Denon AVP-A1HD, AVC-A1HD User Manual

AV SURROUND AMPLIFIER

AVC-A1HD

AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER

AVP-A1HD

Owner’s Manual GUpgrade versionHOwner’s Manual GUpgrade versionH

The owner’s manual is organized in the following two volumes.

• GOriginal versionH

• GUpgrade versionH ·······························This version

NOTE

• Products that have been upgraded cannot be returned to the previous state.

• This model has been upgraded previously. This manual contains details of all of
the upgrades. Therefore, you do not need any manuals other than the “Original
version” and “Upgrade version” (this version).

n Symbols used in this manual

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This symbol indicates contents for AVC-A1HD.

This symbol indicates contents for AVP-A1HD.

This symbol indicates items described in the
“Original version”.

Contents

Getting Started
Accessories ······················································································2

Functions that are added/changed/deleted by this upgrade
Changes to the Panel Display ························································ 4

Front Panel ·····················································································4
Rear Panel ······················································································4

Part Names and Functions ·····························································5

Front Panel ·····················································································5
Display ···························································································5
Remote Control Unit ······································································ 6

Connections
Speaker Installation ·······································································6

Speaker Layout ·············································································6
Speaker Connections ··································································7, 8

Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors ···························9
Connections to Other Devices ······················································· 9

External Power Amplifier ································································ 9

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GUI Menu Operations
GUI Menu Map ··········································································10,11

Auto Setup
Auto Setup ·············································································· 12, 13

a Auto Setup ······································································14 ~ 21
s Option ·····················································································22
d Parameter Check ····································································· 22

Manual Setup
Speaker Setup···············································································23

a Speaker Configuration ····························································· 23
s Subwoofer Setup ···································································· 24
d Distance ·················································································· 24
f Channel Level····································································24, 25
g Crossover Frequency ······························································ 25
h THX Audio Setup ····································································· 25

Audio Setup ··················································································26

a EXT. IN Setup ··········································································26
s 2ch Direct/Stereo ······························································ 26, 27
d Auto Surround Mode ······························································27
f Manual EQ ··············································································27

Option Setup ················································································· 28

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a Amp Assign (
a Pre-out Assign (
s XLR Out Polarity (
d POA Setting (
s Volume Control (
d Source Delete (
f GUI (
g Quick Select Name (
h Trigger Out 1 (
j Trigger Out 2 (
k Trigger Out 3 (
l Trigger Out 4 (
A0 Transducer Setup (
A1 Digital Out (
A2 Remote ID (
A3 232C Port (1) (
A4 Dimmer (
A5 Setup Lock (
A6 Maintenance Mode (
A7 Firmware Update (
A8 Add New Feature (

Surround Mode
HOME THX CINEMA ·····································································35

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································35
Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············35

Standard Playback ········································································ 36

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································36
Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············37

Parameters
Audio······························································································38

a Surround Parameters ······················································38 ~ 40
s Tone ························································································ 40
d Audyssey Settings·····························································41, 42
f A-DSX Soundstage ··························································· 42, 43
g RESTORER ·············································································· 43
h Audio Delay ·············································································43

Information
Status ····························································································44

a MAIN ZONE ············································································ 44
s ZONE2/3/4 ··············································································44

Quick Select ··················································································44

Other Operations and Functions ················································45

Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations

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Other Information ······························································· 62 ~ 69

Troubleshooting ·····································································70, 71

Specifications ···············································································72

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications

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Functions that are added/changed/deleted by this upgrade

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper
operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the
product.
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

q CD-ROM (Owner’s manual) ..................................................... 1

w Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 6.0 m) .... 1

Note that the illustrations in this instructions are for explanation
purposes and may differ from the actual unit.

When this product is upgraded, all settings return to the
default settings. Reconfigure settings as required.

Additional functions

Audyssey Dynamic Volume

Audyssey Dynamic Volume® is technology that solves the problem
of large variations in volume level between television programs,
commercials, and between the soft and loud passages of movies.

DENON LINK 4th (Jitter-free playback)

DENON LINK 4th adds high-quality playback of HD audio in addition to
the outstanding performance of DENON LINK 3rd, high quality audio
signal transmission technology developed by DENON.
By connecting an AV amplifier and Blu-ray Disc player that both
support DENON LINK 4th with a DENON LINK cable (supplied with
the Blu-ray Disc player) and HDMI cable (sold separately), you can
control the Blu-ray Disc player using the master clock signal sent from
the AV amplifier.
As D/A conversion is performed by the AV amplifier master clock,
there are no effects of clock jitter from the HDMI transfer, enabling
jitter free playback.
Sound localization becomes clearer, producing the clear sense of
space in the sound images that can only be achieved from HD audio.

Audyssey DSX™

By connecting front height speakers to this unit and playing back
through Audyssey DSX™, you can experience a more powerful
playback expression in the height audio range. By connecting front
wide speakers, you can experience a more powerful playback
expression in the wide audio range.

®

Dolby Pro Logic gz

Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Home
Entertainment through the addition of a pair of front height channels.
Compatible with stereo, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel content, Dolby
Pro Logic gz provides enhanced spaciousness, depth and dimension
to movies, concert video and video game playback while maintaining
the full integrity of the source mix.
Dolby Pro Logic gz identifies and decodes spatial cues that occur
naturally in all content, directing this information to the front height
channels, complementing the performance of left and right surround
sound speakers. Content that is encoded Explanation of terms with
Dolby Pro Logic gz height channel information can be even more
revealing, with perceptually discrete height channel information
bringing an exciting new dimension to home entertainment.
Dolby Pro Logic gz, with front height channels is also an ideal
alternative for households that cannot support the placement of
back surround speakers of a typical 7.1-channel system but may have
bookshelf space available to support the addition of height speakers.

HDMI (Ver. 1.4a with 3D)

This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc player
to a TV that supports a 3D system.

DTS Neo:X

This technology enables the playback of 2-channel source audio or

7.1/5.1 multi-channel source audio through a maximum 9.1 channel
speakers, achieving an even broader sound field.

Connections Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsGetting Started

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Changed Functions

Support for front height speakers and front wide speakers

Front height or front wide channels can be played back through the
FH/FW/AMP ASSIGN-2 speaker terminals and the PRE OUT FH/FW
terminals. This enables you to enjoy a maximum 9.3 channel surround
playback.

Audyssey MultEQ® XT 32

Audyssey MultEQ® corrects both time and frequency response
problems in the listening area so that every listener can enjoy music
and movie with the optimum sounds. It performs a fully automated
surround system setup. The unit is equipped Audyssey MultEQ® XT
32 that can correct much higher details, particularly in the bass range
of the speakers. The high resolution correction reproduces much
clearer surround sound.

Direct Mode function (Multi-channel)

When multi-channel signals are input, the signals are output directly
without being mixed-down to 2 channels.

Surround Back function

When surround back speakers are used and a surround back signal
is recorded in the input signal, audio is output automatically from the
surround back speakers.

Web Control function

When this product is upgraded, previously saved contents cannot be
called.
After completing the upgrade, reconfigure the settings.
For details on the web control operating procedures, see mpage 61

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Deleted Functions

Surround B speakers unsupported

As front height speakers and front wide speakers are now supported
by this upgrade, surround B speakers can no longer be used.

Audyssey MultEQ® XT

As Audyssey MultEQ® XT 32 is supported by this upgrade, Audyssey
MultEQ® XT is deleted.

DTS Neo:6

As DTS Neo:X is supported by this upgrade, DTS Neo:6 is deleted.

Night Mode function

In this upgrade, the night mode in which the volume can be set to
low level for listening at nighttime is deleted. The same effect can be
obtained from setting “Dynamic EQ®” and “Dynamic Volume®” in
the GUI menu (vpage 41) to “ON”.

Mic Select function

The Mic Select function is deleted when the product is upgraded.
Only the supplied setup microphone (DM-A409) can be used.

For details on the items that are added/changed/deleted
from the GUI menu, see “GUI Menu Map” (vpage 10, 11).

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Changes to the Panel Display

After completing the upgrade, labels are attached to the changed parts of the panel. For details of the changed parts, see the illustration below.

Front Panel Rear Panel

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Part Names and Functions

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Display

Front Panel

When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the NIGHT
button is pressed.

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q HDMI video direct button

(HDMI VIDEO DIRECT)

When this button is pressed, video signals

recorded on the BD or DVD are output directly.

Video signals input from the HDMI IN terminal

are output directly from the HDMI OUT terminal
without being processed by this unit.

When the upgrade is performed, the sections highlighted in the illustration
below do not light.

t Surround speaker indicators

These light according to the settings of the

surround A and B speakers.

NOTE

The NEO:6 indicator does not light after the upgrade because DTS NEO:X is supported.

Q1 NIGHT indicator

This lights when the night mode is selected.

Connections Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsGetting Started

When the video direct function is on, temporary
display in the GUI menu cannot be used.

q Input signal channel indicators

When there is 1 extension channel in the input

signal, the indicator lights. If there are two
or more extension channels, the and
indicators light.

w Front height speaker indicator

This lights when audio signals are being output

from the front height speakers.

e Front wide speaker indicator

This lights when audio signals are being output

from the front wide speakers.

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Remote Control Unit

q

When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the NGT
button is pressed.

n Main remote control unit (RC-1067)

q HDMI video direct button (NGT)

 When this button is pressed, video signals

recorded on the BD or DVD are output directly.
Video signals input from the HDMI IN terminal
are output directly from the HDMI OUT terminal
without being processed by this unit.

When the video direct function is on, temporary
display in the GUI menu cannot be used.

NOTE

When using 3D video devices that transmit radio
communication signals (such as infrared signals etc)
between the various units (such as the monitor, 3D
glasses, 3D transmitter unit etc), the remote control
unit may not operate due to interference from those
radio communication signals. If this occurs, adjust
the direction and distance of the 3D communication
for each unit, and check that the remote control unit
operation is not affected by these signals.

Connections

Speaker Installation

Speaker Layout

When this unit is upgraded, the speaker configurations supported by this
unit change.

The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the unit.

Speaker

Configuration

9.1-channels (b1) S S S S S S S

7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels

2-channels

b1 To perform the 9.1 channel playback using front height speakers or front wide speakers, a separate

power amplifier (sold separately) is required.

b2 The unit can be connected to a maximum of 3 subwoofers.

FRONT

L R L R L R 1 only L R L R

S S S S S

S S S S S
S S S S S
S S S
S S
S S

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

CENTER

S S

– –

– –

– – – – – – –

– – – – – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – – –

FRONT

HEIGHT

S S

–

– –

– –

–

S S

– –

– – – –

S

FRONT

WIDE

– –

S S

– –

S S

SUBWOOFER

(b2)

S

S

S
S
S
S

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(L)

(L)

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(R)

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Getting Started Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsConnections

When this unit is upgraded, the
terminal names and connection
methods change.

• When using just one surround back speaker,
connect it to the left channel (SBL).

• When using Subwoofer 2 or 3, set GUI menu
“Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Subwoofer
Setup” (vpage 24).

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R : Right

Front

speaker (R)

Center

speaker

Subwoofer

with built-in

amplifier

Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

speaker (L)

Front

Surround

speaker

(R)

Front height

speaker

(R)

or or

Surround

back

speaker

(R)

Front wide

speaker

(R)

NOTE

It is not possible to use the front height speakers
and front wide speakers simultaneously.

Power amplifier

Front height

speaker

(L/R)

or

Front wide

speaker

(L/R)

Surround

back

speaker

(L)

Front height

speaker

(L)

Front wide

speaker

(L)

Surround

speaker

(L)

NOTE

It is not possible to use the front height speakers
and front wide speakers simultaneously.

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XLR

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SPEAKERS

XLR

RCA

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XLR

RCA

SPEAKERS

XLR

RCA

SPEAKERS

XLR

RCA

SPEAKERS

XLR

RCA

SPEAKERS

XLR

RCA

SPEAKERS

XLR

RCA

SPEAKERS

XLR

RCA

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XLR

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XLR

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XLR

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n Connecting the RCA pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels)

b L : Left

R : Right

This unit

Subwoofer

with built-in

amplifier

Subwoofer 3Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

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Subwoofer with
built-in amplifier

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speaker

Front

(R)

Front height/

Front wide

speaker

(R)

Surround

speaker

(R)

Surround

speaker

back

(R)

Center

speaker

Surround

back

speaker

(L)

Surround

speaker

(L)

Front height/

Front wide

speaker

(L)

Front

speaker

(L)

(R)

Surround

back

speaker

(R)

Center

speaker

Surround

back

speaker

(L)

Surround

speaker

(L)

Front

speaker

(R)

Front height/

Front wide

speaker

(R)

Surround

speaker

NOTE

The default AVP-A1HD balance model XLR pre-out terminal pin alignment is as shown.
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Front wide

speaker

(L)

Front

speaker

(L)

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When this unit is upgraded, 3D video can be played back.

This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI 1.4a.
To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 1.4a 3D function and a
pair of 3D glasses.

NOTE

• When playing back 3D video, refer to the instructions provided in the manual of your playback device
together with this manual.

• If you operate the menu while playing back 3D video content, the playback video is replaced by the menu
screen. The playback video is not displayed behind the menu screen.

• This unit does not show the status display while playing back 3D video content.

• If 3D video with no 3D information is input, the menu screen and status display on this unit are displayed
over the playback video.

• If 2D video is converted to 3D video on the television, the menu screen and status display on this unit
are not displayed correctly. To view the menu screen and status display on this unit correctly, turn the
television setting that converts 2D video to 3D video off.

• When computer resolution (e.g. VGA) video or 3D video contents are being played back, the status display
cannot be displayed.

• When the menu is operated during playback of a computer resolution video (e.g. VGA) or 3D video
contents, the playback video switches to the video in the menu screen.

• When a 3D compatible television and 3D incompatible television are connected at the same time, when
you want to playback 3D video, switch the “Monitor Out” (vmpage 31) setting to the terminals that
the 3D compatible television is connected to before playing the content on the player.

External Power Amplifier

When this unit is upgraded, the terminal names and connection methods
will change.

Power amplifier

or

When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).

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GUI Menu Map

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GUI Menu Operations

Information

(vpage 44)

n Status

• MAIN ZONE

• ZONE2/3/4

n Audio Input Signal
n HDMI Information
n Auto Surround Mode

n Quick Select

n Preset Station

Surround Mode

(vpage 35 ~ 37)

n STEREO
n DIRECT
n STANDARD
n DOLBY HEADPHONE

(When using headphones)

n DOLBY PLIIx, DOLBY PLII or

DOLBY PL

n DOLBY PLIIz

n DTS NEO:6

n DTS NEO:X

n HOME THX CINEMA
n 7CH STEREO
n WIDE SCREEN
n SUPER STADIUM
n ROCK ARENA
n JAZZ CLUB
n CLASSIC CONCERT
n MONO MOVIE
n VIDEO GAME
n MATRIX

Auto Setup

(vpage 12 ~ 22)

n Auto Setup

• STEP1 Preparation

• STEP2 Detection &
Measurement (main)

• STEP3 Measurement

(2nd – 8th)

• STEP4 Calculation

• STEP5 Check

• STEP6 Store

• Finish

n Option

• Room EQ

• Direct Mode

• Mic Select

n Parameter Check

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n DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX, CD, TUNER

• Play (iPod)

• Playback Mode (iPod)

• Assign

• Video

(vmpage 42 ~ 45)

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

Parameters (vpage 38 ~ 43, mpage 52)

n Audio

• Surround Parameters

· Mode

· Decoder

· Cinema EQ

· DRC

· D.COMP

· LFE

· Center Image

· Center Gain

· Panorama

· Dimension

· Center Width

· Delay Time

· Effect

· Effect Level

· Room Size

· AFDM

· SB CH Out

· Height Gain

· Subwoofer Att.

