Denon AVC-A1SR, AVC-A1SRA Manual

AV SURROUND AMPLIFIER

AVC-A1SR

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS		INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG		GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MODE D’EMPLOI		BRUKSANVISNING
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME LEVEL

REMOTE SENSOR

INPUTSIGNAL

SURROUND

LOCK

DIGITAL

AL24

BACK CH

OUTPUT

INPUT MODE

AUTO

PCM

DTS

RF

SIGNAL

DETECT

¢ ON / STANDBY

HOME

SURROUND SPEAKER

PHONO

CD

TUNER

DVD

VDP

TV

DBS / SAT

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

V. AUX CDR / TAPE-1

MD / TAPE-2

THX CINEMA

PURE DIRECT

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

•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 EN61000- 3-3.

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 EN61000- 3-3.

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.

CAUTION	• Please be care the environmental aspects of battery
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the	disposal.
ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,	• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
table-cloths, curtains, etc.	splashing for use.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should	• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
be placed on the apparatus.	placed on the apparatus.

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.

•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 aanof losgekoppeld.

•Hantera nätkabeln varsamt.

Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget.

•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.

•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.

*(For sets with ventilation holes)

•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.

•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.

•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.

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

2We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVC-A1SR.

2To 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

z Before Using........................................................	3
x Cautions on Installation........................................	3
c Cautions on Handling...........................................	3
v Features ...............................................................	4
b Connections.....................................................	4~8
n Part Names and Functions ..............................	8, 9
m Setting up the system...................................	9~19
, Remote Control Unit..........................................	19

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⁄0Surround ......................................................	25~31
⁄1DENON Original Surround Modes ..............	32~34
⁄2Last Function Memory.......................................	34
⁄3Initialization of the Microprocessor....................	34
⁄4Troubleshooting .................................................	35
⁄5Additional Information .................................	35~41
⁄6Specifications.....................................................	42

2 ACCESSORIES

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

q Operating instructions AVC-A1SR	.....................1	..............................................................e AC cord	1
RC-871..........................	1	r Remote control unit (RC-871) ............................	1
w Service station list..............................................	1	t LR6/AA alkaline batteries ...................................	4
e	r	t

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1 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.

	2	CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
	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.		10 cm or more
	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		10 cm or more
	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 wall and the wall or other components.

3CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

•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.

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4FEATURES

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 direct- to-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.

5	CONNECTIONS
•	Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections	• Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC
	have been completed.	cords or placing them near a power transformer
•	Be sure to connect the left and right channels	will result in generating hum or other noise.
	properly (left with left, right with right).	• Noise or humming may be generated if a
•	Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete	connected audio equipment is used
	connections will result in the generation of noise.	independently without turning the power of this
• Use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment		unit on. If this happens, turn on the power of the
	only. Do not use them for hair driers, etc.	this unit.

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Connecting the audio components

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

CD recorder or Tape deck 1

OUTPUT

INPUT

MD recorder or Tape deck 2

OUTPUT

INPUT

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

Connecting a tape deck

Connections for recording:

Connecting the AC OUTLET

Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to

AC OUTLET

this unit’s tape recording (OUT) jacks using pin plug cords.

•

SWITCHED (total capacity – 100 W)

Connections for playback:

The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction

Connect the tape deck’s playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB)

with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power

to this unit’s tape playback (IN) jacks using pin plug cords.

is switched between on and standby from the remote control

unit.

Connecting the pre-out jacks

No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit’s power

is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is

Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s)

above 100 W.

to increase the power of the front, center, surround and surround

NOTE:

back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers.

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

Only use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment. Never use them

channel.

for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.

Connecting a CD player

OUTPUT

CD player

AC 230V, 50Hz AC outlets (wall)

R

L

Connect

the CD

player’s

AC cord (Supplied)

analog

output

jacks

R

L

(ANALOG OUTPUT) to this

unit’s CD jacks using pin

plug cords.

DVD

TV

DBS / SAT

MONITOR

IN

IN

IN

OUT

FRONT

Y PB/CB PR/CR

Y PB/CB PR/CR

Y PB/CB PR/CR

Y PB/CB PR/CR

FRONT

Tuner

R

CONPONENT VIDEO

L

MULTI ZONE DVD VDP

TV DBS /

V. AUX

VCR-1 VCR-2

VCR-3

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3 MONITOR

CENTER

1

SAT

1

2

SURR.-A

VIDEO

L

SURR.-A

OUT

AC IN

OUTPUT

L

SURR.-B

Connecting a tuner

R

L

R

L

S-VIDEO

L

R

IN

SB /

Connect the tuner’s output

SURR.-B

L

AUDIO

R

MULTI

R

L

R

IN

IN

L

jacks

(OUTPUT)

to

this

R

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

DBS /

V. AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

CDR /

MD /

SB /

SAT

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

unit’s

TUNER jacks

using

L

L

L

16Ω

R

/ 6

MULTI

L

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND BACK

pin plug cords.

R

R

R

SURROUND

A OR B

/ 6

16Ω

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

16Ω

A + B

/ 8

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

R

SURR.

SURR.

SURR.

