Denon AVR-2309 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-2309

Owner’s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l’Utilisateur

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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CAUTION:

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

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

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

WARNING:

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

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this

declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
Following the provisions of 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC 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 2006/95/EC und 2004/108/EC.

• 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 2006/95/EC et 2004/108/EC.

• 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 2006/95/EC e 2004/108/EC.
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 2006/95/EC y 2004/108/EC.

• 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 2006/95/EC en 2004/108/EC.

• 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 2006/95/EC och 2004/108/EC.

DENON EUROPE
Division of D&M Germany GmbH
An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal,
D-41334 Germany

CAUTION:

To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect
the plug from the wall socket outlet.
The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to
the unit and must be within easy access by the user.

VORSICHT:

Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen,
ziehen Sie bitte den Stecker aus der Wandsteckdose.
Der Netzstecker wird verwendet, um die Stromversorgung zum
Gerät völlig zu unterbrechen; er muss für den Benutzer gut und
einfach zu erreichen sein.

PRECAUTION:

Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur,
débranchez la prise de la prise murale.
La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement
l’alimentation de l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder
facilement.

ATTENZIONE:

Per scollegare completamente questo prodotto dalla rete di
alimentazione elettrica, scollegare la spina dalla relativa presa a muro.
La spina di rete viene utilizzata per interrompere completamente
l’alimentazione all’unità e deve essere facilmente accessibile
all’utente.

PRECAUCIÓN:

Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentación
eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de la pared.
El enchufe de la alimentación eléctrica se utiliza para interrumpir por
completo el suministro de alimentación eléctrica a la unidad y debe
de encontrarse en un lugar al que el usuario tenga fácil acceso.

WAARSCHUWING:

Om de voeding van dit product volledig te onderbreken moet de
stekker uit het stopcontact worden getrokken.
De netstekker wordt gebruikt om de stroomtoevoer naar het toestel
volledig te onderbreken en moet voor de gebruiker gemakkelijk
bereikbaar zijn.

FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT:

Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten
från nätet.
Stickproppen används för att helt bryta strömförsörjningen till
apparaten, och den måste vara lättillgänglig för användaren.

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NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN

CAUTION:

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

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

• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.

• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.

ACHTUNG:

• Die Belüftung sollte auf keinen Fall durch das Abdecken der Belüftungsöffnungen durch
Gegenstände wie beispielsweise Zeitungen, Tischtücher, Vorhänge o. Ä. behindert
werden.

• Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei direkte Feuerquellen wie beispielsweise angezündete
Kerzen aufgestellt werden.

• Bitte beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der Batterien die örtlich geltenden
Umweltbestimmungen.

• Das Gerät sollte keiner tropfenden oder spritzenden Flüssigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

• Auf dem Gerät sollten keine mit Flüssigkeit gefüllten Behälter wie beispielsweise Vasen
aufgestellt werden.

ATTENTION:

• La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en recouvrant les ouvertures de la ventilation avec des
objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus, etc.

• Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit être placée sur l’appareil.

• Veillez à respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque vous jetez les piles usagées.

• L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à l’humidité.

• Ne pas poser d’objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase, sur l’appareil.

ATTENZIONE:

• Le aperture di ventilazione non devono essere ostruite coprendole con oggetti, quali
giornali, tovaglie, tende e così via.

• Non posizionate sull’unità fiamme libere, come ad esempio candele accese.

• Prestate attenzione agli aspetti legati alla tutela dell’ambiente nello smaltimento delle
batterie.

• L’apparecchiatura non deve essere esposta a gocciolii o spruzzi.

• Non posizionate sull’unità alcun oggetto contenente liquidi, come ad esempio i vasi.

PRECAUCIÓN:

• La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida por haberse cubierto las aperturas con objetos
como periódicos, manteles, cortinas, etc.

• No debe colocarse sobre el aparato ninguna fuente inflamable sin protección, como velas
encendidas.

• A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas, respete la normativa para el cuidado del medio
ambiente.

• No exponer el aparato al goteo o salpicaduras cuando se utilice.

• No colocar sobre el aparato objetos llenos de líquido, como jarros.

WAARSCHUWING:

• De ventilatie mag niet worden belemmerd door de ventilatieopeningen af te dekken met
bijvoorbeeld kranten, een tafelkleed, gordijnen, enz.

• Plaats geen open vlammen, bijvoorbeeld een brandende kaars, op het apparaat.

• Houd u steeds aan de milieuvoorschriften wanneer u gebruikte batterijen wegdoet.

• Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan druppels of spatten.

• Plaats geen voorwerpen gevuld met water, bijvoorbeeld een vaas, op het apparaat.

OBSERVERA:

• Ventilationen bör inte förhindras genom att täcka för ventilationsöppningarna med föremål
såsom tidningar, bordsdukar, gardiner osv.

• Inga blottade brandkällor, såsom tända ljus, får placeras på apparaten.

• Tänk på miljöaspekterna när du bortskaffar batterier.

• Apparaten får inte utsättas för vätska.

• Placera inte föremål fyllda med vätska, t.ex. vaser, på apparaten.

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

• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie, dass eine ausreichende Belüftung 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 elevate.
Assicuratevi che vi 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 er bij installatie in een audiorack voor, dat de door

het toestel geproduceerde warmte goed kan worden
afgevoerd.

• Undvik höga temperaturer.

Se till att det finns möjlighet till god värmeavledning vid

montering i ett rack.

• Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um.

Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie den Stecker

herausziehen.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution.

Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.

• Manneggiate il cavo di alimentazione con attenzione.
Tenete ferma 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.

• Keep the unit 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 la poussière.

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

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

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

• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm.

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

• Wenn das Gerät 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.

• Scollegate il cavo di alimentazione quando prevedete di non
utilizzare l’unità 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

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apparaat gedurende een lange periode niet wordt gebruikt.

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

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Decken Sie den Lüftungsbereich nicht ab.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden beblokkeerd.

• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.

• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
Lassen Sie keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen.

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

• Non inserite corpi estranei all’interno dell’unità.

• No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.

• Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat vallen.

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

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

• 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.

• Assicuratevi che l’unità non entri in contatto con insetticidi,
benzolo o solventi.

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

• Voorkom dat insecticiden, benzeen of verfverdunner met dit
toestel in contact komen.

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

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

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

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

• Non smontate né modificate l’unità in alcun modo.

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera.

• Dit toestel mag niet gedemonteerd of aangepast worden.

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

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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 battery disposal.
This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product
according to the WEEE directive.

HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:

Das Verpackungsmaterial dieses Produktes ist zum Recyceln geeignet und kann wieder verwendet werden. Bitte
entsorgen Sie alle Materialien entsprechend der örtlichen Recycling-Vorschriften.
Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung des Gerätes die örtlichen Vorschriften und Bestimmungen.
Die Batterien dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll geworfen oder verbrannt werden; bitte entsorgen Sie die Batterien gemäß
der örtlichen Vorschriften.
Dieses Produkt und das im Lieferumfang enthaltene Zubehör (mit Ausnahme der Batterien!) entsprechen der WEEE­Direktive.

UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:

Les matériaux d’emballage de ce produit sont recyclables et peuvent être réutilisés. Veuillez disposer des matériaux
conformément aux lois sur le recyclage en vigueur.
Lorsque vous mettez cet appareil au rebut, respectez les lois ou réglementations en vigueur.
Les piles ne doivent jamais être jetées ou incinérées, mais mises au rebut conformément aux lois en vigueur sur la
mise au rebut des piles.
Ce produit et les accessoires inclus, à l’exception des piles, sont des produits conformes à la directive DEEE.

NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO:

I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformemente alle
normative locali sul riciclaggio.
Per lo smaltimento dell’unità, osservare le normative o le leggi locali in vigore.
Non gettare le batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici.
Questo prodotto e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio sono applicabili alla direttiva RAEE, ad eccezione delle batterie.

ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:

Los materiales de embalaje de este producto son reciclables y se pueden volver a utilizar. Disponga de estos materiales
siguiendo los reglamentos de reciclaje de su localidad.
Cuando se deshaga de la unidad, cumpla con las reglas o reglamentos locales.
Las pilas nunca deberán tirarse ni incinerarse. Deberá disponer de ellas siguiendo los reglamentos de su localidad
relacionados con los desperdicios químicos.
Este producto junto con los accesorios empaquetados es el producto aplicable a la directiva RAEE excepto pilas.

EEN AANTEKENING MET BETREKKING TOT DE RECYCLING:

Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht om zich van elk
afvalmateriaal te ontdoen volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften.
Volg voor het wegdoen van de speler de voorschriften voor de verwijdering van wit- en bruingoed op.
Batterijen mogen nooit worden weggegooid of verbrand, maar moeten volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften betreffende
chemisch afval worden verwijderd.
Op dit product en de meegeleverde accessoires, m.u.v. de batterijen is de richtlijn voor afgedankte elektrische en
elektronische apparaten (WEEE) van toepassing.

OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ÅTERVINNING:

Produktens emballage är återvinningsbart och kan återanvändas. Kassera det enligt lokala återvinningsbestämmelser.
När du kasserar enheten ska du göra det i överensstämmelse med lokala regler och bestämmelser.
Batterier får absolut inte kastas i soporna eller brännas. Kassera dem enligt lokala bestämmelser för kemiskt avfall.
Denna apparat och de tillbehör som levereras med den uppfyller gällande WEEE-direktiv, med undantag av
batterierna.

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Getting Started

Accessories ·····················································································3
Cautions on Handling ·····································································3
Cautions on Installation ································································· 3
About the Remote Control Unit ···················································· 3

Inserting the Batteries ···································································3
Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································4

Part Names and Functions ····························································4

Front Panel ·····················································································4
Display ···························································································5
Rear Panel ······················································································6
Remote Control Unit ······································································7

Connections

Preparations ···················································································· 8

Cables Used for Connections ························································8
Video Conversion Function ····························································9
On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and
HDMI Output ·················································································9

Speaker Connections ····································································· 9

Speaker Installation ········································································9
Speaker Connections ··································································· 10

Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors ························· 11
Connecting the Monitor ······························································· 12
Connecting the Playback Components ······································12

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player ·················································· 12
Record Player ···············································································12
CD Player ·····················································································13
iPod® ····························································································13
TV/CABLE Tuner ··········································································13

Connecting the Recording Components ···································· 14

Video Cassette Recorder ····························································· 14
CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck ····································14

Connections to Other Devices ····················································· 14

Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 14
Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ····················· 15
Antenna terminals ········································································15
External Power Amplifier ····························································· 15
Multi-zone ····················································································16
External Controller ·······································································16

Connecting the Power Cord ························································16
Once Connections are Completed ··············································16

Menu Operations

Operations ····················································································· 17
Example of Display of Default Values ········································17
Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ···················18
Menu Map ····················································································· 19

Auto Setup

Preparations ·················································································· 20
Auto Setup ····················································································21

a Start Menu ·············································································· 21
s Parameter Check ····································································23

Error Messages·······································································23

Manual Setup

Speaker Setup ··············································································24

a Speaker Configuration····························································· 24
s Subwoofer Setup ···································································· 25
d Distance ·················································································· 25
f Channel Level ·········································································25
g Crossover Frequency ······························································ 26
h Front Speaker Setup ·······························································26

HDMI Setup ··················································································· 26

a Color Space ·············································································26
s RGB Range ·············································································26
d Auto Lipsync ···········································································26
f HDMI Audio Out ·····································································26
g HDMI Control ··········································································26
h Power Off Control ···································································27

Audio Setup ·················································································· 27

a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ························································27
s 2ch Direct/Stereo ···································································· 27
d Dolby Digital Setup ·································································28
f Auto Surround Mode ······························································28
g EQ Preset················································································28

ZONE2 Setup ················································································29

a Level Lch·················································································29
s Level Rch ················································································29
d Volume Limit ···········································································29
f Power On Level ······································································29
g Mute Level ··············································································29

Option Setup ·················································································29

a Amp Assign·············································································29
s Volume Control ·······································································30
d Source Delete ·········································································30
f On-Screen Display ··································································30
g Quick Select Name ·································································31
h Trigger Out ··············································································31
j Remote ID Setup ····································································31
k 232C Port ················································································ 31
l Display ····················································································31
A0 Setup Lock ·············································································· 31

Input Setup ··········································································32

Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ································33

a Auto Preset ·············································································33
s Preset Skip ··············································································33
d Preset Name ···········································································33
f Video ·······················································································33
g Input Mode ·············································································34
h Rename···················································································35
j Source Level ···········································································35
k Assign ·····················································································35
l iPod ·························································································36

Surround Modes

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

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

w DSP Simulation Playback ·······················································37
e Direct Playback ········································································ 37
r Stereo Playback ·······································································37

Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode ········································ 38

Parameter

Adjusting the parameters ···························································· 38
Surround Parameter ·····································································39

Surround Parameter ·····································································39
Tone ·····························································································41
Audyssey Settings ·······································································41
RESTORER ··················································································43
Night Mode ··················································································43
Audio Delay ··················································································43

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Information

Remote Control Unit Operations

Status ····························································································44

a MAIN ZONE ············································································ 44
s ZONE2 ····················································································44

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Audio Input Signal ········································································44
HDMI Information ········································································· 45

a HDMI Signal Information ························································45
s HDMI Monitor Information ·····················································45

Auto Surround Mode ···································································45
Quick Select ·················································································· 45
Preset Station ··············································································· 45

Playback

Preparations ·················································································· 46

Turning the Power On ··································································46
Selecting the Input Source ···························································46
Operations During Playback ·························································46

Playing Video and Audio Equipment ··········································47

Basic Operation ············································································47

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································47

Basic Operation ············································································47
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ·································47
Listening to Preset Stations ·························································47

RDS (Radio Data System) ····························································48
RDS Search ··················································································48
PTY Search ···················································································49
TP Search ·····················································································49
RT (Radio Text) ··············································································49

iPod® Playback ·············································································50

Basic Operation ············································································50
Listening to Music ·······································································51
Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod ································51

Operating DENON Audio Components ······································56
Presetting ······················································································56
Operating Preset Components ····················································56
Punch Through Function ·····························································59

Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and
Operations

Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·················60
Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output ···········61
Multi-zone Operations ·································································62

Turning the Power On and Off ·····················································62
Selecting the Input Source ···························································62
Adjusting the Volume ···································································62
Turning off the Sound Temporarily ··············································62

Other Information ···························································63

Troubleshooting ·······························································71

Specifications ···································································· 74

List of preset codes ·····························End of this manual

Other Operations and Functions

Other Operations ·········································································· 52

Specifications

Recording on an External Equipment (REC OUT mode) ··············52

Convenient Functions ·································································· 53

HDMI Control Function ································································53
Channel Level ··············································································54
Fader Function ·············································································54
Quick Select Function ··································································55
Personal Memory Plus Function ··················································55
Last Function Memory ·································································55
Backup Memory ···········································································55
Resetting the Microprocessor ·····················································55

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Getting Started

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

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

q Owner’s manual ...................................................................... 1

w Getting Started ........................................................................ 1

e Service station list ...................................................................1

r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 1.6 m) ................................ 1

t Remote control (RC-1099) ....................................................... 1

y R6/AA batteries .......................................................................2

u FM indoor antenna ..................................................................1

i AM loop antenna ..................................................................... 1

o Setup microphone

(DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 7.6 m) .................................. 1

Cautions on Handling

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are

no problems with the connection cables.

•

Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is
set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long
periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.

• About condensation

If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of

the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate
properly.

If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power

turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature
before using the unit.

• Cautions on using mobile phones

Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move

the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.

• Moving the unit

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power

outlet.

Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before

moving the unit.

•

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

Cautions on Installation

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

b Note

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About the Remote Control Unit

In addition to the AVR-2309, the included remote control unit (RC-

1099) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

q DENON system components
w Non-DENON system components

• By setting the preset memory (vpage 56 ~ 58)

Inserting the Batteries

q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid.

w Load the two batteries properly as indicated

by the marks in the battery compartment.

R6/AA

e Put the rear cover back on.

NOTE

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate
even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.

• The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction,
following the “q” and “w” 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 attempt to charge dry 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.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in
use for long periods.

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

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Specifications

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Unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

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30°

30°

Approx. 7 m

NOTE

The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
light.

Specifications

Part Names and Functions

For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).

Front Panel

q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ····························· (46)
w Power indicator ······································································· (46)
e Power switch (hON jOFF) ·················································· (46)
r Headphones jack (PHONES) ··················································· (46)
t INPUT MODE button ························································· (15, 34)
y SPEAKERS button ····························································· (26, 46)
u ZONE2 ON/OFF button ··························································· (62)
i QUICK SELECT buttons ·························································· (55)
o V. AUX INPUT connectors

Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use

them.

Q0 SETUP MIC jack ······································································· (20)
Q1 MENU button ············································································(17)

Q2 RETURN button ······································································· (17)
Q3 SELECT/ENTER knob ······························································ (17)

• The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way
as the cursor o and p buttons on the remote control unit.

• The control functions in the same way as the cursor o button when
turned counterclockwise, as the cursor p button when turned
clockwise.

• The control functions in the same way as the ENTER button when
pressed the knob.

Q4 Cursor buttons (ui) ······························································ (17)
Q5 MASTER VOLUME control knob ············································ (46)
Q6 AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME indicator ··························· (42)
Q7 HD AUDIO indicator ································································ (37)

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Q9 Display
W0 Remote control sensor ····························································· (4)
W1 ZONE2/REC SELECT button ··················································· (62)
W2 SOURCE SELECT knob ··························································· (46)
W3 SOURCE button ······································································· (46)
W4 STATUS button ······································································· (44)
W5 DIMMER button ······································································· (31)
W6 RESTORER button ··································································· (43)
W7 BAND button ··········································································· (47)
W8 SHIFT button ············································································ (47)
W9 PRESET buttons ······································································ (47)
E0 TUNING buttons ······································································ (47)
E1 MULTEQ button ······································································ (41)
E2 DYNAMIC VOLUME button ···················································· (42)

b About Dynamic Volume
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem of large variations

in volume level between television programs, commercials, and
between the soft and loud passages of movies.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that

as the playback volume is adjusted automatically, the perceived
bass response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog
clarity remain the same.

b About Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound

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

E3 RDS button ········································································ (48, 49)

Display

q Input signal indicators
w Input signal channel indicators

These light when digital signals are input.

e Information display

The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other

information are displayed here.

r Output signal channel indicators
t Front speaker indicator

These light according to the settings of the front A and B

speakers.

y ZONE2 output indicator

This lights when the power for the ZONE2 is turned on.

u Master volume indicator
i AUDYSSEY MULTEQ indicator

This lights when the MultEQ is selected.

o Input mode indicators
Q0 Recording output source indicator

This lights when the REC OUT mode is selected.

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Q1 NIGHT indicator

This lights when the night mode is selected.

Q2 RESTORER indicator

This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected.

Q3 HDMI indicator

This lights when playing using HDMI connections.

Q4 Decoder indicators

These light when the respective decoders are operating.

Q5 Tuner reception mode indicators

This lights according to the reception conditions when the input

source is set to “TUNER”.

• AUTO

This lights when in the auto tuning mode.

• STEREO

In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo
broadcasts.

• TUNED

This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in.

• RDS

This lights when receiving RDS broadcasts.

