ON a SOURCE SELECT i St VOLUME ZL MUTING Sub remote control unit Multi zone Operations Turning the Power On and Off Operation on the main unit Press lt ZONE2 ON OFF gt When the power turns on the multi zone indicator IAM lights on the display Operation on the remote control unit Press ZONE2 ON or ZONE2 OFF P e Also press SOURCE SELECT when in standby mode the power turns on e When using ZONE2 it is possible to turn the power for the MAIN ZONE only on or off by pressing MAIN ON or MAIN OFF Selecting the Input Source Operation on the main unit D Press ZONE2 REC SELECT and select the zone to be adjus
18. 5 iPod 1 3 moela lt lt gt LES L a gt leo B ENTER AVID Td SOURCE 8 v SOURCE CONTROL 1 IC aS CONTROL 2 Rear oe TUNING 59 MODE Searching Categories 1 Press EL 4 Channel category 2 Use lt D to select the category then use A V to select the desired channel P UPDATING is displayed while the encording code is being updated e SIRIUS UPDATING is displayed when updating SIRIUS tuner firmware Refer to Troubleshooting SIRIUS Satellite Radio regarding other messages page 85 Parental Lock 1 Tune to the channel you want to lock Press ENTER for at least 3 seconds Code is displayed Enter the 4 digit lock code using A V lt P When you enter the correct code the corresponding channel is locked 4 Press ENTER e Channels under Parental Lock cannot be tuned in by performing Tuning Up Down or by category search e Channels stored in preset memory can be tuned in by the preset channel select operation even if Parental Lock is applied e When a channel to which Parental Lock is applied is being played Parental Lock for that channel is cancelled by performing Step2 e See Edit Lock Cord page 43 for the method of changing Parental Lock Cord e You can also set Parental Lock from the menu IS page 43 iPod Playback The music on an iPod can be playe
19. Channel Level Check Parametereeeeeee e a Step 4 Check i Crossover Frequency Check Information Step 5 Store EQ Check e Restore e e i cl Manual Setup CS page 29 37 T Speaker Setup page 29 31 A Audio Setup page 33 34 i Q Option Setup page 35 37 e e Speaker Configuration i EXT IN Subwoofer Level Amp Assign eeeeeeeeee 000000 e e Subwoofer Setup 2ch Direct Stereo Volume Control e e e e Distance i e Dolby Digital Setup i Source Delete e e e e Channel Level Auto Surround Mode i On Screen Display e e Crossover Frequency i EQ Preset e Quick Select Name i Front Speaker Setup i Q1 ZONE2 Setup 125 page 34 35 Remote ID Setup Information Parameter e b 2 HDMI Setup t amp page 32 Level Lch i o 2Way Remote page 52 53 page 46 51 e Color Space Level Rch Display e RGB Range Volume Limit Setup Lock a MN ZONE H SE Parameter e Auto Lipsync e Power On Level x e HDMI Audio Out i e Mute Level ZONE2 Cinema EQ e e HDMI Control i D Audio Input Signal Dynamic Range Control e e Power Off Control Q HDMI Information Dynamic Range Compression e A Auto Surround Mode LFE A Quick Select Center Image A D Preset Station Panorama Input Setup Kapan RET Dimension A TUNER FM AM i Q CD CDR TAPE DVD HDP 4 XM i Q SIRIUS e Center Width e Auto Preset TV CBL VCR V AUX i e Preset Skip e Preset Skip Delay Time
20. DIGITAL digital audio output setting is not DVD player s audio output setting indicator does not appear on display proper For details read the Blu ray Disc player DVD player s operating instructions Power switches off suddenly while you are using the AVR 1909 the power indicator will flash in red at intervals of approximately 2 seconds The protection circuit will be activated depending upon the temperature rise in the internal parts of the unit Please switch off power at once and re apply the power after the body temperature has fallen sufficiently Please re install AVR 1909 in a place having good ventilation 11 Power switches off suddenly while you are using the AVR 1909 the power indicator will flash red at intervals of approximately 0 5 seconds Use speakers having impedance less than that specified e f speaker cable core wires touch each other or the core wires become disconnected from their terminals the protection circuit will be activated in the event of core wires coming into contact with the AVR 1909 rear panel Please use speakers which have the specified impedance e Unplug the power cord then after twisting the core wires together tightly again or effecting termination treatments etc please reconnect once again 11 11 Even applying power the power display flashes red at intervals of approximately 0 5 seconds
21. For the audio output use high quality pin plug cords so that no induction humming or noise is produced For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices refer to the respective devices operating instructions e To conduct multi zone playback see Amp Assign Multi zone Connections and Operations page 69 72 1 SI J 111_l Extension jack for future use Connect devices corresponding with roo room function to this jack m to Output Infrared sensor RF remote receiver RC 7001RCI Suonoauuo us co ANTENNA LOOP ANT Hor m HDMI eg SATTUI SIRIUS MONITOR AC 120V p Dm coax 2 co us Gul SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 3 SHTCHED TOTAL 120014 MAK FRONT AORE 6162 CENTER seg SUR BACK opa e EEN A B 12 169 SURROUND 6 16Q AMPASSIGN 6 169 OPT2 553 SUBWOOFER ko Dm we En TA CBL iPod amp CORI TAPE opr2 Wo DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE ROM TO ROOM I m 4 When using in combination with an RF Remote Controller RC 7000CI sold separately or RF Remote Receiver RC 7001RCI sold separately two way communication with an RF Remote Controller is possible The AVR 1909 s status information as well
22. I page 57 59 When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner 7 SiriusConnect Home Tuner X When connecting digital audio E Fues a Fa SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AC 120V am E mi 7 HOP HDMIASSICNABLE SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SWTCHED TOTAL VIA N CEN NN AA veu FRONT AORB 6 162 CENTER 6 16 SURR BACK ABIR SURROUND een AMPASSIGN pen m Wo EDS CDRI VCR ei opra RE P When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner perform the setting Input Setup Assign Digital In from the menu I page 42 Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner connection have been completed 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc SIRIUS the SIRIUS dog logo and channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc A Positioning the Antenna For a consistent satellite signal the antenna must be positioned correctly Use the following map to determine which area you are in and position the antenna accordingly WEST HORIZON SOUTH Area 1 Point the antenna toward the sky in the east northeast or southeast either through a window or outside Area 2
23. N 6 Ej ENGLISH E 9 3 2 ae 5 Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5 1 channel system n 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 Sn Shan L 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 In addition to sources recorded in 6 1 channels the surround effect of conventional 2 to 5 1 channel sources can also be enhanced 73 Number of surround back speakers We recommend using 2 speakers When using dipolar speakers in particular be sure to use 2 speakers Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers We recommend installing the speakers for the surround L and R channels a bit forward Examples of speaker layouts Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them
24. Preset Skip e Assign i Antenna Aiming i Parental Lock e Effect Level e Preset Name Video Video e Antenna Aiming Room Size Video i Input Mode Input Mode i Assign e AFDM Input Mode e Rename e Rename e Video SB CH Out Rename Source Level i Source Level Input Mode SUBWOOFER ATT Source Level e iPod e Rename Subwoofer i S Source Level A Tone Tone Control Bass Treble D Audyssey Settings e MultEO Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Setting A RESTORER A Night Mode A Audio Delay e o oads 24 ENGLISH Auto Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unitand the remote control unit gt BUTTON Button only on the main unit BUTTON Button only on the remote control unit BUTTON mes MASTER VOLUME AV Ngga SETUP MIC jack RETURN ENTER lt Front GA MASTER VOLUME Y Rear 25 Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater e Audyssey MultEQ optimizes a large listening area where one or more listeners are seated Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone DM A409 successively at multiple positions throughout the listening area as shown in Example D For best results it is strongly recommen
25. Select this when no subwoofer is connected 2spkrs 1spkr Select the number of surround back speakers Even when the Surround Back Speaker setting is other than None sound may not be emitted from the surround back speaker depending on the playback source In this case make a menu Parameter Surround Parameter SB CH Out setting other than OFF i gt page 48 e Select Large or Small not according to the physical size of the speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities based on the frequency set at Crossover Frequency IS page 31 eWhen Front Speaker is set to Small automatically set to Yes e If Subwoofer is set to No to Large e If Surround Speaker is set to None are automatically set to None When Front Speaker is set to Small be set to Large When using just one surround back speaker connect it to the left channel SBL e When set to other than 71ch with Amp Assign Speaker is not displayed Subwoofer can Front Speaker is automatically set Surround Back Speaker Center Speaker can not Surround Back Subwoofer Setup Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer Selectable items LFE Play low range and LEE signal of channels set to Small LFE Main Play low range and LFE signal of all channels P This can be set when menu Speaker Configuration
26. Subwoofer is set to Yes Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass e Select LFE Main if you want the bass signals to always be produced from the subwoofer ENGLISH Distance Set distance from listening position to speakers Before making the settings measure the distance from the listening position to the different speakers Unit Select unit for distance Selectable items Meters Step Select step smallest distance Selectable items 1ft 0 1ft 0 1m Can be selected when Feet is set 0 01m Can be selected when Meters is set Default Reset the settings to the default values Distance measurement Select the speaker you want to set then set the distance Set the value closest to the measured distance Variable range 0 0ft 60 0ft 0 00m 18 00m Display when Meters is set Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to no more than 20 0 ft 6 00 meters Display when Feet is set For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 30 m ENGLISH unes EI Channel Level Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers Test Tone Select test tone playback method Selectable items Auto Automatically switch speaker from which test tone is output
27. gl 100 avr h W FRONT use AN m sce ANTENNA pm om SPEAKERS EN M o Ge m SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ma JE mesu Orr weni el TAPE cel Ma a W I cuore comot DECH vam mei FRONT AORB een CENTER een A B 12 16 SURROUND een NA P With the default settings the iPod can be used connected to the VCR iPod connector e To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR iPod make the settings at menu Input Setup input source to which iPod Dock assigned Assign iPod Dock I page 42 ENGLISH 14 suorseuuos TV CABLE Tuner Connecting the Recording Components Select the terminal to use and connect the device Carefully check the left L and right R channels and the inputs and outputs and be sure to interconnect TV tuner correctly AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO H g OUT out OUT OT OUT Video Cassette Recorder Lm Y PB PR el Seleci the terminal
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29. 302081 MONITOR CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN AC OUTLETS Ma DH PLLLLLLCLE annuuuuuua D OPT 1 TV CBL 3 OPT 2 000000 SPEAKER SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX FRONT AORB 6169 CENTER 16160 SURR BACK A B 12 16Q SURROUND 6 16Q AMP ASSIGN 6 16Q Gi PRE OUT ane cha ovo mw VCR HOP CLR PE CBL iPod REMOTE CONTROL 6 ROOM TO ROOM N OUTI mi Digital audio connectors Q Ac OUTLETS D RF RC 2 WAY jack OPTICAL COAXIAL 13 15 191 Power cord D XM connector SAT TU2 VIDEO S VIDEO connectors 13 16 speaker terminals SPEAKERS 10 SIRIUS connector SAT TU1 18 Analog audio connectors AUDIO 13 16 FM AM antenna terminals D DOCK CONTROL jack 14 4 EXT IN connectors reece eter T7 TUNER ANTENNA AMIN NENGGE PANA sU e MAN NU Se 19 5 REMOTE CONTROL jacks 20 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 13 15 Q PRE OUT connector 10 HDMI connectors een 12 13 15 7 ZONE2 connectors poue1s bunan ENGLISH O e 4 a n Lug D
30. Assign IG page 35 El Level Lch Adjust the left channel output level Variable range 12dB 0dB 12dB Level Rch Adjust the right channel output level Variable range 12dB OdB 12dB For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I gt page 22 34 ENGLISH ENGLISH ES El Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume Selectable items Do not set a maximum volume 20dB Set the maximum volume to 20 dB 10dB Set the maximum volume to 10 dB OdB Set the maximum volume to 0 dB Power On Level Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on Selectable items Last Use the memorized setting from the last session Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on Variable range 70dB 18dB Set the volume level when the power is turned on in units of 1 dB Mute Level Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on Selectable items ful The sound is cut off entirely Option Setup Make various other settings Menu screen 6 2 Manual Setup 1 Speaker Setup 2 5 Option Setup 2 HDMI Setup F1 Amp Assign 3 Audio Setup 2 Vol Control 4 ZONE2 Setup 3 Source Delete G5 Option Setup 4 On Screen Display 5 Qui
31. Home Dock required each sold separately to receive XM service It is prohibited to copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM satellite Radio System Installation costs and other fees and taxes including a one time activation fee may apply All fees and programming subject to change Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1 800 XMRADIO U S residents and 1 877 GETXMSR Canadian residents XM Service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada 2008 XM Satellite Radio Inc All rights reserved XM Ready Subscription Once you have installed the XM Mini Tuner Home Dock inserted the XM Mini Tuner connected the XM Mini Tuner Home Dock to your XM Ready audio system and installed the antenna you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming There are three places to find your eight character XM Radio ID On the XM Mini Tuner on the XM Mini Tuner package and on XM Channel 0 Record the Radio ID below for reference OOOHOO L Note The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I O S or F Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in d U S online at http activate xmradio com or call 1 800 XMRADIO 1 800 967 2346 Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in Canada online at https ac
32. O1 D lll Speaker Configuration SPEAKERS MENU lt Select speaker configuration and size bass reproduction capability Front Front Speaker Select front speaker size SOURCE losen SELECT Ire 0 0 Selectable items Small Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size Rear Selectable items Large Small None SOURCE SELECT Subwoofer Select subwoofer use Selectable items No A MENU 5 6 amp et ava TEST Sio 29 For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size Small Selectable items Large Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use and size Small 1spkr Selectable items Large None 2spkrs NOTE Since Amp Assign of AVR 1909 is set to ZONE2 by default audio is not output from the surround back speakers When using the surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE change the Amp Assign setting to 7 1ch 287 page 35 Large Select this when using large speakers with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities Small Select this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities None Select this when no speaker is connected Yes Select this when a subwoofer is connected No
33. Selectable items OdB 5dB 10dB 15dB P We recommend setting to 15dB 2ch Direct Stereo Make speaker settings for 2 channel mode playback Setting To change the settings select Custom Selectable items Use the same settings as in Speaker Setup Front Select front speaker size Selectable items Large Small Select front speaker size Subwoofer Select subwoofer use Selectable items Yes No Select subwoofer use Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer Selectable items LEE LFE Main Select subwoofer signal Crossover Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal Selectable items 40Hz 60Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz Select crossover frequency Distance FL Set distance from listening position to front left speaker Variable range 0 0ft 60 0ft Distance FR Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources Selectable items DN Compression is used Select this if sound from front Speakers is distorted OFF Do not use compression This is the recommended setting P eSet this to ON if the sound from the front speakers seems distorted When not using the center speaker or surround speakers the playback sound is down mixed and output
34. example SR001 is displayed Press TUNING and select channel 0 SR000 Channel No and Sirius ID are alternately shown on the display mmm Sirius ID X Write your own SIRIUS ID for storage use Sirius ID The strength of both the SIRIUS and terrestrial signals can be checked at menu Input Setup Antenna Aiming page 43 Presetting Radio Channels Preset Memory Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can tune them in easily Up to 56 channels can be preset 1 Tune in the broadcast channel you want to preset 2 Press MEMORY Press SHIFT to select the block A to G in which the channel is to be preset Press lt PRESET gt or CHANNEL to select the preset number 1 to 8 5 Press MEMORY again to complete the setting P To preset other channels repeat steps 1 to 5 Preset channels are erased by overwriting them Listening to Preset Channels 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block A to G Press lt PRESET gt or CHANNEL to select the desired preset channel 1 to 8 58 MoedAeld ENGLISH yoeqheld Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit Button only on the main unit BUTTON Button only on the remote control unit gt BUTTON SOURCE SELECT STATUS BUTTON lt ON STANDBY gt ENTER ID Front OFF
35. 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O EXT IN x x x x Gei K X X X X x MULTI CH IN x x x x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF x DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx OFF O 3 O 3 x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O DOLBY PRO LOGIC II O OFF O 3 O 3 x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O DTS NEO 6 x X x Q 0 3 x O 0dB OFF OFF O OFF O OFF DOLBY DIGITAL x x x x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF x DOLBY DIGITAL Plus x x x x x O 0dB ps O OFF O OFF O OFF x DOLBY TrueHD x x x x x 0dB x OFF O OFF O OFF x DTS SURROUND x x x x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF x DTS 96 24 x x x x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF x DTS HD x x x x x O 0dB x O OFF O OFF O OFF x neural x x x x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O 5CH 7CH STEREO x x x x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O ROCK ARENA x x x x x O NOTES OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O JAZZ CLUB x X X x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O MONO MOVIE x x x x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O VIDEO GAME x x x x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O MATRIX x x x x x 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O VIRTUAL x x x x x O 0dB O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF O Adjustable X Not adjustable TT NOTE3 NOTEA NOTES NOTE6 NOTE7 BASS 6 dB TREBLE 4 dB Can be used according to the Audio Setup EQ Preset Direct Mode setting Cannot be set when the Dynami
36. 1107 Batteries Maximum external dimensions Weight RO3 AAA Type two batteries 54 W x 115 H x 23 D mm 2 1 8 x 4 17 32 x 29 32 80 g Approx 2 8 oz including batteries For purposes of improvement specifications and design are subject to change without notice 520 kHz 1710 kHz 86 n o O E 1 9 e 5 7 List of preset codes Liste de codes pr r gl s DVD Player v Set Ef S T Z Aiwa Denon Hitachi JVC Konka agnavox itsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Sanyo Sony Toshiba Zenith 009 014 111 121 010 006 011 012 013 005 0 0 005 015 016 017 003 008 018 002 019 020 001 021 022 023 Blu Ray Disc Player D zo N I A 111 Denon 1 Denon 121 Denon2 Denon 028 029 112 agnavox 026 itsubishi 028 Panasonic 029 030 Philips 026 Pioneer 028 031 RCA 032 Sony 033 034 035 036 Admiral 081 Aiko 095 Aiwa 009 Akai 026 027 070 072 082 083 Alba 055 Amstrad 009 ASA 042 Asha 087 Audio Dynamic 005 085 Audiovox 088 Beaumark 087 Broksonic 086 093 Calix 088 Candle 006 087 088 089 090 Canon 049 057 Capehart 025 055 056 071 PRESET CODE D L M Carver CCE Citizen Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex Daewoo Daytron DBX Dumont Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerson Fisher GE Go Video Goldstar Gradiente Grundig Harley David
37. 2 Not used X X O O x x VIDEO x O x x x COMPONENT K K x O x O X COMPONENT 1 X VIDEO x O O x x COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO x Used x O Q O x COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 OFE Not used x O O O X COMPONENT 1 VIDEO O x x x HDM x x x m x x O HDM x x VIDEO O x O X HDM x S VIDEO x Used O x O O HDM x S VIDEO VIDEO 2 Not used O x O O HDM x VIDEO O O x x HDM COMPONENT x x O x O HDM COMPONENT 1 x VIDEO O O O x HDM COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO x Used O O O O HDM COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 Not used O O O O HDM COMPONENT 1 VIDEO Signal input X Not output X No signal 1 On screen display superimposed on video signal and output 2 On screen display superimposed on S Video signal and output 81 COMPONENT or HDMI On screen display only displayed for the MENU button on the main unit or the A MENU button on the main remote control unit Troubleshooting If a problem should arise first check the following 1 Are the connections correct 2 Is the set being operated as described in the owner s manual 3 Are the other components operating properly If this unit does not operate properly check the items listed in the table below Should the problem persist there may be a malfunction In this case disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase ENGLISH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DOLBY e Blu ray Disc player DVD player s e Check the Blu ray Disc player