CDR /

MD /

MULTI ZONE

PHONO

TUNER

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

1

2

AC OUTLETS

L

L

L

AC 230V 50Hz

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

Turntable

SIGNAL

R

R

R

(MM cartridge)

GND

SW

SW

SW

IN

EXT. IN-1

EXT. IN-2

PRE OUT

OUT

PREOUT

OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL RF

IN

OUT

L

IN

DENON

R

LINK

1

2

3

4

5

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER AMP

EXT. IN

(REMOTE CONTROL)

CONTROL OUT

COAXIAL

1

2

3

4

5

6

5

6

IN

OUT

RS-232C

TRIGGER OUT

OPTICAL

DC 12V 20mA MAX.

DIGITAL

Ground wire

MD recorder, DAT deck or other component

equipped with digital input/output jacks

Connecting a turntable	Extension jacks for future use	OUTPUT INPUT
Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVC-A1SR’s PHONO jacks,		OPTICAL
the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack.			CD player or other component
NOTE:
		COAXIAL OPTICAL	equipped with digital output
This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly. Use a separate		OUTPUT	jacks
head amplifier or step-up transformer.		Connecting the DIGITAL jacks
If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is		Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to
connected, disconnect the ground wire.
		page 15 for instructions on setting this terminal.
Denon Link terminal		NOTES:
Use this terminal to connect a Denon DVD player for high quality digital
		• Use 75 Ω /ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections.
multichannel sound.		• Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before
For details, refer to the DVD player’s operating instructions.		connecting.

DIGITAL EXT. IN

Extended function for future use.

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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.

TV or DBS tuner

AUDIO VIDEO

OUT

R L OUT

R L

AUDIO VIDEO

OUT

R L OUT

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

TV/DBS

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

LD player, CDV player, etc.

R L

Connecting a video disc player VDP

VDP

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

(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 AUDIO 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.

Monitor TV

VIDEO

IN

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT

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

VIDEO 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.

Note on connecting the digital input jacks

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

IN

DVD

IN

TV

IN

DBS / SAT

MONITOR

OUT

Y PB/CB PR/CR

Y PB/CB

Y PB/CB

Y

PB/CB PR/CR

FRONT

CONPONENT VIDEO

L

MULTI ZONE

VDP

TV

DBS /

V. AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

MONITOR

1

SAT

1

2

SURR.-A

VIDEO

L

OUT

AC IN

SURR.-B

S-VIDEO

L

IN

OUT

OUT

EFFECT

R

L

AUDIO

/ SB

IN

OUT

IN

L

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

DBS /

V. AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

CDR /

MD /

SAT

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

L

L

L

L

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND BACK

A +

B

/ 6

16Ω

SURROUND

A OR B

/ 6

16Ω

R

R

L

R

R

A +

B

/ 8

16Ω

R

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SURR.

R

SURR

R

SURR.

CDR /

MD /

MULTI ZONE

PHONO

TUNER

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

.

BACK

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

1

2

AC OUTLETS

L	L	L	L	AC 230V 50Hz
				SWITCHED 100W MAX.
R			R

SW

SW

SW

IN

EXT. IN-1

EXT. IN-2

PRE OUT

OUT

PREOUT

OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL RF

IN

OUT

IN

DENON

LINK

1

2

3

4

5

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER AMP

EXT. IN

(REMOTE CONTROL)

CONTROL OUT

COAXIAL

1

2

3

4

5

6

5

6

IN

OUT

RS-232C

TRIGGER OUT

OPTICAL

DC 12V 20mA MAX.

DIGITAL

LD player or other component	Video deck 2
equipped with a Dolby Digital RF	LD player or other component
output jacks	equipped with digital output jacks
RF OUT	COAXIAL OPTICAL
	OUTPUT
	Video deck 1

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.

R

L

R

L

R	L R	L OUT IN
	OUT	IN
	AUDIO	VIDEO

R

L

R

L

R	L R	L OUT IN
	OUT	IN
	AUDIO	VIDEO

Connecting a video decks

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

VIDEO (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 AUDIO VCR-1 IN jacks, and the video deck’s audio input jacks (AUDIO IN) to the AUDIO 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.

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S-VIDEO

ENGLISH

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”.

LD player, CDV player, etc.

S-VIDEO

OUT

Connecting a video disc player (VDP)

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.

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

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

S-VIDEO	Monitor TV
IN

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT

	IN	DVD	IN	TV	IN DBS / SAT	MONITOR OUT
FRONT		Y PB/CB PR/CR		Y PB/CB PR/CR	Y PB/CB PR/CR	Y PB/CB PR/CR
R	CONPONENT VIDEO

MULTI ZONE

DVD

VDP

TV

DBS /

V. AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

MONITOR

1

SAT

1

2

CENTER

VIDEO

OUT

SURR.-A

R

S-VIDEO

SURR.-B

IN

OUT

OUT

R

SB /

MULTI

R

• 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
IN OUT	Video deck 2

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

			Connecting the video decks
	SIGNAL
	GND		•	Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the			S-VIDEO		VCR-1 IN
				jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the				VCR-1 OUT jack
						S-VIDEO
				using S jack connection cords.
			•	Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the					VCR-2 IN
							S-VIDEO
				jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the				VCR-2 OUT jack
						S-VIDEO
				using S jack connection cords.

