Denon AVR-391 Owners Manual - English

Denon AVR-391 Manual

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    AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-391 Owner's Manual Manuel de l'Utilisateur Manual del usuario Manual do Proprietário Simple version v3 Version simplifiée Versión sencilla Versão simples Basic version v 11 Version basique Versión básica Versão básica Advanced version v 24 Version
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    any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void
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    should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths or curtains. • Naked flame sources such as lighted candles should not be placed on the unit. • Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal. • Do not expose the unit to
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    of front display 30 Input Setup 31 Option Setup 33 Adjusting the sound field effects 34 Information 37 Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service network list 1 r Remote control unit (RC
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    channels, true to the original sound. The power amplifier circuit adopts a discrete-circuit configuration that achieves high-quality surround sound play back. Supports HDMI 1.4a with 3D, Deep Color and x.v.Color function This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc player to a TV
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    to the user manuals for each device. 1 2 3 4 5 Install Connect Turn on Set up Play back (vpage 4) (vpage 4) power speakers disc (vpage 6) (vpage 6) (vpage 10) Advanced version Information Enjoy better audio, using the correct install method. Connect 5.1-channel speakers, a TV and
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    channel surround playback. Here, we explain setup using the example of 5.1-channel speaker playback. FL SW 120˚ FR C 22 - 30˚ Speakers Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - sides touch each other
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    or "High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet" for enhanced high-quality playback. TV Blu-ray Disc player Basic version Advanced version Audio cable (sold separately) FL version" describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers. 5 See page 25 for the installation and
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    TV input to the input of this unit. 3 Press POWER ON to turn on power to the unit. The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on. Power on Power on 6 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up speakers 1 2345 The settings Setting Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. Distance Channel Level Set
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    that has inadequate playback capacity for low frequencies. • None : Select when the surround back speakers are not connected. Even when the "S.B(Pre)" setting is other than "None", sound maynot be emitted from the surround back speaker, depending on the playback source. In this case, make "Surround
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    . NOTE If "Front" and "Center" for "Speaker Config." are set to "Large", and "Mode" is set to "LFE", no sound may be output from the subwoofers, depending on the input signal or selected surround mode. 4 Press ENTER to enter the setting. 1 Use ui to select "Distance", and then press ENTER. Distance
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    . Default The "Channel Level" settings are returned to the default settings. • Yes : Reset to the defaults. • No : Do not reset to the defaults. 4 Press ENTER to enter the setting. Test Tone Start 5 Press RETURN. Channel Level n Outputting a test tone directly with remote control operation This
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    ENGLISH 5 Play back disc 1 Press BD to switch an input source for a player used for playback. 2 Play the component connected to this unit. Make the necessary settings on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. 3 Adjust the sound volume. VOL d Volume up VOL f Volume down
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    below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices. Audio and video Connection Playback TV Blu-ray Disc player DVD player Set-top box (Satellite tuner or cable TV) Game console Digital camcorder Control dock for iPod Portable player Audio vpage 12, 13
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    cable" or "High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet". About 3D function This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of the HDMI 1.4a standards. For playing the 3D video content, a player, and a TV that support the 3D function of the HDMI 1.4a standards are required in addition
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    to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see "Connecting an HDMI-compatible device" (vpage 12). To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection. NOTE If the VIDEO input connector and S-VIDEO input connector are to be used, be sure to
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    VIDEO input connector of the TV, using a video cable. Cables used for connections Video cables (sold separately) Video cable (Yellow) Audio cable (sold separately) (White) L L Audio cable (Red) R R Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 LR Connecting a set
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    used for connections Video cable Video cable (sold separately) (Yellow) Audio cable (sold separately) (White) L L Audio cable (Red) R R AUX input connector. In this case, set the input source to "V.AUX". • If a portable player is connected via the PORTABLE IN jack on the front panel,
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    dock for iPod • Connect a control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod. • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately). • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock
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    components and the settings on the receiver. NOTE Also refer to the operating instructions of the connected components when playing them. Selecting the input source Press the input source select button (DVD, BD, TUNER, DOCK, SAT/CBL, GAME, V.AUXz, TV) to be played back. The desired input source can