· Subwoofer

· Default

• Tone

· Tone Defeat

· Bass

· Treble

· Front

· Center

· Surround

· Surround Back

· Front Height

· Front Wide

· Subwoofer

• Room EQ

• Audyssey Settings

• A-DSX Soundstage

• RESTORER

• Night Mode

• Audio Delay

n Picture Adjust

• Contrast

• Brightness

• Chroma Level

• Hue

• DNR

• Enhancer

• Sharpness

®

· MultEQ

· Dynamic EQ

· Reference Level Offset

· Dynamic Volume

· Setting

· Audyssey DSX™

· Stage Width

· Stage Height

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n NET/USB

• Play

• Playback Mode

• Still Picture

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

GCharacter colorH

Blue characters : Changed or added

Red characters : Deleted

Manual Setup

(vpage 23 ~ 28, 30 ~ 34, mpage 31, 33 ~ 37, 41)

n Speaker Setup
(vpage 23 ~ 25)

• Speaker Configuration

• Subwoofer Setup

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

• THX Audio Setup

• Surround Speaker

n HDMI Setup (vmpage 31)
n Audio Setup (vpage 26, 27)

• EXT. IN Setup

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

• Downmix Option

• Auto Surround Mode

• Manual EQ

· Front

· Center

· Subwoofer

· Surround A

· Surround B

· Surround

· Surround Back

· Front Height

· Front Wide

· Mode

· Surround

· Start

· Default

· Surround Speaker

· Subwoofer Level

n PHONO

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n Network Setup
(vmpage 33 ~ 36)

n Zone Setup (vmpage 37)
n Option Setup

(vpage

• Amp Assign

• Volume Control

• Source Delete

• GUI

• Quick Select Name

• Trigger Out 1

• Trigger Out 2

• Trigger Out 3

• Trigger Out 4

• Transducer Setup

• Digital Out

• Remote ID

• 2Way Remote

• 232C Port (1)

• Dimmer

• Setup Lock

• Maintenance Mode

• Firmware Update

• Add New Feature

n Language (vmpage 41)

28,

30 ~ 34)

· Screensaver

· Wall Paper

· Format

· Text

· Master Volume

· NET/USB

· iPod

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Information

(vpage 44)

n Status

• MAIN ZONE

• ZONE2/3/4

n Audio Input Signal
n HDMI Information
n Auto Surround Mode

n Quick Select

n Preset Station

Surround Mode

(vpage 35 ~ 37)

n STEREO
n DIRECT
n STANDARD
n DOLBY HEADPHONE

(When using headphones)

n DOLBY PLIIx, DOLBY PLII or

DOLBY PL

n DOLBY PLIIz

n DTS NEO:6

n DTS NEO:X

n HOME THX CINEMA
n 7CH STEREO
n WIDE SCREEN
n SUPER STADIUM
n ROCK ARENA
n JAZZ CLUB
n CLASSIC CONCERT
n MONO
n VIDEO GAME
n MATRIX

Auto Setup

(vpage 12 ~ 22)

n Auto Setup

• STEP1 Preparation

• STEP2 Detection &
Measurement (main)

• STEP3 Measurement

(2nd – 8th)

• STEP4 Calculation

• STEP5 Check

• STEP6 Store

• Finish

n Option

• Room EQ

• Direct Mode

• Mic Select

n Parameter Check

Source Select

n DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX, CD, TUNER

• Play (iPod)

• Playback Mode (iPod)

• Assign

• Video

(vmpage 44 ~ 48)

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

• Input Att.

Parameters (vpage 38 ~ 43, mpage 54)

n Audio

• Surround Parameters

· Mode

· Decoder

· Cinema EQ

· DRC

· D.COMP

· LFE

· Center Image

· Center Gain

· Panorama

· Dimension

· Center Width

· Delay Time

· Effect

· Effect Level

· Room Size

· AFDM

· SB CH Out

· Height Gain

· Input Channel

· Subwoofer Att.

· Subwoofer

· Default

• Tone

· Tone Defeat

· Bass

· Treble

· Front

· Center

· Surround

· Surround Back

· Front Height

· Front Wide

· Subwoofer

• Room EQ

• Audyssey Settings

• A-DSX Soundstage

• RESTORER

• Night Mode

• Audio Delay

n Picture Adjust

• Contrast

• Brightness

• Chroma Level

• Hue

• DNR

• Enhancer

• Sharpness

®

· MultEQ

· Dynamic EQ

· Reference Level Offset

· Dynamic Volume

· Setting

· Audyssey DSX™

· Stage Width

· Stage Height

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n NET/USB

• Play

• Playback Mode

• Still Picture

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

GCharacter colorH

Blue characters : Changed or added

Red characters : Deleted

Manual Setup

(vpage 23 ~ 34, mpage 31, 34 ~ 38, 43)

n Speaker Setup
(vpage 23 ~ 25)

• Speaker Configuration

• Subwoofer Setup

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

• THX Audio Setup

• Surround Speaker

n HDMI Setup (vmpage 31)
n Audio Setup (vpage 26, 27)

• EXT. IN Setup

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

• Downmix Option

• Auto Surround Mode

• Manual EQ

· Front

· Center

· Subwoofer

· Surround A

· Surround B

· Surround

· Surround Back

· Front Height

· Front Wide

· Mode

· Surround

· Start

· Default

· Mode

· Surround Back Input

· Surround Speaker

· Subwoofer Level

· Input Att.

n PHONO

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

• Input Att.

n Network Setup
(vmpage 34 ~ 37)

n Zone Setup (vmpage 38)
n Option Setup (vpage 28 ~ 34)

• Pre-out Assign

• XLR Out Polarity

• POA Setting

• Volume Control

• Source Delete

• GUI

· Screensaver

· Wall Paper

· Format

· Text

· Master Volume

· NET/USB

· iPod

• Quick Select Name

• Trigger Out 1

• Trigger Out 2

• Trigger Out 3

• Trigger Out 4

• Transducer Setup

• Digital Out

• Remote ID

• 2Way Remote

• 232C Port (1)

• Dimmer

• Setup Lock

• Maintenance Mode

• Firmware Update

• Add New Feature

n Language (vmpage 43)

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FL SW C FR

SR

SBL SBR

SL

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M

FL SW C FR

SR

SBL SBR

SL

*

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Auto Setup

When this unit is upgraded, the “Auto Setup”
contents are returned to the default settings.
When configuring the “Auto Setup” settings, refer
to this version of the Owner's Manual instead of
the “Original version”.

The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and
listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made
automatically. This is called “Auto Setup”.
To perform measurement, place the setup microphone in multiple
locations all around the listening area. For best results, we
recommend you measure in six or more positions, as shown in
the illustration (up to eight positions).

• When performing Auto Setup, Audyssey MultEQ® XT 32/Dynamic
EQ®/Dynamic Volume® functions become active (vpage 41, 42).

• To set up the speakers manually, use “Manual Setup” – “Speaker
Setup”(vpage 23 ~ 25) on the menu.

NOTE

• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt
the room measurements. Close windows, silence cell phones,
televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home
appliances, light dimmers, or other devices as measurements may
be affected by these sounds.

• Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during
the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not in
use).

• Do not unplug the setup microphone from the main unit until Auto
Setup is completed.

• Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow
obstacles in the path while the measurements are being made. This
will cause inaccurate readings.

• Loud test sounds may be played during Auto Setup. This is part of
normal operation. If there is background noise in room, these test
signals will increase in volume.

•Operating the MASTER VOLUME knob or main remote control

VOL +/– button during measurement cancels the measurement.

•Measurement cannot be performed when headphones are connected.
Before performing Auto Setup, disconnect the headphone plug.

About setup microphone placement

• Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone
successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening
area, as shown in GExample qH. For best results, we recommend
you measure in six or more positions, as shown in the illustration (up
to eight positions).

• Even if the listening environment is small as shown in GExample wH,
measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment
results in more effective correction.

GExample qH GExample wH

( :Measuring positions) ( :Measuring positions)

: Front speaker (L)

FL

: Front speaker (R)

FR

: Center speaker

C

: Subwoofer

SW

: Surround speaker (L)

SL

: Surround speaker (R)

SR

: Surround back speaker (L)

SBL

: Surround back speaker (R)

SBR

n About the main listening position (*M)

The main listening position is the position where listeners would
normally sit or where one would normally sit alone within the
listening environment. Before starting Auto Setup, place the
setup microphone in the main listening position. MultEQ® XT 32
uses the measurements from this position to calculate speaker
distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for the
subwoofer.

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Before starting Auto Setup

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

Amp Assign

RETURN

Auto Setup Start

Channel Select

STEP 1 Prep aratio n

Connect the speakers and place them according
to the recommendations in the manual.
Set the following items
if necessary.

Start Auto Setup

Enter Cancel

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

XLR Out Polarity

Pre-out Assign

RETURN

Auto Setup Start

Channel Select

STEP 1 Prep aratio n

Connect the speakers and place them according
to the recommendations in the manual.
Set the following items
if necessary.

Start Auto Setup

Enter Cancel

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1

If using a subwoofer capable of the following adjustments, set
up the subwoofer as shown below.

n When using a subwoofer with a direct mode

Set the direct mode to “On” and disable the volume adjustment
and crossover frequency setting.

n When using a subwoofer without a direct mode

Make the following settings:

• Volume : “12 o’clock position”

• Crossover frequency : “Maximum/Highest Frequency”

• Low pass filter : “Off”

• Standby mode : “Off”

Set up the subwoofer

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2

Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand and

Set up the microphone

place it in the main listening position.

When placing the setup microphone, adjust the height of the
sound receptor to the level of the listener’s ear.

When starting Auto Setup, always use the supplied
setup microphone (DM-A409).
Correct measurements cannot be taken if the setup
microphone from the prior upgrade (DM-A505Z) is
used.

Sound receptor

Setup microphone

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3

Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC

Connect the setup microphone

jack of this unit.

When placing the setup microphone, adjust the height of the
sound receptor to the level of the listener’s ear.

When the setup microphone is connected, the
setup screen is displayed.

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If you do not have a tripod or stand, set up the microphone on, for
example, a seat without a back.

NOTE

• Do not hold the setup microphone in your hand during
measurements.

• Avoid placing the setup microphone close to a seat back or wall as
sound reflections may give inaccurate results.

GSetup screen

GSetup screen

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Auto Setup

Optimize settings for speakers in use.

F Menu tree F

Auto Setup

a Auto Setup

s Option

d Parameter Check

a Auto Setup

The settings are performed automatically.

GAuto Setup flowH

STEP1 Preparation vpage 14, 15

STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main)

vpage 16, 17

STEP3 Measurement (2nd – 8th) vpage 18

STEP4 Calculation vpage 18

STEP5 Check vpage 19

STEP6 Store vpage 19

Finish vpage 20

STEP1 Preparation

• Configure the following settings as required.

• To start Auto Setup without configuring the following settings,
perform step 4 only, and then proceed to step 2.

n Amp Assign

Select the method for using the power amplifier in accordance with
the connected speaker configuration.
Choose this when “Amp Assign” in the GUI menu is set to anything
other than “Normal”.

n Pre-out Assign

Change the pre-out terminal assignment.

n XLR Out Polarity

Set to switch the XLR pre-out terminal polarity.

n Channel Select

The measurement time can be shortened by selecting the speakers
to be measured in advance. Please set if necessary.
When measuring 2 or 3 subwoofers, configure the “Channel
Select” settings.

• “Front Height” is displayed when the “Amp Assign” – “Assign Mode”
setting (vpage 28) in the GUI menu and the “Extension Channel”
setting (vpage 28, 29) are set to “Front Height”.

• “Front Wide” is displayed when the “Amp Assign” – “Assign Mode”
setting (vpage 28) in the GUI menu and the “Extension Channel”
setting (vpage 28, 29) are set to “Front Wide”.

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RETURN

ENTER

uio p



AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

Amp Assign

RETURN

Auto Setup Start

Channel Select

STEP 1 Prep aratio n

Connect the speakers and place them according
to the recommendations in the manual.
Set the following items
if necessary.

Start Auto Setup

Enter Cancel

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

XLR Out Polarity

Pre-out Assign

RETURN

Auto Setup Start

Channel Select

STEP 1 Prep aratio n

Connect the speakers and place them according
to the recommendations in the manual.
Set the following items
if necessary.

Start Auto Setup

Enter Cancel

uio p

RETURN

ENTER

ENTER

uio p

RETURN

1

Use ui to select the item you want to set, and then

Configuring Various Settings

press ENTER.

The menu screen of the selected setting is displayed.

GSetup screen

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4

Use ui to select “Auto Setup Start” and then press

Start Auto Setup

ENTER.

Proceed to “STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main)” (vpage

16).

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(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)

GSetup screen

b For details of the items that can be set, see page 28 ~ 30.

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Press uio p to set.

2

Press RETURN to return to the previous screen.

3

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ENTER

i

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ENTER

STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main)

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

RETURN

Skip

SW Level Matching

The subwoofer's level is too high or low. Please select "SW
Level Matching" and adjust the level of your subwoofer unit.
If you do not want to use the
subwoofer, select "Skip".

Proceed to subwoofer volume adjustment item

Enter Cancel

Caution!

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

RETURN

Next→Measurement

Retry

STEP 2 Spea ker De tection Check

Front
Center
Subwoofer
Surround
Surr. Back
Front Height

Yes
Yes
1 spkr
Yes
2 spkrs
Yes

Proceed to STEP 3 after checking speaker connection result

Enter Cancel

ENTER

i

• In STEP 2, the subwoofer volume level and main listening position
volume are measured.

• This step automatically checks the speaker configuration and speaker
size, and calculates the channel level, distance, and crossover
frequency. It also corrects distortion in the listening area.

• Install the supplied setup microphone to the main listening position.

The detected speakers are displayed.

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b The illustration below shows an example of when the front

speakers, center speaker, subwoofer, surround speakers, surround
back speakers and front height speakers have been detected.

(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)



1

Select “Measure” and then press ENTER.

Measuring the subwoofer volume level

Measure the subwoofer volume level.

b When “Channel Select” – “Subwoofer” in the GUI menu is set to

“Skip”, the subwoofer volume level is not measured.

b When 2 or 3 subwoofers are used, measure the volume level of

each.

b After measuring the volume level of the subwoofer, if the following

error message is displayed, adjust the subwoofer volume level
using “Adjusting the subwoofer volume level” (vpage 17).



2

Perform measurement of the

main listening position

When the subwoofer volume level measurement

is completely, the connected speakers are detected
automatically.

b The measuring channel changes depending on the setting of

“STEP1 Preparation” (vpage 14).

b It takes a few minutes for speaker measurement to complete.

b If a connected speaker is not displayed, the speaker may not be

connected correctly. Check the speaker connection.

b To re-measure, press i to select “Retry”, and press ENTER.

Use i to select “Next Measurement” and then

4

press ENTER.

Proceed to “STEP3 Measurement (2nd – 8th)” (vpage 18).

NOTE

If “Caution！” is displayed on the television screen, see “Error
messages” (vpage 21). Check the related items, and implement
the necessary measures. After resolving the error, perform Auto Setup
again.

n When measuring has stopped

Press ENTER.



ENTER

n Adjusting the subwoofer volume level

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

RETURN

Skip

SW Level Matching

The subwoofer's level is too high or low. Please select "SW
Level Matching" and adjust the level of your subwoofer unit.
If you do not want to use the
subwoofer, select "Skip".

Proceed to subwoofer volume adjustment item

Enter Cancel

Caution!

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

RETURN

Next

dB

SW Test Start

SW L evel M atchin g

Please placethe microphone at ear height at main
listening position, then push ENTER.

Start measurement. Output test tone from subwoofer

Enter Cancel

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

99.8dB

Stop

SW L evel M atchin g

Please adjust the level of your active subwoofer unit
so that the level indicates approx. 75dB

Change from red to blue when level matches

Enter

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

75.5dB

Stop

SW L evel M atchin g

Please adjust the level of your active subwoofer unit
so that the level indicates approx. 75dB

Change from red to blue when level matches

Enter

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

RETURN

Next

dB

SW Test Start

SW L evel M atchin g

After adjustment, push "Next".

Proceed to next measurement

Enter Cancel

ENTER

ENTER

The optimum subwoofer volume level is 75 dB.
During “Measuring the subwoofer volume level” (vpage 16),
an error message is displayed when one level of subwoofers is
outside the 72 to 78 dB range.
When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (active type), adjust
the subwoofer volume so that the subwoofer level is within the 72
to 78 dB range.

