Denon AVR-1905 Operating Instruction

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-1905

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

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

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN610003-3. Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Directive.

• ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG

Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den folgenden Standards entspricht: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und EN610003-3. Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC und 93/68/EEC.

• DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que l’appareil, auquel se réfère cette déclaration, est conforme aux standards suivants: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et EN610003-3. D’après les dispositions de la Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC et 93/68/EEC.

• DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD

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

• EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING

Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid dat dit produkt, waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, in overeenstemming is met de volgende normen: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 en EN610003-3. Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtlijnen 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC en 93/68/EEC.

• ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG

Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt, vilken detta intyg avser, uppfyller följande standarder: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN610003-3. Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC och 93/68/EEC.

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

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* (For sets with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Die Belüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht verdeckt werden.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden beblokkeerd.

• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.

• Please be care the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

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

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

• Keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen lassen.

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

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

• No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.

• Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat vallen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

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

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

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

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera.

• Nooit dit apparaat demonteren of op andere wijze modifiëren.

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

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2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-1905. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-1905 has to offer, read these

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

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

2 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1905 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

Connections ..................................................5 ~ 9

Part Names and Functions ............................9, 10

Using the Remote Control Unit .........................10

Setting up the System ..............................11 ~ 16

Remote Control Unit .................................17 ~ 19

Operation...................................................19 ~ 23

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ACCESSORIES

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

q Operating instructions........................................1

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

e Remote control unit (RC-979) ............................1

rt y

Surround....................................................23 ~ 28

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DSP Surround Simulation..........................28 ~ 30

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Listening to the Radio ...............................31 ~ 35

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Last Function Memory.......................................35

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Initialization of the Microprocessor....................35

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Additional Information ...............................35 ~ 39

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Troubleshooting .................................................40

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Specifications.....................................................41

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List of Preset Codes ....................................276 ~ 278

r R6P/AA batteries................................................2

t AM loop antenna................................................1

y FM indoor antenna.............................................1

BEFORE USING

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Moving the set

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

• Before turning the power switch on

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

CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

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

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

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

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

and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables.

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

• Store this instructions in a safe place

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

• Note that the illustrations in this instructions

may differ from the actual set for explanation purposes.

• V. AUX terminal

The AVR-1905’s front panel is equipped with a V. AUX terminal. Remove the cap covering the terminal when you want to use it.

10 cm or more

Wall

CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

• Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected

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

• Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and

SPEAKER terminals

The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit.

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

• Whenever the unit is in the STANDBY state, the

apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn the power off ( you leave home for, say, a vacation.

£off) when

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FEATURES

1. Dolby Digital

Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of widerange, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for DVD and North American DTV.

2. Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic technology of Dolby Pro Logic signals recorded on two channels into up to 7.1 playback channels, including the surround back channel. Dolby Pro Logic channel sources to be played in up to 7.1 channels. The mode can be selected according to the source. The Music mode is best suited for playing music,the Cinema mode for playing movies, and the Game mode for playing games. The Game mode can only be used with 2-channel audio sources.

3. Dolby Pro Logic

In addition to the previously offered Music and Cinema modes, the AVR-1905 also offers a Game mode optimum for games.

4. DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

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

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

The AVR-1905 can be decoded with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The AVR-1905 can be also decoded with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1 channels playback of regular stereo sources.

6. DTS 96/24 compatibility

The AVR-1905 can be decoded with sources recorded in DTS 96/24, a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multichannel mode on the AVR-1905 with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits.

IIx compatibility

IIx furthers the matrix decording

II to decode audio

IIx also allows 5.1-

II Game mode compatibility

7. Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Outputs

For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR1905 is provided with 5.1 channel (five main channels, plus one low frequency effects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future multi-channel sound format.

8. Front input Terminal

The unit is equipped with a Front Input connector for the convenient connection of a video camera or other equipment.