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    16 "Connecting a control dock for iPod"). w Set the iPod® in the DENON control dock for iPod. 2 Press POWER ON to turn on power to the unit. 3 Press DOCK to switch the input source to "DOCK". • If "Browse mode" is selected in step 4, the following screen is displayed on a TV screen. When ASD-11R
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    photos and videos on an iPod® in the Remote mode This unit can play back on a TV screen photos and data stored on an iPod equipped with a slide show or video function. 1 Press and hold SEARCH to set the Remote mode. "Dock Remote" is displayed on the display of this unit. 2 Watching the iPod's screen
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    Preset", the "Manual Preset" settings will be overwritten. 1 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset. 2 Press MEMORY. 3 Press SHIFT to select the block (A to G) in which the channel (1 to 8 per a block) is to be preset, then press CHANNEL + or CHANNEL - to select the preset number. 4 Press
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    played with surround playback. For multichannel signal input: • The surround signal recorded in source is played as surround playback. (The sound is played according to the settings of the speaker size in "Speaker Config." (vpage 7).) • Surround-back-channel signals that are not recorded in source
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    to play back multichannel sound. Select the surround mode while viewing the display on the display of this unit. GOperations with the main unitH Press STANDARD to select the surround decoder to play back multichannel sound. • Which decoder can be selected depends on the input signal, the settings of
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    • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. • If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and "VIRTUAL". Virtual playback begins. Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. • Surround back signals are not created. • In this
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    ENGLISH Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel) vpage 25 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 27 F How to make detailed settings vpage 29 24
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    the same as "Simple version (Simple setup guide)" (vpage 3). For the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers, see "Simple version (Simple setup guide)" (vpage 3). Procedure for speaker settings When 7.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed When 2.1ch installed Install
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    Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see page 4. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 5. 7.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection • A power amplifier (sold separately) is required for this connection. 2.1-channel/2-channel connection Power amplifier L R */ RL
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    of the speakers You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources sound all at once from the front (front speaker / center speaker) or rear (surround speaker / surround back speaker). 1 Press CH LEVEL. FL :• 0.0dB - 2 Use ui to select the speaker. The speaker that can be set
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    (vpage 21) r Video Select (vpage 32) 2 Press and hold the desired QUICK SELECT until "Memory" appears on the display. The current settings will be memorized. QUICK SELECT 1 QUICK SELECT 2 QUICK SELECT 3 GQuick Select DefaultsH Input Source BD SAT/CBL DOCK n Recalling the settings Press QUICK
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    the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer. Changes input connector assignment. Uses the auto preset function to program radio stations. Sets the preset memories that you do not want to display when tuning. Makes the video settings. Sets the audio input mode and decode mode. Adjusts
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    examples of displays on the set's display window. Top menu display Display when changing settings Front Display w q Speaker Setup w Front q •Large- e r Press ENTER. q w Speaker Config. Display when resetting t Press RETURN. q w Speaker Setup q Default w Press ENTER. q Default? :• No
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    source cannot be selected with the input source selection. Setting items Opt (Optical) Set this to change the optical (digital) input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD SAT/CBL V.AUX DOCK TV GAME Setting details OFF : Select when an optical input connector is not to be used. • At
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    Video Select Set the source video. Setting items Video Select Video of another input source is played back combined with the playing audio. Default settings are underlined. Setting details Source : Play the picture and sound of the input source. DVD / SAT/CBL / V.AUX / DOCK : Select video input
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    mode is canceled. n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W is connected ON : Shuffle playback mode is enabled. OFF : Shuffle playback mode is canceled. Option Setup Make various option settings. Volume Control Sets the volume setting. Setting items Disp. (Volume Display
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    on the display. NOTE When "Setup Lock" is set to "ON", the settings listed below can no longer be changed. Also, "Setup Lock!" is displayed if you attempt to operate related settings. · Menu operations · RESTORER · Channel Level Adjusting the sound field effects The sound being played in the
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    to front or rear to adjust playback balance. Center Width Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. AFDM (Auto flag detect mode) Detect the source's surround back channel signal and set the optimum surround mode automatically. The "Music" mode is also effective
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    44.1/48 kHz) is input. • This cannot be set when the surround mode is set to "DIRECT". • This item default setting for "iPod" is "ON". All others are set to "OFF". • When set to "ON", is displayed. Audio Delay Default settings are underlined. While viewing video, manually adjust the time to