When 2 or 3 subwoofers are used, adjust the volume level of each
subwoofer so that their volume level will set between 72~78 dB.

Select “SW Level Matching” and then press ENTER.

1

Select “SW Test Start” and then press ENTER.

Measure the subwoofer volume level.

2

During measuring, a “Testing…” message is displayed.
When measurements are completed, the measurement level
value is displayed.

Adjust the subwoofer volume level of your subwoofer

3

so that the level display is within the range of 72 to
78 dB.

b If the measured level is outside the 72 to 78 dB range, the level

indicator is red.

b When measuring stops, press ENTER.

b If the measured level is within the 72 to 78 dB range, the level

indicator is blue.

When the measured level is within the 72 to 78 dB

4

range, press ENTER.

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(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)



Select “Next” and then press ENTER.

Proceed to step 2 of “STEP2 Detection & Measurement

5

(main)“(vpage 16).

ENTER

ui

STEP3 Measurement (2nd – 8th)

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

Measure

RETURN

Next→Calculation

STEP 3 Meas uremen t (2nd)

Please place the microphone at ear
height at 2nd listening position.

Start measurement. Output large test tone during measuring

Enter Cancel

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

Retry

RETURN

Next→Calculation

STEP 3 Meas uremen t (Fini sh)

Measurements finished.

Proceed to STEP 4 (Calculation)

Enter Cancel

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

STEP 4 Calc ulatio n

Now calculating…Please wait.

20%

ENTER

u

i

i

ENTER

u

• In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions
(two to eight positions) other than the main listening position.
Measurements can be made in up to eight positions.

• You can achieve a more effective correction of distortion within the
listening area by performing measurements at multiple positions.

• Move the provided set up microphone to the measurement point.

Move the setup microphone to position 2, use ui to

1

select “Measure”, and then press ENTER.

The measurement of the second position starts.

b To omit measurements from the 2nd position onwards, press i,

select “Next Calculation” and press
Calculation”.

Repeat step 1, measuring positions 3 to 8.

When measurement of position 8 is completed, a “Measurements

2

finished.” message is displayed.

b To re-measure, press i to select “Retry”, and press ENTER. Re-

measure the previous point.

ENTER

. Proceed to “STEP4

Use i to select “Next Calculation” and then press

3

ENTER.

Proceed to “STEP4 Calculation” (vpage 18).

NOTE

If “Caution！” is displayed on the television screen, see “Error
messages” (vpage 21). Check the related items, and implement
the necessary measures. After resolving the error, perform Auto Setup
again.

n When measuring has stopped

Press ENTER.

STEP4 Calculation

In STEP 4, the measured results from STEP 2 and STEP 3 are analyzed.

When the measurements are completed, press i to select
“Next Calculation”, and press ENTER.

The measured results from STEP 2 and STEP 3 are automatically
analyzed, and the frequency response of each speaker in the listening
room is determined.

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

b

It takes a few minutes for analysis to complete. The time required
for this analysis depends on the number of speakers connected.
The more connected speakers there are, the longer it takes to
perform analysis.

RETURN

ENTER

uio

STEP5 Check

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

Crossover Check

Ch. Level Check

Distance Check

Spkr Config Chck

RETURN

Next→Store

STEP 5 Chec k

Check processing results.
To proceed, press "Next".

Proceed to STEP 6 (Store)

Enter Cancel

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

RETURN

Store

STEP 6 Stor e

Press "Store" to store calculation results.

Apply and store measurement result

Enter Cancel

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

STEP 6 Stor e

Now storing…Please wait.

20%

uio

RETURN

ENTER

ENTER

RETURN

uio

In STEP 5, the results of the analysis from STEP 4 are confirmed.

STEP6 Store

In STEP 6, the measured results from STEP 2 and STEP 3 are saved.

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Use ui to select the item you want to check, and

1

then press ENTER.

b

A value that is different to the measured distance may be set.

b To check other items, press

RETURN

and select the item that you

want to check.

Use i to select “Next Store” and then press

2

ENTER.

Proceed to “STEP6 Store” (vpage 19).

NOTE

• If the result differs from the actual connection status, or if “Caution!”
is displayed, see “Error messages” (vpage 21). Check the related
items, and implement the necessary measures. After resolving the
error, perform Auto Setup again.

• If the result still differs from the actual connection status after
remeasurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that
the speakers are not connected properly. Turn this unit off, check the
speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the
beginning.

• If you change speaker positions or orientation, perform Auto Setup
again to find the optimal equalizer settings.

Select “Store” and then press ENTER.

Save the measurement results.

⇩

b

It takes approximately 20 seconds to finish saving the results.

b If the measuring results are not to be saved, press RETURN. A

message “Cancel auto setup?” will be displayed. Press o then
select “Yes”. All the measured Auto Setup data will be erased.

NOTE

During saving of measurement results, be sure not to turn off the
power.

(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)

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ENTER

ui

Finish

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

Yes

No

Fini sh

Storing complete.
Auto Setup is now finished.
Please unplug microphone.

Turn on Dynamic Volume ?

Turn Dynamic Volume off and exit Auto Setup

Exit

ENTER

u

i

i

ENTER

u

Auto Setup is complete.

Unplug the setup microphone from the unit’s SETUP

1

MIC jack.

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Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume

®

.

2

b This feature adjusts the output volume to the optimal level while

constantly monitoring the level of the audio input to the unit.

Optimal volume control is performed automatically without any

loss in the dynamism and clarity of the sound when, for example,
the volume suddenly increases for commercials shown during
television programs.

n When turning Dynamic Volume® on

Use u to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
The unit automatically enters “Evening” mode.

n When turning Dynamic Volume® off

Use i to select “No”, and then press ENTER.

NOTE

• After performing Auto Setup, do not change the speaker connections
or subwoofer volume. In event of a change, perform Auto Setup
again.

• After performing Auto Setup with two or three subwoofers, do not
change the channel distances and levels of any of the subwoofers.

(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)

0

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

Skip

SW Level Matching

The subwoofer's level is too high or low. Please select "SW
Level Matching" and adjust the level of your subwoofer unit.
If you do not want to use the
subwoofer, select "Skip".

Caution!

AUTO SETUP

Retry

No microphone or speaker

Caution!

AUTO SETUP

Retry

Ambient noise is too high

or Level is too low

Caution!

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

Retry

Front R None

Caution!

AUTO SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

Skip

Retry

Front R Phase

Caution!

Error messages

NOTE

• An error message is displayed if Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. Check the related items, and implement the necessary measures. After resolving
the error, perform Auto Setup again.

• If the result still differs from the actual connection status after remeasurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn this unit off, check the speaker
connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning.

• Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections.

Examples Error details Measures

• Correct measurement is not possible due to inappropriate subwoofer
volume.

• When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (active type), use

“SW Level Matching” to adjust the subwoofer volume (vpage 17
“Adjusting the subwoofer volume level”).

• When using a subwoofer without a built-in amplifier, select “Skip”,

and then press ENTER.

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• The connected setup microphone is broken, or a device other than
the supplied setup microphone is connected.

• Not all speakers could be detected.

• The front L speaker was not properly detected.

• There is too much noise in the room for accurate measurements to
be made.

• Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for accurate measurements
to be made.

• The displayed speaker could not be detected.

(The screen on the left indicates that the front right speaker cannot

be detected.)

• The displayed speaker is connected with the polarity reversed.

(The screen on the left indicates that the polarity phases of the front

right speakers are reversed.)

• Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of
this unit.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Either turn off any device generating noise or move it away.

• Perform again when the surroundings are quieter.

• Check the speaker installation and the direction in which the speakers
are facing.

• Adjust the subwoofer’s volume.

• Check the connections of the displayed speaker.

• Check the polarity of the displayed speaker.

• For some speakers, this error message may be displayed even if
the speaker is properly connected. If you are sure the connection is
correct, press ui to select “Skip”, then press ENTER.

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s Option

PARAMETER CHECK

Restore　

Spkr Config Check

Distance Check

Ch.Level Check

Crossover Check

EQ Check

Yes

No

Restore auto setup measurement result

RESTORE

Restore　 Yes

No

Restore auto setup measurement result

Enter

Make direct mode settings.

Direct Mode

Select MultEQ® XT 32 use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

d Parameter Check

Check Auto Setup measurement results.
This is displayed after the Auto Setup procedure is
completed.

[Selectable items]

Spkr Config Check

Crossover Check

• If “EQ Check” is selected, press ui to select equalizing curve

(“Audyssey” or “Audyssey Flat”) to be checked, and then press

ENTER or p.

Use ui to switch the display between the different speakers.

• If “Restore” is selected, all settings are returned to the Auto Setup
results (values initially calculated by MultEQ® XT 32) even if each
setting was changed manually.

Distance Check Ch. Level Check

EQ Check Restore

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⇩



Manual Setup

Make detailed settings for various parameters.

When this unit is upgraded, the “Speaker Setup”
contents are changed.
When configuring the “Speaker Setup” settings,
refer to this version of the Owner's Manual
instead of the “Original version”.

Speaker Setup

Use this procedure to set the speakers manually
or if you wish to change the settings made with
the Auto Setup procedure.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Speaker Setup

a Speaker Configuration

s Subwoofer Setup

d Distance

f Channel Level

g Crossover Frequency

h THX Audio Setup

a Speaker Configuration

Select speaker configuration and size.
(bass reproduction capability)

Front

Select front speaker size.

[Selectable items]

Center

Select center speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

Subwoofer

Select subwoofer use.

[Selectable items]

Surround

Select surround speakers use and size.

[Selectable items]

Surround Back

Select surround back speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

Front Height

Select front height speaker use and size.

Large Small

Large Small None

Yes No

Large Small None

Large Small None

2spkrs 1spkr

Front Wide

Select front wide speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

: Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low

Large

Small

• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the

• When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is automatically set to

• If “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front” is automatically set to

• If “Surround” is set to “None”, “Surround Back”, “Front Height” and

• When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left

• To take full advantage of the performance of the Home THX certified

• “Front Height” can be set when the “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign”

• “Front Wide” can be set when the “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign”

frequencies.

: Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity

for low frequencies.

speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities
based on the frequency set at “Crossover Frequency” (vpage

25).

“Yes”.

“Large”.

“Front Wide” are automatically set to “None”.

channel (SBL).

speaker systems, set the front, center and surround speaker size
parameters to “Small” and the subwoofer to “Yes”.

– “Assign Mode” setting (vpage 28) in the GUI menu is “Front
Height”, or the “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” – “Extension
Channel” setting (vpage 28, 29) is set to “Front Height”.

– “Assign Mode” setting (vpage 28) in the GUI menu is “Front
Wide”, or the “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel”
setting (vpage 28, 29) is set to “Front Wide”.

Large Small None

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[Selectable items]

Large Small None

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s Subwoofer Setup

Select subwoofer output configuration and bass signal for

playback.

Configuration

Select number of subwoofers and configuration.

[Selectable items]

1SP 2SP L/R 2SP MIX 3SP L/R/LFE 3SP MIX

Subwoofer Configuration Subwoofer Connector

1SP SW1

2SP L/R

2SP MIX

3SP L/R/LFE

3SP MIX

When “2SP MIX” or “3SP MIX” is selected, “Subwoofer 1”,
“Subwoofer 2” and “Subwoofer 3” are each displayed.

L SW1
R SW2
1 SW1
2 SW2
L SW1
R SW2

LFE SW3

1 SW1
2 SW2
3 SW3

Mode

Select bass signal for playing with the subwoofer.

[Selectable items]

• THX recommends LFE–THX– mode so that bass interference is less
likely to occur in the room.

• This can be set when the GUI menu “Speaker Configuration” –
“Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.

• Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the
strongest bass.

• Select “LFE+Main” if you want the bass signals to always be
produced from the subwoofer.

LFE–THX– LFE+Main

d Distance

Set distance from listening position to speakers.
Before making the settings, measure the distance from the
listening position to the different speakers.

Meters / Feet

Select unit for distance.

Step

Select step (smallest distance).

[Selectable items]

0.1m 0.01m

1ft 0.1ft

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

: Can be selected when “Meters” is set.

: Can be selected when “Feet” is set.

Distance measurement

Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance.
Set the value closest to the measured distance.

[Variable range]

0.00m ~ 18.00m

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft

Two surround back speakers are required to use the THX Ultra2
Cinema, THX Music mode and THX Games mode.
Set the surround back speakers so that the distance to the listening
position 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 60 cm (2 ft).

: Display when “Meters” is set.

: Display when “Feet” is set.

NOTE

Set the space between each speaker to less than 6.00 m (20.0 ft).

f Channel Level

Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers.

Mode

Select test tone playback method.

[Selectable items]

Start

Output test tone.

[Variable range]

z: The subwoofer volume can be turned “OFF” by pressing o when

the subwoofer volume is “–12dB”.

Auto Manual

–12dB

~

z

OFF

0dB

~

+12dB

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Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

Operating from the main remote control unit

Adjusting with the main remote control unit using the test tones is
only possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD
(Dolby/DTS Surround) and HOME THX CINEMA modes. The adjusted
levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the
memory.

GAdjusting using test tonesH

q Press the TEST button.
Test tones are output from the various speakers.
w Use the o p button to adjust so that the volume is equal for all

speakers.

e When the adjustments are completed, press the TEST button

again.

• The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (Cweighted,
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.

• Speakers set to “None” in the “Speaker Configuration” settings are
not displayed.

• When “Channel Level” is adjusted, the adjusted values are set for
all the surround modes. To adjust the channel level separately for
the different surround modes, use the operation see mpage 65

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, mpage 67

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.

g Crossover Frequency

Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low
range signal.

[Selectable items]

FIXED–THX–

Setup when using a THX-certified speaker.

40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz

200Hz 250Hz

Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output
from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set
here is output.
Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the
speakers you are using.

Advanced

Specify crossover frequency for each speaker.

• Please set all THX Certified speakers, set the “Speaker Configuration”
for all speakers to “Small”. 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.

• The “Crossover Frequency” can be set when there are speakers
that have been set to “Small” at GUI menu “Speaker Configuration”
or when “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” (vpage 23).

• At the “Advanced” settings, if the “Subwoofer Setup” (vpage 24)
setting is set to “LFE–THX–”, GUI menu speakers for which “Speaker
Configuration” is set to “Small” can be set. If set to “LFE+Main”,
the setting can be made regardless of the speaker size.

• For speakers set to “Small”, sound below the crossover frequency
is cut from the sound output. The cut bass sound is output from the
subwoofer or front speakers.

:

:

:

h THX Audio Setup

Set the speaker to play the optimal THX surround mode.

THX Ultra2 Subwoofer

Set when using a subwoofer compatible with THX Ultra2 standards or
a subwoofer that can be properly played at low range.

[Selectable items]

Make these settings when “Yes” is selected for the subwoofer in the
“Speaker Configuration” settings. This option is not available when
“No” is selected (vpage 23).

BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation)

If bass sound feels big compensate by lowering volume.

[Selectable items]

• If the bass sound seems too strong:
Set “BGC” to “ON”. This activates a filter that gently reduces very

deep bass below 55 Hz to provide the flattest overall deep bass
response. Select “ON” or “OFF” according to how strong you prefer
the deep bass response to be.

• This can be set when the “THX Ultra2 Subwoofer” setting is set to
“Yes”.

SB Speaker Position

Set the distance between the left and right surround back speakers.

[Selectable items]

• When two surround back speakers have been set in “Speaker
Configuration” (vpage 23), set the distance of the speakers. This
option is not available when “1spkr” is selected.

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

Yes No

ON OFF

Under 0.3m 0.3m – 1.2m Over 1.2m

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When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio Setup”
contents are changed.
When configuring the “Audio Setup” settings,
refer to this version of the Owner's Manual
instead of the “Original version”.

Audio Setup

Make settings for audio playback.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Audio Setup

a EXT. IN Setup

s 2ch Direct/Stereo

d Auto Surround Mode

f Manual EQ

a EXT. IN Setup

Setup playback method for analog signals inputted from external
input connectors (EXT. IN).