Specifications

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Rear Panel

Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting

q RS-232C connector ·································································· (16)
w REMOTE CONTROL jacks ······················································· (16)

Specifications

e TRIGGER OUT jack ·································································· (16)
r DOCK CONTROL jack ······························································ (13)
t Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ············································· (10)
y SIGNAL GND terminal ···························································· (12)

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u AC inlet (AC IN) ········································································ (16)
i AC OUTLET ·············································································· (16)
o Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL)··········· (12 ~ 14)
Q0 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ·································· (13, 14)
Q1 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ····································· (12, 13)
Q2 HDMI connectors ························································· (11, 12, 14)

Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ··········································· (12, 14)
Q4 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA)··················· (15)
Q5 ZONE2 connectors ·································································· (16)
Q6 EXT. IN connectors ·································································· (15)
Q7 PRE OUT connectors ······························································· (10)

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[ Front ] [ Rear ]

q Indicator ······················································ (56)
w Power buttons ············································(46)
e QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (55)
r Source select buttons ································(46)
t System buttons ··········································(53)
y AUDIO DELAY button ································ (43)
u Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························(38)
i DYNAMIC VOLUME button ······················· (42)
o RESTORER button ······································ (43)
Q0 SOURCE CONTROL switches ··············· (17, 56)
Q1 Remote control signal transmitter ············· (4)
Q2 Master volume control buttons ················(46)
Q3 MUTING button ·········································· (46)
Q4 NIGHT button ············································· (43)
Q5 MULTEQ button ········································· (41)
Q6 Channel select (CH SEL) /

ENTER button ·············································(38)

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q ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (62)
w Source select buttons ································ (46)
e Video select button (V.SEL) ······················· (33)
r Tuner system buttons ································ (47)
t Test tone button (TEST) ····························(25)
y MAIN ZONE power buttons (MAIN) ········· (62)
u Surround mode buttons ······················· (37, 38)
i Amp menu button (A. MENU) ··················· (17)
o Input mode button (INPUT) ················· (15, 55)
Q0 Enter button (ENT) ································ (17, 52)
Q1 RETURN button ·········································· (17)
Q2 Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (17)

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NOTE

• The SAT TU1/2 button cannot be used.

• If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

Specifications

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Connections

Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats

Connections

are described in these owner’s manual. Please select the types of
connections suited for the equipment you are connecting.
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made
on the AVR-2309. For details, refer to the instructions for the
respective connection items below.

NOTE

• Do not plug in the power 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).

• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing
so can result in humming or noise.

Preparations

Cables Used for Connections

Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

Audio cables Video cables

Coaxial digital connections

(Orange)

Optical digital connections

Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable

Component video connections

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

Component video cable

(Y)
(PB/CB)
(PR/CR)

Specifications

Optical cable

Analog connections (stereo)

(White)

(Red)

Stereo pin-plug cable

Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)

(Black)

Pin-plug cable

Speaker connections

Speaker cables

S-Video connections

S-Video cable

Video connections

(Yellow)

75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable

Audio and video cables

HDMI connections

19-pin HDMI cable

Signal direction

Audio signal: Video signal:

Output

Input

Input

Output

Output

Input

Input

Output

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• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2309 into the
format used to output the video signals from the AVR-2309 to a monitor.

• The AVR-2309’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:
Digital video signals: HDMI
Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video

GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-2309H

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Speaker Connections

Speaker Installation

The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and
a monitor.

Subwoofer Center speaker

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Connections

High picture

quality playback

• When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video
input connector.

• The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-2309 can be checked at
menu “Information” – “HDMI Information” (vpage 45).

HDMI connector

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Video input

terminals

: When 480i/576i signals are input

HDMI connector

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Monitor output

terminals

Monitor

NOTE

• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.

• 1080p component input video signals cannot be output to anything other than component video
connectors.

• 480p/576p, 1080i and 720p component video input signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video
format.

• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video
conversion function might not operate.

On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI
Output

Front speakers

Place the front speakers to the
sides of the monitor or screen and
as flush with the screen surface as
possible.

The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-2309.

7.1-channels

(FRONT A+B)

7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels
2-channels

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– –
– – –

Surround back speakers

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S

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Specifications

• When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-2309, the on-screen display appears when
the MENU button on the main unit or the A.MENU button on the remote control unit is operated.

• When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-2309, the characters of the on-screen
display are not displayed over the picture.

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Speaker Connections

Example: 5.1 / 7.1-channels

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being
connected to the AVR-2309, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Connections

Specifications

Front speakers A Center speakerSubwoofer

Subwoofer
with built-in
amplifier

b L : Left
R : Right

Surround speakers

NOTE

For surround back speakers :

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

For ZONE2 speakers :

• When outputting audio from the surround back speakers with ZONE2, set to “ZONE2” with “Manual
Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” from the menu. For multi-zone connection and operation, see
“Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” (vpage 60 ~ 62).

Surround back speakers

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NOTE

• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using front A and B speakers simultaneously,
use speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms.

• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. The
protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch each
other (v “Protection circuit”).

• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is connected. Doing so could result in electric
shock.

Protection circuit

If the core wires touch the rear panel and the screws etc., or the ± sides touch each other, the protec­tion circuit will be activated and the power indicator will flash red at intervals of 0.5 secs.
If the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is isolated, and the power supply goes to the
standby state. If the power supply is turned off, after the power supply cord is withdrawn, please con­firm that speaker cable and input cable are connected.
Also, if replaying large sound levels by using a speaker having an impedance less than that specified (eg,
4 Ω/ohms), the temperature will rise, and the protection circuit might be activated. The power supply
will go into the standby state, and the power indicator will flash red at 2 second intervals.
In this case, please switch off the power supply, and wait until the AVR-2309 has cooled down, and the
surrounding ventilation is good.
Even if there are no problems with the surrounding ventilation and connections, in the event of the pro­tection circuit becoming activated, due to thinking that the AVR-2309 has failed, please contact DENON
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Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors

With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

Blu-ray Disc

player /

DVD player

b The AVR-2309 is equipped for HDMI

version 1.3a. This version is compatible
with other versions, allowing connection
to all components equipped with an HDMI
connector.

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bit Deep Color.

Monitor

Compatible

audio format

2-channel linear
PCM

Multi-channel
linear PCM

Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video
Dolby Digital Plus,

Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD

Details

2ch 32-192 kHz
16/20/24 bits

8ch 32-192 kHz
16/20/24 bits

Bitstream Blu-ray

Discs

(examples)

CD, DVD-Video,
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NOTE

• The AVR-2309 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable.

• The audio signals output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be restricted
by the connected device.

• Video signals are not output properly when using devices that are not HDCP-compatible.

• Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this
case, switch the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is
compatible.

• If the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” setting (vpage 26) is set to
“AMP”, the sound may be interrupted when the monitor’s power is turned off.

• Use a cable on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI
connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using a cable other than one on which the HDMI
logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product).

• If the monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player does not support Deep Color, deep color signal transfer
is not possible.

• If the monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not
possible.

• If the monitor does not support “Auto Lipsync Correction” function, this function will not work.

• The AVR-2309 is compatible with the HDMI’s CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. Please note
the following.

• It may not work depending on the device it is connected to and its setup.

• It does not operate with televisions or players that are not compatible with HDMI’s CEC.

• When the AVR-2309 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also
connect the AVR-2309 and monitor using an HDMI cable.

• If the connected monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/
DVI converter cable. When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted.

• Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices.

When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter)

• HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format.
When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an

HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video
signals will not be output.

• When connecting using an HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly
due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc.

Copyright protection system (HDCP)

In order to play the digital video and audio signals of a Blu-ray, DVD- Video or DVD-Audio disc using HDMI/
DVI connections, both the connected Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player and monitor must be equipped for
a copyright protection system called “HDCP” (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
HDCP is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of the
devices.
The AVR-2309 is HDCP-compatible. For details on the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player or monitor you are
using, refer to its operating instructions.

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Specifications

• By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-2309.

• To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI
Audio Out” – “TV” (vpage 26).

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Connecting the Monitor

Connecting the Playback Components

• Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “Video
Conversion Function”).

• With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be
transferred with a single cable.

• To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections,
set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” to
“TV” (vpage 26).

Monitor

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

Record Player

Turntable (MM cartridge)

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DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus HD AUDIO, connect the HDMI.

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player

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Specifications

NOTE

• The component video connectors may be indicated differently on
your monitor. For details, see the monitor’s operating instructions.

• The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the
HDMI input signals.

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settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage

35).

• When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a
commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer.

• Induction humming (a booming sound) may be produced from the
speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected.

• With some record players, noise may be generated when the ground
wire is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire.

NOTE

The AVR-2309’s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when
a record player is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal.

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CD player

When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection,
make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital
In” (vpage 35).

Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD­3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-2309. For
instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the
control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

iPod

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

TV tuner

When using a coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at
menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 35).

Specifications

• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to
the VCR (iPod) connector.

• To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make
the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “(input source to which
iPod dock assigned)” – “Assign” – “iPod dock” (vpage 35).

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Connecting the Recording Components

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
correctly.

CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck

Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to
record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used.

Video Cassette Recorder

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

Video cassette recorder

CD recorder /
MD recorder /
Tape deck

Connections to Other Devices

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
correctly.

Video Camera / Game Console

Video camera /

Game console

Specifications

• When recording via the AVR-2309, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable
used to connect the AVR-2309’s VCR OUT connector.
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable
TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup”
– “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 35).

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-2309’s OPTICAL2 output connector to
any input connector other than OPTICAL2.

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Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. 3. Return the lever.

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Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player /
External decoder

Direction of broadcasting station

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

(supplied)

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

75 Ω/ohms

parts of the panel.

Coaxial cable

FM indoor

External Power Amplifier

antenna

(supplied)

Ground

n AM loop antenna assembly

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AM outdoor
antenna

Power amplifier

the connection line.

Bend in the reverse direction.

• To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors,
press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on
the remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” or make the settings at
menu “Input Setup” – “Input Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN”
(vpage 34).

• The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu-ray Disc
player / DVD player (vpage 12).

Mount

Installation hole Mount
on wall, etc.

a. With the antenna on top of any

stable surface.

b. With the antenna attached to a

wall.

Specifications

When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left
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Multi-zone

External Controller

Connecting the Power Cord

ZONE2 out Connections

If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out
connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2
at the same time (vpage 60 ~ 62).

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(ZONE2)

Extension jack for future use.
(Connect devices corresponding with
room to room function to this jack.)

Specifications

Infrared

retransmitter

Input

Output

Infrared
sensor

RS-232C connector

This connector is used for an external
controller.

b If you wish to control the AVR-2309

from an external controller using the
RS-232C connector, perform the
operation below beforehand.

q Turn on the AVR-2309’s power.
w Turn off the AVR-2309’s power from

the external controller.

e Check that the AVR-2309 is in the

standby mode.

Trigger output jack

The power of an external device equipped with a trigger input jack
can be turned on and off in association with operations on the AVR-

2309. For details, see menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup”
– “Trigger Out” (vpage 31).

• Output: DC 12 V 150 mA MAX.
Check the trigger input conditions of the connected device.

• When using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC­7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold
separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller
is possible.

The AVR-2309’s status information as well as iPod can be browsed

watching the RF Remote Controller’s display. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the respective devices.

• When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF
Remote Receiver, make the settings at menu “Manual Setup”
– “Option Setup” – “232C Port” – “2Way Remote” (vpage 31).

• On the menu, when setting “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup”
– “232C Port” to “2Way Remote”, you cannot use the RS-232C
connector as an external controller (vpage 31).

Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the
power cord.

Connection to the AC outlet

• This outlet supply power to external audio
devices.

• The power supplied from this outlet turns on
and off together with the set’s power switch.

• Audio equipment with a total power
consumption of 100 W (0.43 A) can be
connected.

Power cord

(supplied)

To household

power outlet

(AC 230 V, 50 Hz)

NOTE

• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause
noise.

• Only use the AC outlet to plug in audio equipment. Do not use
them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything other than audio
equipment.

Once Connections are
Completed

Turning the Power On (vpage 46)

NOTE

• For the audio output, use high quality pin-plug cords so that no
induction humming or noise is produced.

• For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices,
refer to the respective devices’ operating instructions.

• To conduct multi-zone playback, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone
Connections and Operations” (vpage 60 ~ 62).

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Menu Operations

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

ENTER, opRETURN

ui<MENU>

With the AVR-2309, settings and operations for most functions can be
performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the
monitor screen.

uiop

[A. MENU]

ENTER

RETURN

[Front]

[Rear]

1

Press <MENU> or [A.MENU].

The menu is displayed.

b To operate from the remote control unit, be sure to set the

[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.

2

Press ui to select the item you want to set, then

press ENTER.

3

Press ui again to select the item you want to set,

then press ENTER.

4

To change the setting:

Press ui to select the item you want to change, then

press o p to change the setting.

b To return to the previous item, press RETURN.
b Select “Default Yes”, then press o to reset to the default

setting.

5

Press ENTER to enter the setting.

6

Press <MENU> or [A.MENU] to fi nish.

Operations

The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control
unit.

When <MENU> or [A.MENU] is pressed, the settings made up to that
point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off.

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

[Selectable items]

A B A + B

Example of Display of Default
Values

In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item
surrounded by a border is the default value.

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Specifi cations

MENU

1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

* ME N U
A ut o S e t u p

* St a r t M e n u
S ta r t •

1-1.Start Menu

Step1:Speaker Detection

Audyssey

MultEQ

at ear height at

Front Sp. A
Amp Assign
Start
Cancel

Please place microphone

main listening position.

3-1.Assign

Digital In : OPT1

iPod Dock : None

* As s i g n
D ig i t a l : • O P T 1 –

* Re n a m e : D V D
R en a m e • – C l e a r

Default

:

DVD DV

3-4.Rename

Yes

Default

:

DVD DVD-3930

3-4.Rename

Yes

* Re n a m e : D V D

• D V ¡ –

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Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display

Some typical examples are described below.

GOn-screen displayHGFront displayH

Screen title

Submenu title

Press o to execute

Currently selected line

Current setting

Press op to change the setting

Specifications

The selected setup menu number is shown in the master volume indicator section of the display.

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Use ui to input characters.

Use op to change the character input
position.

When highlighted, press i to select
“Default Yes”.

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Menu Map

MENU

1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

Auto Setup

(vpage 20 ~ 23)

n Start Menu

• Step 1: Speaker Detection

• Step 2: Measurement

• Step 3: Calculation

• Step 4: Check

• Step 5: Store

n Parameter Check

• Speaker Confi guration Check

• Distance Check

• Channel Level Check

• Crossover Frequency Check

• EQ Check

• Restore

Manual Setup

(vpage 24 ~ 31)

n Speaker Setup (vpage 24 ~ 26)

• Speaker Confi guration

• Subwoofer Setup

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

• Front Speaker Setup

n HDMI Setup (vpage 26, 27)

• Color Space

• RGB Range

• Auto Lipsync

• HDMI Audio Out

• HDMI Control

• Power Off Control

n Audio Setup (vpage 27, 28)

• EXT. IN Subwoofer Level

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

• Dolby Digital Setup

• Auto Surround Mode

• EQ Preset

n ZONE2 Setup (vpage 29)

• Level Lch

• Level Rch

• Volume Limit

• Power On Level

• Mute Level

n Option Setup (vpage 29 ~ 31)

• Amp Assign

• Volume Control

• Source Delete

• On-Screen Display

• Quick Select Name

• Trigger Out

• Remote ID Setup

• 232C Port

• Display

• Setup Lock

Parameter

(vpage 38 ~ 43)

n Surround Parameter

• Mode

• Cinema EQ

• DRC

• Dynamic Range Compression

• LFE

• Center Image

• Panorama

• Dimension

• Center Width

• Delay Time

• Effect Level

• Room Size

• AFDM

• SB CH Out

• SW ATT

• Subwoofer

• Default

n Tone

• Tone Control

• Bass

• Treble

n Audyssey Settings

• MultEQ

• Dynamic EQ

• Dynamic Volume

• Setting

n RESTORER
n Night Mode
n Audio Delay

Information

(vpage 44, 45)

n Status

• MAIN ZONE

• ZONE2

n Audio Input Signal
n HDMI Information
n Auto Surround Mode
n Quick Select
n Preset Station

Input Setup

(vpage 32 ~ 36)

n TUNER (FM/AM)

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset Name

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n PHONO

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n CD, CDR/TAPE, DVD, HDP, TV/
CBL, VCR, V.AUX

• Assign

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

• iPod

When “Screensaver” is set to
“ON” , the screensaver is activated
if no operation is performed for
about 3 minutes.
When you press uio p, the
screen saver is cancelled and the
screen before that screen saver
started is displayed.

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Specifi cations

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Auto Setup

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER, o p

MASTER VOLUME

ui

RETURN

uio

p

ENTER

RETURN

[Front]

[Rear]

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Preparations

• Audyssey MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems
in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for
your home theater.

• Audyssey MultEQ optimizes a large listening area where one or
more listeners are seated.

Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone

(DM-A409) successively at multiple positions throughout the
listening area as shown in Example q. For best results, it is strongly
recommended to measure 6 positions so that the measurements
have the proper spatial weighting.

Even if the listening environment is small as shown in Example w,

measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment
results in more effective correction.

To make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 24 ~ 26.

About the main listening position (*M)

The main listening position refers to the most central position where
one would normally sit within the listening environment.
MultEQ uses the measurements from this position to calculate
speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value
for the subwoofer.

*

M

*

M

Example q Example w

( :Measuring positions)

1

Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to

the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.

The auto setup screen appears automatically.

2

Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand

with the microphone pointing directly up towards the
ceiling.

b Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements.

Be sure that the path from microphone to the speakers is not
blocked by objects. Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat
back or wall as sound refl ections may give inaccurate results.

Sound
receptor

Setup

microphone

When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting
the auto setup procedure:

• Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible

• If this is not possible then set

•

Volume: “12 o’clock” position

•

Crossover frequency: “Maximum/Highest Frequency”

•

Low pass fi lter: “Off”

•

Standby mode: “Off”

Specifi cations

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About the Auto Setup

The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of
each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel
level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Audyssey
MultEQ corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area.
Before starting, connect and position all of your speakers.
Once started, MultEQ will play a series of test tones through each
speaker.

If an error message appears during the measurements, check “Error
Messages”, take the advised action, then start the measurements
again (vpage 23).

a Start Menu

The settings found at this stage are applied automatically.

GAuto setup fl owH

Step 1: Speaker Detection

Step 2: Measurement

Step 3: Calculation

Step 4: Check

Step 5: Store

NOTE

• Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEQ automatic
speaker setup. This is part of normal operation. If there is background
noise in room, these test signals will increase in volume.

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

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

Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during

the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not in
use).

• Operating MASTER VOLUME during the measurements will cancel
the measurements.

Auto Setup

Optimize settings for speakers in use.

Step 1 : Speaker Detection

NOTE

Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after
“Step 1”.

The speaker connection and polarity are detected at the fi rst
measurement position (main listening position). The following
attributes are also determined at this time: “Speaker Size”, “Speaker
Distance”, “Channel Level”, “Crossover Frequency”.

q Press ui to select “Amp Assign”, then press ENTER.
w Press o p to select “7.1ch”, then press ENTER.
e Press ui to select “Start 0”, then press o.
r Press ui to select “Next 0”, then press o.

• To cancel the measurements, press o.

• If the result differs from the actual connection status or an error

message appears, use i to on-screen display “Retry 0” and then
press o to repeat the measurement.

• If the result still differs from the actual connection status after
re-measurement or the error message still appears, it is possible
that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-2309
off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement
process from the beginning.

F Menu screen F

q

r

1-1.Start Menu

Step1:Speaker Detection

Audyssey

MultEQ

at ear height at

Front Sp. A
Amp Assign
Start
Cancel

Please place microphone

main listening position.

Next
Retry

Front Sp.
Center Sp.
Subwoofer
Surround Sp.
S.Back Sp.

Auto Setup

Step1:Speaker Detection

Audyssey

MultEQ

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2spkrs

NOTE

• Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup
procedure is completed.

• When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting
the auto setup procedure.

n Front Speaker

The front speaker to be measured can be selected ahead of time
here.

[Selectable items]

A

: Output test tone from front speakers A.

