Avr 1909

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1909
Owner’s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
Manuale delle istruzioni
Manual del usuario
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA
n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CAUTION:

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect
declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: the plug from the wall socket outlet.
CAUTION EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Following the provisions of 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC Directive.
the unit and must be within easy access by the user.
DO NOT OPEN • ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG
Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt, auf das VORSICHT:
CAUTION: sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den folgenden Standards entspricht: Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen,
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und EN61000-3-3. ziehen Sie bitte den Stecker aus der Wandsteckdose.
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive 2006/95/EC und 2004/108/EC. Der Netzstecker wird verwendet, um die Stromversorgung zum
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE Gerät völlig zu unterbrechen; er muss für den Benutzer gut und
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que l’appareil, auquel se einfach zu erreichen sein.
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of réfère cette déclaration, est conforme aux standards suivants:
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-3-3. PRECAUTION:
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric D’après les dispositions de la Directive 2006/95/EC et 2004/108/EC. Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur,
shock to persons. débranchez la prise de la prise murale.
• DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo prodotto, al quale la La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement
to alert the user to the presence of important operating nostra dichiarazione si riferisce, è conforme alle seguenti normative: l’alimentation de l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000-3-3. facilement.
accompanying the appliance. In conformità con le condizioni delle direttive 2006/95/EC e 2004/108/EC.
ATTENZIONE:
WARNING: QUESTO PRODOTTO E’ CONFORME
Per scollegare completamente questo prodotto dalla rete di
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548
alimentazione elettrica, scollegare la spina dalla relativa presa a muro.
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD La spina di rete viene utilizzata per interrompere completamente
Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que este producto al
l’alimentazione all’unità e deve essere facilmente accessibile
que hace referencia esta declaración, está conforme con los siguientes
estándares: all’utente.
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y EN61000-3-3. PRECAUCIÓN:
Siguiendo las provisiones de las Directivas 2006/95/EC y 2004/108/EC.
Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentación
• EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de la pared.
Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid dat dit produkt, El enchufe de la alimentación eléctrica se utiliza para interrumpir por
waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, in overeenstemming is met de completo el suministro de alimentación eléctrica a la unidad y debe
volgende normen:
de encontrarse en un lugar al que el usuario tenga fácil acceso.
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 en EN61000-3-3.
Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtlijnen 2006/95/EC en 2004/108/EC. WAARSCHUWING:
• ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG Om de voeding van dit product volledig te onderbreken moet de
Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt, vilken detta intyg stekker uit het stopcontact worden getrokken.
avser, uppfyller följande standarder: De netstekker wordt gebruikt om de stroomtoevoer naar het toestel
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN61000-3-3. volledig te onderbreken en moet voor de gebruiker gemakkelijk
Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 2006/95/EC och 2004/108/EC. bereikbaar zijn.
DENON EUROPE FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT:
Division of D&M Germany GmbH Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten
An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal, från nätet.
D-41334 Germany
Stickproppen används för att helt bryta strömförsörjningen till
apparaten, och den måste vara lättillgänglig för användaren.
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SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH
n NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO /
NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN
CAUTION:
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.
• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.
ACHTUNG:
• Die Belüftung sollte auf keinen Fall durch das Abdecken der Belüftungsöffnungen durch
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit. Gegenstände wie beispielsweise Zeitungen, Tischtücher, Vorhänge o. Ä. behindert
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Lassen Sie keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen. werden.
• Avoid high temperatures. • Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub • Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil. • Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei direkte Feuerquellen wie beispielsweise angezündete
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. fern. • Non inserite corpi estranei all’interno dell’unità. Kerzen aufgestellt werden.
• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen. • Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière. • No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo. • Bitte beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der Batterien die örtlich geltenden
Beachten Sie, dass eine ausreichende Belüftung gewährleistet • Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua e dalla • Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat vallen. Umweltbestimmungen.
wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird. polvere. • Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in i apparaten. • Das Gerät sollte keiner tropfenden oder spritzenden Flüssigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
• Eviter des températures élevées. • Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y polvo. • Auf dem Gerät sollten keine mit Flüssigkeit gefüllten Behälter wie beispielsweise Vasen
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de • Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het apparaat aufgestellt werden.
l’installation sur une étagère. binnendringen.
• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature elevate. • Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm. ATTENTION:
Assicuratevi che vi sia un’adeguata dispersione del calore • La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en recouvrant les ouvertures de la ventilation avec des
quando installate l’unità in un mobile per componenti audio. objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus, etc.
• Evite altas temperaturas. • Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit être placée sur l’appareil.
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor cuando está • Veillez à respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque vous jetez les piles usagées.
instalado en la consola. • L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à l’humidité.
• Vermijd hoge temperaturen. • Ne pas poser d’objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase, sur l’appareil.
Zorg er bij installatie in een audiorack voor, dat de door • Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in
het toestel geproduceerde warmte goed kan worden ATTENZIONE:
contact with the unit. • Le aperture di ventilazione non devono essere ostruite coprendole con oggetti, quali
afgevoerd. • Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden, Benzin oder
• Undvik höga temperaturer. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long giornali, tovaglie, tende e così via.
Verdünnungsmitteln in Berührung kommen. • Non posizionate sull’unità fiamme libere, come ad esempio candele accese.
Se till att det finns möjlighet till god värmeavledning vid periods of time. • Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et
montering i ett rack. • Wenn das Gerät längere Zeit nicht verwendet werden soll, • Prestate attenzione agli aspetti legati alla tutela dell’ambiente nello smaltimento delle
un diluant avec l’appareil. batterie.
trennen Sie das Netzkabel vom Netzstecker. • Assicuratevi che l’unità non entri in contatto con insetticidi,
• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil n’est • L’apparecchiatura non deve essere esposta a gocciolii o spruzzi.
benzolo o solventi. • Non posizionate sull’unità alcun oggetto contenente liquidi, come ad esempio i vasi.
pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes. • No permita el contacto de insecticidas, gasolina y diluyentes
• Scollegate il cavo di alimentazione quando prevedete di non
utilizzare l’unità per un lungo periodo di tempo.
con el equipo. PRECAUCIÓN:
• Voorkom dat insecticiden, benzeen of verfverdunner met dit • La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida por haberse cubierto las aperturas con objetos
• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no utilice el equipo toestel in contact komen. como periódicos, manteles, cortinas, etc.
por mucho tiempo. • Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk, bensen och • No debe colocarse sobre el aparato ninguna fuente inflamable sin protección, como velas
• Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkontakt wanneer het thinner kommer i kontakt med apparatens hölje. encendidas.
apparaat gedurende een lange periode niet wordt gebruikt.
• A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas, respete la normativa para el cuidado del medio
• Koppla loss nätkabeln om apparaten inte kommer att
ambiente.
användas i lång tid.
• No exponer el aparato al goteo o salpicaduras cuando se utilice.
• Handle the power cord carefully. • No colocar sobre el aparato objetos llenos de líquido, como jarros.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um. WAARSCHUWING:
Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie den Stecker • De ventilatie mag niet worden belemmerd door de ventilatieopeningen af te dekken met
herausziehen. bijvoorbeeld kranten, een tafelkleed, gordijnen, enz.
• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution. • Plaats geen open vlammen, bijvoorbeeld een brandende kaars, op het apparaat.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon. • Houd u steeds aan de milieuvoorschriften wanneer u gebruikte batterijen wegdoet.
• Manneggiate il cavo di alimentazione con attenzione. • Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan druppels of spatten.
Tenete ferma la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla presa. • Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way. • Plaats geen voorwerpen gevuld met water, bijvoorbeeld een vaas, op het apparaat.
• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado. * (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)
• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät auseinander zu nehmen
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el cordón de • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. oder zu verändern. OBSERVERA:
energía. • Decken Sie den Lüftungsbereich nicht ab. • Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une manière ou • Ventilationen bör inte förhindras genom att täcka för ventilationsöppningarna med föremål
• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig. • Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération. d’une autre. såsom tidningar, bordsdukar, gardiner osv.
Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer deze moet • Non coprite i fori di ventilazione. • Non smontate né modificate l’unità in alcun modo. • Inga blottade brandkällor, såsom tända ljus, får placeras på apparaten.
worden aan- of losgekoppeld. • No obstruya los orificios de ventilación. • Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera. • Tänk på miljöaspekterna när du bortskaffar batterier.
• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt. • De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden beblokkeerd. • Dit toestel mag niet gedemonteerd of aangepast worden. • Apparaten får inte utsättas för vätska.
Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget. • Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna. • Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga om den. • Placera inte föremål fyllda med vätska, t.ex. vaser, på apparaten.
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials
in accordance with the local recycling regulations.
When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local
regulations concerning battery disposal.
This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product
according to the WEEE directive.
HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:

Das Verpackungsmaterial dieses Produktes ist zum Recyceln geeignet und kann wieder verwendet werden. Bitte
entsorgen Sie alle Materialien entsprechend der örtlichen Recycling-Vorschriften.
Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung des Gerätes die örtlichen Vorschriften und Bestimmungen.
Die Batterien dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll geworfen oder verbrannt werden; bitte entsorgen Sie die Batterien gemäß
der örtlichen Vorschriften.
Dieses Produkt und das im Lieferumfang enthaltene Zubehör (mit Ausnahme der Batterien!) entsprechen der WEEE-
Direktive.
UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:

Les matériaux d’emballage de ce produit sont recyclables et peuvent être réutilisés. Veuillez disposer des matériaux
conformément aux lois sur le recyclage en vigueur.
Lorsque vous mettez cet appareil au rebut, respectez les lois ou réglementations en vigueur.
Les piles ne doivent jamais être jetées ou incinérées, mais mises au rebut conformément aux lois en vigueur sur la
mise au rebut des piles.
Ce produit et les accessoires inclus, à l’exception des piles, sont des produits conformes à la directive DEEE.
NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO:

I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformemente alle
normative locali sul riciclaggio.
Per lo smaltimento dell’unità, osservare le normative o le leggi locali in vigore.
Non gettare le batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici.
Questo prodotto e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio sono applicabili alla direttiva RAEE, ad eccezione delle batterie.
ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:

Los materiales de embalaje de este producto son reciclables y se pueden volver a utilizar. Disponga de estos materiales
siguiendo los reglamentos de reciclaje de su localidad.
Cuando se deshaga de la unidad, cumpla con las reglas o reglamentos locales.
Las pilas nunca deberán tirarse ni incinerarse. Deberá disponer de ellas siguiendo los reglamentos de su localidad
relacionados con los desperdicios químicos.
Este producto junto con los accesorios empaquetados es el producto aplicable a la directiva RAEE excepto pilas.
EEN AANTEKENING MET BETREKKING TOT DE RECYCLING:

Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht om zich van elk
afvalmateriaal te ontdoen volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften.
Volg voor het wegdoen van de speler de voorschriften voor de verwijdering van wit- en bruingoed op.
Batterijen mogen nooit worden weggegooid of verbrand, maar moeten volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften betreffende
chemisch afval worden verwijderd.
Op dit product en de meegeleverde accessoires, m.u.v. de batterijen is de richtlijn voor afgedankte elektrische en
elektronische apparaten (WEEE) van toepassing.
OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ÅTERVINNING:

Produktens emballage är återvinningsbart och kan återanvändas. Kassera det enligt lokala återvinningsbestämmelser.
När du kasserar enheten ska du göra det i överensstämmelse med lokala regler och bestämmelser.
Batterier får absolut inte kastas i soporna eller brännas. Kassera dem enligt lokala bestämmelser för kemiskt avfall.
Denna apparat och de tillbehör som levereras med den uppfyller gällande WEEE-direktiv, med undantag av
batterierna.
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n Contents Option Setup··················································································29
Menu Operations a Amp Assign·············································································29
s Volume Control········································································30
Operations······················································································ 17
Getting Started d Source Delete··········································································30
Example of Display of Default Values········································· 17
f On-Screen Display···································································30
Accessories······················································································3 Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display···················· 18
g Quick Select Name··································································31
Cautions on Handling······································································3 Menu Map······················································································ 19
h Remote ID Setup·····································································31
Cautions on Installation··································································3 j 2Way Remote··········································································31
About the Remote Control Unit·····················································3 k Display·····················································································31
Inserting the Batteries····································································3 Auto Setup l Setup Lock···············································································31
Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit·································4
Part Names and Functions·····························································4 Preparations···················································································20
Front Panel······················································································4 Auto Setup·····················································································21
a Start Menu···············································································21
Input Setup
Display····························································································5
Rear Panel·······················································································6 s Parameter Check·····································································23
Settings Related to Playing Input Sources·································33
Remote Control Unit·······································································7 Error Messages·······································································23
a Auto Preset··············································································33
s Preset Skip···············································································33
d Preset Name············································································33
Connections Manual Setup f Video························································································33
g Input Mode··············································································34
Preparations·····················································································8 Speaker Setup···············································································24 h Rename···················································································35
Cables Used for Connections·························································8 a Speaker Configuration·····························································24 j Source Level············································································35
Video Conversion Function·····························································9 s Subwoofer Setup·····································································25 k Assign······················································································35
On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and d Distance···················································································25 l iPod··························································································36
HDMI Output··················································································9 f Channel Level··········································································25
Speaker Connections······································································9 g Crossover Frequency·······························································26
Speaker Installation·········································································9 h Front Speaker Setup································································26 Surround Modes
Speaker Connections···································································· 10 HDMI Setup····················································································26
Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors·························· 11 a Color Space··············································································26 q Standard Playback···································································36
Connecting the Monitor································································ 12 s RGB Range··············································································26 Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources···································36
Connecting the Playback Components······································· 12 d Auto Lipsync············································································26 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)···········37
Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player ··················································· 12 f HDMI Audio Out······································································26 w DSP Simulation Playback························································37
CD Player······················································································ 13 g HDMI Control···········································································26 e Direct Playback·········································································37
iPod®· ··························································································· 13 h Power Off Control····································································27 r Stereo Playback········································································37
TV/CABLE Tuner··········································································· 13 Audio Setup···················································································27 Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode·········································38
Connecting the Recording Components····································· 14 a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level·························································27
Video Cassette Recorder······························································ 14 s 2ch Direct/Stereo·····································································27
d Dolby Digital Setup··································································28
CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck····································· 14 Parameter
Connections to Other Devices······················································ 14 f Auto Surround Mode·······························································28
Video Camera / Game Console····················································· 14 g EQ Preset················································································28 Adjusting the parameters·····························································38
Component with Multi-channel Output connectors······················ 15 ZONE2 Setup·················································································29 Surround Parameter······································································39
Antenna terminals········································································· 15 a Level Lch·················································································29 Surround Parameter······································································39
Multi-zone····················································································· 16 s Level Rch·················································································29 Tone······························································································41
External Controller········································································ 16 d Volume Limit············································································29 Audyssey Settings········································································41
Connecting the Power Cord························································· 16 f Power On Level·······································································29 RESTORER···················································································43
Once Connections are Completed··············································· 16 g Mute Level···············································································29 Night Mode···················································································43
Audio Delay···················································································43

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Information Remote Control Unit Operations

Status·····························································································44 Operating DENON Audio Components·······································56
a MAIN ZONE·············································································44 Presetting·······················································································56
s ZONE2·····················································································44 Operating Preset Components·····················································56
Audio Input Signal·········································································44 Punch Through Function······························································59
HDMI Information··········································································45
a HDMI Signal Information·························································45
s HDMI Monitor Information······················································45
Auto Surround Mode····································································45 Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and
Quick Select···················································································45 Operations
Preset Station················································································45
Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function··················60
Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output············61
Playback Multi-zone Operations··································································62
Turning the Power On and Off······················································62
Preparations···················································································46 Selecting the Input Source····························································62
Turning the Power On···································································46 Adjusting the Volume····································································62
Selecting the Input Source····························································46 Turning off the Sound Temporarily···············································62
Operations During Playback··························································46
Playing Video and Audio Equipment···········································47
Basic Operation·············································································47
Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts··················································47 Other Information· ··························································63
Basic Operation·············································································47
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)··································47
Listening to Preset Stations··························································47
RDS (Radio Data System)·····························································48 Troubleshooting································································71
RDS Search···················································································48
PTY Search····················································································49
TP Search······················································································49
RT (Radio Text)···············································································49
Specifications····································································· 74
iPod® Playback··············································································50
Basic Operation·············································································50
Listening to Music········································································51
Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod·································51 List of preset codes· ····························End of this manual
Other Operations and Functions

Other Operations···········································································52
Recording on an External Equipment (REC OUT mode)···············52
Convenient Functions···································································53
HDMI Control Function·································································53
Channel Level···············································································54
Fader Function··············································································54
Quick Select Function···································································55
Personal Memory Plus Function···················································55
Last Function Memory··································································55
Backup Memory············································································55
Resetting the Microprocessor······················································55

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper
operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the Cautions on Handling About the Remote Control Unit
Connections
product.
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. • Before turning the power switch on In addition to the AVR-1909, the included remote control unit (RC-
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are 1099) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
no problems with the connection cables. q DENON system components
• Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is w Non-DENON system components
Accessories
Setup
set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long • By setting the preset memory (vpage 56 ~ 58)
periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. outlet.
Inserting the Batteries
Playback
• About condensation
q Owner’s manual....................................................................... 1
If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid.
w Getting Started......................................................................... 1
the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on
e Service station list.................................................................... 1
Remote Control
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate
r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 1.6 m)................................. 1
properly.
t Remote control (RC-1099)........................................................ 1
If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power
y R6/AA batteries........................................................................ 2
turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature w Load the two batteries properly as indicated
u FM indoor antenna................................................................... 1
before using the unit. by the marks in the battery compartment.
i AM loop antenna...................................................................... 1
o Setup microphone • Cautions on using mobile phones
Multi-zone
Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move R6/AA
(DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 7.6 m)................................... 1
the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.
r t u i o • Moving the unit e Put the rear cover back on.
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power
Information
outlet.
NOTE
Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate
moving the unit. even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.
• The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.
• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the
• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction,
Troubleshooting
actual unit for explanation purposes.
following the “q” and “w” marks in the battery compartment.
• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
Cautions on Installation • Do not use two different types of batteries.
• Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.
Note: • Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in
Specifications
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined flames.
space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. • If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
b • Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in
b Note use for long periods.
b b • When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and
Wall insert them as quickly as possible.

