DENON AVC-A1SR installation Guide

AV SURROUND AMPLIFIER

AVC-A1SR

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING

MASTER VOLUME

REMOTE SENSOR

¢ ON / STANDBY

£ OFF

INPUT SELECTOR

HOME

THX CINEMA

PURE DIRECT

VOLUME LEVEL

AL24

LOCK

DIGITAL

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUTSIGNAL

INPUT MODE

TUNER DVD VDP TV DBS / SAT VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

V. AUX

CDR/TAPE-1

MD/TAPE-2

PHONO CD

SURROUND SPEAKER

SURROUND

BACK CH

OUTPUT

SIGNAL DETECT

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3. Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Directive.

• ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG

Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den folgenden Standards entspricht: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und EN61000-3-3. Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC und 93/68/EEC.

• DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que l’appareil, auquel se réfère cette déclaration, est conforme aux standards suivants: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-3-3. D’après les dispositions de la Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC et 93/68/EEC.

• DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ

Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo prodotto, al quale la nostra dichiarazione si riferisce, è conforme alle seguenti normative: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 e EN610003-3. In conformità con le condizioni delle direttive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC e 93/68/EEC. QUESTO PRODOTTO E’ CONFORME AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548

• DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD

Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que este producto al que hace referencia esta declaración, está conforme con los siguientes estándares: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y EN610003-3. Siguiendo las provisiones de las Directivas 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC y 93/68/EEC.

• EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING

Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid dat dit produkt, waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, in overeenstemming is met de volgende normen: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 en EN61000-3-3. Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtlijnen 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC en 93/68/EEC.

• ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG

Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt, vilken detta intyg avser, uppfyller följande standarder: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN61000-3-3. Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC och 93/68/EEC.

NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.

• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen. Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend Luftzirkulation gewährleistet wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird.

• Eviter des températures élevées Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.

• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature alte. Assicuratevi che ci sia un’adeguata dispersione del calore quando installate l’unità in un mobile per componenti audio.

• Evite altas temperaturas Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor cuando está instalado en la consola.

• Vermijd hoge temperaturen. Zorg voor een degelijk hitteafvoer indien het apparaat op een rek wordt geplaatst.

• Undvik höga temperaturer. Se till att det finns möjlighet till god värmeavledning vid montering i ett rack.

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.

• Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub fern.

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et lapoussière.

• Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua e dalla polvere.

• Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y polvo.

• Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het apparaat binnendringen.

• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm.

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

• Keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen lassen.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil.

• E’ importante che nessun oggetto è inserito all’interno dell’unità.

• No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.

• Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat vallen.

• Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in i apparaten.

• Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um. Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie den Stecker herausziehen.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution. Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.

• Manneggiate il filo di alimentazione con cura. Agite per la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla presa.

• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado. Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el cordón de energía.

• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig. Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer deze moet worden aan- of losgekoppeld.

• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt. Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time.

• Wenn das Gerät eine längere Zeit nicht verwendet werden soll, trennen Sie das Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes.

• Disinnestate il filo di alimentazione quando avete l’intenzione di non usare il filo di alimentazione per un lungo periodo di tempo.

• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo.

• Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkontakt wanneer het apparaat gedurende een lange periode niet wordt gebruikt.

• Koppla ur nätkabeln om apparaten inte kommer att användas i lång tid.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set.

• Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden, Benzin oder Verdünnungsmitteln in Berührung kommen.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• Assicuratevvi che l’unità non venga in contatto con insetticidi, benzolo o solventi.

• No permita el contacto de insecticidas, gasolina y diluyentes con el equipo.

• Laat geen insektenverdelgende middelen, benzine of verfverdunner met dit apparaat in kontakt komen.

• Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk, bensen och thinner kommer i kontakt med apparatens hölje.

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät auseinander zu nehmen oder auf jegliche Art zu verändern.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une manière ou d’une autre.

• Non smontate mai, nè modificate l’unità in nessun modo.

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera.

• Nooit dit apparaat demonteren of op andere wijze modifiëren.

• Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga om den.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Die Belüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht verdeckt werden.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden beblokkeerd.

• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.

* (For sets with ventilation holes)

DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA

CAUTION

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

• Please be care the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing for use.

• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVC-A1SR. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVC-A1SR has to offer, read these

instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or problems arise.

“SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”

2 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVC-A1SR Digital Surround A / V amplifier. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using........................................................3

Cautions on Installation........................................3

Cautions on Handling...........................................3

Features...............................................................4

Connections.....................................................4~8

Part Names and Functions ..............................8, 9

Setting up the system...................................9~19

Remote Control Unit..........................................19

Operation.....................................................20~25

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Surround......................................................25~31

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DENON Original Surround Modes ..............32~34

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Last Function Memory.......................................34

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Initialization of the Microprocessor....................34

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Troubleshooting .................................................35

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Additional Information .................................35~41

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Specifications.....................................................42

ACCESSORIES

Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:

q Operating instructions AVC-A1SR.....................1

RC-871..........................1

w Service station list..............................................1

e AC cord ..............................................................1

r Remote control unit (RC-871) ............................1

t LR6/AA alkaline batteries...................................4

BEFORE USING

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Moving the set

To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set.

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are proper and that there are not problems with the connection cords. Always set the power switch to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cords.

• Store this instructions in a safe place.

After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place.

• Note that the illustrations in this instructions

may differ from the actual set for explanation purposes.

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps:

• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.

• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power cord and input/output connection cords.

• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using outdoor antennas

and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables.

For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm of space between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other components.

10 cm or more

wall

10 cm or more

CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

• Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected

A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks.

• Muting of PRE OUT jacks and SPEAKER

terminals

The PRE OUT jacks and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any other-set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

• Please be sure to unplug the cord when you

leave home for, say, a vacation.

CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

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FEATURES

1. Digital Surround Sound Decoding

Featuring dual 32 bit high speed DSP processors, operating entirely in digital domain, surround sound from digital sources such as DVD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created.

2. Dolby Digital

Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of widerange, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for North American DVD and DTV, and is available on laser discs as well as some digital satellite directto-home services.

3. DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs.

4. Lucasfilm Home THX Ultra2 Certified

Home THX is the unique collaboration between Lucasfilm Ltd. and audio equipment manufacturers. THX Ultra2 certification is the highest performance level, and provides a rigorous set of performance standards, along with proprietary surround sound post-processing technologies, designed to enhance the surround soundtrack playback experience in the home theater. In addition to improvements to the power amplifier with respect to previous THX Ultra standards, two surround modes have been added: the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode and the THX Music mode.

5. THX Surround EX

The AVC-A1SR is fully compatible with THX Surround EX, the latest surround format.

6. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6

The AVC-A1SR is compatible with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The AVC-A1SR is also compatible with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of regular stereo sources.

7. DTS 96/24 compatibility

The AVC-A1SR is compatible with sources recorded in DTS 96/24, a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi-channel mode on the AVC-A1SR with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits.

8. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio signals that offers

improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition, various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision.

9. Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources

DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a new design which recreates the effects of the multi surround speakers in movie theaters. The result is 7.1-channel sound taking full advantage of surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel signals.

10. Dual Surround Speaker Mode

Provides for the first time the ability to optimize surround sound reproduction using two different types of surround sound speakers as well as two different surround speaker positions: (1) Movie Surround

Motion picture soundtracks use the surround channel(s) to provide the ambient elements of the acoustic environment they want the audience to realize. This is best accomplished by the use of specially-designed surround speakers that offer a wide diffusion pattern (bipolar dispersion) or by using surround speakers that provide broad dispersion with a minimum of on-axis localization (dipolar dispersion). Side wall mounting (closer to the ceiling) of the surround speakers provides the greatest envelopment, minimizing localization of direct sound from the speakers.

(2) Music Surround

With full range discrete surround channels, as well as three discrete full range front channels, digital formats such as Dolby and DTS offer thrilling surround sound music listening. Producers of multi-channel discrete digital music recordings almost always favor the use of direct radiating (monopolar) surround speakers, placed in the rear corners of the room, since that is how they configure their studios during the mixing/creation process. The DENON AVC-A1SR provides the ability to connect two different sets of surround speakers, and place them in the appropriate locations in your home theater room, so that you can enjoy both movie soundtracks and music listening, with optimum results and no compromise.

11. Multi-zone control

The AVC-A1SR is equipped with two sets of multi-

zone outputs allowing a source other than the one currently being played to be selected. (1) Multi-zone1

These are level adjustable pre-outputs. (A fixed output level can also be selected.) The video signals of the input source selected with the multi-zone1 selector are output.

(2) Multi-zone2

Fixed level pre-out outputs allowing independent selection of the input source.

12. Component Video Switching

The AVC-A1SR provides 3 sets of component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) inputs for the DVD, TV and DBS/SAT inputs, and one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality. The AVC-A1SR is also equipped with a function for up-converting composite video or S-Video signals to component video signals.

13. Video Select Function

Allow you to watch one source (visual) while listening to another source (audio).

14. Seven Identical Power Amplifiers

Featuring discrete high current power transistors, the power amp section is THX Ultra certified for top performance with the widest range of speaker systems. Rated at 170 watts into 8 Ω/ohms, the amp channels feature additional low impedance drive capability.

15. Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs

For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVCA1SR is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main

channels, plus one low frequency effects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future multi-channel sound format. A/D converters are provided for each channel for digital down-mixing compatibility.

16. Dolby Headphone Compatibility

This is a three-dimensional sound technology developed jointly by Dolby Laboratories and Lake Technology Ltd. of Australia for achieving surround sound using regular headphones.

17. DENON Link

This terminal can be used to connect a Denon DVD player for high quality digital multichannel playback.

18. Auto Surround Mode

This function stores the surround mode last used for an input signal in the memory and automatically sets that surround mode the next time that signal is input.

19. Audio Delay

This is a function for delaying the audio signal with respect to the video signal. (0 to 200 msec)

20. Setup Lock

This is a function that locks the system setup and surround parameter settings, etc., so that they cannot be changed.

• Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.

• Use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment

only. Do not use them for hair driers, etc.

• Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.

• Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is used independently without turning the power of this unit on. If this happens, turn on the power of the this unit

CONNECTIONS

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Connecting the audio components

SURR.-B

SURR.-A

CENTER

CONPONENT VIDEO

FRONT

SURR.-B

SURR.-A

FRONT

DVD

VDP TV DBS /

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

12SAT1

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT OUT

EXT. IN-1

EXT. IN

(REMOTE CONTROL)

ROOM TO ROOM

DENON LINK

POWER AMP

RS-232C

TRIGGER OUT DC 12V 20mA MAX.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

345

12345656

EXT. IN-2 PRE OUT OUT

PREOUT

OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO

MONITOR

DVD

VDP TV

DBS /

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

SAT

MD /

AC IN

TAPE-2

CDR / TAPE-1

MD /

MULTI ZONE

TAPE-2 1 2

CDR / TAPE-1

DVD

CENTER SURR.