38. CEC Consumer Electronics Control function Please note the following It may not work depending on the device it is connected to and its setup It does not operate with televisions or players that are not compatible with HDMI s CEC P e When the AVR 1909 and Blu ray Disc player DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable also connect the AVR 1909 and monitor using an HDMI cable e f the connected monitor or Blu ray Disc player DVD player only has a DVI D connector use an HDMI DVI converter cable When using a DVI cable no audio signals are transmitted Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices When connecting with an HDMI DVI converter cable adapter HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format When connecting to a monitor etc equipped with a DVI D connector connection is possible using an HDMI DVI converter cable but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video signals will not be output When connecting using an HDMI DVI converter adapter the video signals may not be output properly due to poor connections with the connected cable etc with other versions allowing connection to all components equipped with an HDMI connector 2 channel linear 2ch 32 192 kHz CD DVD Video PCM 16 20 24 bits DVD Audio X The AVR 1909 is compatible with 30 and 36 Multi channel 8ch 32 192 kHz DVD Audio bit D
39. EQ is set to ON Setting When Dynamic Volume is set to ON MultEO Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume a Setting Dynamic Volume Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in volume level between television programs commercials and between the soft and loud passages of movies Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is adjusted automatically the perceived bass response tonal balance surround impression and dialog clarity remain the same Selectable items ON Use Dynamic Volume The Dynamic Volume effect will be at the level of the Setting Do not use Dynamic Volume EN Operating from the main unit or remote control unit Press DYNAMIC VOLUME r Dynamic EQ Volume ON Dynamic EQ ON Volume OFF AUDYSSEY AUDYSSEY ES A Green Red Dynamic EQ Volume OFF c AUDYSSEY o Off P Dynamic Volume can only be set when auto setup has been performed e Dynamic Volume cannot be set in the following situations If Auto Setup fails to be completed After running Auto Setup when the number of used speakers has increased from the number of measured speakers When MultEQ is set to OFF Dynamic Volume is automatically set to OFF Before running Auto Setup and after running Auto Setup if the number of speakers has increased
40. H D Front Aor B 6 16 O ohms A B 12 16 Q ohms Center Surround Surround Back 6 16 Q ohms 200 mV 47 kO kohms 10 Hz 100 kHz 41 3 dB DIRECT mode 100 dB IHF A weighted DIRECT mode 1 Vp p 75 O ohms 5 Hz 10 MHz 1 3 dB when video convert set to OFF Y brightness signal 1 Vp p 75 O ohms C color signal 0 286 Vp p 75 O ohms 5 Hz 10 MHz 1 3 dB when video convert set to OFF Y brightness signal 1 Vp p 75 O ohms Pe Ce signal 0 7 Vp p 75 O ohms Pr Cr signal 0 7 Vp p 75 O ohms 5 Hz 60 MHz 0 3 dB when video convert set to OFF J Tuner section Receiving Range Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity S N IHF A Total harmonic Distortion at 1 kHz J General Power supply Power consumption Maximum external dimensions Weight FM AM note uV at 75 O ohms 0 dBf 1 x 1075 W 87 5 MHz 107 9 MHz 1 0 uV 11 2 dBf 18 uV MONO 1 6 pV 15 3 dBf STEREO 23 pV 38 5 dBf MONO 77 dB STEREO 72 dB MONO 0 15 STEREO 0 3 AC 120 V 60 Hz 5 2A 0 3 W Standby 434 W x 171 H x 377 D mm 17 3 32 x 6 47 64 x 14 27 32 11 5 kg 25 lbs 5 7 oz Main remote control unit RC 1099 Batteries Maximum external dimensions Weight R6 AA Type two batteries 52 W x 243 H x 21 D mm 2 3 64 x 9 9 16 x 53 64 184 g Approx 6 5 oz including batteries 1 Sub remote control unit RC
41. PRESET gt or CHANNEL to select the preset number 1 to 8 5 Press MEMORY again to complete the setting P To preset other stations repeat steps 1 to b e Stations can be preset automatically at menu Input Setup Auto Preset IGS page 39 Preset stations are erased by overwriting them Listening to Preset Stations 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block A to G Press lt PRESET gt or CHANNEL to select the desired preset channel 1 to 8 D Default settings Auto tuner presets AI A8 875 89 1 98 1 1079 90 1 90 1 90 1 90 Hz B1 B8 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 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs About XM Radio XM is North America s number one satellite radio company offering an extraordinary variety of commercial free music plus the best in premier sports news talk radio comedy children s and entertainment programming broadcast in superior digital audio quality coast to coast For more information or to subscribe U S customers visit xmradio com or call XM Listener Care at 1 800 XMRADIO 1 800 967 2346 Canadian customers visit xmradio ca or call XM Listener Care at 1 877 GETXMSR 1 877 438 9677 XM Ready Legal XM monthly service subscription sold separately XM Mini Tuner and
42. Range of the Remote Control Unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it Approx 23 feet 7 m RC 1099 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 fluorescent lamp or infrared light Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here see the page indicated in parentheses Front Panel 1 Power operation button ON STANDBY ii 54 Power indicator es 54 Power switch ON OFF 54 Q Headphones jack PHONES 54 INPUT MODE button 17 41 Q SPEAKERS button ee 31 54 ZONE2 ON OFF button 72 QUICK SELECT buttons v AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use them D SETUP MIC jack 25 QD MENU button D RETURN button B SELECT ENTER knob ener 22 P eThe SELECT ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the cursor lt and gt buttons on the remote control unit SELECT ENTER The control functions in the same way as the cursor X1 button when turned counterclockwise as the cursor button when turned clockwise The control functions in the same way as the ENTER button when pressed the knob 14 Cursor buttons AV iii De
43. The input from the subwoofer channel is not attenuated Usually use in this mode P Set this to ON if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing audio signal IT Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off Selectable items ON The subwoofer is used OFF The subwoofer is not used Tone Adjust the tonal quality of the sound Audyssey Settings Select MultEO Dynamic EO and Dynamic Volume Tone Control Turn tone adjustments off Selectable items ON Allow tone adjustment treble bass OFF Playback without tone adjustment P The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT mode When the Dynamic EQ setting is ON setting is not possible IB Bass Adjust low frequency range bass Variable range 6dB 0dB 6dB IE Treble Adjust high frequency range treble 0dB 6dB Variable range 6dB P Bass and Treble can be set when Tone Control is set to ON MultEQ Select the type of correction desired from the following list Selectable items Audyssey Optimize frequency response of all speakers Optimize frequency response of speakers except front L and R speakers Audyssey Byp L R Audyssey Flat Optimize frequency response of all speakers to flat response Manual Apply frequency response set with Manual EO 125 page 34 OFF Turn equalizer off m Audyssey
44. an input signal is present when playing or not when stopped etc The type of input signal The type of surround mode For details of which parameters can be adjusted in each surround mode see Surround Modes and Parameters I gt page 76 77 D Surround Parameter El Mode Cinema EQ Dynamic Range Control D Dynamic Range Compression LFE O Center Image Panorama E Dimension El Center Width I Delay Time ll Effect Level Room Size AFDM Auto Flag Detect Mode SB CH Out SUBWOOFER ATT IB Subwoofer 1 Tone Tone Control IB Bass Treble A Audyssey Settings MultEQ Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Setting Dynamic Volume Setting D RESTORER DI Night Mode I Audio Delay Menu screen 4 Parameter F1 Surround Parameter 2 Tone 3 Audyssey Settings 4 RESTORER 5 Night Mode 6 Audio Delay Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes IG page 76 77 Ell Mode Select the mode to match the source cinema source music source etc In the PLIIx or PLII mode Selectable items Cinema This is the mode for cinema source Music This is the mode for music source Game This is the mode for game source PL Dolby Pro Logic playback mode PLII mode only This is the mode for 4 channel playback front L front R center surround MONO In the DTS NEO 6 mode Selectable items Cinema This
45. and SAT CABLE VDP Video Disc Player can be preset when SOURCE CONTROL 2 is set to DVD HDP Operating Preset Components Presetting DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory Operation is not possible for some models 1 Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO or VIDEO X Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position and to the VIDEO side for the DVD HDP VCR SAT CABLE or TV position 2 Set SOURCE CONTROL 2 to the component to be registered Press ZONE2 OFF and MAIN ON at the same time The indicator starts flashing Press NUMBER and input the 3 digit number of the brand of the component to be preset The numbers are shown in the Preset Code Table 1257 End of this manual To store the codes of another component in the memory repeat steps 1 to 4 1 Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO or VIDEO X Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position and to the VIDEO side for the DVD HDP VCR SAT CABLE or TV position 2 Set SOURCE CONTROL 2 to the component you want to operate 3 Operate the component X For details refer to the component s operating instructions X Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit Functions of Buttons by Component ENGLISH J Front OFF La 5 ON SOURCEI gt BI SHIFT 11 d SKIP FAVORITE TUNING lt lt db SETUP AV D kea ken A
46. and make the settings related to playing input sources LJ TUNER FM AM This menu is for TUNER Menu screen 3 Input Setup 4 IUNER A Displayed when HFM AM TU source name is GI Auto Prese t 777777777 d 2 Preset Skip changed with 3 Preset Name Rename 4 Video 5 Input Mode 6 Rename 7 Source Level a XM This menu is for XM Menu screen 6 3 Input Setup 4 Preset Skip Antenna Aiming Video Input Mode Rename Source Level T SIRIUS This menu is for SIRIUS Menu screen 3 Input Setup SIRIUS gt F1 Preset Skip 2 Parental Lock 3 Antenna Aiming 4 Assign 5 Video 6 Input Mode T Rename 8 Source Level CD CDR TAPE DVD HDP TV CBL VCR V AUX This menu is for CD CDR TAPE DVD HDP TV CBL VCR V AUX Menu screen 6 A 3 Input Setup ET lt gt ou oe o ga o o dnjas S n ename 0 XQ X The menu settings below can be made for these input sources when iPod Dock is set to Assign 3 Input Setup 4 VCR gt VCR iPod l Assign 3 6 iPod 2 Video 3 Input Mode 4 Rename GRepeat Mode 4 All gt 5 Source Level EF 6 iPod Shuffle Mode 4 OFF gt Changing the input source within Input Setup 3 Input Setup m T EN Press A to align the RES cursor with the top Ce EN right of the menu 3 Input Mode screen and pre
47. as iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller s display For details refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver make the settings at menu Manual Setup Option Setup 2Way Remote Used I page 36 20 Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord peuejs Burner dmes ETE 3oeqAeld 013005 gouen euoz n n g uoneunoju Bunoouse qnoajj suoneo2yi2edsg To household L power outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz Power cord SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN AC OUTLETS AG 120V Connection to the AC outlets These outlets supply power to external audio equipment The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set s power switch Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W 1 A can be connected ORB 6 16Q CENTER sen SURR BACK B 1216 SURROUND e AMPASSIGN 6160 Insert the AC plugs securely Incomplete connections could cause noise Only use the AC outlets to plug in audio equipment Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment Once Connections are Completed Turning the Power On amp page 54 21 ENGLISH Menu Operations W
48. for playing in stereo The tone can be adjusted Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer When DIRECT STEREO is pressed DIRECT mode can be switched to STEREO mode ENGLISH TAN Operating from the main unit Use lt SELECT ENTER gt to select the surround mode Pa rameter During PCM 2ch Analog DOLBY DIGITAL 2ch 9 DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Adjusting the parameters r 7CH STEREO neural gt DTS NEO 6 o e da Button located on both the main unit and the remote control 5CH STEREO unit gt BUTTON Press MENU or A MENUI ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE 7 4 Button only on the main unit gt BUTTON The menu is displayed VIRTUAL MATRIX gt VIDEO GAME Button only on the remote control unit BUTTON X To operate from the main remote control unit be sure to set the SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO It is possible to play analog input signals and PCM 2 channel 48 EVE orlessh ini tHe sumound TMgde RESTORER MULTEO MENU AV 2 Use AW to select Parameter then press ENTER ADuring Digital Multi channel DIRECT STEREO gt STANDARD 4 4 Dolby Digital DTS etc r ROCK ARENA 7CH STEREO 5CH STEREO JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE To change the setting Press
49. is tuned Code is displayed then input the password P The default password is 0000 e f the password is wrong Incorrect Code is displayed Input the correct password While listening to the channel being played you can also set parental lock IF page 59 You can set Parental Lock when the input source is SIRIUS Do not lock selected channel s Lock selected channel s Edit Lock Code Change the password CD Press ENTER Input old password 4 digits using A V lt gt and press ENTER 3 Input new password 4 digits using A V lt D and press ENTER Input new password 4 digits again using A V lt P and press ENTER If the correct password is input Completed is displayed and the new password is modified P e If the old password is incorrectly input Incorrect Code is displayed and proceed again from step f the password input is 3 digits or less Input 4 digit is displayed and input again with a 4 digit password e f the new password is not correctly input Input Error is displayed and the password does not change 43 For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 ENGLISH Surround Modes Select the mode to suit the source Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unitand the remote control unit gt BUTTON Button only
50. it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The 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 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 company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 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 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 ANTENNA I lt LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT f gt lt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GG NY GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Power Cord Protection Powersupply 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
51. not using this function connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video input connector e The resolution of the HDMI input compatible monitor connected to the AVR 1909 can be checked at menu Information HDMI Information page 53 e HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals e 1080p component video input signals cannot be output to anything other than component video connectors 480p 576p 1080i and 720p component video input signals cannot be converted into S Video or Video format When a non standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input the video conversion function might not operate Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a basic example 7 1 channel of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and a monitor Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as Surround speakers possible P The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR 1909 FRONT A B SURROUND SURROUND BACK 1 5 CENTER B T a eaa SUBWOOFER 7 1 channels O O O O O O O O 6 1 channels O O O O O O O 5 1 channels O O O E O O 3 1 channels O O O O 2 1 channels O O O 2 channels O O
52. on the main unit BUTTON Button only on the remote control unit BUTTON 1 DOLBY PLIIx or DOLBY PLII Surround Playback of 2 channel Sources Cinema This mode is suited for movie sources D Standard Playback Select the Cinema Music Game and Pro Logic modes at menu Parameter Surround Parameter Mode page 47 This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source Selecting the surround mode Music This mode is suited for music sources Select by turning lt SELECT ENTER gt or pressing STANDARD Game This mode is suited for games The mode switches each time the STANDARD is pressed Pro Logic This is the Pro Logic playback mode This can be Selectable items selected when playing with a DOLBY PLII decoder When this mode is selected DOLBY PL is iege qa The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLIIx or DOLBY displayed PLII for playback DOLBY PLII ADTS NEO 6 DTS NEO 6 The signals are decoded in DTS NEO 6 for Cinema This mode is suited for movie sources lt SELECT ENTER gt playback Music This mode is suited for music sources neural It is possible to play analog input signals and PCM Rear 2 channel 48 kHz or less in the surround mode This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in XM HD Surround i page 75 DOLBY PLIIx can be selected when surround back speakers
53. or you pressed DYNAMIC VOLUME Run Audyssey is displayed In this case either perform Auto Setup or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with Auto Setup Parameter Check Restore Dynamic Volume and Night Mode cannot be used jointly ENGLISH Setting Dynamic Volume Setting Can be set when Dynamic Volume is set to ON Set Dynamic Volume effect Selectable items High setting affects volume the most causing all sounds to be of equal loudness Evening Middle setting prevents loud and soft sounds from being much louder and softer respectively than average sounds Day Low setting provides the least adjustments to the loudest and softest of sounds e Setting can only be set when auto setup has been performed e Setting cannot be set in the following situations If Auto Setup fails to be completed After running Auto Setup when the number of used speakers has increased from the number of measured speakers If Dynamic Volume setting is OFF About Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround levels moment by moment at any user selected volume setting The result is bass response tonal balance and surround impression that remain constant despite changes in volume Dynamic EO combines in
54. rami ka E NR Ee nn ul X The AVR 1909 is equipped for HDMI version 1 3a This version is compatible Compatible a Discs Details audio format examples ENGLISH The audio signals output from the HDMI connector sampling frequency bit rate etc may be restricted by the connected device Video signals are not output properly when using devices that are not HDCP compatible Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor s resolution In this case switch the Blu ray Disc player DVD player s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible elf the menu Manual Setup HDMI Setup HDMI Audio Out setting page 32 is set to AMP the sound may be interrupted when the monitor s power is turned off Use a cable on which the HDMI logo is indicated a certified HDMI product for connection to the HDMI connector Normal playback may not be possible when using a cable other than one on which the HDMI logo is indicated a non HDMl certified product e f the monitor or Blu ray Disc player DVD player does not support Deep Color deep color signal transfer is not possible e f the monitor or Blu ray Disc player DVD player does not support xvYCC xvYCC signal transfer is not possible f the monitor does not support Auto Lipsync Correction function this function will not work e The AVR 1909 is compatible with the HDMI s
55. range 80dB 18dB Set the volume level when the power is turned on in units of 1 dB Mute Level This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute mode is set in the MAIN ZONE Selectable items 40dB The sound is attenuated by 40 dB ASSIGN terminals Full The sound is cut off entirely 20dB The sound is attenuated by 20 dB FrontB Bi Amp The Front B channel for Bi Amp use is output from 40dB The sound is attenuated by 40 dB the speakers connected to the SURR BACK AMP 20dB The sound is attenuated by 20 dB ASSIGN terminals P For details see Amp Assign Multi zone Connections and Operations IS page 69 72 35 For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 Source Delete Remove input sources that are not used from the display Selectable items Use this source Delete Do not use this source Default Reset the settings to the default values Input sources being used in the various zones cannot be deleted Input sources set to Delete cannot be selected using SOURCE SELECT EX On Screen Display Make on screen display related settings See page 9 for more information on on screen displays due to input signals Screensaver Make screensaver settings Use the screensaver to prevent burn in on the monitor screen When set to ON the screensav
56. speakers compatible with that type of connection When conducting bi amp playback remove the short circuiting boards or wires from the speaker terminals Multi zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR 1909 to the speaker outputs for the different zones Select the desired playback environment from among Setting 1 to Setting 3 then set the corresponding Amp Assign mode at menu Manual Setup Option Setup Amp Assign page 35 Connect the speakers as described at Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals 69 Setting 1 e Multi zone playback Default Setting 5 1 channel playback ZONE2 stereo playback 77 MAIN ZONE 7 ZONE2 x Amp Assign mode ZONE2 Default M di J A Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals SURROUND BACK SURROUND AMP ASSIGN CENTER When ZONE2 power is on the ZONE2 channel is output from speakers connected to the SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN terminals Setting 2 7 1 channel playback MAIN ZONE LI Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Amp Assign mode ich SURROUND Sh CENTER RROUND BACK AMP ASSIGN e Conduct with this setting during