AVC-A1HD

Subwoofer Level

Set the subwoofer level for playback.
Select according to the player in use.

[Selectable items]

We recommend setting to “+15dB”.

a EXT. IN Setup

Setup playback method for analog signals inputted from external
input connectors (EXT. IN).

0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB

AVP-A1HD

Mode

Select playback mode.

Analog

[Selectable items]

DSP

Surround Back Input

Select surround back channel input in combination with the connected
player.

[Selectable items]

This can be set when “Mode” is set to “DSP”.

Not Used SBL/SBR SB(SBL)

Subwoofer Level

Set the subwoofer level for playback.
Select according to the player in use.

Input Att.

Setup when input level is too large and playback volume is distorted.

[Selectable items]

This can be set when “Mode” is set to “DSP”.

OFF –6dB

s 2ch Direct/Stereo

Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback.

Setting

To change the settings, select “Custom”.

[Selectable items]

z: Use the same settings as in “Speaker Setup”.

Front

Select front speaker size.

[Selectable items]

Subwoofer

Select subwoofer use.

[Selectable items]

Subwoofer Mode

Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.

[Selectable items]

z

Basic

Custom

Large Small

Yes No

LFE–THX– LFE+Main

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[Selectable items]

We recommend setting to “+15dB”.

0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB

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Crossover

Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range
signal.

[Selectable items]

THX 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz

150Hz 200Hz 250Hz

Distance FL

Set distance from listening position to front left speaker.

[Variable range]

0.00m ~ 18.00m

Distance FR

Set distance from listening position to front right speaker.

[Variable range]

0.00m ~ 18.00m

d Auto Surround Mode

Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input
signal type.

f Manual EQ

Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer.

Adjust CH

Select speaker adjustment method.

[Selectable items]

Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level.

[Selectable items]

63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz

16kHz

[Variable range]

–20dB

~

0dB

Curve Copy

Copy MultEQ® XT 32’s “Audyssey Flat” correction curve.

[Selectable items]

Each L/R

+6dB

~

Yes No

All

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[Selectable items]

• The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the
surround mode last used for playing the four types of input signals
listed below.

q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals
w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals
e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals
r Multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS (PCM,

DSD, etc.)

• When playing in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does
not change even if the input signal is changed.

ON OFF

“Curve Copy” is displayed after the Auto Setup procedure has been
performed.

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.



When this unit is upgraded, the “Option Setup” contents are changed.
When configuring the “Option Setup” settings, refer to this version of the Owner's Manual instead of
the “Original version”.

Option Setup

Make various other settings.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Option Setup

a Amp Assign
s Volume Control
d Source Delete
f GUI
g Quick Select Name
h Trigger Out 1
j Trigger Out 2
k Trigger Out 3
l Trigger Out 4
A0 Transducer Setup
A1 Digital Out
A2 Remote ID
A3 232C Port (1)
A4 Dimmer
A5 Setup Lock
A6 Maintenance Mode
A7 Firmware Update
A8 Add New Feature

AVC-A1HD

Option Setup

Make various other settings.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Option Setup

a Pre-out Assign
s XLR Out Polarity
d POA Setting
f Volume Control
g Source Delete
h GUI
j Quick Select Name
k Trigger Out 1
l Trigger Out 2
A0 Trigger Out 3
A1 Trigger Out 4
A2 Transducer Setup
A3 Digital Out
A4 Remote ID
A5 232C Port (1)
A6 Dimmer
A7 Setup Lock
A8 Maintenance Mode
A9 Firmware Update
S0 Add New Feature

AVP-A1HD

a Amp Assign

Change the assignment for the power amps.

AVC-A1HD

Assign Mode

The places where the surround amplifier and surround back amplifier
are used can be set freely according to the usage environment. This
makes it possible to output sound to rooms other than the room
(the MAIN ZONE) where surround playback is performed (multi-zone
playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers
(bi-wiring/bi-amp connections).

[Selectable items]

Normal

ZONE2

Bi & ZONE2 Bi & ZONE3 Bi & ZONE(MONO) Bi-Amp

ZONE3 ZONE(MONO) Bi-Wiring

ZONE2/ZONE3 ZONE2/3(MONO) 2CH Bi-Wiring 2CH Bi-Amp

Front Height Front Wide Free Assign

For details, see “Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function”
(vpage 46 ~ 61).

Extension Channel

Set the channel to add to the speaker system.

[Selectable items]

Front Height

Front Wide

: Add front height channel to the speaker system.

: Add front wide channel to the speaker system.

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a Pre-out Assign

Change the pre-out assignment.

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Assign Mode

Setting “Free Assign” allows you to freely assign each pre-out to any channel, depending on the environment used.

[Selectable items]

Normal Free Assign

Extension Channel

Set the channel to add to the speaker system.

[Selectable items]

Front Height

Front Wide

: Add front height channel to the speaker system.

: Add front wide channel to the speaker system.

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Preout terminal

Pre-out Assign

Normal FL FR C SL SR SBL SBR FHL FHR SW1 SW2 SW3

Free Assign

• Channels that are set up in the GUI menu “Speaker Setup” – “Speaker Configuration” to “None” can be set up, but will not generate output.

• Pre-out terminals in ZONE2 and ZONE3 can not be allocated.

FL FR C SL SR SBL SBR

FL FL FL FL FL FL FL FL FL FL FL FL

FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR

C C C C C C C C C C C C

SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL

SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR

SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL

SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR

FHL FHL FHL FHL FHL FHL FHL FHL FHL FHL FHL FHL

FHR FHR FHR FHR FHR FHR FHR FHR FHR FHR FHR FHR

FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL

FWR FWR FWR FWR FWR FWR FWR FWR FWR FWR FWR FWR

SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1

SW2 SW2 SW2 SW2 SW2 SW2 SW2 SW2 SW2 SW2 SW2 SW2

SW3 SW3 SW3 SW3 SW3 SW3 SW3 SW3 SW3 SW3 SW3 SW3

FHL/
FWL

FHR/

SW1 SW2 SW3

FWR

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s XLR Out Polarity

Set to switch the XLR pre-out terminal polarity.

[Selectable channels]

Front L Front R Center Surround L Surround R

Surround Back L Surround Back R Front Height L

AVP-A1HD

Front Height R Front Wide L Front Wide R Subwoofer 1

Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 3

[Selectable items]

w HOT
e COLD

w COLD
e HOT

XLR

XLR (INV)

q GROUND

q GROUND

d POA Setting

Set when connecting the receiver to a POA-A1HD.

AVP-A1HD

s Volume Control f Volume Control

Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting.

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AVP-A1HD

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POA LINK

Set when connecting the receiver to a POA-A1HD through a CONTROL
LINK.

[Selectable items]

OFF ON (Single) ON (Dual)

POA 1/POA 2

Set POA-A1HD for which the MODE select switch is set to “1” or “2”.

See the POA-A1HD operating instructions.

n Input Selector

Select the setup channel.

[Selectable items]

Select the connector input to be used for each channel.

[Selectable items]

L1 R1 L2 R2 L3 R3

L4 R4 L5 R5

RCA

XLR OFF

n Power Amp

Select the setup channel.

[Selectable items]

Set the power amp usage for each channel.

[Selectable items]

L1/L2 L3/L4 L5/R5 R1/R2 R3/R4

NORMAL BI-AMP BRIDGE (BTL)

LINK Check

Check CONTROL LINK.

Volume Limit

Make a setting for maximum volume.

[Selectable items]

OFF –20dB –10dB 0dB

Power On Level

This sets the volume set when the MAIN ZONE’s power is turned on.

[Selectable items]

Last – – –dB –80dB ~ 18dB

Mute Level

This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute
mode is set in the MAIN ZONE.

[Selectable items]

d Source Delete g Source Delete

Remove input sources that are not used from the display.

[Selectable items]

NOTE

• Input sources being used in the various zones cannot be deleted.

• Input sources set to “Delete” cannot be selected from GUI menu

“Source Select” or using the SOURCE SELECT knob on the main unit
or SOURCE SELECT button on the remote control unit.

Full –40dB –20dB

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ON Delete

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f GUI
h GUI

Make GUI related settings.

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AVP-A1HD

Screensaver

Make screensaver settings.
Use the screensaver to prevent burn-in on the monitor screen.

[Selectable items]

When “Screensaver” is set to “ON”, the screensaver is activated if no
operation is performed for about 3 minutes.
When uio p, ENTER or MENU button is pressed, the screen saver is
cleared and the corresponding operation is performed.

ON OFF

Wall Paper

Change the GUI background.

Format

Select the video output signal format to match the monitor.

[Selectable items]

NOTE

When a format other than the video format of the connected monitor
is set, the picture will not be displayed properly. Use the procedure
described below to change the video format.

Operating from the main unit

b The GUI menu is not displayed when performing this setting.

q Press and hold the AUDIO DELAY and RETURN buttons for at least 3

seconds.

“Video Format” appears on the display.

w Use the o p button to make the setting.
e Press the ENTER, MENU or RETURN button to complete the

setting.

PAL NTSC

g Quick Select Name j Quick Select Name

Change “Quick Select” display name.
Up to 16 characters can be input.

AVC-A1HD

AVP-A1HD

[Input characters]

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = “ > ? @ [ \ ] (space)

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[Selectable items]

Picture Black Gray Blue

Text

Text information display.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Master Volume

Master volume display during adjustment.

[Selectable items]

When the master volume display is hard to see when superimposed
on movie subtitles, set to “Top”.

Bottom Top OFF

NET/USB, iPod

This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when an operation
is performed.

[Selectable items]

Always

30s 10s OFF

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h Trigger Out 1 k Trigger Out 1

Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out 1 with respect to
the zone, input source, surround mode, HDMI monitor, etc.
For details about the trigger out function, see mpage 22.

j Trigger Out 2 l Trigger Out 2

This sets the conditions to turn on the trigger out 2, in the same
way as “Trigger Out 1” above.

k Trigger Out 3 A0 Trigger Out 3

This sets the conditions to turn on the trigger out 3, in the same
way as “Trigger Out 1” above.

l Trigger Out 4 A1 Trigger Out 4

This sets the conditions to turn on the trigger out 4, in the same
way as “Trigger Out 1” above.

[Selectable items]

ON – – –

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Setting with Respect to the Zone

When the power of the zone turned on/off, the trigger out turns on.

Setting with Respect to the Input Source

When the input source set to on is selected, the trigger out turns on.

Associated with respect to the input source for zones set to “ON” at
“Setting with Respect to the Zone”.

Setting with Respect to the Surround Mode

When the surround mode set to on is selected, the trigger out turns
on.

This is effective when the “MAIN ZONE” has been set to “ON” for
the “Setting with Respect to the Zone” and the input source which is
set to “ON” has been selected for the “Setting with Respect to the
Input Source”.

Setting with Respect to the Monitor

When the HDMI monitor set to on is selected, the trigger out turns
on.

This is effective when the “MAIN ZONE” has been set to “ON” for
the “Setting with Respect to the Zone” and the input source which is
set to “ON” has been selected for the “Setting with Respect to the
Input Source”.

A0 Transducer Setup A2 Transducer Setup

Settings when using transducer.

The Transducer Setup can be accessed through GUI menu “Speaker
Setup” – “Subwoofer Setup” is “1SP”, “2SP L/R” or “2SP MIX”. The
transducer signal is outputted from “SW3”.

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Level

[Variable range]

–12dB

OFF

When you adjust “Level”, the adjusted value is set for all surround
modes. To adjust the level for individual surround modes, use “Channel
Level” (vmpage 65

0dB

~

Turn the transducer output off.

:

~

+12dB

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Set the transducer level.

, mpage 67

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LPF

Set the upper limit of the low frequency output to the transducer.

[Selectable items]

40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz

150Hz 200Hz 250Hz

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A1 Digital Out A3 Digital Out

Set usage of OPT4 OUT.

[Selectable items]

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ZONE4 Select Rec Select

NOTE

The ZONE4 operations cannot be performed when set to “Rec
Select”.

1

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3

4

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A2 Remote ID A4 Remote ID

Set remote control ID.
Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver.

[Selectable items]

• When changing the remote ID, also change the AMP, iPod and
NET/DTU modes of the main remote control unit at the same time
(v

mpage 70

• When changing the remote ID, also change the sub remote control
unit at the same time (vmpage 75

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A3 232C Port (1) A5 232C Port (1)

Set when external controller or 2-way remote control unit (RC­7000CI and RC-7001RCI, sold separately) is connected.

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[Selectable items]

Serial Control

2Way Remote

: Set when using an external controller.

: Set when using a 2-way remote control unit.

NOTE

In order to use a 2-way remote control (RC-7000CI or RC-7001RCI, sold
separately), set “2Way Remote”. In this case, the RS-232C terminal
cannot be used for an external controller.

A4 Dimmer
A6 Dimmer

Adjust display brightness of the receiver.

[Selectable items]

Operating from the main unit

Press the DIMMER button.

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Bright Dim Dark OFF

Bright Dim

DarkOFF

A5 Setup Lock A7 Setup Lock

Protect settings from inadvertent change.

[Selectable items]

• When “Setup Lock” is set to “ON”, the settings listed below can
no longer be changed. Also, “SETUP LOCKED!” is displayed if you
attempt to operate related buttons.

⋅ GUI menu operations
⋅ RESTORER
⋅ Parameters
⋅ MultEQ® XT 32
⋅ Channel Level
⋅ Audio Delay

• To cancel the setting, press the MENU button to re-display the “Setup
Lock” screen, then change the setting to “OFF”.

A6 Maintenance Mode A8 Maintenance Mode

This sets the function for maintenance by a DENON service
person or installer. (For professional use only.)

This function allows a DENON service person or installer to check the
unit’s status and make settings via the Internet.

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ON OFF

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NOTE

Only use this function if so instructed by a DENON service person or
installer.

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A7 Firmware Update A9 Firmware Update

Update the firmware of the receiver.

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Check for Update

You can check for firmware updates. You can also check approximately
how long it will take to complete an update.

Start

Execute the update process.
When updating starts, the power indicator becomes red and the GUI
screen is shut down.
The amount of update time which has elapsed is displayed during the
update process.
When updating is complete the power indicator becomes green and
normal status is resumed.

b If the display reads as shown below, check the settings and network

environment, then update again.

Display Description

Updating failed Updating failed.
Login failed Failure to log into server.
Server is busy Server is busy. Wait a while then try again.
Connection fail Failure connecting to server.

A8 Add New Feature S0 Add New Feature

Display the new functions which can be purchased for downloading
to the unit and upgrade.
With this upgrade, the software is also upgraded so there is no
need to use “Add New Feature”.
This feature is used when there are further firmware upgrades.

When you purchase a new function and register your user information,
“Registered” is displayed on this menu and you can proceed with the
upgrade.
Upon completion of the upgrade, you can start using the new
function.

When “Not Registered” is displayed on the Add New Feature screen,
you cannot upgrade.
To use the upgrade function, you should purchase an upgrade package
from the DENON website.
To purchase the package, you will need the ID number shown on this
screen.
To display the ID number on the screen, hold the p and STATUS
buttons on the remote control unit down for 3 seconds or more.

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Upgrade

Execute the upgrade process.
When upgrading starts, the power indicator becomes red and the GUI
screen is shut down.
The amount of upgrade time which has elapsed is displayed during the
upgrade process.
When upgrading is complete the power indicator becomes green and
normal status is resumed.

b If the upgrade is not successful, an error message identical to those

in “Firmware Update” will appear on the display.

Notes concerning use of “Firmware Update” and

“Add New Feature”

• In order to use these functions, you must have the correct system
requirements and settings for a broadband Internet connection.
For details, see mpage 33 ~ 36

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• Do not turn off the power until updating or upgrating is completed.

• Normally there is no need to use this function, aside from the cases
described below.

⋅ Firmware Update : In the case of applying the latest firmware

⋅ Add New Feature : In the case of future upgrades to add new

⋅ Information regarding the “Firmware Update” function and “Add

New Feature” will be announced on the DENON web site each
time related plans are defined.

• Even with a broadband connection to the Internet, approximately
1 hour is required for the updating/upgrading procedure to be
completed.
Once updating/upgrading starts, normal operations on the unit
cannot be performed until updating/upgrading is completed.