SURR. BACK

FRONT CENTER SURR.FRONT

DOLBY DIGITAL RF

CENTER SURR.FRONTPHONO

MULTI ZONE

DBS / SAT

OUT

MONITOR

B/CBPR/CR

PB/CBPR/C

COAXIAL

CONTROL OUT

OUT

SW SW

TUNER

SIGNAL GND

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SB /

MULTI

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND BACK SURROUND A OR B / 6 16Ω

A + B / 8 16Ω

/ 6 16Ω

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

AC 230V 50Hz

SB /

MULTI

OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

RLRL

OUTPUT INPUT

RLRL

OUTPUT INPUT

RLRL

OUTPUT INPUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

CD player

Connecting a CD player

Connect the CD player’s analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit’s CD jacks using pin plug cords.

Connecting a turntable

Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVC-A1SR’s PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack.

NOTE:

This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer.

If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected, disconnect the ground wire.

Turntable (MM cartridge)

Ground wire

Extension jacks for future use

AC cord (Supplied)

Connecting the pre-out jacks

Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to left channel.

Connecting the AC OUTLET

AC OUTLET

• SWITCHED (total capacity – 100 W) The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 100 W.

NOTE:

Only use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment. Never use them for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.

AC outlets (wall)

AC 230V, 50Hz

MD recorder, DAT deck or other component equipped with digital input/output jacks

CD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 15 for instructions on setting this terminal.

Connecting a tape deck

Connections for recording:

Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this unit’s tape recording (OUT) jacks using pin plug cords.

Connections for playback:

Connect the tape deck’s playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this unit’s tape playback (IN) jacks using pin plug cords.

CD recorder or Tape deck 1 MD recorder or Tape deck 2

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

Connecting a tuner

Connect the tuner’s output jacks (OUTPUT) to this unit’s TUNER jacks using pin plug cords.

NOTES:

• Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections.

• Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting.

Tuner

Denon Link terminal

Use this terminal to connect a Denon DVD player for high quality digital multichannel sound. For details, refer to the DVD player’s operating instructions.

DIGITAL EXT. IN

Extended function for future use.

Connecting video components

• To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can

result in a drop in picture quality.

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

CONPONENT VIDEO

SURR.-B

SURR.-A

FRONT

DVD

VDP TV DBS /

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

12SAT1

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT OUT

EXT. IN-1

EXT. IN

(REMOTE CONTROL)

ROOM TO ROOM

DENON LINK

POWER AMP

RS-232C

TRIGGER OUT DC 12V 20mA MAX.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

345

12345656

EXT. IN-2 PRE OUT OUT

PREOUT

OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO

MONITOR

DVD

VDP TV

DBS /

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

SAT

MD /

AC IN

TAPE-2

CDR / TAPE-1

MD /

MULTI ZONE

TAPE-2 1 2

CDR / TAPE-1

DVD

CENTER SURR.

SURR. BACK

SURR.

BACK

SURR. BACK

FRONT CENTER SURR.FRONT

DOLBY DIGITAL RF

CENTER SURR.FRONTPHONO

MULTI ZONE

DBS / SAT

OUT

MONITOR

B/CBPR/CR

PB/CBPR/C

COAXIAL

CONTROL OUT

OUT

SW SW

TUNER

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND BACK SURROUND A OR B / 6 16Ω

A + B / 8 16Ω

A + B / 6 16Ω

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

AC 230V 50Hz

EFFECT

/ SB

VIDEO

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

ROUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

RF OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUTPUT

TV or DBS tuner

LD player, CDV player, etc.

Monitor TV

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

TV/DBS

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to

the (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.

AUDIO

VIDEO

Connecting a video disc player VDP

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the

MONITOR OUT jack

using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

• The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT-2 jack.

VIDEO

Note on connecting the digital input jacks

• Only audio signals are input to the digital input jacks. For details, see page 5.

LD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks

Video deck 2

Video deck 1

• There are three sets of video deck (VCR) jacks, so three video decks can be connected for simultaneous recording or video copying.

Video input/output connections:

• Connect the video deck’s video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to the (yellow) VCR-1 IN jack, and the video deck’s video input jack (VIDEO IN) to the

(yellow) VCR-1 OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cords.

Connecting the audio output jacks

• Connect the video deck’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the VCR-1 IN jacks, and the video deck’s audio input jacks (AUDIO IN) to the VCR-1 OUT jacks using pin plug cords.

Connect the another video deck to the VCR-2 or VCR-3 jacks in the same way.

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEO

Connecting a video decks

LD player or other component equipped with a Dolby Digital RF output jacks

NOTES:

Video output connections for LD players equipped with Dolby Digital-RF (AC-3 RF) output jacks.

• To connect an Dolby Digital AC-3 compatible LD player to the Dolby Digital-RF (AC-

3 RF) jacks, connect the player’s video outputs to this unit’s VDP input jacks.

• When the Dolby Digital-RF (AC-3 RF) input selector button on the AVC-A1SR is

pressed, the picture switches to the signals input to the VDP input jacks.

VDP

• Connect the video disc player’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the

(yellow) VDP IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

• Connect the video disc player’s analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords.

• A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way.

• It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, game machine, etc., to the V.AUX jacks.

AUDIO

VIDEO

Connecting a monitor TV

ENGLISH

SURR.-B

SURR.-A

CENTER

CONPONENT VIDEO

FRONT

DVD

VDP TV DBS /

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

12SAT1

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT OUT

MONITOR

DVD

MULTI ZONE

DBS / SAT

OUT

MONITOR

B/CBPR/CR

PB/CBPR/C

SIGNAL GND

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SB /

MULTI

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

IN OUT

S-VIDEO

IN OUT

S-VIDEO

LD player, CDV player, etc.

Monitor TV

Video deck 2

Video deck 1

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

Connecting a video disc player (VDP)

Connecting a monitor TV

Connecting the video decks

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

VDP

• Connect the video disc player’s S-Video output jack to the S-VIDEO VDP IN jack using an S-Video connection cord.

• A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way.

• It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, game machine, etc., to the V.AUX jacks.

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the MONITOR OUT-1 jack using a S jack connection cord.

• The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT-2 jack.

S-VIDEO

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video output jack (S-VIDEO OUTPUT) to the TV/DBS IN jack using an S jack connection cord.

S-VIDEO

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the VCR-1 IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the VCR-1 OUT jack using S jack connection cords.

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the VCR-2 IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the VCR-2 OUT jack using S jack connection cords.

Connect the third video deck to the VCR-3 jacks in the same way.

S-VIDEO

Connect the components’ audio inputs and outputs as described on page 5.

NOTES:

• When the S-Video jacks are used for connection to a player, we recommend also using the S-Video jacks for connections with the TV monitor. Depending on the S-Video input, the quality of the picture may be reduced when signals are output from the video monitor output jacks (yellow).

• The MONITOR OUT-2 output switches together with the input function selected with the REC/M-ZONE2 button. To use as the monitor output, set “SOURCE” as the REC/M-ZONE2 input function. At this time, the on-screen display signals are output from the video signal MONITOR OUT-2 (yellow) or S-Video signal MONITOR OUT-2 jack.

Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• A note on the S input jacks

The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other.

• Precaution when using S-jacks

This unit’s S-jacks (input and output) and video pin jacks (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals input from the pin jacks are only output from the pin jack outputs. When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-jacks, keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals. For a description of the MONITOR OUT terminal, see the page on “Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference”.

Y PRPB

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

DVD player

Monitor TV

Connecting a DVD player

Connecting a monitor TV

DVD IN jacks

• Connect the DVD player’s color difference (component) video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the COMPONENT DVD IN jack using 75 Ω/ ohms coaxial video pinplug cords.

• In the same way, another video source with component video outputs such as a DTV/DBS tuner, etc., can be connected to the TV/DBS color difference (component) video jacks.

MONITOR OUT jack

• Connect the TV’s color difference (component) video input jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.

• The color difference input jacks may be indicated differently on some TVs, monitors or video components (“PR, PB and Y”, “RY, B-Y and Y”, “CR, CB and Y”, etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with the TV or other component.

Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component Y, P

R/CR

, PB/CB) Video Jacks (DVD Player)

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack.

• Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, P

B, PR, or Y, CB, CR, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These

terms all refer to component video color difference output.

MONITOR OUT jacks

The AVC-A1SR is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. Because of this, the AVC-A1SR’s MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to the monitor (TV) with a single cable offering a higher quality connection, regardless of how the player and the AVC-A1SR’s video input jacks are connected. Generally speaking, connections using the component video jacks offer the highest quality playback, followed by connections using the S-Video jacks, then connections using the regular video jacks (yellow).

If the AVC-A1SR’s MONITOR OUT jack is not connected to the monitor (TV) using the component video jacks, connect the player to the AVC-A1SR’s video input jacks using either the video jacks (yellow) or the SVideo jacks. The video signals will not be output if the player and the AVC-A1SR are only connected with the component video jacks.

VDP TV DBS /

DVD

PB/CBPR/C

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

DBS / SAT

PB/CBPR/C

MONITOR

B/CBPR/CR

MONITOR 12SAT

OUT

AC IN

FRONT

SURR.-A

SURR.-B

ENGLISH

SAT1

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SB /

MULTI

Decoder with 8- or 6-channel analog output

Front

Surround back

Surround

Subwoofer

Center

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 23.

Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

• These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder.

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

SURR.-B

OUTPUT

INPUT

AUX OUT

Another room

Integrated pre-main amplifier

Extension jacks for future use.

For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE jacks, see pages 22, 23.

Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks

• If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the multi-zone jacks can be used to play a different program source in another room at the same time. (See pages 22, 23.)

Speaker Impedance

• Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16

Ω/ohms can be connected for use as front and center speakers.

• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can

be connected for use as surround speakers.

• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected.

NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks.

Connecting the speaker cords

1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise.

2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires.

Protector circuit

• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently shortcircuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center.

Note on speaker impedance

• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set’s power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.

Cooling fan

• The AVC-A1SR is equipped with a cooling fan to prevent the temperature inside the set from rising. The fan is activated under certain usage conditions. It is temperature and volume level sensitive, to minimize or prevent audible fan noise.

Speaker system connections

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched ( < with < , > with > ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired.

• When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel.

TRIGGER OUT

DC 12V turns on and off when the product’s power is turned on and off.

CONTROL terminal

Perform the following operation before using an external controller connected to the RS-232C terminal:

1. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit and set the unit to the operating mode.