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Operating Range of the Remote Control Part Names and Functions

Getting Started
Unit
For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
Front Panel
Connections
W3 W2 W1 W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5
Setup
30°
Playback
30°
W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 E0 E1 E2 E3
Remote Control
Approx. 7 m
NOTE
The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
Multi-zone
strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared q w e rt y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

light.
q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY)······························ (46) Q2 RETURN button········································································ (17)
w Power indicator········································································ (46) Q3 SELECT/ENTER knob······························································· (17)
Information
e Power switch (hON jOFF)··················································· (46)

r Headphones jack (PHONES)···················································· (46)
• The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way
t INPUT MODE button·························································· (15, 34) as the cursor o and p buttons on the remote control unit.
y SPEAKERS button······························································ (26, 46)
Troubleshooting
u ZONE2 ON/OFF button···························································· (62)

i QUICK SELECT buttons··························································· (55)
o V. AUX INPUT connectors
Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use • The control functions in the same way as the cursor o button when
them. turned counterclockwise, as the cursor p button when turned
Specifications
clockwise.
• The control functions in the same way as the ENTER button when
pressed the knob.
Q4 Cursor buttons (ui)······························································· (17)
Q5 MASTER VOLUME control knob············································· (46)

Q6 AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME indicator···························· (42)
Q0 SETUP MIC jack········································································ (20)
Q7 HD AUDIO indicator································································· (37)
Q1 MENU button·············································································(17)

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Q8 Master volume indicator
Display
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Q9 Display
W0 Remote control sensor······························································ (4)
W1 ZONE2/REC SELECT button·············································· (52, 62) Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i u y
W2 SOURCE SELECT knob···························································· (46)
Connections
W3 SOURCE button········································································ (46)
W4 STATUS button········································································ (44)
W5 DIMMER button········································································ (31)
W6 RESTORER button···································································· (43)
Setup
W7 BAND button············································································ (47)
W8 SHIFT button············································································· (47) q w e r t
Playback
W9 PRESET buttons······································································· (47)
E0 TUNING buttons······································································· (47) q Input signal indicators Q1 NIGHT indicator
E1 MULTEQ button······································································· (41) w Input signal channel indicators This lights when the night mode is selected.
Remote Control
E2 DYNAMIC VOLUME button····················································· (42) These light when digital signals are input. Q2 RESTORER indicator
b About Dynamic Volume e Information display This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem of large variations The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other Q3 HDMI indicator
in volume level between television programs, commercials, and information are displayed here. This lights when playing using HDMI connections.
between the soft and loud passages of movies.
r Output signal channel indicators Q4 Decoder indicators
Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that
t Front speaker indicator These light when the respective decoders are operating.
Multi-zone
as the playback volume is adjusted automatically, the perceived
bass response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog These light according to the settings of the front A and B Q5 Tuner reception mode indicators
clarity remain the same. speakers. This lights according to the reception conditions when the input
b About Dynamic EQ y ZONE2 output indicator source is set to “TUNER”.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound This lights when the power for the ZONE2 is turned on. • AUTO
Information
quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human This lights when in the auto tuning mode.
u Master volume indicator • STEREO
perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in
tandem with Audyssey MultEQ® to provide well-balanced sound i AUDYSSEY MULTEQ indicator In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo
for every listener at any volume level. This lights when the MultEQ is selected. broadcasts.
• TUNED
Troubleshooting
E3 RDS button········································································· (48, 49) o Input mode indicators
This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
Q0 Recording output source indicator
• RDS
This lights when the REC OUT mode is selected.
This lights when receiving RDS broadcasts.
Specifications

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Rear Panel
Getting Started
Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i
Connections
Setup
Q4
Q5
Playback
Remote Control
Multi-zone
Information
Troubleshooting
q w e r t y u
q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·········· (12 ~ 14) u AC OUTLET··············································································· (16) Q3 DOCK CONTROL jack······························································· (13)
w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO)································· (12 ~ 14) i AC inlet (AC IN)········································································· (16) Q4 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors·········································· (12 ~ 14)
Specifications
e EXT. IN connectors··································································· (15) o Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS)·············································· (10) Q5 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors·······································(12, 13)
r REMOTE CONTROL jacks························································ (16) Q0 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA)··················· (15)
t PRE OUT connector·································································· (10) Q1 HDMI connectors···························································(11, 12, 14)
y ZONE2 connectors··································································· (16) Q2 RF/RC 2WAY jack······································································ (16)

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Getting Started
[ Front ] [ Rear ]
Q1 q Indicator······················································· (56) q ZONE2 power buttons································ (62)
q w Power buttons············································· (46) w Source select buttons································· (46)
Connections
e QUICK SELECT buttons························ (46, 55) e Video select button (V.SEL)························ (33)
w
r Source select buttons································· (46) r Tuner system buttons································· (47)
e t System buttons··········································· (53) q y t Test tone button (TEST)····························· (25)
y AUDIO DELAY button································· (43) y MAIN ZONE power buttons (MAIN)·········· (62)
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r u Cursor buttons (uio p)·························· (38) u Surround mode buttons······················· (37, 38)
i DYNAMIC VOLUME button························ (42) i Amp menu button (A. MENU)···················· (17)
Playback
o RESTORER button······································· (43) w o Input mode button (INPUT)·················· (15, 34)
Q0 SOURCE CONTROL switches··············· (17, 56) Q0 Enter button (ENT)································ (17, 38)
Q1 Remote control signal transmitter·············· (4) e Q1 RETURN button··········································· (17)
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Q2 Master volume control buttons················· (46) Q2 Cursor buttons (uio p)·························· (17)
t Q3 MUTING button··········································· (46) u
Q4 NIGHT button·············································· (43)
Q2 i
Q5 MULTEQ button·········································· (41) o
r
Q6 Channel select (CH SEL) /
Multi-zone
Q0
ENTER button·············································· (38)
Q3
Q1
y Q4 Q2
Information
t
u
i Q5
o Q6
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Q0
Specifications
NOTE
• The SAT TU1/2 button cannot be used.
• If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

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Getting Started
Connections
Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats
are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the types of Preparations
Connections
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 Cables Used for Connections
respective connection items below.
Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
NOTE
Setup
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been Audio cables Video cables
completed.
Playback
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of Coaxial digital connections Component video connections
the other components. (Green) (Y)
(Orange)
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left,
(Blue) (PB/CB)
right with right). Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable
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• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing (Red) (PR/CR)
so can result in humming or noise. Optical digital connections Component video cable
S-Video connections
Optical cable
Multi-zone

Analog connections (stereo)
S-Video cable
(White) L L
(Red) R R Video connections

Information
Stereo pin-plug cable (Yellow)

75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable
Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)
(Black) Audio and video cables

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Pin-plug cable HDMI connections
Speaker connections

19-pin HDMI cable
Specifications
Speaker cables Signal direction

Audio signal: Video signal:
Output Input Output Input
Input Output Input Output

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Video Conversion Function Speaker Connections
Getting Started
• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1909 into the
format used to output the video signals from the AVR-1909 to a monitor.
• The AVR-1909’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Speaker Installation
Digital video signals : HDMI
The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and
Connections
Analog video signals : Component video, S-Video and Video
a monitor.
GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-1909H Subwoofer Center speaker
High picture Surround back speakers
Setup
quality playback HDMI connector HDMI connector
Playback
Component video Component video Monitor
connectors connectors
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S-Video connector S-Video connector
Video connector Video connector

Video input Monitor output Front speakers
Multi-zone
terminals terminals Place the front speakers to the
Surround speakers
sides of the monitor or screen and
: When 480i/576i signals are input
as flush with the screen surface as
possible.
Information
• When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video
input connector.
The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1909.
• The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-1909 can be checked at
menu “Information” – “HDMI Information” (vpage 45).
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FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK
NOTE CENTER SUBWOOFER
L R L R L R 1 speaker
• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.
7.1-channels
• 1080p component input video signals cannot be output to anything other than component video S S S S S S S – S
(FRONT A+B)
connectors.
• 480p/576p, 1080i and 720p component video input signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video 7.1-channels S S S S S S S – S
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format. 6.1-channels S S S S S – – S S
• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video
conversion function might not operate. 5.1-channels S S S S S – – – S
3.1-channels S S S – – – – – S
2.1-channels S S – – – – – – S
On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI 2-channels S S – – – – – – –
Output
• When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-1909, the on-screen display appears when
the MENU button on the main unit or the A.MENU button on the remote control unit is operated.
• When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-1909, the characters of the on-screen
display are not displayed over the picture.

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Connecting the Speaker Cables
Speaker Connections
Getting Started
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being
Example: 5.1 / 7.1-channels connected to the AVR-1909, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.
Front speakers A Subwoofer Center speaker

1 Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker cable,
then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it.
Connections
Subwoofer
(L) (R)
with built-in
amplifier 2 Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it.
Setup
w q w q
3 Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to the hilt into the speaker
*/ w q
terminal.
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4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.

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NOTE
• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using front A and B speakers simultaneously,
use speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms.
• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. The
Multi-zone
protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch each
other (v “Protection circuit”).
• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is connected. Doing so could result in electric
shock.
Information
Protection circuit
If the core wires touch the rear panel and the screws etc., or the ± sides touch each other, the protec-
tion circuit will be activated and the power indicator will flash red at intervals of 0.5 secs.
b L : Left If the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is isolated, and the power supply goes to the
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R : Right standby state. If the power supply is turned off, after the power supply cord is withdrawn, please con-
firm that speaker cable and input cable are connected.
(L) (R)
Also, if replaying large sound levels by using a speaker having an impedance less than that specified (eg,
(L) (R)
4 Ω/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.
w qw q w qw q
In this case, please switch off the power supply, and wait until the AVR-1909 has cooled down, and the
Specifications
surrounding ventilation is good.

Even if there are no problems with the surrounding ventilation and connections, in the event of the pro-
Surround speakers Surround back tection circuit becoming activated, due to thinking that the AVR-1909 has failed, please contact DENON
speakers Service center after switching off.
NOTE
For surround back speakers :
• When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).
For ZONE2 speakers :
• When outputting audio from the surround back speakers with ZONE2, set to “ZONE2” with “Manual
Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” from the menu. For multi-zone connection and operation, see
“Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” (vpage 60 ~ 62).
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NOTE
Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors
Getting Started
• The audio signals output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be restricted
With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. by the connected device.
• Video signals are not output properly when using devices that are not HDCP-compatible.
Blu-ray Disc • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this
player / case, switch the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is
DVD player Monitor
Connections
compatible.
• If the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” setting (vpage 26) is set to
)%.* )%.*
065 */ “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
Setup
logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product).
• If the monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player does not support Deep Color, deep color signal transfer
is not possible.
Playback
• If the monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not
possible.
• If the monitor does not support “Auto Lipsync Correction” function, this function will not work.
• The AVR-1909 is compatible with the HDMI’s CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. Please note
Remote Control
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.
Multi-zone
• 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.
• If 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.
Information
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
Troubleshooting
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
b The AVR-1909 is equipped for HDMI Compatible Discs
Details due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc.
version 1.3a. This version is compatible audio format (examples)
with other versions, allowing connection
2-channel linear 2ch 32-192 kHz CD, DVD-Video,
to all components equipped with an HDMI Copyright protection system (HDCP)
Specifications
PCM 16/20/24 bits DVD-Audio
connector. In order to play the digital video and audio signals of a Blu-ray, DVD- Video or DVD-Audio disc using HDMI/
b The AVR-1909 is compatible with 30- and 36- Multi-channel 8ch 32-192 kHz DVD-Audio,
DVI connections, both the connected Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player and monitor must be equipped for
bit Deep Color. linear PCM 16/20/24 bits Blu-ray
a copyright protection system called “HDCP” (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video HDCP is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of the
Dolby Digital Plus, devices.
Dolby TrueHD, Bitstream Blu-ray The AVR-1909 is HDCP-compatible. For details on the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player or monitor you are
DTS-HD using, refer to its operating instructions.
• By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-1909.
• To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI
Audio Out” – “TV” (vpage 26).
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Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components

Getting Started
• Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”). Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
• With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. correctly.
• To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI
Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” to “TV” (vpage 26).
Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player
Connections
Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

b When connected to a Blu-ray Disc player, and playing Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus,
connect the HDMI.
Setup
Monitor Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player

7*%&0 7*%&0 "6%*0
Playback
)%.* 7*%&0 47*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 )%.* 7*%&0 47*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 "6%*0 $0"9*"-
*/ */ */ */ 065 065 065 065 065 065
: 1# 13 : 1# 13 - 3
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b L R
L R
Multi-zone
Information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
NOTE
• The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. For details, see the When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup”
monitor’s operating instructions. – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 35).
• The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.
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CD Player iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner
Getting Started
Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD- Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
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.
Connections
iPod
TV tuner
7*%&0 "6%*0
CD player 7*%&0 47*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 "6%*0 015*$"-
065 065 065 065 065
"6%*0
Setup
: 1# 13 - 3
"6%*0 $0"9*"- "4%/8
065 065
- 3
Playback
L R
L R R L
Remote Control
L R
L R R L
Multi-zone
Information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to When using a coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at
make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital the VCR (iPod) connector. menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 35).
In” (vpage 35). • 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” (vpage 35).
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Connecting the Recording Components CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck

Getting Started
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to
correctly. record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used.
Video Cassette Recorder

Connections
Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

Video cassette recorder
"6%*0 7*%&0 7*%&0 "6%*0 CD recorder /
Setup
015*$"- "6%*0 47*%&0 7*%&0 )%.*

7*%&0 47*%&0 "6%*0 015*$"- MD recorder /
065 065 065 065 */ */ */ */
- 3
065
- 3 Tape deck
Playback
"6%*0
"6%*0 - L L
R R */ R R
L L 3
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"6%*0 - L L
065 3 R R
L R L R
Connections to Other Devices

Multi-zone
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
correctly.
Information
Video Camera / Game Console

Troubleshooting
Video camera /
Game console
"6%*0
3
"6%*0 R R
Specifications
065 - L L
• When recording via the AVR-1909, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable 7*%&0
used to connect the AVR-1909’s VCR OUT connector.
7*%&0
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable 065
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” (vpage 35).
NOTE
Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-1909’s OPTICAL2 output connector to
any input connector other than OPTICAL2.
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Component with Multi-channel Output Antenna terminals Connection of AM antennas
Getting Started
1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. 3. Return the lever.
connectors An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player /

External decoder Direction of broadcasting station
Connections
"6%*0
46#
800'&3
'30/5 $&/5&3 463306/% 463306/%
#"$, AM loop antenna NOTE
- 3 - 3 - 3
(supplied) FM antenna • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.
• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM
loop antenna.
Setup
L R L R L R
75 Ω/ohms • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal
Coaxial cable parts of the panel.
Playback
L R L R L R
Remote Control
FM indoor
antenna
Multi-zone
(supplied)
Information
AM outdoor
antenna
Ground
Troubleshooting
n AM loop antenna assembly
Remove the vinyl tie and take out
the connection line.
Specifications
Bend in the reverse direction.
• 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 remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” or make the settings at
menu “Input Setup” – “Input Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN” a. With the antenna on top of any
(vpage 34). stable surface.
• The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu-ray Disc
player / DVD player (vpage 12). Mount
b. With the antenna attached to a
wall.
Installation hole Mount

on wall, etc.
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Multi-zone External Controller Connecting the Power Cord

Getting Started
RF remote receiver Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the
ZONE2 out Connections
power cord.
If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out
connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 3$3$*
To household
Connections
at the same time (vpage 60 ~ 62).

power outlet
Power cord (AC 230 V, 50 Hz)
Pre-main amplifier (supplied)
(ZONE2)
"6%*0
Setup
"6%*0
*/
- 3 Connection to the AC outlet
Playback
• This outlet supply power to external audio

devices.
L R • The power supplied from this outlet turns on
and off together with the set’s power switch.
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• Audio equipment with a total power

Extension jack for future use. consumption of 100 W (0.43 A) can be
L R
(Connect devices corresponding with connected.
room to room function to this jack.)
NOTE
• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause
Multi-zone
noise.
• Only use the AC outlet to plug in audio equipment. Do not use
them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything other than audio
equipment.
Information
Once Connections are

Completed
Troubleshooting
Turning the Power On (vpage 46)

• When using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-
"69 7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold
Specifications
065 Input Output

separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller
Infrared Infrared
retransmitter sensor
is possible.
The AVR-1909’s status information as well as iPod can be browsed
watching the RF Remote Controller’s display. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the respective devices.
NOTE • When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF
• For the audio output, use high quality pin-plug cords so that no Remote Receiver, make the settings at menu “Manual Setup”
induction humming or noise is produced. – “Option Setup” – “2Way Remote” – “Used” (vpage 31).
• For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices,
refer to the respective devices’ operating instructions.
• To conduct multi-zone playback, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone
Connections and Operations” (vpage 60 ~ 62).
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Getting Started
Menu Operations
With the AVR-1909, settings and operations for most functions can be
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the Example of Display of Default
Connections
monitor screen.
Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Values
unit BUTTON
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON>
In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item
Button only on the remote control unit [BUTTON]
Operations surrounded by a border is the default value.
Setup
The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control
unit.
<MENU> ui
Playback
[Selectable items] A B A+B
1 Press <MENU> or [A.MENU].
The menu is displayed.
b To operate from the remote control unit, be sure to set the
Remote Control
[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.
2 Press ui to select the item you want to set, then

press ENTER.
3 Press ui again to select the item you want to set,
Multi-zone
then press ENTER.
RETURN ENTER, op
[Front]
4 To change the setting:
Press ui to select the item you want to change, then
Information
press o p to change the setting.
[SOURCE b To return to the previous item, press RETURN.
b Select “Default Yes”, then press o to reset to the default
CONTROL 1] setting.
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[Rear]
5 Press ENTER to enter the setting.
6 Press <MENU> or [A.MENU] to finish.
Specifications
[A. MENU] ENTER
uiop
RETURN
When <MENU> or [A.MENU] is pressed, the settings made up to that
point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off.
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Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display

Getting Started
Some typical examples are described below.
GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH

Screen title
Connections
MENU
*MENU 1.Auto Setup
Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup
3.Input Setup
Submenu title 4.Parameter
5.Information
Setup
Playback
1-1.Start Menu
Audyssey MultEQ
*Start Menu Step1:Speaker Detection
Start• Press o to execute Please place microphone
at ear height at
Remote Control
main listening position.

Currently selected line Front Sp. A
Amp Assign
Start
Cancel
3-1.Assign
Current setting
Multi-zone
*Assign Digital In : OPT1

Digital :•OPT1 –
iPod Dock : None
Press op to change the setting
Information
3-4.Rename
Use ui to input characters.
*Rename:DVD
•DV¡ –
Troubleshooting
Use op to change the character input DVD : DV

position.
Default Yes
3-4.Rename
Specifications
*Rename:DVD
Rename•– Clear
When highlighted, press i to select DVD : DVD-3930
“Default Yes”.
Default Yes
The selected setup menu number is shown in the master volume indicator section of the display.
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Menu Map
Getting Started
MENU Auto Setup (vpage 20 ~ 23)
n Start Menu n Parameter Check
1.Auto Setup • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Speaker Configuration Check
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2.Manual Setup • Step 2: Measurement • Distance Check
3.Input Setup • Step 3: Calculation • Channel Level Check
4.Parameter • Step 4: Check • Crossover Frequency Check
5.Information • Step 5: Store • EQ Check
• Restore
Setup
Manual Setup (vpage 24 ~ 31)
Playback
n Speaker Setup (vpage 24 ~ 26) n Audio Setup (vpage 27, 28) n Option Setup (vpage 29 ~ 31)
• Speaker Configuration • EXT. IN Subwoofer Level • Amp Assign
• Subwoofer Setup • 2ch Direct/Stereo • Volume Control
• Distance • Dolby Digital Setup • Source Delete
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• Channel Level • Auto Surround Mode • On-Screen Display
• Crossover Frequency • EQ Preset • Quick Select Name
• Front Speaker Setup n ZONE2 Setup (vpage 29) • Remote ID Setup
Information Parameter n HDMI Setup (vpage 26, 27) • Level Lch • 2Way Remote
(vpage 44, 45) (vpage 38 ~ 43) • Color Space • Level Rch • Display
• RGB Range • Volume Limit • Setup Lock
n Status n Surround Parameter
• Auto Lipsync • Power On Level
Multi-zone
• MAIN ZONE • Mode
• HDMI Audio Out • Mute Level
• ZONE2 • Cinema EQ
• HDMI Control
n Audio Input Signal • DRC
• Power Off Control
n HDMI Information • Dynamic Range Compression
n Auto Surround Mode • LFE
Information
n Quick Select • Center Image
Input Setup (vpage 32 ~ 36)
n Preset Station • Panorama
• Dimension n TUNER (FM/AM) n CD, CDR/TAPE, DVD, HDP, TV/
• Center Width • Auto Preset CBL, VCR, V.AUX
• Delay Time • Preset Skip • Assign
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• Effect Level • Preset Name • Video
• Room Size • Video • Input Mode
• AFDM • Input Mode • Rename
• SB CH Out • Rename • Source Level
• SW ATT • Source Level • iPod
• Subwoofer
n Tone
Specifications
• Tone Control
• Bass
• Treble
n Audyssey Settings
• MultEQ
• Dynamic EQ
• Dynamic Volume
• Setting
n RESTORER
n Night Mode
n Audio Delay
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Getting Started
Auto Setup
• Audyssey MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Preparations
Connections
your home theater.
1
Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to
• Audyssey MultEQ optimizes a large listening area where one or
unit BUTTON more listeners are seated. the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone The auto setup screen appears automatically.
Button only on the remote control unit [BUTTON] (DM-A409) successively at multiple positions throughout the
Setup
listening area as shown in Example q. For best results, it is strongly

recommended to measure 6 positions so that the measurements Sound
receptor
MASTER VOLUME ui have the proper spatial weighting.
Playback
Even if the listening environment is small as shown in Example w,

measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment
results in more effective correction.
2
Remote Control
Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand

Example q Example w
with the microphone pointing directly up towards the
ceiling.
( :Measuring positions)
Multi-zone
SETUP MIC jack RETURN ENTER, o p

*M *M
[Front] Setup
Information
microphone
MASTER VOLUME
b Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements.
Troubleshooting
About the main listening position (*M) Be sure that the path from microphone to the speakers is not
blocked by objects. Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat
The main listening position refers to the most central position where
back or wall as sound reflections may give inaccurate results.
one would normally sit within the listening environment.
[Rear] MultEQ uses the measurements from this position to calculate
speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value
for the subwoofer.
Specifications
When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting

ENTER the auto setup procedure:
uio p • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible
RETURN • If this is not possible then set
To make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 24 ~ 26. • Volume : “12 o’clock” position
• Crossover frequency : “Maximum/Highest Frequency”
• Low pass filter : “Off”
• Standby mode : “Off”
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NOTE NOTE n Amp Assign
Getting Started
Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment.
• Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup • Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEQ automatic
speaker setup. This is part of normal operation. If there is background You can use the surround back speaker for multi-zone, and for front
procedure is completed.
noise in room, these test signals will increase in volume. channel bi-amp use. (Default : 7.1ch)
• When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting
• Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow For details, refer to “Amp Assign” (vpage 29).
the auto setup procedure.
obstacles in the path while the measurements are being made. This
will cause inaccurate readings. Step 1 : Speaker Detection
Connections
• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt
the room measurements. Close windows, silence cell phones, F Menu screen F
Auto Setup televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home q
Optimize settings for speakers in use. appliances, light dimmers, or other devices as measurements may
1-1.Start Menu w
be affected by these sounds. Audyssey MultEQ
Setup
Auto Setup
Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during Step1:Speaker Detection
Audyssey MultEQ
Please place microphone
the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
a Start Menu may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not in
at ear height at
main listening position.
Step1:Speaker
Front
Detection
Sp. Yes
Playback
The settings found at this stage are applied automatically. Center Sp. Yes
use). Front Sp. A Subwoofer Yes
• Operating MASTER VOLUME during the measurements will cancel Amp Assign Surround Sp. Yes
GAuto setup flowH Start S.Back Sp. Yes
the measurements. 2spkrs
Cancel
Step 1: Speaker Detection Next
Remote Control
Retry
About the Auto Setup
The speaker connection and polarity are detected at the first
The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of
measurement position (main listening position). The following
Step 2: Measurement each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel
attributes are also determined at this time: “Speaker Size”, “Speaker
level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Audyssey
Distance”, “Channel Level”, “Crossover Frequency”.
MultEQ corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area.
q Select “Start 0”, then press o.
Multi-zone
Before starting, connect and position all of your speakers.
w Select “Next 0”, then press o.
Step 3: Calculation Once started, MultEQ will play a series of test tones through each
speaker. n To cancel Auto Setup
Press ui to select “Cancel 0”, then press o.
Information
Step 4: Check If an error message appears during the measurements, check “Error
Messages”, take the advised action, then start the measurements
• If the result differs from the actual connection status or an error
again (vpage 23).
message appears, use i to on-screen display “Retry 0” and then
Troubleshooting
press o to repeat the measurement.
Step 5: Store b Before starting Auto Setup (v q) • If the result still differs from the actual connection status after
If adjustment to the environment is necessary, set the following items re-measurement or the error message still appears, it is possible
before proceeding. that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-1909
off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement
n Front Speaker process from the beginning.
The front speaker to be measured can be selected ahead of time
Specifications
here. NOTE
Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after
[Selectable items] “Step 1”.
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.
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Step 2 : Measurement Step 3 : Calculation Step 4 : Check

Getting Started
F Menu screen F F Menu screen F F Menu screen F

q q q
Auto Setup q Auto Setup Auto Setup
Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ
Step2:Measurement Auto Setup Step3:Calculation Step4:Check
Audyssey MultEQ
Connections
Please place microphone Calculating Please check the results

at ear height at Step2:Measurement Please wait... of the measured item.
2nd listening position. Now measuring 2nd
listening position. Speaker Config.Check
Distance Check
Next –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Channel Level Check
Calculate Crossover Freq.Check
Cancel Front L
Setup
Next
Cancel
w When analysis is complete, check the analysis results for the following
Auto Setup r The values obtained from the measurements are automatically four items.
Playback
Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup analyzed and the attributes for each of the speakers in the listening
Step2:Measurement Audyssey MultEQ q Make your selection using ui and press ENTER.
Please place microphoneStep2:Measurement area are determined. • Presence and size of speaker
at ear height at All the measurements q Select “Calculate 0” at Step 2, then press o.
3rd listening position. were finished. “Speaker Config. Check”
Remote Control
• Analysis begins. • Distance of speaker from listening position

Next
Calculate “Distance Check”
Retry Calculate • Speaker channel level
Cancel Retry
Cancel • Analysis takes several minutes to complete. “Channel Level Check”
• The time required for this analysis depends on the number of • Crossover Frequency
q Select “Next 0”, then press o.
speakers connected. The greater the number of speakers connected, “Crossover Freq. Check”
• The measurement of the 2nd position starts.
Multi-zone
the longer analysis will take. w Use ui to change which speaker is displayed.
• Select “Calculate 0” with ui, and press o to proceed to Step
e Press RETURN.
3. NOTE This returns you to analysis results items, so repeat step q.
w Move the microphone to the 3rd position and press o.
• Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume, r Press i to select “Next 0”, then press o to proceed to Step 5.
• The measurement of the 3rd position starts.
or speaker locations after making measurements. If changes are
Information

3. necessary, make the changes and use the Audyssey MultEQ auto
e Perform w repeatedly for the 4th, 5th, and 6th measurments. setup once again for an updated EQ solution. Distance values that are greater than the actual distance of a speaker
r “All the measurements were finished.” is displayed on the on- • For instance, if the location or direction of a speaker is altered, the may be accurate for speakers with built-in filters (subwoofers, etc).
screen display. When you have completed measurements in 6 Auto Setup should be performed again to ensure the correct EQ This is because these filters add electrical delay (distance) to the signal
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positions. solution for the new room configuration. that is compensated for by the Auto Setup process.
3.
n To cancel Auto Setup

Specifications
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.
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Step 5 : Store Error Messages
Getting Started
F Menu screen F 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 over
q
again.
Auto Setup w
Audyssey MultEQ
Step5:Store Auto Setup
Error messages (examples) Cause Measures
Connections
Please select “Store” Audyssey MultEQ
to store measurement Step5:Store
values. Storing Auto Setup • Included setup microphone is not connected. • Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP
Please wait... Audyssey MultEQ MIC jack on the main unit.
Caution! • Not all speakers could be detected. • Check the speaker connections.
Microphone:None
Store or • The front L speaker was not properly
Cancel
Setup
Speaker :None
detected.
The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1909. Retry
Playback
q Press u to select “Store 0”, then press o. Cancel
• “Storing Please wait...” is displayed on the on-screen display • Too much noise in the room for accurate • Either turn off any device generating noise or move it
Auto Setup
while the results are being stored. Audyssey MultEQ measurements to be made. away.
Remote Control
• When storing is complete, “Storing complete. Auto Setup is now Caution! • Try again when the surroundings are quieter.
Ambient noise is
finished.” is displayed on the on-screen display. too high or • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in
w Select “Exit”, then press ENTER. Level is too low.
accurate measurements to be made. which the speakers are facing.
e Disconnect the setup microphone from the AVR-1909. • Adjust the subwoofer’s volume.
n To cancel storing Retry

Cancel
Multi-zone
• All the measured auto setup data will be erased. • Displayed speaker could not be detected. • Check the connections of the displayed speaker.
Auto Setup · The front R speaker were not properly
NOTE Audyssey MultEQ detected.
Caution!
Do not turn the power off while the settings are being stored. · Only one channel of the surround speakers
Information
Front was detected.
R :None · Sound was output from the R channel
when only one surround back speaker was
s Parameter Check Retry
Cancel connected.
Check auto setup measurement results. · The surround back, but the surround speaker
Troubleshooting
This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is completed. was not detected.
Auto Setup • Displayed speaker connected with the • Check the polarities of the displayed speaker.
[Selectable items] Audyssey MultEQ polarities reversed. • For some speakers, this error message may be
Caution!
Speaker Config. Check Distance Check displayed even if the speaker is properly connected. If
Front you are sure that the wiring is correct, select “Skip”.
Channel Level Check Crossover Freq. Check
Specifications
L :Phase
EQ Check Retry
Cancel
Skip
The auto setup results can be set again when “Restore” is selected.
Select “Retry” to measure again.
NOTE Be sure to turn the power off before checking the speaker connections.
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Getting Started
Manual Setup
Make detail settings for various parameters. Surround Back Speaker
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual
Connections
Select surround back speaker use and size.

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit BUTTON
Speaker Setup [Selectable items] Large Small None
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to
change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. 2spkrs 1spkr
Setup
F Menu screen F
MENU
Large : Select this when using large speakers with ample low
SOURCE SELECT <DIMMER> ui frequency reproduction capabilities.
Playback
1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup

2.Manual Setup
1.Speaker Setup Small : Select this when using small speakers without ample low
3.Input Setup
4.Parameter 2.HDMI Setup frequency reproduction capabilities.
5.Information 3.Audio Setup
Remote Control
4.ZONE2 Setup None : Select this when no speaker is connected.

5.Option Setup
Yes : Select this when a subwoofer is connected.
No : Select this when no subwoofer is connected.
2spkrs 1spkr :
a Speaker Configuration
Multi-zone
Select the number of surround back speakers.

<SPEAKERS> <MENU> op Select speaker configuration and size.
(bass reproduction capability) Even when the surround back speaker setting is other than
[Front] “None”, sound may not be emitted from the surround back
Information
Front Speaker speaker, depending on the playback source. In this case, make
a menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “SB CH Out”
SOURCE Select front speaker size. setting other than “OFF” (vpage 40).
SELECT [Selectable items] Large Small
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Center Speaker • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the
speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities
Select center speaker use and size.
based on the frequency set at “Crossover Frequency” (vpage
[Rear] 26).
SOURCE [Selectable items] Large Small None
• When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” can
SELECT
Specifications
automatically set to “Yes”.

Subwoofer • If “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front Speaker” is automatically set
Select subwoofer use. to “Large”.
• If “Surround Speaker” is set to “None”, “Surround Back Speaker”
[A. MENU] [Selectable items] Yes No are automatically set to “None”.
• When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”, “Center Speaker” can not
uiop Surround Speaker be set to “Large”.
• When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left
[TEST] Select surround speakers use and size. channel (SBL).
• When set to other than “7.1ch” with “Amp Assign”, “Surround
[Selectable items] Large Small None Back Speaker” is not displayed.
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Default
s Subwoofer Setup f Channel Level
Getting Started
Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. Resets the settings to the default values. Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers.
[Selectable items] Distance measurement

Test Tone
LFE : Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance.
Set the value closest to the measured distance. Select test tone playback method.
Connections
“Small”.
LFE+Main : Play low range and LFE signal of all channels. [Variable range] [Selectable items]
0.00m ~ 18.00m : Display when “Meters” is set. Auto : Automatically switch speaker from which test tone is
output.
0.0ft ~ 60.0ft : Display when “Feet” is set.
Setup
• This can be set when menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Subwoofer” Manual : Manually switch speaker from which test tone is output.
is set to “Yes”. NOTE
• Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the Test Tone Start
Playback
Set the distance between the listening position and the various
strongest bass.
speakers to no more than 6.00 meters (20.0 ft). Output test tone.
• Select “LFE+Main” if you want the bass signals to always be
produced from the subwoofer. z
[Variable range] OFF –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB
Remote Control
z In the case of a subwoofer, reducing the volume when it is at
“–12dB” will change the setting to “OFF” (none).
d Distance
Set distance from listening position to speakers. Default
Before making the settings, measure the distance from the
Resets the settings to the default values.
Multi-zone
listening position to the different speakers.
Unit Operating from the remote control unit

Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only
Select unit for distance.
Information
possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD
mode. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically
[Selectable items] Meters Feet stored in the memory.
GAdjusting using test tonesH
Step q Press [TEST].
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Select step. (smallest distance) Test tones are output from the various speakers.
w Use o p to adjust so that the volume is equal for all speakers.
[Selectable items] e When the adjustments are completed, press [TEST] again.
0.1m 0.01m : Can be selected when “Meters” is set.
1ft 0.1ft : Can be selected when “Feet” is set. • When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back
Specifications
Speaker” setting (vpage 24) is set to “1spkr”, the surround back
speaker display is set to “Surround Back Speaker”.
• 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 54.
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g Crossover Frequency HDMI Setup s RGB Range

Getting Started
Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Make settings for RGB output range.
range signal.
F Menu screen F [Selectable items]
[Selectable items]
2.Manual Setup Normal : Use video range from 16 (black) to 235 (white).
40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz
Connections
1.Speaker Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup Enhanced : Video range from 0 (black) to 255 (white). Use this
200Hz 250Hz : 2.HDMI Setup
3.Audio Setup Color Space setting to avoid black washout.
4.ZONE2 Setup YCbCr
Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output 5.Option Setup
from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set RGB Range
Normal
When “YCbCr” is selected under “Color Space”, “RGB Range” will
Setup
here is output.
Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of Auto Lipsync have no effect.
ON : OFF
the speakers you are using.
Playback
Advanced : 2-2.HDMI Setup
Set the crossover frequency separately for the different speakers. HDMI Audio Out d Auto Lipsync
AMP
Automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video
Remote Control
HDMI Control output.

ON : OFF
• If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Setup” (vpage 25) Power Off Control
in the menu is set to “LFE”, it is possible to make this setting ON : OFF [Selectable items] ON OFF
for speakers set to “Small“ at “Speaker Configuration”. If set to
“LFE+Main”, this setting can be made regardless of the speaker
size.
Multi-zone
• For speakers set to “Small”, sound below the crossover frequency a Color Space f HDMI Audio Out
is cut from the sound output. The cut bass sound is output from the Make settings for output color space. Select HDMI audio output device.
subwoofer or front speakers.
• Always set the crossover frequency to “80 Hz”. When using small [Selectable items] [Selectable items]
Information
speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency

YCbCr : Output using YCbCr format. AMP : Use speakers connected to receiver for audio playback.
to a higher frequency.
RGB : Output using RGB format. TV : Use speakers of TV for audio playback.
NOTE
Troubleshooting
h Front Speaker Setup

When connected to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP When the HDMI control function is operating, the setting of audio
Select front speakers to use for each surround mode.
compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output playback in the connected TV takes priority (vpage 53 “HDMI
in RGB format, regardless of this setting. Control Function”).
[Selectable items]
Normal : To change the settings, select “Custom”.
Specifications
Custom : When set to “Custom”, you can select beforehand the g HDMI Control
front speaker to use for each surround mode.
Make settings for HDMI control function.
[Selectable items]
[Selectable items] ON OFF
DIRECT/STEREO : A B A+B
MULTI CH : A B A+B
Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device
to check the settings.
NOTE
When set to “Custom”, <SPEAKERS> does not operate. NOTE
For details, see “HDMI Control Function” (vpage 53).
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Front
h Power Off Control Audio Setup
Getting Started
Interlock power OFF with HDMI control. Select front speaker size.
Make settings for audio playback.
[Selectable items]
[Selectable items] ON OFF F Menu screen F
Large Small : Select front speaker size.
2.Manual Setup
Connections
2-3.Audio Setup
1.Speaker Setup Subwoofer
• This can be set when “HDMI Control“ is set to “ON“. 2.HDMI Setup
3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level
• Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device 4.ZONE2 Setup 2.2ch Direct/Stereo Select subwoofer use.
to check the settings. 5.Option Setup 3.Dolby Digital Setup
4.Auto Surround Mode [Selectable items]
5.EQ Preset
NOTE
Setup
Yes No : Select subwoofer use.
• When the “HDMI Control” setting has been changed, always turn
off the power to the connecting devices afterwards and then turn
Subwoofer Mode
Playback
back on.
• The “HDMI Control” and “Power Off Control” does not work when Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.
the power to the equipment is off. a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level
• For details, see “HDMI Control Function” (vpage 53). [Selectable items]
Remote Control
Set the subwoofer level for playback.
LFE LFE+Main : Select subwoofer signal.
[Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB
Crossover
Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range
We recommend setting to “+15dB”.
Multi-zone
signal.
[Selectable items]
s 2ch Direct/Stereo 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz
Information
Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency.
Setting Distance FL
To change the settings, select “Custom”. Set distance from listening position to front left speaker.
Troubleshooting
[Selectable items] [Variable range] 0.00m ~ 18.00m
Basic : Use the same settings as in “Speaker Setup”.
Distance FR
Custom : Make separate settings for 2-channel mode.
Set distance from listening position to front right speaker.
Specifications
[Variable range] 0.00m ~ 18.00m
NOTE
Set the distance between the listening position and the various
speakers to no more than 6.00 meters (20.0 ft).
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Manual EQ
d Dolby Digital Setup g EQ Preset
Getting Started
Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer.
sources. n Default
[Selectable items] EQ Customize
When MultEQ® and Manual EQ you are not using are preset, MultEQ
n Base Curve Copy
ON : Compression is used. Select this if sound from front
Connections
Copy the MultEQ “Audyssey Flat” correction curve.

speakers is distorted. can be skipped when selected on the main unit or remote control
unit.
OFF : Do not use compression. This is the recommended
setting. n Before running Auto Setup “Base Curve Copy” is displayed after the auto setup procedure has
[Selectable items] been performed.
Setup
• Set this to “ON” if the sound from the front speakers seems
Manual : Used Not Used n Adjust CH
Playback
distorted. q Select speaker adjustment method.

n After running Auto Setup
• When not using the center speaker or surround speakers, the
[Selectable items] [Selectable items]
playback sound is down-mixed and output from the front speakers.
Audyssey Byp. L/R : Used Not Used Each CH : Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately.
Remote Control
Audyssey Flat : Used Not Used L/R CH : Adjust tonal quality for each L/R speaker pair.
f Auto Surround Mode All CH : Adjust tonal quality for all speakers together.
Manual : Used Not Used
Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each
input signal type. Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level.
w
Direct Mode
[Selectable items] 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz
Multi-zone
[Selectable items] Select “MultEQ” use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode.
ON : Memorize settings. Most recently stored surround mode is 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz
[Selectable items]
automatically selected.
ON : Use “MultEQ”. [Variable range] –20dB ~ 0dB ~ +6dB
Information
OFF : Do not memorize settings. Surround mode does not change
according to input signal. OFF : Do not use “MultEQ”.
• The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the
Troubleshooting
surround mode last used for playing the four types of input signals
listed below.
q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals
w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals
e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals
r Multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS (PCM,
Specifications
etc.)
• When playing in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does
not change even if the input signal is changed.
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ZONE2 Setup d Volume Limit Option Setup
Getting Started
Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. Make a setting for maximum volume. Make various other settings.
F Menu screen F [Selectable items] F Menu screen F

2.Manual Setup OFF : Do not set a maximum volume. 2.Manual Setup
Connections
1.Speaker Setup 2-4.ZONE2 Setup –20dB : Set the maximum volume to –20 dB. 1.Speaker Setup 2-5.Option Setup
2.HDMI Setup 2.HDMI Setup 1.Amp Assign
3.Audio Setup Level Lch : 0dB 3.Audio Setup 2.Vol.Control
4.ZONE2 Setup Rch : 0dB –10dB : Set the maximum volume to –10 dB. 4.ZONE2 Setup 3.Source Delete
5.Option Setup Vol.Limit : OFF 5.Option Setup 4.On-Screen Display
Power On Lev.: Last 0dB : Set the maximum volume to 0 dB. 5.Quick Select Name
Mute Lev. : Full 6.Remote ID Setup
Setup
7.2Way Remote
8.Display
9.Setup Lock
Playback
f Power On Level
NOTE
Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned
“ZONE2 Setup” is displayed when ZONE2 is selected with “Amp on. a Amp Assign
Assign” (vpage 29).
Remote Control
Define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels
[Selectable items] is used.
Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session.
The places where the surround back amplifier are used can be set
a Level Lch ––– : Always use the muting on condition when power freely according to the usage environment. This makes it possible to
Adjust the left channel output level. is turned on. output sound to rooms other than the room (the MAIN ZONE) where
Multi-zone
surround playback is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound
[Variable range]
[Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections).
–70dB ~ +18dB : Set the volume level when the power is turned on
[Selectable items]
in units of 1 dB.
7.1ch : The surround back channel is output from the
Information
The “Level Lch“ and “Level Rch“ can be set when “Channel“ is set
to “Stereo“. speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/AMP
ASSIGN terminals.
g Mute Level
ZONE2 : When ZONE2 power is on, the ZONE2 channel
Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on. is output from speakers connected to the SURR.
Troubleshooting
s Level Rch BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.
[Selectable items]
Adjust the right channel output level. FrontA Bi-Amp : The Front A channel for Bi-Amp use is output
Full : The sound is cut off entirely. from the speakers connected to the SURR.
[Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.
–40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB.
–20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. FrontB Bi-Amp : The Front B channel for Bi-Amp use is output
Specifications
from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.
For details, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations”

(vpage 60 ~ 62).
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Master Volume
s Volume Control d Source Delete
Getting Started
Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. Master volume display during adjustment.
[Selectable items]
[Selectable items]
Volume Limit ON : Turn display on.
ON : Use this source.
Make a setting for maximum volume. OFF
Connections
: Turn display off.

Delete : Do not use this source.
[Selectable items]
Tuner Information
OFF : Do not set a maximum volume. Default
This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when a tuner
–20dB : Set the maximum volume to –20 dB. Resets the settings to the default values. operation is performed.
Setup
–10dB : Set the maximum volume to –10 dB. [Selectable items]

NOTE
0dB
Playback
: Set the maximum volume to 0 dB. Always : Show display continuously.

• Input sources being used in the various zones cannot be deleted.
• Input sources set to “Delete” cannot be selected using SOURCE
30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation.
Power On Level SELECT.
10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation.
Remote Control
This sets the volume set when the MAIN ZONE’s power is turned
on. OFF : Turn display off.
[Selectable items]
f On-Screen Display
Make on-screen display related settings. iPod Information
Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session.
This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when an iPod
–––
Multi-zone
: Always use the muting on condition when power Screensaver operation is performed.
is turned on.
Make screensaver settings. [Selectable items]
[Variable range] Use the screensaver to prevent burn-in on the monitor screen.
Always : Show display continuously.
–80dB ~ +18dB : Set the volume level when the power is turned on When set to “ON”, the screensaver is activated if there is no activity
Information
in units of 1 dB. for about 3 minutes. 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation.
[Selectable items] 10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation.