B

: Output test tone from front speakers B.

A+B

: Output test tone from front speakers A and B.

n Amp Assign

Advanced setting : changes power amplifi er assignment.
For details, refer to “Amp Assign” (vpage 29).

Specifi cations

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Step 2 : Measurement

q Press u to select “Next 0”, then press o.

• The measurement of the 2nd position starts.

w Move the microphone to the 3rd position and press o.

• The measurement of the 3rd position starts.

e Perform w repeatedly for the 4th, 5th, and 6th measurments.

• “All the measurements were fi nished.” is displayed on the on-

screen display. When you have completed measurements in 6
positions.

• If you want to stop after measuring just fi ve or fewer positions,

press i to select “Cancel 0”, then press o.

After completing a measurement position, move the microphone to
the next position.
Measure at 6 positions: the main listening position and 5 other
surrounding positions. Although it is allowable to measure less than 6
positions, it is recommended to measure 6 for best results.

Step 3 : Calculation

The values obtained from the measurements are automatically
analyzed and the attributes for each of the speakers in the listening
area are determined.
q Press u to select “Calculate 0”, then press o.

• Analysis begins.

• Analysis takes several minutes to complete.

• The time required for this analysis depends on the number of
speakers connected. The greater the number of speakers connected,
the longer analysis will take.

NOTE

• Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume,
or speaker locations after making measurements. If changes are
necessary, make the changes and use the Audyssey MultEQ auto
setup once again for an updated EQ solution.

• For instance, if the location or direction of a speaker is altered, the
Auto Setup should be performed again to ensure the correct EQ
solution for the new room confi guration.

F Menu screen F

q

w

Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

Audyssey

MultEQ

Please place microphone

Cancel

Next
Calculate

2nd listening position.

at ear height at

Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

Audyssey

MultEQ

Now measuring 2nd

Cancel

Front L

listening position.

e

Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

Audyssey

MultEQ

Please place microphone

Retry
Cancel

Next
Calculate

3nd listening position.

at ear height at

Step 4 : Check

Distance values that are greater than the actual distance of a speaker
may be accurate for speakers with built-in fi lters (subwoofers, etc).
This is because these fi lters add electrical delay (distance) to the signal
that is compensated for by the Auto Setup process.

n To switch to another analysis result item

Press RETURN.

This returns you to analysis results items, so repeat step q.

n To proceed to “Step 5 : Store”

Press u to select “Next 0”, then press o.

When analysis is complete, check the analysis results for the following
four items.
q Make your selection using ui and press ENTER.

• Presence and size of speaker
“Speaker Confi g. Check”

• Distance of speaker from listening position
“Distance Check”

• Speaker channel level
“Channel Level Check”

• Crossover Frequency
“Crossover Freq. Check”
w Use ui to change which speaker is displayed.

F Menu screen F

q

Auto Setup

Step4:Check

Audyssey

MultEQ

Please check the results
of the measured item.

Distance Check
Channel Level Check
Crossover Freq.Check

Speaker Config.Check

Next

F Menu screen F

q

Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

Audyssey

MultEQ

Retry
Cancel

Calculate

All the measurements
were finished.

Auto Setup

Step3:Calculation

Audyssey

MultEQ

Calculating

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Please wait...

Specifi cations

NOTE

Do not turn the power off while the settings are being stored.

Step 5 : Store

The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-2309.
q Press u to select “Store 0”, then press o.

• “Storing Please wait

...

” is displayed on the on-screen display

while the results are being stored.

• When storing is complete, “Storing complete. Auto Setup is now
fi nished.” is displayed on the on-screen display.

w Select “Exit”, then press ENTER.
e Disconnect the setup microphone from the AVR-2309.

n To cancel storing

Press ui to select “Cancel 0”, then press o.

• All the measured auto setup data will be erased.

F Menu screen F

q

w

Auto Setup

Step5:Store

Audyssey

MultEQ

Store
Cancel

Please select “Store”
to store measurement
values.

Auto Setup

Audyssey

MultEQ

Storing

Please wait...

Step5:Store

NOTE

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

Error Messages

If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is
displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over
again.

Select “Retry” to measure again.

Error messages (examples) Cause Measures

or

Retry
Cancel

Microphone:None

Speaker :None

Auto Setup

Caution!

Audyssey

MultEQ

• Included setup microphone is not connected.

• Not all speakers could be detected.

• The front L speaker was not properly
detected.

• Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP

MIC jack on the main unit.

• Check the speaker connections.

too high or

Retry
Cancel

Ambient noise is

Level is too low.

Auto Setup

Caution!

Audyssey

MultEQ

• Too much noise in the room for accurate
measurements to be made.

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

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

• Try again when the surroundings are quieter.

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

• Adjust the subwoofer’s volume.

Retry

R :None

Cancel

Front

Auto Setup

Caution!

Audyssey

MultEQ

• Displayed speaker could not be detected.

· The front R speaker were 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, but the surround speaker
was not detected.

• Check the connections of the displayed speaker.

Retry

L :Phase

Cancel
Skip

Front

Auto Setup

Caution!

Audyssey

MultEQ

• Displayed speaker connected with the
polarities reversed.

• Check the polarities of the displayed speaker.

• For some speakers, this error message may be
displayed even if the speaker is properly connected. If
you are sure that the wiring is correct, select “Skip”.

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s

Parameter Check

Check auto setup measurement results.
This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is completed.

The auto setup results can be set again when “Restore” is selected.

[Selectable items]

Speaker Confi g. Check

Distance Check

Channel Level Check

Crossover Freq. Check

EQ Check

Specifi cations

Make detail settings for various parameters.

Manual Setup

SOURCE

SELECT

op

SOURCE SELECT <DIMMER>

<SPEAKERS> <MENU>

op

[TEST]

[A. MENU]

SOURCE
SELECT

[Front]

[Rear]

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

F Menu screen F

MENU

1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

Speaker Setup

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

a

Speaker Confi guration

Select speaker confi guration and size.
(bass reproduction capability)

Front Speaker

Select front speaker size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small

Subwoofer

Select subwoofer use.

[Selectable items]

Yes No

Center Speaker

Select center speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small None

2.Manual Setup

2.HDMI Setup

1.Speaker Setup

4.ZONE2 Setup

5.Option Setup

3.Audio Setup

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

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Even when the surround back speaker setting is other than
“None”, sound may not be emitted from the surround back
speaker, depending on the playback source. In this case, make
a menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “SB CH Out”
setting other than “OFF” (vpage 40).

• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the
speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities
based on the frequency set at “Crossover Frequency” (vpage

26).

• When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” can
automatically set to “Yes”.

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

• If “Surround Speaker” is set to “None”, “Surround Back Speaker”
are automatically set to “None”.

• When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”, “Center Speaker” can not
be set to “Large”.

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

Large

: Select this when using large speakers with ample low

frequency reproduction capabilities.

Small

: Select this when using small speakers without ample low

frequency reproduction capabilities.

None

: Select this when no speaker is connected.

Yes

: Select this when a subwoofer is connected.

No

: Select this when no subwoofer is connected.

2spkrs 1spkr

:

Select the number of surround back speakers.

Surround Back Speaker

Select surround back speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small None

2spkrs 1spkr

Surround Speaker

Select surround speakers use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small None

Specifi cations

s

Subwoofer Setup

Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

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f

Channel Level

Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers.

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[Selectable items]

: Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to

LFE

LFE+Main

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

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

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

d

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

“Small”.

: Play low range and LFE signal of all channels.

Distance

Meters / Feet

Select unit for distance.

Step

Select step. (smallest distance)

[Selectable items]

0.1m 0.01m

1ft 0.1ft

: Can be selected when “Meters” is set.

: Can be selected when “Feet” is set.

Distance measurement

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

[Variable range]

0.00m ~ 18.00m

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft

NOTE

Set the distance between the listening position and the various
speakers to no more than 6.00 meters (20.0 ft).

: Display when “Meters” is set.

: Display when “Feet” is set.

Test Tone

Select test tone playback method.

[Selectable items]

: Automatically switch speaker from which test tone is

Auto

Manual

output.

: Manually switch speaker from which test tone is output.

Test Tone Start

Output test tone.

[Variable range]

z In the case of a subwoofer, reducing the volume when it is at

“–12dB” will change the setting to “OFF” (none).

OFF

z

–12dB

~

0dB

~

+12dB

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

Operating from the remote control unit

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

GAdjusting using test tonesH

q Press [TEST].
Test tones are output from the various speakers.

w Use o p to adjust so that the volume is equal for all speakers.
e When the adjustments are completed, press [TEST] again.

• When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back
Speaker” setting (vpage 24) is set to “1spkr”, the surround back
speaker display is set to “Surround Back Speaker” .

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

• When “Channel Level” is adjusted, the adjusted values are set for all
the surround modes. To adjust the channel level separately for the
different surround modes, use the operation see page 54.

Specifications

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

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2.Manual Setup

2.HDMI Setup

1.Speaker Setup

4.ZONE2 Setup

5.Option Setup

3.Audio Setup

RGB Range

Auto Lipsync

YCbCr

Normal

: OFF

Color Space

2-2.HDMI Setup

ON

HDMI Control

Power Off Control

AMP

: OFF

HDMI Audio Out

2-2.HDMI Setup

ON

: OFFON

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Specifications

g

Crossover Frequency

Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low
range signal.

[Selectable items]

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

200Hz 250Hz

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

the speakers you are using.

Advanced

Set the crossover frequency separately for the different speakers.

• If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Setup” (vpage 25)
in the menu is set to “LFE”, it is possible to make this setting
for speakers set to “Small“ at “Speaker Configuration”. If set to
“LFE+Main”, this setting can be made regardless of the speaker
size.

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

• Always set the crossover frequency to “80 Hz”. When using small
speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency
to a higher frequency.

h

Front Speaker Setup

Select front speakers to use for each surround mode.

[Selectable items]

Normal

Custom

When set to “Custom”, you can select beforehand the front speaker
to use for each surround mode.

[Selectable items]

DIRECT/STEREO :

MULTI CH :

NOTE

When set to “Custom”, <SPEAKERS> does not operate.

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HDMI Setup

Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.

F Menu screen F

:

:

a

Color Space

Make settings for output color space.

[Selectable items]

YCbCr

RGB

When connected to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP
compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output
in RGB format, regardless of this setting.

: To change the settings, select “Custom”.

: Make separate settings for 2-channel mode.

A

A

B A+B

B A+B

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

: Output using YCbCr format.

: Output using RGB format.

s

RGB Range

Make settings for RGB output range.

[Selectable items]

Normal

Enhanced

When “YCbCr” is selected under “Color Space”, “RGB Range” will
have no effect.

: Use video range from 16 (black) to 235 (white).

: Video range from 0 (black) to 255 (white). Use this

setting to avoid black washout.

d Auto Lipsync

Automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video
output.

[Selectable items]

f

HDMI Audio Out

Select HDMI audio output device.

ON OFF

[Selectable items]

: Use speakers connected to receiver for audio playback.

AMP

: Use speakers of TV for audio playback.

TV

NOTE

When the HDMI control function is operating, the setting of audio
playback in the connected TV takes priority (vpage 53 “HDMI
Control Function”).

g HDMI Control

Make settings for HDMI control function.

[Selectable items]

Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device
to check the settings.

NOTE

For details, see “HDMI Control Function” (vpage 53).

ON OFF

h Power Off Control

2.Manual Setup

2.HDMI Setup

1.Speaker Setup

4.ZONE2 Setup

5.Option Setup

3.Audio Setup

2.2ch Direct/Stereo

3.Dolby Digital Setup

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.EQ Preset

1.EXT.IN SW Level

2-3.Audio Setup

Interlock power OFF with HDMI control.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Audio Setup

Make settings for audio playback.

F Menu screen F

Front

Select front speaker size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small

: Select front speaker size.

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• This can be set when “HDMI Control“ is set to “ON“.

• Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device
to check the settings.

NOTE

• When the “HDMI Control” setting has been changed, always turn
off the power to the connecting devices afterwards and then turn
back on.

• The “HDMI Control” and “Power Off Control” does not work when
the power to the equipment is off.

• For details, see “HDMI Control Function” (vpage 53).

a

EXT. IN Subwoofer Level

Set the subwoofer level for playback.

[Selectable items]

We recommend setting to “+15dB”.

s

2ch Direct/Stereo

Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback.

0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB

Setting

To change the settings, select “Custom”.

[Selectable items]

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

Basic

Custom

: Make separate settings for 2-channel mode.

Subwoofer

Select subwoofer use.

[Selectable items]

Yes No

: Select subwoofer use.

Subwoofer Mode

Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.

[Selectable items]

LFE LFE+Main

: Select subwoofer signal.

Crossover

Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range
signal.

[Selectable items]

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

200Hz 250Hz

: Select crossover frequency.

Distance FL

Set distance from listening position to front left speaker.

[Variable range]

0.00m ~ 18.00m

Distance FR

Set distance from listening position to front right speaker.

Specifications

[Variable range]

0.00m ~ 18.00m

NOTE

Set the distance between the listening position and the various
speakers to no more than 6.00 meters (20.0 ft).

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

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Specifications

d

Dolby Digital Setup

Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital
sources.

[Selectable items]

: Compression is used. Select this if sound from front

ON

speakers is distorted.

: Do not use compression. This is the recommended

OFF

setting.

• Set this to “ON” if the sound from the front speakers seems
distorted.

• When not using the center speaker or surround speakers, the
playback sound is down-mixed and output from the front speakers.

f

Auto Surround Mode

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

[Selectable items]

: Memorize settings. Most recently stored surround mode is

ON

automatically selected.

: Do not memorize settings. Surround mode does not change

OFF

according to input signal.

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

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

etc.)

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

g

EQ Preset

Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand.

EQ Customize

When MultEQ® and Manual EQ you are not using are preset, MultEQ
can be skipped when selected on the main unit or remote control
unit.

n Before running Auto Setup

[Selectable items]

Manual :

Used Not Used

n After running Auto Setup

[Selectable items]

Audyssey Byp. L/R :

Audyssey Flat :

Manual :

Used Not Used

Used Not Used

Used Not Used

Direct Mode

Select “MultEQ” use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode.

[Selectable items]

: Use “MultEQ”.

ON

: Do not use “MultEQ”.

OFF

Manual EQ

Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer.

n Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

n Base Curve Copy

Copy the MultEQ “Audyssey Flat” correction curve.

[Selectable items]

Yes

“Base Curve Copy” is displayed after the auto setup procedure has
been performed.

No

n Adjust CH

q Select speaker adjustment method.

[Selectable items]

Each CH

L/R CH

All CH

Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level.

w

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

: Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately.

: Adjust tonal quality for each L/R speaker pair.

: Adjust tonal quality for all speakers together.

63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz

2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz

–20dB

~

0dB

~

+6dB

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For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

ZONE2 Setup

2.Manual Setup

2.HDMI Setup

1.Speaker Setup

4.ZONE2 Setup

5.Option Setup

3.Audio Setup

2-4.ZONE2 Setup

Level Lch : 0

dB

Rch : 0

dB
Vol.Limit : OFF
Power On Lev.: Last
Mute Lev. : Full

2.Manual Setup

2.HDMI Setup

1.Speaker Setup

4.ZONE2 Setup

5.Option Setup

3.Audio Setup

2.Vol.Control

3.Source Delete

4.On-Screen Display

5.Quick Select Name

6.Trigger Out

7.Remote ID Setup

8.232C Port

9.Display

10.Setup Lock

1.Amp Assign

2-5.Option Setup

Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system.

F Menu screen F

NOTE

“ZONE2 Setup” is displayed when ZONE2 is selected with “Amp
Assign” (vpage 29).

a

Level Lch

Adjust the left channel output level.

[Variable range]

s

Level Rch

Adjust the right channel output level.

[Variable range]

–12dB

–12dB

~

~

0dB

0dB

~

~

+12dB

+12dB

d

Volume Limit

Make a setting for maximum volume.

[Selectable items]

: Do not set a maximum volume.

OFF

: Set the maximum volume to –20 dB.

–20dB

: Set the maximum volume to –10 dB.

–10dB

: Set the maximum volume to 0 dB.

0dB

f

Power On Level

Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned
on.

[Selectable items]

Last

– – –

: Use the memorized setting from the last session.

: Always use the muting on condition when power

is turned on.

[Variable range]

–70dB ~ +18dB

g

Mute Level

Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on.

: Set the volume level when the power is turned on

in units of 1 dB.

[Selectable items]

: The sound is cut off entirely.

Full

: The sound is attenuated by 40 dB.

–40dB

: The sound is attenuated by 20 dB.

–20dB

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Option Setup

Make various other settings.

F Menu screen F

a

Amp Assign

Define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels
is used.

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

[Selectable items]

7.1ch

ZONE2

FrontA Bi-Amp

FrontB Bi-Amp

: The surround back channel is output from the

speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/AMP
ASSIGN terminals.

: When ZONE2 power is on, the ZONE2 channel

is output from speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

: The Front A channel for Bi-Amp use is output

from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

: The Front B channel for Bi-Amp use is output

from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

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Specifications

For details, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations”
(vpage 60 ~ 62).

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

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Specifications

s

Volume Control

Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting.

Volume Limit

Make a setting for maximum volume.

[Selectable items]

: Do not set a maximum volume.

OFF

: Set the maximum volume to –20 dB.

–20dB

: Set the maximum volume to –10 dB.

–10dB

0dB

: Set the maximum volume to 0 dB.

Power On Level

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

[Selectable items]

Last

– – –

: Use the memorized setting from the last session.

: Always use the muting on condition when power

is turned on.

[Variable range]

–80dB ~ +18dB

: Set the volume level when the power is turned on

in units of 1 dB.

Mute Level

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

[Selectable items]

: The sound is cut off entirely.

Full

: The sound is attenuated by 40 dB.

–40dB

: The sound is attenuated by 20 dB.

–20dB

d

Source Delete

Remove input sources that are not used from the display.

[Selectable items]

: Use this source.

ON

Delete

: Do not use this source.

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

NOTE

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

• Input sources set to “Delete” cannot be selected using SOURCE

SELECT.

f

On-Screen Display

Make on-screen display related settings.

Screensaver

Make screensaver settings.
Use the screensaver to prevent burn-in on the monitor screen.
When set to “ON”, the screensaver is activated if there is no activity
for about 3 minutes.

[Selectable items]

: Activate the screensaver if there is no activity for about 3

ON

minutes.

: Turn the screensaver function off.

OFF

Text

Input source and mode display.

[Selectable items]

: Turn display on.

ON

: Turn display off.

OFF

Master Volume

Master volume display during adjustment.

[Selectable items]

: Turn display on.

ON

: Turn display off.

OFF

Tuner Information

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

[Selectable items]

Always

30sec

10sec

: Show display continuously.

: Show display for 30 seconds after operation.

: Show display for 10 seconds after operation.

: Turn display off.

OFF

iPod Information

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

[Selectable items]

Always

30sec

10sec

: Show display continuously.

: Show display for 30 seconds after operation.

: Show display for 10 seconds after operation.

: Turn display off.

OFF

Display Mode

Select the on-screen display’s display mode.

[Selectable items]

Mode1

Mode2

Use this mode if the on-screen display does not appear

: If there is no video signal, flickering of the on-screen

display is not prevented.

: Prevents flickering of the on-screen display when there is

no video signal.

in the Mode 1, as may happen according to the TV being
used.

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For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

g

Bright Dim

DarkOFF

Quick Select Name

Change the Quick Select name.
Up to 16 characters can be input.

[Input characters]

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

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

h

Trigger Out

Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out with respect to
the zone, input source, surround mode, etc. For details about the
trigger out function, see page 16.

Selecting the Zone

Select the zone for which the trigger out is set.