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

S-VIDEO

IN OUT

Video deck 1

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 Color Difference (Component - Y, PR/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, PB, PR, or Y, CB, CR, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video color difference output.

	COMPONENT	DVD player
	VIDEO OUT
PR		B
	Y
PB

Monitor TV

Connecting a DVD player

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.

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y PB PR

Connecting a monitor TV

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”, “R- Y, B-Y and Y”, “CR, CB and Y”, etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with the TV or other component.

IN	DVD	IN	TV	IN	DBS / SAT	MONITOR	OUT
	Y PB/CB PR/CR		Y PB/CB PR/CR		Y PB/CB PR/CR	Y PB/CB PR/CR		FRONT

L

VDP	TV	DBS / V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3	MONITOR
		SAT	1	2	SURR.-A

L

AC IN

SURR.-B

L

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 S- Video jacks. The video signals will not be output if the player and the AVC-A1SR are only connected with the component video jacks.

6

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.

CENTER

VIDEO

OUT

SURR.-A

R

S-VIDEO

SURR.-B

IN

OUT

AUDIO

R

IN

OUT

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

DBS /

V. AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

SAT

SB /

L

MULTI

R

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

R

SURR.

SURR.

SURR.

PHONO

TUNER

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

L

L

L

SIGNAL

R

R

R

GND

SW

SW

SW

IN

EXT. IN-1

EXT. IN-2

PRE OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL RF

R

L

IN

IN

DENON

LINK

1

2

3

4

5

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER AMP

EXT. IN

(REMOTE CONTROL)

CONTROL OUT

COAXIAL

1

2

3

4

5

IN

OUT

RS-232C

TRIGGER OUT

OPTICAL

DC 12V 20mA MAX.

DIGITAL

Center

Front

Subwoofer

Surround

Surround back

Decoder with 8- or 6-channel analog output

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

Another room

Integrated pre-main amplifier

OUTPUT

INPUT

+

+

AUX OUT

SURR.-B

AUDIO

MULTI

R

IN

OUT

IN

L

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

DBS /

V. AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

CDR /

MD /

SAT

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

SB /

L

L

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

MULTI

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND BACK

R

/ 6

16Ω

SURROUND

A OR B

/ 6

16Ω

R

R

A + B

/ 8

16Ω

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SURR.

SURR.

SURR.

CDR /

MD /

MULTI ZONE

PHONO

TUNER

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

1

2

AC OUTLETS

L

L

L

AC 230V 50Hz

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

SIGNAL

R

R

R

GND

SW

SW

SW

IN

EXT. IN-1

EXT. IN-2

PRE OUT

OUT

PREOUT

OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL RF

IN

OUT

IN

DENON

LINK

1

2

3

4

5

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER AMP

EXT. IN

(REMOTE CONTROL)

CONTROL OUT

COAXIAL

1

2

3

4

5

6

5

6

IN

OUT

RS-232C

TRIGGER OUT

OPTICAL

DC 12V 20mA MAX.

DIGITAL

			TRIGGER OUT
	Extension jacks for future use.
			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.

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

ENGLISH

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.

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

7

ENGLISH

Connections

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

Connection jack for	FRONT SPEAKER		CENTER SPEAKER	SURROUND SPEAKER
subwoofer with built-in
amplifier (super woofer),	SYSTEMS		SYSTEM	SYSTEMS (A)
etc.
	(L)	(R)		(L)	(R)

IN

	IN	DVD		IN	TV	IN	DBS / SAT		MONITOR	OUT
FRONT	Y PB/CB PR/CR			Y PB/CB PR/CR		Y PB/CB PR/CR		Y	PB/CB PR/CR
R	CONPONENT VIDEO
	MULTI ZONE DVD VDP	TV	DBS /	V. AUX	VCR-1 VCR-2	VCR-3	VCR-1 VCR-2	VCR-3	MONITOR
CENTER	1		SAT						1	2

VIDEO

SURR.-A

OUT

AC IN

R

S-VIDEO

SURR.-B

IN

OUT

OUT

AUDIO

R

IN

OUT

IN

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

DBS /

V. AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

CDR /

MD /

SAT

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

SB /

L

L

MULTI

R

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

R

R

SURR.

SURR.

SURR.

CDR /

MD /

MULTI ZONE

PHONO

TUNER

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

1

2

L

L

SIGNAL

R

R

GND

SW

SW

SW

IN

EXT. IN-1

EXT. IN-2

PRE OUT

OUT

PREOUT

OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL RF

IN

OUT

IN

DENON

LINK

1

2

3

4

5

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER AMP

EXT. IN

(REMOTE CONTROL)

CONTROL OUT

COAXIAL

1

2

3

4

5

6

5

6

IN

OUT

RS-232C

TRIGGER OUT

OPTICAL

DC 12V 20mA MAX.

DIGITAL

FRONT

L

SURR.-A

L

SURR.-B

L

SB /

MULTI

L

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.

•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.