Mute Level
ON : Activate the screensaver if there is no activity for about 3 OFF : Turn display off.
This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute
Troubleshooting
minutes.
mode is set in the MAIN ZONE. Display Mode
OFF : Turn the screensaver function off.
[Selectable items] Select the on-screen display’s display mode.
Full : The sound is cut off entirely. [Selectable items]
When “Screensaver” is set to “ON”, the screensaver is activated if
–40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. no operation is performed for about 3 minutes. Mode1 : If there is no video signal, flickering of the on-screen
Specifications
When you press uio p, the screen saver is cancelled and the display is not prevented.
–20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB.
screen before that screen saver started is displayed.
Mode2 : Prevents flickering of the on-screen display when there is
no video signal.
Text
Use this mode if the on-screen display does not appear
Input source and mode display. in the Mode 1, as may happen according to the TV being
used.
[Selectable items]
ON : Turn display on.
OFF : Turn display off.
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g Quick Select Name k Display
Getting Started
Change the Quick Select name. Adjust display brightness of the receiver.
Up to 16 characters can be input.
[Selectable items]
[Input characters]
Bright : Normal display brightness.
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Connections
Dim : Reduced display brightness.
Default Dark : Very low display brightness.
OFF : Display is off unless controls are operated.
Setup
Operating from the main unit
h Remote ID Setup Press <DIMMER>.
Playback
Set remote control ID. Bright Dim
OFF Dark
[Selectable items] 1 2 3 4
Remote Control
When setting to “OFF”, the display brightness of the menu setting in
NOTE
operation changes to “Dark”.
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
Multi-zone
unit and the receiver.
l Setup Lock
Protect settings from inadvertent change.
[Selectable items]
Information
j 2Way Remote
ON : Turn protection on.
Make setting for 2-way remote control unit.
OFF : Turn protection off.
[Selectable items]
Troubleshooting
Used : Use 2-way remote control.
• When “Setup Lock” is set to “ON”, the settings listed below can
Not Used : Do not use 2-way remote control. no longer be changed. Also, “SETUP LOCKED!” is displayed if you
attempt to operate related settings.
⋅ RESTORER
When using a 2-way remote control unit (RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI, ⋅ Night Mode
Specifications
sold separately), set this to “Used”. ⋅ MultEQ
⋅ 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”.
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Getting Started
Input Setup
Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings Changing the input source within Input Setup
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual related to playing input sources.
Connections
3.Input Setup
Button located on both the main unit and the remote control CD Press u to align the
n TUNER (FM/AM) cursor with the top right
unit BUTTON
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> This menu is for “TUNER”. 1.Assign
of the menu screen, and
2.Video
Button only on the remote control unit [BUTTON] 3.Input Mode press o p to change
F Menu screen F 4.Rename the input source.
Setup
3.Input Setup 5.Source Level

TUNER Displayed when
[FM/AM TU] source name is
u 1.Auto Preset
Playback
2.Preset Skip changed with

3.Preset Name “Rename”.
4.Video
5.Input Mode
6.Rename The input source currently selected in the MAIN ZONE is not changed
Remote Control
7.Source Level
even when the input source within Input Setup is changed.
n CD, CDR/TAPE, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, VCR, V.AUX

This menu is for “CD”, “CDR/TAPE”, “DVD”, “HDP”, “TV/CBL”,
“VCR”, “V.AUX”.
Multi-zone
F Menu screen F
INPUT MODE op
3.Input Setup
CD
[Rear]
1.Assign
Information
[VIDEO 2.Video
SELECT] 3.Input Mode
4.Rename
5.Source Level
INPUT MODE
Troubleshooting
uop
b The menu settings below can be made for these input sources
when “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”.
3.Input Setup
VCR
[VCR/iPod]
Specifications
1.Assign 3-6.iPod
2.Video
3.Input Mode
4.Rename Repeat Mode : All
5.Source Level
6.iPod
Shuffle Mode : OFF
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Convert
Settings Related to Playing Input d Preset Name
Getting Started
Assign name to a preset memory. Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format.
Sources Names containing up to 8 characters can be input. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
A1 ~ G8 [Selectable items]
a Auto Preset
Connections
Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Select the preset memory number. ON : Enable conversion.
OFF : Disable conversion.
[Input source] TUNER
[Input source] TUNER NOTE
[Characters that can be input]
Setup
[Selectable items] When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some
A~Z a~z 0~9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = “ ? @ [ \ ] (space) other source is input, the video conversion function might not operate.
Start : Start the auto preset process.
If this happens, please set the conversion mode to “OFF”.
Playback
i/p Scaler
If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired f Video Make settings for i/p scaler function.
station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. Setting the video source.
Remote Control
[Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
Video Select
[Selectable items]
s Preset Skip Switch video input source while listening to audio signal.
Set the preset memories that you do not want to display when A to H : Use i/p scaler function for analog video signal.
tuning. [Input source] TUNER CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP OFF
Multi-zone
: Do not use i/p scaler function.
TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

A~G NOTE
[Selectable items] When the “Convert” setting is “OFF”, you cannot set “i/p scaler”.
Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to display.
Information
[Input source] TUNER DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX : Resolution
Select video input source to view.
Make settings for resolution of HDMI video output signal.
[Selectable items] Source :
[Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
ON : Display this number.
Troubleshooting
The video and audio for the same input source are played.
[Selectable items]
Skip : Skip this number.
Operating from the remote control unit Auto : Detect monitor panel resolution and automatically set
Press [VIDEO SELECT] until the desired picture appears. output resolution.
b To cancel, press [VIDEO SELECT] to select “Source”.
If you set “Block Presets” to “Skip”, it is possible to skip entire preset 480p/576p : Output at 480p/576p resolution.
memory blocks (A to G). NOTE
Specifications
1080i : Output at 1080i resolution.
• It is not possible to select HDMI input signals.
• When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of 720p : Output at 720p resolution.
another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output.
• Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete” 1080p : Output at 1080p resolution.
cannot be selected.
• When “HDP” is set to “None” with “Manual Setup” – “Input Setup”
– “Amp Assign” – “Component In” from the menu, you cannot set This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to “A to H”.
“Video Select” to “HDP”.
NOTE
• It is not possible to convert “1080i” signals into “720p” format.
• It is not possible to convert “720p” signals into “1080i” format.
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Progressive Mode
g Input Mode
Getting Started
Select optimum progressive mode for video material. Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. • When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on
The selectable input modes depend on the input source and the display. If the “ ” indicator does not light, check the digital
[Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX input connector assignment and the connections.
“Assign” setting (vpage 29).
• The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to “EXT.
[Selectable items] IN”.
Input Mode
Connections
Auto : Automatically detect video material type. • Only set “PCM” and “DTS” when playing the respective signals.
Set the input mode for this source.
Video1 : Select mode suitable for video playback.
[Input source] TUNER Operating from the main unit or remote control
Video2 : Select mode suitable for video and 30-frame film material unit
playback.
Setup
[Selectable items] Press INPUT MODE.

Analog : Play only signals from analog input. Each time you press the button, the input mode display will change.
z1 z2
Playback
This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to “A to H”.

Auto HDMI Digital
EXT. IN : Play only signals from EXT. IN input.
Aspect EXT. IN Analog
Remote Control
This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR z1: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu
input signals from the HDMI output connector. “Assign” setting is set to “HDMI In”.
V.AUX z2: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu
[Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX “Assign” setting is set to “Digital In” (vpage 35).
[Selectable items]
[Selectable items] Auto : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback. Decode Mode
Multi-zone
Full : Output at 16:9 aspect ratio. Set the decode mode for this source.
HDMI z1: Play only signals from HDMI input. (Excluding CD and
Normal : Output at 4:3 aspect ratio. CDR/TAPE) [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR
z2 : Play only signals from digital input.
Digital V.AUX
Information
This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to “A to H”. Analog : Play only signals from analog input.
[Selectable items]
EXT. IN : Play only signals from EXT. IN input. Auto : Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play
z1: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu automatically.
Troubleshooting
“Assign” setting is set to “HDMI In”. PCM : Decode and play only PCM input signals.
z2: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu
“Assign” setting is set to “Digital In” (vpage 35). DTS : Decode and play only DTS input signals.
• This can be selected for input sources for which the menu “Assign”
Specifications
setting is set to “HDMI In” or “Digital In” (vpage 35).

• Only set “PCM” and “DTS” when playing the respective signals.
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Component In
h Rename
Getting Started
Change the display name for this source. • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred Select component video input to assign to this source.
Names containing up to 8 characters can be input. 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 V.AUX
[Characters that can be input] with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set menu “Input
[Selectable items]
Mode” to “Digital”.
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Connections
• When the AVR-1909 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, 1-RCA : Assign component video 1 input connector.
if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback,
Default only the video signals are output to the monitor.
2-RCA : Assign component video 2 input connector.
Resets the settings to the default values. • The audio signals input from the analog, digital and EXT. IN connectors 3-RCA : Assign component video 3 input connector.
are not output to the monitor.
Setup
None : No component video input connector assigned.
Digital In
Input source DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
j Source Level
Playback
Select digital input connector to assign to this source.
Corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio Default setting 1-RCA 2-RCA 3-RCA None None
input. [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR
V.AUX
Remote Control
[Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB iPod Dock
[Selectable items]
Assign control dock for iPod to this source.
COAX1 : Assign COAXIAL 1 input connector.
For input sources for which “HDMI In” and “Digital In” are set at the [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR
menu “Assign” setting, the analog input level and digital input level COAX2 : Assign COAXIAL 2 input connector.
V.AUX
Multi-zone
can be set separately. OPT1 : Assign OPTICAL 1 input connector.
[Selectable items]
OPT2 : Assign OPTICAL 2 input connector.
Assign : Assign iPod input.
k Assign None : No digital input connector assigned.
Information
None : Do not assign iPod input.
Assign input sources to input connectors. CDR/
Input source CD DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
TAPE
HDMI In Default setting COAX2 None COAX1 None OPT1 OPT2 None • With the default settings, the control dock for iPod can be used
connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.
Troubleshooting
Select HDMI connector to assign to this source.
• Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-1909 and control dock
[Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input
source.
[Selectable items]
HDMI1 : Assign HDMI1 input connector.
Specifications
None : No HDMI input connector assigned.
Input source DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
Default setting HDMI1 HDMI2 None HDMI3 None
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l iPod
Getting Started
Make settings for “iPod” playback. Surround Modes

[Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR
V.AUX Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual q Standard Playback
Connections
Button located on both the main unit and the remote control This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the
Repeat Mode unit BUTTON program source.
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON>
Make settings for repeat mode.
[Selectable items] Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources
Setup
All : Repeat all songs.

Selecting the surround mode
Playback
One : Repeat the current song.

Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [STD].
OFF : Cancel repeat mode. The mode switches each time the [D/ST] is pressed.
Remote Control
Shuffle Mode [Selectable items]

Make settings for shuffle mode. DOLBY PLgx z
or : The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY
n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R is connected DOLBY PLg
PLg for playback.
[Selectable items]
DTS NEO:6 : The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for
Multi-zone
Songs : Shuffle all songs. <SELECT/ENTER> playback.

Albums : Shuffle songs from current album only.
z: DOLBY PLgx can be selected when surround back speakers are
OFF : Cancel shuffle mode. [Rear] being used.
DOLBY PLg can be selected when surround back speakers are
Information
n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W is not being used.
connected
[Selectable items] Select the mode to suit the source
ON : Shuffle mode on. Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at
Troubleshooting
menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” (vpage

OFF : Cancel shuffle mode.
39).
[STD]
[D/ST] [SIMU] n DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg
This can be selected for input sources for which “Assign” is assigned [PURE] Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources.
at the “iPod Dock” setting.
Specifications
Music : This mode is suited for music sources.
Game : This mode is suited for games.
Pro Logic : This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can be
selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder.
When this mode is selected, “DOLBY PL” is
displayed.
n DTS NEO:6
Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources.
Music : This mode is suited for music sources.
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Playing Multi-channel Sources w DSP Simulation Playback e Direct Playback
Getting Started
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) The desired mode according to the program source and viewing
In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR-
situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Selecting the mode
modes.
1909 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input signal and Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [D/ST].
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 66, 67) to
automatically operates the appropriate decoder for surround sound.
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
Connections
[Selectable items]
[Selectable items]
STANDARD : DIRECT :
Selecting the surround mode
In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high
Any of the surround modes in the “Display” column in the following Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [SIMU]. quality sound.
table.
Setup
The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.
The mode changes depending upon factors such as the [Selectable items]
• Input signal Input signal Display
5CH / 7CH STEREO z1 : This mode is for enjoying stereo sound
Playback
• Whether or not surround back speakers Analog signal /
from all speakers.
are being used. PCM (2ch) /
ROCK ARENA : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere Dolby Digital source / DIRECT
Input signal Display of a live concert in an arena. DTS source /
DOLBY DIGITAL
Remote Control
DOLBY DIGITAL JAZZ CLUB : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere Other 2-channel digital signals
DOLBY DIGITAL EX MULTI CH DIRECT
(other than 2ch) / of a live concert in a jazz club.
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA z2 : This mode is for playing monaural movie M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL EX MONO MOVIE PCM (multi ch)
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus (z4) DOLBY DIGITAL + sources with surround sound.
M DIRECT 7.1
DOLBY TrueHD VIDEO GAME : This mode is suited for achieving surround
DOLBY HD+EX sound with video games.
Multi-zone
DOLBY TrueHD (z4)
DOLBY HD+PLgx CINEMA
MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of expansion
DOLBY HD+PLgx MUSIC For details, see page 69.
to stereo music sources.
DTS SURROUND
DTS+PLgx CINEMA VIRTUAL : This mode is for enjoying surround
DTS (5.1ch) /
Information
DTS+PLgx MUSIC effects using only the front speakers or
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 /
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 /
DTS+NEO:6 headphones. r Stereo Playback
DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1)
DTS 96/24 z1: “5CH STEREO” is displayed when “Surround Parameter” –
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2)
“SB CH Out” is “OFF”, and “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2” Selecting the mode
DTS 96/24 (z3)
Troubleshooting
(vpage 29, 40, 41).
DTS-HD HI RES Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [D/ST].
z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE
DTS-HD MSTR
mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or
DTS-HD (z4) DTS-HD+NEO:6 [Selectable items]
right), so input to both channels.
DTS-HD+PLgx CINEMA
STEREO :
DTS-HD+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
Specifications
MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA Depending on the program source being played, it may not be possible Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
PCM (multi ch) to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try other modes
MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN 7.1 to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes.
When [D/ST] is pressed DIRECT mode can be switched to STEREO
z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” NOTE
mode.
and the AVR-1909’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”. When the input signal is DOLBY TrueHD, DOLBY DIGITAL Plus ,DTS-
z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete HD you cannot select DENON original surround mode.
6.1”.
z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.
z4 : When a signal is input, the HD AUDIO indicator lights.
For details, see pages 68, 69.
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Operating from the main unit

Getting Started
Use <SELECT/ENTER> to select the surround mode. Parameter

n During PCM (2ch) / Analog / DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch)
DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx
(DOLBY PRO LOGIC g) Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual
Adjusting the parameters
Connections
7CH STEREO (5CH STEREO) DTS NEO:6 Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
ROCK ARENA
VIRTUAL MATRIX
JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit
BUTTON
<BUTTON>
[BUTTON]
1 Press <MENU> or [A.MENU].
The menu is displayed.
b To operate from the remote control unit, be sure to set the
[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.
Setup
n During Digital (Multi channel)

DIRECT STEREO STANDARD RESTORER MULTEQ <MENU> ui
2 Press ui to select “Parameter”, then press ENTER.
Playback
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc)
3
ROCK ARENA 7CH STEREO To change the setting:
(5CH STEREO)
Press ui to select the item you want to change, then
Remote Control
JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE

press o p to change the setting.
VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME b To return to the previous item, press RETURN.
b Select “Default Yes”, then press o to reset to the default
setting.
4 Press ENTER to enter the setting.

Multi-zone
Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode DYNAMIC VOLUME RETURN ENTER, op

This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully,
providing extremely high quality sound. [Front]
[NIGHT] n To exit adjustment
Information
Press [PURE]. Press <MENU> or [A.MENU] during adjustment.

[AUDIO DELAY] uiop
DYNAMIC ENTER
• To cancel, press [PURE] again.
VOLUME MULTEQ
Troubleshooting
• When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the on-screen display is not

displayed and the display on the main unit is turned off.
[SOURCE RESTORER
• If the HDMI input connector is selected, video outputs are output in CONTROL 1]
the PURE DIRECT mode.
• The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT
mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode. [Rear]
[MUSIC]
Specifications
[CINEMA] [STD]
[A. MENU] ENTER
uiop
RETURN
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F Menu screen F s Cinema EQ
Surround Parameter
Getting Started
4.Parameter Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding.
Adjust surround sound parameters.
1.Surround Parameter
2.Tone [Selectable items]
The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ 3.Audyssey Settings
depending upon the following conditions. 4.RESTORER ON : “Cinema EQ” is used.
5.Night Mode
• Whether an input signal is present (when playing) or not 6.Audio Delay
Connections
OFF : “Cinema EQ” is not used.
(when stopped, etc.).
• The type of input signal
• The type of surround mode
d DRC
For details of which parameters can be adjusted in each Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).
Surround Parameter
Setup
surround mode, see “Surround Modes and Parameters”
(vpage 66, 67). Adjust surround sound parameters. [Selectable items] Auto Low Mid High OFF
The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes
Playback
(vpage 66, 67).
n Surround Parameter
a Mode This can be set in the Dolby TrueHD mode.
s Cinema EQ a Mode
Remote Control
d DRC f Dynamic Range Compression
Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source,
f Dynamic Range Compression Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).
etc.).
g LFE
h Center Image n In the PLgx or PLg mode [Selectable items]
j Panorama [Selectable items]
k Dimension
OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off.
Multi-zone
l Center Width Cinema : This is the mode for cinema source. Low : Low setting.
A0 Delay Time Music : This is the mode for music source.
A1 Effect Level Mid : Middle setting.
A2 Room Size Game : This is the mode for game source. High : High setting.
Information
A3 AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode)
PL
: Dolby Pro Logic playback mode (PLg mode only).
A4 SB CH Out
A5 SUBWOOFER ATT (This is the mode for 4-channel playback (front L, front R,
A6 Subwoofer center, surround (MONO)).) When playing DTS sources, this is only displayed for compatible
n Tone software.
n In the DTS NEO:6 mode
Troubleshooting
A7 Tone Control
A8 Bass [Selectable items] g LFE
A9 Treble Cinema : This is the mode for cinema source. Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE).
n Audyssey Settings
S0 MultEQ Music : This is the mode for music source. [Variable range] –10dB ~ 0dB
S1 Dynamic EQ
Specifications
S2 Dynamic Volume
S3 Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) Operating from the remote control unit
n RESTORER “Cinema” mode and “Music” mode crossover operation is executed For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend
n Night Mode with the remote control unit. setting to the values below.
n Audio Delay Press [CINEMA] or [MUSIC]. • Dolby Digital sources : “0 dB”
• DTS movie sources : “0 dB”
• DTS music sources : “–10 dB”
The “Music” mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot
of stereo music.
For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 38). 39
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h Center Image A2 Room Size A4 SB CH Out (for Multi-channel sources)
Getting Started
Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider Determine size of acoustic environment. Select playback mode for surround back channels.
sound.
[Variable range] 0.0 ~ 0.3 ~ 1.0 Small : Simulate acoustics of a small room. OFF : No signal is played from the surround back
channels.
Connections
j Panorama Med.S : Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room.