[Selectable items]

All MAIN ZONE2

Setting with Respect to the Input Source

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

[Selectable items]

ON

: Activate trigger on this mode.

– – –

: Do not activate trigger on this mode.

j

Remote ID Setup

Set remote control ID.

[Selectable items]

1

2

3

4

NOTE

When using the AVR-2309 with only the included remote control
unit (RC-1099), use Remote ID “1” (default).

When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.),
this function can be used. Match the ID setting of the remote control
unit and the receiver.

k

232C Port

Set when external controller or 2-way remote control unit is
connected.

[Selectable items]

Serial Control

2Way Remote

: Set when using an external controller.

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

NOTE

When using a 2-way remote control unit (RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI,
sold separately), set this to “2Way Remote”.

l

Display

Adjust display brightness of the receiver.

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A0

Setup Lock

Protect settings from inadvertent change.

[Selectable items]

: Turn protection on.

ON

: Turn protection off.

OFF

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

⋅ RESTORER
⋅ Night Mode
⋅ Parameter
⋅ MultEQ
⋅ Dynamic EQ
⋅ Dynamic Volume
⋅ Channel Level
⋅ Audio Delay

• To cancel the setting, press <MENU> or [A.MENU] to re-display the
“Setup Lock” screen, then change the setting to “OFF”.

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Setting with Respect to the Surround Mode

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

• Associated with respect to surround modes that are set to “ON”.

• This can be set if the “MAIN ZONE” is selected at “Selecting the
Zone”.

• Associated when an input source for which “Setting with Respect to
the Input Source” is set to “ON” is selected.

[Selectable items]

: Activate trigger on this mode.

ON

: Do not activate trigger on this mode.

– – –

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

[Selectable items]

: Normal display brightness.

Bright

: Reduced display brightness.

Dim

: Very low display brightness.

Dark

: Display is off unless controls are operated.

OFF

Operating from the main unit

Press <DIMMER>.

When setting to “OFF”, the display brightness of the menu setting in
operation changes to “Dark”.

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

Specifications

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n TUNER (AM/FM)
This menu is for “TUNER”.

F Menu screen F

2.Preset Skip

3.Preset Name

4.Video

5.Input Mode

6.Rename

7.Source Level

1.Auto Preset

[FM/AM TU]

3.Input Setup
TUNER

n PHONO
This menu is for “PHONO”.

F Menu screen F

2.Input Mode

1.Video

3.Rename

4.Source Level

3.Input Setup
PHONO

Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings
related to playing input sources.

n CD, CDR/TAPE, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, VCR, V.AUX
This menu is for “CD”, “CDR/TAPE”, “DVD”, “HDP”, “TV/CBL”,

“VCR”, “V.AUX”.

F Menu screen F

1.Assign

3.Input Mode

2.Video

4.Rename

5.Source Level

3.Input Setup

CD

b The menu settings below can be made for these input sources

when “iPod dock” is set to “Assign”.

1.Assign

3.Input Mode

2.Video

4.Rename

5.Source Level

6.iPod

3.Input Setup

VCR

Repeat Mode : All

Shuffle Mode : OFF

3-6.iPod

Displayed when
source name is
changed with
“Rename”.

Input Setup

ENTER, op<INPUT MODE>

ui

uiop

[INPUT]

ENTER

[VIDEO
SELECT]

[Rear]

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

Changing the input source within Input Setup

1.Assign

2.Video

3.Input Mode

4.Rename

5.Source Level

3.Input Setup

CD

The input source currently selected in the MAIN ZONE is not changed
even when the input source within Input Setup is changed.

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Specifi cations

Settings Related to Playing Input
Sources

d Preset Name

Assign name to a preset memory.
Names containing up to 8 characters can be input.

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Convert

Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format.

[Input source]

DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

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a Auto Preset

Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.

[Input source]

TUNER

[Selectable items]

: Start the auto preset process.

Start

If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired
station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually.

s Preset Skip

Set the preset memories that you do not want to display when
tuning.

A ~ G

Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to display.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

: Display this number.

ON

: Skip this number.

Skip

When set to “Skip”, it is possible to skip entire preset memory blocks
(A to G).

TUNER

A1 ~ G8

Select the preset memory number.

[Input source]

TUNER

[Characters that can be input]

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

f Video

Setting the video source.

Video Select

Switch video input source while listening to audio signal.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

Select video input source to view.

Source

The video and audio for the same input source are played.

Press [VIDEO SELECT] until the desired picture appears.
b To cancel, press [VIDEO SELECT] to select “Source”.

:

Operating from the remote control unit

NOTE

• It is not possible to select HDMI input signals.

• When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of
another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output.

• Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete”
cannot be selected.

TUNER PHONO CD CDR/TAPE DVD

HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

:

[Selectable items]

: Enable conversion.

ON

: Disable conversion.

OFF

NOTE

When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some
other source is input, the video conversion function might not operate.
If this happens, please set the conversion mode to “OFF”.

i/p Scaler

Make settings for i/p scaler function.

[Input source]

DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

[Selectable items]

: Use i/p scaler function for analog video signal.

A to H

: Do not use i/p scaler function.

OFF

NOTE

When the “Convert” setting is “OFF”, you cannot set “i/p scaler”.

Resolution

Make settings for resolution of HDMI video output signal.

[Input source]
[Selectable items]

Auto

480p/576p

1080i

720p

1080p

DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

: Detect monitor panel resolution and automatically set

output resolution.

: Output at 480p/576p resolution.

: Output at 1080i resolution.

: Output at 720p resolution.

: Output at 1080p resolution.

Specifications

This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to “A to H”.

NOTE

• It is not possible to convert “1080i” signals into “720p” format.

• It is not possible to convert “720p” signals into “1080i” format.

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

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AnalogEXT. IN

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Progressive Mode

Select optimum progressive mode for video material.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

Auto

Video1

Video2

This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to “A to H”.

: Automatically detect video material type.

: Select mode suitable for video playback.

: Select mode suitable for video and 30-frame film material

playback.

Aspect

This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p
input signals from the HDMI output connector.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

: Output at 16:9 aspect ratio.

Full

Normal

This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to “A to H”.

: Output at 4:3 aspect ratio.

DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

g Input Mode

Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source.
The selectable input modes depend on the input source and
“Assign” setting (vpage 29).

Input Mode

Set the input mode for this source.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

Analog

EXT. IN

: Play only signals from analog input.

: Play only signals from EXT. IN input.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

Auto

z1

HDMI

z2

Digital

Analog

EXT. IN

z1: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu

“Assign” setting is set to “HDMI In”.

z2: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu

“Assign” setting is set to “Digital In” (vpage 35).

TUNER PHONO

CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR

V.AUX

: Automatically detect input signal and perform playback.

: Play only signals from HDMI input. (Excluding CD and

CDR/TAPE)

: Play only signals from digital input.

: Play only signals from analog input.

: Play only signals from EXT. IN input.

• When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on
the display. If the “ ” indicator does not light, check the digital
input connector assignment and the connections.

• The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to “EXT.
IN”.

• Only set “PCM” and “DTS” when playing the respective signals.

Operating from the main unit or remote control
unit

Press <INPUT MODE> or [INPUT].
Each time you press the button, the input mode display will change.

z1 z2

z1: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu

“Assign” setting is set to “HDMI In”.

z2: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu

“Assign” setting is set to “Digital In” (vpage 35).

Decode Mode

Set the decode mode for this source.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

: Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play

Auto

automatically.

: Decode and play only PCM input signals.

PCM

: Decode and play only DTS input signals.

DTS

CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR

V.AUX

Specifications

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For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

• This can be selected for input sources for which the menu “Assign”
setting is set to “HDMI In” or “Digital In” (vpage 35).

• Only set “PCM” and “DTS” when playing the respective signals.

h Rename

Change the display name for this source.
Names containing up to 8 characters can be input.

[Characters that can be input]

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

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

j Source Level

Corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio
input.

[Variable range]

For input sources for which “HDMI In” and “Digital In” are set at the
menu “Assign” setting, the analog input level and digital input level
can be set separately.

–12dB

~

0dB

~

+12dB

k Assign

Assign input sources to input connectors.

HDMI In

Select HDMI connector to assign to this source.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

HDMI1

HDMI2

HDMI3

HDMI4

: Assign HDMI1 input connector.

: Assign HDMI2 input connector.

: Assign HDMI3 input connector.

: Assign HDMI4 input connector.

: No HDMI input connector assigned.

None

DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

• With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred
simultaneously. When HDMI is assigned to an input source, the
audio signal switches to HDMI along with the video signal. To use
with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set menu “Input
Mode” to “Digital”.

• When the AVR-2309 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable,
if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback,
only the video signals are output to the monitor.

• The audio signals input from the analog, digital and EXT. IN connectors
are not output to the monitor.

Digital In

Select digital input connector to assign to this source.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

COAX1

COAX2

OPT1

OPT2

OPT3

None

Input source CD

Default setting COAX2 None COAX1 None OPT1 OPT2 OPT3

CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR

V.AUX

: Assign COAXIAL 1 input connector.

: Assign COAXIAL 2 input connector.

: Assign OPTICAL 1 input connector.

: Assign OPTICAL 2 input connector.

: Assign OPTICAL 3 input connector.

: No digital input connector assigned.

CDR/

DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

TAPE

Component In

Select component video input to assign to this source.

[Input source]

DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

[Selectable items]

: Assign component video 1 input connector.

1-RCA

: Assign component video 2 input connector.

2-RCA

: Assign component video 3 input connector.

3-RCA

: No component video input connector assigned.

None

Input source DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

Default setting 1-RCA 2-RCA 3-RCA None None

iPod dock

Assign control dock for iPod to this source.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

Assign

• With the default settings, the control dock for iPod can be used

• Even if “iPod dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-2309 and control dock

: Assign iPod input.

: Do not assign iPod input.

None

connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.

for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input
source.

CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR

V.AUX

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Specifications

Input source DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

Default setting HDMI1 HDMI2 None HDMI3 HDMI4

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

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Shuffl e

Make settings for shuffl e mode.

n

When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R is connected

[Selectable items]

Songs

: Shuffl e all songs.

Albums

: Shuffl e songs from current album only.

OFF

: Cancel shuffl e mode.

n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W is

connected

[Selectable items]

ON

: Shuffl e mode on.

OFF

: Cancel shuffl e mode.

This can be selected for input sources for which “Assign” is assigned
at the “iPod dock” setting.

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 17).

l iPod

Make settings for “iPod” playback.

[Input source]

CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR

V.AUX

Repeat

Make settings for repeat mode.

[Selectable items]

All

: Repeat all songs.

One

: Repeat the current song.

OFF

: Cancel repeat mode.

Surround Modes

q Standard Playback

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

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources

Selecting the surround mode

Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [STD].

[Selectable items]

DOLBY PLgx

or

DOLBY PLg

z

: The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY

PLg for playback.

DTS NEO:6

: The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for

playback.

z

: DOLBY PLgx can be selected when surround back speakers are

being used.

DOLBY PLg can be selected when surround back speakers are

not being used.

<SELECT/ENTER>

[STD]
[SIMU][D/ST]

[PURE]

[Rear]

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Select the mode to suit the source

Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at
menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” (vpage

39).

n DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg

Cinema

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

Music

: This mode is suited for music sources.

Game

: This mode is suited for games.

Pro Logic

: This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can be

selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder.
When this mode is selected, “DOLBY PL” is
displayed.

n DTS NEO:6

Cinema

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

Music

: This mode is suited for music sources.

Specifi cations

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

In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR­2309 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input signal and
automatically operates the appropriate decoder for surround sound.

[Selectable items]

STANDARD

Any of the surround modes in the “Display” column in the following
table.
The mode changes depending upon factors such as the

• Input signal

• Whether or not surround back speakers
are being used.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

DOLBY DIGITAL Plus (z4)

DOLBY TrueHD (z4)

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 /

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 /

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

z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete

z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.
z4 : When a signal is input, the HD AUDIO indicator lights.

:

Input signal Display

DOLBY DIGITAL

(other than 2ch) /

DTS (5.1ch) /

DTS 96/24

DTS-HD (z4)

PCM (multi ch)

and the AVR-2309’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”.

6.1”.

DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY DIGITAL +
DOLBY TrueHD
DOLBY HD+EX
DOLBY HD+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY HD+PLgx MUSIC
DTS SURROUND
DTS+PLgx CINEMA
DTS+PLgx MUSIC
DTS+NEO:6
DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1)
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2)
DTS 96/24 (z3)
DTS-HD HI RES
DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD+NEO:6
DTS-HD+PLgx CINEMA
DTS-HD+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN 7.1

w DSP Simulation Playback

The desired mode according to the program source and viewing
situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround
modes.
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 66, 67) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.

Selecting the surround mode

Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [SIMU].

[Selectable items]

z1

5CH / 7CH STEREO

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

z1: “5CH STEREO” is displayed when “Surround Parameter” –

“SB CH Out” is “OFF”, and “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2”
(vpage 29, 40, 41).

z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE

mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or
right), so input to both channels.

Depending on the program source being played, it may not be possible
to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try other modes
to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes.

NOTE

When the input signal is DOLBY TrueHD, DOLBY DIGITAL Plus ,DTS­HD you cannot select DENON original surround mode.

: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound

from all speakers.

: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere

of a live concert in an arena.

: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere

of a live concert in a jazz club.

z2

: This mode is for playing monaural movie

sources with surround sound.

: This mode is suited for achieving surround

sound with video games.

: This mode lets you add a sense of expansion

to stereo music sources.

: This mode is for enjoying surround

effects using only the front speakers or
headphones.

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e Direct Playback

Selecting the mode

Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [D/ST].

[Selectable items]

:

DIRECT

In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high
quality sound.
The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.

Input signal

Analog signal /

PCM (2ch) /

Dolby Digital source /

DTS source /

Other 2-channel digital signals

PCM (multi ch)

For details, see page 69.

DIRECT

MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC
M DIRECT 7.1

Display

r Stereo Playback

Selecting the mode

Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [D/ST].

[Selectable items]

STEREO

This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

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For details, see pages 68, 69.

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Parameter

[AUDIO DELAY]

[NIGHT]

MULTEQ

RESTORER

DYNAMIC

VOLUME

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

uiop

ENTER

ENTER, opRETURNDYNAMIC VOLUME

uiMULTEQ <MENU>RESTORER

uiop

[STD]

RETURN

[MUSIC]

[CINEMA]

[A. MENU]

ENTER

[Front]

[Rear]

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

1

Press <MENU> or [A.MENU].

The menu is displayed.

b To operate from the remote control unit, be sure to set the

[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.

2

Press ui to select “Parameter”, then press ENTER.

3

To change the setting:

Press ui to select the item you want to change, then

press o p to change the setting.

b To return to the previous item, press RETURN.
b Select “Default Yes”, then press o to reset to the default

setting.

4

Press ENTER to enter the setting.

Adjusting the parameters

n To exit adjustment

Press <MENU> or [A.MENU] during adjustment.

Operating from the main unit

Use <SELECT/ENTER> to select the surround mode.

n During PCM (2ch) / Analog / DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch)

DIRECT STEREO

DTS NEO:6

7CH STEREO (5CH STEREO)

MATRIXVIRTUAL

DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx
(DOLBY PRO LOGIC g)

VIDEO GAME

MONO MOVIE

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

n During Digital (Multi channel)

DIRECT STEREO

7CH STEREO

(5CH STEREO)

STANDARD

(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc)

MATRIXVIRTUAL

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode

This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully,
providing extremely high quality sound.

• To cancel, press [PURE] again.

• When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the on-screen display is not
displayed and the display on the main unit is turned off.

• If the HDMI input connector is selected, video outputs are output in
the PURE DIRECT mode.

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

Press [PURE].

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Specifi cations

Surround Parameter

2.Tone

3.Audyssey Settings

4.RESTORER

5.Night Mode

6.Audio Delay

1.Surround Parameter

4.Parameter

Adjust surround sound parameters.

The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ
depending upon the following conditions.

•

Whether an input signal is present (when playing) or not
(when stopped, etc.).

• The type of input signal

• The type of surround mode

For details of which parameters can be adjusted in each
surround mode, see “Surround Modes and Parameters”
(vpage 66, 67).

n Surround Parameter

a Mode
s Cinema EQ
d DRC
f Dynamic Range Compression
g LFE
h Center Image
j Panorama
k Dimension
l Center Width
A0 Delay Time
A1 Effect Level
A2 Room Size
A3 AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode)
A4 SB CH Out
A5 SUBWOOFER ATT.
A6 Subwoofer
A7 Default

n Tone

A8 Tone Control
A9 Bass
S0 Treble

n Audyssey Settings

S1 MultEQ
S2 Dynamic EQ
S3 Dynamic Volume
S4 Setting

n RESTORER
n Night Mode
n Audio Delay

F Menu screen F

Surround Parameter

Adjust surround sound parameters.
The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes
(vpage 66, 67).

a Mode

Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source,
etc.).

n In the PLgx or PLg mode

[Selectable items]

Cinema

Music

n In the DTS NEO:6 mode

[Selectable items]

Cinema

“Cinema” mode and “Music” mode crossover operation is executed
with the remote control unit.
Press [CINEMA] or [MUSIC].

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

: This is the mode for cinema source.

: This is the mode for music source.

Game

: This is the mode for game source.

PL

: Dolby Pro Logic playback mode

(This is the mode for 4-channel playback (front L, front R,
center, surround (MONO)).)

: This is the mode for cinema source.

Music

: This is the mode for music source.

Operating from the remote control unit

(PLg mode only).

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s Cinema EQ

Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding.

[Selectable items]

: “Cinema EQ” is used.

ON

: “Cinema EQ” is not used.

OFF

d DRC

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

[Selectable items]

This can be set in the Dolby TrueHD mode.

Auto Low Middle High OFF

f Dynamic Range Compression

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

[Selectable items]

: Turn dynamic range compression off.

OFF

: Low setting.

Low

: Middle setting.

Mid

: High setting.

High

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

g LFE

Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE).

[Variable range]

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

• Dolby Digital sources: “0 dB”

• DTS movie sources: “0 dB”

• DTS music sources: “–10 dB”

–10dB

~

0dB

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h Center Image

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

[Variable range]

0.0

~

0.3

~

1.0

j Panorama

Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound.
If the surround effect seems weak, set “Panorama” to “ON”.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

k Dimension

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

[Variable range]

0

~ 3 ~

6

l Center Width

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

[Variable range]

0

~ 3 ~

7

A0 Delay Time

Adjust delay time to control sound stage size.

[Variable range]

0 ms

~

30 ms

~

110 ms

A1 Effect Level

Adjust the strength of the surround effect.

[Variable range]

Specifications

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

1

~ 10 ~

15

A2 Room Size

Determine size of acoustic environment.

[Selectable items]

Small

Med.S

Medium

Med.L

Large

: Simulate acoustics of a small room.

: Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room.

: Simulate acoustics of a medium room.

: Simulate acoustics of a medium-large room.

: Simulate acoustics of a large room.

NOTE

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

A3 AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode)

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

[Selectable items]
Example : Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag)

• When “AFDM” is set to “ON”, the surround mode is automatically
set to the DOLBY + PLgx CINEMA mode.

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

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

• When the “Amp Assign” setting is “7.1ch”, and using the surround
back speakers, you can set “AFDM”.

ON OFF

A4 SB CH Out (for Multi-channel sources)

Select playback mode for surround back channels.

[Selectable items]

OFF

MTRX ON

PLIIx CINEMA

PLIIx MUSIC

ES MTRX

ES DSCRT

DSCRT ON

z1: This can be selected when “Surround Back Speaker” is set

to “2spkrs” at the menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup”
– “Speaker Configuration” setting (vpage 24).

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

“2spkrs” or “1spkr” at the menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker
Setup” –“Speaker Configuration” setting.

z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources.
z4: This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a

discrete 6.1-channel signal identification signal.

Settings can also be made when [STD] is pressed.
When using surround back speakers, adopt the following
settings.

q Adopt “7.1ch” (Default) for the “Amp Assign” setting.
w Adopt a setting other than “OFF” for the “SB CH Out” setting

of “Surround Parameter”.

: No signal is played from the surround back

channels.

: The surround channel signals undergo digital

matrix processing and are output from the
surround back channels.

z1

: Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode,

surround back signal played.

z2

: Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode,

surround back signal played.

z3

: DTS signal played with digital matrix

processing.

z4

: Signal included in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel

sources played.

: Mode for discrete playback of surround back

signals included in 7.1-channel digital discrete
audio signals (DVD, etc.).

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For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 38).

A4 SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources)

Audyssey

Audyssey Byp. L/R

Audyssey Flat

ManualOFF

Determine whether to use surround back speakers.

[Selectable items]

: The surround back channel signal is played.

ON

: The surround back channel signal is not played.

OFF

A5 SUBWOOFER ATT.

Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode.

[Selectable items]

: The input from the subwoofer channel is attenuated.

ON

: The input from the subwoofer channel is not attenuated.

OFF

Usually use in this mode.

Set this to “ON” if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when
playing audio signal.

A6 Subwoofer

Turn subwoofer output on and off.

[Selectable items]

: The subwoofer is used.

ON

: The subwoofer is not used.

OFF

A7 Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

Tone

Adjust the tonal quality of the sound.

A8 Tone Control

Turn tone adjustments off.

[Selectable items]

: Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass).

ON

: Playback without tone adjustment.

OFF

The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT mode.

NOTE

When the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON”, setting is not possible.

A9 Bass

Adjust low frequency range (bass).

[Variable range]

S0 Treble

Adjust high frequency range (treble).

[Variable range]

“Bass” and “Treble” can be set when “Tone Control” is set to “ON”.

–6dB ~ +6dB

–6dB ~ +6dB

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Audyssey Settings

Select room equalizer for current environment.

S1 MultEQ

Select the type of room correction desired from the following list:

[Selectable items]

Audyssey

Audyssey Byp. L/R

Audyssey Flat

Manual

OFF

Operating from the main unit or remote
control unit

Press MULTEQ.

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

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

: Optimize frequency response of all speakers.

: Optimize frequency response of speakers

except front L and R speakers.

: Optimize frequency response of all speakers

to flat response.

: Apply frequency response set with “Manual

EQ” (vpage 28).

: Turn equalizer off.

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

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

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

• MultEQ and Manual EQ set to “Not Used” with “Manual Setup”
– “Audio Setup” – “EQ Preset” – “EQ Customize” (vpage 28) on
the menu, cannot be selected.

• When using headphones, “MultEQ” is set to “OFF”.

For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 38).

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Specifications

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

Dynamic EQ / Volume : OFF

Dynamic EQ / Volume : ON

“Green” “Red”

Dynamic EQ : ON / Volume : OFF

Dynamic EQ / Volume : OFF

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S2 Dynamic EQ

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

NOTE

• “Dynamic EQ” can only be set when auto setup has been
performed.

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

⋅ If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.
⋅ After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has

increased from the number of measured speakers.

• When “MultEQ” is set to “OFF”, “Dynamic EQ” is automatically set
to “OFF”.

• When you set ”Dynamic EQ” to ”ON”, “Tone Control” and “Night
Mode” are switched ”OFF”.

[Selectable items]

: Use Dynamic EQ function.

ON

: Do not use Dynamic EQ function.

OFF

Operating from the main unit or remote control
unit

Press DYNAMIC VOLUME.

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

Specifications

n Operating conditions for each function

• Dynamic EQ : When “MultEQ” is set to “ON”

• Dynamic Volume : When “Dynamic EQ” is set to “ON”

• Setting : When “Dynamic Volume” is set to “ON”

S1 MultEQ

S2 Dynamic EQ

S3 Dynamic Volume

S4 Setting

S3 Dynamic Volume

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

NOTE

• “Dynamic Volume” can only be set when auto setup has been
performed.

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

⋅ If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.
⋅ After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has

increased from the number of measured speakers.

• When “MultEQ” is set to “OFF”, “Dynamic Volume” is automatically
set to “OFF”.

• “Dynamic Volume” and “Night Mode” cannot be used jointly.

[Selectable items]

: Use Dynamic Volume.

ON

The Dynamic Volume effect will be at the level of the

“Setting”.

: Do not use Dynamic Volume.

OFF

Operating from the main unit or remote control
unit

Press DYNAMIC VOLUME.

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

S4 Setting

Can be set when “Dynamic Volume” is set to “ON”.
Set Dynamic Volume effect.

[Selectable items]

Midnight

Evening

NOTE

• “Setting” can only be set when auto setup has been performed.

• “Setting” cannot be set in the following situations.
⋅ If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.
⋅ After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has

⋅ If “Dynamic Volume” setting is “OFF”.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ solves the problem of deteriorating sound
quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human
perception and room acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the correct
frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment at
any user-selected volume setting. The result is bass response,
tonal balance, and surround impression that remain constant
despite changes in volume. Dynamic EQ combines information
from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the
room, a prerequisite for delivering a loudness correction solution.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to
provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.

Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem of large variations
in volume level between television programs, commercials, and
between the soft and loud passages of movies.
Dynamic Volume looks at the preferred volume setting by the user and
then monitors how the volume of program material is being perceived
by listeners in real time to decide whether an adjustment is needed.
Whenever necessary, Dynamic Volume makes the necessary rapid
or gradual adjustments to maintain the desired playback volume
level while optimizing the dynamic range. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is
integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is
adjusted automatically, the perceived bass response, tonal balance,
surround impression, and dialog clarity remain the same whether
watching movies, flipping between television channels, or changing
from stereo to surround sound content.

: High setting affects volume the most, causing all sounds

to be of equal loudness.

: Middle setting prevents loud and soft sounds from

being much louder and softer respectively than average
sounds.

: Low setting provides the least adjustments to the

Day

loudest and softest of sounds.

increased from the number of measured speakers.

About Dynamic EQ

About Dynamic Volume

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For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 38).

RESTORER

OFF Mode 1

(RESTORER 64)

Mode 2

(RESTORER 96)

Mode 3

(RESTORER HQ)

OFF Low Mid

High

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

[Selectable items]

:

OFF

Do not use RESTORER.

Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs.

Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources.

Optimized mode for compressed sources with normal highs.

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

(RESTORER 64):

Mode1

(RESTORER 96):

Mode2

(RESTORER HQ):

Mode3

Night Mode

Optimized setting for late-night listening.

Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio.

[Selectable items]

: Turn night mode off.

OFF

: Low setting.

Low

: Middle setting.

Mid

High

: High setting.

Operating from the remote control unit

Press [NIGHT].
The “ ” indicator lights when “Low”, “Mid” or “High” is

selected.

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Audio Delay

Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio.

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

[Variable range]

If you wish to adjust the “Audio Delay” while playing HDMI or
component video signals, press u to set “OSD” to “OFF”. This way
the audio delay can be adjusted while watching the picture. (Press u
again to switch to the on-screen display.)

Operating from the remote control unit

Press [AUDIO DELAY].

NOTE

When operating by remote control, the onscreen display is not
shown.

0 ms

~

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

Operating from the main unit or remote
control unit

Press RESTORER.

About the RESTORER function

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

signals.

• This is displayed on the menu and can be set when the analog
signals (including AM/FM signals) or PCM signals (fs = 44.1/48
kHz) are input.

NOTE

• When the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON”, setting is not possible.

• When the “Dynamic Volume” setting is “ON”, setting is not
possible.

• When a HD-Audio (DOLBY DIGITAL Plus, DOLBY TrueHD, DTS-HD)
signal is input, the “Night Mode” can not be selected.

• This cannot be adjusted when playing in the EXT. IN, DIRECT or
STEREO mode (with “Front Speaker” set to “Large”, “Tone
Control” to “OFF” and “MultEQ”, “RESTORER” and “Night Mode”
to “OFF”.)

• When the auto lip sync correction function is operating, you can set
within the range 0 ~ 100 ms.

• Store “Audio Delay” for each input source.

Specifications

For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 38).

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F Menu screen F

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

6.Preset Station

1.Status

5.Information

Information

Status

Shows information about current settings.

a

MAIN ZONE

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

[Items to be checked]

Select Source Name Surround Mode Input Mode

Rec Select Video Select Source Level MultEQ

Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Night Mode RESTORER

etc.

s

ZONE2

Shows information about settings for multi-zone.

[Items to be checked]

Power Select Source Volume Level

Name :Rename

Surround Mode:

DOLBY PLIIx cinema

Select Source:PHONO

5-1.Status

1/4

Audio Input Signal

Shows information about audio input signals.

Dialogue normalization function

This is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources.
This function automatically corrects the standard signal level for
individual program sources.
The correction value can be checked using <STATUS>.

The fi gure is the correction value when the standard level is
corrected.

[Items to be checked]

Surround Mode

: The currently set surround mode is displayed.

SIGNAL

: The input signal type is displayed.

fs

: The input signal’s sampling frequency is

displayed.

Format

: The number of channels in the input signal (front,

surround, LFE) is displayed.

Offset

: The dialogue normalization correction value is

displayed.

Flag

: “MATRIX” is displayed if the input signal has

undergone matrix processing, “DISCRETE” if the
input signal has undergone discrete processing.

Information can be called out directly by pressing <STATUS>.

<STATUS>

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

F Menu screen F

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

6.Preset Station

1.Status

5.Information

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

SIGNAL:Dolby Digital

fs :48kHz
Format:3/2/.1
Offset:-4dB

Surround Mode:

5-2.Audio Input Signal

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Specifi cations

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

6.Preset Station

1.Status

5.Information

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

6.Preset Station

1.Status

5.Information

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

6.Preset Station

1.Status

5.Information

HDMI Information

480p

Color Space
RGB 4:4:4

Pixel Depth
8bits

Resolution

5-3.HDMI Signal Info.

5-6.Preset Station

A1FM 87.50M

Hz

A2FM 89.10M

Hz

A3FM 98.10M

Hz

A4FM107.90M

Hz

A5FM 90.10M

Hz

A6FM 90.10M

Hz

A7FM 90.10M

Hz

A8FM 90.10M

Hz

5-5.Quick Select

1/2

1.Quick Select 1

2.Quick Select 2

3.Quick Select 3

HDMI

Support Resolution

480i/p
576i/p
1080i:50Hz/60

Hz

720p:50Hz/60

Hz

1080p:50Hz/60

Hz

1080p:24

Hz

Interface

5-3.HDMI Monitor Info.

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

6.Preset Station

1.Status

5.Information

5-4.Auto Surround Mode

[Analog][PCM]
2CH:STEREO

[Digital]

2CH:DOLBY PLIIx cinema

5.1CH:DOLBY/DTS SURROUND

[Multi ch]

:MULTI CH IN

Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor.

F Menu screen F

Auto Surround Mode

Shows information about auto surround mode settings.
The surround mode for which the last memory function was used
for the different input signal types is displayed.

F Menu screen F

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Preset Station

Shows information about preset stations.

F Menu screen F

a

HDMI Signal Information

The HDMI input signal information is displayed.

[Items to be checked]

Resolution Color Space Pixel Depth

s

HDMI Monitor Information

The HDMI monitor information is displayed.

[Items to be checked]

Interface Support Resolution

[Items to be checked]

Analog/PCM 2CH Digital 2CH Digital 5.1CH Multi ch

Quick Select

Shows information about quick select settings.

F Menu screen F

[Items to be checked]

Name Input Source Input Mode Volume Level MultEQ

Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Front Sp Digital 2CH

Digital 5.1CH Multi ch Analog/PCM 2CH

[Input source]

[Items to be checked]

TUNER

A1 ~ G8

When <STATUS> is pressed, the set’s status can be checked on the
display.

Specifications

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

55.

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Preparations

1

Press <POWER>.

The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the
standby mode.

2

Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE].

The power indicator fl ashes green and the power turns on.

b Also press SOURCE SELECT when in standby mode, the power

turns on. In this case the input source is selected by remote
control unit.

b Also press [QUICK SELECT] when in standby mode, the power

turns on. In this case Quick Select is selected.

Turning the Power Off

q Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF].

The power is set to the standby mode.

w Press <POWER>.

The power indicator turns off, and so does the power.

NOTE

• Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when
the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long
periods of time or when traveling, either press <POWER> to turn off
the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

• When the multi-zone power is switched on, and you want to switch
off the main zone power, press [OFF].

Turning the Power On

Selecting the Input Source

If “Rec Select” is selected for the input source, press <SOURCE>
before turning <SOURCE SELECT>.

Either turn <MASTER VOLUME> or press [MASTER

VOLUME].

[Variable range]

– – – –80.0dB ~ +18.0dB

Operations During Playback

Adjusting the Master Volume

Press [MUTING].

To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be canceled by
adjusting the master volume.

Plug the headphones into the PHONES jack on the main
unit.

The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically
cut.

NOTE

Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones.

Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting)

Listening with Headphones

Press <SPEAKERS>.

Front A Front B

Front A+B

Switching the front speakers

<ON/STANDBY>

<POWER>

<SPEAKERS>

<SOURCE>

<SOURCE SELECT>

<MASTER VOLUME>

BAND

TUNING

<PRESET>

SHIFT

SOURCE SELECT

SHIFT

TUNING

[SOURCE
CONTROL 1]
[SOURCE
CONTROL 2]

[TUNER]

[CHANNEL+/–]

[OFF]

[QUICK SELECT]

[ON/SOURCE]

[MASTER
VOLUME]

[MUTING]

SOURCE SELECT

TUNING
[MODE]

[MEMORY]

[TUNER]

BAND

[Front] [Rear]

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Playback

Select the source using SOURCE SELECT.

Turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SOURCE SELECT] to switch
between input sources.

NOTE

The adjustable range will differ depending upon factors such as the
type of input signal and the channel level setting.

PHONES jack

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Specifi cations

Playing Video and Audio
Equipment

Basic Operation

Prepare the equipment.

1

q Load the BD, DVD, CD or other software in the player.
(vSee the operating instructions of the respective equipment.)
w To play a video equipment, switch the monitor input.
(vSee the monitor’s operating instructions.)

Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source.

2

Start playback.

(vSee the operating instructions of the respective equipment.)

3

• If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in
manually.

• When tuning in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to change
frequencies continuously.

• The time for which the on-screen display are displayed can be set at
“Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “On-Screen Display” (vpage

30).

Presetting Radio Stations
(Preset Memory)

Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can
tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset.

Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset.

1

Press [MEMORY].

2

Listening to Preset Stations

Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G).

1

Press <PRESET> or [CHANNEL +/–] to select the

2

desired preset channel (1 to 8).

n Default settings

Auto tuner presets

A1 ~ A8

B1 ~ B8

C1 ~ C8

D1 ~ D8

E1 ~ E8
F1 ~ F8

G1 ~ G8

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

90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

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The remote control unit can be used to operate external devices.
See “Remote Control Unit Operations” (vpage 56).

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts

Basic Operation

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to

1

select “TUNER”.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE

2

CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”.

(vpage 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”.

3

Tune in the desired broadcast station.

4

q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning)

Press [MODE] to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then
use TUNING to select the station you want to hear.

w To tune in manually (Manual Tuning)

Press [MODE] to turn off the display’s “AUTO” indicator, then use

TUNING to select the station you want to hear.

Press SHIFT to select the block (A to G) in which the

3

station is to be preset.

Press <PRESET> or [CHANNEL +/–] to select the

4

preset number (1 to 8).

Press [MEMORY] again to complete the setting.

5

• To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to 5.

• Stations can be preset automatically at menu “Input Setup” – “Auto
Preset” (vpage 33).

NOTE

Preset stations are erased by overwriting them.

Specifications

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Traffi c Program (TP)

TP identifi es programs that carry traffi c announcements.
This allows you to easily fi nd out the latest traffi c conditions in your
area before leaving home.

Radio Text (RT)

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

NOTE

The operations described below using <RDS> will not function in areas
in which there are no RDS broadcasts.

Program Type (PTY)

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

NEWS News
AFFAIRS Current Affairs
INFO Information
SPORT Sports
EDUCATE Education
DRAMA Drama
CULTURE Culture
SCIENCE Science
VARIED Varied
POP M Pop Music
ROCK M Rock Music

EASY M

Easy Listening
Music

LIGHT M Light Classical
CLASSICS Serious Classical
OTHER M Other Music

WEATHER Weather
FINANCE Finance

CHILDREN

Children’s
programmes

SOCIAL Social Affairs
RELIGION Religion
PHONE IN Phone In
TRAVEL Travel
LEISURE Leisure
JAZZ Jazz Music
COUNTRY Country Music
NATION M National Music
OLDIES Oldies Music
FOLK M Folk Music
DOCUMENT Documentary

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:

1

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to

select “TUNER”.

2

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE

CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”.

(vpage 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

3

Press <RDS> to select “RDS”.

4

Press <PRESET> or [CHANNEL+/–].

The search for RDS stations begins automatically.

b If no RDS stations are found with the above operation, all the

reception bands are searched.

b When a broadcast station is found, that station’s name appears on

the display.

5

To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 3.

b If no RDS station is found when all the frequencies have been

searched, “NO RDS” is displayed.

RDS Search

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

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Specifi cations

BAND

TUNING

<SOURCE SELECT>

<RDS>

<PRESET>

SOURCE SELECT

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[SOURCE
CONTROL 2]

[TUNER]

[CHANNEL+/–]

[Front]

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

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)”.

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to

1

select “TUNER”.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE

2

CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”.

(vpage 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press <RDS> to select “PTY”.

3

Watching the display, press ui to call out the desired

4

program type.

Press <PRESET> or [CHANNEL+/–].

5

PTY search begins automatically.

b If there is no station broadcasting the designated program type

with the above operation, all the reception bands are searched.

b The station name is displayed on the display after searching

stops.

To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 4.

6

b If no station broadcasting the designated program type is found

when all the frequencies have been searched, “NO PROGRAMME”
is displayed.

TP Search

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

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to

1

select “TUNER”.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE

2

CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”.

(vpage 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press <RDS> to select “TP”.

3

Press <PRESET> or [CHANNEL+/–].

4

TP search begins automatically.

b If no TP station is found with the above operation, all the reception

bands are searched.

b The station name is displayed on the display after searching

stops.

To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 3.

5

b 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.

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to

1

select “TUNER”.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE

2

CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”.

(vpage 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press <RDS> to select “RT”.

3

b While receiving an RDS broadcast station, the text data broadcast

from the station is displayed.

b To turn the display off, press o p.
b If no text data is being broadcast, “NO TEXT DATA” is displayed.

n To end RDS search / PTY search / TP search / RT

• Do not operate anything for 15 seconds.

• When setting RT, press <RDS>.

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Specifications

Specifications

• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the
VCR (iPod) connector.

• Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency
components of compressed audio fi les and achieve a richer sound.
The default setting is “Mode3” (vpage 43).

• Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF] and set the AVR-2309’s power to
the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the
input source to one to which the menu “iPod dock” is not assigned
before disconnecting the iPod.

• When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W control dock for iPod, refer to
the respective manual to operate.

3

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE

CONTROL 2] to “iPod/NETWORK”.

(vpage 56 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

4

Press [MODE] and hold it down for a 2 seconds or

more to select the display mode.

To switch between modes, press and hold down the button.
When remote mode is active, “Remote” is displayed.

[Selectable mode]

Browse mode Remote mode

Display location Main unit display

iPod display

Playable
files

Audio file

S S

Video file

S

z

1

S

z

2

Active
buttons

Remote
control unit
(AVR-2309)

S S

iPod

A S

z

1

: When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W control dock for iPod.

z

2

: Video may not be output, depending on the combination of

ASD-1R and iPod.

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Specifi cations

ENTER, p

<SOURCE SELECT>

<STATUS>

ui

<ON/STANDBY>

ENTER

[CHANNEL +/–],

[8, 9]

uip

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[SOURCE

CONTROL 2]

[iPod]

[OFF]

[1]

[2]

[6, 7]

uip

[MODE]

[TUNING+/–]

ENTER

[Front] [Rear]

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

iPod® Playback

The music on an iPod can be played by using the control dock for
iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold separately).
The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the main
unit or remote control unit while watching the menus.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.

b The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are not

copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback is legally
permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to comply
with applicable copyright legislation.

1

Make the necessary preparations.

q Set the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod.
(vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.)
w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input.
The input for the control dock for iPod is assigned to VCR by

default.

MENU : ”Input Setup” – “Assign” – ”iPod dock”

(vpage 35)

2

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [iPod] to

select the input source assigned in step 1-w above.

(iPod screen)

b If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be

properly connected. Try connecting again.

Basic Operation

OK to disconnect.

Listening to Music

1

Use ui to select the menu, then press ENTER or p

to select the music fi le to be played.

2

Press ENTER or p.

Playback starts.

n Stopping playback temporarily

During playback, press ENTER or [1].
Press again to resume playback.

n Fast-forwarding or fast-reversing

During playback, either press and hold [6] (to fast-reverse) or

[7] (to fast-forward).

n To cue to the beginning of a track

During playback, either press [8] (to cue to the previous track) or

[9] (to cue to the next track).

n To stop

During playback, either press and hold ENTER or press [2].

n Playing repeatedly

Press [TUNING –].

[Selectable items]

All One OFF

MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Repeat” (vpage 36)

n Shuffl ing playback

Press [TUNING +].

• When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R is

connected
[Selectable items]

Albums Songs OFF

MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Shuffl e” (vpage 36)

• When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W is

connected
[Selectable items]

ON OFF

• To check the name of the title, the artist or the album when playing
in browse mode, press <STATUS>.

• The folder name and the fi le name can be displayed in browse
mode. Only alphanumeric characters and certain symbols can be
displayed. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with
“ . (period)”.

• The time for which the on-screen display are displayed can be set
at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “On-Screen Display”
– “iPod Information” (vpage 30).

Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the
iPod

Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor.
Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions. (When
using an ASD-1R)

1

Press and hold [MODE] to set the Remote mode.

2

Watching the iPod’s screen, use ui to select

“Photos” or “Videos”.

3

Press [ENTER] until the image you want to view is

displayed.

• “TV Out” at the iPod’s “Slideshow Settings” or “Video Settings”
must be set to “On” in order to display the iPod’s photo data or videos
on the monitor. For details, see the iPod’s operating instructions.

• When viewing an iPod video fi le, select “iPod” - “Video” in browse
mode. (When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W)

NOTE

• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version,
somefunctions may not operate.

• DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod
data.

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Specifi cations

• To cancel, press <ZONE2/REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE

SELECT> until “ZONE2 SOURCE” is displayed.

• Make a test recording before starting the actual recording.

• Sources selected with the REC OUT mode are output from ZONE2
as well.

• In the REC OUT mode, the remote control unit’s ZONE2 mode
buttons cannot be operated.

• The source selected for ZONE2 is output from the digital output
connector (OPTICAL 2).

Recording on an External Equipment
(REC OUT mode)

You can listen to one program source while recording a different
program source.

1

Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT>.

“ZONE2 SOURCE” is shown on the display.

ZONE2 SOURCE ZONE2 TUNER ZONE2 V.AUX····

RECOUT V.AUX RECOUT TUNER RECOUT SOURCE······

2

Turn <SOURCE SELECT> until “RECOUT Source” is

displayed.

The “ ” indicator lights.

3

Turn <SOURCE SELECT> to choose the input source

to be recorded.

4

Play the program source.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
operating instructions.
To record FM or AM broadcasts, select the broadcast (vpage

47).

5

Start recording.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
operating instructions.

Other Operations

NOTE

• Digital signals are not output from the analog REC OUT connector.

• Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should
not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright
holder.

• Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete”
cannot be selected.

<SOURCE SELECT>

<ZONE2/REC SELECT>

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Other Operations and Functions

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Convenient Functions

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HDMI Control Function

When AVR-2309 is connected to a TV and player compatible with
HDMI control function, you can perform the following operations.
Settings other than AVR-2309 settings must be made on the
respective devices. (Check the operating instructions of each
device for details.)

• AVR-2309 power off can be linked to the TV power off step.

When you set “Output audio from amp” in the TV audio output setup

operation, you can switch the amp power on.

• You can switch audio output devices with a TV operation.
(When outputting from the TV speakers, output switches from

speakers connected to AVR-2309).

• You can adjust AVR-2309 volume in the TV volume adjustment

operation.

• You can switch AVR-2309 functions through linkage to TV input

function switching.

• When playing the player, the AVR-2309 input function switches to

the function of that player.

• When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-2309, connect optical
digital or analog.

If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical

digital connection.

• When using these functions set as follows: menu “Manual Setup” –
“HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control” (vpage 26).

NOTE

When using the HDMI control function, do not assign HDMI input to “TV/
CBL” by setting “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “HDMI In” in the menu.

Connections

Player compatible

with HDMI

control function

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Television compatible with

HDMI control function

Specifications



<SPEAKERS>

<INPUT MODE>

<SELECT/ENTER>,

op

ui

QUICK SELECT<POWER>

[CH SELECT/
ENTER]

uiop

QUICK SELECT

uiop

ENTER

[Front]

[Rear]

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

1

Press <SELECT/ENTER> or [CH SELECT/ENTER].

2

Press ui, <SELECT/ENTER> or [CH SELECT/ENTER]

to select “Fader”.

3

Use o p to adjust the volume of the speakers.

(o: front, p: rear)

• The fader function does not affect the subwoofer.

• The fader can be adjusted until the volume of the speaker adjusted
to the lowest value is –12 dB.

Fader Function

This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or
rear speakers at once.

1

Press <SELECT/ENTER> or [CH SELECT/ENTER].

Channel Volume

FL 0.0dBSR 0.0

dB

C 0.0dB SBR 0.0

dB

FR 0.0dB SBL 0.0

dB

SW 0.0dB SL 0.0

dB

Fader
FRONT : REAR

2

Use ui, <SELECT/ENTER> or [CH SELECT/ENTER]

to select the speaker.

The speaker that can be set switches each time one of the
buttons is pressed.

3

Use o p to adjust the volume.

b In the case of a sub woofer, reducing the volume when it is at

“–12 dB” will change the setting to “OFF” (none).

Channel Level

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

1

Connect the HDMI to the AVR-2309 with equipment

compatible with the HDMI control function (vpage

53).

2

Put the power on for all the equipment connected to

the HDMI.

3

Check the settings for all the equipment connected to

the HDMI and make HDMI available to them.

b Please consult the operating instructions for the connected

equipment to check the settings.

b Steps 1~3 do not have to be repeated once started.
b Carryout steps 2 and 3 should any of the equipment be plugged

out.

4

Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to

the AVR-2309.

5

Switch the AVR-2309 input to the HDMI input source

and check if the picture from the player is ok.

6

Put the television power on standby and check if the

AVR-2309 goes into standby.

If the AVR-2309 does not work please check the following.

• Is the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control”
(vpage 26) set to “ON”?

• Is the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “Power Off Control”
(vpage 26) set to “ON”?

• Is the control function used for the television HDMI properly set?
(Check the television operating instructions for details.)

• Should any of the operations below be performed, the interlocking
function may be reset, in which case, repeat step’s 2 and 3.

• Menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “HDMI In” (vpage 35) setting

has changed.

• There is a change to the connection between the equipment and

the HDMI, or an increase in equipment.

Operations

NOTE

When the input source is “iPod”, you cannot perform channel level
setting.

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Specifi cations

Quick Select Function

With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode,
surround mode, MultEQ settings and volume can be stored in the
memory.

Set the input source, surround mode, MultEQ,

1

Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Front Speaker
settings and volume to the conditions you want to
store.

Press and hold the desired QUICK SELECT until

2

“Memory” appears on the display.

The current settings will be memorized.

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Last Function Memory

This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby
mode was set.
When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as
they were directly before the standby mode was set.

Backup Memory

The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the
power is turned off or the power cord is disconnected.

[Quick Select Defaults]

Input Source Volume
Quick Select 1 DVD –40 dB
Quick Select 2 TV/CBL –40 dB
Quick Select 3 VCR –40 dB

• To call out the settings, press QUICK SELECT at which the desired
settings were stored.

• The Quick Select name can be changed (vpage 31).

NOTE

Input sources stored with the quick select function cannot be selected
if they have been deleted at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” –
“Source Delete” (vpage 30). In this case, store them again.

Personal Memory Plus Function

This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, HDMI
output mode, MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, audio delay
etc.) last selected for the individual input sources.
When you switch to an input source, the settings are automatically
set to the ones that were set the last time that input source was
used.

Resetting the Microprocessor

Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations
cannot be performed.
When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to
their default values.

Turn off the power using <POWER>.

1

Press <POWER> while simultaneously pressing

2

<INPUT MODE> and <SPEAKERS>.

Once the display starts ashing at intervals of about 1

3

second, release the two buttons.

If in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 second,
start over from step 1.

Specifications

The surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the
different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes.

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[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[SOURCE
CONTROL 2]

[ZONE2 OFF]

[NUMBER]

[MAIN ON]

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Remote Control Unit Operations

[Front]

[Rear]

Operating DENON Audio Components

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.

• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the

1

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the position for the

2

component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or
TUNER).

Operate the audio component.

3

b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
b 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.

• Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function

• Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code.

• The preset memory can be set for one component only among the

• VDP (Video Disc Player) can be preset when [SOURCE CONTROL 2]

preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote
control unit’s transmitting window while setting the preset
memory.

cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed in
the list of preset codes.

Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and
verify correct operation.

following: DVD/HDP and SAT/CABLE.

is set to “DVD/HDP”.

Operating Preset Components

Depending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment,
some buttons may not operate.

Specifications



Presetting

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

• Operation is not possible for some models.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

1

b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side

for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component to be

2

registered.

Press [ZONE2 OFF] and [MAIN ON] at the same time.

3

The indicator starts flashing.

Press [NUMBER] and input the 3-digit number of the

4

brand of the component to be preset. The numbers
are shown in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of this
manual).

To store the codes of another component in the

5

memory, repeat steps 1 to 4.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

1

b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side

for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component you want

2

to operate.

Operate the component.

3

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

Functions of Buttons by Component

[OFF]

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[1], [2], [SHIFT],

[3], [0],

[SKIP + / FAVORITE],

[TUNING],

[6 7],

[8 9],

[CH +/–]

[ON/SOURCE]

[SOURCE
CONTROL 2]

[SETUP], [uiop],
[AUDIO], [ENTER],
[DISPLAY],
[RETURN],
[MENU/GUIDE]

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n Front

Device

operated

SOURCE

CONTROL 1

SOURCE

CONTROL 2

OFF – – – Power off Power off – – – – –

ON/SOURCE – – – Power on Power on

1

2

SHIFT, 3

0,

SKIP + /

FAVORITE

TUNING,

6 7

8 9,

CH + –

SETUP – – – Setup Setup – – – – –

uio p

AUDIO – – –

ENTER – Enter – Enter setting Enter setting – – Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting

DISPLAY – – –

RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return

MENU /

GUIDE

b The iPod/NETWORK’s FAVORITE button can be operated when using a control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W.

CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player

AUDIO VIDEO

CD

Play Play / Pause – Play Play Play Play

Stop Stop – Stop Stop Stop Stop

Pause – Shift Pause Pause Pause Pause

Disc skip +

Manual

search

(fast-reverse

/ fast-

forward)

Auto search

(cue)

– Cursor –

– – –

iPod/

NETWORK

b Favorites

Direct

Manual

search

(fast-reverse

/ fast-

forward)

Auto search

(cue)

TUNER DVD / HDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV

– Disc skip – – –

Manual

Tuning

down / up

Tuner

Channel – / +

search

(fast-reverse

/ fast-

forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Cursor

operation

Switching

the audio

signal

Switching

the display

Calling out
the menus

Blu-ray

Disc Player

Manual

search

(fast-reverse

/ fast-

forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Cursor

operation

Switching

the audio

signal

Switching

the display

Calling out
the menus

Video Disc

Player (VDP)

Power on /

Standby

Manual

search

(fast-reverse /

fast-forward)

Auto search

(cue)

– –

– – – – –

– –

– –

Video Deck

Power on /

Standby

Manual

search

(fast-reverse

/ fast-

forward)

Switch

channels

(–, +)

Satellite
Receiver

Power on /

Standby

Punch

through

Cursor

operation

Switching

the display

Calling out

the menus

Cable TV

Power on /

Standby

Punch

through

Cursor

operation

Switching

the display

Calling out
the menus

Power on /

the display

TV

(Monitor)

Standby

Punch

through

Cursor

operation

Switching

Calling out
the menus

Specifications



[TUNING +/–],

[TV VOL +/–],

[MODE / TOP MENU],

[BAND /

PICTURE ADJUST],

[MEMORY / SUBTITLE]

[SETUP],
[uiop],
[AUDIO],
[ENTER],
[DISPLAY],
[RETURN]

[NUMBER]

(0~9, +10)

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n Rear

Specifications

Device

operated

SOURCE

CONTROL 1

SOURCE

CONTROL 2

NUMBER

(0 ~ 9, +10)

TUNING

(+, –) /

TV VOL (+, –)

MODE,

TOP MENU

SETUP – – – Setup Setup – – – – –

uio p

AUDIO – – – Audio Audio – – – – –
BAND,

PICTURE

ADJUST

ENTER – – – Enter setting Enter setting – – Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting
MEMORY,
SUBTITLE

DISPLAY – – –

RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return

Default

setting

(Preset code)

Special

Remarks

GSpecial RemarksH

q Only one device can be set in the preset memory for each mode. When a new preset code is registered, the existing code is automatically

erased.

w For some brands, the DVD remote control buttons may have different function names. Check beforehand.
e One of the following buttons can be assigned to the TV and satellite receiver or cable TV: CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/HDP, VCR

(vpage 59 “Punch Through Function”).

b1: This button can be operated when using a control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W.
b2: The initial setting of Preset code is 111 (DVD Player).

With the Blu-ray Disc Player setting, when you have set the remote controller code to “DENON2”, use the Blu-ray Disc Player preset code

“121”.

CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player

AUDIO VIDEO

CD

– – –

q CD

Random

w CD

Repeat

–

– – –

–

–

DENON

(111)

q

iPod/

NETWORK

q iPod

Random

w iPod

Repeat
Page search
mode (once)

and Browse/

Remote

mode

switching

(Press and

hold)

b1 Top menu

b1 Favorite

memory

– –

– –

TUNER DVD / HDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV

Number

input / Track

selection

q Tuning up
w Tuning

down

Switch
search
modes

AM / FM

switching

Preset

memory

q DVD
Random
w DVD

Repeat

Calling out
the menus

Cursor

operation

Picture

adjust

Subtitle Subtitle – – – – –

Switching

the display

DENON

(111)

Blu-ray Disc

Player

Number input /

Track selection

q Blu-ray Disc

Random

w Blu-ray Disc

Repeat

Calling out the

top menus

Cursor

operation

Picture adjust – – – – –

Switching the

display

b2 DENON

(121)

q, w q q, e q, e

Video Disc

Player (VDP)

Number

input / Track

selection

q TV

Volume d

w TV

Volume f

– –

– –

– –

–

Video Deck

– Channels Channels Channels

q TV

Volume d

w TV

Volume f

HITACHI

(108)

Satellite

Receiver

q DBS

Volume d

w DBS

Volume f

Calling out

the menus

Cursor

operation

Switching

the display

–

Cable TV

q Cable

Volume d

w Cable

Volume f

Calling out
the menus

Cursor

operation

Switching

the display

ABC
(007)

(Monitor)

Volume d

Volume f

Calling out
the menus

operation

Switching

the display

HITACHI

TV

q TV

w TV

Cursor

(134)

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[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[1], [2],
[3], [0],

[6 7],

[8 9]

[SOURCE
CONTROL 2]

[NUMBER]

[RETURN]

[MEMORY]

[Front]

[Rear]

Punch Through Function

“Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0,
6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/

HDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By
default, nothing is set.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “VIDEO”.

1

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component to be

2

registered (TV or SAT/CABLE).

Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time.

The indicator starts flashing.

3

Input the number of the component you want to set.

4

No.
CD 1
iPod/NETWORK 2
TUNER 3
DVD/HDP 4
VCR 5
No setting 0

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Specifications



SBL SBR

FL

SW C FR

SL SR

Z2L Z2R

FL

SW C FR

SL SR

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Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations

The AVR-2309 is compatible with the following
types of playback:

• Multi-zone playback (ZONE2)

• Bi-amp playback (front speakers)

NOTE

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

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

Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function

The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2309 to
the speaker outputs for the different zones.
Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 3”, then set the corresponding
“Amp Assign” mode at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” (vpage 29).
Connect the speakers as described at “Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various
speaker terminals”.

Setting 1 :

F 7.1-channel playback

MAIN ZONE

Amp Assign mode:

7.1ch

7.1ch

(Default)

Setting 2 :

F Multi-zone playback (Default Setting)

5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback

MAIN ZONE

5.1ch

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

terminals

Speaker terminal

Amp Assign mode

ZONE2 FR FL C SR SL Z2R Z2L

When ZONE2 power is on, the ZONE2 channel is output from speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/
AMP ASSIGN terminals.

ZONE2

Amp Assign mode:

+

Stereo

FRONT

R L R L R L

ZONE2

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK /

AMP ASSIGN

Specifications

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

Amp Assign mode

The surround back channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/AMP ASSIGN
terminals.

0

terminals

Speaker terminal

7.1ch FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK /

AMP ASSIGN

Setting 3 :

FL

SW C FR

SL SR

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

and conducting 5.1-channel playback

(switching with other modes not possible)

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Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone
Output

Prepare pre-main amplifiers for ZONE2.

MAIN ZONE

5.1ch
FL/FR

Bi-Amp

Amp Assign mode:

Front A Bi-Amp
Front B Bi-Amp

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

terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT-A FRONT-B

SURROUND

CENTER

Amp Assign mode

R L R L R L R L

Front A Bi-Amp

FR-A FL-A FR-B FL-B C SR SL

Front B Bi-Amp

The Front A or Front B channel for Bi-Amp use is output from the speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/
AMP ASSIGN terminals.

SURROUND BACK /

AMP ASSIGN

FR FL

FL-A/FR-A Bi-Amp

connection

FR FL

FL-B/FR-B Bi-Amp

connection

Connectors for audio output Audio signals

ZONE2 ZONE2 OUT Stereo

MAIN ZONE (7.1-channel system)

Monitor

Blu-ray Disc player /

DVD player

Remote
control unit

AVR-2309

Input

ZONE2
audio output

ZONE2

Pre-main amplifier

: Multi-zone audio cable

Specifications

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Multi-zone Operations

Turning the Power On and Off

GOperation on the main unitH

Press <ZONE2 ON/OFF>.
When the power turns on, the multi-zone indicator ( ) lights on
the display.

GOperation on the remote control unitH

Press [ZONE2 ON] or [ZONE2 OFF].

Selecting the Input Source

GOperation on the main unitH

q Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted.
w Turn <SOURCE SELECT>.

GOperation on the remote control unitH

q Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2]

to “ZONE2”.

w Press [SOURCE SELECT].

Adjusting the Volume

GOperation on the main unitH

q Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted.
w Turn <VOLUME> to adjust.

GOperation on the remote control unitH

q Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2]

to “ZONE2”.

w Press [VOLUME].

<ZONE2 ON/OFF>

<ZONE2/REC SELECT>

<SOURCE SELECT> <VOLUME>

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[SOURCE

CONTROL 2]

[SOURCE

SELECT]

[VOLUME]

[MUTING]

[Variable range]

– – – –70dB

~

–40dB

~

+18dB

• The volume can be increased up to the value set at menu “Manual
Setup” – “ZONE2 Setup” – “Volume Limit” (vpage 29).

• The ZONE2 volume can be adjusted only when “ZONE2” is selected
at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign”
(vpage 29).

Turning off the Sound Temporarily

q Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2]

to “ZONE2”.

w Press [MUTING].

The sound is reduced to the level set at menu “Manual Setup”
– “ZONE2 Setup” – “Mute Level” (vpage 29).
To cancel, either adjust the volume or press [MUTING] again.
The setting is canceled when the zone’s power is turned off.

The source selected for ZONE2 is also output from the recording
output connectors.

NOTE

Digital audio signals input from the COAXIAL, OPTICAL or HDMI
connectors cannot be played in multi-zone.

[ZONE2 ON]
[MAIN ON]

[MAIN OFF]

[SOURCE
SELECT]

[ZONE2 OFF]

• Also press [SOURCE SELECT] when in standby mode, the power
turns on.

• When using ZONE2, it is possible to turn the power for the MAIN
ZONE only on or off by pressing [MAIN ON] or [MAIN OFF].

[Front] [Rear]

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

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About Speaker Installation

Surround back speakers

Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding
a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system.
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.

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 5.1-channel systems

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 6.1-channel systems

Number of surround back speakers

We recommend using 2 speakers.
When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers.

Placement of the surround left and right channels
when using surround back speakers

We recommend installing the speakers for the surround “L” and “R”
channels a bit forward.

Examples of speaker layouts

Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to
arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to
use them.

G1H Using surround back speaker(s)

q When mainly playing movies

Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way
speakers.

Front speakers
Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

60°

Surround
speakers

60°

Surround back speakers

As seen from above

G

Front speaker

H G

Surround
speaker

As seen from the side

Surround back

60 to 90 cm

speaker

Point slightly
downwards

H

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.

Path of the surround sound from the
speakers to the listening position

Surround
speakers

60°

Surround back speakers

As seen from above

G

Front speaker

H G

Surround
speaker

As seen from the side

Surround back

60 to 90 cm

speaker

Point slightly
downwards

H

e When playing movies and music

Front speakers
Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

Surround
speaker

45° ~ 60°

Surround
speaker

Front speaker

60 to 90 cm

Surround back

speaker

Point slightly
downwards

Specifications

In addition to sources recorded in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of
conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources can also be enhanced.

Movement of acoustic image from
SR to SB to SL

Surround back speaker

As seen from above

G

H G

As seen from the side

H

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G2H When not using surround back speakers

Front speakers
Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

60°

Surround speaker

Front speaker

60 to 90 cm

120°

Surround speakers

As seen from above

G

H G

As seen from the side

Surround

The AVR-2309 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that
lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the
same sense of presence as in a movie theater.

Dolby Surround

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby
Laboratories.
A total of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels (“FL” , “FR” and
“C”), 2 surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” channel for
low frequencies.
Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic
sound field with a “three-dimensional” feeling (sense of distance,

Specifications

movement and positioning) is achieved.
A real, overpowering sense of presence is achieved when playing
movie sources in AV rooms as well.

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is
compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also
improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance. It
is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby Digital, so it offers
greater flexibility in response to the source signal and the conditions
of the playback equipment.

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology developed by Dolby
Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to faithfully reproduce
the sound of the studio master.
This format is compatible with a maximum sampling frequency of 96
kHz and up to 7.1-channels, so it is used for applications particularly
prioritizing sound quality.

H

Dolby Pro Logic g

Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby
Laboratories.
Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5-channels to
achieve an excellent surround effect.
The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band
signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to
create a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a rich sense of
presence for all stereo sources.

Dolby Pro Logic gx

Dolby Pro Logic gx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro
Logic g matrix decoding technology.
Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are decoded to achieve a natural
sound with up to 7.1-channels.
There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema”
suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimized for playing
games.

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

DTS Surround

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS,
Inc., compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz and up
to 5.1-channels of digital discrete surround sound.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the
conventional DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible
with sampling frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels
of discrete digital sound. High data bit rate performance provides
high quality sound. This format is fully compatible with conventional
products, including conventional DTS digital surround 5.1-channel
data.

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio is DTS, Inc’s lossless audio format compatible
with up to 96 kHz/7.1-channels. The lossless audio coding technology
faithfully reproduces the sound of the studio master. It is fully
compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS
digital surround 5.1-channel data.

DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1

DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format
adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound.
Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible
according to the decoder.

DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format
inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround
sound through matrix encoding. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel
audio signals is also possible according to the decoder.

DTS NEO:6™ Surround

DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1­channel surround playback with 2-channel sources. It includes “DTS
NEO:6 Cinema” suited for playing movies and “DTS NEO:6 Music”
suited for playing music.

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DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality
playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24
bit quantization on DVD-Video.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other
U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered
trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD
Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.©1996-2007 DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

Audyssey

Audyssey MultEQ

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

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™

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

Audyssey Dynamic Volume™

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

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HDMI
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based
on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in
consumer equipment.
Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are
transmitted with a single connection.
HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Protection), a technology for protecting copyrights that encrypts digital
video signals in the same was as with DVI.

Deep Color

Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and
subtle gradations between colors.
Enables increased contrast ratio.
Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and
white.
At 30-bit pixel depth, a four times improvement would be the minimum,
and the typical improvement would be eight times or more.

xvYCC

Next-generation “xvYCC” color space supports 1.8 times as many
colors as existing HDTV signals.
Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately.
Enables displays with natural, vivid colors.

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

LipSync

Because consumer electronics devices are using increasingly
complex digital signal processing to enhance the clarity and detail of
the content, synchronization of video and audio in user devices has
become a greater challenge and could potentially require complex end­user adjustments. HDMI 1.3 incorporates an automatic video/audio
synching capability that allows devices to perform this synchronization
automatically with total accuracy.

Specifications

“HDMI”, “HDMI logo” and “High-Definition Multimedia
Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

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Surround Modes and Parameters

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Surround mode

Front L/R Center

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT
STEREO
EXT. IN
MULTI CH IN
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D D D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema) A A A A S (Auto)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S D D A D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE2) S (Cinema) A A A A S (Auto)
DTS NEO:6
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus
DOLBY TrueHD
DTS SURROUND
DTS 96/24
DTS-HD
7CH STEREO
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL

S A A A D S (OFF) S (0dB) A A A A A A A S S (Auto)
S D D D D A S (0dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A A
S A A A D S (OFF) S (0dB) A A A A A A A A S (Auto)
S D D D D A A A A A A A A A A A
S D D D D A S (0dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A A

S D D D D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema) A A A A S (Auto)
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A S (Auto)
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A S (Auto)
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A A A A A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A A A S (30 ms) A A
S A A A D S (OFF) S ( 0dB) A A A A A A A A A

S : Signal / Adjustable
A : No signal / Not adjustable
D : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting

Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

Surround

L/R

Surround

Back L/R

Subwoofer

D. Comp

S : Signal / Adjustable
A : No signal / Not adjustable

NOTE1 : This parameter is availabe when the menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” is set to “Cinema” (
NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when the menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” is set to “Cinema” or “PL” (

NOTE:

z

1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.

z

2 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM (multi ch).

z

3 : When playing Dolby TrueHD signal.

LFE

z

1

AFDM

z

2

SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Delay time Subwoofer

z

1

S (Medium)
S (Medium)
S (Medium)
S (Medium)

S (10) A A A
S (10) A A A
S (10) A A A
S (10) A A A

vpage 39).

vpage 39).

DRC

z

3

Specifications

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Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

Surround mode

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT
STEREO
EXT. IN
MULTI CH IN
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
DTS NEO:6
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus
DOLBY TrueHD
DTS SURROUND
DTS-96/24
DTS-HD
7CH STEREO
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL

PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only

Panorama Dimension C. Width Center Image SW ATT

A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE4) S (NOTE4) S (NOTE4) S
A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE4) S (NOTE4) S (NOTE4) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A S A A A A A A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A

A A A S (0.3) A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (NOTE3) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

S : Adjustable
A : Not adjustable

NOTE3 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB
NOTE4 : Can be used according to the “Audio Setup” – “EQ Preset” – “Direct Mode” setting (
NOTE5 : Cannot be set when the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON” (
NOTE6 : Cannot be set when the “MultEQ” setting is “OFF” (
NOTE7 : Cannot be set when the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “OFF” (

NEO:6 MUSIC

mode only

EXT. IN only

vpage 42).

vpage 41).

vpage 42).

Tone

(NOTE5)

Night Mode

(NOTE5)

vpage 28).

MultEQ

Dynamic EQ

(NOTE6)

Dynamic

Volume

(NOTE7)

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Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals

Specifications

Button

Input signals

PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL

Surround mode

Note

ANALOG

Linear

PCM

(multi ch)

Linear

PCM
(2ch)

DTS-HD

Master

Audio

DTS-HD

High

Resolution

Audio

DTS ES
DSCRT

(With Flag)

DTS ES

MTRX

(With Flag)

DTS

(5.1ch)

DTS

96/24

DOLBY
TrueHD

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Plus

DOLBY

DIGITAL

EX (With

Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL EX

(With no

Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(5.1/5/4ch)

STANDARD

DTS SURROUND

DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD HI RES
DTS ES DSCRT6.1
DTS ES MTRX6.1
DTS SURROUND
DTS 96/24
DTS (–HD) + PLgx CINEMA
DTS (–HD) + PLgx MUSIC
DTS (–HD) + NEO:6
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC

z1 z

z1 z

z2 z

z1 z

z1 z

A A A F A A A A A A A A A A A A
A A A A F A A A A A A A A A A A

4

A A A A A F D A A A A A A A A A A

4

A A A A A A F D A A A A A A A A A
A A A A A S S F A A A A A A A A
A A A A A A A A F A A A A A A A

4

A A A S S S S S S A A A A A A A

4

A A A S S S S S S A A A A A A A

4

A A A S S A S S S A A A A A A A
S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY TrueHD
DOLBY DIGITAL+
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY (D+) (HD) +EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME

z1 z

z1 z

z2 z

z1 z

z

z

z

A A A A A A A A A F A A A A A A
A A A A A A A A A A F A A A A A

4

A A A A A A A A A A A S S S S A

4

A A A A A A A A A S S A A A A A
A A A A A A A A A A A S F F F A

4

A A A A A A A A A S S F D S S S A

4

A A A A A A A A A S S S S S S A

4

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A F

4

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

4

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC

NOTE:

z

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

z

2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.

z

4: Cannot be set when “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2”.

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

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

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(4/3ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(2ch)

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Button

Surround mode

STANDARD

MULTI CH IN

MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN 7.1

DIRECT

DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC
M DIRECT 7.1

PURE DIRECT

PURE DIRECT
MULTI CH PURE DIRECT
M PURE D + PLgx CINEMA
M PURE D + PLgx MUSIC
M CH PURE DIRECT 7.1

DSP SIMULATION

7CH STEREO
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL

STEREO

STEREO

PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL

Note

ANALOG

Linear

PCM

(multi ch)

Linear

PCM
(2ch)

DTS-HD

Master

Audio

DTS-HD

High

Resolution

Audio

DTS ES
DSCRT

(With Flag)

DTS ES

MTRX

(With Flag)

A F A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

z2 z

4

z1 z

z

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

4

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

4

A F D (7.1) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

S A S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

z2 z

4

z1z

z

4

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

4

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

S A S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

z2 z

4

z1 z

z

z

4

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

4

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S
S S S A A S S S S A A S S S S S

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

NOTE :

z

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

z

2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.

z

3: If the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.

z

4: Cannot be set when “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2”.

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

Input signals

DTS

(5.1ch)

DTS

96/24

DOLBY
TrueHD

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Plus

DOLBY
DIGITAL
EX (With

Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

EX (With

no Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(5.1/5/4ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(4/3ch)

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DIGITAL

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Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output

Video

convert

Specifications

HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO

A A A A A A A A
A A A S
A A S A
A A S S
A S (1080p) A A A
A S (480p ~ 720p) A A
A S (480i / 576i) A A
A S (1080p) A S
A S (480p ~ 720p) A S
A S (480i / 576i) A S
A S (1080p) S A
A S (480p ~ 720p) S A
A S (480i / 576i) S A

ON

A S (1080p) S S
A S (480p ~ 720p) S S

A S (480i / 576i) S S
S A A A
S A A S
S A S A
S A S S
S S (Other than 480i / 576i) A A
S S (480i / 576i) A A
S S (1080p) A S
S S (480p ~ 720p) A S
S S (480i / 576i) A S
S S (Other than 480i / 576i) S A
S S (480i / 576i) S A
S S (Other than 480i / 576i) S S
S S (480i / 576i) S S

S : Signal input
A : No signal

480p ~ 720p: 480p / 576p / 1080i / 720p

Input signals Monitor output

VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENT COMPONENT
COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT

VIDEO COMPONENTz1 VIDEO VIDEO

COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1
COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

HDMI
HDMIz1 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
HDMIz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
HDMIz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

HDMI COMPONENT

HDMI COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT
HDMIz1 COMPONENTz1 VIDEO VIDEO
HDMIz1 COMPONENTz1
HDMIz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENT VIDEO
HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

A : Not output

z

1 : On-screen display superimposed on video signal

and output.

z

2 : On-screen display superimposed on S-Video signal

and output.
COMPONENT or HDMI:

On-screen display only displayed for the MENU

button on the main unit or the A.MENU button on
the remote control unit.

: Video signals are not output when the analog to

HDMI convert function is set to “OFF”.

COMPONENT

A A A

A A
A A

A

A A

A

VIDEO

VIDEO

Video

convert

OFF

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

—
—
—

Used

Not used

—
—
—

Used

Not used

—
—
—

Used

Not used

—
—
—

Used

Not used

HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO

A A A A A A A A
A A A S A A A
A A S A A A
A A S S A A
A A S S A A
A S A A A
A S A S A
A S S A A
A S S S A

A S S S A
S A A A
S A A S
S A S A
S A S S
S A S S
S S A A
S S A S
S S S A
S S S S
S S S S

S : Signal input
A : No signal

Input signals Monitor output

S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO VIDEOz2

COMPONENT
COMPONENTz1
COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO
COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
COMPONENTz1 — VIDEO

HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI COMPONENT
HDMI COMPONENTz1
HDMI COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO
HDMI COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
HDMI COMPONENTz1 — VIDEO

A : Not output

z

1 : On-screen display superimposed on video

signal and output.

z

2 : On-screen display superimposed on S-

Video signal and output.

COMPONENT or HDMI:
On-screen display only displayed for the

A A A
A A
A
A
A

S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO VIDEOz2

VIDEO

— VIDEO

A A
A

— VIDEO

A A
A

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

MENU button on the main unit or the
A.MENU button on the remote control

unit.

A

A

A

A

• The MAIN ZONE video conversion function is compatible with the following format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60.

• When SECAM signals of video input are up-converted, the signals are output in PAL format from the S-Video connector.

• When the input signal is a component 1080i or 720p signal, the signal upconverted to HDMI is output with that resolution or 1080p.

• When the input signal is a video, S-Video or component 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p signals, the signal up-converted to HDMI is output according to the setting made at “Resolution” under “Input Setup” – “Video”
– “Resolution” (vpage 33).

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If a problem should arise, first check the following:

1. Are the connections correct?

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

3. Are the other components operating properly?

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

GGeneralH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Set does not
operate properly.

Power does not
turn on, or turns
off directly after it
was turned on.

No sound is
produced from
speakers.

Display is off. • The “Dimmer” setting is set to

• External noise or interference is
causing the set to malfunction.

• Connection of the power cord is
faulty.

• Connection with the input
devices or connection of the
speaker cables is faulty.

• Device you want to play and set
input source do not match.

• Master volume is turned too
low.

• Mute mode is set.

• Headphones are connected.

• No digital signals are being
input.

• The connectors to which the
digital inputs are assigned and
the settable input modes do not
match.

“OFF”.

• The PURE DIRECT mode is set.

• Reset the microprocessor. 55

• Check that the power plugs are
securely inserted into the AVR­2309’s AC inlet and the wall
power outlet.

• Check the connections.

• Select an appropriate input
source.

• Adjust the master volume to an
appropriate level.

• Cancel the mute mode.

• Disconnect the headphones.

• Select an input source for which
the digital input setting has been
made.

• Set the input mode.

• Set to something other than
“OFF”.

• Set a surround mode other than
the PURE DIRECT mode.

16

10

46

46

46
46
35

34

31

38

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

“DOLBY
DIGITAL”
indicator does not
appear on display.

Power switches
off suddenly while
you are using the
AVR-2309, the
power indicator
will flash in red
at intervals of
approximately 2
seconds.

Power switches
off suddenly
while you are
using the AVR­2309, the power
indicator will flash
red at intervals of
approximately 0.5
seconds.

Even applying
power, the power
display flashes
red at intervals of
approximately 0.5
seconds.

• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s
digital audio output setting is not
proper.

• The protection circuit will be
activated depending upon the
temperature rise in the internal
parts of the unit.

• Use speakers having impedance
less than that specified.

• If speaker cable core wires touch
each other or the core wires
become disconnected from their
terminals, the protection circuit
will be activated in the event of
core wires coming into contact
with the AVR-2309 rear panel.

• The AVR-2309 amplifier circuit
has failed.

• Check the Blu-ray Disc player /
DVD player’s audio output
setting. For details, read the Blu­ray Disc player / DVD player’s
operating instructions.

• Please switch off power at once,
and re-apply the power after
the body temperature has fallen
sufficiently.

• Please re-install AVR-2309 in a
place having good ventilation.

• Please use speakers which have
the specified impedance.

• Unplug the power cord, then
after twisting the core wires
together tightly again, or effecting
termination treatments etc,
please reconnect once again.

• Switch off the power and please
contact the DENON service
adviser.

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GRemote Control UnitH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Set does not work
properly when
remote control
unit operated.

GAudioH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

No sound is
produced from
center speaker.

No sound
is produced
from surround
speakers.

No sound is

Troubleshooting

Specifications

produced from
surround back
speaker.

• Batteries are worn.

• You are operating outside of the
specified range.

• Obstacle between main unit and
remote control unit.

• The batteries are not inserted in
the proper direction, as indicated
by the polarity marks in the
battery compartment.

• The set’s remote control sensor
is exposed to strong light (direct
sunlight, inverter type fluorescent
bulb light, etc.).

• The remote ID of the main unit
and remote control unit do not
match.

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

• The surround mode is set to
“STEREO”, “DIRECT” or “PURE
DIRECT”.

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

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

• The “Parameter” – “Surround
Parameter” – “SB CH Out”
settings are “OFF”.

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

• Replace with new batteries.

• Operate within the specified
range.

• Remove the obstacle.

• Insert the batteries in the
proper direction, following the
polarity marks in the battery
compartment.

• Move the set to a place in which
the remote control sensor will
not be exposed to strong light.

• Set “Remote ID” for the main
unit to “1”.

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

• Set to a surround playback
mode.

• Check the setting and change it
as necessary.

• Set to something other than
“None”.

• Please set “Parameter” –
“Surround Parameter” – “SB
CH Out” to settings other than
“OFF”.

• Select a surround playback
mode.

3
4

4

3

4

31

37

37, 38

30

24

40, 41

36 ~ 38

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

No sound is
produced from
subwoofer.

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

DTS sound is not
output.

HDMI audio
signals are not
output from
speakers.

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

Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD, Dolby
Digital Plus audio
is not output.

• Subwoofer’s power not turned
on.

• The “Subwoofer” setting at
“Speaker Configuration” is set
to “No”.

• The subwoofer is not properly
connected.

• The subwoofer’s volume is
turned off.

• Surround mode not set to
“STANDARD” (Dolby/DTS
Surround).

• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s
audio output setting is not set to
bitstream.

• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player
is not compatible with DTS
sound playback.

• The AVR-2309’s “Decode Mode”
setting is set to “PCM”.

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

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

• HDMI is not connected.

• Blu-ray Disc player’s audio output
setting is not set to bitstream.

• Blu-ray Disc player is not
compatible with DTS sound
playback.

• Turn on the subwoofer’s power.

• Set to “Yes”.

• Check the connections.

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

• Set to the “STANDARD” (Dolby/
DTS Surround) mode.

• Set the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD
player. For details, refer to the
Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s
operating instructions.

• Use a DTS-compatible player.

• Set to the “Auto” or “DTS”
mode.

• Set to “AMP”. 26

• Set to “TV”. 26

• Connect the HDMI.

• Set the Blu-ray Disc player. For
details, refer to the Blu-ray Disc
player’s operating instructions.

• Use a DTS-compatible player.

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Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

No picture
appears.

Picture cannot be
recorded.

DVDs cannot be
copied on a VCR.

On-screen
display is not
shown.

• The connections between the
AVR-2309 and monitor are
faulty.

• The monitor’s input setting is
wrong.

• PURE DIRECT mode is set.

• The player is connected using the
component input connectors, the
monitor is connected using the
video (yellow) or S-Video output
connectors.

• Input source does not match
recorder’s video connection
connector (video or S-Video).

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• The operation content display is
“OFF”.

• The main volume display is
“OFF”.

• The display during tuner operation
is “OFF”.

• The display during iPod operation
is “OFF”.

• Check the connections.

• Set properly.

• Cancel the PURE DIRECT mode.

• High definition (1080i/720p) and
progressive (480p/576p) video
signals are not down-converted.
Set the player to interlace
(480i/576i) signals.

• The video conversion function
does not work for the REC
OUT connectors. Match the
input source and recorder
connections.

• This is not a malfunction. Most
movie software includes copy
prevention signals and cannot be
copied.

• When viewing HDMI or
component video signals via the
AVR-2309, the on-screen display
appears when the MENU button
on the main unit or the A.MENU
button on the remote control
unit.

• When only HDMI or component
video signals are input to the
AVR-2309, the characters of
the on-screen display are not
displayed over the picture.

• Set “Manual Setup” – “Option
Setup” – “On-Screen Display”
– “Text” to “ON”.

• Set “Manual Setup” – “Option
Setup” – “On-Screen Display”
– “Master Volume” to “ON”.

• Set when “Manual Setup”
– “On-Screen Display” – “Tuner
Information” is not “OFF”.

• Set when “Manual Setup”
– “On-Screen Display” – “ iPod
Information” is not “OFF”.

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9

9

30

30

30

30

GHDMIH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

HDMI audio
signals are not
output from
speakers.

No picture
appears
with HDMI
connections.

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

When performing
the following
operations on a
connected device,
AVR-2309 has the
same operations.

⋅ Power ON/OFF
⋅ Switching audio

output devices

⋅ Adjust volume
⋅ Switch input

source

GiPodH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

iPod cannot be
played.

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

• The connections to the HDMI
connectors are faulty.

• HDMI input setting is improper.

• The monitor is not compatible
with copyright protection
(HDCP).

• The HDMI format of the player
and monitor do not match.

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

• HDMI’s CEC function is
operating.

• The input source assigned to
“iPod dock” is not selected.

• Cable is not properly connected.

• Control dock for iPod’s AC
adapter is not connected to
power outlet.

• Set to “Amp”. 26

• Check the connections.

• Check the HDMI input setting.

• Connect a monitor that is
compatible with copyright
protection (HDCP).

• Match the HDMI format of the
player and monitor.

• Set to “TV”. 26

• Set “Manual Setup” – “HDMI
Setup” – “HDMI Control” to
“OFF”.

When you only want to operate

the power on/off each device, set
“Power Off Control” to “OFF”.

• Switch to the input source
assigned at “iPod dock”.

• Reconnect.

• Plug the control dock for iPod’s
AC adapter into a power outlet.

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35

11

11

26

35

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Specifications

Audio section

n

• Power amplifier
Rated output:
100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

Center:
100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround:
100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround Back:
100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)

135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Dynamic power:

170 W x 2ch (4 Ω/ohms)
Output connectors: Front: A or B
A + B
Center, Surround, Surround Back:

• Analog
Input sensitivity / Input impedance:
Frequency response:
S/N:
Distortion:
Rated output:

• Phono equalizer (PHONO input — REC OUT)
Input sensitivity:
RIAA deviation:
S/N:
Rated output:
Distortion factor:

Video section

n

• Standard video connectors
Input / output level and impedance:
Frequency response:

• S-Video connectors
Input / output level and impedance:

Specifications

C (color) signal — 0.3 (PAL) /0.286 (NTSC) Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

Frequency response:

• Color component video connector
Input / output level and impedance:

P
P

Frequency response:

Front (A, B):

120 W x 2ch (8 Ω/ohms)

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

12 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms
10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
100 dB (IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode)

0.008 % (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz) (DIRECT mode)

1.2 V

2.5 mV
±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
74 dB (A weighting, with 5 mV input)
150 mV

0.03 % (1 kHz, 3 V)

1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)

Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)

Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

B / CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
R / CR signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

5 Hz ~ 60 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)

Tuner section [FM] [AM]

n

(note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10

Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 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
STEREO 72 dB
Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.15 %
STEREO 0.3 %

General

n

Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption:

0.1 W (Standby)

Maximum external dimensions:
Weight: 12.3 kg

Remote control unit (RC-1099)

n

Batteries: R6/AA Type (two batteries)
Maximum external dimensions:
Weight: 184 g (including batteries)

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

450 W

434 (W) x 171 (H) x 414 (D) mm

52 (W) x 243 (H) x 21 (D) mm

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DVD Player/Bul-Ray Disc Player

Aiwa 009

A

Denon 014, [111]z, 121

D

Hitachi 010

H

JVC 006, 011

J

Konka 012, 013

K

Magnavox 005

M

Mitsubishi 004
Panasonic 014

P

Philips 005, 015, 016, 017
Pioneer 003, 008
Sanyo 018

S

Sony 002, 019, 020
Toshiba 001, 021, 022

T

Zenith 023

Z

VDP

Denon 028, 029, 112

D

Magnavox 026

M

Mitsubishi 028
Panasonic 029, 030

P

Philips 026
Pioneer 028, 031
RCA 032

R

Sony 033, 034, 035, 036

S

VCR

Admiral 081

A

Aiko 095
Aiwa 009

Akai

Alba 055
Amstrad 009
ASA 042
Asha 087
Audio Dynamic 005, 085
Audiovox
Beaumark 087
Broksonic 086, 093
Calix 088

C

Candle
Canon 049, 057
Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071
Carver 015
CCE 095

Citizen

Craig 007, 087, 088, 091, 115

026, 027, 070, 072, 082, 083,
084

088

006, 087, 088, 089, 090

006, 007, 087, 088, 089, 090,
095

Curtis Mathes

Cybernex 087

Daewoo

D

Daytron 025, 055
DBX 005, 085
Dumont 053
Dynatech 009
Electrohome 001, 088, 097

E

Electrophonic 088

Emerson

Flsher

F

GE

G

Go Video 047, 048
Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088
Gradiente 094
Grundig 042
Harley Davidson 094

H

Harman Kardon 040, 062
Hi-Q 091

Hitachi

JC Penny

J

Jensen 013, 026

JVC

Kenwood

K

Kodak 088
Lloyd 009, 094

L

LXI 088
Magnavox 015, 016, 042, 049, 063, 106

M

Magnin 087

Marantz

Marta 088
MEI 049

Memorex

Metz 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128
MGA 001, 017, 027, 041, 097
MGN Technology 087
Midland 011
Minolta 013, 023

Mitsubishi

Motorola 081

Montgomery Ward

MTC 009, 087, 094

006, 049, 073, 080, 087, 090,
092

025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093,
095, 096

001, 009, 017, 027, 086, 088,
089, 092, 093, 097, 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, 117
009, 028, 031, 053, 054, 091,
099, 115
007, 011, 049, 050, 051, 052,
073, 080, 087

009, 013, 023, 026, 058,

[108]z, 109, 110, 111

004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049,
062, 085, 087, 088

004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043,
044, 045, 046, 085
004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 033,
045, 085, 090

004, 005, 006, 015, 042, 049,
085, 090

009, 033, 049, 053, 060, 081,
087, 088, 091, 094, 115

001, 003, 008, 013, 014, 017,
027, 029, 039, 040, 041, 045,
097

001, 002, 007, 009, 049, 063,
081, 115, 117

Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090, 094
NAD 038

N

NEC

Nikko 088
Noblex 087
Optimus 081, 088

O

Optonica 021

Panasonic

P

Perdio 009
Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090
Philco 015, 016, 049
Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105
Pilot 088

Pioneer

Portland 025, 055, 090
Proscan 063, 080
Pulsar 060
Quartz 033

Q

Quasar 034, 035, 049

Radio Shack

R

Radix 088
Randex 088

RCA

Realistic

Ricoh 055
Salora 033, 041

S

Samsung

Sanky 081

Sansui

Sanyo

SBR 042
Scott 017, 020, 086, 089, 093, 117

Sears

Sentra 055
Sharp 001, 002, 021, 097
Shogun 087

Sony

STS 023

Sylvania

Symphonic 009, 094
Tandy 009

T

Tashiko 009, 088
Tatung 004, 026, 030

004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029,
045, 061, 062, 085

024, 049, 064, 066, 067, 068,
069, 107

005, 013, 029, 036, 037, 038,
045, 085

001, 002, 021, 081, 087, 088,
091, 094, 097, 098, 115

007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063,
064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087
009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053,
081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097,
098

007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083,
087, 089, 113

005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085,
114
032, 033, 053, 087, 091, 115,
116

013, 023, 028, 031, 033, 053,
054, 088, 091, 098, 099, 115

075, 076, 077, 078, 079, 121,
122

009, 015, 016, 017, 041, 049,
094

Teac 004, 009, 026, 094
Technics 024, 049
TMK 087, 092

Toshiba

Totevision 007, 087, 088
Unirech 087

U

Vecrtor Research 005, 062, 085, 089, 090

V

Victor 005, 045, 046, 085
Video Concepts 005, 027, 085, 089, 090
Videosonic 007, 087

Wards

W

XR-1000 094

X

Yamaha 004, 005, 006, 026, 062, 085

Y

Zenith 060, 078, 079

Z

013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089,
098, 099, 117

013, 021, 023, 087, 088, 089,
091, 094, 097, 118, 119, 120

Television

Admiral 045, 121

A

Adventura 122
Aiko 054
Akai

Alleron 062
A-Mark 007
Amtron 061
Anam 006, 007, 036
Anam National 061, 147

AOC

Archer 007
Audiovox 007, 061
Bauer 155

B

Belcor 047
Bell & Howell 045, 118
Bradford 061
Brockwood 003, 047

Candle

C

Capehart 003
Celebrity 046
Circuit City 003

Citizen

Concerto 031, 047, 049
Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135
Contec 013, 051, 052, 061
Cony 051, 052, 061
Craig 004, 061
Crown 029

Curtis Mathes

016, 027, 046

003, 007, 033, 038, 039, 047,
048, 049, 133

003, 030, 031, 032, 038, 047,
049, 050, 122

029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 038,
047, 049, 050, 054, 061, 095,
122, 123

029, 034, 038, 044, 047, 049,
053, 095, 118

Daewoo

D

Daytron 003, 049
Dimensia 044
Dixi 007, 015, 027
Electroband 046

E

Electrohome 029, 056, 057, 058, 147
Elta 027

Emerson

Envision 038
Etron 027
Fisher

F

Formenti 155
Fortress 012
Fujitsu 004, 062
Funai 004, 062
Futuretech 004

GE

G

Goldstar

Grundy 062

Hitachi

H

Hitachi Pay TV 151
Infinity 017, 071

I

Janeil 122

J

JBL 017, 071

JC Penny

JCB 046

JVC

Kawasho 018, 046

K

Kenwood 038, 056, 057
Kloss 010, 032
Kloss Novabeam 005, 122, 127, 131
KTV 074, 123
Loewe 071

L

logik 144
Luxman 031

LXI

Magnavox

M

Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080
Matsui 027
Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144
Metz 160, 161, 162, 163

027, 029, 039, 048, 049, 054,
055, 106, 107, 137

029, 051, 059, 060, 061, 062,
118, 123, 124, 139, 148

014, 021, 063, 064, 065, 118

020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058,
066, 088, 119, 120, 125, 147
000, 015, 029, 031, 039, 048,
051, 056, 057, 067, 068, 069,
116

029, 031, 051, 052, 070, 111,
112, 113, 124, [134]*

020, 034, 039, 040, 041, 044,
048, 050, 058, 066, 069, 076,
088, 090, 095, 125, 136, 159

019, 051, 052, 072, 073, 091,
117, 126

008, 014, 017, 024, 040, 044,
063, 071, 075, 076, 077,
118, 125
005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038,
050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085,
089, 108, 109, 110, 127, 131,
132, 145

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MGA

Midland 125
Minutz 066

Mitsubishi

Montgomery Ward 011, 020, 144, 145, 146
Motorola 121, 147
MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095
NAD 008, 075, 076, 128

N

National 002, 036, 061, 147
National Quenties 002

NEC

Nikko 054
NTC 054
Optimus 128

O

Optonica 011, 012, 093, 121
Orion 004, 139

Panasonic

P

Philco

Philips

Pioneer 124, 128, 142
Portland 054
Price Club 095
Proscan 040, 044, 125
Proton 035, 051, 092, 129
Pulsar 042
Quasar 036, 037, 074, 141

Q

Radio Shack 011, 044, 063, 093, 118

R

RCA

Realistic 014, 063, 093, 118
Saisho 027

S

Samsung

Sansui 139

Sanyo

SBR 015
Schneider 015
Scott 062

Sears

Sharp

Siemens 013
Signature 045, 144
Simpson 050
Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150
Soundesign 030, 050, 062
Spectricon 007, 033

001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058,
065, 081, 083

001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057,
058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105

031, 038, 039, 048, 057, 084,
086, 135, 147

002, 009, 017, 036, 037, 071,
141, 143, 147
005, 010, 030, 050, 051, 056,
079, 085, 127, 131, 132,
145, 147
005, 015, 017, 050, 051, 056,
078, 087, 088, 089, 131,
132, 147

040, 044, 125, 130, 137,
151, 152

003, 015, 034, 053, 055, 057,
094, 095, 136, 153

013, 014, 021, 022, 063, 064,
081, 096

008, 014, 021, 022, 023, 024,
025, 040, 052, 057, 062, 063,
064, 065, 073, 075, 076, 097,
098, 125, 159
011, 012, 013, 026, 093, 099,
100, 104, 121

Squareview 004
Supre-Macy 032, 122
Supreme 046

Sylvania

Symphonic 004, 148
Tandy 012, 121

T

Tatung 036, 124
Technics 037

Teknika

Tera 035, 129
THOMSON 165, 166

Toshiba

Universal 020, 066, 088

U

Victor 019, 073, 126

V

Video Concepts 016
Viking 032, 122

Wards

W

Zenith 042, 114, 115, 140, 144, 149

Z

Zonda 007

005, 010, 017, 030, 078, 079,
085, 089, 101, 127, 131, 132,
145, 155

001, 030, 032, 034, 052, 054,
078, 083, 095, 144, 156, 157

008, 014, 034, 063, 075, 076,
095, 097, 136, 158, 159

005, 045, 066, 078, 085, 088,
089, 093, 102, 103, 131,
132, 148

Cable

ABC 006, [007]*, 008, 009

A

Archer 010, 011
Century 011

C

Citizen 011
Colour Voice 012, 013
Comtronic 014
Eastern 015

E

Garrard 011

G

Gemini 030, 033, 034
General Instrument 030, 031, 032
Hytex 006

H

Jasco 011

J

Jerrold 009, 016, 017, 026, 032
Magnavox 018

M

Movie Time 019
NSC 019

N

Oak 000, 006, 020

O

Panasonic 001, 005

P

Philips 011, 012, 013, 018, 021
Pioneer 002, 003, 022
RCA 029

R

Regency 015
Samsung 014, 023

S

Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025
Signal 014
SL Marx 014
Starcom 009

Stargate 014
Teleview 014

T

Tocom 007, 016
TV86 019
Unika 011

U

United Artists 006
Universal 010, 011
Viewstar 018, 019

V

Zenith 027, 028

Z

Satellite Receiver

Alphastar 054

A

Chaparrali 035, 036

C

Dishnet 053

D

Drake 037, 038
Echostar Dish 062, 066

E

GE 048, 055, 056

G

General Instruments 039, 040, 041
Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073
Hitachi 058, 059

H

Hughes Networkr 063, 064, 065, 069
JVC 057

J

Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083

K

Magnavoxl 060

M

Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086

N

Philips 060

P

Primestar 051
Proscan 048, 055, 056
RCA 048, 055, 056, 068

R

Realistic 042
Sierra I 036

S

Sierra g
Sierra

III

Sony 049, 067
STS1 043
STS2 044
STS3 045
SRS4 046
Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082

T

Toshiba 047, 050
Uniden 061

036
036

CD Player

Aiwa 001, 035, 043

A

Burmster 002

B

Carvery 003, 035

C

Denon [111]*, 044

D

Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007

E

Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010

F

JVC 018, 019

J

Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017
Magnavox 006, 015, 035

M

Marantz 016, 028, 035
MCS 016, 024
Onkyo 025, 027

O

Optimus 017, 020, 021, 022, 023
Philips 014, 032, 033, 035

P

Pioneer 006, 022, 030
Sears 006

S

Sony 023, 031
Teac 002, 009, 028

T

Technics 016, 029, 036
Wards 035, 037

W

Yamaha 038, 039, 040, 041

Y

Zenith 042

Z

DVD preset codes /
DVD-Voreinstellungscodes /
Codes préréglés DVD /
Codici di preselezione DVD /
Códigos de preajuste de DVD /
DVD-voorkeuzecodesFörinställda /
DVD-koder

111

(default /standard /

défaut / default /

prederminado /

standaard / standard)

DVD-900
DVD-700
DVD-1000
DVD-1400
DVD-1500
DVD-1710
DVD-1720
DVD-1730
DVD-1740
DVD-1910
DVD-1920
DVD-1930
DVD-1940
DVD-2200

Nº de modelo / Modelnr / Modellnr

DVD-2800
DVD-2800g

e Model No. / Modellnr / Modéle numéro / Modello No /

Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory.

[ ]* :

*[ ] : Sie Voreinstellungscodes wurden vor der Auslieferung werkseitig eingestellt.
*[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom des livraison de l’usine.
*[ ] : I codici di presettaggio sono impostati in fabbrica prima della consegna.
*[ ] : Los códigos vienen preprogramados de fábrica.
*[ ] : Vooringestelde codes bij hey verlaten van de fabriek.
*[ ] : Förinställda koder har ställts in vid transporten från fabriken.

DVD-2900
DVD-2910
DVD-2930
DVD-3800
DVD-3910
DVD-3930
DVD-A11
DVD-A1XV
DVD-A1
DVD-2500BT
DVD-3800BD

014

DVD-800
DVD-1600
DVD-2000
DVD-2500
DVD-3000
DVD-3300

PRESET CODE

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