2. Perform the operation to turn off the power from the external control.

3. Check that the product has been set to the standby mode.

After checking the above, check the connections of the external controller. Operation is possible.

CENTER

SURR.-A

SURR.-B

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

TUNER

FRONT CENTER SURR.FRONT

SIGNAL

GND

DOLBY DIGITAL RF

DENON

LINK

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER AMP

(REMOTE CONTROL)

CONTROL OUT

OUT

DVD

CENTER SURR.

EXT. IN-1

VDP TV

IN OUT

DBS /

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

SAT

SURR. BACK

SW SW

EXT. IN-2 PRE OUT

345

EXT. IN

COAXIAL

RS-232C

TRIGGER OUT DC 12V 20mA MAX.

AUDIO

SURR. BACK

CENTER SURR.FRONTPHONO

12345

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

MULTI

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND BACK

/ 6 16Ω

SURROUND A OR B / 6 16Ω

A + B / 8 16Ω

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

AC OUTLETS

AC 230V 50Hz

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

SB /

MULTI

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SIGNAL

GND

DOLBY DIGITAL RF

DVD

TUNER

CENTER SURR.

FRONT CENTER SURR.FRONT

DENON LINK

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER AMP

(REMOTE CONTROL)

CONTROL OUT

OUT

EXT. IN-1

VDP TV

AUDIO

IN OUT

DBS /

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

SAT

SURR. BACK

SW SW

EXT. IN-2 PRE OUT OUT

345

EXT. IN

COAXIAL

RS-232C

12345656

TRIGGER OUT DC 12V 20mA MAX.

CDR /

TAPE-2

TAPE-1

SURR.

CDR /

BACK

CENTER SURR.FRONTPHONO

TAPE-2 1 2

TAPE-1

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

MD /

MULTI ZONE

PREOUT

OUT

SURR. BACK

ENGLISH

Connections

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

SURR.-B

SURR.-A

CENTER

CONPONENT VIDEO

FRONT

SURR.-B

SURR.-A

FRONT

DVD

VDP TV DBS /

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

12SAT1

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT OUT

EXT. IN-1

EXT. IN

(REMOTE CONTROL)

ROOM TO ROOM

DENON LINK

POWER AMP

RS-232C

TRIGGER OUT DC 12V 20mA MAX.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

345

12345656

EXT. IN-2 PRE OUT OUT

PREOUT

OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO

MONITOR

DVD

VDP TV

DBS /

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

SAT

MD /

AC IN

TAPE-2

CDR / TAPE-1

MD /

MULTI ZONE

TAPE-2 1 2

CDR / TAPE-1

DVD

CENTER SURR.

SURR. BACK

SURR.

BACK

FRONT CENTER SURR.FRONT

DOLBY DIGITAL RF

CENTER SURR.FRONTPHONO

MULTI ZONE

DBS / SAT

OUT

MONITOR

B/CBPR/CR

PB/CBPR/C

COAXIAL

CONTROL OUT

OUT

SW SW

TUNER

SIGNAL GND

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND BACK SURROUND A OR B / 6 16Ω

A + B / 8 16Ω

/ 6 16Ω

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

AC 230V 50Hz

SB / MULTI

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SB /

MULTI

(L) (L) (R) (

)

(L) (

) (L) (

)

Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc.

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (A)

CENTER SPEAKER

SYSTEM

FRONT SPEAKER

SYSTEMS

• Precautions when connecting speakers

If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speaker’s magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect.

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (B)

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

NOTE:

When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to left channel.

MASTER VOLUME

REMOTE SENSOR

¢ ON / STANDBY

£ OFF

INPUT SELECTOR

HOME

THX CINEMA

PURE DIRECT

VOLUME LEVEL

AL24

LOCK

DIGITAL

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUTSIGNAL

INPUT MODE

TUNER DVD VDP TV DBS / SAT VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

V. AUX

CDR/TAPE-1

MD/TAPE-2

PHONO CD

SURROUND SPEAKER

SURROUND

BACK CH

OUTPUT

SIGNAL DETECT

PHONES

DIRECT STEREO

ANALOG EXT. IN

DOLBY

SURROUND

DTS

SURROUND

WIDE

SCREEN

CINEMA /

MUSIC

6.1 / 7.1

SURROUND

VIDEO

ON / OFF

STATUS

M-ZONE 1

FUNCTION CONTROL

INPUT MODE

5CH / 7CH STEREO

DSP

SIMULATION

TONE

DEFEAT

MODE

SELECT

REC /

M-ZONE 2

SURROUND MODE

INPUT REC SELECT / M-ZONE

MULTI FUNCTION

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tre

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@1@0!9!8!7!6!5!4

#2#5 #4 #3 @6@8@9 @7#0#1 @5

Front Panel

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

Power indicator ..............................................(20)

Power switch .................................................(20)

Headphones jack (PHONES) ..........................(21)

DIRECT button ...............................................(24)

INPUT MODE selector button........................(20)

ANALOG button .............................................(20)

EXT. IN button................................................(20)

CINEMA/MUSIC button .................................(31)

6.1/7.1 SURROUND button............................(33)

VIDEO ON/OFF button...................................(24)

TONE DEFEAT button....................................(21)

M-ZONE1 button............................................(23)

REC/M-ZONE2 button....................................(22)

STEREO button ..............................................(24)

DOLBY SURROUND button...........................(28)

DTS SURROUND button................................(28)

WIDE SCREEN button ...................................(32)

5CH/7CH STEREO button ..............................(32)

DSP SIMULATION button..............................(32)

MULTI FUNCTION STATUS button ................(22)

MULTI FUNCTION MODE SELECT button....(25)

MULTI FUNCTION, REC/SELECTOR M-ZONE

selector dial (FUNCTION) ...............................(22)

MULTI FUNCTION control dial (CONTROL)...(26)

MASTER VOLUME control ............................(21)

Input source indicators...................................(20)

Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL) ..(21)

Display

Input mode indicators (INPUT MODE)...........(21)

AL24 indicator ................................................(21)

Digital signal indicators (SIGNAL)...................(21)

Surround speaker system indicators

(SURROUND SPEAKER A/B) .........................(22)

PURE DIRECT button.....................................(24)

Input source selector dial

(INPUT SELECTOR)........................................(20)

HOME THX CINEMA button..........................(27)

Remote control sensor

(REMOTE SENSOR).......................................(19)

ENGLISH

Transmitter

Touch panel

CHANNEL up/down buttons

MUTE button

USB terminal

Jog stick (PUSH ENTER)

VOL. (volume) up/down buttons

LIGHT (back light) button

Reset button

Battery cover

Remote control unit

• For details, refer to the separate (supplied) RC-871 operating instructions.

• System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)

Screen while icons are displayed

Transmission codes

of independent buttons

CHANNEL• : Tuner preset CHANNELª : Tuner preset VOL• : Main volume of AV amplifier VOLª : Main volume of AV amplifier MUTE : Muting of AV amplifier

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 4 to 8), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVC-A1SR’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVC-A1SR.

• Use the following buttons to set up the system:

System setup Default settings

Speaker Configuration

(Surround Speaker Setting)

Crossover Frequency

Setup Lock

Channel Level

Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev

Digital In Assignment

On Screen Display

Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (Small for regular speakers, Large for full-size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.

Use this function when using multiple surround speaker combinations for more ideal surround sound. Once the combinations of surround speakers to be used for the different surround modes are preset, the surround speakers are selected automatically according to the surround mode.

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.

Set whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they cannot be changed.

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects.

This parameter is for detecting the maximum level of the low bass signals output from the subwoofer channel in order to protect the subwoofer from damage and prevent unpleasant distorted sounds from being produced.

This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources.

This sets whether or not to display the on-screen display that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote control unit or main unit are operated (from MONITOR 1 outputs only).

Surround

mode

Surround

speaker

Input

source

Digital Inputs

Front Sp.

Small

Center Sp. Surround Sp.Sub Woofer

Small SmallYes

DOLBY/

DTS

SURROUND

THX

THX 5.1

WIDE

SCREEN

5CH/7CH

STEREO

DSP

SIMULATION

MULTI

DIRECT

——

A AAAAA——

FIXED —THX—

Front L & R Center Surround L & RSub Woofer

3.60 m (12.0 ft) 3.60 m (12.0 ft) 3.00 m (10.0 ft)3.60 m (12.0 ft)

Front L

Front R Center

Surround

Back R

Subwoofer

0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB

Peak Limiter = OFF

COAXIAL

On Screen Display = ON

Surround Back Sp.

Small / 2spkrs

Setup Lock = OFF

Delay Time

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position.

SBL & SBR

3.00 m (10.0 ft)

Multi Zone Control

This sets the output level for the multi-zone1 output jacks.

Variable

Surround

Back L

0.0 dB

Surround

0.0 dB

Multi Zone1 vol. Level

Power AMP Assignment

Set this to switch the surround back channel’s power amplifier for use for multi-zone2.

Surround Back

Subwoofer mode

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

LFE —THX—

THX Audio Setup

When using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer, set the subwoofer’s frequency response.

THX Ultra2 Subwoofer = NO

Boundary Gain compensation

Surround Back Speaker Position

When using two surround back speakers, set the distance of the two speakers.

The Distance Between SBL/SBR = 0 m to 0.3 m (0 ft to 1 ft

)

Video Input Mode

Set the input signal to be output from the monitor output terminal.

AUTO

Audio Delay

Adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals.

Audio Delay = 0 ms

Auto Surround Mode

Auto surround mode function setting. Auto Surround Mode = ON

Ext. In Setup

Set the Ext.In terminal playback method. MODE = DSP, S.Back = NOT USED, SW Level = 15 dB, INPUT Vol. = 0 dB

Digital Multi Ch In

Digital multichannel input setting. DENON Link = OFF, Digital Ext. In = OFF

DVD VDP TV

DBS/

SAT

VCR-1 VCR-2

TAPE-1

COAXIAL2COAXIAL3OPTICAL1OPTICAL

OPTICAL

V. AUX

COAXIAL

VCR-3

COAXIAL

TAPE-2

OPTICAL

TUNER

OFF

ENGLISH

NOTES:

• The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO input jack during playback of a video component. For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVC-A1SR’s S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVC-A1SR from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-Video monitor output. If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO INPUT jack. (For details, see page 19.)

• The AVC-A1SR’s on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to read small characters on TVs with small screens or low resolutions.

• The setup menu is not displayed when headphones are being used.

• Speaker system layout

Basic system layout (For a THX Surround EX system)

• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor:

With the AVC-A1SR it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and surround modes.

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround speaker systems

Surround back speaker systems

Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible.