MTRX ON : The surround channel signals undergo digital
Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound.
Medium : Simulate acoustics of a medium room. matrix processing and are output from the
If the surround effect seems weak, set “Panorama” to “ON”. surround back channels.
Med.L : Simulate acoustics of a medium-large room.
z1
PLIIx CINEMA : Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode,
[Selectable items] ON OFF Large : Simulate acoustics of a large room.
Setup
surround back signal played.

z2
NOTE PLIIx MUSIC : Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode,
k Dimension surround back signal played.
Playback
“Room Size” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources z3
Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance. ES MTRX : DTS signal played with digital matrix
are played.
processing.
[Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 6
A3 AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode) z4
Remote Control
ES DSCRT : Signal included in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel

l Center Width Auto-select surround mode by source. sources played.
This function only works for software containing a special identification DSCRT ON : Mode for discrete playback of surround back
Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider signal.
sound. signals included in 7.1-channel digital discrete
If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES, audio signals (DVD, etc.).
it is played in 6.1-channels. If not, it is played in 5.1-channels.
[Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7
Multi-zone
z1: This can be selected when “Surround Back Speaker” is set

[Selectable items] ON OFF to “2spkrs” at the menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup”
A0 Delay Time – “Speaker Configuration” setting (vpage 24).
Example : Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag) z2: This can be selected when “Surround Back Speaker” is set to
Adjust delay time to control sound stage size. • When “AFDM” is set to “ON”, the surround mode is automatically “2spkrs” or “1spkr” at the menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker
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set to the DOLBY + PLgx CINEMA mode. Setup” –“Speaker Configuration” setting.
[Variable range] 0 ms ~ 30 ms ~ 300 ms • To play in the Dolby Digital EX mode, set “AFDM” to “OFF” and z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources.
“SB CH Out” to “MTRX ON”. z4: This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a
A1 Effect Level discrete 6.1-channel signal identification signal.
Troubleshooting
Adjust the strength of the surround effect. • Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags. If the playback
mode does not switch automatically even when “AFDM” is set to
[Variable range] 1 ~ 10 ~ 15 Settings can also be made when [STD] is pressed.
“ON”, set “SB CH Out” to “MTRX ON” or “PLIIx CINEMA”.
hen using surround back speakers, adopt the following
W
• When the “Amp Assign” setting is “7.1ch”, and using the surround
settings.
back speakers, you can set “AFDM”.
q Adopt “7.1ch” (Default) for the “Amp Assign” setting.
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Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the

w Adopt a setting other than “OFF” for the “SB CH Out” setting
surround signals seems unnatural.
of “Surround Parameter”.
40 For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 38).
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A4 SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources)
Tone Audyssey Settings
Getting Started
Determine whether to use surround back speakers. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.
[Selectable items]
ON : The surround back channel signal is played. A7Tone Control S0 MultEQ
Turn tone adjustments off. Select the type of room correction desired from the following list:
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OFF : The surround back channel signal is not played.
A5 SUBWOOFER ATT.
ON : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers.
Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode.
OFF : Playback without tone adjustment. Audyssey Byp. L/R : Optimize frequency response of speakers
Setup
[Selectable items] except front L and R speakers.
ON : The input from the subwoofer channel is attenuated. Audyssey Flat : Optimize frequency response of all speakers
Playback
The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT mode. to flat response.
OFF : The input from the subwoofer channel is not attenuated.
Usually use in this mode. NOTE Manual : Apply frequency response set with “Manual
EQ” (vpage 28).
When the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON”, setting is not possible.
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OFF : Turn equalizer off.
Set this to “ON” if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when A8Bass
playing audio signal. Audyssey Audyssey Byp. L/R
Adjust low frequency range (bass).
OFF Manual Audyssey Flat
A6 Subwoofer [Variable range] –6dB ~ +6dB
Multi-zone
Turn subwoofer output on and off.
Operating from the main unit or remote
[Selectable items] A9 Treble control unit
ON : The subwoofer is used. Adjust high frequency range (treble). Press MULTEQ.
Information
• When “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” or “Audyssey Flat” is
OFF : The subwoofer is not used. [Variable range] –6dB ~ +6dB
selected, “ ” lights.
• After running Auto Setup, if the Speaker Configuration, Distance,
Channel Level, and Crossover Frequency have changed without
“Bass” and “Treble” can be set when “Tone Control” is set to “ON”. increasing the number of speakers measured, only “ ”
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lights.
• “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
Specifications
becomes “Audyssey”.
• If 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”.
• MultEQ and Manual EQ set to “Not Used” with “Manual Setup”
– “Audio Setup” – “EQ Preset” – “EQ Customize” (vpage 28) on
the menu, cannot be selected.
• When using headphones, “MultEQ” is set to “OFF”.
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S1 Dynamic EQ S2Dynamic Volume S3Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting)
Getting Started
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in Can be set when “Dynamic Volume” is set to “ON”.
quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception volume level between television programs, commercials, and between Set Dynamic Volume effect.
and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with the soft and loud passages of movies.
Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as [Selectable items]
at any volume level. the playback volume is adjusted automatically, the perceived bass Midnight : High setting affects volume the most, causing all sounds
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response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog clarity to be of equal loudness.
NOTE remain the same.
• “Dynamic EQ” can only be set when auto setup has been Evening : Middle setting prevents loud and soft sounds from
performed. NOTE being much louder and softer respectively than average
• “Dynamic EQ” cannot be set in the following situations. • “Dynamic Volume” can only be set when auto setup has been sounds.
Setup
⋅ If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed. performed.

⋅ After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has • “Dynamic Volume” cannot be set in the following situations.
Day : Low setting provides the least adjustments to the
loudest and softest of sounds.
increased from the number of measured speakers. ⋅ If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.
Playback
• When “MultEQ” is set to “OFF”, “Dynamic EQ” is automatically set ⋅ After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has NOTE
to “OFF”. increased from the number of measured speakers. • “Setting” can only be set when auto setup has been performed.
• When you set ”Dynamic EQ” to ”ON”, “Tone Control” and “Night • When “MultEQ” is set to “OFF”, “Dynamic Volume” is automatically • “Setting” cannot be set in the following situations.
Mode” are switched ”OFF”. set to “OFF”.
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⋅ If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.

• “Dynamic Volume” and “Night Mode” cannot be used jointly. ⋅ After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has
[Selectable items]
[Selectable items] increased from the number of measured speakers.
ON : Use Dynamic EQ function. ⋅ If “Dynamic Volume” setting is “OFF”.
ON : Use Dynamic Volume.
OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ function. The Dynamic Volume effect will be at the level of the
“Setting”. About Dynamic EQ
Multi-zone
Operating from the main unit or remote control OFF : Do not use Dynamic Volume. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ solves the problem of deteriorating sound
unit quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human
perception and room acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the correct
Press DYNAMIC VOLUME.
Operating from the main unit or remote control frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment at
Information
Dynamic EQ / Volume : ON Dynamic EQ : ON / Volume : OFF unit any user-selected volume setting. The result is bass response,
tonal balance, and surround impression that remain constant
Dynamic EQ / Volume : OFF Press DYNAMIC VOLUME.
despite changes in volume. Dynamic EQ combines information
Dynamic EQ / Volume : ON Dynamic EQ : ON / Volume : OFF from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the
room, a prerequisite for delivering a loudness correction solution.
Troubleshooting
Before running Auto Setup and after running Auto Setup, if the number Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to
of speakers has increased or you pressed DYNAMIC VOLUME, “Run provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.
“Green” “Red”
Audyssey” is displayed. In this case, either perform Auto Setup again,
or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with “Auto Setup” Dynamic EQ / Volume : OFF About Dynamic Volume
– “Parameter Check” – “Restore”. Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem of large variations
in volume level between television programs, commercials, and
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between the soft and loud passages of movies.

n Operating conditions for each function Before running Auto Setup and after running Auto Setup, if the number
Dynamic Volume looks at the preferred volume setting by the user and
• Dynamic EQ : When “MultEQ” is set to “ON” of speakers has increased or you pressed DYNAMIC VOLUME, “Run
then monitors how the volume of program material is being perceived
• Dynamic Volume : When “Dynamic EQ” is set to “ON” Audyssey” is displayed. In this case, either perform Auto Setup again,
by listeners in real time to decide whether an adjustment is needed.
• Setting : When “Dynamic Volume” is set to “ON” or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with “Auto Setup”
Whenever necessary, Dynamic Volume makes the necessary rapid
– “Parameter Check” – “Restore”.
S0 MultEQ or gradual adjustments to maintain the desired playback volume
level while optimizing the dynamic range. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is
S1 Dynamic EQ integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is
S2 Dynamic Volume adjusted automatically, the perceived bass response, tonal balance,
surround impression, and dialog clarity remain the same whether
S3 Setting
watching movies, flipping between television channels, or changing
from stereo to surround sound content.
42 For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 38).
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RESTORER Night Mode Audio Delay
Getting Started
This function restores compressed audio signals to how they Optimized setting for late-night listening. Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio.
were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of
the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. Delay audio.
This sets the delay time for audio signals.
[Selectable items]
[Selectable items]
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[Variable range] 0 ms ~ 200 ms
OFF : Turn night mode off.
OFF :
Do not use RESTORER. Low : Low setting. If you wish to adjust the “Audio Delay” while playing HDMI or
component video signals, press u to set “OSD” to “OFF”. This way
Mode1 (RESTORER 64): Mid : Middle setting. the audio delay can be adjusted while watching the picture. (Press u
Setup
Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs. High : High setting. again to switch to the on-screen display.)
Mode2 (RESTORER 96):

Operating from the remote control unit
Operating from the remote control unit
Playback
Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources. Press [AUDIO DELAY].
Press [NIGHT].
Mode3 (RESTORER HQ): The “ ” indicator lights when “Low”, “Mid” or “High” is NOTE
Optimized mode for compressed sources with normal highs. selected. When operating by remote control, the onscreen display is not
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OFF Low Mid shown.
The default setting for “iPod” is “Mode3”. All others are set to “OFF”.
High
When set to something other than “OFF”, “ ” is displayed.
• This cannot be adjusted when playing in the EXT. IN, DIRECT or
OFF Mode 1 Mode 2 NOTE STEREO mode (with “Front Speaker” set to “Large”, “Tone
Multi-zone
(RESTORER 64) (RESTORER 96) • When the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON”, setting is not possible. Control” to “OFF” and “MultEQ”, “RESTORER” and “Night Mode”
• When the “Dynamic Volume” setting is “ON”, setting is not to “OFF”.)
Mode 3
possible. • When the Auto Lipsync Correction function is operating, you can set
(RESTORER HQ)
• When a HD-Audio (DOLBY DIGITAL Plus, DOLBY TrueHD, DTS-HD) within the range 0 ~ 100 ms.
signal is input, the “Night Mode” can not be selected. • Store “Audio Delay” for each input source.
Information
Operating from the main unit or remote
control unit
Press RESTORER.
Troubleshooting
About the RESTORER function
• 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
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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 analog
signals (including AM/FM signals) or PCM signals (fs = 44.1/48
kHz) are input.
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Getting Started
Information
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Status Audio Input Signal
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Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Shows information about current settings. Shows information about audio input signals.
unit BUTTON
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> F Menu screen F
Button only on the remote control unit [BUTTON] When <STATUS> is pressed, the set’s status can be checked on the 5.Information
Setup
display. 1.Status 5-2.Audio Input Signal

2.Audio Input Signal
3.HDMI Information Surround Mode:
F Menu screen F 4.Auto Surround Mode DOLBY DIGITAL EX
Playback
<STATUS> 5.Information
5.Quick Select
SIGNAL:Dolby Digital
1.Status 5-1.Status fs :48kHz
2.Audio Input Signal Format:3/2/.1
Select Source:TUNER Offset:-4dB
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3.HDMI Information
4.Auto Surround Mode Name :FM/AM TU
5.Quick Select
Surround Mode:
6.Preset Station
STEREO [Items to be checked]
Input Mode :Analog Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode is displayed.
1/4
SIGNAL : The input signal type is displayed.
Multi-zone
a MAIN ZONE fs : The input signal’s sampling frequency is

Shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. displayed.
The items displayed differ according to the input source. Format : The number of channels in the input signal (front,
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surround, LFE) is displayed.

[Items to be checked] Offset : The dialogue normalization correction value is
Select Source Name Surround Mode Input Mode displayed.
Flag : “MATRIX” is displayed if the input signal has
Troubleshooting
Rec Select Video Select Source Level MultEQ undergone matrix processing, “DISCRETE” if the
Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Night Mode RESTORER etc. input signal has undergone discrete processing.
Dialogue normalization function

This is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources.
s ZONE2 This function automatically corrects the standard signal level for
Specifications
individual program sources.

Shows information about settings for multi-zone.
The correction value can be checked using <STATUS>.
[Items to be checked]
Power Select Source Volume Level
The figure is the correction value when the standard level is

corrected.
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HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Preset Station
Getting Started
Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor. Shows information about auto surround mode settings. Shows information about preset stations.
The surround mode for which the last memory function was used
F Menu screen F for the different input signal types is displayed. F Menu screen F
5.Information 5.Information
F Menu screen F
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1.Status 5-3.HDMI Signal Info. 1.Status 5-6.Preset Station
2.Audio Input Signal 5.Information 2.Audio Input Signal
3.HDMI Information Resolution 3.HDMI Information A1FM 87.50MHz
4.Auto Surround Mode 480p 1.Status 5-4.Auto Surround Mode 4.Auto Surround Mode A2FM 89.10MHz
5.Quick Select 2.Audio Input Signal 5.Quick Select A3FM 98.10MHz
Color Space 3.HDMI Information [Analog][PCM] 6.Preset Station A4FM108.00MHz
RGB 4:4:4 4.Auto Surround Mode 2CH:STEREO A5FM 90.10MHz
Setup
5.Quick Select A6FM 90.10MHz
Pixel Depth [Digital] A7FM 90.10MHz
8bits 2CH:DOLBY PLIIx cinema A8FM 90.10MHz
5.1CH:DOLBY/DTS SURROUND
Playback
5-3.HDMI Monitor Info. [Multi ch]
:MULTI CH IN [Input source] TUNER
Interface
HDMI
Support Resolution [Items to be checked] [Items to be checked] A1 ~ G8
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480i/p
576i/p
1080i:50Hz/60Hz Analog/PCM 2CH Digital 2CH Digital 5.1CH Multi ch
720p:50Hz/60Hz
1080p:50Hz/60Hz
1080p:24Hz
Quick Select
Multi-zone
a HDMI Signal Information Shows information about quick select settings.
The HDMI input signal information is displayed.
F Menu screen F
Information
5.Information
Resolution Color Space Pixel Depth 1.Status 5-5.Quick Select
2.Audio Input Signal
3.HDMI Information
4.Auto Surround Mode 1.Quick Select 1
5.Quick Select 2.Quick Select 2
3.Quick Select 3
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6.Preset Station
s HDMI Monitor Information
The HDMI monitor information is displayed.
1/2
Interface Support Resolution
Name Input Source Input Mode Volume Level MultEQ
Specifications
Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Front Sp Analog/PCM 2CH
Digital 2CH Digital 5.1CH Multi ch
For instructions on storing settings at Quick Select 1 to 3, see page

55.
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Getting Started
Playback
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Preparations Operations During Playback
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unit BUTTON Adjusting the Master Volume
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> Turning the Power On
Either turn <MASTER VOLUME> or press [MASTER
1
Button only on the remote control unit [BUTTON] Press <POWER>. VOLUME].
Setup
The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the
standby mode. [Variable range] – – – –80.0dB ~ 18.0dB
<SOURCE SELECT> SHIFT <PRESET>
Playback
2
<SOURCE> PHONES jack Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE]. NOTE
The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on. The adjustable range will differ depending upon factors such as the
b Also press SOURCE SELECT when in standby mode, the power type of input signal and the channel level setting.
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turns on. In this case the input source is selected by remote

control unit. Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting)
b Also press [QUICK SELECT] when in standby mode, the power
turns on. In this case Quick Select is selected. Press [MUTING].
Turning the Power Off

Multi-zone
q Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF]. • The sound is reduced to the level set at menu “Manual Setup” –
<POWER> BAND TUNING The power is set to the standby mode. “Option Setup” – “Volume Control” – “Mute Level”.
w Press <POWER>. • To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be canceled by
<ON/STANDBY> <SPEAKERS> <MASTER VOLUME>
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The power indicator turns off, and so does the power. adjusting the master volume.
NOTE
[Front] [Rear] Listening with Headphones
• Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when
the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long Plug the headphones into the PHONES jack on the main
[ON/SOURCE]
Troubleshooting
periods of time or when traveling, either press <POWER> to turn off unit.
[OFF] the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically
[QUICK SELECT] • When the multi-zone power is switched on, and you want to switch cut.
SOURCE SELECT off the main zone power, press [OFF].
[TUNER]
[TUNER] SOURCE SELECT NOTE
SHIFT Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones.
Specifications
TUNING Selecting the Input Source

[MASTER TUNING Switching the front speakers
VOLUME] [MODE] Select the source using SOURCE SELECT.
[CHANNEL + –] Turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SOURCE SELECT] to switch Press <SPEAKERS>.
BAND
[MUTING] [MEMORY] between input sources. Front A Front B
[SOURCE Front A+B

CONTROL 1] If “Rec Select” is selected for the input source, press <SOURCE>
[SOURCE before turning <SOURCE SELECT>. NOTE
CONTROL 2] When set to “Custom”, <SPEAKERS> does not operate.
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Playing Video and Audio Listening to Preset Stations
Getting Started
• If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in
Equipment manually.
• When tuning in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to change
frequencies continuously.
1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G).

Basic Operation • The time (default : 30 sec) for which the on-screen display are
2 Press <PRESET> or [CHANNEL + –] to select the
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displayed can be set at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” desired preset channel (1 to 8).
1 Prepare the equipment.
q Load the BD, DVD, CD or other software in the player.

– “On-Screen Display” (vpage 30).
Press uio p to return to the original screen.
n Default settings
(vSee the operating instructions of the respective equipment.) Auto tuner presets
Setup
w To play a video equipment, switch the monitor input. 87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 108.0 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 /
(vSee the monitor’s operating instructions.) Presetting Radio Stations A1 ~ A8
90.1 MHz
(Preset Memory)
Playback
522 / 603 / 999 / 1404 / 1611 kHz,
2
B1 ~ B8
Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz
tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz
D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz
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3 Start playback. Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset.
E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz
(vSee the operating instructions of the respective equipment.)
F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz
The remote control unit can be used to operate external devices.

2 Press [MEMORY]. G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz
Multi-zone
3
See “Remote Control Unit Operations” (vpage 56). Press SHIFT to select the block (A to G) in which the
station is to be preset.
Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts
4 Press <PRESET> or [CHANNEL + –] to select the preset
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number (1 to 8).
Basic Operation
1 Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to 5 Press [MEMORY] again to complete the setting.
Troubleshooting
select “TUNER”.
2 CONTROL

[SOURCE CONTROL 1]
Set
2]
to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE
to “TUNER”.
(vpage 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)
• To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to 5.
• Stations can be preset automatically at menu “Input Setup” – “Auto
Preset” (vpage 33).
Specifications
NOTE
3 Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”.
Preset stations are erased by overwriting them.
4 Tune in the desired broadcast station.
q 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.
w 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.
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RDS (Radio Data System) RDS Search

Getting Started

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that
unit BUTTON which allows a station to send additional information along provide the RDS service.
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> with the regular radio program signal.
Button only on the remote control unit [BUTTON] The following three types of RDS information can be
received with this unit: 1 <SOURCE SELECT>
Either turn
select “TUNER”.
or press [TUNER] to
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<SOURCE SELECT> <PRESET> <RDS> Program Type (PTY)

PTY identifies the type of RDS program.
2 CONTROL

[SOURCE CONTROL 1]
Set
2]
to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE
to “TUNER”.
Setup
The program types and their displays are as follows:

NEWS News WEATHER Weather
3 Press <RDS> to select “RDS”.
Playback
AFFAIRS Current Affairs FINANCE Finance

INFO Information Children’s
4
CHILDREN
SPORT Sports programmes Press <PRESET> or [CHANNEL+ –].
EDUCATE Education SOCIAL Social Affairs The search for RDS stations begins automatically.
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DRAMA Drama RELIGION Religion b If no RDS stations are found with the above operation, all the
CULTURE Culture PHONE IN Phone In reception bands are searched.
b When a broadcast station is found, that station’s name appears on
op SCIENCE Science TRAVEL Travel
LEISURE Leisure the display.
VARIED Varied
JAZZ Jazz Music
5
[Front] POP M Pop Music
To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 3.
Multi-zone
ROCK M Rock Music COUNTRY Country Music

Easy Listening NATION M National Music
EASY M b If no RDS station is found when all the frequencies have been
Music OLDIES Oldies Music
searched, “NO RDS” is displayed.
LIGHT M Light Classical FOLK M Folk Music
SOURCE SELECT
Information
CLASSICS Serious Classical DOCUMENT Documentary

[TUNER] OTHER M Other Music
Traffic Program (TP)

Troubleshooting
TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.

This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your
[CHANNEL + –] area before leaving home.
Radio Text (RT)

op
Specifications
RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the

display.
[SOURCE [SOURCE
CONTROL 1] CONTROL 2] NOTE
The operations described below using <RDS> will not function in areas
in which there are no RDS broadcasts.
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PTY Search TP Search RT (Radio Text)
Getting Started
Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic “RT” appears on the display when radio text data is
designated program type (PTY). programs (TP stations). received.
For a description of each program type, refer to “Program
Type (PTY)”.
1 <SOURCE SELECT>
Either turn
select “TUNER”.
or press [TUNER] to
1 <SOURCE SELECT>
Either turn
select “TUNER”.
or press [TUNER] to
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1 <SOURCE SELECT>
Either turn or press [TUNER] to
2 CONTROL
[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE
2 CONTROL
[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE
select “TUNER”. Set Set
2] to “TUNER”. 2] to “TUNER”.
2 CONTROL
[SOURCE CONTROL 1]
Set
2]
to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE (vpage 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) (vpage 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)
Setup
to “TUNER”.
3 Press <RDS> to select “TP”.

3 Press <RDS> to select “RT”.
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3 Press <RDS> to select “PTY”.
4 Press <PRESET> or [CHANNEL+ –].