9. Video Conversion Function

The AVR-1905 is equipped with a function for converting the signals input to the video input connector and S-Video input connector. With this function, the AVR-1905’s monitor out connector and the monitor (TV) can be connected with video pin-plug cords or an S-Video connection cord.

10. Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and “S” video switching, the AVR-1905 provides 3 sets of component video (Y, P set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality.

11. Auto Surround Mode

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

12. Preset Memory Tuning

56-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory tuning.

13. On Screen Diaplay

Troublesome operations such as adjusting the delay time and other parameters according to the listening environment are greatly simplified. The various parameters can be set simply by selecting the graphic displayed on the monitor screen according to the listening room’s system environment.

B/C

R) inputs, and one

B, PR/C

OUTPUT INPUT

LRL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

RLR

INPUT

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

CONNECTIONS

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

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

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

• Use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment only.

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

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

Do not use them for hair driers, etc.

Connecting the audio components

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

CD player

Connecting a CD player

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

Route the connection cords, etc., in such a way that they do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

Connecting the PRE OUT jacks

Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers.

To use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to SURR. BACK L CH.

Power supply cord

AC 230V, 50Hz

CD recorder or Tape deck

Connecting a tape deck

Connections for recording:

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

Connections for playback:

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

NOTE:

If humming noise is generated by a tape deck, etc., move the tape deck away.

CD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks

MD recorder, CD recorder or other component equipped with digital input/output jack

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

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

NOTES:

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

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

• The main unit’s power must be turned on when recording via the AVR-1905.

AC OUTLET

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

NOTE:

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

Connecting the AC OUTLET

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VIDEO

R IN OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

R L

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

Connecting the video components

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

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

• The AVR-1905 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals.

• The signal connected to the video signal terminal is output to the S-Video monitor out terminals.

• The REC OUT terminals have no conversion function, so when recording only connect the video terminals.

TV or DBS tuner

DVD player or video disc player (VDP), etc.

Connecting a TV or DBS tuner

TV or DBS

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the (yellow) TV or DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the

AUDIO

TV or DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

DVD or VDP

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

VIDEO

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

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

• VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in the same way.

AUDIO

Monitor TV

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT

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

VIDEO

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

VIDEO

Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks

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

• A note on the S input jacks

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

• The AVR-1905 is equipped with a function for converting video signals.

• The signal connected to the S-Video signal terminal is output to the composite video monitor out terminals.

• The REC OUT terminals have no conversion function, so when recording only connect the S-Video terminals.

DVD player or video disc player (VDP)

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

DVD or VDP

• Connect the DVD player’s S-Video output jack to the S-VIDEO DVD IN jack using a S-Video connection cord.

• VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in the same way.

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

Monitor TV

Connecting a TV or DBS tuner

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

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT

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

S-VIDEO

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

S-VIDEO

Video deck

Connecting the video decks

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the

S-VIDEO

VCR IN jack and the video deck’s S input

jack (S-IN) to the VCR OUT jack using S-Video connection cords.

S-VIDEO

Connecting a video decks

Video input/output connections:

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

VIDEO

cords.

Connecting the audio output jacks:

• Connect the video deck’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the VCR IN jacks, and the video deck’s audio input jacks (AUDIO IN) to the

AUDIO

Video deck

Note on connecting the digital input jacks

• Only audio signals are inputs to the digital input jacks. For details. (See page 5)

(yellow) VCR OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug

VCR OUT jacks using pin plug cords.

VIDEO

AUDIO

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VIDEO OUT

CRCB

COMPONENT

YCRCB

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, P

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

• The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VIDEO output jack

(yellow) or the S-Video output jack. In addition, the video signals input to the VIDEO input (yellow) and S-Video input jacks are not output to the color difference (component) video jacks.

• Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, C terms all refer to component video color difference output.

