Denon AVP-A1HDCI Owners Manual - English

Denon AVP-A1HDCI - Ultra Reference A/V Network Streaming Preamplifier Manual

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    AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER AVP-A1HDCI Owner's Manual Graphical User Interface Use this manual in combination with the operating guide displayed on the GUI screen. GUI Menu Operation (vpage 24) GUI Menu Map (vpage 25) Language (vpage 43) Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 73)
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    be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product
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    COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Pre-Amplifier Model Number: AVP-A1HDCI This product contains FCC ID correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect
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    Control Unit 7 Connections Preparations 8 Cables Used for Connections 8 Video Conversion Function 9 Speaker Layout 10 Connecting to the Power Amp 10 POA-A1HDCI Connection and Operation 10 ~ 12 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 12, 13 Connecting the Monitor 13 Connecting the Playback
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    -Zone Connections 82 Multi-Zone Operations 83 Turning the Power On and Off 83 Selecting the Input Source 83 Adjusting the Volume 83 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 83 Other Information 84 ~ 98 Troubleshooting 99 ~ 103 Specifications 103, 104 List of preset codes End of this manual 
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner's manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting NOTE Part Names and Functions • Replace 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 83) Q4 VIDEO SELECT button 45) 
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting 18) Q1 ROOM EQ button using DENON LINK connections. Q6 Input mode indicators Q7 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections receiving RDS broadcasts. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving
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    inlet (AC IN 23) u AC OUTLETS 23) i XLR PRE OUT connectors 11) o HD Radio antenna terminals (DTU ANTENNA 20) Q0 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 13, 22) Q1 Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL / BNC 13, 22) Q2 HDMI connectors 12) Q3 ETHERNET connector 21) Q4 USB port 19) Q5 XM connector
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Main remote control unit ( ) button 79) NOTE The AUX-1, AUX-2, AUX-3 and OPTION buttons cannot be used. The time for which the backlight stays on can be changed (vpage 78 "
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    compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. 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 AVP-A1HDCI. For details, refer to the instructions for the
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    for ZONE2H • 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 AVP-A1HDCI can be checked at GUI menu "Information" - "HDMI Information" - "Monitor1" or "Monitor2
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    (vpage 42) • Updating POA-A1HDCI firmware (vpage 42) • Up to 2 POA-A1HDCI units can be connected. Refer to the POA-A1HDCI owner's manual for making connections and POA-A1HDCI settings. • For instructions for connecting speakers, please refer to the POA-A1HDCI owner's manual. • When using just one
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    using Subwoofer 2 or 3, set GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Speaker Setup" - "Subwoofer Setup" (vpage 29). n Connecting the RCA pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 3 n Connecting the XLR pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) b L : Left R : Right AVP-A1HDCI
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    power amp connected to AVP-A1HDCI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - "Audio" - "TV" (vpage 32). b The AVP-A1HDCI is supported to the feature of HDMI listed below. • 30 and 36 bit Deep Color • xvYCC • Auto Lipsync Correction Compatible
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    correctly. DVD Player • Connect the cables to be used. • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. DVD player 7*%&0 065 7*%&0 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 )%.* 065 "6%*0 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR • When the AVP-A1HDCI
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    ) to connect the iPod to the AVP-A1HDCI. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. Example : iPod "4%3 RL RL • When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amplifier or
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    Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used. TV tuner 7*%&0 065 7*%&0 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to be used. DBS / BS tuner 7*%&0 065
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    AVP-A1HDCI DVR-1 OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR-1 OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : DVR-1 OUT → Video cable • Connect a DVR-2 in the same way. • When using a component video cable or a BNC cable for the component video connection of DVR-2, make the settings at GUI menu
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    the same type that is connected to the AVP-A1HDCI 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 or a BNC cable for the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "VCR
