AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1909 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 Troubleshooting······························································ 82 Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. q Owner’s manual....................................................................... 1 w Getting Started......................................................................... 1 e Warranty (for North America model only)................................. 1 r Service station list....................................................................
ENGLISH Getting Started 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. Connections • 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 ( ).
ENGLISH Getting Started Display Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i y r t Connections u Setup q w Playback Remote Control q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. Multi-zone r Output signal channel indicators t Front speaker indicator These light according to the settings of the front A and B speakers.
ENGLISH Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 Getting Started Rear Panel o Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information w qDigital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL)··················· (13 ~ 15, 18) r t i AC OUTLETS················································ (21) o Power cord··················································· (21) Q0 Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS)················· (10) Q1 FM/AM antenna terminals y u i Q4 RF/RC 2 WAY jack·········································
ENGLISH Getting Started Remote Control Unit [ Rear ] q ZONE2 power buttons································ (72) w Source select buttons································· (54) n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1099) Connections [ Front ] Q1 q w Setup e Playback r b Remote Control t Multi-zone Q2 Information Q3 y b:T o select “SIRIUS”, “XM” as the input source, use the SAT TU1/2 button.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Audio cables Video cables Coaxial digital connections Playback Component video connections (Green) (Orange) (Y) (Blue) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable (PB/CB) (Red) Remote Control • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
ENGLISH Getting Started Video Conversion Function Connections • 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.
ENGLISH Speaker Connections Getting Started Speaker Connections Example: 5.1/7.1-channels Speaker Installation Subwoofer Front speakers A Center speaker Connections The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and a monitor.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1909, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. Connections Setup Playback Remote Control 1 Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it. 2 3 4 Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it.
ENGLISH With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. Monitor )%.* 065 )%.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connecting the Monitor Connections • Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” to “TV” (vpage 32). Monitor 7*%&0 */ $0.
ENGLISH iPod® CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 3 L Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1909. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connecting the Recording Components TV/CABLE Tuner Select the terminal to use and connect the device. TV tuner "6%*0 Connections "6%*0 065 3 015*$"065 Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 4 7*%&0 065 $0.10/&/5 7*%&0 065 : 1# 13 Video Cassette Recorder Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
ENGLISH Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used.
ENGLISH Getting Started Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player / External decoder "6%*0 Connections 46# 800'&3 '30/5 - 3 $&/5&3 463306/% - 3 463306/% #"$, - 3 R L R L R L R L R L R Setup L XM connector • The AVR-1909 is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.
ENGLISH • The AVR-1909 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. You can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by For a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be positioned correctly. Use the following map to determine which area you are in and position the antenna accordingly. 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.
ENGLISH Getting Started Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station Connections AM loop antenna (supplied) FM antenna Setup Playback 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable Remote Control FM indoor antenna (supplied) Multi-zone Connection of AM antennas Information 1. Push the lever. AM outdoor antenna 2. Insert the conductor. 3. Return the lever. Troubleshooting Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals.
ENGLISH External Controller ZONE2 out Connections Getting Started Multi-zone RF remote receiver Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 at the same time (vpage 69 ~ 72).
ENGLISH Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Connections Power cord To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Setup Connection to the AC outlets Playback • These outlets supply power to external audio equipment. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set’s power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected.
ENGLISH Getting Started Menu Operations In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a border is the default value. The same operation is possible on the main unit or main remote control unit. 1 Press
ENGLISH Getting Started Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH Connections Screen title MENU *MENU Auto Setup Submenu title Setup Playback *Start Menu Start• Remote Control Press o to execute 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position.
ENGLISH Getting Started Menu Map Auto Setup (vpage 25 ~ 29) MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.
ENGLISH Getting Started Auto Setup Connections 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 NOTE Optimize settings for speakers in use. GAuto setup flowH About the Auto Setup Step 2: Measurement n Front Speaker The front speaker to be measured can be selected ahead of time here. NOTE Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after “Step 1”. A : Output test tone from front speakers A. B : Output test tone from front speakers B.
ENGLISH Getting Started Step 2 : Measurement Step 3 : Calculation F Menu screen F F Menu screen F q Connections Setup e q Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup Step2:Measurement Audyssey MultEQ All the measurements Step3:Calculation were finished. Calculating Please wait... Calculate Retry Cancel Front L –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cancel Playback Remote Control Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Step2:Measurement Please place microphone at ear height at 3nd listening position.