57. that point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off 22 Examples of On screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below Front display On screen display Screen title Le mi Auto Setup M Manual Setup Submenu title 3e BUE Se tup 4 Parameter 5 Information Number of the currently selected settings menu s 4 OD Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Stepl Speaker Detection Press lt to execute Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position Currently selected line Front Sp A gt GAMA JA ssign Cancel 7 3 1 Assign Current setting GDigital In JAN iPod Dock 14 None Press lt I gt to change the setting NS P ee 3 4 Rename Use AV to input characters Use lt gt to change the character input position Default bel M 3 4 Rename When highlighted press V to select p CODE 400 2930 Default Yes Default 23 ENGLISH Auto Setup page 25 29 T Start Menu i Q Parameter Check Auto Setupeeeeeeeccet occccccce gt Step 1 Speaker Detection Speaker Configuration Check Manual Setupeeeeeeedqdoeccccceo Step 2 Measurement Distance Check Input Setupeeeeeeececlececeo Step 3 Calculation i
58. the When performing e HDMI s CEC function is eSet Manual Setup HDMI 32 shown AVR 1909 the on screen display the following operating Setup HDMI Control to appears when the MENU button operations on a OFF on the main unit or the A MENU connected device When you only want to operate button on the main remote AVR 1909 has the the power on off each device set control unit same operations Power Off Control to OFF When only HDMI or component 9 Power ON OFF video signals are input to the Switching audio AVR 1909 the characters of output devices the on screen display are not Adjust volume displayed over the picture Switch input The operation content display is e Set Manual Setup Option 36 source OFF Setup On Screen Display Text to ON eThe main volume display is eSet Manual Setup Option 36 OFF Setup On Screen Display Master Volume to ON e The display during tuner operation e Set when Manual Setup 36 is OFF On Screen Display Tuner Information is not OFF e The display during iPod operation e Set when Manual Setup 36 is OFF On Screen Display iPod Information is not OFF 84 Ej E En a gt E E 3 ENGLISH E ES a Pa E E 3 a iPod SIRIUS Sate
59. the standby state If the power sup ply is turned off after the power supply cord is withdrawn please confirm that speaker cable and input cable are connected Also if replaying large sound levels by using a speaker having an impedance less than that specified eg 4 O ohms the temperature will rise and the protection circuit might be activated The power supply will go into the standby state and the power indicator will flash red at 2 second intervals In this case please switch off the power supply and wait until the AVR 1909 has cooled down and the surrounding ventilation is good Even if there are no problems with the surrounding ventilation and connections in the event of the protection circuit becoming acti vated due to thinking that the AVR 1909 has failed please contact DENON Service center after switching off Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable Blu ray Disc player DVD player Monitor HDMI HDMI OUT IN ER D A Gun EE Du mE Tu FRONT TENTER SURROUND Tess BACK AMP ASSIGN D ovo COAX 2 cD DI SPEAKER IMPEDANCE FRONT AOR 6162 CENTER ren SURR BACK A Ee SURROUND 6 160 AMPASSIGN een mr vice 6 s ACRI HOP on TAPE Ty VOR CBL iPod Eni
60. treble to obtain richer playback sound Selectable items OFF Do not use RESTORER Mode1 RESTORER 64 Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs Mode2 RESTORER 96 Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources Mode3 RESTORER HO Optimized mode for compressed sources with normal highs The default setting for iPod is Mode3 All others are set to OFF When set to something other than OFF MI is displayed m gt OFF Mode 1 Mode 2 RESTORER 64 RESTORER 96 Mode 3 RESTORER HQ e Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit Press RESTORER About the RESTORER function e Such compressed audio formats as MP3 WMA Windows Media Audio and MPEG 4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear The RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon compression restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original sound before compression It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio signals This is displayed on the menu and can be set when the input source is selected to XM or analog signals including FM AM and SIRIUS signals or PCM signals fs 44 1 48 kHz are input Night Mode Optimized setting for late night listening Audio Del
61. 444 to fast reverse or PP to fast forward To cue to the beginning of a track During playback either press IM lt 4 to cue to the previous track or 5 91 to cue to the next track To stop During playback either press and hold ENTER or press Bil LIPlaying repeatedly Press TUNING Selectable items All One OFF MENU Input Setup iPod Repeat Mode page 42 Shuffling playback Press TUNING e When DENON control dock for iPod ASD 1R or ASD 11R is connected Selectable items Albums Songs OFF e When DENON control dock for iPod ASD 3N or ASD 3W is connected Selectable items ON OFF MENU Input Setup iPod Shuffle Mode 12 gt page 43 To check the name of the title the artist or the album when playing in browse mode press STATUS The folder name and the file name can be displayed in browse mode Only alphanumeric characters and certain symbols can be displayed Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with period eThe time default 30 sec for which the on screen display are displayed can be set at menu Manual Setup Option Setup On Screen Display iPod Information IS page 36 Press AV lt D to return to the original screen Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod yoeqheld Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor Only for iPod equipped with sl
62. 5 1 ch playback without multi channel play Setting 1 e The surround back channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN terminals Setting 3 e Making bi amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 5 1 channel playback Switching with other modes not possible MAIN ZONE Amp Assign mode Front A Bi Amp Front B Bi Amp A Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER AMP ASSIGN R L FR FL Front A Bi Amp FL A FR A Bi Amp connection FR FL Front B Bi Amp FL B FR B Bi Amp connection P The Front A or Front B channel for Bi Amp use is output from the speakers connected to the SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN terminals 70 ENGLISH Multi zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output Prepare pre main amplifiers for ZONE2 panels Burner Connectors for audio output Audio signals ZONE2 ZONE2 OUT Stereo suonoeuuo MAIN ZONE 7 1 channel system Monitor o Pre main amplifier dnies FL Sw 6 Blu ray Disc player el DVD player AVR 1909 3oeqAeld audio output 1013002 eouen Remote control unit Multi zone audio cable N 6 3 uoneunoju Burjooyse qnoug suoneo2yi2edsg
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65. A V to select the item you want to change then press X1 gt to change the setting X To return to the previous item press RETURN X Select Default Yes then press 1 to reset to the default setting VIRTUAL MATRIX gt VIDEO GAME E Press ENTER to enter the setting DYNAMIC VOLUME RETURN ENTER lt gt 4 Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode Front SE This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully AV lt D ENTER To exit adjustment providing extremely high quality sound AUDIO DELAY L 5 sz d r NIGHT Press MENU or A MENU auring adjustment Press PURE DIRECT DYNAMIC IS VOLUME o MULTEO Bo RESTORER SOURCE When in the PURE DIRECT mode the on screen display is not displayed and the display on the main unit is turned off e f the HDMI input connector is selected video outputs are output in Rear the PURE DIRECT mode The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode To cancel press PURE DIRECT again CONTROL 1 MUSIC CINEMA amp STANDARD IA MENU GG EC i RETURN 46 ENGLISH i02 n jN j0433u02 e30uieg xpeqAejd IER suonoeuuo2 uoneunoju 47 Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters The parameters items which can be adjusted differ depending upon the following conditions Whether
66. ABLE SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SWITCHED TOTAL T20NGEA VA FRONT AGRE Aen CENTER 6169 SURR BACK A B 112169 SURROUND 6 162 AMPASSIGN 26168 INEZ Don vcr TVI VCR HDP COR TAPE iPod TAPE P To play the analog input signals input to the EXT IN connectors press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the main remote control unit and select EXT IN or make the settings at menu Input Setup Input Mode Input Mode EXT IN iz amp page 41 The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu ray Disc player DVD player page 13 hem o En JASSIGNABLE m Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed e The XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc All rights reserved e XM Ready is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc All rights reserved 17 ENGLISH SIRIUS connector e The AVR 1909 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver You can receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service e Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south facing window to receive the best signal For details see Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs
67. Back Sp Cancel4 A sNext Retry The speaker connection and polarity are detected at the first measurement position main listening position The following attributes are also determined at this time Speaker Size Speaker Distance Channel Level Crossover Frequency D Select Start 4 then press lt e Starts measuring the main listening position Select Next 4 then press lt T To cancel Auto Setup Press AV to select Cancel 4 then press lt P e f an error message appears during the measurements check Error Messages take the advised action then start the measurements again I page 28 f the result differs from the actual connection status or an error message appears use V to on screen display Retry lt and then press lt to repeat the measurement elf the result still differs from the actual connection status after re measurement or the error message still appears it is possible that the speakers are not connected properly Turn the AVR 1909 off check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after Step 1 26 ENGLISH Step 2 Measurement Step 3 Calculation dnjas Menu screen D 8 Auto Setup D Audyssey Mul tEC Auto Setup ep2 Measurement Audyssey Mu 1 tEQ ease lace microphond i R Step2 Measurement ear height at f ond listening
68. Convert is set to OFF the video conversion function does not operate In this case connect to a monitor via the same type of terminal as the video input terminal 39 For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 Up Scaler Make settings for i p scaler function Input source DVD HDP TV CBL VCR V AUX Selectable items A to H Use i p scaler function for analog video signal OFF Do not use up scaler function When the Convert setting is OFF you cannot set up scaler Resolution Make settings for resolution of HDMI video output signal Input source DVD HDP TV CBL VCR V AUX Selectable items Auto Detect monitor panel resolution and automatically set output resolution 480p 576p Output at 480p 576p resolution 1080i Output at 1080i resolution 720p X Output at 720p resolution 1080p Output at 1080p resolution P This can be set when i p Scaler is set to A to H e t is not possible to convert 108017 signals into 720p format e t is not possible to convert 720p signals into 1080 format Progressive Mode Select optimum progressive mode for video material Input source DVD HDP TV CBL VCR VAUX Selectable items Auto Automatically detect video mate
69. D DIGITAL EX With EX With DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL multi ch 2ch Audio With Flag With Flag Plus b 1 5 Ach A 3ch 2ch Audio Flag no Flag STANDARD neural O x O x x x x Xx x x PS x x x x x MULTI CH IN ULTI CH IN x e x x x x x x x x x x x x x ES ULTI IN PLIIx CINEMA 2 3 x O x x x x x x x x x x x x x x ULTI IN PLIIx MUSIC LO 9 x O x x x x x x x x x x x Xx x x ULTI IN Dolby EX 1 3 x O x x x x x x x x x x x x x x ULTI CH IN 71 3 x e 71 X x x x Xx x x x X x x x x x DIRECT DIRECT O x O O O O O O O O O O O O MULTI CH DIRECT x O x x x x x x x x x x x x x x M DIRECT PLIIx CINEMA onto x 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x M DIRECT PLIIx MUSIC 1 3 x O x x x x x x x x x x x x x x M DIRECT Dolby EX wp 9 x O x x x x x x x x x ES x x x ES M DIRECT 71 3 x O 71 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT O x O O O O O O O O O O O O O MULTI CH PURE DIRECT x O X x x x x x x x x x x x x x M PURE D PLIIx CINEMA 243 K O x x x x x x x x x x x x x x M PURE D PLIIx MUSIC ESO x O x x x x x x x x x x x x x x M PURE D Dolby EX 1 3 x O x x x x x x x x x x x x x x M CH PURE DIRECT 71 e x O 71 x x x x x x x x x x x X x x DSP SIMULATION 7CH STEREO 4 O O O x x O O O O x x O O O O ROCK ARENA O O O x x O O O O x x O O O O O JAZZ CLUB O x x D O O K K O e O O O MONO MOVIE O O O x x O O O O x x O O O O O VIDEO GAME O O x x O O O x x O O O O MATRIX O O O x x O O O O x x O O O O O VIRT
70. DENON AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR 1909 Owner s Manual Manuel de l Utilisateur ENGLISH FRANCAIS Qi SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 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 Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleane
71. E 2 Remote Control Unit A Main Remote Control Unit RC 1099 Front o DISPLAY Q RESTORER D MENU GUIDE iPod NETWORK 1 E CD ZONE 2 VIDEO Ba DVD HDP um ta ATI g SOURCE CONTROL DENON RC 1099 QO Indicator n Power buttons e G QUICK SELECT buttons 0 Source select buttons X To select SIRIUS XM as the input source use the SAT TU1 2 button system buttons 1 111i 60 Q AUDIO DELAY button 51 Cursor buttons V4 D 57 DYNAMIC VOLUME button 50 RESTORER button 51 SOURCE CONTROL switches 22 65 Remote control signal transmitter 3 Master volume control buttons 54 B MUTING button Q NIGHT button n MULTEO button n 49 D Channel select CH SEL ENTER button 59 63 erable buttons A When operating MAIN ZONE j iPod NETWORK 7 ENER H Tm i CD or TUNER With this setting only ZONE2 buttons can be operated See page 72 for operable buttons If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly the button on the opposite side will be activated too 7 iPod NETWORK 1 Sub remote control unit for ZONE2 RC 1107 SOURCE CONTROL switch settings and X1 DVD TV CBL i jaja H H H HDP V AUX CD R TAPE 1 VES
72. ENA O OFF O 0dB X O X x O Medium 10 x x x JAZZ CLUB O O OFF O 0dB x O X X O Medium 10 x x x MONO MOVIE O OFF 0dB X O X x O Medium 10 x x x VIDEO GAME O O OFF 0dB x O x x O Medium 10 x x x MATRIX O O OFF O 0dB x O X x X X O 30 ms x x S VIRTUAL O x x x OFF 0dB x x x x x x x x x d O Signal Adjustable O Signal Adjustable S X No signal Not adjustable X No signal Not adjustable Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting NOTE1 This parameter is availabe when the menu Parameter Surround Parameter Mode is set to Cinema Iz amp page 47 NOTE2 This parameter is availabe when the menu Parameter Surround Parameter Mode is set to Cinema or PL page 47 76 ENGLISH 3 9 3 D ae 5 Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter default values are shown in parentheses surround mode PRO LOGIC II llx MUSIC mode ony NEO 6 MUSIC EXT IN only Tone Night Mode Dynamic EQ Dynamic mode only NOTES NOIES MultEQ a Volume RESTORER Panorama Dimension C Width Center Image SW ATT NOTE7 PURE DIRECT DIRECT x x x x x x O OFF NOTE4 O NOTE4 O NOTEA O MULTI CH DIRECT X X X x x x O OFF O NOTE4 O NOTE4 NOTE x STEREO x x x x x O
73. IO the audio the audio signal signal ENTER Enter Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting DISPLAY _ i _ Switching Switching E 7 Switching Switching Switching the display the display the display thedisplay the display RETURN Return Return Return Return Return MENU 7 7 7 Calling out Calling out _ _ Callingout Callingout Calling out GUIDE the menus the menus the menus the menus the menus X The iPod NETWORK s FAVORITE but on can be operated when using a con rol dock for iPod ASD 3N or ASD 3W 66 ENGLISH Li Rear PICTURE ADJUST MEMORY SUBTITLE 013002 Souen 67 TUNING TV VOL MODE TOP MENU SETUP V XP AUDIO ENTER DISPLAY RETURN Device 2 Blu ray Disc Video Disc Satellite TV or CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Player Player VDP Video Deck Recevar Cable TV Monitor SOURCE CONTROL 1 AUDIO VIDEO SOURCE iPod CONTROL 2 CD NETWORK TUNER DVD HDP VCR SAT CABLE TV Number Number NUMBER B 8 7 4 Number input 8 0 9 10 input Track l Track selection input Track Channels Channels Channels selection selection TUNING CD iPod Tunina u DVD Blu ray Disc TV TV DBS Cable TV TY Random Random 6 A P Random Random Volume Volume Vol
74. ISH yoeqheld 64 ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit RC 1099 Front SOURCE wema SOURCE CONTROL 1 wc CONTROL 2 Rear ZONE2 OFF dir J MAIN ON iO DI NUMBER 0 00 C2 CO Q2 P Depending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment some buttons may not operate 65 Operating DENON Audio Components P 1 Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO Set SOURCE CONTROL 2 to the position for the component to be operated CD iPod NETWORK or TUNER 3 Operate the audio component X For details refer to the component s operating instructions X While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components it may be the case that some component models cannot be operated with this remote control 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 e 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 he preset memory can be set for one component only among the following DVD HDP
75. If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES it is played in 6 1 channels If not it is played in 5 1 channels OFF Example Playing Dolby Digital software with EX flag e When AFDM is set to ON the surround mode is automatically set to the DOLBY 4 PLIIx CINEMA mode To play in the Dolby Digital EX mode set AFDM to OFF and SB CH Out to MTRX ON P Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags If the playback mode does not switch automatically even when AFDM is set to ON set SB CH Out to MTRX ON or PLIIx CINEMA e When the Amp Assign setting is 71ch and using the surround back speakers you can set AFDM Selectable items ON ENGLISH SB CH Out Selectable displays during multi channel source playback Select playback mode for surround back channels Selectable items OFF No signal is played from the surround back channels MTRX ON The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix processing and are output from the surround back channels PLIIx CINEMA wi Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode surround back signal played PLIIx MUSIC me Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode surround back signal played ok ES MTRX 3 DTS signal played with digital matrix processing ES DSCRT T Signal included in DTS ES Discrete 6 1 channel Sources played DSCRT ON Mode for discrete playback of surround back signals incl
76. If there is background noise in room these test signals will increase in volume Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow obstacles in the path while the measurements are being made This will cause inaccurate readings ake the room as quiet as possible Background noise can disrupt he room measurements Close windows silence cell phones elevisions radios air conditioners fluorescent lights home appliances light dimmers or other devices as measurements may be affected by these sounds Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during he measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference RFI may cause measurement disruptions even if the cell phone is not in use Operating MASTER VOLUME during the measurements will cancel he measurements A Amp Assign Advanced setting changes power amplifier assignment You can use the surround back speaker for multi zone and for front channel bi amp use Default ZONE2 For details refer to Amp Assign page 35 ENGLISH Step 1 Speaker Detection Menu screen 6 D 1 1 Start Menu DI Auto Setup Audyssey Mu I tEQ Stepl Speaker Detection Please place microphond at ear height at i T SS Front Sp es main listening positio ae E center Sp E Wai pv sa Pap ui Ta Subwoofer ves D Surround Sp es Start TTT S
77. MASTER VOLUME control knob D AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME indicatori e 50 B HD AUDIO Tndieator eee 45 1 8 Master volume indicator Display 5 Remote control sensor 3 ZONE2 REC SELECT button 72 SOURCE SELECT knob oee 54 SOURCE button 54 STATUS button eee DIMMER button RESTORER button BAND button i SHIFT button ee ee eee eee 55 PRESET buttons i 55 TUNING buttons 55 MULTEO button oee 49 ENGLISH 32 DYNAMIC VOLUME button 50 X About Dynamic Volume Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in volume level between television programs commercials and between the soft and loud passages of movies Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is adjusted automatically the perceived bass response tonal balance surround impression and dialog clarity remain the same X About Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics Audyssey Dynamic EO works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to provide well balanced sound for every listener at any volume level VIDEO SELECT button eee 39 poue1s bunan Display O E 5 a n Lug D 2 h AUDYSSEY MULTEQ o Input signal indicators NIGHT ind