Using A only

(Multi surround speaker system)

Using B only

(Single surround speaker system)

(SB: Surround Back Speakers)

Two surround back speakers are required to use the THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes. Set the surround back speakers so that the distance to the listening point is the same for both the left and right speakers. It is also recommended that the deviations of the distance from the listening position to L and R channel speakers (front left (FL) and front right (FR), surround left (SL) and surround right (SR), surround back left (SBL) and surround back right (SBR)) is less than 2 ft (60 cm).

Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power.

Either lightly press on the remote control unit’s touch panel or press the LIGHT button to turn on the liquid crystal display. (The back light does not turn on when the touch panel is pressed.)

¢ ON / STANDBY

£ OFF

(Main unit)

Before setting up the system

By default the liquid crystal display is set to display for 30 seconds, but this can be changed to approximately 120 seconds using the procedure described below so that operations during system up can be performed securely.

Lightly press the remote control unit’s jog stick (PUSH ENTER) to display the icon display section.

Press the “” button in the icon display section to display the “SETUP” icon.

Press the “SETUP” icon for at least 3 seconds to display the setup screen.

Push the remote control unit’s jog stick to the right to display the “SETUP 4/4” page.

Press the “LCD 30s” button on this page so that this part is displayed in half-tone dot mesh.

Now press the “•” button to set the time display to “120”.

2, 5, 6, 7, 8

4, 7, 8

Press the “” button in the icon display section to display the “AVAMP” icon. Press the “AVAMP” icon to display the page section.

Push the remote control unit’s jog stick to the right to display the “SETUP 3/5” page.

Press “SYSTEM SETUP” at the bottom left to display the “System Setup Menu” on the TV screen.

• Surround speaker selector function

This function makes it possible to achieve the optimum sound fields for different sources by switching between two systems of surround speakers (A and B). The settings of the different speakers (A only, B only or A+B) are stored in the memory for the different surround modes, so they are set automatically when the surround mode is selected.

SB SB SB SB

ENGLISH

• The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used.

At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration”.

Setting the type of speakers

Press “CURSOR/PAGE” at the center of the bottom line on the “AV AMP’s” “SETTING 3/5” page so that this part is displayed in half-tone dot mesh.

Make the system setups by pushing the jog stick on the remote control unit forward and backward, left and right.

Switch to the speaker configuration screen.

Center Sp.

Front Sp.

Subwoofer

Surround Sp. A

Surround back Sp.

Surround Sp. B

NOTE:

• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker’s capacity for playing low frequency (bass sound below frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode and below) signals. If you do not know, try comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage the speakers) to determine the proper setting.

Set whether or not speakers are connected and, if so, their size parameters.

• To select the speaker

• To select the parameter

Enter the setting. a) If no surround speakers are used (if “None” is set for both A and B):

The Crossover Frequency screen appears.

b) If both surround speakers A and B are used (if either “Large” or “Small” is set for both

A and B): The surround speaker setting screen appears.

c) When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Ye s”, the set switches to

the subwoofer mode.

d) If “None” is set for surround speakers A:

“None” is automatically set for surround speakers B and surround back speaker.

• Parameters

Large....................Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz.

Small....................Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with

sufficient volume. When this setting is selected, low frequencies of below 80 Hz are assigned to the

subwoofer.

None…….............Select this when no speakers are installed.

Yes/No…..............Select “Ye s” when a subwoofer is installed, “No” when a subwoofer is not installed.

2spkrs/1spkr ........Select the number of speakers to be used for the surround back channel.

If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be achieved even when “Small” is set for the front, center and surround speakers. To take full advantage of the performance of the Home THX certified speaker systems, set the front, center and surround speaker size parameters to “Small” and the subwoofer to “Ye s”. For the majority of speaker system configurations, using the SMALL setting for all five main speakers and Subwoofer On with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results. When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is automatically set to “Yes ”, and when “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front” is automatically set to “Large”.

Speaker type setting when using both surround speakers A and B If “Small” is set for either surround speakers A or B, the output is the same as when “Small” is set for both A and B. For the “WIDE SCREEN” and “5/7CH STEREO” DSP simulation modes, the surround speakers can be set separately.

• At this screen preset the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes.

Selecting the surround speakers for the different surround modes

When either “Large” or “Small” has been set for both speakers A and B on the System Setup Menu (when using both A and B surround speakers), the surround speaker setting screen appears. Select the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes.

• To select the surround mode

• To select the surround speaker

A: When using surround speakers A B: When using surround speakers B A+B: When using both surround speakers A and B

Enter the setting. When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Ye s”, the set switches to the subwoofer mode.

Setting the Crossover Frequency

Select the “Crossover Frequency” mode.

• Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used.

Select the Frequency.

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Setting the Subwoofer mode

Select the subwoofer mode.

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.

NOTES: — Assignment of low frequency signal range —

• The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “SMALL” in the setup menu. The low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are produced from those channels.

— Subwoofer mode —

• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when “LARGE” is set for the front speakers and “YES” is set for the subwoofer in the “Speaker Configuration” settings (see page 11).

• When the “LFE+MAIN” playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel.

In this playback mode, the low frequency range expand more uniformly through the room, but depending on the size and shape of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range.

• Selection of the “LFE - THX” play mode will play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with “LARGE” from that channel only. Therefore, the low frequency signal range that are played from the subwoofer channel are only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channel specified as “SMALL” in the setup menu. THX is recommended in this play mode so that bass interference is less likely to occur in the room.

• Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with body.

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.

Crossover frequency

• Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of each main speakers is to output from the subwoofer or from speakers which are set to “Large” (when not using a subwoofer) (crossover frequency).

• For speakers set to “Small”, sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and instead the cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer or speakers which are set to “Large”.

• This crossover frequency mode is valid when “Subwoofer” is set to “Ye s” at “Speaker Configuration Setting” or when speakers are set to “Small”.

FIXED –THX–:

Set to the THX rated 80 Hz crossover frequency.

VARIABLE 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 Hz:

Set as desired according to your speakers’ bass playback ability.

NOTES:

• The crossover frequency is set to 80 Hz in the HOME THX CINEMA mode.

• We recommend using with the crossover frequency set to “FIXED –THX–”, but depending on the speaker,

setting it to a different frequency may improve frequency response near the crossover frequency.

• Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode.

• The delay time can be set separately for surround speakers A and B.

Setting the delay time

Preparations:

Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L6 on the diagram at the right).

L1: Distance between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speakers and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position L6: Distance between surround back L and surround back R

Center FRFL

Subwoofer

Listening position

SBRSBL

At the System Setup Menu select “Delay Time”.

Example: When “Meters” is

selected

Switch to the Delay Time screen.

Select the desired unit, meters or feet. Select (darken) the desired units, “Meters” or “Feet”.

Once “Meter” or “Feet” is selected in Step 3, the Delay Time screen appears automatically.

Select the setting.

Select the speaker to be set.

Select “Step” to switch the step between 0.1 and 0.01 meters.

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Example: When the distance is set to 3.6 m for the center

speaker

Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in units of 0.1 meters (1 foot) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

If “Yes ” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default values.

Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 6.0 m (20 ft) or less. If you set an invalid distance, a CAUTION notice, such as screen right will appear. In this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) so that its distance is no larger than the value shown in highlighted line.

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVC-A1SR automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room.

• Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal.

• From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level.

• The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 25.)

• When using both surround speakers A and B, their playback levels can be adjusted separately.

Setting the channel level

At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.

Switch to the Channel Level screen.

Select “Test Tone Mode”.

Example: When the “Auto” mode is

selected

Select the mode. Select “Auto” or “Manual”.

• Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers.

• Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level.

Select “Surr. Sp.”, then select the surround speaker(s) from which you want to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B).

• Surr. Sp.: A Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker A.

Select “Test Tone Start”.

Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same volume. The volume can be adjusted between –12 dB and +12 dB in units of 1 dB.

Example: When the volume

is set to –11.5 dB while the test tone is being produced from the subwoofer

FL C FR SR SBR SBL SL SW

1spkr

2spkrs

When the surround back speaker setting is set to “1spkr” for “Speaker Configuration”, this is set to “SB”.

Select “Ye s”.

a. If the “Auto” mode is selected:

Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers. The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2-second intervals the third time around and on:

Flashing

Example: When the volume is

set to –11.5 dB while the subwoofer is selected

b. When the “Manual” mode is selected

Move jog stick “ENTER” back and forth to select the speaker for which you want to output test tones, then move jog stick “ENTER” left and right to adjust so that the volume of the test tones from the various speakers is the same.

Flashing

After the above settings are completed, press the ENTER button again. The “Channel Level” screen reappears.

Press jog stick “ENTER” again to return to the System Setup Menu screen.

• Surr. Sp.: B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker B.

• Surr. Sp.: A+B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speakers A and B at the same time.

The “Surr. Sp.” can only be selected when both surround speakers A and B have been selected at the “Speaker Configuration” (when both A and B have been set to “Large” or “Small”).

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To cancel the settings, select “Level Clear” and “Yes ” on the “Channel Level” screen, then make the settings again.

The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (C-weighted, slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position. If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same. Because adjusting the subwoofer level test tone by ear is difficult, use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance.

NOTE: When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer’s

own volume control.

When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect ALL surround modes. Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode. After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes. Then, whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that mode will be recalled. Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on Page 25. You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, 5CH/7CH STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, HOME THX CINEMA, WIDE SCREEN, SUPER STADIUM, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, CLASSIC CONCERT, MONO MOVIE, and MATRIX. When using either surround speakers A or B, or when using surround speakers A and B at the same time, be sure to adjust the balance of playback levels between each channel for the various selections of “A or B” and “A and B”.

Make these settings when “Ye s” is selected for the subwoofer in the Speaker Configuration settings. There is not displayed when “No” selected. (page 11)

Settings for using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer

Select “THX Audio Setup” on the System Setup Menu screen.

Press jog stick “ENTER” to switch to the THX Audio Setup screen.

Select “Boundary Gain Compensation”, then press jog stick “ENTER”.

When using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer or subwoofer that frequency response extends to 20 Hz, select

“Ye s”. Otherwise select “No”.

• When “Ye s ” is selected “Boundary Gain Compensation” can be selected and the compensation set to “OFF”.

• If the bass sound seems too strong

Set “Boundary Gain Compensation” to “ON”. This activates a circuit that cuts the low frequencies of 55 Hz and under. Select “ON” or “OFF” according to how strong you like the bass sound to be.

Press jog stick “ENTER” to return to the THX Audio Setup screen.

• When two surround back speakers have been set in the Speaker Configuration settings (page 11), set the distance of the speakers. There is not displayed when “1spkr” selected.

• This setting is necessary to achieve the optimum effect in the THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX

Music modes. It is recommended that SBL/SBR speakers are placed together as close as possible.

