AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1609 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur
ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FRANCAIS ENGLISH FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) n NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2.
ENGLISH n Contents Getting Started Accessories······················································································2 Cautions on Handling······································································3 Cautions on Installation··································································3 About the Remote Control Unit·····················································3 Inserting the Batteries····································································3 Operating Range
ENGLISH Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function··················49 Multi-zone Operations··································································50 Turning the Power On and Off······················································50 Selecting the Input Source····························································50 Adjusting the Volume····································································50 Turning off the Sound Temporarily··············································
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Cautions on Handling About the Remote Control Unit • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
ENGLISH For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel W7 W6 W5 W4 W3 W2 W1 E4 Q5 E5 E6 E7 b About Dynamic Volume Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem of large variations in volume level between television programs, commercials, and between the soft and loud passages of movies.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Rear Panel Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting q w q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL)··················· (10 ~ 13, 15) Specifications w VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors············· (11 ~ 13) e Analog audio connectors (AUDIO)················································ (10 ~ 14) r EXT.
ENGLISH [ Front ] [ Rear ] Q1 q w e b Q2 Q4 u i o Q5 Q6 y w e b u r i o Q0 e Video select button (V.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connections Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1609. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Setup NOTE Playback Remote Control • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Setup Surround back speakers Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels Front speakers A Subwoofer Subwoofer with built-in amplifier (L) Setup w */ Center speaker Surround speakers (L) (R) q w q w q w Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1609, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 0.
ENGLISH DVD player Monitor "6%*0 "6%*0 065 3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 )%.* */ When HDMI input signals are sent to the monitor as HDMI output, both video and audio are output to the monitor. NOTE L • The audio and video signals input to the AVR-1609’s HDMI input connector are output unchanged from the HDMI output connector.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Monitor NOTE 7*%&0 4 7*%&0 */ Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. 7*%&0 */ $0.10/&/5 7*%&0 */ : 1# 13 )%.* */ Setup Playback Remote Control • The AVR-1609 supports four video input formats: HDMI, component video, S-video and video.
ENGLISH iPod® Select the terminal to use and connect the device. CD player Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1609. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connecting the Recording Components TV/CABLE Tuner Select the terminal to use and connect the device. TV tuner NOTE "6%*0 "6%*0 065 3 Setup L Playback Remote Control L R 015*$"065 7*%&0 )%.* 065 $0.10/&/5 7*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0 065 4 7*%&0 065 The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1609. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector.
ENGLISH Select the terminal to use and connect the device. CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 3 R L L R Select the terminal to use and connect the device. DVD player / External decoder Video Camera / Game Console Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections SIRIUS connector Setup • The AVR-1609 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. You can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service. • Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel. • Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. For details, see “Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs” (vpage 40).
ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Bend in the reverse direction. a. With the antenna on top of any stable surface. Power cord b. With the antenna attached to a wall. To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Setup Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to external audio equipment.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Operations Menu Map Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Auto Setup (vpage 18 ~ 20) b When the setup microphone is connected.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual ui Example q Example w SETUP MIC jack *M *M Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. “Auto Set
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections About the Auto Setup NOTE • Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup procedure is completed. • When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the auto setup procedure. Auto Setup NOTE The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting.
ENGLISH s Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc. an error message is displayed. Check the relevant items and be sure to take the necessary measures. After addressing any issues, perform the auto setup procedure over again. Error messages (examples) Mic or Sp:None Ambient Noise This returns you to analysis results items, so repeat operation q.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections System Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH f, g Surround Back Speaker Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. a~h j k ~ A5 A6 ~ S1 S2 S3 Speaker Configuration Subwoofer Mode Setup Distance Crossover Frequency Test Tone Restore j Subwoofer Mode Setup Select surround back speaker use and size. [Selectable items] ( Large ( 2spkrs Small 1spkr None ) ) NOTE Select speaker configuration and size.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections k ~ A5 Distance A6 ~ S1 Crossover Frequency Set distance from listening position to speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from the listening position to the different speakers. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Display] [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q Speaker Setup Q Setup 16Cr.