DVD player

R/CR

, PB/CB) Video jacks

Connecting a DVD player

DVD IN jacks

• Connect the DVD player’s color difference (component) video output jacks

• In the same way, another video source with component video outputs such as

Monitor TV

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT jack

• Connect the TV’s color difference (component) video input jacks (COMPONENT

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

(COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the COMPONENT DVD/VDP IN jack using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.

a TV/DBS tuner, etc., can be connected to the TV/DBS color difference (component) video jacks.

VIDEO INPUT) to the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.

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

R, CB and Y”, “R-Y, B-Y and Y”, “PR, PB

Connecting the antenna terminals

DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION

FM INDOOR ANTENNA (An accessory)

75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE

AM LOOP ANTENNA (An Accessory)

AM loop antenna assembly

FM ANTENNA

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA

GROUND

An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

• Video Conversion signals

Signal input to the AVR-1905

Video signal input jack

S-Video signal input jack

Color difference (component)

Video signal input jack

Video signal output to VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (yellow)

(Down-conversion)

Monitor Output jacks

Video signal output to S-Video MONITOR OUT jack

EEC

(Up-conversion)

(C : Video signal output, E : Video signal not output)

Video signal output to color difference (component) Video MONITOR OUT jack

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

a. With the

antenna on top any stable surface.

b. With the antenna

attached to a wall.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

Mount

Bend in the reverse direction.

NOTES:

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not

disconnect the AM loop antenna.

• Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel.

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R VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

R VIDEO OUTL

OUTPUT

LINE OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

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

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

Decoder with 6-channel analog output

Front

Surround

Subwoofer

Center

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks. (See page 21)

Connecting the video component equipped with V. AUX jacks

To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord.

Video game

Connecting a Video game component

• Connect the Video game component’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks.

Speaker system connections

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

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

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

Connecting the speaker cords

1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise.

2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning

Speaker Impedance

• When speaker systems A and B are use separately, speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as front speakers.

• Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers (A + B) at the same time, since use of speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms.

• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as center and surround and surround back speakers.

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

clockwise.

Protector circuit

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

Video camera

The V. AUX INPUT terminal is covered with a cap. Remove this cap in order to use the terminal. (See page 3 for instructions on removing the cap.)

Connecting a video camera component

• Connect the video camera component’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks.

Note on speaker impedance

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

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Connections

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

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

FRONT SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (B)

• Precautions when connecting speakers

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

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER SYSTEMS

NOTE:

• To use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to SURR. BACK L CH.

FRONT SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (A)

CENTER SPEAKER

SYSTEM

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

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

Power ON/STANDBY switch .............(12, 19, 31)

POWER indicator .....................................(12, 19)

Power switch ...........................................(12, 19)

Headphones jack (PHONES) ..........................(22)

INPUT MODE button ...............................(20, 21)

SPEAKER A/B buttons .............................(19, 35)

SURROUND BACK button .............................(26)

EXT. IN button..........................................(20, 21)

BAND button..................................................(31)

STANDARD button ................................(23 ~ 26)

5CH/7CH STEREO button ..............................(29)

DIRECT/STEREO button.................................(21)

Preset station select buttons .........................(32)

TUNING • (up) / ª (down) buttons ................(31)

V. AUX INPUT jacks......................................(3, 8)

SURROUND MODE button............................(20)

SURROUND PARAMETER button...........(24, 29)

SELECT knob .....................................(20, 25, 29)

TONE DEFEAT button....................................(22)

TONE CONTROL button ................................(22)

MASTER VOLUME control ............................(20)

RT button........................................................(35)

PTY button......................................................(34)

RDS button...............................................(33, 34)

OUTPUT indicator...........................................(26)

MASTER VOLUME indicator..........................(20)

Display

INPUT mode indicator ....................................(20)

SIGNAL indicator............................................(20)

ANALOG button .......................................(20, 21)

Remote control sensor...................................(10)

REC SELECT button.......................................(23)

FUNCTION knob ......................................(20, 23)

SOURCE selector button ...............................(20)

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Remote control unit

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

LED (indicator) .......................(17, 19)

SURROUND

buttons.............................(20, 23, 29)

Input source selector buttons

...............................................(17~20)

System buttons .....................(17, 18)

Remote control signal

transmitter ...................................(10)

Power buttons.................(12, 17~19)

Tuner system/System

buttons.............................(17, 18, 31)

Mode select

switches ................................(17~19)

Master volume control

buttons.........................................(20)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before using the remote control unit.