78. NT 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO x 480i 576i O x COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO x 1080p O O S VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO ON x O 480p 720p O O COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO K 480i 576i O O COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO O x x x HDMI x x x 3 O X x O HDMI 1 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S O x O X HDMI 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO O x O O HDMI 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO 3 O O Other than 480i 576i x x HDMI COMPONENT x x e O 480i 576i x x HDMI COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT m O 1080p x O HDMI 1 COMPONENT 1 VIDEO VIDEO O 480p 720p x O HDMI 1 COMPONENT 1 x VIDEO O 480i 576i x O HDMI 1 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO N O O Other than 480i 576i O X HDMI 2 COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO 3 O 480i 576i O x HDMI 2 COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO O O Other than 480i 576i O O HDMI 2 COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO O 480i 576i O O HDMI 2 COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO E O Signal input X Not output X No signal 1 On screen display superimposed on video signal and output 480p 720p 480p 576p 10801 720p 2 On screen display superimposed on S Video signal and output COMPONENT or HDMI e On screen display only displayed for the MENU button on the main unit or E the A MENU button on the main remote control unit a Video signals are not output when the analog to HDMI convert function is S set to OFF e i The MAIN ZONE video conversion function i
79. OL 1 CONTROL 2 Rear SAT TU1 2 TUNING ZI So AVID MEMORY Ja WA 57 ENGLISH Basic Operation 1 Either turn SOURCE SELECT gt or press SAT TU 1 2 to select SIRIUS Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO and SOURCE CONTROL 2 to TUNER I page 65 Remote Control Unit Operations Use TUNING to select the channel When the channel is tuned in the name of the track and artist are displayed P The channel switches continuously when TUNING is pressed and held The song title artist name composer name category and reception level can be checked by pressing STATUS The time default 30 sec for which the on screen display are displayed can be set at menu Manual Setup Option Setup On Screen Display I page 36 Press AV lt D to return to the original screen Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength and Radio ID 1 Either turn SOURCE SELECT or press SAT TU1 2 to select SIRIUS Press STATUS until SIGNAL appears on the display The display will switch as shown below depending on the reception conditions Display Status EXCELLENT Signal strength is excellent GOOD Signal strength is good WEAK Signal strength is weak NO SIGNAL No signal Adjust the position of the antenna until SIGNAL EXCELLENT is shown on the display Press STATUS until the channel you want to check
80. P YP TZ2g gN Y Y _TMZ5 8 Cables Useditor Connections e e nno 8 Video Conversion Function About On screen Displays due to Input Signals 9 Speaker Connections oorr Guccini 10 Speaker Installation EO E EISE 0 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 12 Connecting the Monitor EE 12 Connecting the Playback Components 13 TV CABLE REI TEE 15 Connecting the Recording Components 15 Video Cassette Recorder S CD Recorder MD Recorder Tape Deck 16 Connections to Other Devices 16 Videottamera it amet onsole e 16 Component with Multi channel Output connectors 117 XWMeonnecoke ccce een a a a ses 177 SIRIUS connector e a ee eee a a a eet 18 Antenna LE NMNIMA 1S 2 2 se ee ee 19 WAOE a a 20 ExternaliConttollens m SO Connecting the Power Cord 9A Once Connections are Completed Dil Menu Operations Operations Example of Display of Default Values eee eeen Examples of On screen Display and Front Display Auto Setup Preparations Auto Setup E Start Menu Error Messages SEELEN EN GN NT NK A RE BE cree ft a E Manual Setup Speaker Setup D Speaker Configuration OOO Setup CO O i Subwoofer Distance D Channel evek ee LII Crossover Frequency BH Front Speaker Setup HDMI Setup ll Color Space RGB Range Auto Lipsync GE D HDMI Audio Out HDMI Control Bl Power Off Control
81. Plus connect the HDMI I NE D HDP EC SATTUT SPEAKERS SCH IDEO MONTOR VCR ZZ Boa VER ovo TAPE SPEAKER IMPEDANCE FRONT ARE en CENTER 6 169 SURR BACK A B 12 162 SURROUND 6162 AMPASSIGN ees P When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection make the settings at menu Input Setup Assign Digital In page 42 CD Player CD player AUDIO COAKIAL AUDIO OUT OUT a c 9 gt gt B Gs IH VCR DAK ou MONITOR RI LOOP ANT HW TO 2 3ITV CBLI MONITOR NL e DVD Tj VER w CORI CBL ei TAPE opa Sun ADOMTOROOM ei Wm TTT DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE P When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection make the settings at menu Input Setup Assign Digital In page 42 Use a DENON control dock for iPod ASD 1R ASD 11R ASD 3N or ASD 3W sold separately to connect the iPod to the AVR 1909 For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings refer to the control dock for iPod s operating instructions iPod mm pg ver ASSIGNABLE
82. Point the antenna toward the sky in the north or northeast either through a window or outside Area 3 Point the antenna toward the sky in the north or northwest either through a window or outside Area 4 Point the antenna toward the sky in the west northwest or southwest either through a window or outside Area 5 Put the antenna outside and point it straight up The antenna cannot be used indoors 18 Suonoauuo ENGLISH Antenna terminals An F type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly Direction of broadcasting station AM loop antenna FM antenna supplied 75 O ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna supplied suorjsauuos ocon ve oo mw e mP cow TAPE o ei TAPE orraz O wen DIGITAL JASSIGNABLE Connection of AM antennas 1 Push the 2 Insert the 3 Return the lever conductor lever AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals NOTE Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously Even if an external AM antenna is used do not disconnect the AM loop antenna Remove the vinyl tie and take Bend in the reverse direction Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not out the connection line touch metal parts of the panel
83. Select component video input to assign to this source simultaneously When HDMI is assigned to an input source the audio signal switches to HDMI along with the video signal To use Input source DVD HDP TV CBL VCR VAUX with the digital audio input connectors assigned set menu Input Selectable items V AUX Mode to Digital e When the AVR 1909 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable 1 RCA Assign component video 1 input connector Repeat Mode if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback 2 RCA Assi reise iout t only the video signals are output to the monitor S ASSIGN ERENNERUNG Ok Make settings for repeat mode e The audio signals input from the analog digital and EXT IN connectors 3 RCA Assign component video 3 input connector Selectable items are not output to the monitor Input source CD CDR TAPE DVD HDP TV CBL VCR None No component video input connector assigned All Repeat all songs One Repeat the current song Input source DVD HDP TV CBL VCR V AUX OFF Cancel repeat mode Default setting 1 RCA 2 RCA 3 RCA None None For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 42 ENGLISH ES Shuttle Mode Make settings for shuffle mode _JWhen DENON control d
84. UAL O O O x x O O O O x x O O O O O STEREO STEREO o o O O O O O O O O CH O O O NOTE kah 2 CH Sue xooe This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to None This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to 1spkr or None Can be set when Amp Assign is set to 7 1ch If the surround back speaker setup is set to None then 5CH STEREO is displayed Mode selectable in initial status Mode fixed when AFDM is Selectable mode Non selectable mode ON Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output ENGLISH Buine Vid o convert Input signals Monitor output HDMI COMPONENT S VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S VIDEO VIDEO x x x x x x x x x x x O VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO o X x O x S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S x x O O S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO o x 1080p x x x COMPONENT x x g x 480p 720p x x COMPONENT COMPONENT x x 3 x 480i 576i x x COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT z x O 1080p X O VIDEO COMPONENT 1 VIDEO VIDEO EN x 480p 720p x O COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 1 x VIDEO x 480i 576i x O COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO 2 x 1080p O x S VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO S VIDEO x 480p 720p O x COMPONENT 2 COMPONE
85. UDIO ENTER CH4 DISPLAY RETURN MENU GUIDE SOURCE SOURCE CONTROL 1 CONTROL 2 Device i Blu ray Video Disc Satellite TV operated RE Ga ung DAD AE i Disc Player Player VDP AE Receiver Gan Monitor SOURCE CONTROL 1 AUDIO VIDEO SOURCE iPod CONTROL 2 CD NETWORK TUNER DVD HDP VCR SAT CABLE TV OFF Power off Power off Power on Power on Power on Power on Power on Hentz PE Poweron Standby Standby Standby Standby Standby Play Play Pause Play Play Play Play Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop SHIFT H Pause Shift Pause Pause Pause Pause n lt f S d ARTT X Favorites 3 de Dist shine Direct Disc skip Punch Punch Punch i FAVORITE through through through 9 Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual 9 9 9 3 TUNING search search Tonin search search search search e a ER fast reverse fast reverse doin ha fast reverse fast reverse fast reverse fast reverse fast fast p fast fast fast fast forward forward forward forward forward forward itch I lt d lt gt l Auto search Auto search Tuner Auto search Auto search Auto search als i channels CH cue cue Channel cue cue cue eal SETUP Setup Setup AV4b eur T C rsor Cursor B 7 Cursor Cursor Cursor operation operation operation operation operation Switching Switching AUD
86. Use speakers of TV for audio playback When the HDMI control function is operating the setting of audio playback in the connected TV takes priority page 62 HDMI Control Function HDMI Control Make settings for HDMI control function Selectable items ON OFF P Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device to check the settings For details see HDMI Control Function I page 62 Selectable items OFF P This can be set when HDMI Control is set to ON Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device to check the settings When the HDMI Control setting has been changed always turn off the power to the connecting devices afterwards and then turn back on The HDMI Control and Power Off Control does not work when the power to the equipment is off Either power on or set to standby e For details see HDMI Control Function I page 62 For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 32 m ENGLISH Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback Menu screen 6 2 Manual Setup 1 Speaker Setup 2 3 Audio Setup ei GI EXT IN SW Level 4 ZONE2 Setup 2 2ch Direct Stereo 5 Option Setup 3 Dolby Digital Setup 4 Auto Surround Mode 5 EQ Preset El EXT IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for playback
87. a Pa E E 3 a Remote Control Unit Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No sound is e Subwoofer s power not turned Turn on the subwoofer s power Set does not work Batteries are worn Replace with new batteries 3 produced from on properly when e You are operating outside of the e Operate within the specified 3 subwoofer The Subwoofer setting at eSetto Yes 29 remote control specified range range Speaker Configuration is set to unit operated e Obstacle between main unit and Remove the obstacle 3 No remote control unit e The subwoofer is not properly e Check the connections 10 e The batteries are not inserted in Insert the batteries in the 3 connected the proper direction as indicated proper direction following the eThe subwoofers volume is Adjust the subwoofers volume 63 by the polarity marks in the polarity marks in the battery turned off to an appropriate level battery compartment compartment No test tones are eSurround mode not set to Setto the STANDARD Dolby 45 e The set s remote control sensor Move the set to a place in which 9 produced when STANDARD Dolby DTS DTS Surround mode is exposed to strong light direct the remote control sensor will main remote Surround sunlight inverter type fluorescent not be exposed to strong light control unit s bulb light etc TEST b
88. ally masked by other playback systems This allows the listener to fully experience the richness and subtleties in recorded performance as never before As the chosen format for XM Satellite Radio s new XM HD surround programming Neural Surround will help deliver more surround music to more listeners than any other broadcast format XM Satellite Radio will be the first radio company to broadcast surround sound on the radio 24 hours a day and will offer three channels fully dedicated to Neural Surround music This alone will amount to more than 25 000 hours of Neural Surround music each year C M M neural SURROUND This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation D amp M Holdings Inc hereby grants the user a non exclusive nontransferable limited license right exercisable to use the NA SURROUND Technology and other US and World Wide Patents Pending technology Neural and Neural Audio and Neural Surround are trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation All Rights Reserved 75 Audyssey Audyssey MultEO Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every listener in a large listening area Based on several room measurements MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both time and frequency response problems in the listening area and also performs a fully automated surrou
89. are being used DOLBY PLII can be selected when surround back speakers are not being used PURE DIRECT amp 1 STANDARD DIRECT STEREO ela amp _ DSP SIMULATION 44 m ENGLISH 1S buman D a o O o 2 E o eo 9 o O 9 o euoz niniw LUOjU uon Burjoouse qnoaj eds o 2 3 a Playing Multi channel Sources Dolby Digital DTS etc n the case of standard playback of multi channel sources the AVR 1909 recognizes the format of the multi channel audio input signal and automatically operates the appropriate decoder for surround sound Selectable items STANDARD Any of the surround modes in the Display column in the following table The mode changes depending upon factors such as the Input signal Whether or not surround back speakers are being used Input signal DOLBY DIGITAL other than 2ch DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL Plus 4 Display DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL PLIIx CINEMA DOLBY DIGITAL PLIIx MUSIC DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY HD EX DOLBY HD PLIIx CINEMA DOLBY HD PLIIx MUSIC DTS SURROUND DTS PLIIx CINEMA DTS PLIIx MUSIC DTS NEO 6 DTS ES MTRX6 1 1 DTS ES DSCRT6 1 2 DTS 96 24 3 DTS HD HI RES DTS HD MSTR DTS HD NEO 6 DTS HD PLIIx CINEMA DTS HD PLIIx MUSIC MULTI CH IN MULTI IN PLIIx CINEMA MULTI IN PLIIx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 71 1 This is displayed w
90. ay Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio Selectable items OFF Turn night mode off Low Low setting Mid Middle setting High High setting EN Operating from the main remote control unit Press NIGHT The Mehl indicator lights when Low Mid or High is selected Low Mid High OFF NOTE e When the Dynamic EQ setting is ON setting is not possible When a HD Audio DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY TrueHD DTS HD signal is input the Night Mode can not be selected Delay audio This sets the delay time for audio signals Variable range 200ms If you wish to adjust the Audio Delay while playing HDMI or component video signals press A to set OSD to OFF This way the audio delay can be adjusted while watching the picture Press A again to switch to the on screen display Operating from the main remote control unit Press AUDIO DELAY then press ZE to adjust audio delay When operating by remote control the onscreen display is not shown P e This cannot be adjusted when playing in the EXT IN DIRECT or STEREO mode with Front Speaker set to Large Tone Control to OFF and MultEO RESTORER and Night Mode to OFF When the Auto Lipsync Correction function is operating you can set within the range 0 100 ms e S
91. c EQ setting is ON page 50 Cannot be set when the MultEQ setting is OFF I page 49 Cannot be set when the Dynamic EQ setting is OFF page 50 ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Input signals PCM DTS HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL Note Linear Linear DTS HD Rio DTSES DTSES potpy DOLBY DOLBY poiBv poigy DOLBY SEH eer E PCM PCM Master De DSCRT MTRX Se x e GE DIGITAL EE ee DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL multi ch 2ch Audio With Flag With Flag Plus 5 1 5 4ch 4 3ch 2ch Audio Flag Flag STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS HD MSTR x x x e x x x x x x x x x x x x DTS HD HI RES x x x x e x x x x x x ES x x X x DTS ES DSCRT6 1 1 3 X x x x x fei x x X x x x x x x x DTS ES MTRX6 1 1 3 x x x x x x eo x x 3 x x x x x x DTS SURROUND x x x x x O O e x x x x x x x x DTS 96 24 x x x x x xi DA x e x x x x x x x DTS HD PLIIx CINEMA 23 X X x O O E O O O x x x x x x x DTS HD PLIIx MUSIC q s x x x O Q O CH x x x x DS K x DTS HD NEO 6 1 3 K K K O O x O O O x x x x x x x DTS NEO 6 CINEMA O x O x x x x x x x x x 3 x 5 DTS NEO 6 MUSIC O X e x x x x x x x x x x x x O DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY TrueHD x X x x x x x x x e X x x x x x DOLBY DIGITAL x x x x x x x x x x e ES X x x x DOLBY DIGITAL EX 1 3 X X x x x x x x x
92. channel to the DTS digital surround sound through matrix encoding Decoding of conventional 5 1 channel audio signals is also possible according to the decoder DTS NEO 6 Surround DTS NEO 6 is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6 1 channel surround playback with 2 channel sources It includes DTS NEO 6 Cinema suited for playing movies and DTS NEO 6 Music suited for playing music 74 El 9 3 D ep 5 ENGLISH 3 9 3 3 2 fae 5 DTS 96 24 DTS 96 24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5 1 channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization on DVD Video Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos Symbol DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc O 1996 2007 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Neural Surround Neural Surround a breakthrough in audio technology will bring the excitement of surround music to more of America s listening audience t provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format 100 compatible with stereo With superior spectral resolution and channel separation Neural Surround draws the brain s attention to sonic details in musical instruments vocals and ambience that are typic
93. ck Select Name 6 Remote ID Setup 7 2Way Remote 8 Display 9 Setup Lock El Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels is used The places where the surround back amplifier are used can be set reely according to the usage environment This makes it possible to output sound to rooms other than the room the MAIN ZONE where surround playback is performed multi zone playback or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers bi amp connections Selectable items 7 1ch The surround back channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN terminals ZONE2 When ZONE2 power is on the ZONE2 channel is output from speakers connected to the SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN terminals FrontA Bi Amp The Front A channel for Bi Amp use is output from the speakers connected to the SURR BACK AMP Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting Volume Limit ake a setting for maximum volume Selectable items OFF Do not set a maximum volume 20dB Set the maximum volume to 20 dB 10dB Set the maximum volume to 10 dB OdB Set the maximum volume to 0 dB Power On Level This sets the volume set when the MAIN ZONE s power is turned on Selectable items Last Use the memorized setting from the last session Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on Variable
94. 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 time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the 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 keep 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 res
95. ct digital input connector to assign to this source Assign control dock for iPod to this source Input source CD CDR TAPE DVD HDP TV CBL VCR Input source CD CDR TAPE DVD HDP TV CBL VCR HDMI In VAUX SIRIUS VAUX Select HDMI connector to assign to this source S S Selectable items Selectable items Input source DVD HDP TV CBL VCR VAUX COAX1 Assign COAXIAL 1 input connector Assign Assign iPod input Selectable items COAX2 Assign COAXIAL 2 input connector None Do not assign iPod input HDMI1 Assign HDMI1 input connector OPTI Assign OPTICAL 1 input connector Ge E H 4 a E T ME Assign HDMI2 input connector OPT2 Assign OPTICAL 2 input connector With the default settings the control dock for iPod can be used HDMI3 Assign HDMI3 input connector None No digital input connector assigned connected to the VCR iPod connector N No HDMI i e Even if iPod Dock is set to Assign if AVR 1909 and control dock WT DERSEHEESESSERER Input CDR for iPod are not connected the input is used as the normal input source CD TAPE DVD HDP TV CBL VCR VAUX SIRIUS source Input source DVD HDP TV CBL VCR VAUX Default j COAX2 None COAX1 None OPT1 OPT2 None None Default setting HDMI1 HDMI2 None HDMI3 None setting Component In El iPod P componentin_ _ __ _ _ Make settings for iPod playback e With HDMI the video and audio signals are transferred
96. ction names Check beforehand 3 One of the following buttons can be assigned to the TV and satellite receiver or cable TV CD iPod NETWORK TUNER DVD HDP VCR I page 68 Punch Through Function X1 This button can be operated when using a control dock for iPod ASD 3N or ASD 3W X2 The initial setting of Preset code is 111 DVD Player With the Blu ray Disc Player setting when you have set the remote controller code to DENON2 use the Blu ray Disc Player preset code 121 Front gt MH Du tal lt lt gt e lt lt ll SOURCE SOURCE CONTROL 1 CONTROL 2 Rear NUMBER c 00 QOC MEMORY 5 G RETURN Punch Through Function Punch Through is a function allowing you to operate gt W H 4 lt lt bb dd and kl on CD iPod NETWORK TUNER DVD HDP or VCR components when in the SAT CABLE or TV mode By default nothing is set 1 Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to VIDEO 2 Set SOURCE CONTROL 2 to the component to be registered TV or SAT CABLE Press MEMORY and RETURN at the same time The indicator starts flashing 4 Input the number of the component you want to set No CD iPod NETWORK TUNER DVD HDP VCR No setting oo OI Sub Remote Control Unit RC 1107 The sub remote control unit RC 1107 included with the AVR 1909 can be used as the exclusive multi zone remote control unit X The foll