ENGLISH Press o to select “Yes”, then press o p to select “Auto” or “Manual”. Then press i. Out put the test tone. Auto : Press o p to adjust the volume. Manual : Press u i to select the speaker, then press o p to adjust the volume. When the adjustments are completed, press ENTER to finish the test tone.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections d ~ h Digital In Assign k Audio Delay l EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. Set the subwoofer level for playback. Select according to the player in use. [Display] [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W W Setup 8A.
ENGLISH A2 Edit Lock Code For any channel, set the radio reception limits. Change the password (See “Parental Lock”). q Press o. w Using uiop, input the password (4 digits number) and press ENTER. e Set the lock by pressing o p. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op q Press o. w Input old password (4 digits) using uiop, and press ENTER. e Input new password (4 digits) using uiop, and press ENTER. Be sure to memorize the password you have entered.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections 3. Option Setup Make various other settings. a s~f g~j k l A0 f Mute Level s ~ f Volume Control This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute mode is set in the main zone. Set the main zone volume setting. [Display] Amp Assign Volume Control ZONE2 Volume Control Auto Surround Mode Direct Mode Setup Remote ID Setup [Selectable items] Full 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op : The sound is cut off entirely. –40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB.
ENGLISH This sets the volume set when the ZONE2’s power is turned on. [Selectable items] Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session. ––– : Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on. k Auto Surround Mode l Direct Mode Setup Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type. Select MultEQ use for DIRECT mode playback. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E Option Setup ON : Memorize settings.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Surround Modes Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 54, 55) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field. Selecting the surround mode Select by turning
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Parameter Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH d D. Comp k Center Width Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source, etc.). Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. n In the PLgx or PLg mode [Selectable items] Cinema : This is the mode for cinema source. Music : This is the mode for music source. Game : This is the mode for game source. Cinema : This is the mode for cinema source.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections A2 SB CH OUT (for Multi-channel sources) A3 SUBWOOFER ATT. A8 MultEQ Select playback mode for surround back channels. Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode. Select the type of room correction desired from the following list: [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Selectable items] OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels.
ENGLISH S1 DV Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level. 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.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections S2 RESTORER S3 Night Mode This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. Optimized setting for late-night listening. Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. [Selectable items] OFF [Selectable items] OFF : : Turn night mode off. Low : Low setting. Do not use RESTORER.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Information Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual • Surround Mode • Input signal • Dialogue normalization • Input function • Input digital terminal • Audio Delay • Tone Control • Channel level of each speaker • CINEMA EQ • Night Mode etc.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Adjusting the Master Volume Either turn or press [MASTER VOLUME]. [Variable range] – – – –80.0dB ~ +18.0dB Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Press . The current program source and various settings are indicated on the display. For details, refer to “Information” (vpage 36). Switching the brightness of the display Press . OFF Dim Dark When setting to “OFF”, the display brightness of the menu setting in operation changes to “Dark”.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio? Set The display will switch as shown below, depending on the reception conditions. Status Signal strength is excellent Signal strength is good Signal strength is weak No signal 2 Adjust the position of the antenna until “SIG.: EXCELLENT” is shown on the display. Press until the channel you want to check (example: “SR001”) is displayed. Press TUNING and select channel 0 (SR000). Channel No. and SIRIUS ID are alternately shown on the display.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections iPod® Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH 1 [p] [ui] 2 [ENTER] Use to select the item, then press [ENTER] or to select the music file to be played. Press Playback starts. or [p]. Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod Getting Started Connections Listening to Audio Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor. Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions. When using an ASD-1R or ASD-11R Press again to resume playback. fast-forward).