Range of operation of the remote control unit

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

NOTES:

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 7 meters, but this distance will shorten or operation will become difficult if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the

30°

Approx. 7 m

remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light, or if operated from an angle.

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

Inserting the batteries

q Press as shown by the arrow

and slide off.

w Insert the R6P/AA batteries properly,

as shown on the diagram.

e Close the lid.

SYSTEM SETUP/

SETUP button ........................(11, 18)

Cursor buttons.................(11, 18, 25)

ON SCREEN/

DISPLAY button.....................(18, 27)

TEST TONE button ......................(23)

VIDEO SELECT button.................(22)

INPUT MODE selector

buttons...................................(20, 21)

MUTING button ...........................(22)

SURROUND PARAMETER

button.....................................(18, 24)

CH SELECT (channel select)/

ENTER button............(11, 18, 24, 25)

SURROUND BACK/

RETURN button .....................(18, 26)

SPEAKER button..........................(19)

DIMMER button...........................(22)

NOTES:

• Use only R6P/AA batteries for replacement.

• Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)

• Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for an extended period of time.

• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact

with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

• Have replacement batteries on hand so that the old batteries can be replaced as quickly as possible when the time comes.

• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set. (The included battery is only for verifying operation. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.)

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SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 5 to 9), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-1905’s on- screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-1905.

Use the following buttons to set up the system

Use the following buttons to set up the system:

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

Input the combination of speakers in your system

Speaker Configuration

Delay Time

Subwoofer mode

Crossover Frequency

Test Tone

Digital In Assignment

and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.

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

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

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

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

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

Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”.

SYSTEM SETUP button

Press this to display the system setup on the display.

CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1)

Press this change what appears on the display.

ENTER button

Press this to switch the display. Also use this button to complete the setting.

System setup Default settings

Input

source Digital

Inputs

Front Sp.

Large

Front

3.6 m

Front

0 dB 0 dB

Center

Front

Center

3.6 m

Front

Center

0 dB

CD DVD/VDP

COAXIAL OPTICAL 1

Surround

Sp.

Small Small

Subwoofer mode = LFE (Normal)

Surround

3.0 m

Surround

0 dB

Sp.

Surround

3.0 m

80 Hz

Surround

0 dB

Surround Back Sp.

Small / 2 spkrs

Surround

Back L

3.0 m

Surround

Back L

0 dB

Subwoofer

Ye s

Surround

Back R

3.0 m

Surround

Back R

0 dB

TV/DBS

OPTICAL 2

Sub-

woofer

3.6 m

Sub-

woofer

0 dB

Auto Surround Mode

Ext. In SW Level

On Screen Display

Auto Tuner Presets

System setup Default settings

Auto surround mode function setting.

Set the Ext. In Subwoofer channel playback level.

This sets whether or not to display the on-screen display that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote control unit or main unit are operated. A setting to prevent flickering.

FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory.

A1 ~ A8 B1 ~ B8 C1 ~ C8 D1 ~ D8 E1 ~ E8

F1 ~ F8

G1 ~ G8

Auto Surround Mode = ON

Ext. In SW Level = +15 dB

On Screen Display = ON / Mode 1

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90.1 MHz

NOTES:

• The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-1905’s S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-1905 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are output with priority to the SVideo monitor output. If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 16.)

• The AVR-1905’s on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to read small characters on TVs with small screens or low resolutions.

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

2 Speaker system layout

Basic system layout

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

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround back speaker system

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

Surround speaker systems

with the front of the screen as possible.