Furthermore, updating/upgrading the firmware may reset the

backup data for the parameters, etc., set for the unit.

• When updating/upgrading the firmware, we recommend using
wired connections (Ethernet cable).

.

updates (free)

functions to the receiver (payment required)

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Upgrade Status

A list of the additional functions provided by the Upgrade will be
displayed.

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Surround Mode

HOME THX CINEMA

THX surround sound mode to recreate the authentic sound of movie soundtracks.

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources

[Selectable items]

PLgx CINEMA PLg CINEMA

Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)

[Selectable items]

HOME THX CINEMA

This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format and playing THX surround sound.
The display when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected depends on the input signal and surround

back output playback mode.

:

Pro Logic

PLgz HEIGHT

Input signal Display

DOLBY DIGITAL

(other than 2ch) /

Dolby Digital Source

DTS Surround Source

DVD-Audio, SACD

z： This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX /

DOLBY DIGITAL Plus /

DOLBY TrueHD

DTS (5.1ch) /

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 /

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 /

DTS 96/24 /

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio /

DTS-HD Master Audio

PCM (multi ch) /

DSD (multi ch)

THX SURROUND EX
THX Ultra2 Cinema
THX Music Mode
THX Games Mode
THX Cinema
PLgx C+THX
PLgz+THX
ES MTRX6.1+THX
ES DSCRT6.1+THX (
THX Ultra2 Cinema
THX Music Mode
THX Games Mode
THX Cinema
PLgx C+THX
PLgz+THX
THX SURROUND EX
THX Ultra2 Cinema
THX Music Mode
THX Games Mode
THX Cinema
PLgx C+THX
PLgz+THX

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z)

For details, see page 66.

Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit

Press the HOME THX CINEMA button on the main unit or the THX button on the main remote control
unit.

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Standard Playback

This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source.

To select these surround modes pressing the STANDARD button on the main unit or press the STD button
on the main remote control unit. The mode switches each time the button is pressed.
At this point, configure the “Audyssey DSX™” settings. For details, see page 42.

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources

n When using a surround back speaker

[Selectable items]

DOLBY PLgx

By adding the surround back channel, a stronger surround feeling is obtained compared

DTS NEO:X

n When using a front height speaker

[Selectable items]

DOLBY PLgz

By adding a front height channel, the vertical expression is emphasized, improving the

DTS NEO:X

: This mode can be selected when a Dolby Pro Logic gx decoder is used to play back

2-channel source in 6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround back
channel.

to Dolby Pro Logic g.

: This mode can be selected when a DTS NEO:X decoder is used to play back 2-channel

source in a maximum of 9.1 channel surround sound including the surround back
channel.

: This mode can be selected when a Dolby PLgz decoder is used to play back 2-channel

source in a maximum of 9.1 channel including the front height channel.

three-dimensionality of the sound.

: This mode can be selected when a DTS NEO:X decoder is used to play back 2-channel

source in a maximum of 9.1 channel including the front height channel.

DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg

Cinema

Music

Game

Pro Logic

Operating from the main unit

The “Cinema”, “Music”, or “Game” modes can be directly selected with the CINEMA, MUSIC or GAME
button on the main unit.

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

: This mode is suited for music sources.

: This mode is suited for games.

:This mode can be selected when a DOLBY Pro Logic decoder is used to play 2-

channel source in 4.1-channel surround sound (Left/Center/Right/Surround Mono).
This can be selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder. When this mode is
selected, “DOLBY PL” is displayed.

DOLBY PLgz

Height

: This mode is the playback mode for Dolby PLgz front height.

DTS NEO:X

Cinema

Music

Game

Operating from the main unit

The “Cinema”, “Music”, or “Game” modes can be directly selected with the CINEMA, MUSIC or GAME
button on the main unit.

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

: This mode is suited for music sources.

: This mode is suited for games.

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n When using a front wide speaker

DTS NEO:X

: This mode can be selected when a Dolby PLgz decoder is used to play back 2-channel

source in a maximum of 9.1 channel including the front wide channel.

n When the surround back speakers, front height speakers and front wide

speakers are not being used

[Selectable items]

DOLBY PLg

DTS NEO:X

: This mode can be selected when a Dolby Pro Logic g decoder is used to play back 2-

channel source in 5.1-channel surround sound with a natural, realistic feel.

: This mode can be selected when a DTS NEO:X decoder is used to play back 2-channel

source in 5.1-channel surround sound including the surround back channel.

Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at GUI menu “Parameters” – “Audio” –
“Surround Parameters” – “Mode” (vpage 38).

NOTE

• DTS NEO:X mode cannot be selected when the sampling frequency of the input signal is 32 kHz,64 kHz

and 128 kHz.

• DTS NEO:X cannot be selected when the input signal is DSD.

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Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)

[Selectable items]

STANDARD

This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format
and playing surround sound.
The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the

input signal and surround back output playback mode.

Dolby

Digital

Source

DTS

Surround

Source

:

Input signal Display

DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL EX

DOLBY DIGITAL

(other than 2ch)

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY DIGITAL+

DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD

DTS (5.1ch)/

DTS-ES Discrete

6.1 /

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 /

DTS 96/24

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master

Audio

DOLBY DIGITAL+PL
DOLBY DIGITAL+PL

/

DOLBY DIGITAL+NEO:X CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+NEO:X MUSIC
DOLBY DIGITAL+NEO:X GAME
DOLBY DIGITAL+PL

DTS SURROUND
DTS+PLgx CINEMA
DTS+PLgx MUSIC
DTS+PLgz
DTS+NEO:X CINEMA
DTS+NEO:X MUSIC
DTS+NEO:X GAME
DTS ES MTRX6.1
DTS ES DSCRT6.1
DTS 96/24

DTS-HD HI RES

DTS-HD MSTR

(z1)

(z2)

(z3)

gx CINEMA
gx MUSIC

gz

Input signal Display

MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN+Dolby EX
MULTI IN+PL

DVD-

Audio,

SACD

z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”

and the speaker configuration is 6.1 channel.

z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”.
z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.
z4 : DTS NEO:X cannot be selected when the input signal is DSD.

For details, see page 66 ~ 68.

PCM(multi ch) /

DSD(multi ch)(z4)

MULTI IN+PL
MULTI IN+PL
MULTI CH IN 7.1
MULTI IN+NEO:X CINEMA
MULTI IN+NEO:X MUSIC
MULTI IN+NEO:X GAME

gx CINEMA
gx MUSIC
gz

NOTE

• DTS NEO:X mode cannot be selected when the sampling frequency
of the input signal is 32 kHz, 64 kHz and 128 kHz.

• Audyssey DSX™ mode can be selected even when the STANDARD
button is pressed.

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Parameters

Parameters can be called out directly by pressing the PARA button on
the main remote control unit.

When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio” contents
are changed.
When configuring the “Audio” settings, refer to
this version of the Owner's Manual instead of the
“Original version”.

a Surround Parameters

Adjust surround sound parameters.
The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes
(vpage 64, 65).

Mode

Select the mode according to the playback source.

n In the PLgx or PLg mode

[Selectable items]

z: Can be selected in the PLg mode.

n In the DTS NEO:X mode

[Selectable items]

Cinema Music Game Pro Logic

Cinema Music Game

Decoder

Select this when playing analog, PCM or other 2 channel sources.
The signals are converted into multi channel signals using the decoders
shown below and played in the Dolby Headphone mode.

n In the THX mode (for 2-channel sources)

[Selectable items]

PLIIx CINEMA PLII CINEMA

n In the DOLBY HEADPHONE mode

z

[Selectable items]

PLII CINEMA PLII MUSIC

Pro Logic

OFF

PLIIz

Cinema EQ

Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding.

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Audio

Adjust various audio parameters.

F Menu tree F

Parameters

Audio

a Surround Parameters
s Tone
d Audyssey Settings
f A-DSX Soundstage
g RESTORER
h Audio Delay

The “Music” mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot
of stereo music.

n In the THX mode (for 2-channel sources)

[Selectable items]

Surround Back ON Surround Back OFF THX Games Mode

n In the THX mode (for Multi-channel sources)

[Selectable items]

THX Surr. EX ES DSCRT ES MTRX

PLIIx Cinema + THX

THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Music Mode

THX Games Mode THX Cinema Surround Back ON

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

DRC

Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).

[Selectable items]

This can be set in the Dolby TrueHD mode.

Auto Low Middle High OFF

D.COMP

Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).

[Selectable items]

When playing DTS sources, this is only displayed for compatible
software.

OFF Low Middle High

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LFE

Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE).

[Variable range]

For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend
setting to the values below.

• Dolby Digital sources: “0 dB”

• DTS movie sources: “0 dB”

• DTS music sources: “–10 dB”

–10dB

~

0dB

Center Gain

Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider
sound.

n In DTS NEO:X mode, “Cinema” or “Game” is selected.

[Variable range]

n In DTS NEO:X mode, “Music” is selected.

[Variable range]

This can be set when playing back a DTS NEO:X.

0.0

0.0

~

~

1.0

0.3

~

1.0

Panorama

Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Dimension

Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance.

[Variable range]

0

~

3

~

6

Center Width

Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider
sound.

[Variable range]

0

~

3

~

7

Delay Time

Adjust delay time to control sound stage size.

[Variable range]

0ms

~

30ms

~

300ms

Effect

Switch effect signal for multi-surround speakers on and off.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Effect Level

Adjust effect signal level.

[Variable range]

Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the
surround signals seems unnatural.

1

~

10

~

15

Room Size

Determine size of acoustic environment.

[Selectable items]

Small Medium small Medium Medium large Large

NOTE

“Room Size” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources
are played.

AFDM

Auto-select surround mode by source.
This function only works for software containing a special identification
signal.
If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX, it is played
in 6.1-channels. If not, it is played in 5.1-channels.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Example : Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag)

• When “AFDM” is set to “ON”, the surround mode is automatically

set to the DOLBY D + PLgx C mode.

• To play in the DOLBY DIGITAL EX mode, set “AFDM” to “OFF” and
“SB CH Out” to “MTRX ON”.

Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags. If the playback
mode does not switch automatically even when “AFDM” is set to
“ON”, set “SB CH Out” to “MTRX ON” or “PLgx CINEMA”.

SB CH Out (for Multi-channel sources)

Select playback mode for surround back channels.

[Selectable items]

z1

ON

z1: Convert the 5.1-channel source of the DTS/DTS-HD input signals

This can be selected when playing the 5.1-channel source of DTS/

z2: This can be selected when “Surround Back” is set to “2spkrs”

z3: This can be selected when “Surround Back” is set to “2spkrs”

MTRX ON PLIIx CINEMA

to the 7.1-channel output recommended by DTS and then play.

DTS-HD.

at the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Speaker
Configuration” setting (vpage 23).

or “1spkr” at the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup”
–“Speaker Configuration” setting.

z2

PLIIx MUSIC

z3

OFF

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When using the surround back speaker, you can change the “SB
CH Out” setting by pressing the STANDARD button.

SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources)

Determine whether to use surround back speakers.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Height Gain

Control the front height channel volume.

[Selectable items]

Low Middle High

NOTE

“Height Gain” is displayed for the following settings.

• When the “Speaker Setup” – “Speaker Configuration” – “Front

Height” setting (vpage 23) is set other than to “None”.

• When surround mode is “PLgz” or the PLgz decoder is used.

Input Channel

Select channel using external input connectors (EXT. IN) for source
being played.

[Selectable items]

Can be selected when GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Audio Setup”–
“EXT. IN Setup”– “Mode” is set to “DSP” (vpage 26).

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Subwoofer Att.

Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN input.

[Selectable items]

Set this to “ON” if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when
playing Super Audio CD.

ON OFF

Subwoofer

Turn subwoofer output on and off.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

s Tone

Adjust the tonal quality of the sound.

Tone Defeat

Turn tone adjustments off.

[Selectable items]

NOTE

• The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT, PURE DIRECT and
HOME THX CINEMA mode.

• “Tone” cannot be set when “Dynamic EQ®” (vpage 41) is set to
“ON”.

Bass

Adjust bass for all channels together.

[Variable range]

Treble

Adjust treble for all channels together.

[Variable range]

“Bass” and “Treble” can be set when “Tone Defeat” is set to “OFF”.

Front

Adjust each front channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

ON OFF

–6dB ~ +6dB

–6dB ~ +6dB

Bass Treble

–6dB ~ +6dB

Surround

Adjust each surround channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

Bass Treble

–6dB ~ +6dB

Surround Back

Adjust each surround back channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

Bass Treble

–6dB ~ +6dB

Front Height

Adjust each front height channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

Bass Treble

–6dB ~ +6dB

Front Wide

Adjust each front wide channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

Bass Treble

–6dB ~ +6dB

Subwoofer

Adjust each subwoofer channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

Bass

–6dB ~ +6dB

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Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

Center

Adjust each center channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

Bass Treble

–6dB ~ +6dB

This can be set individually for the separate surround mode other than
PURE DIRECT, DIRECT and HOME THX CINEMA mode.

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d Audyssey Settings

Audyssey

Audyssey Byp. L/R

Audyssey Flat

Manual

OFF

Set Audyssey MultEQ® XT 32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and
Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. These can be selected after Auto
Setup has been performed.
For additional information on Audyssey technology, please see
page 63.

MultEQ® XT 32

MultEQ® XT 32 corrects both time and frequency response problems
in the listening area based on Auto Setup calibration. We recommend
“Audyssey”.
MultEQ® XT 32 is the prerequisite function for Dynamic EQ® and
Dynamic Volume®.

[Selectable items]

Audyssey

Audyssey Byp. L/R

Audyssey Flat

Manual

OFF

Operating from the main unit or main remote
control unit

Press the ROOM EQ button on the main unit or the EQ button on the
main remote control.

OFF

• When “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” or “Audyssey Flat” is
selected, “ ” lights.

• After running Auto Setup, if the Speaker Configuration, Distance,
Channel Level, and Crossover Frequency have changed without
increasing the number of speakers measured, only “
lights.

: Optimize the frequency response of all

speakers.

: Optimize frequency response of speakers

except front L and R speakers.

: Optimize frequency response of all speakers to

flat response.

: Apply frequency response set with “Manual

EQ” (vpage 27).

: Turn “MultEQ® XT 32” equalizer off.

Audyssey

Manual

Audyssey Byp. L/R

Audyssey Flat

• “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and “Audyssey Flat” can be
selected after the Auto Setup procedure has been performed.

• After performing “Auto Setup”, the “MultEQ® XT 32” setting
automatically becomes “Audyssey”.

• If the settings of speakers for which “None” has been determined
at “Auto Setup” are changed, “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and
“Audyssey Flat” cannot be selected. Either perform Auto Setup
again, or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with “Auto
Setup” – “Parameter Check” – “Restore” (vpage 22).

• When using headphones, “MultEQ® XT 32” is always set to “OFF”.

Dynamic EQ

Solve the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased
by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Works
with MultEQ® XT 32.

[Selectable items]

Press DYNAMIC EQ button.

• “Dynamic EQ®” can only be set when Auto Setup has been
performed.

• After performing “Auto Setup”, the “Dynamic EQ®” setting
automatically becomes “ON”.

• When “MultEQ® XT 32” is set to “OFF” or “Manual”, “Dynamic
EQ®” is automatically set to “OFF”.

• Before running Auto Setup and after running Auto Setup, if the
number of speakers has increased or you pressed DYNAMIC EQ
button, “Run Audyssey” is displayed. In this case, either perform
Auto Setup, or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with
“Auto Setup” – “Parameter Check” – “Restore” (vpage 22).

®

ON OFF

Operating from the main unit

NOTE

• “Dynamic EQ®” cannot be set in the following situations.

• If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.

• After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has

increased from the number of measured speakers.

”

• When you set ”Dynamic EQ®” to ”ON”, “Tone” (vpage 40)
cannot be used.

Reference Level Offset

Audyssey Dynamic EQ® is referenced to the standard film mix level. It
makes adjustments to maintain the reference response and surround
envelopment when the volume is turned down from 0 dB. However,
film reference level is not always used in music or other non-film
content.
Dynamic EQ® Reference Level Offset provides three offsets from the
film level reference (5 dB, 10 dB, and 15 dB) that can be selected when
the mix level of the content is not within the standard.