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Other Operations and Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, volume level, surround mode, MultEQ, Dynamic Volume, DV setting and front speaker can be stored in the memory. This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode was set. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set. Set the input source, input mode, surround mode, MultEQ settings and volume to the conditions you want to store.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] Operating DENON Audio Components Setup [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] Playback Remote Control 1 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”. 3 Operate the audio component. Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the position for the component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or TUNER). b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
ENGLISH n Front [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] Device operated SOURCE CONTROL 1 SOURCE CONTROL 2 OFF [SOURCE CONTROL 2] Tuner DVD Player Blu-ray Video Disc Video Deck Disc Player Player (VDP) AUDIO Satellite Receiver Cable TV TV (Monitor) VIDEO CD iPod/ NETWORK TUNER – – – DVD / HDP Power off VCR SAT / CABLE TV Power off – – – – – Power on / Standby Power on / Standby Power on / Standby Power on / Standby Punch through Punch through Punch through – – – Power on Power on 1 Play
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections n Rear Device operated SOURCE CONTROL 1 SOURCE CONTROL 2 [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) Setup Playback Remote Control [TUNING + – / TV VOL + –], [MODE, TOP MENU], [BAND, PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY, SUBTITLE] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN] CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player Video Disc Video Deck Player (VDP) AUDIO Satellite Receiver Cable TV TV (Monitor) VIDEO Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications CD iPod/ NET
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Punch Through Function [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. [SOURCE CONTROL 2] Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component to be registered (SAT/CABLE or TV). Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time. Playback Remote Control [SOURCE CONTROL 1] Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “VIDEO”.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-1609 is compatible with the following types of playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) Setting 2 : F 7.1-channel Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function Setup Playback Remote Control The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-1609 to the speaker outputs for the different zones.
ENGLISH Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Setup Playback Remote Control Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system.
ENGLISH Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speaker Front speaker Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to enjoy in their homes the “DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX” audio format jointly developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films. The 6.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Audyssey Audyssey MultEQ® Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both time and frequency response problems in the listening area and also performs a fully automated surround system setup.
ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Surround mode Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Front L/R Center Surround L/R Surround Back L/R Subwoofer D. Comp DIRECT S A A A D S (OFF) STEREO S A A A D S (OFF) EXT. IN S D D D D A LFE Cinema EQ.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only NEO:6 MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only Tone Control (NOTE5) Night Mode (NOTE5) MultEQ Dynamic EQ (NOTE6) Dynamic Volume (NOTE7) DV Setting RESTORER Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image SUBWOOFER ATT.
ENGLISH Input signals Button DTS Note Surround mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM LINEAR PCM (Multi ch) DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DOLBY DIGITAL DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With Flag) DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With no Flag) DOLBY DIGITAL (5.
ENGLISH Input signals Getting Started Connections Button DTS Surround mode Note DOLBY DIGITAL ANALOG LINEAR PCM LINER PCM (Multi ch) S S A S S S S S S S S S DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With Flag) DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With no Flag) DOLBY DIGITAL (5.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Troubleshooting GGeneralH • Connection with the input devices or connection of the speaker cables is faulty. • Device you want to play and set input source do not match. • Master volume is turned too low. • Mute mode is set. • Headphones are connected. • No digital signals are being input. 9 ~ 16 • Check the connections. 37 38 38 38 25 9 9 – Troubleshooting 37 38 Specifications • Select an appropriate input source.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections GRemote Control UnitH Setup Playback Remote Control Symptom Cause Set does not work • Batteries are worn. properly when • You are operating outside of the remote control specified range. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and remote control unit. • The batteries are not inserted in the proper direction, as indicated by the polarity marks in the battery compartment.
ENGLISH Symptom No picture appears. Page 10 ~ 14 – – – GHDMIH Symptom HDMI audio signals are not output from speakers. Page 10 10 24 10 24 Countermeasure Page 25 12 – GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH Cause Countermeasure • The Sirius Tuner unit is not • Check that the connections are connected. correct. Page 15 • If the Sirius Tuner is not • Check that the connections are connected, it will be broken. correct. 15 • The signal cannot be received. • Reposition your SiriusConnect Home Tuner antenna.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Specifications Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone n Audio section n Tuner section • Power amplifier Front (A, B): Rated output: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.
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