97. ctions 19 pin HDMI cable Signal direction Audio signal Video signal Output Input Output Input Input Output Input Output suorseuuos Video Conversion Function About On screen Displays due to Input Signals This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR 1909 into the The method of on screen display OSD varies with the type of video signal input to AVR 1909 e format used to output the video signals from the AVR 1909 to a monitor RSS The AVR 1909 s video input output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals SE p ay Digital video signals HDMI Video signal being used Menu display Display when changing the input S Analog video signals Component video S Video and Video source volume etc gt 9 HDMI connector e E m E Flow of video signals inside the AVR 1909 Component video connectors OSD only display Turn display off 3 2 EN AVE E F EE RR me High picture gt quality playback HDMI connector HDMI connector B CB PR CR gt Ar Component NA Component video Monitor connectors LX connectors CH Lal a CC Ss lt gt _ S Video connector x S Video connector gt Video connector Video connector Video input Monitor output terminals terminals When 4801 5761 signals are input P When
98. d by using the control dock for iPod ASD 1R ASD 11R ASD 3N or ASD 3W sold separately The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the main unit or remote control unit while watching the menus CT Made for iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc iPod e and other countries registered in the U S X The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are not copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback is legally permitted for your private use as an individual Be sure to comply with applicable copyright legislation Basic Operation 1 Make the necessary preparations Set the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod 1 See the control dock for iPod s operating instructions Assign the control dock for iPod s input The input for the control dock for iPod is assigned to VCR by default MENU iz amp page 42 Input Setup Assign iPod Dock 2 Either turn SOURCE SELECT or press iPod to select the input source assigned in step 1 2 above iPod mu DENON OK to disconnect iPod screen X If the screens above are not displayed the iPod may not be properly connected Try connecting again Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO and SOURCE CONTROL 2 to iPod NETWORK I page 65 Remote Control Unit Operations Press MODE and hold it down for a 2 seconds or more to select the display mode To switch between mode
99. d to If you subscribe to the channel ANTENNA is to the XM Mini Tuner Dock orthe securely connected to the XM is displayed you can receive the channel displayed XM antenna cable is damaged Mini Tuner Dock and check the SUBSCRIPTION While updating contract antenna cable for damage i i UPDATED is information Replace the XM antenna if the displayed cable is damaged f 3 m NO SIGNAL is e The signal cannot be received Reposition your XM Mini Tuner Sa Se Selected channels are locked ecd password 20 gle A x ode ds into e displayed and Home Dock antenna SE l d OFF AIR is eThe selected channel is not Select another channel displayed currently broadcasting After scroll displays Call 888 539 twice displays Call SIRIUS Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1 eThe XM Mini Tuner is not activated Contact KM Radio XM is displayed eThe selected channel is not available The channel may have been reassigned to a different channel number This message may occur initially with a new radio or a radio that has not received XM s signal for an extended period Consult the latest channel guide at www xmradio com or www xmradio ca for the current list of channels For cases of a new radio or a radio that has not received XM s signal for an extended period allow the radio to receive the XM satellite signal for at least 5 minutes and then try to select the channel a
100. ded to measure 6 positions so that the measurements have the proper spatial weighting Even if the listening environment is small as shown in Example 2 measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment results in more effective correction Example 2 Example 1 About the main listening position M The main listening position refers to the most central position where one would normally sit within the listening environment MultEQ uses the measurements from this position to calculate speaker distance level polarity and the optimum crossover value for the subwoofer 4 To make manual adjustments to the settings see pages 29 31 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit The auto setup screen appears automatically Sound receptor Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand with the microphone pointing directly up towards the ceiling X Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements Be sure that the path from microphone to the speakers is not blocked by objects Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat back or wall as sound reflections may give inaccurate results P When using a subwoofer make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible e f this is not possible then set Volume 12 o clock position lt Crossover fr
101. 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 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Avoid high temperatures Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack Eviter des temp ratures lev es Tenir compte d une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l installation sur une tag re Keep the unit free from moisture water and dust Prot ger l appareil contre l humidit l eau et la poussi r
102. digital connection Re When using these functions set as follows menu Manual Setup 3 HDMI Setup HDMI Control set to ON I page 32 When using the HDMI control function do not assign HDMI input to TV S CBL by setting Input Setup Assign HDMI In in the menu 62 ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unitand the remote control unit gt BUTTON Button only on the main unit BUTTON Button only on the remote control unit BUTTON SPEAKERS lt INPUT MODE yoeqheld lt POWER gt QUICK SELECT SE QUICK SELECT LK Front CH SELECT ava T ENTER Rear ENTER 63 Operations Connect the HDMI to the AVR 1909 with equipment compatible with the HDMI control function page 62 Put the power on for all the equipment connected to the HDMI 3 Check the settings for all the equipment connected to the HDMI and make HDMI available to them X Please consult the operating instructions for the connected equipment to check the settings X Steps 1 3 do not have to be repeated once started X Carryout steps 2 and 3 should any of the equipment be plugged out Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to the AVR 1909 Switch the AVR 1909 input to the HDMI input source and check if the picture from the player is ok Put the te
103. e Do not let foreign objects into the unit Ne pas laisser des objets trangers dans l appareil Handle the power cord carefully Hold the plug when unplugging the cord Manipuler le cordon d alimentation avec pr caution Tenir la prise lors du d branchement du cordon ZR Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time D brancher le cordon d alimentation lorsque l appareil n est pas utilis pendant de longues p riodes Do not let insecticides benzene and thinner come in contact with the unit Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides du benz ne et un diluant avec l appareil For apparatuses with ventilation holes Do not obstruct the ventilation holes Ne pas obstruer les trous d a ration D eo y K e Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way e Ne jamais d monter ou modifier l appareil d une mani re ou d une autre II ENGLISH 1 Contents Accessories e ee i 2 Cautions on Handling p Ee qnc 3 Cautions on Installation oO About the Remote Control Unit 3 Inserting the Batteries 23 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit 3 Part Names and Functions A Front Panel e Display CE A PRAT ATC EE 6 Remote Control Unit e eee EX Ka e A A an aa aa EY CHE NA aa AE ERR E v PT PATATIONS TT RF rP_ yx RLY YT
104. e too high when using headphones Switching the front speakers Press SPEAKERS r FrontA Front B Front A B a I When you set to Custom with Front Speaker Setup you cannot operate SPEAKERS 1 page 31 54 yoeqheld ENGLISH yoeqheld Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control gt BUTTON unit Button only on the main unit BUTTON Button only on the remote control unit gt BUTTON SOURCE SELECT SHIFT Front Rear 55 Ez STATUS BAND TUNING SOURCE SELECT 9 Ou a TUNING 19 x CHANNEL e SOURCE lt PRESET gt lt gt AV 8 SAT TU1 2 TUNER eus SOURCE CONTROL 1 qo CONTROL 2 8 TUNING moe LS Pal mc BAND T amp B MEMORY 0 9 SOURCE SELECT lle S mE Playing Video and Audio Equipment Basic Operation 1 Prepare the equipment Load the BD DVD CD or other software in the player SS See the operating instructions of the respective equipment To play a video equipment switch the monitor input IS See the monitor s operating instructions 2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source Start playback See the operating instructions of the respective equipment P The remote control unit can be used
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106. eep Color linear PCM 16 20 24 bits Blu ray Dolby Digital DTS Bitstream DVD Video Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Bitstream Blu ray DTS HD By default the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR 1909 e To output the sound from the TV make the settings at menu Manual Setup HDMI Setup HDMI Audio Out TV ff page 32 Copyright protection system HDCP In order to play the digital video and audio signals of a Blu ray DVD Video or DVD Audio disc using HDMI DVI connections both the connected Blu ray Disc player DVD player and monitor must be equipped for a copyright protection system called HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of the devices The AVR 1909 is HDCP compatible For details on the Blu ray Disc player DVD player or monitor you are using refer to its operating instructions 12 Suonoauuo ENGLISH 3 Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components e Select the terminal to use and connect the device I page 9 Video Conversion Function With HDMI connections the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable
107. els or data are being received e Refer to Troubleshooting XM Satellite Radio regarding other messages page 85 yoeqheld 5 Press MEMORY again to complete the setting Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio lt STATUS gt TUNING Programs Front What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio SG SAT TU1 2 EE channels mepeat Sieps 10 5 Simply The Best Radio on RadioTM with all your favorite entertainment NOTE including 100 commercial free music plus superior sports coverage Preset channels are erased by overwriting them uncensored talk and comedy world class entertainment news weather and more for your car home or office For more information SHIFT Le visit sirius com or siriuscanada ca 50 S Sirius is available in the US for subscribers with addresses in the TUNING i Listening to Preset Channels continental US and is available in Canada for subscribers with a CHANNEL SO Press SHIFT to select the memory block A to G Canadian address Required subscription plus compatible SIRIUS tuner 1 and antenna are required and sold separately SIRIUS Programming is AVID subject to change Visit sirius com for the most complete and up to Tre d date channel lineup and product information SIRIUS and the SIRIUS N Press lt PRESET gt or CHANNEL to select the dog logo and related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc SOURCE E SOURCE desired preset channel 1 to 8 All rights reserved m CONTR
108. equency Maximum Highest Frequency lt Low pass filter Off lt Standby mode Off Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup procedure is completed When using headphones unplug the headphones before starting the auto setup procedure Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in use El Start Menu The settings found at this stage are applied automatically Auto setup flow Step 1 Speaker Detection Step 2 Measurement Step 3 Calculation Step 4 Check About the Auto Setup The Audyssey MultEO auto setup function detects the presence of each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size channel level distance and optimal crossover frequency setting Audyssey MultEO corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area Before starting connect and position all of your speakers Once started MultEO will play a series of test tones through each Speaker X Before starting Auto Setup i If adjustment to the environment is necessary set the following items before proceeding A Front Speaker The front speaker to be measured can be selected ahead of time here Selectable items A Output test tone from front speakers A B Output test tone from front speakers B A B Output test tone from front speakers A and B Step 5 Store Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEO automatic speaker setup This is part of normal operation
109. er is activated if there is no activity for about 3 minutes Selectable items ON Activate the screensaver if there is no activity for about 3 minutes OFF Turn the screensaver function off P When Screensaver is set to ON the screensaver is activated if no operation is performed for about 3 minutes When you press AV lt P the screen saver is cancelled and the Screen before that screen saver started is displayed Text Input source and mode display Selectable items ON Turn display on OFF Turn display off Master Volume aster volume display during adjustment Selectable items ON Turn display on OFF Turn display off Tuner Information This sets the time the on screen display is displayed when a tuner operation is performed Selectable items Always Show display continuously 30sec Show display for 30 seconds after operation 10sec Show display for 10 seconds after operation OFF Turn display off iPod Information This sets the time the on screen display is displayed when an iPod operation is performed Selectable items Always Show display continuously 30sec Show display for 30 seconds after operation 10sec Show display for 10 seconds after operation OFF Turn display off Display Mode Select the on screen display s display mode Selectable items M
110. escribed in this owner s manual Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting With some types of connections certain settings must be made on the AVR 1909 For details refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed 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 Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables Doing so can result in humming or noise Preparations ENGLISH Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected Audio cables Video cables Coaxial digital connections Orange TDI eee gt Coaxial digital 75 O ohms pin plug cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog connections stereo White Red Stereo pin plug cable Analog connections monaural for subwoofer Black 4 Ces Pin plug cable Speaker connections R C Speaker cables Component video connections Green Blue Red Component video cable S Video connections ab o o S Video cable Video connections Yellow D gt 75 O ohms pin plug video cable Audio and video cables HDMI conne
111. esolution ul Name Input Source Input Mode Volume Level MultEO OD eo E Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume FrontSp Digital 2CH 2 et m o Digital 5 1CH Multi ch Analog PCM 2CH P For instructions on storing settings at Quick Select 1 to 3 see page 64 53 ENGLISH Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit BUTTON Button only on the remote control unit gt BUTTON SOURCE SELECT PHONES jack SC POWER SPEAKERS ON STANDBY Front OFF 6 Z ON SOURCE QUICK SELECT pm SOURCE SELECT F lt MASTER VOLUME gt MASTER Q VOLUME SIT MUTING Rear SOURCE SELECT Preparations Turning the Power On Press POWER The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the standby mode Press lt ON STANDBY gt or ON SOURCE The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on X Also press SOURCE SELECT when in standby mode the power turns on In this case the input source is selected by remote control unit X Also press QUICK SELECT when in standby mode the power turns on In this case Quick Select is selected Turning the Power Off Press lt ON STANDBY gt or OFF The power is set to the standby mode Press POWER The power indicato
112. formation from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room a prerequisite for delivering a loudness correction solution Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEO to provide well balanced sound for every listener at any volume level About Dynamic Volume Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in volume level between television programs commercials and between the soft and loud passages of movies Dynamic Volume looks at the preferred volume setting by the user and then monitors how the volume of program material is being perceived by listeners in real time to decide whether an adjustment is needed Whenever necessary Dynamic Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual adjustments to maintain the desired playback volume level while optimizing the dynamic range Audyssey Dynamic EO is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is adjusted automatically the perceived bass response tonal balance surround impression and dialog clarity remain the same whether watching movies flipping between television channels or changing from stereo to surround sound content For details on adjusting individual parameters see Adjusting the parameters I page 46 50 m ENGLISH RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to how they E were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and
113. from the front speakers El Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type Selectable items ON Memorize settings Most recently stored surround mode is automatically selected OFF Do not memorize settings Surround mode does not change according to input signal P The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the surround mode last used for playing the four types of input signals listed below CD Analog and PCM 2 channel signals 2 Dolby Digital and DTS 2 channel signals Custom Make separate settings for 2 channel mode Dolby Digital and DTS multi channel signals Set distance from listening position to front right speaker Multi channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS PCM etc Variable range 0 0ft 60 0ft When playing in the PURE DIRECT mode the surround mode does not change even if the input signal is changed NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to no more than 20 0 ft 6 00 meters 33 For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 EO Preset Set MultEO related settings and Manual EQ beforehand EQ Customize When MultEQ and Manual EQ you are not using are preset MultiEQ can be skipped when selected on the main unit or main remote control unit L Before running Auto Se
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115. g the Microprocessor Input Source Volume Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed Quick Select 1 DVD 40 dB When the microprocessor is reset all the settings are reset to Quick Select 2 TV CBL 40 dB their default values Quick Select 3 VCR 40 dB 1 Turn off the power using POWER P e To call out the settings press QUICK SELECT at which the desired Press POWER while simultaneously pressing settings were stored e The Quick Select name can be changed IG page 36 lt INPUT MODE and SPEAKERS NOTE Once the display starts flashing at intervals of about 1 Input sources stored with the quick select function cannot be selected second release the two buttons if they have been deleted at menu Manual Setup Option Setup Source Delete I page 36 In this case store them again If in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 second start over from step 1 Personal Memory Plus Function This function sets the settings input mode surround mode HDMI output mode MultEO Dynamic EO Dynamic Volume audio delay etc last selected for the individual input sources When you switch to an input source the settings are automatically set to the ones that were set the last time that input source was used The surround parameters tone settings and the volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes ENGL
116. gain CH UNAVAILABLE is displayed Channel is not present Select another channel CH UNAUTHORIZED is displayed You selected an XM channel that is blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package Consult the latest channel guide at www xmradio com or www xmradio ca for the current list of channels For information on receiving this channel visit www xmradio com or www xmradio ca or contact XM Satellite Radio at 1 800 967 2346 or 1 877 438 9677 85 Specifications ENGLISH M Audio section Power amplifier Rated output Output connectors Analog Input sensitivity Input impedance Frequency response S N IL Video section Standard video connectors Input output level and impedance Frequency response S Video connectors Input output level and impedance Frequency response Color component video connector Input output level and impedance Frequency response Front A B 90 W 90 W 8 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 08 96 T H D 20 W 120W 6 O ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 T H D Center 90W 8 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 08 96 T H D 20W 6 O ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 96 T H D Surround 90 W 90 W 8 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 08 96 T H D 20 W 120W 6 Q ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 96 T H D Surround Back 90 W 90 W 8 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 08 96 T H D 20 W 120W 6 Q ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 96 T