[Selectable items]

: This is the default setting and should be used when

0dB

listening to movies (Film Ref).

: Select this setting for content that has a very wide

5dB

10dB

15dB

Setting is enabled when “Dynamic EQ®” is “ON” (vpage 41).

dynamic range, such as classical music.

: Select this setting for jazz or other music that has a wider

dynamic range. This setting should also be selected for
TV content as that is usually mixed at 10 dB below film
reference.

: Select this setting for pop/rock music or other program

material that is mixed at very high listening levels and has
a compressed dynamic range.

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Dynamic Volume

Dynamic EQ / Volume : ON Dynamic EQ : ON / Volume : OFF

Dynamic EQ / Volume : OFF

Solve the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, movies
and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.)
by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting.

®

[Selectable items]

: Use Dynamic Volume®.

ON

Dynamic Volume® effect will be at the level of the

“Setting”.

: Do not use Dynamic Volume®.

OFF

Operating from the main unit

Press DYNAMIC EQ button.

Dynamic EQ / Volume : ON

Dynamic EQ / Volume : OFF

• “Dynamic Volume®” can only be set when Auto Setup has been
performed.

• When “MultEQ® XT 32” is set to “OFF” or “Manual”, “Dynamic
Volume®” is automatically set to “OFF”.

• Before running Auto Setup and after running Auto Setup, if the
number of speakers has increased or you pressed DYNAMIC EQ
button, “Run Audyssey” is displayed. In this case, either perform
Auto Setup, or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with
“Auto Setup” – “Parameter Check” – “Restore” (vpage 22).

Dynamic EQ : ON / Volume : OFF

NOTE

“Dynamic Volume®” cannot be set in the following situations.

• If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.

• After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has
increased from the number of measured speakers.

Setting

Set Dynamic Volume® effect.

[Selectable items]

Midnight

Evening

• Can be set when “Dynamic Volume®” (vpage 42) is set to “ON”.

• is displayed when set to “Midnight”, “Evening” or “Day”.

• If “Dynamic Volume
the setting is automatically changed to “Evening”.

• “Setting” can only be set when Auto Setup has been performed.

NOTE

“Setting” cannot be set in the following situations.

• If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.

• After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has
increased from the number of measured speakers.

• If “Dynamic Volume®” setting is “OFF”.

: Most adjustment to loudest and softest sounds.

: Medium adjustment to loudest and softest sound.

: Least adjustment to loudest and softest sounds.

Day

®

” is set to “Yes” in Auto Setup (vpage 20),

f A-DSX Soundstage

Adjust Audyssey DSX™ setting and sound stage parameters.

Audyssey DSX™

Provides more immersive surround sound by adding the new
channels.

[Selectable items]

ON-Height-

ON-Wide-

OFF

Press the STANDARD button on the main unit or STD button on the
main remote control until “A-DSX” is shown in the display.

Stage Width

Adjust sound stage width when using front wide speakers.

[Variable range]

: Turn on A-DSX processing for height expansion.

: Turn on A-DSX processing for wide expansion.

: Do not set Audyssey DSX™.

Operating from the main unit or main remote
control unit

–10

~

0

~

+10

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Mode 1

(RESTORER 64)

Mode 2

(RESTORER 96)

Mode 3

(RESTORER HQ)

Stage Height

Adjust sound stage height when using front height speakers.

[Variable range]

• “Audyssey DSX™” can be set when you are using front height
speakers or front wide speakers.

• “Audyssey DSX™” is only valid when using a center speaker.

• “Audyssey DSX™” is valid when surround mode is STANDARD
mode other than PLgz Height or DTS NEO:X.

• “A-DSX Soundstage” cannot be configured if the HD Audio source
being played includes Front height and Front wide channels. In
this case, the respective channels are played back using the input
signals.

–10

~

0

~

+10

About Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion

(A-DSX)

Audyssey DSX™ is a scalable system that adds new speakers to
improve surround impression.
Starting with a 5.1 system Audyssey DSX™ first adds Wide channels
for the biggest impact on envelopment. Research in human hearing
has proven that information from the Wide channels is much more
critical in the presentation of a realistic soundstage than the Back
Surround channels found in traditional 7.1 systems. Audyssey DSX™
then creates a pair of Height channels to reproduce the next most
important acoustical and perceptual cues. In addition to these new
Wide and Height channels, Audyssey DSX™ applies Surround
Envelopment Processing to enhance the blend between the front
and surround channels.

g RESTORER

This function restores compressed audio signals to how they
were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of
the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound.

[Selectable items]

OFF

(RESTORER 64)

Mode1

(RESTORER 96)

Mode2

(RESTORER HQ)

Mode3

The default setting for “NET/USB” and “iPod” is “Mode3”. All others
are set to “OFF”.

Operating from the main unit or main remote
control unit

During playback, press the RESTORER button on the main unit or the

RSTR button on the main remote control unit.

When set to something other than “OFF”, “ ” is displayed.

OFF

About the RESTORER function

• Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media
Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating
signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The
RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon
compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the
original sound before compression. It also corrects the sense of
volume of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio

signals.

• This is displayed on the GUI menu and can be set when the input
source is set to “NET/USB”, or when analog signals or PCM signals
(fs = 44.1/48 kHz) are input.

h Audio Delay

Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio.

Delay audio.
This sets the delay time for audio signals.

[Variable range]

Operating from the main unit or the main
remote control unit

b The GUI menu is not displayed when carrying out this setting.

q Press the AUDIO DELAY button on the main unit or A. DL button on

the main remote control unit.

w Use the o p button to set.

• This cannot be adjusted when playing in the EXT. IN, DIRECT or
STEREO mode (with “Crossover Frequency” set to “FIXED–THX–”,
“Front” set to “Large”, “Tone Defeat” to “ON” and “MultEQ® XT
32” to “OFF”).

• The adjustment range is 0 to 100 ms when the Auto Lipsync
Correction function is activated.

0ms

~

200ms

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Getting Started Connections Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsSetup

Quick Select

Shows information about “Quick Select” settings.

Information

When this unit is upgraded, the “Status” or
“Quick Select” contents are changed.
To check items related to “Status” or “Quick
Select”, refer to this version of the Owner's
Manual instead of the “Original version”.

Status

Shows information about current settings.

F Menu tree F

Information

Status

a MAIN ZONE
s ZONE2/3/4

a MAIN ZONE

Shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE.
The items displayed differ according to the input source.

[Items to be checked]

Select Source Name Surround Mode Rec Select

Video Select i/p Scaler Input Mode Source Level

MultEQ® XT 32 Dynamic EQ

RESTORER

etc.

®

Dynamic Volume

®

F Menu tree F

Information

Quick Select

Quick Select 1

Quick Select 2

Quick Select 3

[Items to be checked]

Select Source Input Mode MultEQ® XT 32 Dynamic EQ

Dynamic Volume

Volume Level Name

For instructions on storing settings at Quick Select 1 to 3, see mpage

AVC-A1HD

65

®

Auto Surround Mode setting

, mpage 67

AVP-A1HD

.

®

s ZONE2/3/4

Shows information about settings for multi-zone.

[Items to be checked]

Power Select Source Volume Level

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Other Operations and

SOURCE SELECT INPUT MODE

INPUT
MODE

[ AMP]

SOURCE

SELECT

SOURCE
SELECT

Functions

Convenient Functions

Set the DENON LINK settings of the player to “4th”.

5

b For setting instructions, refer to the player’s operating

instructions.

Set the HDMI control function of this player to

6

“On”.

b For setting instructions, refer to the player’s operating

instructions.

Getting Started Connections Setup Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsOther Operations

(Main remote control unit) (Sub remote control unit)

About the button names in these explanations

< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

When the upgrade is completed, you will be able
to enjoy high quality playback using DENON
LINK 4th, audio signal transmission developed
by DENON.

Playback of Blu-ray Disc HD audio using DENON LINK 4th

When playing a Blu-ray Disc, you can enjoy jitter-free playback of
the HD audio.

Connect this unit to a DENON LINK 4th compatible

1

Blu-ray Disc player using a DENON LINK cable and
HDMI cable.

b For connection instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s

operating instructions.

Assign “DENON LINK” to each of the input sources.

2

: “Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Assign” –

“Digital” – “DENON LINK”

(vmpage 43

Assign the HDMI input terminals used to connect the

3

player to the input source.

: “Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Assign” –

“HDMI” – “1” ~ “6”

(vmpage 43

Set the HDMI control function of this unit to “ON”.

AVC-A1HD

AVC-A1HD

, mpage 46

, mpage 45

AVP-A1HD

AVP-A1HD

4

: “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control”

– “Control” –“ON” (vmpage 31)

Select the input source assigned in operations 2 and 3

7

using SOURCE SELECT.

The “ ” indicator lights on the display.

In INPUT MODE, set the audio input mode to

8

“Auto”.

b When a Blu-ray Disc is played, it is automatically played back using

DENON LINK 4th.

NOTE

Jitter-free playback can only be used when the audio input
mode is set to “Auto”.

Select the surround mode.

9

Play back a Blu-ray Disc.

Playback starts according to the type of input signal and surround

10

mode.
During jitter-free playback, the DENON LINK CLOCK CONTROL
indicator on the player lights.

b For instructions on the operations, refer to the player’s operating

)

)

instructions.

b This display may differ depending on the player. For details, refer to

the player’s operating instructions.

Set the input mode to “Auto”, and all discs other than Blu-ray Discs are
automatically played back using DENON LINK 3rd.

NOTE

• When the input mode is set to “HDMI”, jitter-free playback cannot be
used. Playback is in HDMI.

• When the input mode is set to “Digital”, playback is fixed to the
DENON LINK 3rd mode and Blu-ray Disc audio cannot be played
back.

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Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations

When the upgrade is performed, “Amp assignment settings” and “Multi­zone connection method” are returned to the default settings.
When configuring the “Amp Assign/Multi-Zone Connections and Operations”
settings, refer to this version of the Owner's Manual instead of the “Original
version” .

This unit is compatible with the following types of playback:

• Multi-zone playback (ZONE2 & ZONE3)

• Bi-amp playback (front speaker)

• Bi-wiring playback (front speaker)

NOTE

• For bi-amp and bi-wiring playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection.

• When conducting bi-amp or bi-wiring playback, remove the short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the
speaker terminals.

Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function

The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the this unit to
the speaker outputs for the different zones.
Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 16”, then set the corresponding
“Amp Assign” mode at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” (vpage 28).
Connect the speakers as described at “Speaker connections”.

With “Setting 2” to “Setting 6”, “Setting 8” to “Setting 10”, “Setting 12” and “Setting 13”, it is possible
to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 9.1/7.1-channel mode and the multi-zone mode without
changing the speaker connections.

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Setting 1:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

F 9.1-channel playback

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE

z1

Normal

(Settings for upgrade)

MAIN ZONE

or

z2

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front
Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” –
“Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings
(vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” –
“Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings
(vpage 28

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

Speaker to connect

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

R L R L R L R L R L

FR

FL C

SR SL

SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

SBR

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

SBL

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

Speaker abbreviations

G

H

FL : Front speaker (L) SL : Surround speaker (L) FHL : Front height speaker (L)
FR : Front speaker (R) SR : Surround speaker (R) FHR : Front height speaker (R)
C : Center speaker SBL : Surround back speaker (L) FWL : Front wide speaker (L)
SW : Subwoofer SBR : Surround back speaker (R) FWR : Front wide speaker (R)

Audio output speakers

Speaker

Amp
Assign mode

Normal

FRONT

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S

CENTER

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

ZONE2 ZONE3

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Setting 2:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

Z2L Z2R

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

Z2L Z2R

With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback
F Multi-zone playback

• 7.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

ZONE2

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

Speaker to connect

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

FR

FL C

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

SR SL

SBR

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

SBL

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

Z2R

Z2L

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

z1

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF button.

z1

+

ZONE2

ZONE2 ON

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

+

ZONE2

ZONE2 ON

Press ZONE2

z2

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

ON/OFF button.

z2

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

Pre out terminal

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

Speaker to connect

Audio output speakers

Speaker

Amp
Assign mode

ZONE2

ZONE2 OFF

ZONE2 ON

FRONT

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S

CENTER

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

ZONE2 ZONE3

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Setting 3:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

Z3L Z3R

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

Z3L Z3R

With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback
F Multi-zone playback

• 7.1-channel playback + ZONE3 stereo playback

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

ZONE3

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

Speaker to connect

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

FR

FL C

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

SR SL

SBR

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

SBL

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

Z3R

Z3L

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

z1

Press ZONE3

ON/OFF button.

z1

+

ZONE3

ZONE3 ON

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

+

ZONE3

ZONE3 ON

Press ZONE3

z2

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

ON/OFF button.

z2

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

Pre out terminal

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

Speaker to connect

Audio output speakers

Speaker

Amp
Assign mode

ZONE3

ZONE3 OFF

ZONE3 ON

FRONT

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S

CENTER

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

ZONE2 ZONE3

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Setting 4:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

Z2

Z3

Z2

Z3

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

Z2

Z3

Z2

Z3

With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback
F Multi-zone playback

• 7.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3

z1

ZONE (MONO)

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF or

ZONE3 ON/OFF

button.

z1

+

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 OFF /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 ON

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

Audio output speakers

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

Z3

MONO

MONO

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

Z2

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF or

ZONE3 ON/OFF

button.

z2

+

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 OFF /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 ON

Amp
Assign mode

ZONE (MONO)

ZONE2 OFF /

ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 ON /

ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 OFF /

ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /

ZONE3 ON

Speaker

FRONT

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

ZONE2 ZONE3

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L Monaural Monaural

S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S

0

Setting 5:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

Z3L Z3R

Z2L Z2R

Z3L Z3R

FL

SW C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

Z2L Z2R

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

Z3L Z3R

Z2L Z2R

Z3L Z3R

FL

SW C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

Z2L Z2R

With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback
F Multi-zone playback

• 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback + ZONE3 stereo playback

• 3.1-channel playback + ZONE3 stereo playback

• 7.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

Speaker to connect

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

FR

FL C

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

SR SL

SBR

SBL Z3R

AMP ASSIGN-2

Z3L Z2R

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

FH/FW/

Z2L

Amp Assign mode :

ZONE2/ZONE3

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF or

ZONE3 ON/OFF

z1

button.

+

z1

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF or

ZONE3 ON/OFF

button.

z2

+

ZONE2 OFF /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 OFF /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 OFF

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

Audio output speakers

Amp
Assign mode

ZONE2/ZONE3

ZONE2 OFF /

ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 ON /

ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 OFF /

ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /

ZONE3 ON

Speaker

FRONT

SURR.

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S

S S S S S

S S S S S S S

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

ZONE2 ZONE3

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

, 29

) in the GUI menu.



Setting 6:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

Z3

Z2

Z3

FL

SW C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

Z2

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

Z3

Z2

Z3

FL

SW C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

Z2

With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback
F Multi-zone playback

• 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback

• 3.1-channel playback + ZONE3 monaural playback

• 7.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3

z1

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3

z2

ZONE2/3 (MONO)

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF or

ZONE3 ON/OFF

button.

+

z1

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF or

ZONE3 ON/OFF

button.

ZONE2 OFF /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 OFF /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 ON

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

Audio output speakers

Amp
Assign mode

ZONE2/3 (MONO)

ZONE2 OFF /

ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 ON /

ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 OFF /

ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /

ZONE3 ON

Speaker

FRONT

SURR.