ENGLISH F Menu screen F q Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Caution! Microphone:None or Speaker :None Cause Measures • Included setup microphone is not connected. • Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. • Not all speakers could be detected. • Check the speaker connections. • The front L speaker was not properly detected. Retry Cancel • Too much noise in the room for accurate • Either turn off any device generating noise or move it measurements to be made. away.
ENGLISH Getting Started s Parameter Check Check auto setup measurement results. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is completed. Manual Setup [Selectable items] Make detail settings for various parameters. Connections Speaker Config. Check Distance Check Channel Level Check Crossover Freq.
ENGLISH Select surround speakers use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Select surround back speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Small 1spkr None ) ) NOTE frequency reproduction capabilities. Small : Select this when using small speakers without ample low None : Select this when no speaker is connected. No : Select this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : s Subwoofer Setup Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.
ENGLISH Getting Started f Channel Level g Crossover Frequency h Front Speaker Setup Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. Select front speakers to use for each surround mode. Test Tone [Selectable items] Connections Select test tone playback method. 40Hz 60Hz [Selectable items] 200Hz 250Hz : Auto Setup : Automatically switch speaker from which test tone is output.
ENGLISH Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. h Power Off Control Make settings for RGB output range. Interlock power OFF with HDMI control. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F 2-2.HDMI Setup Enhanced : Video range from 0 (black) to 255 (white). Use this setting to avoid black washout. Color Space YCbCr Auto Lipsync ON : OFF When “YCbCr” is selected under “Color Space”, “RGB Range” will have no effect. Power Off Control ON : OFF Make settings for output color space.
ENGLISH Getting Started Front Audio Setup d Dolby Digital Setup Select front speaker size. Make settings for audio playback. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F Large [Selectable items] Small : Select front speaker size. Connections 2.Manual Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Dolby Digital Setup 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.
ENGLISH Manual EQ Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. ZONE2 Setup Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. n Default F Menu screen F Resets the settings to the default values. EQ Customize n Before running Auto Setup n Base Curve Copy 2.Manual Setup Copy the MultEQ “Audyssey Flat” correction curve. 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.
ENGLISH Getting Started d Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] Connections OFF : Do not set a maximum volume. –20dB : Set the maximum volume to –20 dB. –10dB : Set the maximum volume to –10 dB. 0dB : Set the maximum volume to 0 dB. Option Setup s Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. Make various other settings. F Menu screen F Volume Limit 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.
ENGLISH Remove input sources that are not used from the display. [Selectable items] : Use this source. Delete : Do not use this source. Default [Selectable items] ON : Turn display on. OFF : Turn display off. Default This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when a tuner operation is performed. Resets the settings to the default values. Make on-screen display related settings. [Selectable items] : Activate the screensaver if there is no activity for about 3 minutes.
ENGLISH Getting Started k Display l Setup Lock Adjust display brightness of the receiver. Protect settings from inadvertent change. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Connections Bright : Normal display brightness. Setup Dim : Reduced display brightness. Dark : Very low display brightness. OFF : Display is off unless controls are operated. Operating from the main unit Playback Press .
ENGLISH n TUNER (AM/FM) This menu is for “CD”, “CDR/TAPE”, “DVD”, “HDP”, “TV/CBL”, “VCR”, “V.AUX”. F Menu screen F This menu is for “TUNER”. 3.Input Setup F Menu screen F 3.Input Setup Displayed when source name is changed with “Rename”. 1.Assign 2.Video 3.Input Mode 4.Rename 5.Source Level b The menu settings below can be made for these input sources when “iPod dock” is set to “Assign”. n XM 3.Input Setup This menu is for “XM”. VIDEO SELECT XM 1.Preset Skip 2.Antenna Aiming 3.
ENGLISH Getting Started Settings Related to Playing Input Sources NOTE d Preset Name Assign name to a preset memory. Names containing up to 8 characters can be input. Connections a Auto Preset A1 ~ G8 Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Select the preset memory number. [Input source] [Input source] TUNER Setup Start : Start the auto preset process.