117. he bass sound of the various speakers output from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set here is output Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the speakers you are using 90Hz 110Hz 120Hz 100Hz 150Hz Advanced Set the crossover frequency separately for the different speakers P elf in the Advanced settings Subwoofer Setup IS page 30 in the menu is set to LFE it is possible to make this setting for speakers set to Small at Speaker Configuration If set to LFE Main this setting can be made regardless of the speaker size For speakers set to Small sound below the crossover frequency is cut from the sound output The cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer or front speakers Always set the crossover frequency to 80 Hz When using small speakers however we recommend setting the crossover frequency to a higher frequency I Front Speaker Setup Select front speakers to use for each surround mode Selectable items To change the settings select Custom Custom When set to Custom you can select beforehand the front speaker to use for each surround mode Selectable items DIRECT STEREO A MULTICH A When set to Custom SPEAKERS does not operate A B A B 31 For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 HDMI Se
118. he sound of the studio master This format is compatible with a maximum sampling frequency of 96 kHz and up to 7 1 channels so it is used for applications particularly prioritizing sound quality Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5 channels to achieve an excellent surround effect The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band signals with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater to create a three dimensional sound image offering a rich sense of presence for all stereo sources Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic II matrix decoding technology Audio signals recorded in 2 channels are decoded to achieve a natural sound with up to 7 1 channels There are 3 modes Music suited for playing music Cinema suited for playing movies and Game which is optimized for playing games Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX is a 6 1 channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to enjoy in their homes the DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX audio format jointly developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films The 6 1 channels of sound including surround back channels provide improved sound positioning and expression of space Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Log
119. hen the input signal is DTS ES Matrix 6 1 and the AVR 1909 s AFDM setting is set to ON 2 This is displayed when the input signal is DTS ES Discrete 6 1 3 This is displayed when the input signal is DTS 96 24 4 When a signal is input the HD AUDIO indicator lights P For details see pages 78 79 DOLBY TrueHD 4 DTS 5 1ch DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS 96 24 DTS HD 4 PCM multi ch 45 2 DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes The surround parameters can be adjusted page 76 77 to achieve an even more realistic powerful sound field Selecting the surround mode Select by turning lt SELECT ENTER gt or pressing DSP SIMULATION Selectable items 5CH 7CH STEREO 1 This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers ROCK ARENA This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena JAZZ CLUB This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in a jazz club MONO MOVIE 2 This mode is for playing monaural movie Sources with surround sound VIDEO GAME This mode is suited for achieving surround sound with video games MATRIX This mode lets you add a sense of expansion to stereo music sources VIRTUAL This mode i
120. iPod SATTU1 2 1 SATTUT RC 1107 1 ZONE2 power buttons 72 2 Source select buttons 54 X To select SIRIUS XM as the input source use the SAT TU1 2 button Video select button V SEL 4 Tuner system buttons 5 Test tone button TEST CR a A aia Q MAIN ZONE power buttons MAIN 72 Surround mode buttons 45 46 Amp menu button A MENU 22 Input mode button INPUT 17 41 D Enter button ENT eee 22 D RETURN button 22 D Cursor buttons V4 P 22 1 Remote control signal transmitter 3 Zone power off button OFF 68 CHANNEL buttons 68 TUNING buttons Q System buttons Q REPEAT button RANDOM button e 68 8 Zone power on button ON 68 o Source select buttons 68 X1 To select SIRIUS as the input source use the SAT TU1 button 7X2 To select XM as the input source use the SAT TU2 button D Volume control buttons VOLUME 68 B Muting button MUTE 68 D SHIFT button 68 B FAVORITES DIRECT PLAY button 68 The DTU and PHONO buttons cannot be used P The FAVORITES DIRECT PLAY button can function when the control dock for iPod ASD 3N or ASD 3W is used Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are d
121. ic and the double D symbol are trademarks L of Dolby Laboratories ENGLISH DTS Surround DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS Inc compatible with a sampling frequency of 44 1 or 48 kHz and up to 5 1 channels of digital discrete surround sound DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the conventional DTS DTS ES and DTS 96 24 signals formats compatible with sampling frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7 1 channels of discrete digital sound High data bit rate performance provides high quality sound This format is fully compatible with conventional products including conventional DTS digital surround 5 1 channel data DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio is DTS Inc s lossless audio format compatible with up to 96 kHz 7 1 channels The lossless audio coding technology faithfully reproduces the sound of the studio master It is fully compatible with conventional products including conventional DTS digital surround 5 1 channel data DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 is a 6 1 channel discrete digital audio format adding a surround back SB channel to the DTS digital surround sound Decoding of conventional 5 1 channel audio signals is also possible according to the decoder DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 is a 6 1 channel discrete digital audio format inserting a surround back SB
122. icator input signal channel indicators This lights when the night mode is selected These light when digital signals are input D RESTORER indicator Information display This lights when the RESTORER mode is The input source name surround mode setting selected HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections values and other information are displayed here o Output signal channel indicators Q Front speaker indicator D Decoder indicators These light according to the settings of the front hese light when the respective decoders are A and B speakers Fees ZONE2 output indicator Tuner reception mode indicators This lights when the power for the ZONE2 is This lights according to the reception conditions turned on when the input source is set to TUNER AUTO Q master volume indicator This lights when in the auto tuning mode Q AUDYSSEY MULTEO indicator e STEREO This lights when the MultEO is selected In the FM mode this lights when receiving Input mode indicators analog stereo broadcasts D Recording output source indicator TUNER This lights when the REC OUT mode is This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in selected ENGLISH TUNER fa muumumumumm T gee ANTENNA 1 3 E si i E 5 E r E E Ss 1 i b SPEAKERS MONITOR em LOOP ANT mm m ADEL 1
123. ideshow or video functions When using an ASD 1R or ASD 11R Press and hold MODE to set the Remote mode Remote iPod is displayed on the AVR 1909 s display Watching the iPod s screen use AV to select Photos or Videos Press ENTER until the image you want to view is displayed P e TV Out at the iPod s Slideshow Settings or Video Settings must be set to On in order to display the iPod s photo data or videos on the monitor For details see the iPod s operating instructions When viewing an iPod video file select iPod Video in browse mode When using an ASD 3N or ASD 3W e Depending on the type of somefunctions may not operate DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data iPod and the software version 60 ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit gt BUTTON Button only on the main unit BUTTON Button only on the remote control unit gt BUTTON E SOURCE SELECT gt lt ZONE2 REC SELECT gt 61 Other Operations Recording on an External Equipment REC OUT mode You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source P eTo cancel press lt ZONE2 REC SELECT gt then turn lt SOURCE SELECT gt until ZONE2 S
124. is the mode for cinema source Music This is the mode for music source SN Operating from the main remote control unit Cinema mode and Music mode crossover operation is executed with the main remote control unit Press CINEMA or MUSIC P The Music mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot of stereo music Cinema EO Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding Selectable items ON Cinema EO is used OFF Cinema EO is not used Dynamic Range Control Compress dynamic range difference between loud and soft sounds Selectable items Auto Low Mid High OFF P This can be set in the Dolby TrueHD mode EJ Dynamic Range Compression Compress dynamic range difference between loud and soft sounds Selectable items OFF Turn dynamic range compression off Low Low setting Mid Middle setting High High setting P When playing DTS sources this is only displayed for compatible software LFE Adjust the low frequency effects level LFE Variable range 10dB 0dB P For proper playback of the different program sources we recommend setting to the values below Dolby Digital sources 0 dB e DTS movie sources OdB e DTS music sources 10 dB For details on adjusting individual parameters see Adjusting the parameters i page 46 Ce
125. ith the AVR 1909 settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the Example of DIS EU of Default monitor screen Values Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit gt BUTTON Button only on the main unit gt BUTTON In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges the item surrounded by a border is the default value Button only on the remote control unit BUTTON Operations The same operation is possible on the main unit or main remote MENU AV control unit Press MENU or A MENU Selectable items A B A B The menu is displayed X To operate from the main remote control unit be sure to set the SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO m Press AV to select the item you want to set then press ENTER L Press A V again to select the item you want to set RETURN ENTER lt gt EE To change the setting Front Throne Press A V to select the item you want to change then press X1 gt to change the setting SOURCE X To return to the previous item press RETURN CONTROL 1 X Select Default Yes then press 1 to reset to the default setting 5 Press ENTER to enter the setting Rear 6 Press lt MENU gt or A MENU to finish A MENU When MENU or A MENU is pressed the settings made up to
126. lay Status GOOD Signal strength is good MARGINAL Signal strength is marginal WEAK Signal strength is weak NO No signal yoeqheld Adjust the position of the antenna until SIGNAL GOOD is shown on the display Press lt STATUS gt until the channel you want to check example XM001 is displayed Press TUNING and select channel 0 XM000 The radio ID is shown on the display Radio ID I The strength of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be checked at menu Input Setup Antenna Aiming I page 43 56 ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unitand the remote control unit gt BUTTON Button only on the main unit gt BUTTON Presetting Radio Channels Searching Categories Preset Memory 1 Press lt D Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can tune them in easily Up to 56 channels can be preset Button only on the remote control unit gt BUTTON i Channel category 1 Tune in the broadcast channel you want to preset 2 Use lt D to select the category then use A V to select the desired channel Press SHIFT to select the block A to G in which the a channel is to be preset Press lt PRESET gt or CHANNEL to select the preset number 1 to 8 e LOADING is displayed while chann
127. levision power on standby and check if the AVR 1909 goes into standby P If the AVR 1909 does not work please check the following els the menu Manual Setup HDMI Setup HDMI Control I page 32 set to ON e Is the menu Manual Setup HDMI Setup Power Off Control IS page 32 set to ON els the control function used for the television HDMI properly set Check the television operating instructions for details Should any of the operations below be performed the interlocking function may be reset in which case repeat step s 2 and 3 Menu Input Setup Assign HDMI In 125 page 42 setting has changed There is a change to the connection between the equipment and the HDMI or an increase in equipment When you power off AVR 1909 the HDMI control function does not operate Either power on or set to standby Channel Level You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback Sources or to suit your taste as described below Press lt SELECT ENTER gt or CH SELECT ENTER Channel Volume 0 008 SBR 0 0d SBL 0 0048 SL Use A V lt SELECT ENTER gt or CH SELECT ENTER to select the speaker The speaker that can be set switches each time one of the buttons is pressed 3 Use lt gt to adjust the volume X In the case of a subwoofer reducing the volume when it is at 12 dB will change the setting to OFF none When
128. llite Radio Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page iPod cannot be e The input source assigned toleSwitch to the input source 42 CHECK SIRIUS e The SiriusConnect Home Tuner Check that the connections are 18 played iPod Dock is not selected assigned at iPod Dock TUNER is unit is not connected correct Cable is not properly connected e Reconnect 14 displayed e Control dock for iPod s AC Plug the control dock for iPod s ANTENNA The antenna is not connected e Check that the connections are 18 adapter is not connected to AC adapter into a power outlet a o correct power outlet SPIAVEA NO SIGNAL is e The signal cannot be received e Reposition the antenna _ XM Satellite Radio displayed INVALID Channel is not present Select another channel Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page CHANNEL is CHECK KM eThe XM Mini Tuner is not Confirm the XM Mini Tuner is 17 displayed TUNER is installed or not fully seated in the fully seated in the dock and check ACQUIRING e The selected channel is not Reposition the antenna displayed XM Mini Tuner Dock or the XM the XM Mini Tuner dock cable is SIGNAL is currently broadcasting Mini Tuner dock is not connected connected to the AVR 1909 displayed e Displays while SiriusConnect to the AVR 1909 Home Tuner is connected CHECK e The XM antenna is not connected e Check that the XM antenna is 17 Call SIRIUS e Channels are not subscribe
129. ls and red and black polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR 1909 and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly Peel off about 0 03 ft 10 mm of sheathing e from the tip of the speaker cable then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it Insert the speaker cable s core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug Bag a Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 O ohms When using front A and B speakers simultaneously use speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 O ohms Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the and sides touch each other Protection circuit Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is connected Doing so could result in electric shock 11 Protection circuit If the core wires touch the rear panel and the screws etc or the sides touch each other the protection circuit will be activated and the power indicator will flash red at intervals of 0 5 secs If the protection circuit is activated the speaker output is isolated and the power supply goes to
130. mm 65 Operating DENON Audio Components 65 Presetting Operating Preset Components CIT 65 Punenihirovon Function O 68 Sub Remote Control Unit RC 1107 68 Amp Assign Multi zone Connections and Operations Multi zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 69 Multi zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output 71 Multi zone Operations TER RIO REI AIA REI ANONIMA dis 72 Turning inciRowed nandi0ke 72 Selecting the Input Source eet ttre treet etree 79 Adjusting the Volume 72 Turning off the Sound Temporarily eerte entree 79 ENGLISH Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product To ensure proper operation please read this owner s manual carefully before using the product After reading them be sure to keep them for future reference Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product CD Owner s MaNUAl 1 Qo Getting Started 1 Warranty for North America model only 1 4 Service station ler 5 Main remote control RC 1099 R6 AA batteries for BC 10090 Sub remote control RC 1107 RO3 AAA batteries for RC 1107 9 FM indoor antenna AM iere Bin LEE Setup microphone DM A409 Cord length Approx 25 ft 7 6 m 1 EI 5 a n e D E o ENGLISH 0 E 5 a n a
131. nd system setup Audyssey Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics Audyssey Dynamic EO works in tandem with Audyssey MultEO to provide well balanced sound for every listener at any volume level Audyssey Dynamic Volume Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in volume level between television programs commercials and between the soft and loud passages of movies Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is adjusted automatically the perceived bass response tonal balance surround impression and dialog clarity remain the same AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME AUDYSSEY MULTEQ Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories U S and foreign patents pending Audyssey MultEQ is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories Audyssey Dynamic EQ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories Audyssey Dynamic Volume is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based on DVI Digital Visual Interface standards and optimized for use in consumer equipment Non compressed digital video and multi channel audio signals are transmitted with a single connection HDMI is also compatible with HDCP High bandwidth Digital Co
132. ng D 2 suo Cautions on Handling e Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode When traveling or leaving home for long periods of time be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet About condensation If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of he unit and the surroundings condensation dew may form on he operating parts inside the unit causing the unit not to operate properly If this happens let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power urned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature before using the unit Cautions on using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise If so move he mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use Moving the unit Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet Next disconnect the connection cables to other system units before moving the unit Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes Cautions on Installation Note For proper heat dispersal do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure About the Remote Control Unit
133. ntents Protection a technology for protecting copyrights that encrypts digital video signals in the same was as with DVI Deep Color Eliminates on screen color banding for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between colors Enables increased contrast ratio Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and white At 30 bit pixel depth a four times improvement would be the minimum and the typical improvement would be eight times or more xvYCC Next generation xvYCC color space supports 1 8 times as many colors as existing HDTV signals Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately Enables displays with natural vivid colors LipSync Because consumer electronics devices are using increasingly complex digital signal processing to enhance the clarity and detail of the content synchronization of video and audio in user devices has become a greater challenge and could potentially require complex end user adjustments HDMI 1 3 incorporates an automatic video audio synching capability that allows devices to perform this synchronization automatically with total accuracy HDMI HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters NOTE 1 When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals
134. nter Image Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound Variable range 0 0 03 10 Panorama Assign front L R signal also to surround channels for wider sound If the surround effect seems weak set Panorama to ON OFF Selectable items ON E Dimension Shift sound image center to front or rear to adjust playback balance Variable range 0 3 6 E Center Width Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound Variable range 0 3 7 II Delay Time Adjust delay time to control sound stage size Variable range Oms 30ms 300ms H Effect Level Adjust the strength of the surround effect Variable range 1 10 15 I Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the surround signals seems unnatural Room Size Determine size of acoustic environment Selectable items Small Simulate acoustics of a small room Med S Simulate acoustics of a medium small room Medium Simulate acoustics of a medium room Med L Simulate acoustics of a medium large room Large Simulate acoustics of a large room Room Size does not indicate the size of the room in which sources are played AFDM Auto Flag Detect Mode Auto select surround mode by source This function only works for software containing a special identification signal
135. ock for iPod ASD 1R or ASD 11R is connected Selectable items Songs Shuffle all songs Albums Shuffle songs from current album only OFF A When DENON control dock for iPod ASD 3N or ASD 3W is connected Selectable items ON Shuffle mode on OFF P This can be selected for input sources for which Assign is assigned at the iPod Dock setting Cancel shuffle mode Cancel shuffle mode ID Antenna Aiming Check the XM and SIRIUS radio reception sensitivity SIRIUS Input source XM Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength Terrestrial Indicate terrestrial signal strength XM Antenna Aiming Dis Condition Signal strength is strong Signal strength is good Signal strength is marginal SS Signal strength is weak No signal SIRIUS Antenna Aiming Display Condition Signal strength is excellent Signal strength is good Signal strength is weak No signal lll Parental Lock For any channel set the radio reception limits SIRIUS Input source Lock Setting Set the channel radio reception limits CD Press ENTER Using A V l D input the password 4 digits number and press ENTER 3 Select channel by pressing AV and set the lock by pressing 1 b Selectable items Unlock Lock X When a Parental Locked channel