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L Monaural Monaural

S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S

S S S S

S S S S S

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

Z3

MONO

FRONT

WIDE

AMP ASSIGN-2

Z3

MONO

MONO

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

ZONE2 ZONE3

FH/FW/

Z2

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

Z2

MONO

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2

+

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 OFF



Setting 7:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

F Making bi-wiring connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN

ZONE and conducting 9.1-channel playback

(switching with other modes not possible)

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

z1

Bi-Wiring

or

z2

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front
Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” –
“Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings
(vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” –
“Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings
(vpage 28

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

Audio output speakers

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

FR

Bi-Wiring

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

FL

Amp
Assign mode

Bi-Wiring

Speaker

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

ZONE2 ZONE3

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S



Setting 8:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

Z2L Z2R

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

Z2L Z2R

With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback
F Multi-zone playback

• Bi-wiring connection 7.1 channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

z1

Bi & ZONE2

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF button.

z1

ZONE2

+

ZONE2 ON

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

FR

Bi-Wiring

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

FL

Z2R Z2L

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF button.

z2

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

+

ZONE2

ZONE2 ON

Audio output speakers

Speaker

Amp
Assign mode

Bi & ZONE2

ZONE2 OFF

ZONE2 ON

FRONT

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S

Bi-Wiring

S S
S S

Bi-Wiring

S S

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

ZONE2 ZONE3

CENTER

S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S



Setting 9:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

Z3L Z3R

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

Z3L Z3R

With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback
F Multi-zone playback

• Bi-wiring connection 7.1 channel playback + ZONE3 stereo playback

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

z1

Bi & ZONE3

Press ZONE3

ON/OFF button.

z1

ZONE3

+

ZONE3 ON

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

FR

Bi-Wiring

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

FL

Z3R Z3L

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2

Press ZONE3

ON/OFF button.

z2

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

+

ZONE3

ZONE3 ON

Audio output speakers

Speaker

Amp
Assign mode

Bi & ZONE3

ZONE3 OFF

ZONE3 ON

FRONT

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S

Bi-Wiring

S S
S S

Bi-Wiring

S S

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

ZONE2 ZONE3

CENTER

S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S



FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

Z2

Z3

Z2

Z3

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

FL

SW C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

Z2

Z3

Z2

Z3

Setting 10:

With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback
F Multi-zone playback

• 7.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback with bi-wiring
connections

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3

z1

Bi & ZONE (MONO)

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF or

ZONE3 ON/OFF

button.

z1

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 OFF

+

ZONE2 OFF /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 ON

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

Audio output speakers

FR

Bi-Wiring

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

FL

Z3

MONO

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

Z2

MONO

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2

Press ZONE2

ON/OFF or

ZONE3 ON/OFF

button.

z2

+

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 OFF /
ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /
ZONE3 ON

Amp
Assign mode

Bi & ZONE (MONO)

ZONE2 OFF /

ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 ON /

ZONE3 OFF

ZONE2 OFF /

ZONE3 ON

ZONE2 ON /

ZONE3 ON

Speaker

FRONT

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

ZONE2 ZONE3

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L Monaural Monaural

S S

S S S S S S S

Bi-Wiring

S S
S S

S S S S S S S

S S S S S S

Bi-Wiring

S S
S S

S S S S S S

S S S S S S

Bi-Wiring

S S
S S

S S S S S S

S S S S S S S

Bi-Wiring

S S

S S S S S S S



Setting 11:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN

ZONE and conducting 9.1-channel playback

(switching with other modes not possible)

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

z1

Bi-Amp

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front
Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” –
“Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings

or

z2

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front

(vpage 28

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” –
“Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings
(vpage 28

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

Audio output speakers

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

FR

Bi-Amp

SBR SBL FHR FHL

SBR SBL FWR FWL

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

FL

Amp
Assign mode

Bi-Amp

Speaker

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

ZONE2 ZONE3

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S



Setting 12:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FR

FHL

FHR

FL

SL SR

FL

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FRFL

FWL FWR

SL SR

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FRFL

FWL FWR

SL SR

With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback
F Switching between bi-wiring playback using speakers exclusively for 2-

channel playback

Switching ················Surround Mode switching

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

2CH Bi-Wiring

Press DIRECT/

STEREO button.

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

FR

Bi-Wiring

FL

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

FR FL

Bi-Wiring

z1

z1

Press STANDARD

button.

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

Press DIRECT/

STEREO button.

z2

Press STANDARD

button.

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

Speaker to connect

Audio output speakers

Speaker

Amp
Assign mode

2CH Bi-Wiring

For 2-channel playback

For multi channel

playback

FRONT

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S

Bi-Wiring

S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S

CENTER

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

ZONE2 ZONE3



Setting 13:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FR

FHL

FHR

FL

SL SR

FL

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FRFL

FWL FWR

SL SR

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FRFL

FWL FWR

SL SR

With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback
F Switching between bi-amp playback using speakers exclusively for 2-

channel playback

Switching ················Surround Mode switching

Amp Assign mode :

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

2ch Bi-Amp

Press DIRECT/

STEREO button.

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

FR

Bi-Amp

FL

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

FR FL

Bi-Amp

z1

z1

Press STANDARD

button.

MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE

Press DIRECT/

STEREO button.

z2

Press STANDARD

button.

z1 :

To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2 :

To connect front wide speakers, select “Front Wide” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28

z2

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

, 29

) in the GUI menu.

Speaker to connect

Audio output speakers

Speaker

Amp
Assign mode

2ch Bi-Amp

For 2-channel playback

For multi channel

playback

FRONT

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S

Bi-Amp

S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S

CENTER

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

FHR FHL

FWR FWL

ZONE2 ZONE3



Setting 14:

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FHL

FHR

SL SR

FL

SW

SBL SBR

C FR

FWL FWR

SL SR

F 9.1 channel playback when front height speakers are connected to the

speaker terminals of this unit

Setting 15:

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

F 9.1 channel playback when front wide speakers are connected to the

speaker terminals of this unit

Amp Assign mode :

Front Height

MAIN ZONE

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL FHR FHL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

AMP ASSIGN-2

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect SBR SBL

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

FH/FW/

Amp Assign mode :

Front Wide

MAIN ZONE

Speaker connections
n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR SL FWR FWL

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

AMP ASSIGN-2

n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals

Pre out terminal

Speaker to connect SBR SBL

FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL FHR/FWR FHL/FWL

FH/FW/

Audio output speakers

Amp
Assign mode

Front Height

Speaker

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

ZONE2 ZONE3

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S S S S S S S S

Audio output speakers

Speaker

Amp
Assign mode

Front Wide

0

FRONT

CENTER

SURR.

SURR.

BACK

FRONT

HEIGHT

FRONT

WIDE

ZONE2 ZONE3

R L R L R L R L R L R L R L

S S S S S S S S S

Setting 16:

F Free assign

n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

Speaker terminal

Amp Assign
mode

Free Assign

z1 :

Displayed when “Front Height” is selected in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28
29

) in the GUI menu.

z2 :

Displayed when “Front Wide” is selected in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings (vpage 28
29

) in the GUI menu.

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

FL FL FL FL FL FL FL

FR FR FR FR FR FR FR

C C C C C C C

SL SL SL SL SL SL SL

SR SR SR SR SR SR SR

SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL

SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR

FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1
FHRz1 FHRz1 FHRz1 FHRz1 FHRz1 FHRz1 FHRz1
FWLz2 FWLz2 FWLz2 FWLz2 FWLz2 FWLz2 FWLz2

FWRz2 FWRz2 FWRz2 FWRz2 FWRz2 FWRz2 FWRz2

Z2L Z2L Z2L Z2L Z2L Z2L Z2L

Z2R Z2R Z2R Z2R Z2R Z2R Z2R

Z3L Z3L Z3L Z3L Z3L Z3L Z3L

Z3R Z3R Z3R Z3R Z3R Z3R Z3R

SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN

FH/FW/

AMP ASSIGN-2

NOTE

The above is an example of the selectable channels when “Stereo” is set for the ZONE2 and ZONE3 channel setting.
If “Mono” is selected, “Z2 (MONO)” and “Z3 (MONO)” are displayed.

,

,



Other Information

z1

z2

45˚

FHRFHL

FL

FR

SL

SR

FWL

FWR

SW

1

SW

2

C

SBL SBR

z

1

z

2

z

3

z

5

z

4

Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Troubleshooting SpecificationsInformation

About Speaker Installation

This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSX™ (vpage 63), Dolby
Pro Logic gz (vpage 63) and DTS NEO:X (vpage 63), which
offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation.
When using Audyssey DSX™, install front wide speakers or front
height speakers.
When using Dolby Pro Logic gz, install front height speakers.

Install the surround back speakers in a position 60 to 90 cm higher
than ear level.

Front height
speaker

• Point slightly
downwards

At least 1 m

Front

speaker

z1 : Recommended for Dolby Pro Logic gz
z2 : Recommended for Audussey DSX™

Surround speaker

Front wide
speaker

As seen from the side

G

60 ~ 90 cm

Surround back
speaker

• Point slightly
downwards

H

When surround back/front height/front wide speakers are installed

Listening

position

z

1 22° ~ 30°

z

4 90° ~ 110°

FL : Front speaker (L) SBL : Surround back speaker (L)
FR : Front speaker (R) SBR : Surround back speaker (R)
C : Center speaker FHL : Front height speaker (L)
SW : Subwoofer FHR : Front height speaker (R)
SL : Surround speaker (L) FWL : Front wide speaker (L)
SR : Surround speaker (R) FWR : Front wide speaker (R)

z

2 22° ~ 45°

z

5 135° ~ 150°

Speaker abbreviations

G

z

3 55° ~ 60°

H

About DENON LINK 4th

DENON LINK 4th adds high-quality playback of HD audio in addition to
the outstanding performance of DENON LINK 3rd, high quality audio
signal transmission technology developed by DENON.
By connecting an AV amp and Blu-ray Disc player that both support
DENON LINK 4th with a DENON LINK cable (supplied with the Blu-ray
Disc player) and HDMI cable (sold separately), you can control the Blu­ray Disc player using the master clock signal sent from the AV amp.
As D/A conversion is performed by the AV amp master clock, there
are no effects of clock jitter from the HDMI transfer, enabling jitter
free playback. Sound localization becomes clearer, producing the clear
sense of space in the sound images that can only be achieved from
HD audio.



Surround

This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets
you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same
sense of presence as in a movie theater.

Dolby Surround

Dolby Pro Logic gz

This mode can be selected when a Dolby Pro Logic gz decoder is
used to play back 2-channel source in 7.1-channel surround sound with
added front height channel.
By adding a front height channel, the vertical expression is emphasized,
improving the three-dimensionality of the sound.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

DTS Surround

DTS NEO:X™ Surround

This matrix decoding technology uses the DTS NEO:X decoder to
playback 2-channel source or 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel surround sources as
a maximum of 11.1 channel surround sound.
There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema”
suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimized for playing
games.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent No’s: 5,956,674;
5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535; 6,226,616; 7,212,872; 7,003,467;
7,272,567; 7,668,723; 7,392,195; 7,930,184; 7,333,929; 7,548,853;
7,283,634 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and
pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. ©DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.

Audyssey

Audyssey Dynamic EQ

Dynamic EQ® solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as
volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and
room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ® works in tandem with
Audyssey MultEQ® XT 32 to provide well-balanced sound for every
listener at any volume level.

®

Audyssey MultEQ® XT 32

MultEQ® XT 32 is a room equalization solution that calibrates any
audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every
listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements,
MultEQ® XT 32 calculates an equalization solution that corrects for
both time and frequency response problems in the listening area and
also performs a fully automated surround system setup.

Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™
(Audyssey DSX™)

Audyssey DSX™ is a scalable system that adds new speakers to
improve surround impression. Audyssey DSX™ first adds Wide
channels for the biggest impact on envelopment and then creates
Height channels to reproduce the next most important acoustical
and perceptual cues. Surround Envelopment Processing is used to
enhance the blend between the front and surround channels.

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™.
U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® XT 32
is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey
Dynamic EQ® is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume® is a registered trademark of
Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey DSX™ is a trademark of
Audyssey Laboratories.

For more information, visit www.audyssey.com.

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Audyssey Dynamic Volume

Dynamic Volume® solves the problem of large variations in volume
level between television programs, commercials, and between the soft
and loud passages of movies. Audyssey Dynamic EQ® is integrated
into Dynamic Volume® so that as the playback volume is adjusted
automatically, the perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround
impression, and dialog clarity remain the same.

®

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Surround Modes and Parameters

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Surround mode

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT (2ch)
PURE DIRECT, DIRECT (5.1ch)
DSD DIRECT
DSD MULTI DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT
STEREO
EXT. IN
MULTI CH IN
WIDE SCREEN

HOME THX CINEMA (2ch)

HOME THX CINEMA (5.1ch)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S S (NOTE2) S (Cinema)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz S D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S
DTS NEO:X
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus
DOLBY TrueHD
DTS SURROUND
DTS 96/24
DTS-HD
7CH STEREO
SUPER STADIUM
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
CLASSIC CONCERT
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
DOLBY HEADPHONE

S : Signal / Adjustable
D : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting

z

1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.

z

2 : When playing Dolby TrueHD signal.

z

3 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD.

z

4 : When playing Dolby Digital signals.

Front

Center

L/R

S D S (OFF) S (Auto)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB)
S
S D D D S (0dB)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB)
S D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB)
S D D D D
S D D D D D D S (0dB) S S (NOTE3) S (NOTE4)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB) S (OFF)

S D D D D D

S D D D D D D S (0dB) S (ON) S

S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (NOTE1) S
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (NOTE3) S (NOTE4)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (NOTE3) S (NOTE4)
S D D D D D D S (Auto) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (NOTE3) S (NOTE4)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S S (NOTE3) S (NOTE4)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S S (NOTE3) S (NOTE4)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S S (NOTE3) S (NOTE4)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB) S (Medium)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB) S (Medium)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB) S (Medium)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB) S (Medium)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB) S (Medium)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB) S (Medium)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB) S (Medium)
S D D D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0dB) S (Medium)
S S

Surround

L/R

Channel output Parameters (default values are shown in parentheses)

Surround back

L/R

Front height

L/R

NOTE1 : This parameter is availabe when the GUI menu “Parameters” – “Audio” – “Surround Parameters” – “Mode” is set to “Cinema” (
NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when the GUI menu “Parameters” – “Audio” – “Surround Parameters” – “Mode” is set to “Cinema” or “Pro Logic” (

NOTE3 : This parameter can be used when the “Parameters” – “Audio” – “Surround Parameters” – “SB CH Out” setting of GUI menu is set to “OFF”, “ON”, “MTRX

NOTE4 : This can be set when a DTS NEO:X decoder (+NEO:X) is used.

Front wide

38).

ON” or “PL

L/R

Subwoofer

gx CINEMA”, or when a DTS NEO:X decoder is used and the “Mode” setting is “Cinema” (vpage 38, 39).

D. COMP

z1

DRC

z2

LFE

z3

AFDM

SB CH Out Cinema EQ.

z4

Mode

S

(PLgx CINEMA)

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Decoder Room Size

S

vpage 38).

vpage

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Surround Mode

Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT (2ch)

S S (NOTE7) S (NOTE7) S (NOTE7)

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT (5.1ch)
DSD DIRECT

S

DSD MULTI DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT
STEREO
EXT. IN
MULTI CH IN
WIDE SCREEN

S (ON, 10) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

HOME THX CINEMA (2ch)
HOME THX CINEMA (5.1ch)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz
DTS NEO:X
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus
DOLBY TrueHD
DTS SURROUND
DTS 96/24
DTS-HD
7CH STEREO
SUPER STADIUM
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
CLASSIC CONCERT
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX

S (10) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S (10) S (NOTE8) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S (10) S (NOTE9) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S (10) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S (10) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S (10) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S (10) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S (10) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

DOLBY HEADPHONE

S : Signal / Adjustable

z

5 : This item cannot be set when the GUI menu “Parameters” – “Audio” –

“Audyssey Settings” – “MultEQ® XT 32” is set to “OFF” (

z

6 : This item cannot be set when the GUI menu “Parameters” – “Audio” –

“Audyssey Settings” – “Dynamic EQ®” is set to “OFF” (

z

7 : This item can be set when the input signal is analog, PCM 48 kHz or 44.1

kHz.

vpage 41).

vpage 41).