ENGLISH Progressive Mode Make settings for i/p scaler function. Select optimum progressive mode for video material. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX : Do not use i/p scaler function. V.AUX Auto : Automatically detect video material type. Video1 : Select mode suitable for video playback. Video2 : Select mode suitable for video and 30-frame film material playback. When the “Convert” setting is “OFF”, you cannot set “i/p scaler”.
ENGLISH Getting Started g Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. The selectable input modes depend on the input source and “Assign” setting (vpage 42). Connections Input Mode Setup [Selectable items] • When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on the display. If the “ ” indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections. • The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to “EXT. IN”.
ENGLISH Assign input sources to input connectors. Digital In iPod dock Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Assign control dock for iPod to this source. [Input source] CD HDMI In CDR/TAPE V.AUX [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR [Selectable items] V.AUX OPT1 : Assign OPTICAL 1 input connector. HDMI2 : Assign HDMI2 input connector. OPT2 : Assign OPTICAL 2 input connector. HDMI3 : Assign HDMI3 input connector. None : No digital input connector assigned.
ENGLISH Getting Started Shuffle Edit Lock Code n SIRIUS Antenna Aiming Make settings for shuffle mode. Display Condition Change the password. Signal strength is excellent Signal strength is good Signal strength is weak No signal n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R is connected [Selectable items] Connections Songs : Shuffle all songs. q w e r Albums : Shuffle songs from current album only. OFF : Cancel shuffle mode.
ENGLISH Getting Started Surround Modes This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source. Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources n DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg Selecting the surround mode Music : This mode is suited for music sources. Select by turning
ENGLISH Getting Started Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) Connections In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR1909 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input signal and automatically operates the appropriate decoder for surround sound. w DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes.
ENGLISH n During PCM (2ch) / Analog / DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DIRECT Parameter STEREO 7CH STEREO (5CH STEREO) ROCK ARENA VIRTUAL JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX 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 Getting Started Surround Parameter F Menu screen F 4.Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. 1.Surround Parameter 2.Tone 3.Audyssey Settings 4.RESTORER 5.Night Mode 6.Audio Delay The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ depending upon the following conditions. Connections • Whether an input signal is present (when playing) or not (when stopped, etc.).
ENGLISH A2 Room Size A4 SB CH Out (for Multi-channel sources) Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. Determine size of acoustic environment. Select playback mode for surround back channels. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Variable range] ~ 0.0 ~ 0.3 1.0 OFF Med.L : Simulate acoustics of a medium-large room. Large : Simulate acoustics of a large room. Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance.
ENGLISH Getting Started A4 SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources) Determine whether to use surround back speakers. Tone Audyssey Settings Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select room equalizer for current environment. [Selectable items] Connections ON : The surround back channel signal is played. A8 Tone Control S1 MultEQ OFF : The surround back channel signal is not played. Turn tone adjustments off.
ENGLISH S4 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 RESTORER Night Mode Audio Delay 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. Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. Connections [Selectable items] [Selectable items] OFF Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. OFF : [Variable range] 0 ms : Turn night mode off.
ENGLISH Getting Started Information Audio Input Signal Information can be called out directly by pressing . Shows information about audio input signals. F Menu screen F 5.Information F Menu screen F 5.Information 5-1.Status Select Source:DVD Name :Rename Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode is displayed. :Analog a MAIN ZONE fs [Items to be checked] Offset Name Surround Mode Input Mode Source Level Dynamic Volume MultEQ Night Mode RESTORER etc.
ENGLISH Getting Started HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Preset Station Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor. Shows information about auto surround mode settings. The surround mode for which the last memory function was used for the different input signal types is displayed. Shows information about preset stations. F Menu screen F Connections 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-3.
ENGLISH Getting Started Playback PHONES jack 1 Press . 2 Press or [ON/SOURCE]. The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the standby mode. The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on. Either turn or press [MASTER VOLUME]. ––– [Variable range] –80.0dB ~ +18.0dB NOTE The adjustable range will differ depending upon factors such as the type of input signal and the channel level setting.
ENGLISH Getting Started Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Connections Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G). Press or [CHANNEL +/–] to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8). Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to your XM Ready® audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming.
ENGLISH Getting Started Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Connections Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Either turn to select “SIRIUS”. Set or press [SAT TU1/2] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE to “TUNER”. (vpage 65 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) Use TUNING to select the station. When the station is tuned in, the name of the track and artist are displayed. The display will switch as shown below, depending on the reception conditions. Display EXCELLENT GOOD WEAK NO SIGNAL Adjust the position of the antenna until “SIGNAL: EXCELLENT” is shown on the display. Press TUNING and select channel 0 (SR000).
ENGLISH Getting Started Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Connections Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Press [MODE] and hold it down for a 2 seconds or more to select the display mode. To switch between modes, press and hold down the button. When remote mode is active, “Remote” is displayed. Display location Remote mode Main unit display iPod display S S z1 S S z2 Audio file Video file Active buttons Remote control unit (AVR-1909) S S iPod A S n Stopping playback temporarily During playback, press ENTER or [1]. Press again to resume playback.
ENGLISH Getting Started Other Operations and Functions Connections 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 HDMI Control Function Player compatible with HDMI control function )%.* 065 Television compatible with HDMI control function "6%*0 )%.* */ "6%*0 065 3 L R L R 015*$"065 Connections When AVR-1909 is connected to a TV and player compatible with HDMI control function, you can perform the following operations. Settings other than AVR-1909 settings must be made on the respective devices. (Check the operating instructions of each device for details.
ENGLISH Getting Started Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Connections 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, input mode, surround mode, MultEQ settings and volume 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. Press and hold the desired QUICK SELECT until “Memory” appears on the display.
ENGLISH Getting Started Remote Control Unit Operations Connections Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1099) [Front] Setup Playback Remote Control [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] Operating DENON Audio Components 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 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 OFF – – – Power off Power off – – – – – ON/SOURCE – – – Power on Power on Power on / Standby Power on / Standby Power on / Standby Power on / Standby Power on / Standby 1 Play Play / Pause – Play Play Play Play 2 Stop Stop – Stop Stop Stop Stop SHIFT, 3 Pause – Shift Pause Pause Pause Pause
ENGLISH Getting Started n Rear Device operated SOURCE CONTROL 1 SOURCE CONTROL 2 Connections [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) Setup Playback [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 Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications CD iPod
ENGLISH “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. Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time. The indicator starts flashing. Input the number of the component you want to set.
ENGLISH Getting Started Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Connections The AVR-1909 is compatible with the following types of playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) • Bi-amp playback (front speakers) NOTE Setup • For bi-amp playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection. • When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the speaker terminals.
ENGLISH F 7.1-channel Setting 3 : playback F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 5.1-channel playback MAIN ZONE FL SW C (switching with other modes not possible) FR SL 7.1ch SR 7.1ch SBL 5.
ENGLISH Getting Started Remote control unit Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output Prepare pre-main amplifiers for ZONE2. Connections Connectors for audio output Audio signals ZONE2 OUT Stereo MAIN ZONE (7.
ENGLISH GOperation on the main unitH q Press and select the zone to be adjusted. w Turn to adjust. Turning the Power On and Off GOperation on the main unitH Press . When the power turns on, the multi-zone indicator ( the display. GOperation on the remote control unitH ) lights on GOperation on the remote control unitH [Variable range] • Also press [SOURCE SELECT] when in standby mode, the power turns on.
ENGLISH Getting Started Other Information Connections About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Setup Playback Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.
ENGLISH Front speakers Center speaker 60° Surround speaker Surround speakers Surround Dolby Digital DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the conventional DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible with sampling frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound. High data bit rate performance provides high quality sound. This format is fully compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS digital surround 5.1-channel data.
ENGLISH Getting Started DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization on DVD-Video. Connections Setup Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
ENGLISH Getting Started Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Surround mode Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround Back L/R Subwoofer PURE DIRECT, DIRECT S A A A D MULTI CH DIRECT S D D D STEREO S A A A EXT. IN S D D MULTI CH IN S D D DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D LFE z1 AFDM z2 z1 SB CH Out Cinema EQ.
ENGLISH Getting Started 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 Connections Tone (NOTE5) Night Mode (NOTE5) MultEQ Dynamic EQ (NOTE6) Dynamic Volume (NOTE7) RESTORER S Setup Panorama Dimension C.
ENGLISH Input signals Button PCM Surround mode Note ANALOG DTS-HD Linear PCM (2ch) DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS ES DTS ES DSCRT MTRX (With Flag) (With Flag) DOLBY DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL TrueHD Plus DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With Flag) DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL EX DIGITAL (With no (5.
ENGLISH Input signals Getting Started Button PCM Surround mode Note DTS-HD DTS Linear PCM (multi ch) Linear PCM (2ch) DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio S A S A A A ANALOG DTS ES DTS ES DSCRT MTRX (With Flag) (With Flag) DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL TrueHD Plus DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With Flag) DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL EX (With (5.1/5/4ch) no Flag) DTS (5.
ENGLISH Video convert VIDEO A VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO A A COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO A VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO A COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Information Monitor output COMPONENT S-VIDEO A A VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT A COMPONENT A COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENTz1 VIDEO COMPONENTz1 A COMPONENTz1 COMPONENT COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO z COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO z COMPONENT 2 S-V
ENGLISH Getting Started Video convert Connections OFF Setup Playback Remote Control S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used HDMI A A A A A A A A A A S S S S S S S S S S Input signals COMPONENT S-VIDEO A A A A A S A S A S S A S A S S S S S S A A A A A S A S A S S A S A S S S S S S S : Signal input A : No signal VIDEO A S A S S A S A S S A S A S S A S A S S HDMI A A A A A A A A A A HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI Monitor
ENGLISH Getting Started Troubleshooting • Check the connections. 10 54 54 54 54 42 11 – Troubleshooting 41 11 Information 37 Specifications • Select an appropriate input source. • Adjust the master volume to an appropriate level. • Cancel the mute mode. • Disconnect the headphones. • Select an input source for which the digital input setting has been made. • The connectors to which the • Set the input mode. digital inputs are assigned and the settable input modes do not match.
ENGLISH Getting Started GRemote Control UnitH Connections 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. • Set properly. Page 12 ~ 16 – – 9 9 36 No sound is output from the monitor connected with HDMI connections. When performing • HDMI’s CEC the following operating. operations on a connected device, AVR-1909 has the same operations. ⋅ Power ON/OFF ⋅ Switching audio output devices ⋅ Adjust volume ⋅ Switch input source function • Check the connections. 12 • Check the HDMI input setting. • Connect a monitor that is compatible with copyright protection (HDCP).
ENGLISH Getting Started GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH GiPodH Symptom iPod cannot be played. Cause Countermeasure Connections • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source “iPod dock” is not selected. assigned at “iPod dock”. • Cable is not properly connected. • Reconnect. • Control dock for iPod’s AC • Plug the control dock for iPod’s adapter is not connected to AC adapter into a power outlet. power outlet.
ENGLISH Getting Started Specifications n Video section Batteries: Maximum external dimensions: Weight: 5 Hz ~ 60 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”) n General Power supply: Power consumption: Maximum external dimensions: Weight: n Main AC 120 V, 60 Hz 5.2 A 0.3 W (Standby) 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 377 (D) mm (17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 14-27/32”) 11.5 kg (25 lbs 5.
List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés DVD Player/Bul-Ray Disc Player A D H J K M P S T Z Aiwa Denon Hitachi JVC Konka Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Sanyo Sony Toshiba Zenith 009 014, [111]z, 121 010 006, 011 012, 013 005 004 014 005, 015, 016, 017 003, 008 018 002, 019, 020 001, 021, 022 023 Curtis Mathes Cybernex D E P R S Denon Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Sony 028, 029, 112 026 028 029, 030 026 028, 031 032 033, 034, 035, 036 Daytron DBX Dumont Dyn
Midland Minutz Mitsubishi N Montgomery Ward Motorola MTC NAD National National Quenties NEC O P Nikko NTC Optimus Optonica Orion Panasonic Philco Philips Q R Pioneer Portland Price Club Proscan Proton Pulsar Quasar Radio Shack RCA S Realistic Saisho Samsung Sansui Sanyo SBR Schneider Scott Sears Sharp Siemens Signature Simpson Sony Soundesign Spectricon 001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 083 125 066 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105 011, 020, 144, 145, 146 121, 147 03
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