	(L)		(R)				(L)		(R)
	SURROUND BACK					SURROUND SPEAKER
SPEAKER SYSTEMS							SYSTEMS (B)

NOTE:

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

6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

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

#5 #4#3#2#1#0@9@8		@7	@6	@5	@4
					MASTER VOLUME
INPUT SELECTOR
REMOTE SENSOR			VOLUME LEVEL
INPUTSIGNAL
LOCK DIGITAL	AL24			SURROUND
				BACK CH
				OUTPUT
INPUT MODE
AUTO PCM	DTS RF			SIGNAL
				DETECT

¢ ON / STANDBY

HOME

SURROUND SPEAKER

PHONO

CD

TUNER

DVD

VDP

TV

DBS / SAT

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

V. AUX CDR / TAPE-1 MD / TAPE-2

THX CINEMA

PURE DIRECT

A

B

£ OFF

!4!5!6

!7!8!9@0@1

SURROUND MODE

MULTI FUNCTION

DIRECT

STEREO

DOLBY

DTS

WIDE

5CH / 7CH

DSP

STATUS

MODE

FUNCTION

CONTROL

SURROUND

SURROUND

SCREEN

STEREO

SIMULATION

SELECT

PHONES

INPUT

CINEMA /

6.1 / 7.1

VIDEO

TONE

REC /

MODE

ANALOG

EXT. IN

MUSIC

SURROUND

ON / OFF

DEFEAT

M-ZONE 1

M-ZONE 2

INPUT

REC SELECT / M-ZONE

q w e r t y u i o !0!1!2!3 @2 @3

q Power indicator ..............................................	(20)
w Power switch .................................................	(20)
e Headphones jack (PHONES) ..........................	(21)
r DIRECT button ...............................................	(24)
t INPUT MODE selector button........................	(20)
y ANALOG button .............................................	(20)
u EXT. IN button ................................................	(20)
i CINEMA/MUSIC button .................................	(31)
o 6.1/7.1 SURROUND button............................	(33)
!0VIDEO ON/OFF button ...................................	(24)
!1TONE DEFEAT button ....................................	(21)
!2M-ZONE1 button ............................................	(23)
!3REC/M-ZONE2 button ....................................	(22)
!4STEREO button ..............................................	(24)
!5DOLBY SURROUND button...........................	(28)
!6DTS SURROUND button ................................	(28)
!7WIDE SCREEN button ...................................	(32)
!85CH/7CH STEREO button ..............................	(32)
!9DSP SIMULATION button ..............................	(32)

@0MULTI FUNCTION STATUS button ................	(22)
@1MULTI FUNCTION MODE SELECT button ....	(25)
@2MULTI FUNCTION, REC/SELECTOR M-ZONE
selector dial (FUNCTION) ...............................	(22)
@3MULTI FUNCTION control dial (CONTROL) ...	(26)
@4MASTER VOLUME control ............................	(21)
@5Input source indicators ...................................	(20)
@6Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL) ..	(21)
@7Display
@8Input mode indicators (INPUT MODE) ...........	(21)
@9AL24 indicator ................................................	(21)
#0Digital signal indicators (SIGNAL)...................	(21)
#1Surround speaker system indicators
(SURROUND SPEAKER A/B) .........................	(22)
#2PURE DIRECT button .....................................	(24)
#3Input source selector dial
(INPUT SELECTOR)........................................	(20)
#4HOME THX CINEMA button ..........................	(27)
#5Remote control sensor
(REMOTE SENSOR) .......................................	(19)

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Remote control unit

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

q

w
		o
	y
e	u
r	i	!0
t
q Transmitter		y Jog stick (PUSH ENTER)
w Touch panel		u VOL. (volume) up/down buttons
e CHANNEL up/down buttons		i LIGHT (back light) button
r MUTE button		o Reset button
t USB terminal		!0Battery cover

7SETTING 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:

Transmission codes

of independent buttons

Screen while icons are displayed

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

ENGLISH

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

System setup

Default settings

Input the combination of speakers in your

Front Sp.

Center Sp.

Sub Woofer

Surround Sp.

Surround

Speaker

system and their corresponding sizes (Small for

Back Sp.

regular speakers, Large for full-size, full-range) to

Configuration

automatically set the composition of the signals

output

from

the

speakers

and

the frequency

Small

Small

Yes

Small

Small / 2spkrs

response.

Use this

function

when

using multiple

Surround

DOLBY/

THX

WIDE

5CH/7CH

DSP

MULTI

surround speaker combinations for more

DTS

CH

—

—

mode

THX 5.1

SCREEN

STEREO

SIMULATION

(Surround

ideal

surround

sound.

Once

the

SURROUND

DIRECT

combinations of surround speakers to

q

Speaker

be used

for

the different

surround

Setting)

modes

are

preset,

the

surround

Surround

A

A

A

A

A

A

—

—

speakers

are

selected

automatically

speaker

according to the surround mode.

Crossover

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound

of the various speakers is to be output from the

FIXED —THX—

Frequency

subwoofer.

Subwoofer

This selects

the

subwoofer

speaker for playing

LFE —THX—

mode

deep bass signals.