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    . IN" or make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "(input source)" - "Input Mode" - "Input Mode" - "EXT. IN" (vpage 45). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 13). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVP-A1HDCI's EXT. IN connector with the DVD
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting USB Port n Front panel USB memory device n Rear panel USB memory device XM connector • The AVP-A1HDCI is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes
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    broadcast is a service that is only available within the United States. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (large, for HD Radio broadcasting, supplied) • To prevent interference, install at least 3.3 feet/ 1 m away from the antenna connected to the AVP-A1HDCI's other AM
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    Required system Computer LAN port/Ethernet connector Computer Rod antenna (supplied) Turn clockwise. n Broadband Internet connection A broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to use the AVP-A1HDCI's Internet radio function and firmware update. n Modem This is a device that
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    82, 83). ZONE2 or ZONE4 Optical Connections The AVP-A1HDCI is equipped with Optical output connectors for ZONE2 and ZONE4. If a bit-stream amp is rigged-up, these zones can also be used to enjoy home theater. AV amplifier (ZONE2) "6%*0 015*$"*/ AV amplifier (ZONE4) "6%*0 015*$"*/ LR LR LR
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    consumption power amplifiers (e.g. POA-A1HDCI). Once Connections are Completed Trigger output jacks The power of an external device equipped with a trigger input jack can be turned on and off in association with operations on the AVP-A1HDCI. For details, see GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Operations With the AVP-A1HDCI, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the GUI menus displayed on the monitor screen. Examples of GUI Screen
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Map Information (vpage 54, 55) n Status • MAIN ZONE • ZONE2/3/4 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI · Video Convert (ZONE2 only) • OSD n Option Setup (vpage 38 ~ 42) • Pre-out Assign • XLR Out Polarity • POA Setting
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    Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. The "Auto Setup" screen appears automatically. • Audyssey MultEQ® XT automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening
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    review the results. Values that are different from the actual distance may be set for speakers with built-in filters (subwoofers, etc.). This is because filters add electrical delay to the signal that should be compensated. STEP5: Store The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVP-A1HDCI
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    If the XLR pre-out terminal is used, the polarity is • Check the polarity setting for the XLR output of the reversed. displayed pre-set channel. • 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
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detailed settings for various parameters Speaker Setup Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. F Menu tree F Manual
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting items] Auto Manual Surround Select surround sound levels are the same. Because adjusting the subwoofer level test tone by ear is difficult, use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance. • When the GUI
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting • Please set all THX Certified speakers, set the "Speaker Configuration" for all speakers to "Small". We recommend using with the crossover frequency set to "FIXED-THX-", but depending on the speaker,
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. f Audio Select HDMI audio output device. h HDMI Control Make settings for HDMI control function. F Menu tree F Manual Setup HDMI Setup a Color
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Audio Setup a EXT.IN Setup s 2ch Direct/Stereo d Downmix Option f Auto Surround Mode g Manual EQ a EXT. IN Setup Setup playback
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting d Downmix Option Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources. g Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. [Selectable items] ON OFF • Set this to "ON" if the sound
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    settings for wired LAN. Turn on the AVP-A1HDCI's power. If a Ethernet cable is connected The mode automatically switches to "Wired". To acquire the IP address automatically using the DHCP function To enter the IP address manually At the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Network Setup" - "Network Setup
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    Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Wireless LAN settings Make settings for wireless LAN. Turn on the AVP-A1HDCI's power. If no Ethernet cable is connected The mode automatically switches to "Wireless". Display GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Network Setup" - "Network Setup
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    Troubleshooting s Other Make setting for amp power save mode and computer language environment. Power Saving Make setting for power saving when not connected to network. [Selectable items] ON OFF To use F Menu tree F Manual Setup Zone Setup a No The Account Number received is displayed during the
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    a Pre-out Assign s XLR Out Polarity d POA Setting f Volume Control g Source Delete h GUI j Quick Select Name k Trigger Out 1 l Trigger Out 2 A0 Trigger Out 3 A1 Trigger Out 4 A2 Transducer Setup A3 Digital Out A4 Remote ID A5 2Way Remote A6 Dimmer A7 Setup Lock A8 Maintenance Mode A9 Firmware Update