TP search begins automatically.
b While receiving an RDS broadcast station, the text data broadcast
from the station is displayed.
b To turn the display off, press o p.
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Watching the display, press ui to call out the desired b If no text data is being broadcast, “NO TEXT DATA” is displayed.
b If no TP station is found with the above operation, all the reception
program type. bands are searched.
b The station name is displayed on the display after searching n To end RDS search / PTY search / TP search / RT
5 Press <PRESET> or [CHANNEL+ –].
PTY search begins automatically.
stops. • Do not operate anything for 15 seconds.
• When setting RT, press <RDS>.
b If there is no station broadcasting the designated program type
5 To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 3.
Multi-zone
with the above operation, all the reception bands are searched.
b The station name is displayed on the display after searching
b If no other TP station is found when all the frequencies have been
stops.
searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.
Information
6 To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 4.
b If no station broadcasting the designated program type is found

when all the frequencies have been searched, “NO PROGRAMME”
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is displayed.
Specifications
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iPod® Playback
3 CONTROL
[SOURCE CONTROL 1]
Set to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE
Getting Started

The music on an iPod can be played by using the control dock for
2] to “iPod/NETWORK”.
iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold separately). (vpage 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)
unit BUTTON
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the main
Button only on the remote control unit [BUTTON] unit or remote control unit while watching the menus.
4 Press[MODE] and hold it down for a 2 seconds or
more to select the display mode.
Connections
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. To switch between modes, press and hold down the button.
and other countries. When remote mode is active, “Remote” is displayed.
<SOURCE SELECT> ui b The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are not
copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback is legally [Selectable mode] Browse mode Remote mode
Setup
permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to comply

Display location Main unit display iPod display
with applicable copyright legislation.
Playable Audio file S S
Playback
files Video file Sz1 Sz2

Remote
Basic Operation Active control unit S S
Remote Control
1
buttons (AVR-1909)
Make the necessary preparations.
iPod A S
<ON/STANDBY> <STATUS> ENTER, op q Set the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. hen using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W control dock for iPod.
z1 : W
(vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) z2 : V
ideo may not be output, depending on the combination of
w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input. ASD-1R and iPod.
[Front] [Rear]
The input for the control dock for iPod is assigned to VCR by
Multi-zone
default.
[OFF]
MENU : ”Input Setup” – “Assign” – ”iPod Dock” • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the
[iPod] (vpage 35) VCR (iPod) connector.
Information
• Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency
2
[2] Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [iPod] to components of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound.
[1] select the input source assigned in step 1-w above. The default setting is “Mode3” (vpage 43).
• Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF] and set the AVR-1909’s power to
[TUNING+ –] the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the
[6, 7]
Troubleshooting
[MODE] input source to one to which the menu “iPod Dock” is not assigned
[8, 9] uiop before disconnecting the iPod.
ENTER • When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W control dock for iPod, refer to
uiop the respective manual to operate.
ENTER OK to disconnect.
Specifications
[SOURCE (iPod screen)

CONTROL 1] b If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be
[SOURCE properly connected. Try connecting again.
CONTROL 2]
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Listening to Music Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the
Getting Started
iPod
1 Use ui to select the menu, then press ENTER or p
to select the music file to be played. Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor.
Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions. (When
2
using an ASD-1R)
Press ENTER or p.
Connections
1 Press and hold [MODE] to set the Remote mode.
Playback starts.
n Stopping playback temporarily

During playback, press ENTER or [1].
2 Watching the iPod’s screen, use
“Photos” or “Videos”.
ui to select
Setup
Press again to resume playback.
3
n Fast-forwarding or fast-reversing Press [ENTER] until the image you want to view is
During playback, either press and hold [6] (to fast-reverse) or
Playback
[7] (to fast-forward). displayed.
n To cue to the beginning of a track
During playback, either press [8] (to cue to the previous track) or
Remote Control
[9] (to cue to the next track). • “TV Out” at the iPod’s “Slideshow Settings” or “Video Settings”
n To stop must be set to “On” in order to display the iPod’s photo data or videos
During playback, either press and hold ENTER or press [2]. on the monitor. For details, see the iPod’s operating instructions.
• When viewing an iPod video file, select “iPod” - “Video” in browse
n Playing repeatedly mode. (When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W)
Press [TUNING –].
Multi-zone
NOTE
[Selectable items] All One OFF
• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version,
MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Repeat” (vpage 36) somefunctions may not operate.
• DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod
n Shuffling playback
Information
data.
Press [TUNING +].
• When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R is
connected
Troubleshooting
[Selectable items] Albums Songs OFF
MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Shuffle” (vpage 36)

• When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W is
connected
[Selectable items] ON OFF
Specifications
• 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)”.
• 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” – “iPod Information” (vpage 30).
Press uio p to return to the original screen.
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Getting Started
Other Operations and Functions
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Other Operations

Connections
• To cancel, press <ZONE2/REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control SELECT> until “ZONE2 Source” is displayed.
unit BUTTON • Make a test recording before starting the actual recording.
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> Recording on an External Equipment • Sources selected with the REC OUT mode are output from ZONE2
Button only on the remote control unit [BUTTON] (REC OUT mode) as well.
Setup
You can listen to one program source while recording a different • In the REC OUT mode, the remote control unit’s ZONE2 mode
program source. buttons cannot be operated.
• The source selected for ZONE2 is output from the digital output
1
Playback
Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT>. connector (OPTICAL 2).

<SOURCE SELECT> “ZONE2 Source” is shown on the display.
NOTE
2 Turn <SOURCE SELECT> until “RECOUT Source” is • Digital signals are not output from the analog REC OUT connector.
Remote Control
displayed. • Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should
The “ ” indicator lights. not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright
holder.
ZONE2 Source ZONE2 TUNER ···· ZONE2 V.AUX • Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete”
cannot be selected.
RECOUT V.AUX ······ RECOUT TUNER RECOUT Source
Multi-zone
<ZONE2/REC SELECT>
3 Turn <SOURCE SELECT> to choose the input source
to be recorded.
Information
4 Play the program source.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
operating instructions.
To record FM or AM broadcasts, select the broadcast (vpage
Troubleshooting
47).
5 Start recording.
For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
Specifications
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Connections
Convenient Functions
Getting Started
Player compatible Television compatible with
with HDMI
HDMI Control Function control function
HDMI control function
"6%*0
When AVR-1909 is connected to a TV and player compatible with
)%.* )%.* "6%*0 015*$"-
HDMI control function, you can perform the following operations.
Connections
065 */ 065 065
Settings other than AVR-1909 settings must be made on the - 3
respective devices. (Check the operating instructions of each
device for details.)
L R
• AVR-1909 power off can be linked to the TV power off step.
Setup
When you set “Output audio from amp” in the TV audio output setup
operation, you can switch the amp power on.
Playback
• You can switch audio output devices with a TV operation. L R
(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
Remote Control
operation.
• You can switch AVR-1909 functions through linkage to TV input
function switching.
• When playing the player, the AVR-1909 input function switches to
the function of that player.
Multi-zone
• When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-1909, connect optical
digital or analog.
If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical
Information
digital connection.
• When using these functions set as follows: menu “Manual Setup” –
“HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control” set to “ON” (vpage 26).
NOTE
Troubleshooting
When using the HDMI control function, do not assign HDMI input to “TV/
CBL” by setting “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “HDMI In” in the menu.
Specifications
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Operations
Channel Level
Getting Started

unit BUTTON
1 Connect the HDMI to the AVR-1909 with equipment
compatible with the HDMI control function (vpage
53).
You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback
sources or to suit your taste, as described below.
1
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> Press <SELECT/ENTER> or [CH SELECT/ENTER].
2 Put the power on for all the equipment connected to Channel Volume
Connections
the HDMI. FL 0.0dB SR 0.0dB

C 0.0dB SBR 0.0dB
FR 0.0dB SBL 0.0dB
<INPUT MODE> <SPEAKERS> ui
3 Check the settings for all the equipment connected to SW 0.0dB SL 0.0dB
the HDMI and make HDMI available to them.
Setup
Fader
b Please consult the operating instructions for the connected FRONT : REAR
equipment to check the settings.
Playback
b Steps 1~3 do not have to be repeated once started.

b Carryout steps 2 and 3 should any of the equipment be plugged
out. 2 Use ui, <SELECT/ENTER> or [CH SELECT/ENTER]
to select the speaker.
The speaker that can be set switches each time one of the
Remote Control
4 Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to

the AVR-1909.
buttons is pressed.
<POWER> QUICK SELECT <SELECT/ENTER>,

op
5 Switch the AVR-1909 input to the HDMI input source
and check if the picture from the player is ok.
3 Use o p to adjust the volume.
b In the case of a sub woofer, reducing the volume when it is at

“–12 dB” will change the setting to “OFF” (none).
Multi-zone
[Front]
QUICK SELECT 6 Put the television power on standby and check if the
AVR-1909 goes into standby. NOTE
When the input source is “iPod”, you cannot perform channel level
Information
setting.
If the AVR-1909 does not work please check the following.
• Is the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control”
(vpage 26) set to “ON”?
• Is the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “Power Off Control”
Troubleshooting
(vpage 26) set to “ON”? Fader Function

• Is the control function used for the television HDMI properly set? This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or
(Check the television operating instructions for details.) rear speakers at once.
[CH SELECT/ • Should any of the operations below be performed, the interlocking
1
uiop ENTER] function may be reset, in which case, repeat step’s 2 and 3. Press <SELECT/ENTER> or [CH SELECT/ENTER].
• Menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “HDMI In” (vpage 35) setting
Specifications
has changed.
[Rear]
2
• There is a change to the connection between the equipment and Press ui, <SELECT/ENTER> or [CH SELECT/ENTER]
the HDMI, or an increase in equipment.
to select “Fader”.
[CH SELECT/
uiop ENTER]
3 Use o p to adjust the volume of the speakers.
(o: front, p: rear)
• 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.
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Quick Select Function Last Function Memory
Getting Started
With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby
surround mode, MultEQ settings and volume can be stored in the mode was set.
memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as
they were directly before the standby mode was set.
1 Set the input source, surround mode, MultEQ,
Connections
Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Front Speaker
settings and volume to the conditions you want to
store. Backup Memory
The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the
Setup
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.
Playback
[Quick Select Defaults] Resetting the Microprocessor
Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations
Input Source Volume
Remote Control
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>.
Multi-zone
• To call out the settings, press QUICK SELECT at which the desired
settings were stored.
• The Quick Select name can be changed (vpage 31). 2 <INPUT<POWER>
Press
MODE>
while simultaneously pressing
and <SPEAKERS>.
Information
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” (vpage 30). In this case, store them again.
Troubleshooting
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, MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, audio delay
etc.) last selected for the individual input sources.
Specifications
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.
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Getting Started
Remote Control Unit Operations

[Front]
Operating DENON Audio Components
Connections
• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the
1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”. preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote
control unit’s transmitting window while setting the preset
memory.
[SOURCE [SOURCE
2
• Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function
[SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the position for the
Set
Setup
CONTROL 1] CONTROL 2] component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or

cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed in
the list of preset codes.
TUNER). • Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code.
Playback
Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and
3 Operate the audio component. verify correct operation.

• The preset memory can be set for one component only among the
following: DVD/HDP and SAT/CABLE.
Remote Control
b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.

• VDP (Video Disc Player) can be preset when [SOURCE CONTROL 2]
b While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of
is set to “DVD/HDP”.
[Rear] infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some
component models cannot be operated with this remote control.
[ZONE2 OFF] [MAIN ON] Operating Preset Components

Multi-zone
[NUMBER] Presetting
• DENON and other makes of components can be operated by
setting the preset memory.
1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.
b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side
Information
• Operation is not possible for some models. for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position.
1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component you want
to operate.
Troubleshooting
b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side
3
for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position. Operate the component.
Depending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment,

some buttons may not operate.
2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component to be
registered. b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
b Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.
Specifications
3 Press [ZONE2 OFF] and [MAIN ON] at the same time.

The indicator starts flashing.
4 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 (vEnd of this
manual).
5 To store the codes of another component in the

memory, repeat steps 1 to 4.
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Functions of Buttons by Component
Getting Started
n Front Device Blu-ray Video Disc Satellite TV
CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV
operated Disc Player Player (VDP) Receiver (Monitor)
SOURCE
AUDIO VIDEO
CONTROL 1
[OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE iPod/
Connections
CD TUNER DVD / HDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV
CONTROL 2 NETWORK
[1], [2], [SHIFT], OFF – – – Power off Power off – – – – –

[3], [0], ON/SOURCE – – – Power on Power on
Power on / Power on / Power on / Power on / Power on /
[SKIP + / FAVORITE], Standby Standby Standby Standby Standby
Setup
[TUNING], 1 Play Play / Pause – Play Play Play Play
[6 7],
[SETUP], [uiop],
Playback
2 Stop Stop – Stop Stop Stop Stop
[8 9],
[AUDIO], [ENTER],
[CH + –] SHIFT, 3 Pause – Shift Pause Pause Pause Pause
[DISPLAY],
Remote Control
[RETURN], 0,
b Favorites
SKIP + / Disc skip + – Disc skip – – –
[MENU/GUIDE] FAVORITE
Direct Punch Punch Punch
through through through
[SOURCE [SOURCE Manual Manual Manual Manual
Manual
Manual
CONTROL 1] CONTROL 2] TUNING, search search
Tuning
search search
search
search
(fast-reverse (fast-reverse (fast-reverse (fast-reverse (fast-reverse
6 7 down / up (fast-reverse /
/ fast- / fast- / fast- / fast- / fast-
Multi-zone
fast-forward)
forward) forward) forward) forward) forward)
Switch
8 9, Auto search Auto search Tuner Auto search Auto search Auto search
channels
CH + – (cue) (cue) Channel – / + (cue) (cue) (cue)
(–, +)
Information
SETUP – – – Setup Setup – – – – –
Cursor Cursor Cursor Cursor Cursor
uio p – Cursor – – –
operation operation operation operation operation
Troubleshooting
Switching Switching
AUDIO – – – the audio the audio – – – – –
signal signal
ENTER – Enter – Enter setting Enter setting – – Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting
Switching Switching Switching Switching Switching
DISPLAY – – – – –
Specifications
the display the display the display the display the display
RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return
MENU / Calling out Calling out Calling out Calling out Calling out
– – – – –
GUIDE the menus the menus the menus the menus the menus
b The iPod/NETWORK’s FAVORITE button can be operated when using a control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W.
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n Rear Device Blu-ray Disc Video Disc Satellite TV
Getting Started
CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV

operated Player Player (VDP) Receiver (Monitor)
SOURCE
AUDIO VIDEO
CONTROL 1
SOURCE iPod/
CD TUNER DVD / HDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV
CONTROL 2 NETWORK
[NUMBER] Number Number
Connections
NUMBER Number input /

– – – input / Track input / Track – Channels Channels Channels
(0~9, +10) (0 ~ 9, +10) Track selection
selection selection
[TUNING + –], TUNING
q CD q iPod
q Tuning up
q DVD q Blu-ray Disc q TV q TV q DBS q Cable q TV
[TV VOL + –], [SETUP], (+, –) /
Random Random
w Tuning
Random Random Volume d Volume d Volume d Volume d Volume d
Setup
[uiop], w CD w iPod w DVD w Blu-ray Disc w TV w TV w DBS w Cable w TV

[MODE / TOP MENU], TV VOL (+, –)
Repeat Repeat
down
Repeat Repeat Volume f Volume f Volume f Volume f Volume f
[BAND / [AUDIO], Page search
PICTURE ADJUST], [ENTER],
Playback
mode (once)
[MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [DISPLAY], and Browse/
Switch
[RETURN] MODE,
–
Remote
search
Calling out Calling out the
– –
Calling out Calling out Calling out
TOP MENU mode the menus top menus the menus the menus the menus
Remote Control
modes
switching
(Press and
hold)
SETUP – – – Setup Setup – – – – –
Cursor Cursor Cursor Cursor Cursor
uio p – – – – –
operation operation operation operation operation
Multi-zone
AUDIO – – – Audio Audio – – – – –

BAND,
AM / FM Picture
PICTURE – b1 Top menu Picture adjust – – – – –
switching adjust
ADJUST
Information
ENTER – – – Enter setting Enter setting – – Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting
MEMORY, b1 Favorite Preset
– Subtitle Subtitle – – – – –
SUBTITLE memory memory
Switching Switching the Switching Switching Switching
DISPLAY – – – – –
Troubleshooting
the display display the display the display the display

RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return
Default
DENON DENON b2 DENON HITACHI ABC HITACHI
setting – – – –
(111) (111) (121) (108) (007) (134)
(Preset code)
Special
q – – q, w q q, e q, e
Specifications
Remarks
GSpecial RemarksH
q 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.
w For some brands, the DVD remote control buttons may have different function names. Check beforehand.
e One of the following buttons can be assigned to the TV and satellite receiver or cable TV: CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/HDP, VCR
(vpage 59 “Punch Through Function”).
b1: This button can be operated when using a control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W.
b2: 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”.
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Punch Through Function
Getting Started
[Front]
“Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0,
6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/
HDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By
default, nothing is set.
Connections
[1], [2], 1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “VIDEO”.
[3], [0],
[6 7], 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component to be
Setup
registered (TV or SAT/CABLE).
[8 9]
3 Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time.
Playback
The indicator starts flashing.
[SOURCE [SOURCE 4 Input the number of the component you want to set.
Remote Control
CONTROL 1] CONTROL 2] No.
CD 1
iPod/NETWORK 2
TUNER 3
DVD/HDP 4
Multi-zone
VCR 5
No setting 0
[Rear]
Information
[NUMBER]
Troubleshooting
Specifications
[MEMORY] [RETURN]
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Getting Started
Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations

The AVR-1909 is compatible with the following NOTE
types of playback: Setting 2 :
• For bi-amp playback, use speakers compatible
Connections
• Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) F Multi-zone playback

with that type of connection.
• Bi-amp playback (front speakers) 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback
• When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the
short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the speaker MAIN ZONE ZONE2
terminals.
FL SW C FR
Setup
Amp Assign mode:

Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function
Playback
Z2L Z2R
SL 5.1ch SR + ZONE2
Stereo
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.
Remote Control
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” (vpage 29).
Connect the speakers as described at “Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various
speaker terminals”.
n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker
Setting 1 : terminals
Multi-zone
F 7.1-channel playback (Default Setting) Speaker terminal SURROUND BACK /

FRONT SURROUND
CENTER AMP ASSIGN
MAIN ZONE
FL SW C FR Amp Assign mode
R L R L R L
Information
ZONE2 FR FL C SR SL Z2R Z2L

Amp Assign mode:
7.1ch 7.1ch (Default)
SL SR
Troubleshooting
When ZONE2 power is on, the ZONE2 channel is output from speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/
AMP ASSIGN terminals.
SBL SBR
n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker
Specifications
terminals
Speaker terminal SURROUND BACK /
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER AMP ASSIGN
Amp Assign mode
R L R L R L
7.1ch FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL
The surround back channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/AMP ASSIGN
terminals.
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Setting 3 : Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone
Getting Started
F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE
and conducting 5.1-channel playback Output
(switching with other modes not possible) Prepare pre-main amplifiers for ZONE2.
MAIN ZONE Connectors for audio output Audio signals
Connections
FL SW C FR
ZONE2 ZONE2 OUT Stereo
5.1ch
Amp Assign mode:
FL/FR MAIN ZONE (7.1-channel system) ZONE2
Setup
SL SR
Bi-Amp Front A Bi-Amp Monitor
Pre-main amplifier
Front B Bi-Amp y
Playback
'- 48 '3
$
Blu-ray Disc player /
DVD player AVR-1909
Remote Control
n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker ZONE2
Input
terminals audio output
Speaker terminal SURROUND BACK /

FRONT-A FRONT-B SURROUND 4- 43
CENTER AMP ASSIGN

Remote
Amp Assign mode 4# 4#
Multi-zone
R L R L R L R L control unit - 3
FR FL
FL-A/FR-A Bi-Amp : Multi-zone audio cable
Front A Bi-Amp
connection
Information
FR-A FL-A FR-B FL-B C SR SL
FR FL
Front B Bi-Amp FL-B/FR-B Bi-Amp
connection
Troubleshooting
The Front A or Front B channel for Bi-Amp use is output from the speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/
AMP ASSIGN terminals.
Specifications
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Multi-zone Operations Adjusting the Volume

Getting Started

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control GOperation on the main unitH
unit BUTTON q Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted.
Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> Turning the Power On and Off w Turn <VOLUME> to adjust.
GOperation on the main unitH GOperation on the remote control unitH
Connections
Press <ZONE2 ON/OFF>. q Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2]
<SOURCE SELECT> <VOLUME> When the power turns on, the multi-zone indicator ( ) lights on to “ZONE2”.
the display. w Press [VOLUME].
GOperation on the remote control unitH [Variable range] – – – –70dB ~ –40dB ~ +18dB
Setup
Press [ZONE2 ON] or [ZONE2 OFF].