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    • Video select • Dialogue normalization etc. NOTE The information displayed differs according to the input source. Dialogue normalization function This function is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources. It automatically corrects the standard signal level for individual program
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    ENGLISH Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 39 F Other information vpage 43 F Troubleshooting vpage 49 F Specifications vpage 51 F Index vpage 52 38
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    Q2 Display 39) Q3 Remote control sensor 42) Q4 HDMI INPUT SELECT buttons 17) Q5 Input source select buttons 17, light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to "TUNER". STEREO: In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. TUNED: This lights
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    ENGLISH Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q0 o i u y q wer t q PRE OUT connectors 5, 26) w Speaker terminals 5, 26) e DOCK CONTROL jack 16) r S-VIDEO connector 16) t VIDEO connectors 13, 14) y Power cord 5) u Digital audio connectors 13, 14) i HDMI connectors 12
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    buttons (CHANNEL 20) W3 INPUT MODE button 32) W4 SEARCH button 18, 19) W5 SHIFT button 20) W6 MEMORY button 20) W7 BAND button 20) W8 MODE button 20) W9 STATUS button 18, 37) E0 Remote control signal transmitter 42) ENGLISH 41 Information Advanced version Basic version Simple
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    sensor when operating it. 30° 30° e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control unit. • 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
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    Other information n Trademark information (vpage 43) n Surround (vpage 44) n Explanation of terms (vpage 48) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
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    digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the D D D S z1 A signal for each channel contained in an input signal is output as audio. z2 Only when "Mode" is set to "LFE+Main" (vpage 8), sound is output from the subwoofer. z3 This item can
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    S S S S S S S S z2 Only when "Mode" is set to "LFE+Main" (vpage 8), sound is output from the subwoofer. z6 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS or DVD-Audio signal is played. z7 This item can be set when the input signal is analog, PCM 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. ENGLISH Surround
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    surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Surround Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode. D This indicates the surround mode that is fixed when "AFDM" (vpage 35) is set to "ON". S This indicates the selectable surround mode
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    HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS EXPRESS Input signal types and formats DTS DTS ES DTS ES S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S F S F S S S S S S S S S S S S S S z If "Speaker Config." - "S.B(Pre)" (vpage 7) is set to "None", this surround mode cannot be
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    channels of sound, including surround back channels, provide improved sound coding technology to faithfully reproduce the sound of the studio master. This format provides the facility to support up to 8 audio channels an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier. Video signal and
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    failed. Turn off the power and please contact the DENON service adviser. Set does not operate • Reset the microprocessor. properly. GVideoH Symptom No picture appears. Cause/Solution • Check the TV connection. • Set the TV input correctly. Page 5 4, 48 34 - - 4 4 - 51 Page 5 6 49 Information
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    audio from a TV, set "Audio Out" on the menu to "TV". • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. • Set the input source to match the connected HDMI connector. • Check whether the TV is compatible with copyright protection (HDCP). If connected to a device not compatible with HDCP, video will not
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    Standard video connectors Input/output level and impedance: Frequency response: n Tuner section Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: S/N (IHF-A): Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): n General Power supply: Power consumption: Maximum external dimensions: Weight: n Remote
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    36 vO Optical cable 13 Option Setup 33 Other Setup 34 Volume Control 33 Other Setup 34 Audio Out 34 Auto Surround Mode 34 Display 34 Setup Lock 34 vP Panorama 35 Playback Blu-ray Disc player 17 Control dock for iPod 18 Direct 23 DVD player 17 FM/AM broadcasts 20 Multi channel stereo
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    www.denon.com D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10484 105D
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-391
Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
Manual del usuario
Manual do Proprietário
Simple
version
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Versión sencilla
Versão simples
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Basic
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Version basique
Versión básica
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Advanced
version
Version avancée
Versión avanzada
Versão avançada
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24
Information
“Part names and functions”
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page 39)
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38
Informations
“Nomenclature et fonctions“
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page 39)
Información
“Nombres y funciones de las
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página 39)
Informações
“Designação das peças e funções“
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página 39)