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Parameters (default values are shown in parentheses)

PRO LOGIC

Panorama

S (OFF) S (3) S (3) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S (OFF) S (3) S (3) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

NOTE5 : This can be set when a PL
NOTE6 : Default value for “DTS NEO:X Cinema” or “DTS NEO:X Game” :
Default value for “DTS NEO:X Music” : 0.3
NOTE7 : This parameter is availabe when the GUI menu “Auto Setup” – “Option” – “Direct Mode” is set to “ON”(
NOTE8 : In this mode, the “Tone Defeat” setting is “OFF”, Bass is +6 dB, and Treble is 0 dB. (Default)
NOTE9 : In this mode, the “Tone Defeat” setting is “OFF”, Bass is +6 dB, and Treble is +4 dB. (Default)

MUSIC mode only

II/IIx

Dimension

Center Width Center Gain Subwoofer Att.

Height Gain

S (NOTE5) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

S (Medium) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

S (NOTE5) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF)
S (NOTE5) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF)
S (NOTE5) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF)
S (NOTE5) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF)
S (NOTE5) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF)
S (NOTE5) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF)

gz decoder (+PLgz) is used.

DTS NEO:X EXT. IN mode only

S

S (NOTE6) S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

1.0

Tone MultEQ® XT 32

S (NOTE7) S (NOTE7) S (NOTE7)

S (NOTE7) S (NOTE7) S (NOTE7)

S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

vpage 22).

Dynamic EQ

®

z5

Dynamic Volume

z6

®

RESTORER

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z7

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Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals

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Button

Surround mode

HOME THX CINEMA

ES DSCRT6.1 + THX
ES MTRX6.1 + THX

THX SURROUND EX

THX Ultra2 Cinema

THX Music Mode

THX Games Mode

THX Cinema
PLgx C + THX z4 S S S S S S S S S S S S S
PLg C + THX S S S S

DOLBY PL + THX
PLgz + THX z5 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

STANDARD

DTS SURROUND

DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD HI RES
DTS ES DSCRT6.1
DTS ES MTRX6.1
DTS SURROUND
DTS 96/24
DTS (–HD) + PLgx CINEMA z3 S S S S
DTS (–HD) + PLgx MUSIC z1 S S S S
DTS (–HD) + PLgz z5 S S S S S
DTS(-HD) + NEO:X CINEMA
DTS(-HD) + NEO:X MUSIC
DTS(-HD) + NEO:X GAME
DTS NEO:X CINEMA
DTS NEO:X MUSIC
DTS NEO:X GAME
Audyssey DSX™

F : Mode selectable in initial status
S : Selectable mode

Input signals

Note

ANALOG

PCM DTS-HD DTS

PCM

(multi ch)

PCM
(2ch)

DTS-HD

Master Audio

DTS-HD

High Resolution

Audio

DTS ES DSCRT

(With Flag)

DTS ES MTRX

(With Flag)

z8

DTS

(5.1ch)

DTS

96/24

DOLBY
TrueHD

DOLBY

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Plus

DOLBY DIGITAL

EX

(With Flag)

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL

EX

(With no Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(5.1/5/4/3ch)

DOLBY DIGITAL

z1 S
z2 u
z1 S S S D S S
z3 S S S S S S S S S S
z3 S S S S S S S S S S
z3 S S S S S S S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S S S S S

S S S S

F

F
z1 F
z2 u F

S

F

F

F

z6 S S S S S
z6 S S S S S
z6 S S S S S
z7 S S S
z7 S S S
z7 S S S

S S S S S

z

1 : This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None” (vpage 23).

z

2 : This cannot be selected when the “Speaker Configuration” settings are set to anything other than “Front”, “Center”, “Surround” and “Surround Back (1spkr)”.

z

3 : This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None” (vpage 23).

z

4 : For input signals other than 2 channel signals, this mode cannot be selected when surround back speaker is set to “1spkr” or “None” (vpage 23).

z

5 : This mode is not available when the front height speaker setup is set to “None” (vpage 23).

z

6 : When the surround back speaker, front height speaker and front wide speaker are all set to “None”, this cannot be selected (vpage 23).

z

7 : This cannot be selected for 2-channel playback when only front speakers are used.

z

8 : When using DTS ES MTRX signal input, only u can be selected when the “Speaker Configuration” settings are set to “Front”, “Center”, “Surround” and “Surround Back (1spkr)”

(vpage 23). Also, only can be selected when the “Speaker Configuration” setting is “Surround Back (2spkrs)”, “Front Height” and “Front Wide” (vpage 23).

(2ch)

Super Audio CD

DSD

(multi ch)

S
S
S
S
S
S

DSD

(2ch)

S

S

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Button

Surround mode

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY TrueHD
DOLBY DIGITAL+

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

DOLBY (D+) (HD) +EX

DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgx CINEMA

DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgx MUSIC

DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgz

DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) + NEO:X CINEMA

DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) + NEO:X MUSIC

DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) + NEO:X GAME
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME z1 z7 S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC z7 S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME z7 S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz HEIGHT z5 S S S S
Audyssey DSX™
DOLBY PRO LOGICgx CINEMA A-DSX
DOLBY PRO LOGICgx MUSIC A-DSX z1 z7 z9 S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGICgx GAME A-DSX z1 z7 z9 S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGICg CINEMA A-DSX z7z9 S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGICg MUSIC A-DSX z7 z9 S S S S
DOLBY PRO LOGICg GAME A-DSX z7 z9 S S S S

DOLBY PRO LOGIC A-DSX

DOLBY HEADPHONE

F : Mode selectable in initial status
D : Mode fixed when “AFDM” is “ON”
S : Selectable mode

Input signals

Note

ANALOG

PCM DTS-HD DTS

PCM

(multi ch)

PCM
(2ch)

DTS-HD

Master Audio

DTS-HD

High Resolution

Audio

DTS ES DSCRT

(With Flag)

DTS ES MTRX

(With Flag)

DTS

(5.1ch)

DTS

96/24

DOLBY
TrueHD

DOLBY

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Plus

DOLBY

DIGITAL EX

(With Flag)

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY

DIGITAL EX

(With no Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(5.1/5/4/3ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL (2ch)

Super Audio CD

DSD

(multi ch)

DSD
(2ch)

F

F

S F F
z1 S S S
z1 S S
z3 S S D F S S
z1 S S S S S
z5 S S S S S
z6 S S S S S
z6 S S S S S
z6 S S S S S

z1 z7 S S F S
z1 z7 S S S S

z7 S S S S

z7 S S S S

z9 S S S S S

z1 z7 z9 S S S S

z7 z9 S S S S

z10 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

z

1 : This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None” (vpage 23).

z

3 : This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None” (vpage 23).

z

5 : This mode is not available when the front height speaker setup is set to “None” (vpage 23).

z

6 : When the surround back speaker, front height speaker and front wide speaker are all set to “None”, this cannot be selected (vpage 23).

z

7 : This cannot be selected for 2-channel playback when only front speakers are used.

z

9 : This mode is not available when the front height speaker and front wide speaker setup is set to “None” (vpage 23).

z

10 : You can select this when the headphone plug is inserted into the headphone jack.

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Button

Surround mode

STANDARD

MULTI CH IN

MULTI CH IN

MULTI CH IN 7.1
MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC z1 S S
MULTI IN + DOLBY EX
MULTI IN + PLgz z5 S S
MULTI IN + NEO:X CINEMA
MULTI IN + NEO:X MUSIC

MULTI IN + NEO:X GAME

Audyssey DSX™

DIRECT

DIRECT
DSD DIRECT
DSD MULTI DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT

PURE DIRECT

PURE DIRECT
DSD PURE DIRECT
DSD MULTI PURE

MULTI CH PURE DIRECT

DSP SIMULATION

7CH STEREO
WIDE SCREEN
SUPER STADIUM
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
CLASSIC CONCERT
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX

STEREO

STEREO

F : Mode selectable in initial status
S : Selectable mode

Input signals

Note

ANALOG

PCM DTS-HD DTS

PCM

(multi ch)

PCM
(2ch)

DTS-HD

Master Audio

DTS-HD

High Resolution

Audio

DTS ES DSCRT

(With Flag)

F

DTS ES MTRX

(With Flag)

DTS

(5.1ch)

DTS

96/24

DOLBY
TrueHD

DOLBY

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Plus

DOLBY

DIGITAL EX

(With Flag)

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY

DIGITAL EX

(With no Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(5.1/5/4/3ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL (2ch)

Super Audio CD

DSD

(multi ch)

F

DSD
(2ch)

z1 F
z3 S S

z1 S S

z6 S
z6 S
z6 S
z9 S S

S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

S

S

S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

S

S

z11 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

F S F S S S S S S S S S S S S S F

z

1 : This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None” (vpage 23).

z

3 : This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None” (vpage 23).

z

5 : This mode is not available when the front height speaker setup is set to “None” (vpage 23).

z

6 : When the surround back speaker, front height speaker and front wide speaker are all set to “None”, this cannot be selected (vpage 23).

z

9 : This mode is not available when the front height speaker and front wide speaker setup is set to “None” (vpage 23).

z

11 : If the surround back speaker, front height speaker and front wide speaker setup is set to “None” and when using headphones, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.

When surround back speakers and front height speakers, or surround back speakers and front wide speakers are used, “9CH STEREO” is displayed.

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S

S

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Relationship Between Amp Assign Setting and Speaker Output

STEREO or DIRECT (2ch) Mode

Status Speaker terminal

Setting

2CH Bi-Wiring

2CH Bi-Amp

Surround mode SURR. SURR. BACK AMP ASSIGN

STEREO/DIRECT – – FL/FR FL/FR

Other SL/SR SBL/SBR – –

STEREO/DIRECT – – FL/FR FL/FR

Other SL/SR SBL/SBR – –

FH/FW/AMP

ASSIGN-2

Multi-Zone Power On/Off

Status Speaker terminal

Setting

ZONE2

ZONE3

ZONE

(MONO)

Bi & ZONE2

Bi & ZONE3

Bi & ZONE

(MONO)

ZONE2/

ZONE3

ZONE2/3

(MONO)

ZONE2 ZONE3 SURR. SURR. BACK AMP ASSIGN

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON SL/SR – – Z2 L/R

OFF SL/SR – – Z2 L/R

ON SL/SR SBL/SBR – –

OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR – –

ON SL/SR – – Z3 L/R

OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR – –

ON SL/SR – – Z3 L/R

OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR – –

ON SL/SR – – Z2/Z3

OFF SL/SR – – Z2

ON SL/SR – – Z3

OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR – –

ON SL/SR – FL/FR Z2 L/R

OFF SL/SR – FL/FR Z2 L/R

ON SL/SR SBL/SBR FL/FR –

OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR FL/FR –

ON SL/SR – FL/FR Z3 L/R

OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR FL/FR –

ON SL/SR – FL/FR Z3 L/R

OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR FL/FR –

ON SL/SR – FL/FR Z2/Z3

OFF SL/SR – FL/FR Z2

ON SL/SR – FL/FR Z3

OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR FL/FR –

ON – – Z3 L/R Z2 L/R

OFF SL/SR – – Z2 L/R

ON – – Z3 L/R –

OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR – –

ON – – Z3(MONO) Z2(MONO)

OFF SL/SR – – Z2(MONO)

ON – – Z3(MONO) –

OFF SL/SR SBL/SBR – –

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FH/FW/AMP

ASSIGN-2

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Troubleshooting

When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio” contents are changed.
To check items related to “Audio”, refer to this version of the Owner's
Manual instead of the “Original version”.

If a problem should arise, first check the following:

1. Are the connections correct?

2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?

3. Are the other components operating properly?

If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,
there may be a malfunction.
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

GAudioH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure

No sound
is produced
from center
speaker.

No sound
is produced
from surround
speakers.

No sound
is produced
from surround
back speaker.

• You are playing a monaural
source (TV, AM radio
broadcast, etc.) in the
“STANDARD” (Dolby/DTS
Surround) or “HOME THX
CINEMA” mode.

• The surround mode is set
to “STEREO”.

• Surround back speaker
setting is set to “None”.

• Surround mode not set to
a mode for 6.1- or 7.1­channel playback.

• The surround back
speaker’s power amplifier
is assigned to a different
channel.

• The mode is set to
something other than
“STANDARD” (Dolby/DTS
Surround) or “HOME THX
CINEMA” .

• Set to a surround playback
mode.

• Set to something other
than “None”.

• Select a surround playback
mode.

• Sound is not output from
the surround back speakers.
Change the settings.

AVC-A1HD

35 ~ 37,

35 ~ 37,

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m48

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46 ~ 61

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Symptom Cause Countermeasure

No sound
is produced
from front
height
speaker.

No sound
is produced
from front
wide speaker.

No sound
is produced
from
subwoofer.

No test tones
are produced
when main
remote
control unit’s
TEST button is
pressed.

• The settings are not
configured to use front
height speakers.

• The front height speaker
setting is “None”.

• The “Extension Channel”
setting is “Front Wide”.

• The settings are not
configured to use front
wide speakers.

• The front wide speaker
setting is “None”.

• The “Extension Channel”
setting is “Front Height”.

• Subwoofer’s power not
turned on.

• The subwoofer was not
detected by Auto Setup, or
subwoofer is set as “No”
in the speaker settings.

• The subwoofer is not
properly connected.

• The subwoofer volume
setting is too low or “Off”.

• Surround mode not set
to “STANDARD” (Dolby/
DTS Surround) or “HOME
THX CINEMA” mode.

• In the “Amp Assign”
settings, set to use front
height speakers.

• Set the front height
speakers to something
other than “None”.

• Set the “Extension
Channel” setting to “Front
Height”.

• In the “Amp Assign”
settings, set to use front
wide speakers.

• Set the front wide
speakers to something
other than “None”.

• Set the “Extension
Channel” setting to “Front
Wide”.

• Turn on the subwoofer’s
power.

• Set the subwoofer settings
to “Yes”.

• Check the connections.

• Adjust the subwoofer’s
volume to an appropriate
level.

• Set to the “STANDARD”
(Dolby/DTS Surround) or
“HOME THX CINEMA”
mode.

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28

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46 ~ 61

23

28

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Symptom Cause Countermeasure

DTS sound is
not output.

Saved
contents
cannot be
called using
the Web
Control
function.

HDMI audio
signals
are not
output from
speakers.

No sound is
output from
the monitor
connected
with HDMI
connections.

• DVD player’s audio output
setting is not set to
bitstream.

• DVD player is not
compatible with DTS
sound playback.

• The unit’s “Decode Mode”
setting is set to “PCM”.

• Contents saved before the
upgrade cannot be called.

• The “Manual Setup”
– “HDMI Setup” – “Audio”
setting is set to “TV”.

• The “Manual Setup”
– “HDMI Setup” – “Audio”
setting is set to “Amp”.

• Set the DVD player.
For details, refer to the
DVD player’s operating
instructions.

• Use a DTS-compatible
player.

• Set to the “Auto” or “DTS”
mode.

• After completing the
upgrade, reconfigure the
settings.

• Set to “Amp”.

• Set to “TV”.

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Specifications

AVC-A1HD AVP-A1HD

No specifications are changed by this upgrade.

When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio section” contents are changed.
To check items related to “Audio section”, refer to this version of the Owner's
Manual instead of the “Original version”.

Audio section

n

• Power amplifier
Rated output:
150 W + 150 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.)
170 W + 170 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

Center:
150 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.)
170 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround:
150 W + 150 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.)
170 W + 170 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround back/Front height/Front wide:
150 W + 150 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.)

170 W + 170 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Dynamic power: 200 W x 2ch (8 Ω/ohms)

340 W x 2ch (4 Ω/ohms)
Output connectors: Front, Center, Surround, Surround back,
Front height, Front wide

• Analog
Input sensitivity / Input impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms
Frequency response: 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
S/N: 102 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode)
Distortion: 0.005 % (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz) (DIRECT mode)
Rated output: 1.2 V

• Digital
D/A output: Rated output — 2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Total harmonic distortion — 0.005 % (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Dynamic range — 110 dB
Digital input: Format — Digital audio interface

• Phono equalizer (PHONO input — REC OUT)
Input sensitivity: 2.5 mV
RIAA deviation: ±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
S/N: 74 dB (A weighting, with 5 mV input)
Rated output: 150 mV
Distortion factor: 0.03 % (1 kHz, 3 V)

b For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Front:

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

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