Playback
• Also press [SOURCE SELECT] when in standby mode, the power • The volume can be increased up to the value set at menu “Manual
turns on. Setup” – “ZONE2 Setup” – “Volume Limit” (vpage 29).
• When using ZONE2, it is possible to turn the power for the MAIN • The ZONE2 volume can be adjusted only when “ZONE2” is selected
ZONE only on or off by pressing [MAIN ON] or [MAIN OFF]. at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign”
Remote Control
(vpage 29).
<ZONE2 ON/OFF>
<ZONE2/REC SELECT> Selecting the Input Source Turning off the Sound Temporarily
[Front] [Rear]
GOperation on the main unitH
Multi-zone
q Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2]

[ZONE2 OFF] q Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted.
to “ZONE2”.
[ZONE2 ON] w Turn <SOURCE SELECT>.
w Press [MUTING].
[SOURCE [MAIN ON] GOperation on the remote control unitH The sound is reduced to the level set at menu “Manual Setup”
SELECT] [MAIN OFF] – “ZONE2 Setup” – “Mute Level” (vpage 29).
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q Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2]

To cancel, either adjust the volume or press [MUTING] again.
[SOURCE to “ZONE2”.
The setting is canceled when the zone’s power is turned off.
SELECT] w Press [SOURCE SELECT].
Troubleshooting
The source selected for ZONE2 is also output from the recording
[VOLUME]
output connectors.
[MUTING] NOTE
Digital audio signals input from the COAXIAL, OPTICAL or HDMI
[SOURCE connectors cannot be played in multi-zone.
CONTROL 2]
Specifications
[SOURCE
CONTROL 1]
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Other Information
Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type
About Speaker Installation speakers for the surround speakers
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We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse
When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide
Surround back speakers Placement of the surround left and right channels
a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating
speaker (monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the
Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding when using surround back speakers prime listening position, mounted above ear level.
Setup
a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. Path of the surround sound from the
We recommend installing the speakers for the surround “L” and “R”
In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and speakers to the listening position
channels a bit forward.
the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the
Playback
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

Examples of speaker layouts
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with 5.1-channel systems Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to
Surround Surround Surround back
'- 48 $ '3 arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to speaker speaker
speakers
use them.
Front speaker
G1H Using surround back speaker(s)
60 to 90 cm Point slightly
downwards
Multi-zone
q When mainly playing movies
Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way 60°
speakers. Surround back speakers
Front speakers
GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH
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Center speaker
4-DI 43DI
e When playing movies and music

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL Monitor
Change of positioning and acoustic image Subwoofer Front speakers
Troubleshooting
with 6.1-channel systems Center speaker
60°
'- 48 $ '3
Surround Surround back
Surround speaker speaker
speakers Monitor
Front speaker
Subwoofer
60 to 90 cm Point slightly 45° ~ 60°
downwards Surround Surround back
Specifications
4-DI 43DI
60° Surround speaker speaker
speaker Front speaker
Surround back speakers 60 to 90 cm Point slightly
downwards
GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH
4#DI
Movement of acoustic image from

SR to SB to SL Surround back speaker
In addition to sources recorded in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH
conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources can also be enhanced.
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G2H When not using surround back speakers Dolby Digital Plus
DTS Surround
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Front speakers Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is
Center speaker
compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also
improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance. It
DTS Digital Surround
is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby Digital, so it offers DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS,
Monitor
greater flexibility in response to the source signal and the conditions Inc., compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz and up
Subwoofer
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of the playback equipment. to 5.1-channels of digital discrete surround sound.

60°
Surround speaker
Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
Front speaker Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology developed by Dolby DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the
Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to faithfully reproduce
Setup
60 to 90 cm conventional DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible

the sound of the studio master. with sampling frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels
This format is compatible with a maximum sampling frequency of 96 of discrete digital sound. High data bit rate performance provides
120°
Playback
kHz and up to 7.1-channels, so it is used for applications particularly high quality sound. This format is fully compatible with conventional
Surround speakers prioritizing sound quality. products, including conventional DTS digital surround 5.1-channel
data.
GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH Dolby Pro Logic g
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Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio
Laboratories. DTS-HD Master Audio is DTS, Inc’s lossless audio format compatible
Surround Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5-channels to with up to 96 kHz/7.1-channels. The lossless audio coding technology
achieve an excellent surround effect. faithfully reproduces the sound of the studio master. It is fully
The AVR-1909 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS
lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to
Multi-zone
digital surround 5.1-channel data.

same sense of presence as in a movie theater. create a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a rich sense of
presence for all stereo sources.
DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1
Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic gx DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format
Information
adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound.
Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic gx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible
Logic g matrix decoding technology. according to the decoder.
Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are decoded to achieve a natural
Laboratories. sound with up to 7.1-channels. DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1
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A total of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels (“FL” , “FR” and There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema”
“C”), 2 surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” channel for suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimized for playing DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format
low frequencies. games. inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround
Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic sound through matrix encoding. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel
sound field with a “three-dimensional” feeling (sense of distance, Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. audio signals is also possible according to the decoder.
movement and positioning) is achieved. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
DTS NEO:6™ Surround
Specifications
A real, overpowering sense of presence is achieved when playing of Dolby Laboratories.

movie sources in AV rooms as well. 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.
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DTS 96/24
Audyssey HDMI
Getting Started
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
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
bit quantization on DVD-Video.
Audyssey MultEQ®
HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based
Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in
audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every consumer equipment.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
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listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other
MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both transmitted with a single connection.
U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered
time and frequency response problems in the listening area and also HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents
trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD
performs a fully automated surround system setup. Protection), a technology for protecting copyrights that encrypts digital
Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc.
video signals in the same was as with DVI.
Setup
All Rights Reserved. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound
Deep Color
Playback
quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and
and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with subtle gradations between colors.
Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener Enables increased contrast ratio.
at any volume level. Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and
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white.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ At 30-bit pixel depth, a four times improvement would be the minimum,
and the typical improvement would be eight times or more.
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.
xvYCC
Multi-zone
Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as Next-generation “xvYCC” color space supports 1.8 times as many
the playback volume is adjusted automatically, the perceived bass colors as existing HDTV signals.
response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog clarity Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately.
remain the same. Enables displays with natural, vivid colors.
Information
LipSync
Because consumer electronics devices are using increasingly
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. complex digital signal processing to enhance the clarity and detail of
and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® is a registered the content, synchronization of video and audio in user devices has
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trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ become a greater challenge and could potentially require complex end-
is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey Dynamic user adjustments. HDMI 1.3 incorporates an automatic video/audio
Volume™ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. synching capability that allows devices to perform this synchronization
automatically with total accuracy.
Specifications
“HDMI”, “HDMI logo” and “High-Definition Multimedia
Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
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Surround Modes and Parameters

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Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)
Surround mode
Surround Surround D. Comp LFE AFDM DRC
Front L/R Center Subwoofer SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Delay time Subwoofer
L/R Back L/R z1 z2 z1 z3
Connections
PURE DIRECT, DIRECT S A A A D S (OFF) S (0dB) A A A A A A A S S (Auto)

MULTI CH DIRECT S D D D D A S (0dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A A
STEREO S A A A D S (OFF) S (0dB) A A A A A A A A S (Auto)
EXT. IN S D D D D A A A A A A A A A A A
MULTI CH IN S (0dB) S (ON)
Setup
S D D D D A S A A A A A A A
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D D D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema) A A A A S (Auto)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S D D A D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE2) S (Cinema) A A A A S (Auto)
Playback
DTS NEO:6 S D D D D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema) A A A A A

DOLBY DIGITAL S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
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DOLBY TrueHD S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A S (Auto)

DTS SURROUND S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
DTS 96/24 S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
DTS-HD S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
5CH/7CH STEREO S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A A A A A S (Auto)
ROCK ARENA S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A S (Medium) S (10) A A S (Auto)
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JAZZ CLUB S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A S (Medium) S (10) A A S (Auto)

MONO MOVIE S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A S (Medium) S (10) A A S (Auto)
VIDEO GAME S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A S (Medium) S (10) A A S (Auto)
MATRIX S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A A A S (30 ms) A S (Auto)
Information
VIRTUAL S A A A D S (OFF) S ( 0dB) A A A A A A A A S (Auto)

S : Signal / Adjustable S : Signal / Adjustable
A : No signal / Not adjustable A : No signal / Not adjustable
D : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting NOTE1 : This parameter is availabe when the menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” is set to “Cinema” (vpage 39).
NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when the menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” is set to “Cinema” or “PL” (vpage 39).
Troubleshooting
NOTE:
z1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.
z2 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM (multi ch).
z3 : When playing Dolby TrueHD signal.
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Signals and adjustability in the different modes
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Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)
Surround mode NEO:6 MUSIC Dynamic
PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only Tone Night Mode Dynamic EQ
mode only MultEQ Volume RESTORER
(NOTE5) (NOTE5) (NOTE6)
Panorama Dimension C. Width Center Image SW ATT (NOTE7)
PURE DIRECT, DIRECT A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE4) S (NOTE4) S (NOTE4) S
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MULTI CH DIRECT A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE4) S (NOTE4) S (NOTE4) A
STEREO A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
EXT. IN A A A A S A A A A A A
MULTI CH IN A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
Setup
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
DTS NEO:6 A A A S (0.3) A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
Playback
DOLBY DIGITAL A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus A A A A A S (0dB) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
DOLBY TrueHD A A A A A S (0dB) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
DTS SURROUND A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
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DTS-96/24 A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
DTS-HD A A A A A S (0dB) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
5CH/7CH STEREO A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
ROCK ARENA A A A A A S (NOTE3) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
JAZZ CLUB A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
Multi-zone
MONO MOVIE A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
VIDEO GAME A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
MATRIX A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
VIRTUAL A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
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S : Adjustable
A : Not adjustable
NOTE3 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB
NOTE4 : Can be used according to the “Audio Setup” – “EQ Preset” – “Direct Mode” setting (vpage 28).
NOTE5 : Cannot be set when the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON” (vpage 42).
Troubleshooting
NOTE6 : Cannot be set when the “MultEQ” setting is “OFF” (vpage 41).
NOTE7 : Cannot be set when the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “OFF” (vpage 42).
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Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals
Getting Started
Button Input signals

PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL
Note DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY
Linear Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY
Surround mode ANALOG High DTS DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL EX
PCM PCM Master DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL
Resolution (5.1ch) 96/24 TrueHD EX (With (With no
Connections
(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 A A A F A A A A A A A A A A A A
Setup
DTS-HD HI RES A A A A F A A A A A A A A A A A
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 z1 z3 A A A A A F D A A A A A A A A A A
DTS ES MTRX6.1 z1 z3 A A A A A A F D A A A A A A A A A
Playback
DTS SURROUND A A A A A S S F A A A A A A A A
DTS 96/24 A A A A A A A A F A A A A A A A
DTS (–HD) + PLgx CINEMA z2 z3 A A A S S S S S S A A A A A A A
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DTS (–HD) + PLgx MUSIC z1 z3 A A A S S S S S S A A A A A A A

DTS (–HD) + NEO:6 z1 z3 A A A S S A S S S A A A A A A A
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY TrueHD A A A A A A A A A F A A A A A A
Multi-zone
DOLBY DIGITAL+ A A A A A A A A A A F A A A A A
DOLBY DIGITAL EX z1 z3 A A A A A A A A A A A S S S S A
DOLBY (D+) (HD) +EX z1 z3 A A A A A A A A A S S A A A A A
DOLBY DIGITAL A A A A A A A A A A A S F F F A
Information
DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgx CINEMA z2 z3 A A A A A A A A A S S F D S S S A

DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgx MUSIC z1 z3 A A A A A A A A A S S S S S S A
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA z3 S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A F
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC z3 S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
Troubleshooting
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME z3 S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
Specifications
NOTE:
z1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”.
z2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.
z3: Cannot be set when “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2”.
F : Mode selectable in initial status

D : Mode fixed when “AFDM” is “ON”
S : Selectable mode
A : Non-selectable mode
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Button Input signals
Getting Started
PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL
Note DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY
Linear Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY
Surround mode ANALOG High DTS DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL
PCM PCM Master DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL
Resolution (5.1ch) 96/24 TrueHD EX (With EX (With
(multi ch) (2ch) Audio (With Flag) (With Flag) Plus (5.1/5/4ch) (4/3ch) (2ch)
Audio Flag) no Flag)
STANDARD
Connections
MULTI CH IN
MULTI CH IN A F A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA z2 z3 A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC z1 z3 A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Setup
MULTI CH IN 7.1 z3 A F D (7.1) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
DIRECT
DIRECT S A S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Playback
MULTI CH DIRECT A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA z2 z3 A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC z1z3 A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
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M DIRECT 7.1 z3 A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECT S A S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
MULTI CH PURE DIRECT A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
M PURE D + PLgx CINEMA z2 z3 A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
M PURE D + PLgx MUSIC z1 z3 A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Multi-zone
M CH PURE DIRECT 7.1 z3 A S (7.1) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
DSP SIMULATION
5CH/7CH STEREO z4 S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
ROCK ARENA S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
Information
JAZZ CLUB S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
MONO MOVIE S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
VIDEO GAME S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
MATRIX S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
Troubleshooting
VIRTUAL S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
STEREO
STEREO F S F S S S S S S S S S S S S S
NOTE :
z1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”.
z2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.
Specifications
z3: Cannot be set when “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2”.
z4: If the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.
F : Mode selectable in initial status

D : Mode fixed when “AFDM” is “ON”
S : Selectable mode
A : Non-selectable mode
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Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output

Getting Started
Video Input signals Monitor output Video S-VIDEO Input signals Monitor output
convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO convert MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO
A A A A A A A A — A A A A A A A A
A A A S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO — A A A S A A A VIDEO
Connections
A A S A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO — A A S A A A S-VIDEO A

A A S S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Used A A S S A A S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
A S (1080p) A A A COMPONENT A A Not used A A S S A A — VIDEO
A S (480p ~ 720p) A A COMPONENT COMPONENT A A — A S A A A COMPONENT A A
A S (480i / 576i) A A COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT — A S A S A COMPONENT 1
z A VIDEO
A S (1080p) A S VIDEO COMPONENTz1 VIDEO VIDEO — A S S A A COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO A
Setup
A S (480p ~ 720p) A S COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 A VIDEO Used A S S S A COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO VIDEOz2

A S (480i / 576i) A S COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENT VIDEO Not used A S S S A COMPONENTz1 — VIDEO
OFF
A S (1080p) S A S-VIDEO COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO — S A A A HDMI A A A
Playback
A S (480p ~ 720p) S A COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO — S A A S HDMI A A VIDEO

A S (480i / 576i) S A COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO — S A S A HDMI A S-VIDEO A
A S (1080p) S S S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 z S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Used S A S S HDMI A S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
ON A S (480p ~ 720p) S S COMPONENTz2 COMPONENT 2 z S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Not used S A S S HDMI A — VIDEO
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A S (480i / 576i) S S COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO — S S A A HDMI COMPONENT A A

S A A A HDMI A A A — S S A S HDMI COMPONENTz1 A VIDEO
S A A S HDMIz1 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO — S S S A HDMI COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO A
S A S A HDMIz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Used S S S S HDMI COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
S A S S HDMIz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Not used S S S S HDMI COMPONENTz1 — VIDEO
S S (Other than 480i / 576i) A A HDMI COMPONENT A A
S S (480i / 576i) A A HDMI COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT S : Signal input A : Not output
A : No signal z1 : On-screen display superimposed on video
Multi-zone
S S (1080p) A S HDMIz1 COMPONENT 1 z VIDEO VIDEO

S S (480p ~ 720p) A S HDMIz1 COMPONENTz1 A VIDEO signal and output.
S S (480i / 576i) A S HDMIz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENT VIDEO z2 : On-screen display superimposed on S-
S S (Other than 480i / 576i) S A HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Video signal and output.
S S (480i / 576i) S A HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
COMPONENT or HDMI:
S (Other than 480i / 576i) HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
Information
S S S
On-screen display only displayed for the
S S (480i / 576i) S S HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
MENU button on the main unit or the
S : Signal input A : Not output A.MENU button on the remote control
A : No signal z1 : On-screen display superimposed on video signal unit.
480p ~ 720p: 480p / 576p / 1080i / 720p and output.
Troubleshooting
z2 : On-screen display superimposed on S-Video signal
and output.
COMPONENT or HDMI:
On-screen display only displayed for the MENU
button on the main unit or the A.MENU button on
the remote control unit.
: Video signals are not output when the analog to
Specifications
HDMI convert function is set to “OFF”.
• The MAIN ZONE video conversion function is 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” (vpage 33).
• With assigned input sources “TUNER” and “iPod”, when you output video with “Video Select”, video output in the above table changes depending on the following settings.
q When “Tuner Information” and “iPod Information” are other than “OFF” : Superimposed S-video or Video signal is output.
w When “Tuner Information” and “iPod Information” are “OFF” : Signal output is as in the above table.
(See page 30 for “Tuner Information” and “iPod Information” setting.)
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Getting Started
Troubleshooting
If a problem should arise, first check the following: Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
1. Are the connections correct?
“DOLBY • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s • Check the Blu-ray Disc player / –
Connections
2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?
DIGITAL” digital audio output setting is not DVD player’s audio output
3. Are the other components operating properly?
indicator does not proper. setting. For details, read the Blu-
If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,
appear on display. ray Disc player / DVD player’s
there may be a malfunction.
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
Setup
Power switches • The protection circuit will be • Please switch off power at once, 10
GGeneralH off suddenly while activated depending upon the and re-apply the power after
you are using the temperature rise in the internal the body temperature has fallen
Playback
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page AVR-1909, the parts of the unit. sufficiently.
Set does not • External noise or interference is • Reset the microprocessor. 55 power indicator • Please re-install AVR-1909 in a –
operate properly. causing the set to malfunction. will flash in red place having good ventilation.
Power does not • Connection of the power cord is • Check that the power plugs are 16 at intervals of
Remote Control
turn on, or turns faulty. securely inserted into the AVR- approximately 2
off directly after it 1909’s AC inlet and the wall seconds.
was turned on. power outlet. Power switches • Use speakers having impedance • Please use speakers which have 10
No sound is • Connection with the input • Check the connections. 10 off suddenly less than that specified. the specified impedance.
produced from devices or connection of the while you are • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then 10
speakers. speaker cables is faulty. using the AVR- each other or the core wires after twisting the core wires
Multi-zone
• Device you want to play and set• Select an appropriate input 46 1909, the power become disconnected from their together tightly again, or effecting
input source do not match. source. indicator will flash terminals, the protection circuit termination treatments etc,
• Master volume is turned too • Adjust the master volume to an 46 red at intervals of will be activated in the event of please reconnect once again.
low. appropriate level. approximately 0.5 core wires coming into contact
Information
• Mute mode is set. • Cancel the mute mode. 46 seconds. with the AVR-1909 rear panel.
• Headphones are connected. • Disconnect the headphones. 46 Even applying • The AVR-1909 amplifier circuit • Switch off the power and please –
• No digital signals are being • Select an input source for which 35 power, the power has failed. contact the DENON service
input. the digital input setting has been display flashes adviser.
made. red at intervals of
Troubleshooting
• The connectors to which the • Set the input mode. 34 approximately 0.5
digital inputs are assigned and seconds.
the settable input modes do not
match.
Display is off. • The “Dimmer” setting is set to • Set to something other than 31
“OFF”. “OFF”.
Specifications
• The PURE DIRECT mode is set. • Set a surround mode other than 38
the PURE DIRECT mode.
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GRemote Control UnitH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
Getting Started
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No sound is • 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 • You are operating outside of the • Operate within the specified 4 subwoofer. • The “Subwoofer” setting at • Set to “Yes”. 24
remote control specified range. range. “Speaker Configuration” is set
unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. 4 to “No”.
• The subwoofer is not properly • Check the connections. 10
Connections
remote control unit.

• The batteries are not inserted in • Insert the batteries in the 3 connected.
the proper direction, as indicated proper direction, following the • The subwoofer’s volume is • Adjust the subwoofer’s volume 54
by the polarity marks in the polarity marks in the battery turned off. to an appropriate level.
battery compartment. compartment. No test tones are • Surround mode not set to • Set to the “STANDARD” (Dolby/ 37
Setup
• The set’s remote control sensor • Move the set to a place in which 4 produced when “STANDARD” (Dolby/DTS DTS Surround) mode.
is exposed to strong light (direct the remote control sensor will remote control Surround).
sunlight, inverter type fluorescent not be exposed to strong light. unit’s TEST
Playback
bulb light, etc.). button is pressed.

• The remote ID of the main unit • Set “Remote ID” for the main 31 DTS sound is not • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s • Set the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD –
and remote control unit do not unit to “1”. output. audio output setting is not set to player. For details, refer to the
match. bitstream. Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s
Remote Control
• Settings do not match the remote • Match the settings to the remote 56 operating instructions.
control unit’s SOURCE CONTROL control unit’s SOURCE CONTROL • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player • Use a DTS-compatible player. –
switch. switch. is not compatible with DTS
sound playback.
GAudioH • The AVR-1909’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” 34
setting is set to “PCM”. mode.
Multi-zone
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

HDMI audio • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “AMP”. 26
No sound is • You are playing a monaural • The mode is set to something 37 signals are not Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out”
produced from source (TV, AM radio broadcast, other than “STANDARD” (Dolby/ output from setting is set to “TV”.
center speaker. etc.) in the “STANDARD” (Dolby/ DTS Surround). speakers.
Information
DTS Surround) mode.