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    2 Subwoofer 3 [Selectable items] XLR XLR (INV) qGROUND wHOT eCOLD qGROUND wCOLD eHOT d POA Setting Set when connecting the receiver to a POA-A1HDCI. POA LINK Set when connecting the receiver to a POA-A1HDCI through a CONTROL LINK. [Selectable items] OFF ON (Single) ON (Dual) 39
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting POA 1/POA 2 Set POA-A1HDCI for which the MODE select switch is set to "1" or "2". See the POA-A1HDCI operating instructions. n Input Selector Select the setup channel. [Selectable items] L1 R1 L2 R2
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    (RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI, sold separately), set this to "Used". NOTE • When using the 2-way remote control unit, connect to the Port 1 RS-232C connector. • If GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - "2Way Remote"is set to "Used", you cannot use port 1 of the RS-232C terminal for the external
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    use this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or installer. A9 Firmware Update Update the firmware of the receiver. If POA-A1HDCI is connected using the control link, POA-A1HDCI is updated simultaneously with update of AVP-A1HDCI. Check for Update You can check for firmware updates
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    or "Video Select" is selected, press the SOURCE button before turning the SOURCE SELECT knob. GOperation on the main remote control unitH Press the SOURCE SELECT button. The desired input source can be selected directly. (Main unit) (Main remote control unit) • To operate the AVP-A1HDCI using the
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Settings Related to Playing Input Sources F Menu tree F Source Select TUNER a Play s Auto Preset d Preset Skip f Preset Name g Video h Input Mode j Rename k Source Level PHONO g Video h Input Mode j
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Operating from the main unit Press the VIDEO SELECT button, then turn the SOURCE SELECT knob until the desired picture appears. b To cancel, press the main unit's VIDEO SELECT button, then turn the main
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    GUI menu "Source Select" - "Input Mode" (vpage 45). • When the AVP-A1HDCI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video ~ z 0 ~ 9 space) k Source Level Corrects the playback level of the selected input source's audio
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    " is set to "Assign", if the set is not connected to a Control dock for iPod, the input source can be used as the normal input source. Interval Set the playback time per image. [Variable range] 5s ~ 60s Analog Select the analog connector using the CD input. [Input source] CD A2 Playback Mode
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Surround Mode HOME THX CINEMA THX surround sound mode to recreate the authentic sound of movie soundtracks. Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources [Selectable items] PLgx CINEMA PLg CINEMA Pro and the AVP-A1HDCI's "AFDM
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format and playing surround sound 6.1" and the AVP-A1HDCI's "AFDM"
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Direct Playback [Selectable items] DIRECT : In this mode the signals bypass the tone control circuitry for high quality sound. The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input signal.
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting signals using the PLII CINEMA Pro Logic NEO:6 sound. [Variable range] 0.0 ~ 0.3 ~ 1.0 Panorama Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound. [Selectable items] ON OFF Dimension Shift sound image
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Audio Setup"- "EXT. IN Setup"- "Mode" is set to "DSP" (vpage 33). Subwoofer Att. Attenuate subwoofer level when using s Tone Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Tone Defeat Turn tone
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    include the newly-added speakers. • When using headphones, "Room EQ" is always set to "OFF". sound to conditions near those of the original sound before compression. It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio signals. • This is displayed on the GUI
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting j Audio Delay Compensate for mismatched timing between video Tone Defeat" to "ON" and "Room EQ" to "OFF"). • The adjustment range is 0 to 100 ms when the Auto Lipsync Correction function is activated. [Variable range]
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting correction HDMI monitor 1 information is displayed. d Monitor2 The HDMI monitor 2 information is displayed. [Items to be checked] Interface Supported Room EQ Auto Surround Mode setting Volume Level For instructions
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME
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    Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ) is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send can be received with Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). For a description of each program type, refer
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting TP Search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs (TP stations). 1 Either turn or press [TUNER] (AMP mode) to select "TUNER". 2 To operate using
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters "I", "O", "S" or "F". Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at http://activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-9672346).