Surround Back Speaker Position Settings

Select “Surround Back Speaker Position” on the THX Audio Setup screen, then press jog stick “ENTER”.

Select the settings according to the distances of the two surround back speakers. (page 12)

Press jog stick “ENTER” to return to the THX Audio Setup screen.

Select “Exit” then press the ENTER button to return to the System Setup Menu screen.

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• This unit features a subwoofer peak limit control which prevents distortion and damage in the loudspeaker system by controlling the maximum bass volume level. With this feature you may set the maximum bass level for the system.

• This feature operates with or without a subwoofer in the system.

Subwoofer peak limit level setting

At the System Setup Menu select “Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev.”.

Switch to the Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting screen.

Select “ON” for Peak Limiter.

The screen switches. Select “Setting Start”, then select “Ye s”. The screen switches and a test noise is produced from the speaker system.

Increase the master volume level until the test noise is distorted. The test noise (bass sound) is distorted when it sounds as if the input is excessively high (when the sound crackles).

Clear the subwoofer’s peak limit level setting by specifying “Peak Limiter” and “OFF”.

Press the ENTER button at the point where the test noise starts sounding distorted. The AVC-A1SR automatically sets the subwoofer peak limit level. This prevents future inadvertent subwoofer overload due to excessively strong bass content when the master volume control is at a high level.

CAUTION!

• The master volume is set to “–30 dB” when test tones are output.

• The test tones are for confirming the low frequency playback limits and are played at an extremely high

level. When using a low output subwoofer, be very careful about irregular operations exceeding clipping by for example turning down the subwoofer’s attenuator before starting then slowly turning the attenuator up to the listening level.

• Also, when the subwoofer is set to “NO” in the speaker configuration, the test tones are output from the front speakers. When using front speakers with low input resistance, check that the sound is not clipped at sections where the signal is strong on the CD music source before starting the peak limit setting. The peak limit setting should not be performed if the music source cannot be played with the master volume set at “–15”. Set the front speakers to “small” and the subwoofer to “YES” in the speaker configuration. When this is done, the low frequencies are cut, so the effect is insufficient. We strongly recommend adding a subwoofer.

• If the test tone is clipped when it is set to “–18 dB”, set the peak limit to “–18 dB”. In this case, the input resistance of the subwoofer or front speakers is insufficient so clipping may occur when playing music. We recommend switching to a subwoofer with a higher input resistance.

• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVC-A1SR for the different input sources.

Setting the Digital In Assignment

At the System Setup Menu select “Digital In Assignment”.

Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen.

Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source.

• To select the input source

• To select the digital input jack

Select “OFF” for input sources for which no digital input jacks are used.

If “Ye s ” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default values.

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.

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NOTES:

• The OPTICAL 5 and 6 jacks on the AVC-A1SR’s rear panel are equipped with an optical digital output jack for recording digital signals on a DAT deck, MD recorder or other digital recorder. Use this for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder.

• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the AVC-A1SR’s rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 5 IN jack.

• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 6 OUT jack on the AVC-A1SR’s rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 6 IN jack.

•“PHONO” cannot be selected on the Digital In Assignment screen.

• Select the input signal to be output from the video monitor output terminal. (See page 41 for details.)

Setting the Video Input Mode

At the System Setup Menu select “Video Input Mode”.

Switch to the Video Input Mode screen.

q Select the input source for which you

want to set the Video Input Mode.

w Select the mode.

AUTO: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are detected and the input signal to

be output from the video monitor output terminal is selected automatically in the following order: component video, S-Video, composite video.

Component: The signal connected to the component video terminal is always played.

Video conversion is not conducted, so no image is output from the monitor output terminal when there is no input signal to the component terminal. Only DVD, TV or DBS can be selected.

S-Video: The signal connected to the S-Video terminal is always played.

The S-Video input signal is up-converted and output from the component monitor output terminal.

Video: The signal connected to the composite video terminal is always played.

The composite video input signal is up-converted and output from the S-Video and component monitor output terminals.

NOTE:

Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Video and composite video signal is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S-Video or composite video input terminal.

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.

This function allows you to adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals and store these settings for the different input sources. The setting is made while watching a DVD or other software, so it is not made here. By default, this is not displayed when no digital signals are being input. For instructions on making the setting, refer to page 29.

Setting the Audio Delay

The AVC-A1SR is equipped with two sets of multi-zone outputs. Multi-zone1 is a pre-output with an output level adjustment function. Multi-zone2 is a fixed output level pre-output. Using the power amplifier assignment function described below, it is also possible to connect speakers to the SB/MULTI speaker terminals.

Setting the Multi Zone Control

At the System Setup Menu, select “Multi Zone Control”.

Press jog stick “ENTER” to switch to the “Multi Zone Control” screen.

Select “Multi Zone1 Vol. Level” then press jog stick “ENTER”.

[1] Setting the multi-zone1 vol. level

Select the desired setting, then press jog stick “ENTER”.

Variable:

The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit (M. ZONE1 4/5, VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN).

-40 dB, 0 dB:

The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted.

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[2] Power amplifier assignment function setting

Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to Multi-zone2.

At the System Setup Menu, select “Multi Zone Control”.

Press jog stick “ENTER” to switch to the “Multi Zone Control” screen.

Select “Power Amp Assignment” then press jog stick “ENTER”.

Select “Surround Back” to use as the surround back channel, “Zone2” to use as multi-zone2, then press jog stick “ENTER”.

When “Surround Back” is selected When “M-ZONE2” is selected

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.

The surround mode last used for the four types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input. Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input sources.

q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format e Multichannel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format r Multi-channel signals when playing sources using the EXT.IN-1, EXT.IN-2 and DENON LINK terminals

During playback in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does not change even if the input signal changes.

Setting the Auto Surround Mode

Select “Auto Surround Mode” on the System Setup Menu screen, then press jog stick “ENTER”.

Select “ON” if you want to use the auto surround mode, “OFF” if you do not want to use it.

• Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext.In-1 and Ext.In-2 terminal.

Setting the Ext. In Setup

At the System Setup Menu select “Ext.In Setup”.

Switch to the Ext.In Setup screen.

q Select the input terminal. w Switch to the setting screen.

Select the item to be set (push the jog stick to the up and down) then select the parameter (push the jog stick to the left and right).

MODE:

DSP: The analog input signal is converted into a digital signal and undergoes DSP processing.

System Setup settings (speaker configuration, channel delay, etc.) are reflected in the same way as for other input signals.

ANALOG: The analog input signal is played without DSP processing.

SW and center channel: Down-mixing is conducted by the analog circuit. Surround and surround back channels: Not output if “No” is selected at the speaker configuration. Channel delay: Not reflected.

S.Back:

Set when MODE is set to DSP. Select according to the specifications of the player being used. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions.

NOT USE: Select when neither SBL or SBR is connected. SB (SBL): Select when only one surround back channel (SBL) is connected. SBL/SBR: Select when two surround back channels (SBL and SBR) are connected.

SW Level:

Select according to the specifications of the player being used. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions. +15 dB (default) recommended. 0, +5, +10 and +15 dB selectable.

INPUT Vol.:

Set when MODE is set to DSP. If the OVER LOAD indicator is displayed on the fluorescent tube, adjust the input level to between 0 and

-20 dB.

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Enter the setting. The Ext. In Setup reappears.

Setting the Digital Multi Ch In

Select “Digital Multi Ch In” on the System Setup Menu screen, then press jog stick “ENTER”.

To set, select “Yes ” and press jog stick “ENTER”.

DENON Link setting :

Set this when connecting a Denon DVD player using the Denon Link terminal. Set to “ON” if you want to use the terminal, “OFF” if you do not want to use it.

When set to “ON”, also set the playback input when there is no digital signal.

ANALOG: The analog input of the input source assigned to Denon Link is played. EXT-1: The EXT.IN-1 input is played. EXT-2: The EXT.IN-2 input is played.

Digital Ext. In setting :

This is set for the Digital Ext. In input using the Coaxial 1 to 4 inputs.

When “ON” was selected at “Digitl Ext. In”, set the surround back channel input.

If you do not want to use the surround back channel ........NOT USED

If you do want to use the surround back channel, set according to the specifications of the connected player.

Select “DENON Link” (using the up and down cursor buttons) then select ON or OFF (using the left and right jog stick).

Select “Digital Ext.In” (using the up and down cursor buttons) then select ON or OFF (using the left and right jog stick). When set to “ON”, the four terminals (Coaxial 1 to 4) are assigned to the desired input source as a single digital multichannel input. When set to “OFF” the four terminals (Coaxial 1 to 4) are assigned to individual input sources.

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.

• Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off.

Setting the on-screen display (OSD)

At the System Setup Menu select “On Screen Display”.

Switch to the On Screen Display screen.

Select “ON” or “OFF”.

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.

The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily.

Protecting the setting

Select “Setup Lock” on the System Setup Menu screen.

Press jog stick “ENTER” to switch to the Setup Lock screen.

Select “ON”, to lock the system setup settings.

NOTE:

• When playing sources using the DENON LINK terminal, also connect the analog external input terminal (EXT-1) (see page 7), and set the “No Digital Signal” setting to “EXT-1”.

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Press jog stick “ENTER” to finalize the setting and exit the system setup mode. When the setup lock function is activated, the settings listed below cannot be changed,

and “Setup Locked” is displayed when related buttons are operated.

• System setup settings

• Surround parameter settings

• Tone control settings

• Channel level settings (including test tones)

To unlock, press the System Setup button again and display the Setup Lock screen, then select “OFF” and press jog stick “ENTER”.

This completes system setup. Once these settings are made, there is no need to change them unless different AV components are connected or the speakers are repositioned.

This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process.

After completing system setup

At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off.

• On-screen display signals

Finally set the remote control unit (RC-871) display time setting to a time that is short but long enough that operation is possible. (page 10)

Signals input to the AVC-A1SR On-screen display signal output (MONITOR output jacks)

VIDEO signal input

jack (yellow)

S-video signal input

jack

VIDEO signal output

jack (yellow)

S-video signal

output jack

Component video signal output jack

(C: Signal E: No signal) (C: On-screen signals output E: On-screen signals not output)

NOTE:

• When a component video signal is input and when the “Video Input Mode” is set to the component fixed mode at system setup, the on-screen display is only displayed when the System Setup, Surround Parameters and On Screen buttons are operated.

• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown on the diagram.

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 7 meters/22 feet from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor.

• The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor.

NOTES:

• It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

• Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. Doing so may result in malfunction.

• Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible.

Approx. 7 m

30°

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

• The included remote control unit (RC-871) can be used to operate not only the AVC-A1SR but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Furthermore, it is equipped with a function for learning the control signals of remote control units of other manufacturers, so it can also be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible video components.

• For details, refer to the separate (supplied) RC-871 operating instructions.

Using the remote control unit

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OPERATION

Before operating

When the CURSOR/PAGE button is pressed and the display is in half-tone dot mesh, the joystick operates as the cursor up/down and left/right buttons and the ENTER button. (This is called the cursor mode.)

The display switches between normal and halftone dot mesh each time the CURSOR/PAGE button is pressed, thus switching between the page mode and the cursor mode. (When the display is normal, the page mode is set.)

Normal display (page mode)

Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 4 to 8) and check that all connections are correct.

To operate with the remote control unit, set the remote control unit’s screen to the “AVAMP 1/5” page.

¢ ON / STANDBY

£ OFF

ON/STANDBY

Lights

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

• ¢ ON/STANDBY The power turns on and “ON/STANDBY” indicator is light. Several seconds are required from the time the power operation switch is set to the “¢ ON/STANDBY” position until sound is output. This is due to the built-in muting circuit that prevents noise when the power switch is turned on and off. Set the power switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit (RC-871).

• £ OFF The power turns off and “ON/STANDBY” indicator is off. In this position, the power cannot be turned on and off from the remote control unit (RC-

871).

Turn on the power. Press the POWER switch.

• For details, refer to the separate (supplied) RC-871 operating instructions.

Operating the remote control unit

Either lightly press on the remote control unit’s touch panel or press the LIGHT button to turn on the liquid crystal display.

Remote control unit’s jog stick

Cursor up/down, left/right and ENTER button

Page feeding

3 5

Playing the input source

1 3 2

Select the input source to be played.

Example: CD

When the input source is selected, the input indicator lights.

Lit

INPUT SELECTOR

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

AUTO PCM

(RF)

DTS

• Selecting the external input (EXT. IN) mode Press the EXT. IN (on the EXT. IN button on the remote control unit) to switch the external input.

EXT. IN

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

• Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is pressed.

EXT. IN

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Input mode selection function

Different input modes can be selected for the different input sources. The selected input modes for the separate input sources are stored in the memory. q AUTO (All auto mode)

In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVC-A1SR’s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected for all input sources other than PHONO. The presence or absence of digital signals is detected, the signals input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. If no digital signal is being input, the analog input jacks are selected. Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals.

w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode)

Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input. Note that noise may be generated when using this mode to play signals other than PCM signals.

e DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode)

Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input.

r RF (exclusive RF signal playback mode)

This can only be selected when the program source is set to VDP. Decording and playback are only performed when RF signals are being input. This is used when the LD player has an Dolby Digital-RF (AC-3RF) output jack, but does not have a PCM digital output jack.

t ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback

mode) The signals input to the analog input jacks are decoded and played.

y EXT. IN (external decoder input jack selection

mode) The signals being input to the external decoder input jacks are played. (page 23)

NOTE:

• Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs recorded in DTS format are played in the “PCM” or “ANALOG” mode. Select the “DTS” mode when playing signals recorded in DTS from a laser disc player or CD player.

Note on playing a source encorded with DTS

• Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the AUTO mode. If so, play in the DTS mode.

Select the input mode.

• Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input.

ANALOG

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

¢ ON / STANDBY

£ OFF

Lightly press “ENTER” to display the icons.

Press the “” button on the icon display section to display the “AVAMP” icon.

Press the “AVAMP” icon to display the page section.

Move the remote control unit’s jog stick “ENTER” left and right to display the necessary page.

Half-tone dot mesh display (cursor mode)

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Select the play mode.

Example: Stereo

STEREO

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

The volume can be adjusted within the range of –80 to 0 to 18 dB, in steps of 0.5 dB. However, when the channel level is set as described on page 13 or page 25, if the volume for any channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume adjustment range is “18 dB — (Maximum value of channel level)”.)

Input mode when playing DTS sources

• Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in the “ANALOG” or “PCM” mode. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS”.

Start playback on the selected component.

• For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual.

Adjust the volume.

MASTER VOLUME

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

M.VOL. -80.0dB

The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display. Figures of 0.5 dB and below are rounded down.

NOTE:

• The digital input indicator will light (green) when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be heard.

Input mode display

ANALOG DIGITAL

DIGITAL

ANALOG

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUT MODE

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUT MODE

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUT MODE

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUT MODE

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUT MODE

• In the AUTO mode

• In the PCM mode

• In the DTS mode

• When switched to RF in the VDP RF or AUTO

mode

One of these lights, depending on the input signal.

Input signal display

PRO LOGIC

LOCK

DIGITAL

INPUTSIGNAL

LOCK

DIGITAL

INPUTSIGNAL

LOCK AL24

DIGITAL

INPUTSIGNAL

• DOLBY DIGITAL

• DTS

• PCM

One of these lights, depending on the input signal.

The AL24 indicator lights when the PURE DIRECT, DIRECT or STEREO mode is selected in the digital input mode. The LOCK LED lights when digital signals are being input properly. If the LED does not light, check whether the digital input component setup (page

15) and connections are correct and whether the component’s power is turned on.

• In the ANALOG mode

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SURR. PARAMETER

TONE CONTROL

CH. VOL.

[1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone)

The tone control function will not work in the Direct or Home THX Cinema mode.

After starting playback

Press the MODE SELECT button and select TONE. The mode switches as follows each time the MODE SELECT button is pressed:

MODE

SELECT

(Main unit)

Select BASS/TREBLE with the FUNCTION knob.

FUNCTION

(Main unit)

CONTROL

(Main unit)

Adjust as desired with the CONTROL knob.

• To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.)

• To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counter clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to –12 dB in steps of 2 dB.)

TONE

DEFEAT

(Main unit)

If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode.

The signals do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, providing higher quality sound.

[2] Listening over headphones

Plug the headphones’ plug into the jack.

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. The pre-out output (including the speaker output) is automatically turned off when headphones are connected.

NOTE:

To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

[3] Turning the sound

off temporarily (muting)

Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily. Press the MUTE button.

Cancelling MUTING mode. Press the MUTE button again.

(Remote

control unit)

[4]

Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image

Cancelling simulcast playback.

• Select “SOURCE” using the video select button.

• Switch the program source to the component connected to the video input.

Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source. Press the remote control unit’s VIDEO SELECT button until the desired image appears.

(Remote

control unit)

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[5]

Checking the currently playing program source, etc.

1 1

Using the dimmer function

• Use this to change the brightness of the display. The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off) by pressing the remote control unit’s DIMMER button repeatedly.

On screen display

• Each time an operation is performed, a description of that operation appears on the display connected to the unit’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. Also, the unit’s operating status can be checked during playback by pressing the remote control unit’s ON SCREEN button. Such information as the position of the input selector and the surround parameter settings is output in sequence.

Front panel display

• Descriptions of the unit’s operations are also displayed on the front panel display. In addition, the display can be switched to check the unit’s operating status while playing a source by pressing the STATUS button.

(Remote

control unit)

STATUS

(Main unit)

(Remote

control unit)

[6] Switching the surround speakers

SURROUND A SURROUND B

SURROUND A+B

This operation is possible when the setting for using both surround speakers A and B is made at “Speaker Configuration” in the System Setup Menu.

The surround speakers switch as shown below each time the SPEAKER button is pressed.

(Remote

control unit)

NOTES:

• Recording sources other than digital inputs selected in the RECOUT mode are also output to the multi source audio/video output jacks.

• Digital signals are not output from the MULTI ZONE1 audio output jacks.

To cancel, press the REC/M-ZONE2 button twice. The select “M-ZONE2 SOURCE”.

REC /

M-ZONE 2

(Main unit)

FUNCTION

(Main unit)

1, 41, 2 2

[1] Playing one source while recording another (RECOUT mode)

Multi-source recording/playback

Press the REC/M-ZONE2 button until “RECOUT ” appears on the set’s display.

REC /

M-ZONE 2

(Main unit)

Display

Select the source you want to record appears on the set’s display.

• The indicator for the selected program source lights.

FUNCTION

(Main unit)

Set the recording mode.

• For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which you want to record.

VCR -1 -2 -3 V.AUX TAPE -1 -2

PHONO CD TUNER DVD / VDP TV / DBS

REC

RECOUT SOURCE

With the exception of the case in [2] below, only the signal connected to the analog input jacks are output from the RECOUT and nulti-room output jacks.

3 3

12 33

[2] Recording Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources

Press the REC/M-ZONE2 button until “RECOUT ” appears on the display. The select “RECOUT SOURCE”.

• With this set it is possible to record Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel signals converted into 2-channel analog signals.

• The recording signals are output to the MULTI ZONE2 OUT, TAPE and VCR output terminals.

• At this time, the signals output from the OPTICAL 5 and 6 digital output terminals are down-mixed analog signals converted into digital signals.

Set the input mode according to the source to be played.

INPUT MODE

(Main unit)

Set the surround mode by pressing the DIRECT or STEREO button.

• The multichannel digital signals are down-

mixed and output to the TAPE and VCR output terminals.

DIRECT

(Main unit)

STEREO

(Remote control unit)

Set the recording mode.

REC /

M-ZONE 2

(Main unit)

FUNCTION

(Main unit)

The brightness changes in 3 steps each time the button is pressed, and finally the display turns off.

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[3] Dolby Headphone recording

The Dolby Headphone play mode is set when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack during playback in the DOLBY/DTS surround mode.

• When RECOUT mode is set to “source”, with the AVC-A1SR it is possible to output signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode from the recording output terminal and record them on a separate recorder.

When this is done, signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode are automatically output from the recording output terminals (analog and digital) and can be recorded.

Select the parameters and set the desired mode, then record. (Refer to the ⁄0 SURROUND “Dolby Headphone” page 25.)

NOTE:

Do not disconnect the headphones during recording.

[4] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (M-ZONE1 mode)

Press the M-ZONE1 button.

M-ZONE 1

(Main unit)

Select the source you want to output appears on the set’s display.

FUNCTION

(Main unit)

1 2

Start playing the source to be output.

• For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components.

[5] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (M-ZONE2)

Press the REC/M-ZONE2 button until “M-ZONE2 ” appears on the set’s display.

REC /

M-ZONE 2

(Main unit)

Display

NOTES:

• The signals of the source selected in the MZONE2 mode are also output from the TAPE and VCR recording output terminals.

• Digital signals are not output from the MULTI ZONE1 audio output jacks.

Select the source you want to record appears on the set’s display.

• The MULTI indicator lights.

• The indicator for the selected

program source light.

• When the AVC-A1SR is in the RECOUT mode, the source cannot be output using the MZONE2 buttons on the remote control unit.

FUNCTION

(Main unit)

Start playing the source to be output.

• For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components.

VCR -1 -2 -3 V.AUX TAPE -1 -2

PHONO CD TUNER DVD / VDP TV / DBS

MULTI

M-ZONE2 SOURCE

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Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

EXT. IN

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode. Press the EXT. IN (on the EXT. IN button on the remote control unit) to switch the external input.

The play mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.

EXT. IN-2EXT. IN-1

Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FRONT-L, FRONT-R, CENTER, SURR.-L (surround left), SURR.-R (surround right), SB-L (surround back left) and SB-R (surround back right) channels of the EXT. IN jacks are output directly to the front (left and right), center surround (left and right) and surround back (left and right) speaker systems as well as the pre-out jacks without passing through the surround circuitry. In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer) jack is output to the PRE OUT SW (subwoofer) jack.

Playback using the external input jacks (EXT.IN-1 and EXT.IN-2)

q When the “ANALOG” mode is selected at “EXT.IN SETUP” at system setup: The surround playback

mode button does not function.

w When the “DSP” mode is selected at “EXT.IN SETUP” at system setup: The surround playback mode

button functions.

Press the SURR.PARA button to display the surround parameters screen. Select the parameter (jog stick up/down) and select the setting value (jog stick left/right). Press the SURR.PARA button to complete.

• Input CH parameter 2 CH: Select when the input source being played is a 2-channel source. MULTI CH: Select when the input source being played is a multi-channel source.

Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. IN) setting, press the INPUT MODE or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode.

INPUT MODE

(Main unit)

ANALOG

(Remote control unit)

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NOTES:

• The system setup function cannot be used when the PURE DIRECT mode is set or the “VIDEO OFF” setting is selected. To use the system setup function, cancel the PURE DIRECT mode or select the “VIDEO ON” setting.

• The multi-room video output is not output in the PURE DIRECT and VIDEO OFF mode.

• The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.

• When the PURE DIRECT button is pressed while in the PURE DIRECT mode, the PURE DIRECT mode is canceled and the DIRECT mode is set.

VIDEO ON/OFF button

When no video signals of a DVD, etc., are connected to the AVC-A1SR and DVD, etc., are connected directly to a TV, etc., the unneeded video circuitry can be turned off by selecting the “VIDEO OFF” setting.

VIDEO

ON / OFF

(Main unit)

MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

AVC-A1SR

RC-871

TV or monitor

ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM

[1] Multi-zone playback using the MULTI ZONE1 terminals

The AVC-A1SR is equipped with audio pre-out terminals for which the volume is adjustable (M-ZONE1) and composite video output terminals as the MULTI ZONE1 output terminals. A separately sold stereo power amplifier can be connected to enjoy multi-zone playback.

NOTE:

The multi-room video output is not output in the PURE DIRECT and VIDEO OFF modes.

MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

• When the outputs of the MULTI ZONE AUDIO OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main room in which this unit and the playback devices are installed. (Refer to ANOTHER ROOM on the diagram below.)

To control playback devices other than the ones above, either use that device’s remote control unit or preset a separately sold programmable remote control unit.

Multi-source and multi-zone playback

NOTE:

• For the AUDIO output, use high quality pin-plug cords and wire in such a way that there is no humming or noise.

• When the input mode is set to EXT.IN (1 or 2), playback in the DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, HOME THX CINEMA, WIDE SCREEN, 5CH/7CH STEREO and DSP SIMULATION modes is only possible when DSP MODE is selected for Ext.In Setup at System Setup.

•

When the “INPUT CH” parameter is set to “MULTI CH”, the “MULTI CH DIRECT” mode is set when the DIRECT button is pressed, and the “MULTI CH IN” mode is set when the DOLBY DTS/SURROUND button is pressed. (See pages 33, 34.)

NOTES:

• In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to these jacks cannot be played.

In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input jacks.

• The external input mode can be set for any input source. To watch video while listening to sound, select

the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode.

The AVC-A1SR is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes.

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs)

PURE DIRECT mode

In this mode, the music is played with an extremely high level of sound quality. When this mode is set, all the video-related circuits are turned off so that music signals can be reproduced with high quality. When an analog input mode or EXT. IN mode is selected, the digital processing circuitry is also turned off to achieve analog sound with even higher purity.

PURE DIRECT

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

DIRECT mode

Use this mode to achieve good quality 2channel sound while watching images. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting in good quality sound.

DIRECT

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

STEREO mode

Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching images.

STEREO

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

2 Playback using the DENON Link connector

Digital transfer and multi-channel playback of DVD audio discs and other multi-channel sources is possible by connecting the AVC-A1SR to a Denon DVD player equipped with a Denon Link connector using the connection cable included with the DVD player. With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output to the AVC-A1SR’s EXT.IN-1 or EXT.IN-2 terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating instructions.

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SURR.-B

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT OUT

EXT. IN-1

EXT. IN

(REMOTE CONTROL)

ROOM TO ROOM

DENON LINK

POWER AMP

RS-232C

TRIGGER OUT DC 12V 20mA MAX.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

345

12345656

EXT. IN-2 PRE OUT OUT

PREOUT

OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO

VDP TV

DBS /

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

SAT

MD /

AC IN

TAPE-2

CDR / TAPE-1

MD /

MULTI ZONE

TAPE-2 1 2

CDR / TAPE-1

DVD

CENTER SURR.

SURR. BACK

SURR.

BACK

FRONT CENTER SURR.FRONT

GITAL RF

CENTER SURR.FRONT

COAXIAL

CONTROL OUT

OUT

SW SW

TUNER

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND BACK SURROUND A OR B / 6 16Ω

A + B / 8 16Ω

/ 6 16Ω

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

AC 230V 50Hz

MULTI

Power amplifier (Option)

REMOTE (ON-OFF)

When connected as shown on the diagram below using connection cords included with Denon power amplifiers, the power amplifier’s power can be turned on and off using the “M-ZONE1 ON/OFF” button on the remote control unit.

AVC-A1SR

ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM

RC-871

[2] Multi-zone playback using the MULTI ZONE2 terminals

The AVC-A1SR is equipped with audio pre output terminals with a fixed output level (M-ZONE2) as the MULTI ZONE2 output terminals. (These are not video outputs.) Settings can be made at the system setup menu so that the same source as the M-ZONE2 pre-out terminals can be played from the speakers connected to the M-ZONE2 speaker terminals.

2 When using the PRE OUT terminals

NOTE:

When the main unit is set to the recording output mode, the M-ZONE2 remote control unit key cannot be operated. (See page 22.)

2 When using the M-ZONE2 (MULTI) speaker terminals

AVC-A1SR

ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM

RC-871

SURROUND

Before playing with the surround function

• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 13) or from the remote control unit, as described below.

• Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the DOLBY SURROUND and HOME THX CINEMA modes. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory.

1, 3 2, 3

Press the TEST TONE button.

Test tones are output from the different speakers. Press the CURSOR/PAGE button to highlight the display, then use the jog stick to adjust the channel level.

After completing the adjustment, press the CURSOR/PAGE button again so that the display is no longer highlighted, then press the TEST TONE button to complete the operation.

• After adjusting using the test tones, make the desired settings for each surround mode to be played, then use the procedure described below to adjust the levels of the various channels.

SURR. PARAMETER

TONE CONTROL

CH. VOL.

MAIN UNIT:

Press the MODE SELECT button and select “CH VOL”. The setting mode switches in the following order each time the button is pressed:

MODE

SELECT

(Main unit)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:

Press the CH. SELECT button on the “SURROUND 2/5” page. “CH VOL” is selected.

(Remote control unit)

2, 3

2 31

1, 4 2, 4

MAIN UNIT:

Use the FUNCTION knob to select the speaker whose level is to be adjusted.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:

Press the CURSOR/PAGE button on the “SURROUND 2/5” page to highlight the display, then press jog stick “ENTER”. The channel (speaker) switches as shown on the diagram below each time it is pressed.

FUNCTION

(Main unit)

FL C FR SR SBR SBL

SLSW

FADER

(Remote control unit)

INTEGRATED

AMPLIFIER

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MAIN UNIT:

Turn the CONTROL knob to adjust the level of the selected speaker.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:

Move jog stick “ENTER” back and forth to adjust the level of the selected speaker.

SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing one step from –12 dB.

CONTROL

(Main unit)

When the surround back speaker setting is set to

“1spkr” for “Speaker Configuration”, this is set to “SB”.

(Remote control unit)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:

Once the channel level adjustment is completed, press the CURSOR/PAGE button again so that the display is no longer highlighted, then press the CH. SELECT button.

(Remote control unit)

The fader function does not affect the SW.

The channel whose channel level is adjusted lowest can be faded to –12 dB using the fader function. If the channel levels are adjusted separately after adjusting the fader, the fader adjustment values are cleared, so adjust the fader again.

FL C FR SR SBR SBL

SLSW

FADER

Fader function

• This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL and SBR) together. Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources.

MAIN UNIT:

Select “FADER” using the FUNCTION knob after selecting “CH. VOL” with the MODE SELECT button.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:

Select “FADER”.

FUNCTION

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

MAIN UNIT:

Turn the CONTROL knob clockwise to adjust the volume of the surround side collectively. Turn the CONTROL knob counterclockwise to adjust the volume of the front side collectively.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:

Move jog stick “ENTER” to the right side to adjust the volume of the surround side collectively. Move jog stick “ENTER” to the left side to adjust the volume of the front side collectively.

CONTROL

(Main unit)

(Remote

control unit)

This is only displayed when setting the fader control.

Playing modes for different sources

The AVC-A1SR is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source.

• Though we recommend selecting the surround mode as described above, other surround modes can also be selected.

2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround

Sources recorded in stereo

Sources recorded in monaural

Sources recorded in

Dolby Digital Surround EX

• Maximum performance for playing movies on the AVC-A1SR.

•

This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX.

Dolby Digital or DTS Surround

THX SURROUND EX

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

DTS-ES DSCRT 6.1, MTRX 6.1

• Effective for 2-channel sources recorded in Dolby Surround or for 7.1-channel playback with 5.1-channel sources.

WIDE SCREEN

• These modes are suited for playing 5.1-channel sources in 7.1 channels. Select the desired surround mode for the movie and music sources.

THX Ultra2 CINEMA* and THX MUSIC MODE*

• This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel movies.

• For sources recorded in Dolby Surround as well, this mode provides the

same power as with 5.1-channel sources.

HOME THX CINEMA (THX 5.1)

• This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel music.

• For Dolby surround recording sources, Dolby Pro-Logic II playback is

conducted.

DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24

• By suspending all the video circuits, analog input music playback can be played with optimum quality. (The video outputs do not operate.)

PURE DIRECT

• This surround mode plays stereo sources developed by Dolby Laboratories in 5.1 channels.

• Select one of the three playback modes according to your tastes.

DOLBY PROLOGIC II

• Effective for achieving pure playback

• If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in

function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality.

DIRECT / STEREO

• Select these for 7.1-channel playback with sources recorded in stereo or monaural.

• The effects are different for each of the surround modes. Select the one most suited for the source being used.

DENON Original Surround Modes (see page 32)

5.1 ch sources

Sources recorded in DTS-ES

• This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in DTS-ES.

• When playing movies, setting this mode sometimes results in a more

natural sound. Select the mode as desired.

THX DSCRT 6.1, MTRX 6.1

is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround mode.

• This is a surround mode for playing 6.1- or 7.1-channel stereo sources developed by Digital Theater Systems.

• One of two playing modes, MUSIC (for music sources) or CINEMA (for movie sources), can be selected according to your preferences.

DTS NEO:6

NOTE:

Surround modes indicated with an asterisk (*) require the use of two surround back speakers.

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[1] Playing sources recorded in Dolby Surround in the Home THX Cinema surround mode

THX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema mode

When the HOME THX CINEMA button is pressed, the surround mode is set as follows according to the signal that is played:

q THX Surround EX (THX Ultra2 Cinema) w Home THX CINEMA e THX 5.1 r THX DSCRT 6.1, THX MTRX 6.1

When the HOME THX CINEMA mode is set when a DVD is played, check the DVD player’s digital output setting and change the setting to one for which Dolby Digital and DTS bit stream signals can be output (“bit stream”, for example).

1-w2

1-q

1-w

5, 7

6 4

q Select the input source.

INPUT SELECTOR

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

w Set the input mode to “AUTO”.

INPUT MODE

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Select the Home THX Cinema mode.

HOME

THX CINEMA

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Play a program source with the mark.

• For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components.

Adjust volume.

MASTER VOLUME

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Display the surround parameter screen and set the parameters according to the source.

(Remote control unit)

q Select the

parameter.

(Remote control unit) (Remote control unit)

w Select the setting.

Press the “SURR. PARA” button to compleat the setting.

(Remote control unit)

Surround parameters q DECODER:

Select the decoder to be used when playing 2-channel sources in the Home THX Cinema mode.

PL II C........The signals are decoded in the Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema mode before undergoing THX

processing.

PL II E........The signals are decoded in the Dolby Pro Logic II emulation mode before undergoing THX

processing.

NEO:6 C ....The signals are decoded in the NEO:6 Cinema mode before undergoing THX processing.

MODE/SB CH OUT:

Select the surround back channel playback method or mode.

NORMAL (ON)............This is the recommended play mode for using the surround back channel when

DTS NEO:6 is selected.

NORMAL (OFF) ..........This is the recommended play mode when Dolby Pro Logic II is selected. The

surround back channel is not played.

Checking the input signal

The input signal can be checked by pressing the remote control unit’s ON SCREEN button. (See page 22.)

SIGNAL: Displays the type of signal (DTS, DOLBY

DIGITAL, PCM, etc.).

fs: Displays the input signal’s sampling

frequency.

FORMAT: Displays the input signal’s number of

channels. “Number of front channels/Number of surround channels/LFE on/off” “SURROUND” is displayed for 2-channel signal sources

recorded in Dolby Surround. OFFSET: Displays the dialog normalization offset value. (See page 29.) FLAG: Displays the special identification signal recorded in the input

signal. (See page 28.)

“MATRIX” is displayed when matrix processing is conducted on

the surround back channel, “DISCRETE” is displayed when

discrete processing is conducted.

Not displayed when no identification signal is recorded.

In addition, screen information is displayed in the following order when the ON SCREEN button is pressed repeatedly:

OSD-1 Input signal OSD-2 Input/output OSD-3 Auto surround mode

NOTE:

OSD-3 This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to “ON” and the input mode is

set to “Auto”. It is not displayed when the input mode is set to “Analog” or “EXT. IN-1,-2”.

(Remote control unit)

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Selecting a digital input source

The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources.

DIGITAL

When playing DTS sources, the DTS indicator lights.

The surround back LED lights green when playing in the THX SURROUND EX mode.

SURROUND

BACK CH

OUTPUT

[2] To play in the THX Surround EX/Home THX Cinema Surround mode for sources

recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS

Select the program source.

Perform step 1 under “Dolby Digital mode and DTS Surround”.

Select the Home THX Cinema mode.

HOME

THX CINEMA

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Play a program source with the ,

mark. For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. The channel status information during playback of Dolby Digital and DTS sources can be checked using the “STATUS” button on the main unit.

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Surround parameters w

For instructions on setting the surround parameters, see page 27.

MODE/SB CH OUT:

Select the surround back channel playback method or mode.

THX Surround EX........Dolby Digital signals are played in the THX Surround EX mode.

Ultra2 Cinema .............The signals are played in the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode.

Music Mode................The signals are played in the THX Music mode.

NON MTRX.................The same signals as those of the surround channels are output from the surround

back channels.

MTRX ON ...................The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix processing and are output

from the surround back channels.

SB OFF (OFF)..............No signal is played from the surround back channels.

ES MTRX ....................When playing DTS signals, the surround back signals undergo digital matrix

processing for playback.

ES DSCRT...................When a signal identifying the source as a discrete 6.1-channel source is included

in the DTS signals, the surround back signals included in the source are played.

AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode):

ON .......This function only works with software on which a special identification signal is recorded. This

software is scheduled to go on sale in the future. This is a function for automatically playing in the 6.1-channel mode using the surround back speakers if the software is recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS-ES or in the normal 5.1-channel mode without using the surround back speakers when the software is not recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS-ES.

OFF......Set the “OFF” mode to perform 6.1-channel playback with conventional 5.1-channel sources or

sources on which the identification signal described below is not recorded.

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Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input)

Playback with digital input

Select the input source.

q Select an input source set to digital

(COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 15).

INPUT SELECTOR

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

w Set the input mode to “AUTO”.

INPUT MODE

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Select the Surround mode.

DOLBY

SURROUND

DTS

SURROUND

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Play a program source with the ,

mark.

Display the surround parameter menu.

(Remote control unit)

• The DTS indicator lights when playing DTS sources.

• The SIGNAL DETECT indicator lights when playing sources on which a special identification signal is recorded.

SIGNAL DETECT

• The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources.

DIGITAL

Light

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q Select the various

parameters.

(Remote control unit)

Press the “SURR. PARA” button to complete the setting.

(Remote control unit)

w Adjust the parameter

settings.

(Remote control unit)

NOTE:

• When “Default” is selected and the jog stick is moved to the left, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are automatically turned off, “SB CH OUT” is reset, “CHANNEL LEVEL” and the tone is set to the default value.

Surround parameters e CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):

The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright. This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround and Wide Screen modes.

D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression):

Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). For listening late at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with reduced dynamic range). (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.) Select one of the four parameters (“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HI” (high)). Set to OFF for normal listening. This parameter is displayed only when playing compatible sources in DTS mode.

LFE (Low frequency Effect):

This sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS. If the sound produced from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is turned off with the subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as necessary. Program source and adjustment range

1. Dolby Digital:–10 dB to 0 dB

2. DTS Surround:–10 dB to 0 dB

When DTS encoded movie software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback.

When DTS encoded music software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to –10 dB for correct DTS playback.

TONE:

This adjusts the tone control. (See page 33.)

2 Dialogue Normalization

The dialogue normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. Dialogue normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level (standard level) of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources, such as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital. When this function is activated, the following message appears on the main unit’s display:

The number indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is normalized to the standard level.

DIAL.NORM

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Adjusting the Audio Delay

When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound. In this case, adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture. The audio delay setting is stored separately for each input source.

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q Select the input source.

INPUT SELECTOR

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

w Set the input mode to “AUTO”.

INPUT MODE

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

e Select the Dolby/DTS Surround.

DOLBY

SURROUND

DTS

SURROUND

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

r Play a program source (DVD, etc.).

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button and display the System Setup Menu screen.

(Remote control unit)

Select “Audio Delay” on the System Setup Menu screen.

(Remote control unit)

Press jog stick “ENTER” to switch to the Audio Delay adjustment screen.

(Remote control unit)

Set the delay time. (0 ms ~ 200 ms)

(Remote control unit)

With a movie source, for example, adjust so that the movement of the actors’ lips is synchronized with the sound.

Press jog stick “ENTER” to return to the System Setup Menu screen.

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to complete the setting.

NOTE:

The audio delay setting does not apply when playing in the EXT. IN mode or in the analog input direct mode or stereo mode (only when the crossover frequency is set to “FIXED - THX” or front speaker is set to “Large”).

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Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode

Select the function to which the component you want to play is connected.

EX:

INPUT SELECTOR

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode.

Select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II mode using the DOLBY SURROUND buttons.

DOLBY

SURROUND

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

• The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights.

Light

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Play a program source with the mark.

• For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components.

Select the surround parameter mode. Press the MODE SELECT button and “

✳ SURR.PARAMETER”.

MODE

SELECT

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Select the optimum mode for the source. Turn the FUNCTION knob and display “MODE CINEMA”, then turn the CONTROL knob and select the mode.

DOLBY PL II CINEMA DOLBY PL II MUSIC DOLBY PL II EMULATION

q Select the various surround parameters. w Adjust the parameters setting.

• DEFAULT setting

This operation cannot be performed by operating the buttons on the main unit. Select “Default Yes 0“, then parameters set to default setting.

(Remote control unit)

Stop pressing main unit’s buttons once you have completed setting the surround parameters. After several seconds the normal display reappears and the settings you have made are automatically set.

NOTE:

• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed.

Surround parameters r Pro Logic II Mode:

The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded Dolby Surround. The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for autosound music systems (no video), and is optional for A/V systems. The Pro Logic Emulation mode offers the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic in case the source contents is not of optimum quality. Select one of the modes (“Cinema”, “Music” or “EML”). It is possible to switch to the direct mode using the CINEMA/MUSIC button on the main unit’s panel.

Panorama Control:

This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect with side wall imaging. Select “OFF” or “ON”.

Dimension Control:

This control gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear. The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6.

Center Width Control:

This control adjust the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker; only from the left/right speakers as a phantom image; or from all three front speakers to varying degrees. The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7.

DTS NEO:6 MUSIC:

CENTER IMAGE (0.0 to 0.5: default 0.2) The center image parameter for adjusting the expansion of the center channel in the DTS NEO:6 MUSIC mode has been added.

FUNCTION

CONTROL

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

(Main unit)(Main unit)

FUNCTION

CONTROL

(Remote control unit) (Remote control unit)

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