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with

Front L & R

Center

Sub Woofer

Surround L & R

SBL & SBR

which

the audio

signals are

produced

from the

w

Delay Time

speakers and subwoofer according to the listening

3.60 m (12.0 ft)

3.60 m (12.0 ft)

3.60 m (12.0 ft)

3.00 m (10.0 ft)

3.00 m (10.0 ft)

position.

LevelChannel

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from

Front L

Front R

Center

Surround

Surround

Surround

Surround

Subwoofer

L

R

Back L

Back R

e

the speakers and subwoofer for the different

channels in order to obtain optimum effects.

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

Boundary

When using a THX Ultra2

Gain

compatible

subwoofer,

set the

THX Ultra2 Subwoofer = NO

r

THX Audio

compensation

subwoofer’s frequency response.

Setup

Surround

When using

two surround back

Back

speakers, set the distance of the

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

Speaker

two speakers.

Position

Subwoofer

This parameter is for detecting the maximum level

of the low bass signals output from the subwoofer

t

Peak Limit

channel in order to protect the subwoofer from

Peak Limiter = OFF

Lev

damage and prevent unpleasant distorted sounds

from being produced.

Input

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

DBS/

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

V. AUX

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

TUNER

Digital In

This assigns the digital input jacks for the

source

SAT

y

Assignment

different input sources.

Digital

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

OFF

Inputs

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

4

5

5

6

u

Video Input

Set the input signal to be output from the monitor

AUTO

Mode

output terminal.

i

Audio Delay

Adjust

the time

delay

of

the video and audio

Audio Delay = 0 ms

signals.

Multi Zone1

This sets the output level for the

Variable

vol. Level

multi-zone1 output jacks.

Multi Zone

o

Control

Power AMP

Set this

to

switch

the

surround

back channel’s power amplifier for

Surround Back

Assignment

use for multi-zone2.

Auto

!0

Surround

Auto surround mode function setting.

Auto Surround Mode = ON

Mode

!1

SetupExt. In

Set the Ext.In terminal playback method.

MODE = DSP, S.Back = NOT USED, SW Level = 15 dB, INPUT Vol. = 0 dB

!2

ChDigitalIn Multi

Digital multichannel input setting.

DENON Link = OFF, Digital Ext. In = OFF

This sets whether or not to display the on-screen

!3

On Screen

display that appears on the monitor screen when

On Screen Display = ON

Display

the controls on the remote control unit or main unit

are operated (from MONITOR 1 outputs only).

!4

Setup Lock

Set whether

or

not to

lock

the

system setup

Setup Lock = OFF

settings so that they cannot be changed.

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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:

Subwoofer

Center speaker system

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 Surround speaker systems the screen as possible.

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).

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.

A			A
B	SB	SB	B

Using A only

(Multi surround speaker system)

A			A
B	SB	SB	B

•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.

Using B only

(Single surround speaker system)

(SB: Surround Back Speakers)

Before setting up the system

1	Check that all the connections
	¢ ON / STANDBY
	are correct, then turn on the
	main unit’s power.
	£ OFF
	(Main unit)
2	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.)

3	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.

1

2, 5, 6, 7, 8

4, 7, 8

2

4		Lightly press the remote control	8	Press the “	” button in the icon display
		unit’s jog stick (PUSH ENTER)		section to display the “AVAMP” icon.
		to display the icon display		Press the “AVAMP” icon to display the page
		section.		section.
5	Press the “	” button in the icon display
	section to display the “SETUP” icon.

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

6	Press the “SETUP” icon for at least 3 seconds	Press “SYSTEM SETUP” at the bottom left to
	to display the setup screen.	display the “System Setup Menu” on the TV
		screen.

7	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”.

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Setting the type of speakers

•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.

1	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.
2	At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration”.
3	Switch to the speaker configuration screen.

4	Set whether or not speakers
	are connected and, if so, their

size parameters.

• To select the speaker

• To select the parameter

Center Sp.

Front Sp.

Subwoofer

Surround Sp. A

Surround back Sp. Surround Sp. B

5	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 “Yes”, 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.

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.

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•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 “Yes” 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 “Yes”.

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”.

Selecting the surround speakers for the different surround modes

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

1	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

2	Enter the setting.
	When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”, the set switches to

the subwoofer mode.

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.

Setting the Crossover Frequency

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

1	Select the “Crossover Frequency” mode.
	Select the Frequency.

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2	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 “Yes” 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.

Setting the delay time

•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.

Preparations:

FL

Center

FR

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

Subwoofer

L1

L2

L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position

Listening position

L5

L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position

L4:

Distance between surround back speakers and listening position

L4

SL

L3

SR

L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position

SBL

SBR

L6: Distance between surround back L and surround back R

L6

1	At the System Setup Menu select “Delay Time”.

	Setting the Subwoofer mode
1	Select the subwoofer mode.
	Select the setting.
2	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.

2	Switch to the Delay Time screen.

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

Example: When “Meters” is selected

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

5	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 “Auto” mode is selected

6	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.

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

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.

7	Enter the setting.
	The System Setup Menu reappears.

The AVC-A1SR automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room.

Setting the channel level

•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.

1	At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.

2	Switch to the Channel Level screen.

3	Select “Test Tone Mode”.
4	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.

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5	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.

•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”).