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    Using the HD Radio Receiver HD Radio technology provides higher quality sound than conventional broadcasts and allows reception of data services. • FM sounds as sensational as CDs • AM sounds for which the GUI menu is displayed can be set at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - "GUI" - "Tuner"
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    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 files and achieve a richer sound. The default setting is "Mode3". • Press or [POWER OFF] and set the AVP-A1HDCI's power to the standby
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    ) stored on a computer (media server) connected to the AVP-A1HDCI via a network. With the AVP-A1HDCI's network audio playback function, connection to the server is possible using one of the technologies below. · Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service · Windows Media DRM10 GAlbum art functionH
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    using a Windows update installer. b When using Windows Vista, there is no need to download a new version of Windows Media Player. n USB memory devices A USB memory device can be connected to the AVP-A1HDCI Quantization bit rate: 16 bits. n Rhapsody Rhapsody is a paid music broadcast service of
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    high frequency components of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound. The default setting is "Mode3". • The time for which the GUI are displayed can be set at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - "GUI" - "NET/USB" (vpage 40). • Use to switch between displaying the title name
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    mean a lower sound quality but less tendency for the sound to be interrupted. • "Server Full" or "Connection Down" is displayed if the station is busy or not broadcasting. • On the AVP-A1HDCI, folder and file names can be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with
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    storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on the AVP-A1HDCI. Basic Operation 1 Make the necessary preparations. • Set the USB port to be used. : "Source Select" - "NET/USB" - "Playback Mode" - "USB Select" (vpage 47) • Connect the USB memory device to the set USB port
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    damage to data on USB memory devices when using the USB memory device connected to the AVP-A1HDCI. • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub. • DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a USB connection type portable hard disk of the type
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    equipment that is connected.For further details, refer to the user manual for the equipment being used. 3 Turn 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
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    Start recording. Refer to the "Dolby Headphone" (vpage 49). • When using these functions set as follows: GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Control" (vpage 32). • When using these functions do not assign the "HDMI" to "TV/CBL". Connections Player compatible with HDMI control function
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    input to the HDMI connected to the AVP-A1HDCI. If the AVP-A1HDCI does not work please check the following. • Is the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Control" - "Control" (vpage 32) set to "ON"? • Is the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Control" - "Control Monitor
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Channel Level You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. 1 Press CH SELECT. 2 Use have been deleted at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting AVP-A1HDCI can be used independently even in an environment containing multiple DENON amplifiers. [ AMP] Signal transmission indicator [MODE SELECTOR] Operating DENON , refer to the component's operating instructions.
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Functions of Buttons by Component EL Manual search (fast-reverse/ fast-forward) Pause Stop Power on Power off Menu/guide Cursor Enter setting CD (Default setting) Playback Auto search (cue) Manual
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting EL Display [MODE SELECTOR] [MENU] [SETUP] [CH +/-] [TV/VCR] Buttons EL Buttons Menu/guide Cursor Enter setting Set up Display Switch channels Channel selection Switch inputs q, e Satellite Receiver /
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    When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this setting so that only the desired AV receiver operates. 1 Press [AMP] to set the main remote control unit to the AMP mode. 2 Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds. The signal transmission indicator flashes twice. 3 Refer
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Signal transmission indicator [ AMP] [SYSTEM CALL] [CHANNEL+/-] [NUMBER] [MODE SELECTOR] [POWER ON] [RC SETUP] [8], [9], [1], [6], [7], [3], [2] System Call Function This function lets you register a
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit 1 Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds. The signal transmission indicator flashes twice. 2 Press [9], [7] and [3],
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    Troubleshooting Sub Remote Control Unit Operations • T he sub remote control unit is equipped with frequently used buttons, so it can be used for simple remote control unit operations. • T he sub remote control unit can also be used for multi-zone, so you can use it to control the AVP-A1HDCI
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Device operated Zone selection ZONE SELECT ZONE OFF ZONE ON SOURCE SELECT CHANNEL + / - SHIFT VOLUME + / - MUTE MENU u i o p ENTER SEARCH RETURN 8 9, TUNING d f 2 1/3 REPEAT RANDOM USB ALL
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    the Remote ID When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this setting so that no AV receiver other than the desired When changing a setting, be sure to set the same remote ID as the AVP-A1HDCI's (vpage 41). Resetting the Settings While pressing [ZONE OFF], press [ADVANCED SETUP
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    ZONE4 '- 48 '3 $ AV amplifier 4- 43 ZONE4 digital output : Video cable : Audio cable • When only using one speaker for ZONE2 or ZONE3, set to "Mono". In this case, the ZONE2 (ZONE3) monaural output is output from the ZONE2 (ZONE3) pre-out L and R connectors, so connect as desired. • Separate
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting want to mute the sound, press [MUTE]. The sound is reduced to the level set at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Zone Setup • Digital audio signals input from the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors cannot be played in multi-zone.