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*SYSTEM SET UP

ON / STANDBY

ON OFF

1 FRONT LARGE

Before setting up the system

Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 5 to 9) and check that all connections are correct.

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

NOTE:

• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button again to finish system set up. System set up can be finished at any time. The changes to the settings made up to that point are entered.

Press the Power switch (button).

• ¢ ON The power turns on and indicator is light. Set the power switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit.

•

£ OFF

The power turns off and indicator is off. In this position, the power cannot be turned on and off from the remote control unit.

Turn on the power. Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button).

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting.

NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of

the slide switch on the remote control unit.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the Speaker Configuration Setup.

Setting the type of speakers

• Set up in function of your speaker systems. Performing this setup optimizes the system.

• The composition of the signals output to the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted

automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used.

(Remote control unit)

• Parameters

Large.................Select this when using speakers that have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound

below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode.

Small.................Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient performance for reproducing bass

sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode. When this is set, bass sound with a frequency below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode is sent

to the subwoofer.

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

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

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

If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be achieved even when “Small” is set for the front, center and surround speakers.

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

• To select the speaker

Subwoofer

Surround Sp.

• To select the parameter

Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the settings and switch to the SPEAKER DISTANCE setting.

Center Sp. Front Sp.Front Sp.

Listening position

Surround Sp.

Surround back Sp.

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15SW MODE NORM

16CR.OVER 80Hz

7 FRONT L 3.6m

Setting the delay time

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

Preparations:

Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5) on the diagram at the right).

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

CAUTION:

Please note that the difference for every speaker should be 6.0 m or less.

NOTE:

• No setting when “None” has been selected for the Speaker Configuration setting.

(Remote control unit)

Select the speaker to be set.

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

Subwoofer

Center FRFL

Listening position

SBL

SBR

Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency

This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer.

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

Select the “Subwoofer

Mode”.

(Remote control unit) (Remote control unit)

Select the “Crossover

Frequency” mode.

(Remote control unit) (Remote control unit)

Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the Test Tone setting.

Select the setting.

Select the frequency.

• 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 200 / 250 Hz can be selected.

(Remote control unit)

Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch the SUBWOOFER MODE setting.

(Remote control unit)

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17 T.TONE <YES

T.TONE AUTO

FL C FR SR SBR SBL SL SW

NOTES: — Assignment of low frequency signal range —

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

— Crossover Frequency —

• When “Subwoofer” is set to “Ye s ” at the “Speaker Configuration Setting”, set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency).

• For speakers set to “Small”, sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer instead. NOTE: For ordinary speaker systems, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to 80 Hz. When

using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to a high frequency may improve frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency.

— Subwoofer mode —

• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when “Large” is set for the front speakers and “YES” is set for the subwoofer in the “Speaker Configuration” settings (see page 12).

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

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

• Selection of the “LFE ” play mode will play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with “Large” from that channel only. Therefore, the low frequency signal range that are played from the

subwoofer channel are only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channel specified as “Small” in the setup menu.

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

• When the subwoofer is set to “Ye s”, bass sound is output from the subwoofer regardless of the subwoofer

mode setting in surround modes other than Dolby/DTS.

• In surround modes other than Dolby Digital and DTS, if the subwoofer is set to “YES”, the low frequency portion is always output to the subwoofer channel. For details, refer to “Surround Modes and Parameters” on page 30.

Setting the Test Tone

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

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

• The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 23.)

(Remote control unit)

• Use the (left) button to the Test Tone.

• Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch

to the Digital In Assignment.

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

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

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

Press the (down) button to start Test Tone.

a. If the “Auto” mode is selected:

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

1spkr

(Remote control unit)

2spkrs

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

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

b. When the “Manual” mode is selected

Use the CURSOR up and down to select the speaker for which you want to output test tones, then use the CURSOR left and right to adjust so that the volume of the test tones from the various speakers is the same.

Example: When the volume is set to –12 dB while the Front Lch speaker is selected

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