136. odel If there is no video signal flickering of the on screen display is not prevented Mode Prevents flickering of the on screen display when there is no video signal Use this mode if the on screen display does not appear in the Mode 1 as may happen according to the TV being used ENGLISH Quick Select Name Change the Ouick Select name Up to 16 characters can be input Input characters A Z a z 0 9 amp 2 space Default Reset the settings to the default values D Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID Selectable items 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using the AVR 1909 with only the included remote control unit RC 1099 use Remote ID 1 default When using a separately sold remote control unit RC 7000CI etc this function can be used Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver 2Way Remote Make setting for 2 way remote control unit Selectable items Used Use 2 way remote control Do not use 2 way remote control P When using a 2 way remote control unit RC 7000CI and RC 7001RCI sold separately set this to Used For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 36 m ENGLISH El Display ES Adjust display brightness of the receiver El Setup Lock Protect settings from inadvertent change
137. ource is displayed Make a test recording before starting the actual recording e Sources selected with the REC OUT mode are output from ZONE2 as well ein the REC OUT mode the remote control unit s ZONE2 mode buttons cannot be operated Press ZONE2 REC SELECT gt ZONE2 Source is shown on the display Turn lt SOURCE SELECT gt until RECOUT Source is displayed The ISl indicator lights ZONE2 Source ZONE2 TUNER ZONE2 SIRIUS RECOUT SIRIUS gt gt RECOUT TUNER gt RECOUT Source Turn SOURCE SELECT gt to choose the input source to be recorded Play the program source For operating instructions refer to the respective equipment s operating instructions To record FM or AM broadcasts select the broadcast IF page 55 Start recording For operating instructions refer to the respective equipment s operating instructions e The XM digital audio output signals are not output from the OPTICAL2 output connector Digital signals are not output from the analog REC OUT connector Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright holder Input sources for which Delete is selected at Source Delete cannot be selected ENGLISH E E Connections Convenient Functions Player compatible Television compatible with with HDMI HDMI control f
138. over again Error messages examples Cause Measures Auto Setup e Included setup microphone is not connected e Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP MultEQ MIC jack on the main unit Sne Se Not all speakers could be detected Check the speaker connections or eThe front L speaker was not properly Speaker None detected e Too much noise in the room for accurate e Either turn off any device generating noise or move it Auto Setup Audyssey Mul tEQ measurements to be made away Caution A j i TEAM BTC IE AOS emis Try again when the surroundings are quieter mE too high or e Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low forje Check the speaker installation and the direction in Level is too gun accurate measurements to be made which the speakers are facing Adjust the subwoofer s volume Retry Cancel Displayed speaker could not be detected Check the connections of the displayed speaker Auto Setup The front R speaker were not properly Audyssey Mul tEQ detected Um Caution aude Only one channel of the surround speakers g Front gt was detected 6 Sound was output from the R channel ZE when only one surround back speaker was A B Retry4 Cance ld connected The surround back but the surround speaker was not detected Auto Setup e Displayed speaker connected with theje Check the polarities of the displa
139. owing describes operation for the selected zone Turning the multi zone power on and off e Selecting the input source to be played Adjusting and temporarily muting the multi zone volume Listening to the tuner TUNER XM and SIRIUS Operating an iPod Note that the FAVORITES DIRECT PLAY can only be used with the ASD 3N or ASD 3W POWER OFF G POWER ON SOURCE SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME TUNING MUTE a a gt gt SHIFT m gt 00 FAVORITES REPEAT DIRECT PLAY RANDOM POWER OFF Power off POWER ON Power on SOURCE SELECT Switching the input source VOLUME Volume control CHANNEL Preset channel TUNING A Tuning MUTE uting SHIFT Switching the memory block laa kl Auto search cue D Stop KA Play Pause REPEAT 1 track All track repeat play RANDOM 1 track album shuffle play X When using a control dock for iPod ASD 1R or ASD 11R FAVORITES DIRECT PLAY cannot be used 68 ENGLISH 09 suonoeuu e gt E T 2e 01 U09 Souen oz ninp gul uoneuuoju 1041 Dupoou gt ads SUOIEI ENGLISH Amp Assign Multi zone Connections and Operations a N 6 3 E The AVR 1909 is compatible with the following types of playback Multi zone playback ZONE2 Bi amp playback front speakers For bi amp playback use
140. position Now measuring 2n listening position Calculated Cancel C Cancel4 Auto Setup Audyssey Mul tE ep2 Measurement Auto Setup ease place microphond Audyssey Mu I tEQ ear height at surement listening position measurements Calculated Retry C Cancel4 GCalculated Retry4 L Cancel Select Next then press lt The measurement of the 2nd position starts e Select Calculate 4 with V and press lt to proceed to Step 3 2 Move the microphone to the 3rd position and press lt The measurement of the 3rd position starts e Select Calculate 4 with V and press lt to proceed to Step 3 3 Perform 2 repeatedly for the 4th 5th and 6th measurments All the measurements were finished is displayed on the on screen display When you have completed measurements in 6 positions Select Calculate 4 and press 1 to proceed to Step 3 A To cancel Auto Setup Press AV to select Cancel then press lt P After completing a measurement position move the microphone to the next position Measure at 6 positions the main listening position and 5 other surrounding positions Although it is allowable to measure less than 6 positions it is recommended to measure 6 for best results 27 Menu screen 6 ra Auto Setup Audyssey Mu I tEQ Step3 Calculation Calculating Please wait The values obtained f
141. r 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 FCC INFORMATION For US customers FRANCAIS ENGLISH Qi NOTE ON USE OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L UTILISATION 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 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 granted by the FCC to use the product 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
142. r turns off and so does the power Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when the power is in the standby mode When leaving home for long periods of time or when traveling either press POWER to turn off the power or unplug the power cord from the power outlet When the multi zone power is switched on and you want to switch off the main zone power press OFF Selecting the Input Source Select the source using SOURCE SELECT Turn SOURCE SELECT or press SOURCE SELECT to switch between input sources I If Rec Select or Video Select is selected for the input source press SOURCE before turning SOURCE SELECT Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume Either turn MASTER VOLUME or press MASTER VOLUME Variable range The adjustable range will differ depending upon factors such as the type of input signal and the channel level setting 80 0dB 18 0dB Turning Off the Sound Temporarily Muting Press MUTING P e The sound is reduced to the level set at menu Manual Setup Option Setup Volume Control Mute Level To cancel press MUTING again Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume Listening with Headphones Plug the headphones into the PHONES jack on the main unit The sound from the speakers and pre out connectors is automatically cut Be careful not to set the volum
143. repeat step Press V to select Next 4 then press lt to proceed to Step 5 P Distance values that are greater than the actual distance of a speaker may be accurate for speakers with built in filters subwoofers etc This is because these filters add electrical delay distance to the signal that is compensated for by the Auto Setup process Step 5 Store Menu screen D Auto Setup Audyssey Mu I tEC Step5 Store Auto Setup Please select Store Audyssey Mu I tEQ ro store measurement E Store values Storing Please wait Stored Cancel4 The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR 1909 D Select Store then press lt Storing Please wait is displayed on the on screen display while the results are being stored When storing is complete Storing complete Auto Setup is now finished is displayed on the on screen display Disconnect the setup microphone from the AVR 1909 A To cancel storing Press AV to select Cancel a then press lt All the measured auto setup data will be erased Do not turn the power off while the settings are being stored ENGLISH Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation the measuring environment etc an error message is displayed If this happens check the relevant items be sure to take the necessary measures then perform the auto setup procedure
144. rial type Videol Select mode suitable for video playback Video2 Select mode suitable for video and 30 frame film material playback P This can be set when i p Scaler is set to A to H Aspect This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 4801 5761 or 480p 576p input signals from the HDMI output connector Input source DVD HDP TV CBL VCR V AUX Selectable items Full Output at 16 9 aspect ratio Normal Output at 4 3 aspect ratio P This can be set when i p Scaler is set to A to H ENGLISH For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I gt page 22 40 m ENGLISH Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source mes The selectable input modes depend on the input source and Assign setting I page 42 Input Mode Set the input mode for this source TUNER Input source Selectable items Analog EXT IN Play only signals from analog input Play only signals from EXT IN input Input source XM Selectable items Auto EXT IN Play only signals from EXT IN input Automatically detect input signal and perform playback DVD HDP VCR CDR TAPE SIRIUS TV CBL Input source CD V AUX
145. rom the measurements are automatically analyzed and the attributes for each of the speakers in the listening area are determined D Select Calculate 4 at Step 2 then press lt Analysis begins P Analysis takes several minutes to complete The time required for this analysis depends on the number of speakers connected The greater the number of speakers connected the longer analysis will take e Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume or speaker locations after making measurements If changes are necessary make the changes and use the Audyssey MultEO auto setup once again for an updated EO solution For instance if the location or direction of a speaker is altered the Auto Setup should be performed again to ensure the correct EO solution for the new room configuration Step 4 Check Menu screen 6 D Auto Setup Audyssey Mul tEQ item ESpeaker Config Check Distance Check Channel Level Check Crossover Freq Check Next4 When analysis is complete check the analysis results for the following four items CD Make your selection using A V and press ENTER Presence and size of speaker Speaker Config Check Distance of speaker from listening position Distance Check Speaker channel level Channel Level Check Crossover Frequency Crossover Freg Check 2 Use AV to change which speaker is displayed Press RETURN This returns you to analysis results items so
146. rs 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 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the use a mounting accessory recommended by the with care Quick stops excessive force and Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 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 product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should manufacturer e a A product and cart combination should be moved wW uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart AN ft combination to overturn and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect
147. s press and hold down the button When remote mode is active Remote is displayed Selectable mode Browse mode Remote mode Display location Main unit display iPod display Playable Audio file C O files Video file O 1 O 2 Remote Active control unit Gi buttons AVR 1909 iPod X O 1 When using an ASD 3N or ASD 3W control dock for iPod 2 Video may not be output depending on the combination of ASD 1R or ASD 11R and iPod P With the default settings the iPod can be used connected to the VCR iPod connector e Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency components of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound The default setting is Mode3 IG page 51 e Press lt ON STANDBY gt or OFF and set the AVR 1909 s power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod Also switch the input source to one to which the menu iPod dock is not assigned before disconnecting the iPod When using an ASD 3N or ASD 3W control dock for iPod refer to the respective manual to operate Listening to Music ENGLISH P Use A V to select the menu then press ENTER or gt to select the music file to be played Press ENTER or gt Playback starts Stopping playback temporarily During playback press ENTER or gt Press again to resume playback LIFast forwarding or fast reversing During playback either press and hold
148. s compatible with the following format NTSC PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 PAL N PAL M and PAL 60 When SECAM signals of video input are up converted the signals are output in PAL format from the S Video connector When the input signal is a component 1080i or 720p signal the signal upconverted to HDMI is output with that resolution or 1080p When the input signal is a video S Video or component 480i 480p 576i or 576p signals the signal up converted to HDMI is output according to the setting made at Resolution under Input Setup Video Resolution rz page 40 e With assigned input sources TUNER XM SIRIUS and iPod when you output video with Video Select video output in the above table changes depending on the following settings CD When Tuner Information and iPod Information are other than OFF Superimposed S video or Video signal is output When Tuner Information and iPod Information are OFF Signal output is as in the above table See page 36 for Tuner Information and iPod Information setting 80 ENGLISH 3 9 3 2 5 Video convert S VIDEO Input signals Monitor output MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S VIDEO VIDEO x x x x x x x x X X X O X X X VIDEO x x Q x x x S VIDEO x Used x x O O X X S VIDEO VIDEO
149. s for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or headphones 1 5CH STEREO is displayed when Surround Parameter SB CH Out is OFF and Amp Assign is set to except 7 1ch I page 35 48 2 When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE mode the sound will be off balance with a single channel left or right so input to both channels P Depending on the program source being played it may not be possible to achieve a satisfactory surround effect In this case try other modes to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes NOTE When the input signal is DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DTS HD you cannot select DENON original surround mode Direct Playback Selecting the mode Select by turning lt SELECT ENTER gt or pressing DIRECT STEREO Selectable items DIRECT In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high quality sound The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal Input signal Display Analog signal PCM 2ch Dolby Digital source DTS source Other 2 channel digital signals DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT PLIIx CINEMA M DIRECT PLIIx MUSIC M DIRECT 7 1 PCM multi ch Ee For details see page 79 Stereo Playback Selecting the mode Select by turning lt SELECT ENTER gt or pressing DIRECT STEREO Selectable items STEREO This is the mode
150. set to TV wrong Speakers PURE DIRECT mode is set Cancel the PURE DIRECT mode 46 The player is connected using the e High definition 1080i 720p and component input connectors the progressive 480p 576p video No picture e The connections to the HDMI Check the connections 12 monitor is connected using the signals are not down converted appears connectors are faulty video yellow or S Video output Set the player to interlace with HDMI HDMI input setting is improper Check the HDMI input setting 42 connectors 4801 5761 signals connections The monitor is not compatible e Connect a monitor that is 12 Picture cannot be Input source does not match e The video conversion function 15 with copyright protection compatible with copyright recorded recorder s video connection does not work for the REC HDCP protection HDCP connector video or S Video OUT connectors Match the e The HDMI format of the player e Match the HDMI format of the 12 input source and recorder and monitor do not match player and monitor connections No sound is The Manual Setup HDMI Set to TV 32 DVDs cannot be This is not a malfunction Most output from Setup HDMI Audio Out copied on a VCR movie software includes copy the monitor setting is set to Amp i prevention signals and cannot be connected copied with HDMI On screen e When viewing HDMI or 9 connections display is not component video signals via
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152. ss lt 4 Rename Bi Source evel gt to change the input Source I The input source currently selected in the MAIN ZONE is not changed even when the input source within Input Setup is changed For details on how to select set and cancel settings for each menu see Menu Operations I page 22 38 ENGLISH Settings Related to Playing Input Sources El Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations TUNER Input source Selectable items Start P If an FM station cannot be preset automatically select the desired station by tuning it in manually then preset it manually Start the auto preset process Preset Skip Set the preset memories that you do not want to display when tuning A G Select the preset channel s you do not want to display TUNER XM SIRIUS Input source Selectable items ON Display this number Skip I If you set Block Presets to Skip you can skip the preset memory blocks A to G Skip this number Preset Name Assign name to a preset memory Names containing up to 8 characters can be input A1 G8 Select the preset memory number Input source TUNER Characters that can be input A Z a z 0 9 1 amp space EI Video Setting the video source
153. tal fs 48kHz Format 3 2 Offset 4dB Items to be checked Surround Mode The currently set surround mode is displayed SIGNAL The input signal type is displayed fs The input signal s sampling frequency is displayed Format The number of channels in the input signal front surround LFE is displayed Offset The dialogue normalization correction value is displayed Flag MATRIX is displayed if the input signal has undergone matrix processing DISCRETE if the input signal has undergone discrete processing Items to be checked Power Select Source Volume Level Dialogue normalization function This is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources This function automatically corrects the standard signal level for individual program sources The correction value can be checked using STATUS The figure is the correction value when the standard level is corrected 52 ENGLISH O H S HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Preset Station a Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor Shows information about auto surround mode settings Shows information about preset stations 2 The surround mode for which the last memory function was used Menu screen for the different inp
154. ted Turn SOURCE SELECT gt Operation on the remote control unit D Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO and SOURCE CONTROL 2 to ZONE2 main remote control unit 2 Press SOURCE SELECT ENGLISH Adjusting the Volume Operation on the main unit CD Press ZONE2 REC SELECT and select the zone to be adjusted Turn VOLUME to adjust Operation on the remote control unit CD Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO and SOURCE CONTROL 2 to ZONE2 main remote control unit Press VOLUME Variable range 70dB 40dB 18dB P The volume can be increased up to the value set at menu Manual Setup ZONE2 Setup Volume Limit I page 35 e The ZONE2 volume can be adjusted only when ZONE2 is selected at menu Manual Setup Option Setup Amp Assign page 35 Turning off the Sound Temporarily Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO and SOURCE CONTROL 2 to ZONE2 main remote control unit Press MUTING The sound is reduced to the level set at menu Manual Setup ZONE2 Setup Mute Level TS page 35 To cancel either adjust the volume or press MUTING again The setting is canceled when the zone s power is turned off P The source selected for ZONE2 is also output from the recording output connectors NOTE Digital audio signals input from the COAXIAL OPTICAL or HDMI connectors cannot be played in multi zone 72
155. the input source is iPod you cannot perform channel level setting Fader Function This function lets you adjust fade the sound from all the front or rear speakers at once 1 Press lt SELECT ENTER gt or CH SELECT ENTER Pres AV SELECT ENTER or CH SELECT ENTER to select Fader Use lt gt to adjust the volume of the speakers lt front gt rear P The fader function does not affect the subwoofer The fader can be adjusted until the volume of the speaker adjusted to the lowest value is 12 dB Last Function Memory This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby Quick Select Function With this function the currently playing input source input mode mode was set When the power is turned back on the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set surround mode MultEO settings and volume can be stored in the memory Set the input source surround mode MultEQ Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Front Speaker settings and volume to the conditions you want to store Backup Memory rA E The various settings are backed up for about 1 week even if the Press and hold the desired QUICK SELECT until power is turned off or the power cord is disconnected Memory appears on the display The current settings will be memorized Quick Select Defaults Resettin