No sound is • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “TV”. 26
No sound • The surround mode is set to • Set to a surround playback 37, 38 output from Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out”
is produced “STEREO”, “DIRECT” or “PURE mode. the monitor setting is set to “AMP”.
from surround DIRECT”. connected
speakers.
Troubleshooting
with HDMI
No sound is • The surround back speaker’s • Check the setting and change it 29 connections.
produced from power amplifier is assigned to a as necessary. Dolby TrueHD, • HDMI is not connected. • Connect the HDMI. 11, 12
surround back different channel. DTS-HD, Dolby • Blu-ray Disc player’s audio output • Set the Blu-ray Disc player. For –
speaker. • Surround back speaker setting is • Set to something other than 24 Digital Plus audio setting is not set to bitstream. details, refer to the Blu-ray Disc
set to “None”. “None”. is not output. player’s operating instructions.
• The “Parameter” – “Surround • Please set “Parameter” – 40, 41
Specifications
• Blu-ray Disc player is not • Use a DTS-compatible player. –

Parameter” – “SB CH Out” “Surround Parameter” – “SB compatible with DTS sound
settings are “OFF”. CH Out” to settings other than playback.
“OFF”.
• Surround mode not set to a mode • Select a surround playback 36 ~ 38
for 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback. mode.
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GVideoH GHDMIH
Getting Started
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
No picture • The connections between the • Check the connections. 11 ~ 14 HDMI audio • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “Amp”. 26
appears. AVR-1909 and monitor are signals are not Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out”
faulty. output from setting is set to“TV”.
• The monitor’s input setting is • Set properly. – speakers.
Connections
wrong. No picture • The connections to the HDMI • Check the connections. 11
• PURE DIRECT mode is set. • Cancel the PURE DIRECT mode. 38 appears connectors are faulty.
• The player is connected using the • High definition (1080i/720p) and – with HDMI • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. 35
component input connectors, the progressive (480p/576p) video connections. • The monitor is not compatible • Connect a monitor that is 11
monitor is connected using the signals are not down-converted. with copyright protection compatible with copyright
Setup
video (yellow) or S-Video output Set the player to interlace (HDCP). protection (HDCP).
connectors. (480i/576i) signals. • The HDMI format of the player • Match the HDMI format of the 11
Picture cannot be • Input source does not match • The video conversion function 14 and monitor do not match. player and monitor.
Playback
recorded. recorder’s video connection does not work for the REC No sound is • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “TV”. 26
connector (video or S-Video). OUT connectors. Match the output from Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out”
input source and recorder the monitor setting is set to “Amp”.
connections.
Remote Control
connected
DVDs cannot be • This is not a malfunction. Most – with HDMI
copied on a VCR. movie software includes copy connections.
–
prevention signals and cannot be When performing • HDMI’s CEC function is • Set “Manual Setup” – “HDMI 26
copied. the following operating. Setup” – “HDMI Control” to
On-screen display • When viewing HDMI or 9 operations on a “OFF”.
Multi-zone
is not shown. component video signals via the connected device, When you only want to operate
AVR-1909, the on-screen display AVR-1909 has the the power on/off each device, set
appears when the MENU button same operations. “Power Off Control” to “OFF”.
on the main unit or the A.MENU ⋅ Power ON/OFF
button on the remote control ⋅ Switching audio
Information
unit. output devices
• When only HDMI or component 9 ⋅ Adjust volume
video signals are input to the ⋅ Switch input
AVR-1909, the characters of source
Troubleshooting
the on-screen display are not
displayed over the picture.
• The operation content display is • Set “Manual Setup” – “Option 30 GiPodH
“OFF”. Setup” – “On-Screen Display”
– “Text” to “ON”. Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
• The main volume display is • Set “Manual Setup” – “Option 30 iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source 35
“OFF”. Setup” – “On-Screen Display”
Specifications
played. “iPod Dock” is not selected. assigned at “iPod Dock”.
– “Master Volume” to “ON”. • Cable is not properly connected. • Reconnect. 13
• The display during tuner operation • Set when “Manual Setup” 30 • Control dock for iPod’s AC • Plug the control dock for iPod’s –
is “OFF”. – “On-Screen Display” – “Tuner adapter is not connected to AC adapter into a power outlet.
Information” is not “OFF”. power outlet.
• The display during iPod operation • Set when “Manual Setup” 30
is “OFF”. – “On-Screen Display” – “ iPod
Information” is not “OFF”.
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Getting Started
Specifications
n Audio section n Tuner section [FM] [AM]
• Power amplifier (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10-15 W)
Connections
Rated output: Front (A, B): Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz 522 kHz ~ 1611 kHz
90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 18 µV
120 W + 120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)
Center: STEREO 23 µV (38.5 dBf)
90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) S/N (IHF-A): MONO 77 dB (IHF-A weighted)
Setup
120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) STEREO 72 dB (IHF-A weighted)

Surround: Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.15 %
90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) STEREO 0.3 %
Playback
120 W + 120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

Surround Back: n General
90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
120 W + 120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Power consumption: 445 W
0.3 W (Standby)
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Output connectors: Front: A or B 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

A + B 12 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Maximum external dimensions: 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 383 (D) mm
Center, Surround, Surround Back: 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Weight: 11.4 kg
• Analog
Input sensitivity / Input impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms n Remote control unit (RC-1099)
Frequency response: 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode) Batteries: R6/AA Type (two batteries)
S/N: 100 dB (IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode) Maximum external dimensions: 52 (W) x 243 (H) x 21 (D) mm
Weight: 184 g (including batteries)
Multi-zone
Distortion: 0.08 % (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz) (DIRECT mode)
n Video section z For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
• Standard video connectors
Input / output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
Information
Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)

• S-Video connectors
Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
C (color) signal — 0.3 (PAL) /0.286 (NTSC) Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
Troubleshooting
• Color component video connector

Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
PB / CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
PR / CR signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
Specifications
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List of preset codes / Liste von voreingestellten Codes / Liste de codes préréglés / Lista dei codici pre-regolati /
Lista de códigos pre-ajustados / Lijst van vooringestelde codes / Förteckning över förinställda koder
006, 049, 073, 080, 087, 090, Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090, 094 Teac 004, 009, 026, 094 027, 029, 039, 048, 049, 054,
DVD Player/Bul-Ray Disc Player Curtis Mathes 092 D Daewoo 055, 106, 107, 137
N NAD 038 Technics 024, 049
A Aiwa 009 Cybernex 087
004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, TMK 087, 092
Daytron 003, 049
NEC
D Denon 014, [111]z, 121 D Daewoo 025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093,
095, 096
045, 061, 062, 085 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089,
Dimensia 044
Toshiba
H Hitachi 010
Daytron 025, 055
Nikko 088 098, 099, 117 Dixi 007, 015, 027
J JVC 006, 011
DBX 005, 085
Noblex 087 Totevision 007, 087, 088 E Electroband 046
K Konka 012, 013
Dumont 053
O Optimus 081, 088 U Unirech 087 Electrohome 029, 056, 057, 058, 147
M Magnavox 005
Dynatech 009
Optonica 021 V Vecrtor Research 005, 062, 085, 089, 090 Elta 027
024, 049, 064, 066, 067, 068, Victor 005, 045, 046, 085 029, 051, 059, 060, 061, 062,
Mitsubishi 004
E Electrohome 001, 088, 097 P Panasonic 069, 107 Emerson 118, 123, 124, 139, 148
P Panasonic 014
Electrophonic 088 Perdio 009
Video Concepts 005, 027, 085, 089, 090
Envision 038
Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Videosonic 007, 087
001, 009, 017, 027, 086, 088, Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090 Etron 027
013, 021, 023, 087, 088, 089,
Pioneer 003, 008 Emerson 089, 092, 093, 097, 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, 117 Philco 015, 016, 049 W Wards 091, 094, 097, 118, 119, 120 F Fisher 014, 021, 063, 064, 065, 118
S Sanyo 018
009, 028, 031, 053, 054, 091, Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105 X XR-1000 094 Formenti 155
Sony 002, 019, 020 F Flsher 099, 115 Pilot 088 Y Yamaha 004, 005, 006, 026, 062, 085 Fortress 012
T Toshiba 001, 021, 022
G GE 007, 011, 049, 050, 051, 052, 005, 013, 029, 036, 037, 038, Z Zenith 060, 078, 079 Fujitsu 004, 062
073, 080, 087 Pioneer
Z Zenith 023
Go Video 047, 048
045, 085
Funai 004, 062
Portland 025, 055, 090
Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 Futuretech 004
Proscan 063, 080 Television
VDP Gradiente 094 Pulsar 060 G GE 020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058,
A Admiral 045, 121 066, 088, 119, 120, 125, 147
D Denon 028, 029, 112 Grundig 042
Q Quartz 033 Adventura 122 000, 015, 029, 031, 039, 048,
M Magnavox 026 H Harley Davidson 094 Quasar 034, 035, 049 Aiko 054
Goldstar 051, 056, 057, 067, 068, 069,
116
Mitsubishi 028 Harman Kardon 040, 062 001, 002, 021, 081, 087, 088,
R Radio Shack 091, 094, 097, 098, 115
Akai 016, 027, 046 Grundy 062
P Panasonic 029, 030 Hi-Q 091
Alleron 062 029, 031, 051, 052, 070, 111,
Philips 026 Hitachi 009, 013, 023, 026, 058, Radix 088 H Hitachi 112, 113, 124, [134]*
[108]z, 109, 110, 111 Randex 088 A-Mark 007
Pioneer 028, 031 Hitachi Pay TV 151
004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049, Amtron 061
R RCA 032 J JC Penny 062, 085, 087, 088 RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063,
I Infinity 017, 071
064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Anam 006, 007, 036
S Sony 033, 034, 035, 036 Jensen 013, 026 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053,
Anam National 061, 147
J Janeil 122
004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043, Realistic 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, JBL 017, 071
JVC 003, 007, 033, 038, 039, 047,
044, 045, 046, 085 098 AOC 020, 034, 039, 040, 041, 044,
048, 049, 133
VCR K Kenwood 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 033,
045, 085, 090
Ricoh 055
Archer 007
JC Penny 048, 050, 058, 066, 069, 076,
S Salora 033, 041 088, 090, 095, 125, 136, 159
A Admiral 081 Kodak 088
007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, Audiovox 007, 061 JCB 046
Aiko 095 L Samsung
Lloyd 009, 094 087, 089, 113 B Bauer 155
JVC 019, 051, 052, 072, 073, 091,
Aiwa 009 LXI 088 Sanky 081 Belcor 047 117, 126
Akai 026, 027, 070, 072, 082, 083,
M Magnavox 015, 016, 042, 049, 063, 106 Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085, Bell & Howell 045, 118 K Kawasho 018, 046
084 114 Kenwood 038, 056, 057
Alba 055 Magnin 087 Bradford 061
032, 033, 053, 087, 091, 115, Kloss 010, 032
004, 005, 006, 015, 042, 049, Sanyo
Amstrad 009 Marantz 116 Brockwood 003, 047
085, 090 Kloss Novabeam 005, 122, 127, 131
SBR 042 003, 030, 031, 032, 038, 047,
ASA 042 Marta 088 C Candle 049, 050, 122 KTV 074, 123
Scott 017, 020, 086, 089, 093, 117
Asha 087 MEI 049
Sears 013, 023, 028, 031, 033, 053, Capehart 003 L Loewe 071
Audio Dynamic 005, 085 009, 033, 049, 053, 060, 081, 054, 088, 091, 098, 099, 115 Celebrity 046
Memorex logik 144
Audiovox 088 087, 088, 091, 094, 115
Sentra 055 Circuit City 003 Luxman 031
Metz 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128
Beaumark 087 Sharp 001, 002, 021, 097 029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 038, 008, 014, 017, 024, 040, 044,
MGA 001, 017, 027, 041, 097 Citizen 047, 049, 050, 054, 061, 095, LXI 063, 071, 075, 076, 077,
Broksonic 086, 093 Shogun 087
MGN Technology 087 122, 123 118, 125
C Calix 088
Sony
075, 076, 077, 078, 079, 121,
Concerto 031, 047, 049 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038,
Midland 011 122
Candle 006, 087, 088, 089, 090 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085,
Canon 049, 057
Minolta 013, 023 STS 023 Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135 M Magnavox 089, 108, 109, 110, 127, 131,
001, 003, 008, 013, 014, 017, 009, 015, 016, 017, 041, 049, Contec 013, 051, 052, 061 132, 145
Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071 Sylvania
Mitsubishi 027, 029, 039, 040, 041, 045, 094 Cony 051, 052, 061 Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080
Carver 015 097 Symphonic 009, 094 Craig 004, 061 Matsui 027
Motorola 081
CCE 095 T Tandy 009 Crown 029 Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144
006, 007, 087, 088, 089, 090, 001, 002, 007, 009, 049, 063,
Citizen Montgomery Ward Tashiko 009, 088 029, 034, 038, 044, 047, 049,
095 081, 115, 117 Curtis Mathes Metz 160, 161, 162, 163
MTC 009, 087, 094 Tatung 004, 026, 030 053, 095, 118
Craig 007, 087, 088, 091, 115
PRESET CODE
001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, Squareview 004 Stargate 014 Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017
MGA 065, 081, 083
Midland 125
Supre-Macy 032, 122 T Teleview 014 M Magnavox 006, 015, 035
Supreme 046 Tocom 007, 016 Marantz 016, 028, 035
Minutz 066
005, 010, 017, 030, 078, 079, TV86 019 MCS 016, 024
001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, Sylvania 085, 089, 101, 127, 131, 132,
Mitsubishi 058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105 145, 155 U Unika 011 O Onkyo 025, 027
Montgomery Ward 011, 020, 144, 145, 146 Symphonic 004, 148 United Artists 006 Optimus 017, 020, 021, 022, 023
Motorola 121, 147 T Tandy 012, 121 Universal 010, 011 P Philips 014, 032, 033, 035
MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095 Tatung 036, 124 V Viewstar 018, 019 Pioneer 006, 022, 030
N NAD 008, 075, 076, 128 Technics 037 Z Zenith 027, 028 S Sears 006
National 002, 036, 061, 147 001, 030, 032, 034, 052, 054, Sony 023, 031
Teknika
National Quenties 002 078, 083, 095, 144, 156, 157 T Teac 002, 009, 028
031, 038, 039, 048, 057, 084, Tera 035, 129 Satellite Receiver Technics 016, 029, 036
NEC 086, 135, 147 THOMSON 165, 166 A Alphastar 054
W Wards 035, 037
Nikko 054 008, 014, 034, 063, 075, 076, C Chaparrali 035, 036
NTC 054
Toshiba 095, 097, 136, 158, 159 Y Yamaha 038, 039, 040, 041
U Universal 020, 066, 088
D Dishnet 053
Z Zenith 042
O Optimus 128 Drake 037, 038
Optonica 011, 012, 093, 121 V Victor 019, 073, 126
Video Concepts 016
E Echostar Dish 062, 066
Orion 004, 139 G GE 048, 055, 056 DVD preset codes /
002, 009, 017, 036, 037, 071, Viking 032, 122 DVD-Voreinstellungscodes /
P Panasonic 141, 143, 147 005, 045, 066, 078, 085, 088,
General Instruments 039, 040, 041
Codes préréglés DVD /
005, 010, 030, 050, 051, 056, W Wards 089, 093, 102, 103, 131, Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073
132, 148 Codici di preselezione DVD /
Philco 079, 085, 127, 131, 132, H Hitachi 058, 059
145, 147 Z Zenith 042, 114, 115, 140, 144, 149
Hughes Networkr 063, 064, 065, 069 Códigos de preajuste de DVD /
005, 015, 017, 050, 051, 056, Zonda 007 DVD-voorkeuzecodesFörinställda /
Philips 078, 087, 088, 089, 131, J JVC 057
132, 147 DVD-koder
Pioneer 124, 128, 142
K Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083
Cable M 111
e Model No. / Modellnr / Modéle numéro / Modello No /

Magnavoxl 060
Portland 054 (default /standard /
Price Club 095 A ABC 006, [007]*, 008, 009 N Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086 défaut / default / 014
Proscan 040, 044, 125 Archer 010, 011 P Philips 060 prederminado /
standaard / standard)
Primestar 051
Proton 035, 051, 092, 129 C Century 011
DVD-900 DVD-2900 DVD-800
Citizen 011 Proscan 048, 055, 056
Pulsar 042 DVD-700 DVD-2910 DVD-1600
Colour Voice 012, 013 R RCA 048, 055, 056, 068
Q Quasar 036, 037, 074, 141 DVD-1000 DVD-2930 DVD-2000
Nº de modelo / Modelnr / Modellnr

Comtronic 014 Realistic 042
R Radio Shack 011, 044, 063, 093, 118
S Sierra I 036
DVD-1400 DVD-3800 DVD-2500
RCA 040, 044, 125, 130, 137, E Eastern 015 DVD-1500 DVD-3910 DVD-3000
Sierra g 036
151, 152 G Garrard 011 DVD-1710 DVD-3930 DVD-3300
Realistic 014, 063, 093, 118 Gemini 030, 033, 034 Sierra III 036 DVD-1720 DVD-A11
S Saisho 027 General Instrument 030, 031, 032 Sony 049, 067 DVD-1730 DVD-A1XV
003, 015, 034, 053, 055, 057, STS1 043 DVD-1740 DVD-A1
Samsung 094, 095, 136, 153 H Hytex 006
DVD-1910 DVD-2500BT
STS2 044
Sansui 139 J Jasco 011
DVD-1920 DVD-3800BD
Jerrold 009, 016, 017, 026, 032 STS3 045
013, 014, 021, 022, 063, 064, DVD-1930
Sanyo SRS4 046
081, 096 M Magnavox 018 DVD-1940
SBR 015 Movie Time 019 T Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082
DVD-2200
Schneider 015 Toshiba 047, 050
N NSC 019 DVD-2800
Scott 062 Uniden 061
O Oak 000, 006, 020 DVD-2800g
008, 014, 021, 022, 023, 024,
025, 040, 052, 057, 062, 063, P Panasonic 001, 005
Sears 064, 065, 073, 075, 076, 097,
098, 125, 159
Philips 011, 012, 013, 018, 021 CD Player
Pioneer 002, 003, 022 [ ]* : Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory.
011, 012, 013, 026, 093, 099, A Aiwa 001, 035, 043
Sharp 100, 104, 121 R RCA 029
B Burmster 002
*[ ] : Sie Voreinstellungscodes wurden vor der Auslieferung werkseitig eingestellt.
*[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom des livraison de l’usine.
Siemens 013 Regency 015
C Carvery 003, 035 *[ ] : I codici di presettaggio sono impostati in fabbrica prima della consegna.
Signature 045, 144 S Samsung 014, 023
D Denon [111]*, 044
*[ ] : Los códigos vienen preprogramados de fábrica.
*[ ] : Vooringestelde codes bij hey verlaten van de fabriek.
Simpson 050 Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025
E Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 *[ ] : Förinställda koder har ställts in vid transporten från fabriken.
Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150 Signal 014
F Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010
Soundesign 030, 050, 062 SL Marx 014
J JVC 018, 019
Spectricon 007, 033 Starcom 009
PRESET CODE
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CAUTION:

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:

UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:

NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO:

ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:

EEN AANTEKENING MET BETREKKING TOT DE RECYCLING:

OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ÅTERVINNING:

Information Remote Control Unit Operations

Other Operations and Functions

Operating Range of the Remote Control Part Names and Functions

strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared q w e rt y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

e Power switch (hON jOFF)··················································· (46)

u ZONE2 ON/OFF button···························································· (62)

Remote Control Unit

connections suited for the equipment you are connecting.

(Red) R R Video connections

Stereo pin-plug cable (Yellow)

(Black) Audio and video cables

Speaker cables Signal direction

Input Output Input Output

Video Conversion Function Speaker Connections

High picture Surround back speakers

Video connector Video connector

Front speakers A Subwoofer Center speaker

4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.

surrounding ventilation is good.

Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

Monitor Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player

CD Player iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner

Connecting the Recording Components CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck

Video Cassette Recorder

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

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Connections to Other Devices

Video Camera / Game Console

Component with Multi-channel Output Antenna terminals Connection of AM antennas

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player /

Installation hole Mount

Multi-zone External Controller Connecting the Power Cord

at the same time (vpage 60 ~ 62).

• This outlet supply power to external audio

• Audio equipment with a total power

Once Connections are

Turning the Power On (vpage 46)

065 Input Output

2 Press ui to select the item you want to set, then

3 Press ui again to select the item you want to set,

6 Press <MENU> or [A.MENU] to finish.

Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display

Some typical examples are described below.

GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH

main listening position.

*Assign Digital In : OPT1

Use op to change the character input DVD : DV

your home theater.

listening area as shown in Example q. For best results, it is strongly

Even if the listening environment is small as shown in Example w,

Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand

SETUP MIC jack RETURN ENTER, o p

When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting

Step 2 : Measurement Step 3 : Calculation Step 4 : Check

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4.ZONE2 Setup None : Select this when no speaker is connected.

Select the number of surround back speakers.

distorted. q Select speaker adjustment method.

: Turn display off.

–10dB : Set the maximum volume to –10 dB. [Selectable items]

: Set the maximum volume to 0 dB. Always : Show display continuously.

[Selectable items] 10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation.

All : Repeat all songs.

One : Repeat the current song.

Songs : Shuffle all songs. <SELECT/ENTER> playback.

j Panorama Med.S : Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room.

ES DSCRT : Signal included in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel