Denon AVR-2106 Owner Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-2106

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

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• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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

• ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG

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

• DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

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

• DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ

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

• DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD

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

• EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING

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

• ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG

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

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm.

•Do not let foreign objects into 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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 apparatus in any way.

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

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

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

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera.

• Nooit dit apparaat demonteren of op andere wijze modifiëren.

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

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Die Belüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht verdeckt werden.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden beblokkeerd.

• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

CAUTION

• Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.

• 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.

• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

• The use of apparatus in tropical and/or moderate climates.

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Contents

Getting Started

Accessories ··············································································2 Before using·············································································2 Cautions on installation ·························································2 Cautions on handling······························································2 Preparing the remote control unit ········································2 Inserting the batteries ····························································3 Operating range of the remote control unit ························3 Part names and functions

Front panel··············································································3 Remote control unit································································4

Easy setup flow·······································································4 Speaker system layout···························································5 Speaker connections ··························································5, 6 Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV···························7 Auto Setup···············································································8

Connecting a microphone ······················································8 Turning on the power ·····························································8 Starting Auto Setup ································································9 About error messages··························································10 Check of the measurement results································10, 11

Playing a DVD with surround sound ··································11

Cable indications···································································11 The video conversion function ············································12 On-screen display signals ····················································12 Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ················································13 Connecting a video camera or video game························13 Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals··········13 Connecting a CD player························································13 Connecting a DVD recorder ·················································14 Connecting a VCR ·································································14 Connecting a tape deck························································14 Connecting a turntable·························································15 Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder·························15 Connecting the antenna terminals······································15 Connecting the pre-out terminals·······································16 Connecting the power supply cord·····································16

Playback

Playing the input source ·······················································17 Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ································································17 Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)·······················17 Listening over headphones ··················································18 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT)·····························18 Selecting the front speakers ················································18 Checking the currently playing program source ····································································18 Input mode ·····································································18, 19

Surround

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes ···················································19

Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Dolby Pro Logic II) mode······················20

DTS NEO:6 mode·································································21 Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround ························21 ~ 23 Night mode···········································································23 Adjusting the audio delay ···············································23, 24

DENON original surround modes

Surround modes and their features······································24 DSP surround simulation······················································25 Tone control setting

• Adjusting the sound quality·············································26

•Tone defeat mode ···························································26

Channel Level ·······································································26

Listening to the radio

Auto preset memory ····························································27 Auto tuning ···········································································27 Manual tuning·································································27, 28 Preset stations······································································28 Checking the preset stations················································28 Recalling preset stations ······················································28 RDS (Radio Data System)·····················································28 RDS search···········································································29 PTY search············································································29 TP search··············································································29 RT (Radio Text) ·····································································30

Remote control unit

Operating DENON audio components ·································30 Preset memory·····································································31 Operating a component stored in the preset memory ····························································31 ~ 33 Punch through ······································································33

Other functions ·····································································34

Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode)··································································34 Last function memory ··························································34 Initialization of the microprocessor·······································34

Navigating through the System Setup Menu····················35 On-screen display and front display ···································35 Input Setup

Setting the Digital In Assign. ················································36 Setting the Ext In SW Level ·················································36 Setting the Input Function Level ··········································36 Setting the Function Rename···············································37 Setting the Component In Assign. ·······································37 Setting the Auto Tuner Presets ············································38

Advanced Playback

Setting the Audio Delay························································38 Setting the Auto Surround Mode ···································38, 39

Option Setup

Setting the Muting Level······················································39 Setting the On-Screen Display ·············································39 Setting the Power Amplifier Assign. ····································40 Setting the Setup Lock·························································40

Speaker Setup

Setting the Speaker Config. ·················································41 Setting the Delay Time···················································41, 42 Setting the Channel Level ··············································42, 43 Setting the Crossover Frequency·········································43 Setting the SW Mode Setup ··········································43, 44

System setup items and default values ·······················45, 46

Troubleshooting····································································47

Additional information·················································48 ~ 53

Specifications ········································································54

List of preset codes ····································

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Connecting Other Sources

Easy Setup and Operation

Getting Started Basic Operation

Advanced Operation

Advanced Setup – Part 1

Advanced Setup – Part 2

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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-1016)...............1

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

rt uy

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

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

u Omnidirectional microphone...................1

Before using

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

•Moving the unit

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

•Before turning the power switch on

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

• Store these instructions in a safe place.

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

• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

•V. AUX terminals

The AVR-2106’s front panel is equipped with V. AUX terminals. Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use them.

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 away as possible from the tuner or TV.

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

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

using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohm coaxial cables.

Wall

Note

Cautions on handling

• Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected.

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

• Muting of PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals.

The PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly attenuated for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or the input source, 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 power switch is in the STANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

Preparing the remote control unit

The included remote control unit (RC-1016) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2106 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products.

Note: For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2106 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, before you begin hookup and operation we recommend that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning chemical waste. This product and the accessories packed together constitute the applicable product according to the WEEE directive except batteries.

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Operating range of the remote control unit

30°

Approx. 7 m

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

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

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

NOTE:

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

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

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

Part names and functions

Front panel

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

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Power ON/STANDBY switch················(8)

Power indicator······································(8)

Power switch ···································(8, 34)

Headphones jack (PHONES) ···············(18)

ANALOG button···································(18)

SPEAKER A/B buttons ··················(18, 34)

SURROUND BACK button ··················(22)

Preset station select buttons ·······(27, 28)

STANDARD/NIGHT button·········(20 ~ 23)

5CH/7CH STEREO button ···················(24)

STEREO/DIRECT/PURE DIRECT button ···················································(19)

V. AUX INPUT terminals ·····················(13)

SETUP MIC jack ·····································(8)

SURROUND MODE button ·················(17)

SURROUND PARAMETER button ···················································(20)

SELECT knob····························(17, 20, 26)

TONE DEFEAT button··························(26)

TONE CONTROL button······················(26)

MASTER VOLUME control knob········(17)

TUNING • (up)/ª (down) buttons ·····(27)

RT button ··············································(30)

PTY button············································(29)

RDS button···········································(29)

OUTPUT indicator································(22)

Master volume indicator·····················(17)

Display

INPUT mode indicator·························(19)

SIGNAL indicator ·································(19)

BAND button········································(27)

EXT. IN button······································(17)

Remote control sensor··························(3)

INPUT MODE button ···························(18)

REC SELECT button·····························(34)

FUNCTION knob ····························(17, 34)

SOURCE button ···································(17)

Inserting the batteries

q Remove the remote control unit’s rear

cover.

w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery

compartment in the indicated direction.

e Put the rear cover back on.

Notes on batteries:

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The included batteries are only for verifying operation.)

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the “<” and “>” marks in the battery compartment.

•To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

• Do not use a new battery together with an

old one.

•Do not use two different types of batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or

dispose of batteries in flames.

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

•When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible.

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Getting Started

Remote control unit

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

SURROUND buttons

·····························(17, 25)

Indicator··············(31, 33)

Input source selector buttons ···············(17, 31)

System buttons

·····························(30, 32)

SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button ···················(9, 32)

Cursor buttons

·······························(9, 20)

ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button ·················(23, 32)

TEST TONE button

···································(43)

VIDEO SELECT button

···································(18)

Remote control signal transmitter··················(3)

Power buttons

·······························(8, 31)

Tuner system/System buttons ···············(27, 30)

MUTING button

···································(17)

Master volume control buttons······················(17)

Mode selector switches

·······························(8, 30)

CH SELECT/ENTER button

···············

(9, 20, 26)

SURROUND PARAMETER/System button ·················(20, 32)

SPEAKER button

···································(18)

SURROUND BACK/ RETURN button

·····························(21, 32)

Input mode selector buttons ···············(17, 18)

DIMMER button

···································(18)

• The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the

CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) mode.

• The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC

button on the remote control unit during playback in the DTS NEO:6 mode.

MEMO

• This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-2106 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using.

• For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function.

• If you wish, you can set the various settings manually without using Auto Setup ( page 35 ~

44).

Easy setup flow

Easy Setup and Operation

Placing the speakers.

Connecting the

speakers.

Connecting a monitor

and a DVD player.

Starting the Auto

Setup.

Playing a DVD with

surround sound.

Auto setup flow

1) Speaker Configuration

2) Delay Time

3) Channel Level

Store the measurement result in the memory.

Connecting a microphone.

Measurement of the speakers

in the listening position.

Check of the measurement result.

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Speaker 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 stereo image being impaired.

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

2 Speaker impedance

• When speaker systems A and B are used 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 speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms in this case must be used.

• 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 unit is operated for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected.

Connecting the speaker cables

1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise.

2. Insert the cable.

3. Tighten by turning 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 flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center.

Note on speaker impedance

The protector circuit may be activated if the unit is operated 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 less than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the unit’s power, wait for the unit to cool down, improve the ventilation around the unit, then turn the power back on.

Speaker system layout

2 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 speaker systems

Surround back speaker systems

Front speaker systems

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

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

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2 Connections

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

Connection terminal for a subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

Surround speaker

systems

Subwoofer

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 cause this effect.

NOTE:

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

Front speaker

systems (A)

Center

speaker

Surround back

speaker systems

2 Bi-Amp connections

Certain loudspeakers are equipped with two sets of input terminals, for bi-amplification. The AVR-2106 power amp assign mode allows you to power bi-amp-capable speakers with two amplifier channels ( page 40). Be sure to consult the owner’s manual of your bi-ampcapable speakers for further information before proceeding.

NOTE:

• When making Bi-Amp connections, be sure to remove the short-circuiting bar included with the speaker.

AVR-2106

SPEAKER SPEAKER

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Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Monitor TV

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

•To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-2106, you only need to choose one connection type. Component video connection offers the best quality (and is required for progressive DVD playback), followed by S-Video, while composite video offers the lowest picture quality of the three connection types. For more information about the video conversion function ( page 12).

•To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 36).

• Connect a non-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc player) to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way.

• For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor TV. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs.

Audio signal flow is shown with white arrows; video signal flow is shown with gray arrows.

NOTE:

• The component video input and/or output terminals may be labeled differently on some TVs,

monitors or video components (Y, PB, PR; Y, CB, CR; Y, B-Y, R-Y). Check the owner’s manuals for the other components for further information.

DVD player

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

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The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system to permit an appropriate automatic setting.

Auto Setup

2 Measurement and setting details

q: This sets the speaker connection, polarity, and bass

reproduction ability.

w: This sets the delay time from each speaker corresponding to

the listening position.

e: This sets the volume that is output from each speaker.

Connecting a microphone

Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the

SETUP MIC jack on the front panel of the unit.

Place the microphone for Auto Setup at the actual listening position which will be at the same height as your ears.

Microphone

ON/SOURCE

CURSOR

SPEAKER

MODE 1

SETUP

ENTER

ON/STANDBY

POWER SPEAKER A SETUP MIC

NOTE:

•A loud test tone is output during the measurement. Please consider this should you be planning night time measurements, and consider not allowing small children into the listening room at this time.

Place the microphone on a tripod or level surface.

For accurate measurements

• Keep quiet during the auto setup procedure. It is recommended that you turn off the power of any air-conditioner, projector or other equipment that may produce noise.

• Do not stand between the microphone and speakers while Auto Setup is performed.

• Do not place any obstacles between the microphone and speakers. Also, be sure to point the speakers towards the listening position.

Press the ON/STANDBY switch on the main unit or the ON/SOURCE button on the r emote control unit.

•Turn on the power.

Press the SPEAKER A button to turn the speakers on.

Press the POWER switch.

£ OFF:

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

¢ ON:

The power turns on and the indicator lights. Set the POWER switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit.

Turn on your subwoofer.

Turn on your monitor (TV).

Turning on the power

Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO” (only when operating with the remote control unit).

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Starting Auto Setup

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Auto Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Auto Setup” screen appears.

Press the SETUP button.

• The “System Setup” menu appears.

When “S. Back” is selected, the test tone during Auto Setup will be output from the Surround back speaker. When “Bi-Amp” is selected, change the setting to “BiAmp”. The test tone during Auto Setup is set so that it will be output from the Bi-Amp speaker.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “PowerAmp Assign”, then press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to select “S. Back” or “Bi-Amp”.

Measurement of each channel is performed as follows:

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Start”, then press the CURSORFFbutton.

• Start the measurements.

FL FR C SW SL SR

SBL SBR

1 2 3

1: Only the front speakers (A) are measured, front

speakers (B) are not available. Even if the front speakers (B) are set, the setting automatically switches to the front speakers (A) once

measurements are completed. 2: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice. 3: When “Bi-Amp” is selected, these are not displayed.

After each channel is measured, “Calculating”

appears.

The display switches to the Auto Setup check screen

automatically.

•Measurement is canceled if the MASTER VOLUME control knob

is operated while the Auto Setup is performed.

• If the output volume and crossover frequency of your

subwoofer speaker can be changed, then set the volume to halfway and the crossover filter to maximum or switch off the low-pass filter.

2 About automatic retry

To confirm the results of the measurements, remeasurement is automatically performed. Remeasurement is performed up to 2 times. During this time, “Retry1” or “Retry2” is displayed on the screen.

NOTE:

• When measurements have been made using the measurement microphone, speakers with built-in filters, such as a subwoofer, might be set to a value that differs from the physical distance because of the internal electrical delay.

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About error messages

• These error screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again.

• When there is too much noise in the room, the speakers may not be detected properly. Should this happen, perform the measurements when the noise level is low, or switch off the power of the equipment that is producing the noise for the duration of the measurements.

Measures

Cause

Screen example

q This screen will be displayed when the speakers

required for producing suitable reproduction have not been detected.

•The front L or front R speaker was not properly detected.

• Only one channel of the surround speakers was detected.

• Sound was output from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected.

• The surround back speaker was detected, but the surround speaker was not detected.

• Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected.

w This screen will be displayed when the speaker

polarity is connected in reverse.

• Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. For some speakers, this screen may be displayed even though the speakers are properly connected. If so, select “Skip

”.

e This screen will be displayed when accurate

measurements cannot be made due to the input level of the microphone being too high.

• Set up the speakers so that their position is farther away from the listening position.

• Lower the volume of the subwoofer speaker.

r This screen will be displayed when the

measurement microphone is not connected.

• Connect the measurement microphone to the microphone connector.

Check of the measurement results

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select an item, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button.

• The verification screen appears.

Press the ENTER button again once you have checked the results.

Example: Speaker Config. Check

The measurement results of each item can be checked here.

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Playing a DVD with surround sound

Disconnect the microphone from the unit.

Select the input source to be played.

Select the play (surround) mode.

4 5

Adjust the volume.

Start DVD playback.

Store:

Store the checked measurement values. All parameters are stored.

Retry:

Perform the measurement again. Measurement is repeated.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select from the following three items based on the measurement results, then press the CURSOR

button.

Cancel:

Cancel the checked measurement values.

Cable indications

Signal direction

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied).

Video cableAudio cable

NOTE:

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

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

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

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

Analog terminal (Stereo)

(Orange)

Pin-plug cable

Analog terminal (Monaural, for subwoofer)

Pin-plug cable

Digital terminal (Coaxial)

Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohm pin-plug cable)

Digital terminal (Optical)

Optical cable (Optical fiber cable)

Speaker terminal

Speaker cable

Video terminal

Video cable (75 Ω/ohm video pin-plug cable)

S-Video terminal

S-Video cable

(Yellow)

Audio signal

Video signal

(White)

(Red)

Component video terminal

Component video cable

(Y)

B/CB

)

R/CR)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

IN OUT OUT IN

Connecting Other Sources

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With the AVR-2106, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are mutually converted.

The flow of the video signals.

This unit’s input

terminals

This unit’s output

terminals

(S-Video terminal)

(Video terminal)

The video conversion function

(Component video

terminals)

(Component video

terminals)

(S-Video terminal)

(Video terminal)

Signals input to the AVR-2106

VIDEO signal input terminal

(yellow)

S-Video signal input

terminal

Video signal output to VIDEO

MONITOR OUT terminal

(yellow)

On-screen display signal output

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

Video signal output to S-Video

MONITOR OUT terminal

On-screen display signals

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Video and composite video inputs are also provided if your TV or DBS tuner does not have component video output.

•To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 36).

Connecting a video camera or video game

Video camera /

Video game

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals

DVD Audio-Video /

Super Audio CD player /

External decoder

FRONT

5.1ch AUDIO OUT

CENTER

SURROUND

SUB-

WOOFER

• These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an external decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multichannel Super Audio CD player, or another future multi-channel sound format decoder.

• The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player.

• For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ( page 17).

•With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multichannel output to the AVR-2106’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating instructions.

Connecting a CD player

AUDIO OUT

CD player

COAXIAL

OUT

To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose either coaxial or optical connection. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 36).

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a DVD recorder

DVD recorder

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections.

• The digital inputs and outputs connection is the same as that for a CD (MD) recorder.

NOTE:

• When recording to a DVD recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the

playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-2106 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT terminal.

Example: VCR-1 IN → S-Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → S-Video cable

VCR-1 IN → Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → Video cable

Connecting a VCR

Video deck

S VIDEO

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided. If you choose to use the component video connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Component Input Assignment ( page 37).

•You can connect a second video recorder to the VCR-2 terminals.

NOTE:

•When recording to VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source

equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-2106 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT terminal.

Example: VCR-2 IN → S-Video cable : VCR-2 OUT → S-Video cable

VCR-2 IN → Video cable : VCR-2 OUT → Video cable

Connecting a tape deck

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Tape deck

• If humming noise is generated, move the tape deck further away from the source of such noise.

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a turntable

AUDIO OUT

GND

Turntable

(MM cartridge)

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

NOTE:

• The phono input can accept signals from moving magnet (MM) and high output moving coil (MC) phono cartridges. If your turntable is equipped with a low output MC cartridge, you will need to use a separate MC head amplifier or step-up MC transformer.

Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

CD recorder /

MD recorder

OPTICAL

OUT

OPTICAL

If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorder to an analog recorder such as a tape deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections.

Direction of broadcasting station

75 Ω/ohm COAXIAL cable

FM antenna

FM indoor

antenna

(Supplied)

AM loop antenna

(Supplied)

AM outdoor antenna Ground

2 AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

Bend in the reverse direction.

a. Antenna placed on

a stable surface.

b. Hanging the

antenna on a wall.

Mount

Use the installation hole to secure the antenna to a wall, etc.

Connection of

AM antennas

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

NOTE:

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

•Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.

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

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

Connecting the antenna terminals

NOTE:

• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on the AVR-2106’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal ( page 36).

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Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the power supply cord

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

AC outlet

(wall)

NOTE:

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

AC OUTLET

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

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

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

Connecting the pre-out terminals

Power amplifier

SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

SUB-

WOOFER

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SOURCE

PHONES

SELECT

SURROUND MODE

EXT. IN

FUNCTION

MASTER VOLUME

SPEAKER

ANALOG

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

EXT. IN

SPEAKER

DIMMER

MUTING

SURROUND MODE

ANALOG

FUNCTION

INPUT MODE

VIDEO SELECT

ON SCREEN

Playing the input source

Select the input source to be played.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

To select the input source when REC OUT is selected, press the SOURCE button, then operate the input function selector.

Select the play (surround) mode.

Adjust the volume.

The volume can be adjusted within the range of –80 to 0 to 18 dB, in steps of 0.5 dB. However, when the channel level is set as described ( page 26), if the volume for any channel is set at +0.5 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to “18 dB — (Maximum value of channel level)”.)

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display.

Example: CD

Basic Operation

Playback

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Example: STEREO

SELECT

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the SURROUND MODE button and then operate the selector.

Start playback on the selected component.

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

Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals

Press the EXT. IN button to select the external input.

NOTE:

• When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the play mode (DIRECT, PURE DIRECT, VIRTUAL SURROUND, STEREO, STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND), 5CH/7CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be selected.

• In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to the EXT. IN terminals cannot be reproduced. In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input terminals.

• Canceling the external input mode:

Press the INPUT MODE or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode ( page 18).

• The external input mode can be set for any input source. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode.

• If the subwoofer output level is too high, set the “SW ATT.” surround parameter to “ON”.

Press the MUTING button.

•You can adjust the muting level ( page 39).

Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)

Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily.

• Canceling the MUTING mode:

q Press the MUTING button again. w Press the VOLUME button on the remote control unit, or

adjust the volume up or down via the front panel MASTER VOLUME knob.

The signals being input to the external decoder input terminals are played without passing through the surround circuitry.

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Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.

• The pre-out output (including the speaker output) is automatically turned off when headphones are connected.

NOTE:

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

Listening over headphones

2 On-screen display

Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the display.

Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT)

Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source.

IN=V SOURCE

Checking the currently playing program source

Press the ON SCREEN button.

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

• Canceling simulcast playback:

q Select “SOURCE” by pressing the VIDEO SELECT button. w Switch the program source to the component connected to

the video input terminals.

Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the corresponding speaker pair on.

Selecting the front speakers

The front speaker A, B setting can be also be changed with the SPEAKER button on the remote control unit.

2 Using the dimmer function

Press the DIMMER button.

The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off).

AUTO (auto mode):

In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input terminals for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-2106’s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected for all input sources other than PHONO and TUNER. The presence or absence of digital signals is detected, the signals input to the digital input terminals are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically with the DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. If no digital signal is being input, the analog input terminals are selected. Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals.

DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode):

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

PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode):

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

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Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input.

2 Selecting the analog mode

ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode):

The signals input to the analog input terminals are decoded and played.

NOTE:

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

Input mode

The AVR-2106 has an AUTO signal detection mode that automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals, but is also equipped with a manual mode that can be switched according to the type of input audio signals.

2 Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes

AUTO PCM DTS

Press the INPUT MODE button.

The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is pressed:

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2 Input mode display

• In the AUTO mode

• In the DIGITAL PCM mode

• In the DIGITAL DTS mode

• In the ANALOG mode

Depending on the input signal.

2 Input signal display

• DOLBY DIGITAL

• DTS

• PCM

The “DIGITAL” indicator lights when digital signals are being input properly. If the “DIGITAL” indicator does not light, check whether the Digital In Assign. setup and connections are correct and whether the component’s power is turned on.

NOTE:

• The “DIGITAL” indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be heard.

Surround

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes

Press the STEREO/DIRECT/PURE DIRECT button on the main unit or the DIRECT/PURE DIRECT button on the remote control unit to select the PURE DIRECT mode.

• The AVR-2106 is equipped with 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music.

• Select the mode to suit your tastes.

2 PURE DIRECT mode

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

Press the STEREO/DIRECT/PURE DIRECT button on the main unit or the DIRECT/PURE DIRECT button on the remote control unit to select the DIRECT mode.

2 DIRECT mode

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

Press the STEREO/DIRECT/PURE DIRECT button on the main unit or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to select the STEREO mode.

2 STEREO mode

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

STANDARD SELECT

SURROUND PARAMETER

STEREO/DIRECT/PURE DIRECT

SURROUND PARAMETER

STEREO

STANDARD

DIRECT/

PURE DIRECT

CURSOR

ENTER

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Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode

•To play in the PLIIx mode, set “S. BackSp” at the “Speaker

Configuration” setting to “1sp” or “2sp”.

•To play in the PL PLIIx mode, set “Surround Back” at the

“Power Amp Assign” setting.

Press the STANDARD button to select the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode.

• The Dolby Pro Logic II indicator lights.

lights

DTS NEO:6DOLBY PLIIx

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the surround parameter mode.

Play a program source.

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to select the optimum mode for

the source.

Display

(Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode)

(Pro Logic

IIx Music mode)

(Pro Logic

IIx Game mode)

When the “SB CH OUT” parameter is set to “OFF”. (Set “S. BACK” at system setup to “NONE”.)

Display

(Pro Logic II Cinema mode)

(Pro Logic II Music mode)

(Pro Logic

II Game mode)

(Dolby Pro Logic mode)

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

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

When the “SB CH OUT” parameter is set to “ON”. (Set “S. BACK” at system setup to “SMALL” or “LARGE”.)

See “Surround parameters q” for a description of the various parameters.

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to set the various surround

parameters.

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode.

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button, and press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the various parameters.

2 Surround parameters q

Pro Logic IIx and Pro Logic II Mode:

The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The Music mode is recommended for stereo music and surround-encoded stereo music sources. The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic in case the source content is not of optimum quality. The Game mode is for playing games. The game mode can only be used with 2-channel audio sources. Select one of the modes (“Cinema”, “Music”, “Pro Logic” or “Game”).

• Panorama Control:

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

• Dimension Control:

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

• Center Width Control:

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

Example: DOLBY PLIIx music mode screen

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

When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on the main unit, stop operating the buttons after completing the settings. The settings are automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after several seconds.

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DTS NEO:6 mode

Press the STANDARD button to select the DTS NEO:6 mode.

DTS NEO:6DOLBY PLIIx

Play a program source.

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the surround parameter mode.

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button, and press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the various parameters.

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to select the optimum mode for

the source.

STANDARD SELECT

SURROUND PARAMETER

FUNCTION INPUT MODE SURROUND MODE

SURROUND PARAMETER

SURROUND BACK

STANDARD

CURSOR

INPUT MODE

ENTER

FUNCTION

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

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to set the various surround

parameters.

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode.

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

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DTS NEO:6 Mode:

• Cinema:

This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with

6.1-channel sources. This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well, because the in-phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels).

• Music:

This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The front channel (FL and FR) signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there is no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from the center (C) and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels add a natural sense of expansion to the sound field.

CENTER IMAGE (0.0 to 1.0: default 0.3):

The center image parameter for adjusting the expansion of the center channel in the DTS NEO:6 MUSIC mode has been added.

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

Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) ( page 36).

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Example: DVD

Press the INPUT MODE button to set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS”.

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Press the STANDARD button to select the STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround) mode.

When performing this operation from the main unit’s panel, press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT

knob and select Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS NEO:6.

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button.

• The surround parameter menu is displayed.

Play a program source with the or symbol.

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

• The DTS indicator lights when playing DTS sources.

lights

Operate the SURROUND BACK button to switch Surround Back CH ON/OFF.

• The SURROUND BACK indicator

lights when the SURROUND BACK button is on.

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

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button, and press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the various parameters.

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to adjust the parameter settings.

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode.

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CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):

The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright.

This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby

Digital, DTS Surround and DTS NEO:6 modes. (The same contents are set for all operating modes.)

D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression):

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

LFE (Low Frequency Effect):

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

1. Dolby Digital: –10 dB to 0 dB

2. DTS Surround: –10 dB to 0 dB

When DTS encoded movie software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback. When DTS encoded music software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to –10 dB for correct DTS playback.

TONE:

This enables tone control. This can be set individually for the separate surround modes other than PURE DIRECT and DIRECT mode.

SB CH OUT (Surround Back):

(1) Multi-channel source

• OFF:

Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker.

• NON MTRX:

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

• MTRX ON:

The surround back channel is reproduced using digital matrix processing.

• ES MTRX:

When playing DTS signals, the surround back signals undergo digital matrix processing for playback.

• ES DSCRT:

When a signal identifying the source as a discrete 6.1-channel source is included in the DTS signals, the surround back signals included in the source are played.

• PLIIx Cinema:

Processing is performed with the Cinema mode of the PLIIx

decoder and the surround back channel is reproduced.

• PLIIx Music:

Processing is performed with the Music mode of the PLIIx

decoder and the surround back channel is reproduced.

(2) 2ch source

• OFF:

Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker.

• ON:

Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker. This operation can be performed directly by pressing the SURROUND BACK button.

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• In addition, screen information is displayed in the following

order when the ON SCREEN button is pressed repeatedly:

OSD-1 Input signal OSD-2 Input/output OSD-3 Auto surround mode OSD-4~10 Tuner preset stations

NOTE:

• OSD-3: This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to “ON” and the input mode is set to “Auto”. It is not displayed when the input mode is set to “Analog” or “EXT. IN”.

2 Checking the input signal

The input signal can be checked by pressing the remote control unit’s ON SCREEN button.

SIGNAL:

Displays the type of signal (DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, PCM, etc.).

fs:

Displays the input signal’s sampling frequency.

FORMAT:

Displays the input signal’s number of channels. “Number of front channels/Number of surround channels/ LFE on/off”. “SURROUND” is displayed for 2-channel signal sources recorded in Dolby Surround.

OFFSET:

Displays the dialog normalization offset value.

FLAG:

Displays the special identification signal recorded in the input signal. “MATRIX” is displayed when matrix processing is conducted on the surround back channel, “DISCRETE” is displayed when discrete processing is conducted. Not displayed if an identification signal has not been recorded.

STANDARD/NIGHT

FUNCTION INPUT MODE

2 Dialog normalization

The dialog normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. Dialog normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level (standard level) of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources, such as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital. These contents can be verified with the ON SCREEN button.

Display

OFFSET - 4dB

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

Adjusting the audio delay

• When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound. In this case, adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture.

• The audio delay setting is stored separately for each input source.

• This adjustment can be performed with the system setup ( page 38) or from the remote control unit, as described below.

STANDARD

CURSOR

INPUT MODE

ON SCREEN

ENTER

FUNCTION

Night mode

When listening at night or at lower volumes, the night mode improves listenability.

Press and hold the STANDARD/NIGHT button for several seconds to enter the night mode.

• Canceling night mode: Press and hold the STANDARD/NIGHT button again.

• The night mode only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.

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DENON original surround modes

This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.

Surround modes and their features

2 Personal memory plus

This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the different sources. When the input source is switched, the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled.

The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each surround mode.

MONO MOVIE (NOTE)

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable. In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes.

NOTE:When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right),

so input signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a “Y” adapter cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs.

The front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back left channels, the front right channel signals are output to the surround and surround back right channels, and the in-phase component of the left and right channels is output to the center channel. Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound.

Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion.

Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions.

This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism.

Use this to enjoy video game sources.

Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo. Signals consisting of the component difference of the input signals (the component that provides the sense of expansion) processed for delay are output from the surround channel.

Select this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from the front 2-channel speakers or headphones.7

• The audio delay setting does not apply when playing in the EXT. IN mode or in the analog input direct, pure direct or stereo mode (TONE DEFEAT “ON”).

Select Dolby/DTS Surround.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Play a program source (DVD, etc.).

Press the CURSORDDbutton.

• Switch to the Audio Delay adjustment screen.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the delay time (0 ms ~ 200 ms).

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

Press the ENTER button to complete the setting.

Select the input source.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Example: DVD

Press the INPUT MODE button to set the input mode to “AUTO”.

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

Press and hold in the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the parameter you want to set.

Display the parameter you want to adjust, then turn the SELECT knob to set it.

The parameters which can be set differ for the different surround modes are displayed. (Refer to “Surround modes and parameters” ( page 53).)

When turned counterclockwise:

DIRECT STEREO

MONO MOVIE

DTS NEO:6

5CH/7CH STEREO

MATRIXVIRTUAL SURROUND

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the

SURROUND MODE button, then operate the selector.

SELECT

SURROUND PARAMETER

TONE DEFEAT

SURROUND MODE

TONE CONTROL

SURROUND PARAMETER

CH SELECT/ENTER

SURROUND MODE

CURSOR

2 Surround parameters r

ROOM SIZE:

This sets the size of the sound field. There are five settings: “small”, “med.s” (medium-small), “medium”, “med.l” (medium-large) and “large”. “small” recreates a small sound field, “large” a large sound field.

EFFECT LEVEL:

This sets the strength of the surround effect. The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15. Lower the level if the sound seems distorted.

DELAY TIME:

The delay time can be set within the range of 0 to 110 ms only in the matrix mode.

TONE CONTROL:

This can be set individually for each surround mode except PURE DIRECT and DIRECT.

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

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button, and press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the various parameters.

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to adjust the parameter settings.

DSP surround simulation

2 To operate the surround mode and the

surround parameters from the remote control unit

Select the surround mode for the input channel.

(Remote control unit)

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to enter the surround parameter setting mode.

The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed:

MONO MOVIE

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

MATRIX

VIDEO GAME

The surround parameter switches in the following order each time the SURROUND PARAMETER button is pressed for the different surround modes.

2 Operating the surround mode and the

surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel

Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode.

When turned clockwise:

DIRECT STEREO

MONO MOVIE

DTS NEO:6

5CH/7CH STEREO

MATRIXVIRTUAL SURROUND

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME

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Tone control setting

2 Adjusting the sound quality (tone)

The tone control function will not work in the PURE DIRECT or DIRECT mode.

Press the TONE CONTROL button.

TREBLEBASS

Turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level of the bass or treble.

The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed.

To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased up to +6 dB in steps of 1 dB.) To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counterclockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased down to –6 dB in steps of 1 dB.)

2 Tone defeat mode

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

Press the TONE DEFEAT button.

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

Channel Level

You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below.

Press the CH SELECT button to select the speaker whose level you want to adjust.

FL C FR SR

SW SL

SBL SBR

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

When the surround back speaker setting is set to “1sp” for “Speaker Configuration”, this is set to “SB”. “SB” appears only when the “Power Amp Assign.” setting is the surround back mode.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to adjust the level of the selected speaker.

The default setting of the channel level is 0 dB. The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the range of +12 to –12 dB by pressing the CURSOR buttons. The SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing it one step from –12 dB.

OFF ´ –12 dB ´ +12 dB

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Auto tuner presets

Listening to the radio

Auto preset memory

Hold the PRESET • button and press the POWER switch on the main unit.

• The unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast stations.

• This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory.

• The “Auto tuner preset” operation can also be performed at “System setup” ( page 38).

When the first FM broadcast station is found, that station is stored in the preset memory at channel A1. Subsequent stations are automatically stored in order at preset channels A1 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8, E1 to E8, F1 to F8 and G1 to G8 for a maximum of 56 stations. Channel A1 is tuned in after the auto preset memory operation is completed.

• If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual “Preset memory” operation.

•To interrupt this function, press the ON/STANDBY switch.

2 DEFAULT SETTINGS

A1 ~ A8

87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 108.0 / 90.1 / 90.1 /

90.1 / 90.1 MHz

B1 ~ B8

522 / 603 / 999 / 1404 / 1611 kHz,

90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz

F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz

G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz

• When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the “STEREO” indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in. At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the “TUNED” and “STEREO” indicators turn off.

Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode.

Press the TUNING (+) or (–) button.

Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in.

SHIFT TUNINGON/STANDBY

POWER

FUNCTION PRESETBAND

SHIFT

MODE

MEMORY

BAND

TUNER

ON SCREEN

PRESET

TUNING

Set the input source to “TUNER”.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM).

Auto tuning

Manual tuning

Set the input source to “TUNER”.

Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode.

Check that the display’s “AUTO” indicator turns off.

Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM).

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Preset stations

Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory.

Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to G).

Press the MEMORY button.

Press the PRESET (+) or (–) button to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8).

•To preset other channels, repeat steps 1 to 4. A total of 56 broadcast stations can be preset — 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to G.

Press the MEMORY button again.

• Store the station in the preset memory.

Checking the preset stations

Press the ON SCREEN button repeatedly until the “Tuner Preset Stations” screen appears on the OSD.

The preset (broadcast) stations can be checked on the on-screen display.

Recalling preset stations

Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block.

Watching the display, press the PRESET • (+) or

ªª

(–) button to select the desired preset channel.

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal. The following three types of RDS information can be received with this unit:

2 Program Type (PTY)

PTY identifies the type of RDS program. The program types and their displays are as follows:

NEWS

AFFAIRS

INFO

SPORT

EDUCATE

DRAMA

CULTURE

SCIENCE

VARIED

POP M

ROCK M

EASY M

LIGHT M

CLASSICS

OTHER M

WEATHER

FINANCE

CHILDREN

SOCIAL

RELIGION

PHONE IN

TRAVEL

LEISURE

JAZZ

COUNTRY

NATION M

OLDIES

FOLK M

DOCUMENT

2 Traffic Program (TP)

TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area before leaving home.

2 Radio Text (RT)

RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display.

News

Current Affairs

Information

Sports

Education

Drama

Culture

Science

Varied

Pop Music

Rock Music

Easy Listening Music

Light Classical

Serious Classical

Other Music

NOTE:

The operations described below using the RDS, PTY and RT buttons will not function in areas in which there are no RDS broadcasts.

Weather

Finance

Children’s programs

Social Affairs

Religion

Phone In

Travel

Leisure

Jazz Music

Country Music

National Music

Oldies Music

Folk Music

Documentaries

Press the TUNING (+) or (–) button to tune in the desired station.

The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in.

• When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the “STEREO” indicator turns off.

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Set the input source to “TUNER”.

Press the RDS button until “RDS SEARCH” appears on the display.

Press the PRESET • (+) orªª(–) button.

• The search for RDS stations begins automatically.

If no RDS stations are found with the above operation, all the reception bands are searched. When a broadcast station is found, that station’s name appears on the display.

RDS search

Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the RDS service.

To continue searching, repeat step 3.

Set the input source to “TUNER”.

Press the RDS button until “PTY SEARCH” appears on the display.

PTY search

Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). For a description of each program type, refer to “Program Type (PTY)”.

Watching the display, press the PTY button to call out the desired program type.

Press the PRESET • (+) orªª(–) button.

• PTY search begins automatically.

If there is no station broadcasting the designated program type with the above operation, all the reception bands are searched. The station name is displayed on the display after searching stops.

To continue searching, repeat step 4.

Set the input source to “TUNER”.

Press the RDS button until “TP SEARCH” appears on the display.

TP search

Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs (TP stations).

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

If no RDS station is found when all the frequencies have been searched, “NO RDS” is displayed.

If no station broadcasting the designated program type is found when all the frequencies have been searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.

Press the PRESET • (+) orªª(–) button.

• TP search begins automatically.

If no TP station is found with the above operation, all the reception bands are searched. The station name is displayed on the display after searching stops.

RTRDS

FUNCTION PRESET PTY

TUNER

PRESET

To continue searching, repeat step 3.

If no other TP station is found when all the frequencies have been searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.

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RT (Radio Text)

“RT” appears on the display when radio text data is received.

Remote control unit

Operating DENON audio components

Advanced Operation

Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO”.

Set the MODE 2 switch to the position for the component to be operated (CD, CDR/MD or TAPE).

Operate the audio component.

For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some component models cannot be operated with this remote control.

6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse)

2 : Stop

1 : Play

8, 9 : Auto search (cue)

3 : Pause

DISC SKIP + : Switch discs (for CD changers only)

MODE 2

MODE 1

• TUNER can be operated when the switch is at “AUDIO” position.

Set the input source to “TUNER”.

Press the RT button.

While receiving an RDS broadcast station, the text data broadcast from the station is displayed. To turn the display off, press the RT button again. If no text data is being broadcast, “NO TEXT DATA” is displayed.

2. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons

6 : Rewind 7 : Fast-forward

2 : Stop 1 : Forward play 0 : Reverse play

A/B : Switch between decks A and B

3. Tuner system buttons

SHIFT : Switch preset channel range

CHANNEL +, – :Preset channel up/down

TUNING +, – :Frequency up/down

BAND : Switch between the AM

and FM bands

MODE : Switch between auto and mono

MEMORY :Preset memory

1. CD player (CD), CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons

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Preset memory

Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

Set the MODE 2 switch to the component to be registered.

Advanced Operation

• DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory.

• This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufacturers without using the learning function by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the list of preset codes ( End of this manual).

• Operation is not possible for some models.

Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, Tape deck or CDR/MD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position.

• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit’s transmitting window while setting the preset memory.

• Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed in the list of preset codes.

• Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and verify correct operation.

• The preset memory can be set for one component only among the following: CDR/MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE.

2 The preset codes are as follows upon shipment from the

factory and after resetting:

•TV, VCR .........................................HITACHI

• CD, TAPE.......................................DENON

• CDR/MD........................................DENON (CDR)

• DVD/VDP.......................................DENON (DVD)

• DBS/CABLE...................................ABC (CABLE)

Operating a component stored in the preset memory

Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

Set the MODE 2 switch to the component you want to operate.

Operate the component.

For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.

Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, Tape deck or CDR/MD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position.

MODE 2

ON SOURCE

MODE 1

NUMBER

OFF

Press the ON/SOURCE and OFF button at the same time.

• The indicator starts flashing.

Referring to the included list of preset codes, press the NUMBER buttons to input the preset code (a 3-digit number) for the manufacturer of the component whose signals you want to store in the memory.

To store the codes of another component in the memory, repeat steps 1 to 4.

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2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons

ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby

6, 7 : Manual search

(forward and reverse)

2 : Stop

1 : Play

8, 9 : Auto search (cue)

3 : Pause

0 ~ 9, +10 : Number

3. Video deck (VCR) system buttons

ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby

6, 7 : Manual search

(forward and reverse)

2 : Stop

1 : Play

3 : Pause

Channel +, – : Channel up/down

1. Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons

ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby

OFF : DENON DVD power off

6, 7 : Manual search

(forward and reverse)

2 : Stop

1 : Play

8, 9 : Auto search (to beginning of track)

3 : Pause

0 ~ 9, +10 :Number

DISC SKIP + : Disc skip (for DVD changer only)

DISPLAY : Switch display

MENU :Menu

RETURN : Return

SETUP : Setup

•, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting

• Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on remote control for that component.

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5. Monitor TV (TV) system buttons

ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby

MENU :Menu

RETURN : Return

•, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter

CHANNEL +, – : Channel up/down

0 ~ 9, +10 : Number

DISPLAY : Switch display

TV/VCR : Switch between TV

and video player

VOL +, – :Volume up/down

Punch through

“Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on CD, TAPE,

CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.

Set the MODE 1 switch to “VIDEO”.

Set the MODE 2 switch to the component to be registered (DBS/CABLE or TV).

Press the DVD/VDP POWER and TV POWER buttons at the same time.

• The indicator starts flashing.

No.

Input the number of the component you want to set.

CD 1 TAPE 2 CDR/MD 3 DVD/VDP 4 VCR 5 No setting 0

• For CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, the buttons can be operated in the same way as for DENON audio components ( page 30).

•A TV can be operated when the switch is at the DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position.

4. Digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons

ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby

MENU :Menu

RETURN : Return

•, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter

CHANNEL +, – : Channel up/down

0 ~ 9, +10 :Number

DISPLAY : Switch display

VOL +, – :Volume up/down

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TV POWER

DVD/VDP POWER

MODE 1

NUMBER

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Other functions

Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode)

Press the REC SELECT button to display the “RECOUT SOURCE” on the display.

Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the source you wish to record.

For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which you want to record. To cancel, turn the FUNCTION knob and select “SOURCE”.

Set the recording mode.

• Recording sources other than digital inputs selected in the REC OUT mode are also output to the multi source audio output terminals.

• Digital signals are not output to the REC SOURCE or audio output terminals.

• The DIGITAL IN’s signal selected with the FUNCTION knob is output to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal.

Last function memory

• This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power is switched off. This function eliminates the need to perform complicated resettings when the power is switched on.

• The unit is also equipped with a back-up memory. This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main unit’s POWER switch is off and the power supply cord disconnected.

Initialization of the microprocessor

If the indication on the display is not normal or if the operation of the unit is not correct, then the microprocessor should be reset by the following procedure.

Switch off the unit using the main unit’s POWER switch.

Keep both SPEAKER A and B buttons depressed and turn on the unit by pressing the main unit’s

POWER switch.

Check that the entire display is flashing at 1second intervals and release the buttons.

• The microprocessor will be initialized.

• If step 3 does not work, start over from step 1.

• If the microprocessor has been reset, all the button settings are reset to the default values (the values set upon shipment from the factory).

FUNCTION

POWER SPEAKER

REC SELECT

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Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 45, 46).

*Input Setup

You can change the settings using the buttons on the front panel or remote control unit.

[ On-screen display ]

[ Display ]

*Digital In

*COAX1 CD

*Exit

CURSOR

MODE 1

SETUP

ENTER

Navigating through the System Setup Menu

The AVR-2106 is equipped with an intuitive and easy-to-understand on-screen display, and is equipped with an alphanumeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. We recommend that you use the on-screen display when you make system adjustments. Some representative front display and on-screen display examples are shown below.

On-screen display and front display

Advanced Setup – Part 1

[ On-screen display ]

Top menu

Main menu

[ Front display ]

*Auto Setup

Top menu

Screen title

No.

Sub-menu title

To select a menu, press the CURSOR

button.

Main menu

Screen title

No.

Sub-menu title

Press the CURSOR

button to execute.

Currently selected line

Current setting

Currently selected line

Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO”.

Press the SETUP button to display the “System Setup” menu. Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the menu, then press the

ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to enter the selected menu.

To change a setting, first select it pressing the CURSOR

button, and then change the setting pressing the CURSORFFor

button.

Press the ENTER button to confirm the new settings.

Press the SETUP button to return to the “System Setup” menu and again to return to the main screen.

*Speaker Setup

*Digital In

*AutoSet <Start

*COAX1 CD

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• The OPTICAL 3 terminal on the AVR-2106’s rear panel is equipped with an optical digital output terminal for recording digital signals on a CD recorder, MD recorder or other digital recorder. Use this for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo – 2 channels) and a digital audio recorder.

• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on the AVR-2106’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal.

• “PHONO”, “TUNER” and “V. AUX” cannot be selected with “Digital In Assignment”.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Digital In Assign.”, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Digital In Assign.” screen appears.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the digital input terminal, then press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to select the input source.

Select “OFF” for input sources for which no digital input terminals are used. If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default values.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Input Setup” menu appears.

This setting assigns the digital input terminals of the AVR-2106 for the different input sources.

Input Setup

Setting the Digital In Assign.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Input Setup” at the “System Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Input Setup” screen appears.

Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext. In Subwoofer.

Setting the Ext In SW Level

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Ext In SW Level” at the “Input Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Ext In SW Level” screen appears.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select according to the specifications of the player being used.

Also refer to the player’s operating instructions. +15 dB (default) recommended (0, +5, +10 or +15 can be selected).

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Input Setup” menu appears.

• Correct the playback level of the different input sources.

• Adjust the playback levels of the devices connected to the different input sources to the same level to eliminate the need for adjusting the main volume each time the input source is switched.

Setting the Input Function Level

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Input Function Level” at the “Input Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Input Function Level” screen appears.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the input source, then press the CURSORFFor

button to adjust the level.

The level can be adjusted between –12 dB and +12 dB in units of 1 dB. If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default values.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Input Setup” menu appears.

• After completing this setting, check that the playback levels for the different sources are the same.

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Example:

When the name has been changed to “DENON”

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the input source whose name you want to change, then press the CURSORFForGGbutton.

• The screen switches to the character input screen.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to move the cursor ( 22) to the character, number, symbol or punctuation mark you wish to input, and press the CURSOR

button to select that

character.

Up to 5 characters can be input.

Repeat step 3 to complete input of the input source name.

The names of the input sources displayed on the front display and the on-screen display can be changed. The names or brands of the devices connected to the input sources can be input.

Setting the Function Rename

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Function Rename” at the “Input Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Function Rename” screen appears.

Example:

When “CD” is selected and the CURSORFFor GGbutton is pressed

AB C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ’( ) + , – . / : ; < = > ? [ ] (space)

If you wish to return the input source to its initial setting, press the CURSORHHbutton while the input source is highlighted. If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the setting is automatically reset to the default name.

Once all the characters have been input, press the ENTER button.

• The “Function Rename” screen appears.

• When the input source is selected, the display is as shown below.

Use the same procedure to change other input source names as well.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Input Setup” menu appears.

This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input terminals of the AVR-2106 for the different input sources.

Setting the Component In Assign.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Component In Assign.” at the “Input Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Component In Assign.” screen appears.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the component video input terminal, then press the

CURSOR

FForGG

button to select the input

source.

Select “OFF” for sources for which the component (Y, P

B/CB and P

R/CR) video input is not to be used.

When the default, “Yes”, is selected, the settings are reset to the factory defaults.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Input Setup” menu appears.

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Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 56 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8, E1 to 8, F1 to 8 and G1 to 8.

Setting the Auto Tuner Preset

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Auto Tuner Preset” at the “Input Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Auto Tuner Preset” screen appears.

Press the CURSORFFbutton to select “Start”.

• “Search” appears on the screen and searching begins.

• “Completed” appears once searching is completed.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Exit”, then press the ENTER button.

• The “System Setup” menu appears.

• The audio delay setting does not apply when playing in the EXT. IN mode or in the analog input direct, pure direct or stereo mode (TONE DEFEAT “ON”).

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Audio Delay”, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Audio Delay” screen appears.

Press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to set the

delay time (0 ms ~ 200 ms).

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

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Advanced Playback” menu appears.

• The audio delay setting is stored separately for each input source.

Advanced playback

Setting the Audio Delay

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Advanced Playback” at the “System Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Advanced Playback” screen appears.

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

q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals in the Dolby Digital, DTS or another multi-

channel format (DOLBY PLIIx Cinema)

e Multi-channel signals in the Dolby Digital, DTS or another

multi-channel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) Default settings are indicated in ( ). During playback in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does not change even if the input signal is changed.

Setting the Auto Surround Mode

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Auto Surround Mode” at the “Advanced Playback” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Auto Surround Mode” screen appears.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select “ON” if you want to use the auto surround mode, or “OFF” if you do not want to use it.

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Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select the desired setting.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Option Setup” menu appears.

This sets the amount of attenuation applied for audio output muting.

Option Setup

Setting the Muting Level

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Muting Level” at the “Option Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Muting Level” screen appears.

• Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) “ON” or “OFF”.

• Sets the on-screen display mode.

Setting the On-Screen Display (OSD)

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “On Screen Display” at the “Option Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “On Screen Display” screen appears.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select “ON” or “OFF”.

–20 dB:

Attenuation of the volume by –20 dB from the present level.

–40 dB:

Attenuation of the volume by –40 dB from the present level.

– – – dB:

The volume level is completely muted.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the on-screen display mode, then press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to select “MODE1” or“MODE2”.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Option Setup” menu appears.

MODE1:

Prevents flickering of the on-screen display when there is no video signal.

MODE2:

Flickering is not prevented. Use this mode if the on-screen display does not appear in MODE1, which may happen depending on the TV being used.

Press the CURSOR

orHHbutton to select

“Exit”, then press the ENTER button.

• The “System Setup” menu appears.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Advanced Playback” menu appears.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Option Setup” at the “System Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Option Setup” screen appears.

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Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to Bi-Amp.

Setting the Power Amp Assign.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Power Amp Assign.” at the “Option Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Power Amp Assign.” screen appears.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select the Amp Assign mode according to the speaker system you want to set up.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Option Setup” menu appears.

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

Setting the Setup Lock

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Setup Lock” at the “Option Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Setup Lock” screen appears.

Press the CURSORFFbutton to select “ON” to lock the system setup settings.

Press the ENTER button to finalize the setting and exit the system setup mode.

• When the setup lock function is activated, the settings listed below cannot be changed, and “SETUP LOCKED” is displayed when related buttons are operated.

• System setup settings

• Surround parameter settings

•Tone control settings

• Channel level settings (including test tones)

•To unlock, press the SETUP button again and display the “Setup Lock” screen, then select “OFF” and press the ENTER button.

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

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This Speaker Setup section describes the procedures to make speaker settings manually (without using the Auto Setup function), as well as to make manual changes to settings that have already been made by the Auto Setup function.

CURSOR

ENTER

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Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Speaker Setup” at the “System Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Speaker Setup” screen appears.

Setting the Speaker Config.

Speaker Setup

The composition of the signals output to each channel and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Speaker Config.”, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Speaker Config.” screen appears.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select a speaker, then press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select a parameter.

Center Sp.

Front Sp.

Subwoofer

Surround Sp.

Surround back Sp.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.

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

2 Parameters

Large:

Select this when using speakers that have sufficient ability to reproduce bass sound below the frequency set for the crossover frequency mode.

Yes / No:

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

Small:

Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient ability to reproduce 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.

2sp / 1sp:

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.

Setting the Delay Time

Input the distance between the listening position and each speaker to set the delay time for the surround playback.

Center FRFL

Subwoofer

Listening position

SL SR

SBL SBR

Preparations:

Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers.

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Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the speaker to be set.

Press the CURSOR

FF orGG

button to set the distance between the speaker and the 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. If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default values.

The difference in distance for the various speaker settings must not be greater than 6.0 meters.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Delay Time” at the “Speaker Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Delay Time” screen appears.

• Use this setting to balance the playback levels in different channels and make them appear equal.

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

• The levels can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit ( page 43).

Setting the Channel Level

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Channel Level” at the “Speaker Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Channel Level” screen appears.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select “Auto” or “Manual”.

Auto:

Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from each speaker.

Manual:

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

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “TEST TONE Start”, then press the CURSOR

button to select “Start”.

-1

When “Auto” mode is selected: Press the CURSOR

FF orGG

button to adjust all

the speakers to the same volume.

• The test tones are emitted from each speaker in the following order: at 4-second intervals during the first and second cycle, and at the 2-second intervals during the third and subsequent cycles.

1sp

2sp

SBL

SBR

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

Example:

When the volume is set to –12.0 dB while the test tone is being produced from the Front Lch speaker

-2

When “Manual” mode is selected: Press the CURSOR

DD orHH

button to select the

speaker, then press the CURSOR

FF orGG

button

to adjust all the speakers to the same volume.

The volume can be adjusted between –12 dB and +12 dB in units of 0.5 dB.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.

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•To cancel the settings, press the CURSORHHbutton to select

“Level Clear” on the “Channel Level” screen, then make the settings again.

• When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer’s own volume control.

• When you adjust the channel levels while in the system setup channel level mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect all surround modes. Consider this mode a master channel level adjustment mode.

• After you have completed the system setup channel level adjustments, you can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes. Then, whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that mode will be recalled. Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode ( page 26).

2 Adjusting the test tone

• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup ( page 42) or from the remote control unit, as described below.

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

Press the TEST TONE button.

•Test tones are output from the different speakers.

Press the CURSOR

FF orGG

button to adjust so that the volume of the test tones is the same for all the speakers.

After completing the adjustment, press the

TEST TONE button again.

Press the STANDARD button to select the STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) modes.

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

Setting the Crossover Frequency

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Crossover Frequency” at the “Speaker Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Crossover Frequency” screen appears.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select the frequency.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.

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

Set the subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used.

Setting the SW Mode Setup

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “SW Mode Setup” at the “SpeakerSetup” menu, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Subwoofer Mode Setup” screen appears.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select a setting.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

• The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Exit”, then press the ENTER button.

• The “System Setup” menu appears.

• This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer and all speakers are set to small size.

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2 Assignment of low frequency signal range

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

2 Crossover Frequency

• When “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” at the “Speaker Config.” screen, 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.

(• When “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, the bass sound is output

from the speakers set as “Large”.)

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 higher frequency may improve frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency.

2 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 “Setting the Speaker Config.” ( page 41).

• When the “LFE+MAIN” playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to “Large” is produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel. In this playback mode, the low frequency range expands 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 is played from the subwoofer channel is only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channels specified as “Small” in the setup menu.

• Select the play mode that offers the fullest bass.

• When the subwoofer is set to “Yes”, 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” ( page 53).

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

1. Auto Setup

1 Auto Setup

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

SURROUND BACK

8 ~ 11

2. Speaker Setup

Speaker Config.

Crossover Frequency

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

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

Front Sp.

Large

Center Sp. Surround Sp. Subwoofer

Small SmallYes

Surround Back

Sp.

Small / 2sp

Channel Level

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

SW Mode Setup

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

LFE (Normal)

Delay Time

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

42, 43

43, 44

Power Amp Assign.

Front L & R

Center

Surround

L & R

Subwoofer

3.6 m 3.6 m 3.0 m3.6 m

Surround Back

L & R

3.0 m

41, 42

FrontLFront

Center Surround R Subwoofer

0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB

Surround L

0 dB

Surround

Back R

0 dB

Surround

Back L

0 dB

80 Hz

3. Input Setup

PageDefault settingInput Setup

Digital In Assign.

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

Input

source Digital

Inputs

CD DVD / VDP TV / DBS VCR-1

COAX1 OPT1 OPT2 COAX2

Ext In SW Level

Sets the Ext. In Subwoofer terminal playback level.

Subwoofer = +15 dB

Input Function Level

The playback level can be corrected individually for the different input sources.

TUNERPHONO CD

CDR /

TAPE

DVD /

VDP

TV / DBS

0 dB0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB

VCR-2

0 dB

VCR-1

0 dB

V. AUX

0 dB

Function Rename

The names of the different input source can be changed as desired and displayed on the display.

Component In Assign.

This assigns the color difference (component) video input terminals for the different input sources.

Auto Tuner Preset

FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory.

A1 ~ A8

B1 ~ B8

C1 ~ C8

D1 ~ D8

E1 ~ E8

87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 108.0 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz

522 / 603 / 999 / 1404 / 1611 kHz, 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

F1 ~ F8

G1 ~ G8

90.1 MHz

TUNERPHONO CD CDR DVD TV VCR-2VCR-1 V. AUX

CDR / TAPE

OPT3

DVD / VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF

V. AUX

OFF

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4. Advanced Playback

1 Audio Delay

Auto Surround Mode

Sets the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture.

Sets the Auto surround mode function.

0 ms

Auto Surround Mode = ON

38, 39

5. Option Setup

Power Amp Assign.

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

Surround Back

On Screen Display

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.

Muting Level

This sets the amount of attenuation for audio output muting.

– – – dB (minimum)

On Screen Display = ON / MODE1

Setup Lock

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

Setup Lock = OFF

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If a problem should arise, first check the following.

1. Are the connections correct?

2. Have you operated the receiver according to the operating instructions?

3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating properly?

If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

Display not lit and sound not produced when POWER switch set to on.

• Power supply cord not plugged in securely.

• Check the insertion of the power supply cord plug.

•Turn the power on with the remote control unit after turning the POWER switch on.

Display lit but sound not produced.

• Speaker cables not securely connected.

•Improper setting of the FUNCTION knob.

•Volume control set to minimum.

• MUTING is on.

• Digital signals not input. Digital input selected.

• Connect securely.

• Set to a suitable position.

•Turn volume up to suitable level.

• Switch off MUTING.

• Input digital signals or select input terminals to which digital signals are being input.

17 17

18, 19

Display not lit and power indicator is flashing rapidly.

• Speaker terminals are shortcircuited.

• The ventilation holes of the set are blocked.

• The unit is operating at continuous high power conditions and/or with inadequate ventilation.

• Switch power off, connect speakers properly, then switch power back on.

•Turn off the set’s power, then ventilate it well and allow it to cool down. Once the set has cooled down, turn the power back on.

5, 6

2, 5

Sound produced only from one channel.

• Incomplete connection of speaker cables.

• Incomplete connection of input/output cables.

• Connect securely.

5, 6

5 ~ 7,

11 ~ 16

Positions of instruments reversed during stereo playback.

• Reverse connections of left and right speakers or left and right input/output cables.

• Check left and right connections. 6

Humming noise produced when record is playing.

•Ground wire of turntable not connected properly.

• Incomplete PHONO jack connection.

• TV or radio transmission antenna nearby.

• Connect securely.

• Contact your store of purchase.

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Howling noise produced when volume is high.

•Turntable and speaker systems too close together.

• Floor is unstable and vibrates easily.

• Separate as much as possible.

• Use cushions to absorb speaker vibrations transmitted by floor. If turntable is not equipped with insulators, use audio insulators (sold separately).

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Sound is distorted.

• Stylus pressure too weak.

• Dust or dirt on stylus.

• Cartridge defective.

• Apply proper stylus pressure.

• Check stylus.

• Replace cartridge.

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Volume is weak.

• MC cartridge being used. • Replace with MM cartridge or use a head amplifier or step-up transformer.

This unit does not operate properly when remote control unit is used.

• Batteries dead.

• Remote control unit too far from

this unit.

• Obstacle between this unit and

remote control unit.

• Different button is being pressed.

•

< and > ends of batteries

inserted in reverse.

• Replace with new batteries.

• Move closer.

• Remove obstacle.

•Press the proper button.

• Insert batteries properly.

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•Other types of audio:

These signals are designed to recreate a 360° sound field using three to five speakers.

In this case the speakers should surround the listener from all sides to create a uniform sound field from 360°. Ideally the surround speakers should function as “point” sound sources in the same way as the front speakers.

These two types of sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for the surround speakers, are required in order to achieve the ideal sound.

FL C

SL SR

Optimum surround sound for different sources

There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels).

FL C

SL SR

Multiple surround speakers

(For 6.1-channel system)

Movie theater sound field

Listening room

sound field

In this case it is important to achieve the same sense of expansion as in a movie theater with the surround channels. To do so, in some cases the number of surround speakers is increased (to four or eight) or speakers with bipolar or dipolar properties are used.

SL : Surround L channel SR : Surround R channel SB : Surround back channel (1 speaker or 2 speakers)

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Additional Information

Surround back speakers

A 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel system to which the “surround back” (SB) channel has been added. This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener, something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional multi surround speakers. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.

FL C

SR chSL ch

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 5.1-channel systems

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL

FL C

SL ch SR ch

SB ch

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 6.1-channel systems

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL

2 Types of multi-channel signals

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, MPEG multi-channel audio, etc.

Types of sources

• Movie audio:

Signals created to be played in movie theaters. In general sound is recorded to be played in movie theaters equipped with multiple surround speakers, regardless of the format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.).

“Source” here does not refer to the type of signal (format) but the recorded content. Sources can be divided into two major categories.

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Speaker setting examples

Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose.

[1] DTS-ES compatible system

(using surround back speakers)

q Basic setting for primarily watching movies

This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using regular single way or 2-way speakers for the surround speakers.

• Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers.

• Consult the owner’s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room.

• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar), then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 60 to 90 cm above ear level at the prime listening position.

• When using two surround back speakers, place them at the back facing the front at a narrower distance than the front left and right speakers. When using one surround back speaker, place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher position 0 to 20 cm than the surround speakers.

•We recommend installing the surround back speaker(s) at a slightly downward facing angle. This effectively prevents the surround back channel signals from reflecting off the monitor or screen at the front center, resulting in interference and making the sense of movement from the front to the back less sharp.

w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion

type speakers for the surround speakers

For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening position, mounted above ear level.

Subwoofer

Surround back speakers

Front speakers

60°

Monitor

Center speaker

[ As seen from above ]

Surround speakers

Surround speaker

Front speaker

60 to 90 cm

[ As seen from the side ]

Surround back

speaker

Point slightly downwards

60°

Surround back speakers

[ As seen from above ]

Surround speakers

Surround speaker

Front speaker

60 to 90 cm

[ As seen from the side ]

Surround back

speaker

Point slightly downwards

Path of the surround sound from the

speakers to the listening position

60°

With this set, speaker(s) for 1 or 2 channels are required to achieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.). Adding these speakers, however, increases the surround effect not only with sources recorded in 6.1 channels but also with conventional 2- to

5.1-channel sources. Furthermore, all the DENON original surround modes ( page 24) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1-channel sound with any signal source.

2 Number of surround back speakers

Though the surround back channel only consists of 1 channel of playback signals for 6.1-channel sources (DTS-ES, etc.), we recommend using two speakers. When using speakers with dipolar characteristics in particular, it is essential to use two speakers. Using two speakers results in a smoother blend with the sound of the surround channels and better sound positioning of the surround back channel when listening from a position other than the center.

2 Placement of the surround left and right

channels when using surround back speakers

Using surround back speakers greatly improves the positioning of the sound at the rear. Because of this, the surround left and right channels play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the acoustic image from the front to the back. As shown in the diagram above, in a movie theater the surround signals are also produced from diagonally in front of the listeners, creating an acoustic image as if the sound were floating in space. To achieve these effects, we recommend placing the speakers for the surround left and right channels slightly more towards the front than with conventional surround systems. Doing so sometimes increases the surround effect when playing conventional 5.1-channel sources in the 6.1 surround or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode. Check the surround effects of the various modes before selecting the surround mode.

• Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example (1).

• It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightly to the front of the viewing position, and 60 to 90 cm above the ears.

• Same as surround back speaker installation method (1). Using dipolar speakers for the surround back speakers as well is more effective.

• The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls as shown in the diagram above, creating an enveloping and realistic surround sound presentation.

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Dolby Digital output

terminals

Media

Dolby Pro LogicDolby Digital

Comparison of home

surround systems

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[2] When not using surround back speakers

• Consult the owner’s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room.

Surround

The AVR-2106 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.

[1] Dolby Surround

q Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of up to “5.1” channels – front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects –LFE– channel, also called the “.1” channel, containing bass frequencies of up to 120 Hz). Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digital’s main channels can all contain full range sound information, from the lowest bass, up to the highest frequencies – 22 kHz. The signals within each channel are distinct from the others, allowing pinpoint sound imaging, and Dolby Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from noise and distortion.

No. of recorded

channels (elements)

No. of playback

channels

Playback channels

(max.)

Audio processing

High frequency

playback limit of

surround channel

5.1 ch

L, R, C, SL, SR, SW

Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital encoding /

decoding

20 kHz

2 ch

4 ch

L, R, C, S

(SW – recommended)

Analog matrix

processing Dolby

Surround

7 kHz

2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

2 Dolby Digital compatible media and playback

methods

Symbol indicating Dolby Digital compatibility:

The following are general examples. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions.

1: Please use a commercially available adapter when

connecting the Dolby Digital RF output terminal of the LD player to the digital input terminal. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection.

2: Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching

the Dolby Digital signal output method between “bitstream” and “(convert to) PCM”. When playing in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-2106, switch the DVD player’s output mode to “bitstream”. In some cases players are equipped with both “bitstream + PCM” and “PCM only” digital outputs. In this case connect the “bitstream + PCM” terminals to the AVR-2106.

Subwoofer

Surround speakers

Front speakers

60°

Monitor

Center speaker

[ As seen from above ]

Front speaker

60 to 90 cm

[ As seen from the side ]

Surround speaker

120°

LD (VDP)

DVD

Others

(satellite broadcasts,

CATV, etc.)

Coaxial Dolby Digital

RF output terminal

Optical or coaxial

digital output

(same as for PCM)

Optical or coaxial

digital output

(same as for PCM)

Set the input mode to

“AUTO”

( page 18, 19).

Set the input mode to

“AUTO”

( page 18, 19).

Set the input mode to

“AUTO”

( page 18, 19).

w Dolby Pro Logic II

• Dolby Pro Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format

developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits.

• Dolby Pro Logic II can be used to decode not only sources

recorded in Dolby Surround ( ) but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) to achieve surround sound.

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[2] DTS Digital Surround

Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. DTS offers the same “5.1” playback channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) as well as the stereo 2-channel mode. The signals for the different channels are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to interference between signals, crosstalk, etc. DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital (1234 kbps for CDs and LDs, 1536 kbps for DVDs) so it operates with a relatively low compression rate. Because of this the amount of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters, a separate CD-ROM synchronized with the film is played. With LDs and DVDs, there is of course no need for an extra disc; the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, so the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other formats. There are also music CDs recorded in DTS. These CDs include

5.1-channel surround signals (compared to two channels on current CDs). They do not include picture data, but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as in a movie theater, right in your own listening room.

2 DTS compatible media and playback methods

Symbols indicating DTS compatibility: and

The following are general examples. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions.

1: DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LDs

as PCM signals. Because of this, the un-decoded DTS signals are output as random “hissing” noise from the CD or LD player’s analog outputs. If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high volume, it may possibly cause damage to the speakers. To avoid this, be sure to switch the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. Also, never switch the input mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM” during playback. The same holds true when playing CDs or LDs on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. For DVDs, the DTS signals are recorded in a special way so this problem does not occur.

2: The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD

player may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). In this case the DTS-encoded signals may be processed erroneously, in which case they cannot be decoded by the AVR-2106, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-2106 ( page 19) lights before turning up the master volume.

3: A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required

to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output – consult the player’s owner’s manual for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTSencoded DVDs.

MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. U.S. PAT. NO’S. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 AND OTHER U.S. AND WORLDWIDE PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING. “DTS”, “DTS–ES”, “Neo:6”, AND “DTS 96/24” ARE TRADEMARKS OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. © 1996, 2003 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

e Dolby Pro Logic IIx

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx furthers the matrix decoding technology of Dolby Pro Logic II to decode audio signals recorded on two

channels into up to 7.1 playback channels, including the

surround back channel. Dolby Pro Logic IIx also allows 5.1-

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.

Sources recorded in Dolby Surround

• These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surround encoding technology.

• Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and video cassette tapes, as well as for stereo broadcast signals from FM radio, TV, satellite broadcasts and cable TV.

• Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic II makes it

possible to achieve multi-channel surround playback. The signals can also be played on ordinary stereo equipment, in which case they provide normal stereo sound.

• There are two types of DVD Dolby surround recording signals.

q 2-channel PCM stereo signals w 2-channel Dolby Digital signals

• When either of these signals is input to the AVR-2106, the

surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic II when

the “DOLBY/DTS SURROUND” mode is selected.

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

• Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro Logic

II offers a wider band range (20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater). In

addition, the surround channels were monaural (the surround left and right channels were the same) with previous Dolby Pro

Logic, but with Dolby Pro Logic II they are played as stereo

signals.

•Various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so it is possible to achieve optimum decoding ( page 53).

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Dolby Digital output

terminals

Media

LD (VDP)

DVD

Optical or coaxial digital

output

(same as for PCM)

Optical or coaxial digital

output

(same as for PCM)

Optical or coaxial digital

output

(same as for PCM)

Set the input mode to

“AUTO” or “DTS”

( page 18, 19). Never set the mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM”.

Set the input mode to

“AUTO” or “DTS”

( page 18, 19). Never set the mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM”.

Set the input mode to

“AUTO” or “DTS”

( page 18, 19).

2 Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are

indicated with the logo symbol shown below

Dolby Surround logo symbol:

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When DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or Matrix 6.1 encoded sources are decoded with a DTS-ES decoder, the format is automatically detected upon decoding and the optimum playing mode is selected. However, some Matrix 6.1 sources may be detected as having a 5.1-channel format, so the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode must be set manually to play these sources. (For instructions on selecting the surround mode ( page 21, 22.) The DTS-ES decoder includes another function, the DTS Neo:6 surround mode for 6.1-channel playback of digital PCM and analog signal sources.

2 DTS Neo:6™ surround

This mode applies conventional 2-channel signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 to achieve 6.1-channel surround playback. High precision input signal detection and matrix processing enable full band reproduction (frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) for all 6.1 channels, and separation between the different channels is improved to the same level as that of a digital discrete system. DTS Neo:6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding for the signal source.

• DTS Neo:6 Cinema

This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with

• DTS Neo:6 Music

This mode is suited mainly for playing music. Changes in the sound quality are reduced by decoding with emphasis on the front channel signals (FL and FR), and a natural sense of expansion is given to the sound field by the effect of the surround signals output from the center (C) and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels.

[4] DTS 96/24

The sampling frequency, number of bits and number of channels used for recording of music, etc., in studios have been increasing in recent years, and there are a growing number of high quality signal sources, including 96 kHz/24-bit 5.1-channel sources. For example, there are high picture/sound quality DVD video sources with 96 kHz/24-bit stereo PCM audio tracks. However, because the data rate for these audio tracks is extremely high, there are limits to recording them on two channels only, and since the quality of the pictures must be restricted it is common to only include still pictures. In addition, 96 kHz/24-bit 5.1-channel surround is possible with DVD audio sources, but DVD audio players are required to play them with this high quality. DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. in order to deal with this situation. Conventional surround formats used sampling frequencies of 48 or 44.1 kHz, so 20 kHz was about the maximum playback signal frequency. With DTS 96/24, the sampling frequency is increased to 96 or 88.2 kHz to achieve a wide frequency range of over 40 kHz. In addition, DTS 96/24 has a resolution of 24-bits, resulting in the same frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz/24-bit PCM. As with conventional DTS Surround, DTS 96/24 is compatible with a maximum of 5.1 channels, so sources recorded using DTS 96/24 can be played in high sampling frequency, multiple channel audio with such normal media as DVD videos and CDs. Thus, with DTS 96/24, the same 96 kHz/24-bit multi-channel surround sound as with DVD-Audio can be achieved while viewing DVD-Video images on a conventional DVD-Video player ( 1). Furthermore, with DTS 96/24 compatible CDs, 88.2 kHz/24-bit multi-channel surround can be achieved using normal CD/LD players ( 1). Even with the high quality multi-channel signals, the recording time is the same as with conventional DTS surround sources. What’s more, DTS 96/24 is fully compatible with the conventional DTS surround format, so DTS 96/24 signal sources can be played with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz on conventional DTS or DTS-ES surround decoders ( 2).

1A DVD player with DTS digital output capabilities (for CD/LD

players, a player with digital outputs for conventional DTS CDs/LDs) and a disc recorded in DTS 96/24 are required.

2 The resolution is 24 or 20 bits, depending on the decoder.

[3] DTS-ES Extended Surround™

DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals. This format has been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999. In addition to the 5.1 surround channels (FL, FR, C, SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround also offers the SB (Surround Back, sometimes also referred to as “surround center”) channel for surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels. DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methods, as described below.

2 DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 is the newest recording format. With it, all

6.1 channels (including the SB channel) are recorded independently using a digital discrete system. The main feature of this format is that because the SL, SR and SB channels are fully independent, the sound can be designed with total freedom and it is possible to achieve a sense that the acoustic images are moving about freely among the background sounds surrounding the listener from 360 degrees. Though maximum performance is achieved when sound tracks recorded with this system are played using a DTS-ES decoder, when played with a conventional DTS decoder the SB channel signals are automatically down-mixed to the SL and SR channels, so none of the signal components are lost.

2 DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1

With this format, the additional SB channel signals undergo matrix encoding and are input to the SL and SR channels beforehand. Upon playback they are decoded to the SL, SR and SB channels. The performance of the encoder used at the time of recording can be fully matched using a high precision digital matrix decoder developed by DTS, thereby achieving surround sound more faithful to the producer’s sound design aims than with conventional 5.1- or 6.1-channel systems. In addition, the bitstream format is 100% compatible with conventional DTS signals, so the effect of the Matrix 6.1 format can be achieved even with 5.1-channel signal sources. Of course it is also possible to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with a DTS 5.1-channel decoder.

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Mode

Additional Information Additional Information

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C (0 dB) C (0 dB)

E C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB)

C (OFF) C (OFF)

E C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF)

C C C C C C

E C C C C C C C

C C E C C C E E C C C C C C C

C C E C * C * C * E C C C C C C C C

C C E C * C * C * C E C C C C C C C

B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B

E E E B B B B B B B B B B B E

E E B B B B B B B B B B B B E

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

Mode

SURROUND L/R

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Channel output

When playing Dolby Digital and

DTS signals

SUBWOOFER

When playing

Dolby Digital

signals

When playing

DTS signals

When playing

PCM signals

When playing

ANALOG signals

D. COMP. LFE

E E B B B B B B B B B B B B E

DIRECT / PURE DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIRTUAL

FRONT L/R CENTER

SURROUND

BACK L/R

C : Signal / Adjustable E : No signal B :Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting

C : Able E : Unable

* : Only for 2 ch contents

C : Able E : Unable

Surround parameter

E E C E E E E E E E E E E E E

E E E E E

C (0.3)

E E E E E E E E E

E E

E C (3) C (3)

E E

E C (3) C (3)

E E

E C (OFF) C (OFF)

C (OFF)

E E E E E E E E E E E E E E

E E E E E E E E E E E E E

C (30 msec)

E E E E E E E E

E C (Medium) C (Medium) C (Medium) C (Medium)

E E E C C C E E E E E E E E E

EFFECT

LEVEL

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

NEO:6 MUSIC

SUBWOOFER

ON/OFF

PANORAMA DIMENSION

CENTER

WIDTH

CENTER

IMAGE

SW ATT

E E E E E E E E

E C (10) C (10) C (10) C (10)

DIRECT / PURE DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIRTUAL

MODE

ROOM SIZE

DELAY TIME

PRO LOGIC II / IIx only

EXT. IN

TONE

CONTROL

C (0 dB)

E C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB)

CINEMA EQ.

E E

E C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF)

C : Adjustable E : Not adjustable

E E

E C C C C C C C C C C C

SB CH OUT

(MODE)

Surround modes and parameters

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Specifications

2 Audio section

• Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 90 W + 90 W

(8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T.H.D.) 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)

Center: 90 W

(8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T.H.D.) 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)

Surround: 90 W + 90 W

(8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T.H.D.) 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)

Surround Back: 90 W + 90 W

(8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T.H.D.) 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)

Dynamic power: 120 W x 2 ch (8 Ω/ohms)

170 W x 2 ch (4 Ω/ohms) 200 W x 2 ch (2 Ω/ohms)

Output terminals: Front: A or B 16 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

A + B 12 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

Center, Surround, Surr.Back: 16 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

• Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms Frequency response: 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz: +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode) S/N: 100 dB (IHF-A weighted) (DIRECT mode) Distortion: 0.008 % (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz) (DIRECT mode) Rated output: 1.2 V

• 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 / Maximum output: 150 mV / 7 V Distortion factor: 0.03 % (1 kHz, 3 V)

2 Video section

• Standard video terminals Input / output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB

• S-Video terminals Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

C (color) signal — 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB

• Color component video terminal Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

PB/CB (blue) signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms PR/CR (red) signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

Frequency response: DC ~ 100 MHz — +0, –3 dB

2 Tuner section [FM] (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, [AM]

0 dBf=1 x 10

–15

Receiving Range: 87.50 MHz ~ 108.00 MHz 522 kHz ~ 1611 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 18 µV 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)

STEREO 23 µV (38.5 dBf)

S/N (IHF-A): MONO 77 dB (IHF-A weighted)

STEREO 72 dB (IHF-A weighted)

Total Harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.15 % (1 kHz)

STEREO 0.3 % (1 kHz)

2 General

Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 450 W Maximum external dimensions: 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 417 (D) mm Mass: 12.8 kg

2 Remote control unit (RC-1016)

Batteries: R6P/AA Type (two batteries) External dimensions: 55 (W) x 225 (H) x 34.5 (D) mm Mass: 165 g (including batteries)

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

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