6	Select “Test Tone Start”.
7	Select “Yes”.

8	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 Flashing intervals the third time around and on:

						1spkr		Example:	When the volume
									is set to –11.5 dB
						SB			while the test tone
	FL	C	FR	SR	SBR	SBL	SL	SW
									is being produced
						2spkrs			from the
									subwoofer

When the surround back speaker setting is set to “1spkr” for “Speaker

Configuration”, this is set to “SB”.

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.

	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
		Example: When the volume is
		set to –11.5 dB while
		the subwoofer is
		selected
9	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.

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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”.

Settings for using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer

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

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

2	Press jog stick “ENTER” to switch to the THX Audio Setup screen.
3	Select “Boundary Gain Compensation”, then
	press jog stick “ENTER”.

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

“Yes”. Otherwise select “No”.

• When “Yes” 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.

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

Surround Back Speaker Position Settings

•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.

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

“ENTER”.

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

3	Press jog stick “ENTER” to return to the THX Audio Setup screen.
4	Select “Exit” then press the ENTER button to
	return to the System Setup Menu screen.

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Subwoofer peak limit level setting

•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.

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

2	Switch to the Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting screen.

3	Select “ON” for Peak Limiter.
4	The screen	switches. Select “Setting
	Start”, then select “Yes”.

The screen switches and a test noise is produced from the speaker system.

5	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).
6	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.

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

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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.

Setting the Digital In Assignment

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

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

2	Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen.

3	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 “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to
	the default values.
4	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.

Setting the Audio Delay

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 Video Input Mode

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

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

2	Switch to the Video Input Mode screen.

3	q Select the input source for which you	w Select the mode.
	want to set the Video Input 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.

4	Enter the setting.
	The System Setup Menu reappears.

Setting the Multi Zone Control

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.

[1] Setting the multi-zone1 vol. level

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

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

3	Select “Multi Zone1 Vol. Level” then press jog stick “ENTER”.
4	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.

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

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

3	Select “Power Amp Assignment” then press jog stick “ENTER”.
4	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

Setting the Auto Surround Mode

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.

qAnalog and PCM 2-channel signals

w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format

eMultichannel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format

rMulti-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.

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

“ENTER”.

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

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3	Enter the setting.
	The System Setup Menu reappears.

Setting the Ext. In Setup

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

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

2	Switch to the Ext.In Setup screen.

3

q Select the input terminal.

w Switch to the setting screen.

4	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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5	Enter the setting.
	The Ext. In Setup reappears.
	Setting the Digital Multi Ch In
1	Select “Digital Multi Ch In” on the System
	Setup Menu screen, then press jog stick

“ENTER”.

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

3	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.
		Select “DENON Link” (using the up and down
		cursor buttons) then select ON or OFF (using
		the left and right jog stick).
	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.
	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”.
	Digital Ext. In setting :
	This is set for the Digital Ext. In input using the Coaxial 1 to 4 inputs.
		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.
	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.
4		Enter the setting.
		The System Setup Menu reappears.

Setting the on-screen display (OSD)

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

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

2	Switch to the On Screen Display screen.

3	Select “ON” or “OFF”.
4	Enter the setting.
	The System Setup Menu reappears.

Protecting the setting

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

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

2	Press jog stick “ENTER” to switch to the Setup Lock screen.
3	Select “ON”, to lock the system setup settings.

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4	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.

After completing system setup

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

1	At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button.
	The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off.

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)

• On-screen display signals

		Signals input to the AVC-A1SR		On-screen display signal output (MONITOR output jacks)
		VIDEO signal input	S-video signal input	VIDEO signal output	S-video signal	Component video
		jack (yellow)	jack	jack (yellow)	output jack	signal output jack
1		C	E	C	C	C
2		E	C	C	C	C
3		C	C	E	C	C
(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.

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8REMOTE 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

30°

30°

Approx. 7 m

•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.

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9 OPERATION

Before operating	Operating the remote control unit
•	For details, refer to the separate
	(supplied) RC-871 operating instructions.
1	Either lightly press on the remote control unit’s
	touch panel or press the LIGHT button to turn
	on the liquid crystal display.

3
3	2	Remote control unit’s jog stick
			Lightly	press	“ENTER”	to
		¢ ON / STANDBY
			display the icons.
	2
		£ OFF
		Press the “	” button on the icon display
		section to display the “AVAMP” icon.

1	Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 4 to 8) and
	check that all connections are correct.
2	To operate with the remote control unit, set the		Press the “AVAMP” icon to display the page
	remote control unit’s screen to the “AVAMP		section.
	1/5” page.
3	Turn on the power.
	Press the POWER switch.
	¢ ON / STANDBY		Move the remote control unit’s
		Lights
		ON/STANDBY	jog stick “ENTER” left and right
	£ OFF		to display the necessary page.
	(Main unit)	(Remote control unit)
	• ¢ ON/STANDBY		When the CURSOR/PAGE button is pressed
	The power	turns on and “ON/STANDBY” 3
			and the display is in half-tone dot mesh, the
	indicator is light.		joystick operates as the cursor up/down and
	Several seconds are required from the time
			left/right buttons and the ENTER button. (This
	the power operation switch is set to the “¢
			is called the cursor mode.)
	ON/STANDBY” position until sound is output.
			The display switches between normal and half-
	This is due to the built-in muting circuit that
	prevents noise when the power switch is		tone dot mesh each time the CURSOR/PAGE
	turned on and off.		button is pressed, thus switching between the
	Set the power switch to this position to turn		page mode and the cursor mode. (When the
	the power on and off from the included		display is normal, the page mode is set.)
	remote control unit (RC-871).		Normal display (page mode)
	• £ OFF
	The power turns off and “ON/STANDBY”		Page feeding
	indicator is off.		Half-tone dot mesh display (cursor mode)
	In this position, the power cannot be turned

	on and off from the remote control unit (RC-	Cursor up/down, left/right and
	871).
		ENTER button