156. the output of the component connected to the AVR 1909 s OPTICAL2 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2 15 ENGLISH CD Recorder MD Recorder Tape Deck Connections to Other Devices Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals or digital connections if you wish to record digital audio signals depending on the types of connectors on the components being used Carefully check the left L and right R channels and the inputs and outputs and be sure to interconnect correctly CD recorder MD recorder Video Camera Game Console g Tape deck 3 AUDIO Video camera AUDIO AUDIO A UT Game console E VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT SPEAKERS HE SATTUI DOCK CONTROL 9 WAN BM e coax1 ovo are m OPTA FRONT AORB amp 169 CENTER 6 169 SURR BACK E A B 124162 SURROUND 6 162 AMPASSIGN 6 160 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE orta VCR E TV MR we eu mi CEL ei TAPE ms ASSIGNABLE IO 000 DOLBY dra os S HOMI SIRIUS Master Audio o G i av sunaounn recever AVR 1909 16 ENGLISH Component with Multi channel O
157. tivate xmradio ca or call 1 877 GET XMSR 1 877 438 9677 You will need a major credit card XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup Activation normally takes 10 15 minutes but during peak busy periods you may need to keep your XM Ready audio system on for up to an hour When you can access the full lineup on your XM Ready audio system you are done Basic Operation 1 Either turn SOURCE SELECT gt or press SAT TU 1 2 to select XM Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO and SOURCE CONTROL 2 to TUNER IS page 65 Remote Control Unit Operations Use TUNING to select the channel When the channel is tuned in the name of the song and artist are displayed The channel switches continuously when TUNING is pressed and held The artist name song title category and reception level can be checked by pressing STATUS The time default 30 sec for which the on screen display are displayed can be set at menu Manual Setup Option Setup On Screen Display page 36 Press AV lt D to return to the original screen ENGLISH Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 1 Either turn SOURCE SELECT gt or press SAT TU 1 2 to select XM Press STATUS until SIGNAL appears on the display The display will switch as shown below depending on the reception conditions Disp
158. to operate external devices See Remote Control Unit Operations page 65 Listening to FM AM Broadcasts 1 Either turn lt SOURCE SELECT gt or press TUNER to select TUNER Set SOURCE CONTROL 1 to AUDIO and SOURCE CONTROL 2 to TUNER I page 65 Remote Control Unit Operations 3 Press BAND to select FM or AM 4 Tune in the desired broadcast station To tune in automatically Auto Tuning Press MODE to light the AUTO indicator on the display then use TUNING to select the station you want to hear To tune in manually Manual Tuning Press MODE to turn off the display s AUTO indicator then use TUNING to select the station you want to hear P e f the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning tune it in manually e When tuning in stations manually press and hold TUNING to change frequencies continuously e The time default 30 sec for which the on screen display are displayed can be set at Manual Setup Option Setup On Screen Display I page 36 Press AV lt D to return to the original screen Presetting Radio Stations Preset Memory Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily Up to 56 stations can be preset 1 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset 2 Press MEMORY Press SHIFT to select the block A to G in which the station is to be preset Press lt
159. to use and connect the device S 2 Video cassette recorder VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO HDMI AUDIO AUDIO OPTICAL OPTICAL IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT IN OUT IN D gt o A n 1 O t 8 d i IS 1 c EE co E Se EA a A SATTUI IRIUS DI CH g ki V i T U V T H unum i A A SPEAKER IMPEDANCE FRONT AORB 6 16Q CENTER 6 16 SURR BACK A B 12 160 SURROUND 6 16 AMPASSIGN 67169 oT 1 TCR Dot orta WE AC OUTLETS AS ZI four Wo cm DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE tos l Dm rei X LAS ZI com cD F SA sere i tut wa De L AMP ASSIGN 6 i Sd SZ opt 2 ver WwW VER E CBL iPod oPT 2 ER DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE ia I When using a coaxial cable for the digital audio connection make the settings at menu Input Setup Assign Digital In page 42 I e When recording via the AVR 1909 the playback device s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR 1909 s VCR OUT connector Example TV IN S Video cable VCR OUT S Video cable TV IN Video cable VCR OUT Video cable When using a component video cable for the video connection make the settings at menu Input Setup Assign Component In I page 42 Do not connect
160. tore Audio Delay for each input source 51 For details on adjusting individual parameters see Adjusting the parameters I page 46 Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unitand the remote control unit gt BUTTON Button only on the main unit gt BUTTON Menu screen 6 Button only on the remote control unit BUTTON 5 Status Shows information about current settings Information Status 5 1 Status Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Select Source TUNER Auto Surround Mode Name FM AM TU Quick Select lt STATUS gt Preset Station Surround Mode Input Mode Analog El MAIN ZONE Shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE The items displayed differ according to the input source Items to be checked P Select Source Name Surround Mode Input Mode You can also display current status on the main unit s display each time you press lt STATUS gt Rec Select Video Select Source Level MultEO Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Night Mode RESTORER etc ZONE2 Shows information about settings for multi zone ENGLISH Audio Input Signal Shows information about audio input signals Menu screen 5 Information Status 5 2 Audio Input Signal Audio Input Signal Surround Mode HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode DOLBY DIGITAL EX Quick Select SIGNAL Dolby Digi
161. tup Make settings for HDMI video audio output Menu screen 2 Manual Setup 53 1 Speaker Setup 2 2 HDMI Setup G2 HDMI Set 3 Audio Setup FColor he 4 ZONE2 Setup Y ro 5 0ption Setup RGB Range 4 Normal gt Auto Lipsync N OFF 2 2 HDMI Setup HDMI Audio Out 4AMP gt HDMI Control ON DOF F Power Off Control ON OFF E Color Space Make settings for output color space Selectable items YCbCr RGB Output using YCbCr format Output using RGB format P When connected to a monitor with a DVI D connector HDCP compatible using an HDMI DVI converter cable the signals are output in RGB format regardless of this setting ENGLISH RGB Range Make settings for RGB output range Power Off Control Interlock power OFF with HDMI control Selectable items Use video range from 16 black to 235 white Enhanced Video range from 0 black to 255 white Use this setting to avoid black washout P When YCbCr is selected under Color Space RGB Range will have no effect Auto Lipsync Automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video output Selectable items ON OFF ZI HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device Selectable items AMP Use speakers connected to receiver for audio playback TV
162. tup Selectable items Used Manual Not Used After running Auto Setup Selectable items Audyssey Byp L R Used Not Used Audyssey Flat Used Not Used Manual Used Not Used Direct Mode Select MultEO use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode Selectable items ON Use MultEQ OFF Do not use MultEO Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer D Default Reset the settings to the default values D Base Curve Copy Copy the MultEO Audyssey Flat correction curve P Base Curve Copy is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed LI Adjust CH D Select speaker adjustment method Selectable items Each CH Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately L R CH AII CH Adjust tonal quality for all speakers together Adjust tonal quality for each L R speaker pair 2 Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level Selectable items 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz Variable range 20dB 0dB 6dB ZONE2 Setup Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system Menu screen 6 2 Manual Setup 1 Speaker Setup 2 4 ZONE2 Setup 2 HDMI Setup Level Lch 4 0d 3 Audio Setup Rch 14 Dt E EM ud d E Power On Lev Last Mute Lev Full ZONE2 Setup is displayed when ZONE2 is selected with Amp
163. uded in 7 1 channel digital discrete audio signals DVD etc 1 This can be selected when Surround Back Speaker is set to 2spkrs at the menu Manual Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Configuration setting IF page 29 2 This can be selected when Surround Back Speaker is set to 2spkrs or 1spkr at the menu Manual Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Configuration setting 3 This can be selected when playing DTS sources 4 This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a E discrete 6 1 channel signal identification signal Settings can also be made when STANDARD is pressed When using surround back speakers adopt the following settings D Adopt 7 1ch for the Amp Assign setting The default setting for the Amp Assign mode of AVR 1909 is ZONE2 Adopt a setting other than OFF for the SB CH Out setting of Surround Parameter For details on adjusting individual parameters see Adjusting the parameters I page 46 48 m ENGLISH ES ep CH Out Selectable displays during 2 channel source playback Determine whether to use surround back speakers Selectable items ON The surround back channel signal is played OFF The surround back channel signal is not played SUBWOOFER ATT Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT IN mode Selectable items ON The input from the subwoofer channel is attenuated OFF
164. ult in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind 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 powersupply 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 e 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 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacture
165. ume Volume Volume TV VOL Tm CD iPod Ps DVD Blu ray Disc T T DBS Cable T 5 Repeat Repeat Repeat Repeat Volume V Volume V Volume V Volume V Volume V Page search mode once and Browse Switch MODE i Remote scar Calling out Calling out the 8 _ Calling out Calling out Calling out TOP MENU mode the menus top menus the menus the menus the menus im modes i switching Press and hold SETUP Setup Setup Aya _ _ Cursor Cursor 7 Cursor Cursor Cursor operation operation operation operation operation AUDIO Audio Audio BAND PICTURE e x1 Top menu s v js Picture adjust 5 e ADJUST n uM ENTER Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting MEMORY X1 Favorite Preset SUBTITLE z memory memory Subtle Subtitle S g DISPLAY _ _ Switching Switching the _ E Switching Switching Switching the display display the display the display the display RETURN Return Return Return Return Return eet DENON DENON 32 DENON E HITACHI _ ABC HITACHI Prazo cade 111 111 121 108 007 134 Special pes 0 0 D 0 0 Special Remarks D Only one device can be set in the preset memory for each mode When a new preset code is registered the existing code is automatically erased 2 For some brands the DVD remote control buttons may have different fun
166. unction HDMI Control Function control function AUDIO When AVR 1909 is connected to a TV and player compatible with HDMI HDMI AUDIO an S t OUT IN OUT OUT HDMI control function you can perform the following operations L R Settings other than AVR 1909 settings must be made on the gt respective devices Check the operating instructions of each z device for details 2 A AVR 1909 power off can be linked to the TV power off step When you set Output audio from amp in the TV audio output setup operation you can switch the amp power on You can switch audio output devices with a TV operation When outputting from the TV speakers output switches from speakers connected to AVR 1909 You can adjust AVR 1909 volume in the TV volume adjustment yoeqheld operation You can switch AVR 1909 input source through linkage to TV input mg mei M M switching se ae When playing the player the AVR 1909 input function switches to ros E the function of that player T ali a fe Ss Ee ge D cl DI DI FL 1 DANCE SWITCHED TOTAL 120V 1A MAX When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR 1909 connect optical VE rn O digital or analog E If the TV you are using has both connection jacks use the optical 5 m um 2
167. unt human perception and room acoustics Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEO to provide well balanced sound for every listener at any volume level Selectable items ON Use Dynamic EQ function Do not use Dynamic EO function g Operating from the main unit or remote control unit Press DYNAMIC VOLUME r Dynamic EQ Volume ON Dynamic EQ ON Volume OFF 4 Dynamic EQ Volume OFF 3 c I e Dynamic EQ can only be set when auto setup has been performed e After performing Auto Setup the Dynamic EQ setting automatically becomes ON Dynamic EQ cannot be set in the following situations If Auto Setup fails to be completed After running Auto Setup when the number of used speakers has increased from the number of measured speakers e When MultEQ is set to OFF Dynamic EQ is automatically set to OFF Before running Auto Setup and after running Auto Setup if the number of speakers has increased or you pressed DYNAMIC VOLUME Run Audyssey is displayed In this case either perform Auto Setup or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with Auto Setup Parameter Check Restore When you set Dynamic EQ to ON Tone Control and Night Mode are switched OFF Operating conditions for each function e Dynamic EQ When MultEQ is set to ON e Dynamic Volume When Dynamic
168. urning the Power On 54 Selecting the Input Source 54 Operations During Playback 54 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 55 Basic Operation DEER 55 Listening to FM AM Broadcasts 55 Basic Operation 55 Presetting Radio Stations Preset Memory 55 Listening to Preset Stations 56 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 56 Basic Operation SE 56 Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 56 Presetting Radio Channels Preset Memory 57 Listening to Preset ehannelS e a a a E cs Searching GateGoneSe n 157 Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs 57 Basic Operation ctim Un E Mun I IRE ION STE TU TOT NETT TUE 58 Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength and Radio ID 58 Presetting Radio Channels Preset Memory 58 Listening to Preset Channels 00 58 Searching Categories 259 Parental Lock 59 iPod Playback 59 Basic Operation 759 Listening OMNI SIC e ne E 60 Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod 60 Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Ee EE EE 61 Recording on an External Equipment REC OUT mode 61 Convenient Functions MR 62 HDMI Control F nctiiom arena 62 eammelllleveltt s e NE Fader Function Quick Select Function Personal Memory Plus Function 64 Last Function Memory Cei 64 Backup Memory Resetting the Microprocessor SE EE 64 Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit RC 1099 m
169. ut signal types is displayed Menu screen 6 Skaf ti 5 Information 9 SE A Menu screen 3 1 Status 5 3 HDMI Signal Info 1 Status 5 6 Preset Station o 2 Audio Input Signal Information 2 Audio Input Signal A1BE 87 50MH 2 G3 HDMI Information Resolution 3 HDMI Information d o 4 Auto Surround Mode 480p 1 Status l 5 4 Auto Surround Mode 4 Auto Surround Mode n Ee d SEET Color Space X NM ei BRUET Agng SOM o RGB 4 4 4 G4 Auto Surround Mode 2H STEREO eer et E Pixel Depth SE select Digital ATF 90 10MHz 8bits 2CH DOLBY PLIIx cinema A8FM 90 10MHz 3 5 TOH DOLBY DTS SURROUND w lt 5 3 HDMI Monitor Info Multi ch S MULTI CH IN Input source TUNER XM SIRIUS 9 nterface HDMI D Suppo ER Resolution Items to be checked Items to be checked Ai G8 480i p 3 576i p ALE um 7 9 1080 5 0H 60H Analog PCM 2CH Digital 2CH Digital 5 1CH Multi ch o 720p 50H 60H 1080p 50H 60H 1080p 24H o s Quick Select HDMI Signal Information Shows information about quick select settings N The HDMI input signal information is displayed 8 Menu screen 6 Items to be checked nformation o 5 3 Resolution Color Space Pixel Depth 1 Status 2 2 Audio Input Signal o 3 HDMI Information 3 4 Auto Surround Mode 4 F5 Quick Select D 6 Preset Station El HDMI Monitor Information gt The HDMI monitor information is displayed o EI Items to be checked a Items to be checked Interface Support R
170. utput connectors KM connector e The AVR 1909 is an XM Ready receiver You can receive XM Satellite Radio by connecting to the X Blu ray Disc player DVD player Mini Tuner and Home Dock includes home antenna each sold separately and subscribing to the X External decoder service Plug the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on the rear panel SUB FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND ut P n S WOOFER BACK Position the Home Dock antenna near a south facing window to receive the best signal For details see Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs I page 56 57 When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock E R IE I R suoljsauuos XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock sana E r HDMNASSIGNABLE SATTUI SIRIUS wama O T SURROUND DVD w suo TOTAL aono PEE dp DR we Te kan coor ar D CENTER SURROUND SUR BACK AMP ASSIGN Ki e SPEAKERS PIER SURR BACK imba AMPASSIEN pen um HDMI ASSIGNABLE CU g ACOUTLETS AC 120V ms REMOTE CONTROL AOOMTOROOM mei E Wer n DIGITAL ASSIGN
171. utton is e The remote ID of the main unit e Set Remote ID for the main 36 pressed and remote control unit do not unit to 1 DTS sound is not e Blu ray Disc player DVD player s e Set the Blu ray Disc player DVD Meus x i a ees a ioth output audio output setting is not set to player For details refer to the eSettings do not matc e e Match the settings to the remote j j See control unit s SOURCE control unit s SOURCE CONTROL bitstream 2a Ege player DVD players CONTROL switch switch NEE e Blu ray Disc player DVD player is e Use a DTS compatible player not compatible with DTS sound Audio playback Symptom Cause riammesso Page e The AVR 1909 s Decode Mode e Set to the Auto or DTS 41 setting is set to PCM mode No sound is eYou are playing a monaural e The mode is set to something 45 z Gees produced from source TV AM radio broadcast other than STANDARD Dolby HDMI audio e The Manual Setup P EM e Set to AMP 32 center speaker etc in the STANDARD Dolby DTS Surround signals are not Setup M HDMI Audio Out DTS Surround mode output from setting is set to TV No sound The surround mode is set to eSet to a surround playback 45 46 ense Per is produced STEREO DIRECT or PURE mode No sound is The Manual Setup o HDMI Set to TV 32 from surround DIRECT output from Setup HDMI Audio Out speakers the monitor setting is set to AMP
172. woofer 60 e SN Surround speaker Front speaker Ng 2 to 3 feet 60 to 90 cm Surround speakers As seen from above As seen from the side The AVR 1909 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater Dolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories A total of 5 1 channels are played 3 front channels FL FR and C 2 surround channels SL and SR and the LFE channel for low frequencies Because of this there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic sound field with a three dimensional feeling sense of distance movement and positioning is achieved A real overpowering sense of presence is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as well Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is compatible with up to 7 1 channels of discrete digital sound and also improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance It is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby Digital so it offers greater flexibility in response to the source signal and the conditions of the playback equipment Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology developed by Dolby Laboratories using lossless coding technology to faithfully reproduce t
173. x x O O O O x DOLBY D HD AEN TS x x x x x x x x x O O x K x K x DOLBY DIGITAL X x x x x x x x x x x O e e e x 5 DOLBY D D HD PLIIx CINEMA 2 3 x x x x x x x x x Q Q e Q O O x E DOLBY D D HD PLIIx MUSIC 1 3 X X K x x x x x x O O O O O O x d DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx CINEMA ve O x O x x x x x x x x x x x 3 O Ej DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC 3 O x O x x x x x x x X x x x x O DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx GAME S O x Si Xx x x x x x x x x x x x DOLBY PRO LOGIC II CINEMA O x O x x x x x x x x X x x x O DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC x O x X gt x x x x x x x x x O DOLBY PRO LOGIC II GAME O x O x x x x x x x x x x x x O DOLBY PRO LOGIC x O x x xi x x x E x x x x E NOTE E 9 3 xooe This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to None This mode is no available when the surround back speaker setup is set to Can be set when Amp Assign is set to 7 1ch Mode selectable in initial status Mode fixed when AFDM is ON Selectable mode Non selectable mode spkr or None 78 ENGLISH 3 9 3 2 ae 5 Button Input signals PCM DTS HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL Suiround mode Note ANALOG Linear Linear DTS HD SC DISES DTS ES DTS DTS DOLBY DOLBY GE E DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY PCM PCM Master Resolution DSCRT MTRX 5 1ch 96 24 TrueH
174. yed speaker Audyssey Mul tEQ polarities reversed e For some speakers this error message may be a g displayed even if the speaker is properly connected If e Front gt you are sure that the wiring is correct select Skip o o E amp m Retry4 Cancel Skip Select Retry to measure again ING IMA Be sure to turn the power off before checking the speaker connections 28 ENGLISH Parameter Check Manual Setup Check auto setup measurement resulis This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is completed Selectable items Make detail settings for various parameters Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Channel Level Check Crossover Freq Check unit BUTTON EQ Check Button only on the main unit BUTTON Button only on the remote control unit BUTTON Speaker Config Check Distance Check Speaker Setup Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the auto setup procedure P The auto setup results can be set again when Restore is selected Menu screen 6 dnjas SOURCE SELECT lt DIMMER gt Auto Setup 2 Manual Setup Manual Setup Input Setup Parameter Information G1 Speaker Setup HDMI Setup Audio Setup ZONE2 Setup Option Setup

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