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    with the AVP-A1HDCI. Adding these, however, allows you to achieve stronger surround effects not only with sources recorded in THX Surround EX, but also with conventional 2- to 5.1 channel sources. The WIDE SCREEN mode is a mode for achieving surround sound with up to 7.1 channels using surround back
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 88
    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting 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 (THX)
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 89
    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Dolby Pro Logic g Dolby Pro sound. High data bit rate performance provides high quality sound. sound from the movie theater environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On the AVP-A1HDCI
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 90
    chosen listening room layout (for practical or aesthetic reasons) results in the most of the listeners being close to the rear wall, the resulting bass level can be sufficiently reinforced by the boundary that the overall sound quality becomes "boomy". THX Ultra2 receivers and controllers contain
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 91
    playback with high sound quality. It allows digital transfer of the 192 kHz/24 bit 2-channel digital signals of DVD-Audio discs, PCM multi-channel signals, etc. Full-spec digital transfer of the audio contents of Super Audio CD is possible by connecting a player equipped for DENON LINK 3rd Edition
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 92
    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting 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.
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Surround Mode PURE DIRECT, DIRECT DSD DIRECT DSD MULTI DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN WIDE SCREEN HOME THX CINEMA (2ch) HOME THX CINEMA (5.1ch) DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Surround mode HOME THX CINEMA ES DSCRT6.1 + THX ES MTRX6.1 + THX THX SURROUND EX
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Button Surround mode STANDARD DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx CINEMA DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME DOLBY PRO
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Button Surround mode PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT DSD surround back speaker setup is set to "None" and when using headphones, then "5CH STEREO" is displayed. "9CH STEREO" is displayed when surround (A+B) and
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    rate. Infrastructure Communications "Infrastructure Communications" refers to networks using wireless LAN access points. This function can be used to connect is key information used for encrypting data when conducting data transfer. On the AVP-A1HDCI, the same WEP key is used for data encryption
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 98
    more secure AES encryption. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared Key) This is a simple authentication system for mutual authentication when a preset character string matches on the wireless LAN access point and client. Passphrase This refers to the code key used for WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, a WPA
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 99
    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output n MAIN ZONE Video Convert ON With HDMI monitor Without HDMI monitor or with HDMI monitor off HDMI : GUI menu not displayed • The MAIN ZONE video conversion
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 100
    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Convert OFF HDMI A A A A A A A A S S S S S S S S Input signal COMPONENT S-VIDEO A A A A A S A S S A S A S S S S A A A A A S A S S A S A S S S S S : Signal
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Convert OFF S-VIDEO Monitor Out - - - Used Not used - - - Used Not used COMPONENT A A A A A S S S S S Input signal S-VIDEO A A S S S A A S S S n ZONE3 S-VIDEO A A S S S : Signal present A : No
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 103
    to bitstream. refer to the DVD player's operating instructions. • DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. with DTS sound playback. • The AVP-A1HDCI's "Decode • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" Mode" setting is set to "PCM". mode. HDMI audio • The "Manual Setup" - "HDMI • Set to
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 104
    or receive power. • USB memory device is connected • Connect the USB memory device via USB hub. directly to the USB port. • USB memory device is in format • Set the format to FAT16 or other than FAT16 or FAT32. FAT32. For details, refer to the USB memory device's operating instructions
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 105
    dock is not connected connected to the AVP-A1HDCI. to the AVP-A1HDCI. • The XM antenna is not connected • Check that the XM antenna to the XM Mini-Tuner Dock or the is securely connected to the XM antenna cable is damaged. XM Mini-Tuner Dock and check the antenna cable for damage. Replace the XM
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 106
    signal conditions. (Note XM antenna for better signal that the AVP-A1HDCI may not reception. respond to some buttons for XM while this message is displayed.) • The XM Mini-Tuner is not • Check for antenna obstructions receiving the XM satellite signal. and reposition the XM antenna Something may
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 107
    Receiving Conforming to Wi-Fi®)z Transfer rate: DS-SS: 11 / 5.5 ) WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) Used frequency range: 2,412 MHz ~ specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 104 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
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    of preset codes Denon Amp D Denon 81001, 82001, 83001, 84001 Denon Tuner D Denon (Analog) Denon (XM Radio) 52863, 52795, 52800, 52805 52864, 52812, 52813, 52814 Denon Digital Tuner D Denon (NET) 62865, 62837, 62838, 62839 Denon (HD Radio) 62840, 62841, 62842, 62843 Denon iPod D Denon 72815
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 109
    40157, 40053, 40087, 40179 40490, 40868, 40032, 40036 40000 CD Recorder D Denon J JVC R RCA S Sony T Teac Thomson 40766, 42868 40072 40053, 40420 01563 01272 01272 01272 01272 01272, 01329 01126 01272 01805 01272 Satellite Receiver A @sat 01300 @Sky 01334 A-Mark 00345 ABsat ADB AGS 00123,
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    Eurocrypt 00455 EuroLine 01251 Europa 00863 Europhon 00299 Eurosky 00262, 00299 Eurostar 00818 Eutelsat 00713 Expressvu 00775, 01775 F Fenner 00713 Ferguson 00455, 01291, 01743 Finlandia 00455 Finlux 00455 Flair Mate 00713 FMD 01251, 01413, 01457 Force 01101 Fortec Star
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    , 01214, 01323 01300 01413 01718 00887 00394, 00504, 00818, 01075, 01232, 01251, 01334, 01412, 01413 00856, 01856 00200 01801 Satellite Receiver/ PVR Combination b1, b3 b1 A @sat 01300 Allvision 01412 Amstrad 01175 Atsat B B@ytronic British Sky Broadcasting BskyB 01300 01412 01175 01175
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 112
    Atori Auchan Audinac Audiosonic Audioton Audiovox Audioworld Aumark Autovox Aventura AVP Awa Axion Axxent B Baier Baihe Baile Baird Bang & Daytek Dayton Daytron Dayu De Graaf Decca Degraff Deitron Dell Denko Denon Denver Desmet Diamant Diamond Digatron Digiline Digital Life Digitex Digitor Digix
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 113
    Futronic Futuretech G Galaxi Galaxis Ganxin Gateway GBC GE GEC Geloso Gemini General General Technic Genesis Genexxa Gericom Gevalt Giant Gibralter Go Video Go Vision Goldfunk GoldStar 10037, 10070, 10163, 10217, 10346, 10480, 10556, 10631, 10714, 10715, 10808, 11556 10236, 10009 10009, 10037
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    JVC K Kaige Kaisui Kambrook Kamp Kangli Kangyi Kapsch Karcher Kathrein Kawa Kawasho KB Aristocrat KDS KEC Kendo Kennedy Kennex Kenwood Khind KIC Kiota Kioto Kiton KLH KLL Kloss Kneissel Kolin Kolster Kongque Konichi Konig Konka Kontakt Korpel Korting Kosmos Koyoda Kreisen KTV Kuaile Kulun Kunlun
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 115
    Soniko 10037 Sonitron 10208, 10217, 10370 Sonneclair 10037 Sonoko 10009, 10037, 10217, 10264 Sonolor 10163, 10208, 10361, 10548 Sontec Sony Sound & Vision 10009, 10037, 10370 10017, 10154, 11100, 10000, 10150, 10053, 10011, 10036, 10037, 10074, 10353, 10650, 11505, 11651, 11751, 11904
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    Totevision Towada Toyoda Toyomenka Trakton Trans Continens TRANS-continents Transonic Triad Trident Trio Tristar Triumph Truetone Tuntex TVS TVTEXT 95 U Uher Ultra Ultravox Unic Line United Universal Universum 10093, 10817 11269 10236, 10180, 10178 11756 10017 10218 10748, 10009, 10264 10156 10009
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    E Elfunk F Ferguson Finlux G Goodmans H Hitachi J JDV Jensen K KLH L Lenco Logik Luker Luxor M Matsui Maxim Medion Mirror N Naiko Narita P Panasonic Philips Powerpoint Prima R RCA Roadstar S Saivod Samsung Schneider SEG Sova Stevison Sylvania T Teac Technica Telefunken Thomson Transonic U United V
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 118
    Audiosonic 20278 Audiovox 20037, 20278, 20038 Avis 20000 AVP 20000, 20352 Awa 20037, 20043, 20278, 20642 Decca Degraff Deitron Dell Denon Derwent Diamant Diamond Digitor Technic 20348 Genexxa 20037, 20000, 20104, 20278 Go Video 20240, 20432, 20614, 21137 GoldStar Goodmans 20035, 20037
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    Luxor LXI M M Electronic Magnadyne Magnasonic Magnavox Magnin Magnum Manesth Marantz Mark Marta Mastec Master's Matsui Matsushita Media Center PC Mediator Medion MEI Memorex Metronic Metz MGA MGN Technology Micormay Micromaxx Microsoft Midland Migros Mind Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola MTC MTX Multitec
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 120
    Ultra Ultravox Unitech United Universum V Vector Vector Research Victor Video Concepts Video 21008, 21972, 21996 21972 21972 21972 21972 DVD Player 1 3D LAB 4Kus A A-Trend Acoustic Solutions AEG AFK Aim Airis Aiwa Dansai Dantax Daytek Dayton DCE Decca Denon Denver Denzel Desay Dgtec Diamond Digihome
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 121
    ESA EuroLine F Fenner Ferguson Finlux Firstline Fisher Funai Fusion G Gateway GE General Electric Germatic Global Link Global Solutions Global Sphere Go Video GoldStar Goodmans GP Audio GPX Gradiente Graetz Gran Prix Grandin Greenhill Grundig Grunkel H H&B Haaz Haier Hanseatic Harman/Kardon HCM HDT
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 122
    Sharp Sharper Image Sherwood SM Electronic Smart Sonai Sonashi Sonic Blue Sony Sound Color Soundmaster 30741 30752, 31321, 31347 30490 , 31502 Cytron 31347 D Denon 30490 Denver 31056 Digitrex 31056 31530 Funai 30675 G Gateway 31158 Go Video 30741, 31158, 31730 Goodmans 31530, 31730
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 123
    e Model No. / Modéle numéro DVD preset codes / Codes préréglés DVD 32134 (default / défaut) DVD-555 DVD-755 DVD-900 DVD-910 DVD-955 DVD-1000 DVD-1200 DVD-1500 DVD-1710 DVD-1910 DVD-1930CI DVD-2200 DVD-2800 DVD-2800g DVD-2900 DVD-2910 DVD-2930CI DVD-3800 DVD-3910 DVD-3930CI DVD-5900 DVD-5910 DVD-
  • Denon AVP-A1HDCI | Owners Manual - English - Page 124
    www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in Japan 00D 511 4654 004
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