Playing the input source

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3

5

2

1	Select the input source to be played.
	Example: CD
	INPUT SELECTOR
	(Main unit)	(Remote control unit)
	When the input	source is	CD
	selected, the input indicator			Lit
	lights.
2	Select the input mode.

•Selecting the analog mode

Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input.

ANALOG

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

•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.

AUTO PCM DTS

(RF)

EXT. IN

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

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3

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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.

qAUTO (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.

wPCM (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.

eDTS (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.

tANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode)

The signals input to the analog input jacks are

decoded and played.

yEXT. 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.

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INPUT MODE

AUTO PCM DTS RF

3	Select the play mode.
	Example: Stereo
	STEREO
	(Main unit)	(Remote control unit)
4	Start playback on the selected component.

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

5	Adjust the volume.	MASTER VOLUME
	M.VOL. -80.0dB
	The volume level is	(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

displayed on the master volume level display.

Figures of 0.5 dB and below are rounded down.

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”.

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

• In the AUTO mode

		INPUT MODE
AUTO		PCM	DTS	RF

• In the PCM mode

		INPUT MODE
AUTO		PCM	DTS	RF

One of these lights, depending on the input signal.

ANALOG DIGITAL

DIGITAL

• In the DTS mode

INPUT MODE
AUTO PCM	DTS	RF	DIGITAL

• When switched to RF in the VDP RF or AUTO mode

DIGITAL

• In the ANALOG mode

		INPUT MODE
AUTO		PCM	DTS	RF

Input signal display

• DOLBY DIGITAL

INPUTSIGNAL

LOCK DIGITAL

ANALOG

One of these lights, depending on the input signal.

PRO LOGIC

• DTS

INPUTSIGNAL

LOCK DIGITAL

• PCM

INPUTSIGNAL
LOCK DIGITAL	AL24

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.

After starting playback

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[1]Adjusting the sound quality (tone)

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

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

	SURR.		TONE	CH. VOL.
	PARAMETER		CONTROL

MODE

SELECT

(Main unit)

2	Select BASS/TREBLE with the	FUNCTION
	FUNCTION knob.

(Main unit)

3	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.)

CONTROL

(Main unit)

•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.)

4	If you do not want the bass and	TONE
	treble to be adjusted, turn on the	DEFEAT
	tone defeat mode.
	The signals do not pass
	through the bass and treble	(Main unit)
	adjustment circuits, providing
	higher quality sound.

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[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)	1
1	Use this to turn off the audio
	output temporarily.
	Press the MUTE button.
	Cancelling MUTING mode.
	Press the MUTE button		(Remote
	again.		control unit)
[4]	Combining the
	currently playing
	sound with the
	desired image
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1	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.

Cancelling simulcast playback.

(Remote control unit)

•Select “SOURCE” using the video select button.

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

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Multi-source recording/playback

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.

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

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.

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.

On screen display

• Each time an operation is performed, a description of that operation appears on the

display connected to the unit’s (Remote VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. control unit)

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.

STATUS

(Main unit)

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[5]Checking the currently playing program source, etc.

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1

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	(Remote
	pressing the remote control unit’s
		control unit)
	DIMMER button repeatedly.

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

[6] Switching the surround speakers

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1	The surround speakers switch
	as shown below each time the

SPEAKER button is pressed.

		SURROUND A			SURROUND B			(Remote
			SURROUND A+B					control unit)

1	Press the REC/M-ZONE2 button		REC /
	until “RECOUT	”	M-ZONE 2
	appears on the set’s display.
			(Main unit)
2	Select the source you want	to	FUNCTION
	record appears on the set’s
	display.
	• The indicator for the selected
	program source lights.		(Main unit)
3	Set the recording mode.

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

1, 2

1, 4

2

Display

2

REC PHONO CD

TUNER

DVD /

VDP

TV

/ DBS

VCR -1

-2 -3 V.AUX

TAPE

-1

-2

RECOUT SOURCE

4	To cancel, press the REC/M-ZONE2 button						NOTES:
	twice. The select “M-ZONE2 SOURCE”.						• Recording sources other than digital inputs
		REC /					selected in the RECOUT mode are also output to
				FUNCTION			the multi source audio/video output jacks.
		M-ZONE 2
							• Digital signals are not output from the MULTI
							ZONE1 audio output jacks.
		(Main unit)		(Main unit)

[2] Recording Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources

•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.

1Press the REC/M-ZONE2 button until “RECOUT ” appears on the display. The select “RECOUT SOURCE”.

	REC /	FUNCTION
	M-ZONE 2

(Main unit) (Main unit)

3 2	3	1
		3
		3

2	Set the input mode according to	INPUT
	the source to be played.	MODE
		(Main unit)	4 Set the recording mode.
3	Set the surround mode by pressing the DIRECT
	or STEREO button.

• The multichannel digital signals are downmixed and output to the TAPE and VCR output terminals.

DIRECT

STEREO

or	or
(Main unit)	(Remote control unit)

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[3]Dolby Headphone recording

•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.

1	The Dolby Headphone play mode is set when
	headphones are connected to the PHONES
	jack during playback in the DOLBY/DTS
	surround mode.
2	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.
3	Select the parameters and set the desired
	mode, then record. (Refer to the ⁄0

SURROUND “Dolby Headphone” page 25.)

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NOTE:

Do not disconnect the headphones during recording.

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

1	Press the M-ZONE1 button.	M-ZONE 1
		(Main unit)
2	Select the source you want to	FUNCTION
	output appears on the set’s

display.

(Main unit)

				1		2
3	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)

1	Press the REC/M-ZONE2 button			REC /
	until	“M-ZONE2	”	M-ZONE 2
	appears on the set’s display.
				(Main unit)
2	Select	the source you	want to	FUNCTION
	record	appears on the set’s					1, 2	1	2
	display.
	• The MULTI indicator lights.
	• The indicator for the selected			(Main unit)	Display		2
	program source light.				PHONO CD	TUNER	DVD /	VDP TV	/ DBS
	• When the AVC-A1SR is in the
					MULTI VCR -1	-2 -3	V.AUX	TAPE -1	-2
	RECOUT mode, the		source		M-ZONE2	SOURCE
	cannot be output using the M-
	ZONE2 buttons on the remote				NOTES:
	control unit.
					• The signals of the source selected in the M-
3	Start playing the source to be output.				ZONE2 mode are also output from the TAPE and
					VCR recording output terminals.
	• For	operating instructions, refer to the			• Digital signals are not output from the MULTI
	manuals of the respective components.				ZONE1 audio output jacks.

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Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

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1	EXT. IN	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.
	(Main unit)	(Remote control unit)

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

EXT. IN-1 EXT. IN-2

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)

qWhen the “ANALOG” mode is selected at “EXT.IN SETUP” at system setup: The surround playback mode button does not function.

wWhen 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.

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

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•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.

2Playback 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.

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs)

The AVC-A1SR is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music.

Select the mode to suit your tastes.

1	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)
2	DIRECT mode
	Use this mode to	achieve good quality 2-

channel 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.

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2	3	4
		1
		2
		3

DIRECT

	(Main unit)	(Remote control unit)
3	STEREO mode
	Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve
	the desired sound while watching images.
	STEREO
	(Main unit)	(Remote control unit)

4	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)

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.

Multi-source and multi-zone playback

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.

NOTE:

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

MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

[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.

ANOTHER ROOM

MAIN ROOM

TV or monitor

AVC-A1SR

RC-871

NOTE:

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

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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.

OUT

AC IN

SURR.-B

S-VIDEO

L

IN

OUT

OUT

SB

REMOTE

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

SAT

V. AUX

AUDIO

VCR-3

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-3

TAPE-1 TAPE-2

MULTI

VCR-1

VCR-2

L

IN

OUT

IN

DBS /

CDR /

MD /

L

L

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

8

16

(ON-OFF)

A + B

/

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND BACK

/

6

16Ω

SURROUND

A OR B

/ 6

16Ω

R

R

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

Ω

Power amplifier (Option)

TUNER

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

BACK

TAPE-1 TAPE-2

1

2

AC OUTLETS

SURR.

SURR.

SURR.

CDR /

MD /

MULTI ZONE

L

AC 230V 50Hz

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

R

SW

SW

SW

IN

EXT. IN-1

EXT. IN-2

PRE OUT

OUT

PREOUT

OUT

IN

OUT

3

4

5

EXT. IN

COAXIAL

1

2

3

4

5

6

5

6

IN

OUT

RS-232C

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

[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

ANOTHER ROOM

MAIN ROOM

AVC-A1SR

INTEGRATED

AMPLIFIER

RC-871

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

ANOTHER ROOM

MAIN ROOM

AVC-A1SR

RC-871

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.)

ENGLISH

10 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.

	2	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.
2	1, 3
	2, 3
	3	After completing the adjustment, press the
1		CURSOR/PAGE button again so that the display
	Press the TEST TONE button.	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.

1	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:
			SURR.		TONE	CH. VOL.
			PARAMETER		CONTROL

MODE

SELECT

(Main unit)

	REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:				1	2	3
	Press the CH. SELECT button on
	the “SURROUND 2/5” page.
	“CH VOL” is selected.	(Remote control unit)
2	MAIN UNIT:	FUNCTION
	Use the FUNCTION knob to
	select the speaker whose	2, 3
	level is to be adjusted.							1, 4
	REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:	(Main unit)						2, 4
	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.
		FL	C	FR	SR		SBR	SBL
	(Remote control unit)		FADER		SW		SL

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