Denon AVC A1HD Owners Manual

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El Graphical User Interface
D E N O N Usethis manual incombinationwiththeoperating
guide displayed on the GUI screen.
GUI Menu Operation (@page 23)
GUI Menu Map (@page 24)

Language (@page 41)
Remote Control Unit Operations (@page 67)

AV SURROUND AMPLIFIER

AVC-A1HD

Owner's Manual

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CI SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A
Do NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCETHE 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 Iservicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCETO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

C E 041 3G R&"I'I'E Directive 1999/5/EC

This product may be operated in the followmg countries;

AT BE CZ DK FI
FR DE GR HU IE
IT NL PL PT SK
ES SE GB NO CH

' DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, D&M Holdings Inc., Denon Brand Company declares that this
product AVC~Ai HD is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, in conformity With the
iolloWing standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024, EN610007372,
ENSIOOOVSG, EN300328, EN30148901, EN3014897l7 and EN50385
The declaration of conformity may be consulted to our European
representative, DENON Europe.

UBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLARUNG

Hiermit erklart D&M Holdings Inc., Denon Brand Company, dass stch
das Gerat AVCVAIHD in Ubereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den ubrigen einschlagigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/33 befindet, den folgenden Standards entspricht:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, ENSSOZZ, EN55024, EN61000-372,
EN61000-3-3, EN300328, EN301489701, EN3014897I7 und EN50385
Wenden Sie sich bei Fragen zur Konformit'atserklarung an unseren
europa'ischenVeitreter, DENON Europe.

0 DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
Par la presente, D&M Holdings Inc,, Denon Brand Company declare due
lappareil AVCVA1HD est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux
autres dispositions peitinentes de la diiective 1999/5/CE, e conforme alle
seguenti normative:
EN60065, EN55013, ENESOZO, EN55022, EN55024, ENBIOUOBVZ,
ENBIOOCHSB, ENSOOSZB, EN30I489-0I, EN3OI489717 e EN50385.
La declaration de conioimité pourra étre consultee aupies de notre
representant en Europe, DENON Europe.

DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA

Con la piesente D&M Holdings Inc., Denon Brand Company dichiara
che questo AVC~A1HD e conriorme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE, e conforme alle
seguenti normative:

ENGOOGS, EN55013, ENSSOZO, EN55022, EN55024, ENBTOOGBVZ,
EN61000373, EN3003ZB, EN301489~01, EN301489717 e EN50385,

La dichiarazione di conformita puo essere consultata presso il nostro
rappresentante europeo, DENON Europe.

QUESTO PRODOTTO E' CONFORME

AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548

DECLARACION DE CONFORMIDAD

Por la piesente, D&M Holdings Inc, Denon Brand Company, declara que
este AVCPAIHD cumple con los requisitos esenciales y otras exigencias
relevantes de la Directiva 1999/5/EC, esta conforme con los siguientes
estandares:

EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN55022, ENSSOZA, ENBIOOOSVZ,
EN61000373, EN300328, EN301489707, EN301489-17 y EN50385.

Puede consultar a nuestro representante europeo, DENON Europe, acerca
de la declaracion de conformidad.

EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING

Hierbi] verklaart D&M Holdings Inc., Denon Brand Company dat het toestel
AVCVA1HD in overeenstemming is met de essenti'ele eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG, in overeenstemming is met
de volgende normen:

EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024, ENBIOOGSVZ,
EN61000373, EN300328, EN301489-01, EN301489717 en EN50385.

De eenvormigheidsverklaring mag Worden geconsulteerd aan onze
Europese vertegenWoordiger, DENON Europe.

OVERENSSTAMMELSESINTVG

Denna utrustning ar i overensstammelse med de vasentliga kraven och
andra ielevanta besta'mmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC, uppfyller foliande
standarder:

EN60065, EN55013, ENSSOZO, EN55022, EN55024, EN6100073~2,
EN61000373, EN3003ZB, EN30148970I, EN301489717 och EN50385.
EU-konformitetsintyget kan pa bega'ran fas fian DENON Euiope. var
representant i Euiope.

DENON EUROPE

Division of D&M Germany GmbH
An der LandWehr 19, Nettetal,
D41334 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:

Urn dieses Gerat vollsténdig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen,
ziehen Sie bitte den Stecker aus derWandsteckdose.

Der Netzstecker wird verwendet, um die Stromversorgung zum
Gerét vollig zu unterbrechen; er muss Iiir den Benutzer gut und
einfach zu erreichen sein.

PRECAUTION;

Pour deconnecter completement ce produit du courant secteur,
debranchez Ia prise de la prise murale.

La prise secteur est utilisee pour couper completement
l'alimentation de l'appareil et Iutilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder
facilement.

ATI'ENZIONE:

Per scollegare completamente questo prodotto dalla rete di
alimentazione elettrica, scollegare Ia spina dalla relativa presa a mum.
La spina di rete viene utilizzata per interrompere completamente
l'alimentazione all'unita e deve essere facilmente accessibile
all'utente.

PRECAUCION:

Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentacién
electrica, desconecte eI enchufe del enchute de la pared.

El enchuie de la alimentacién electrica se utiliza para interrumpir por
completo el suministro de alimentacion electrica a la unidad y dehe
de encontrarse en un lugar al que el usuario tenga facil 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.

FORSIKTIHETSMATI':

Koppla loss stickproppen frén eluttaget for att helt skilja produkten
frén nétet.

Stickproppen anvénds for att helt bryta stromforsoriningen till
apparaten, och den méste vara I'attillg'anglig for anvandaren.

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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.

The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the
input signal and surround back output playback mode.

Input signal Display
DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL
(other than 2chI/ DOLBY DIGITAL E><
Dolby DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL+PLHX CINEMA
Digital E>< DOLBY DIGITAL+PLflx MUSIC
S DOLBY DIGITAL
our Plus DOLBY DIGITAL +
DOLBYTrueHD DOLBYTrueHD
DTS SURROUND
Beatles. mm
61/ DTS+PLllx MUSIC
' . DTS+NEO:6
DTS BEES] "flaw" DTS ES MTRX6.1 (* 1)
Surround ' DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (*2)
Source DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 (*3)
DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio DTS-HD HI RES
DTS'HD Mayer DTS-HD MSTR
Audio
DVD MULTI CH IN
Audio PCM (multi chl/ MULTI lN+PLHx CINEMA
SACD DSD lmulti ch) MULTI |N+PLH>< MUSIC
MULTI CH IN 7.l

=1: 1 :This is displayed when the input signal is DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 and
the AVG-Al HDs "AFDM" setting is set to "ON'.'

* Z: This is displayed when the input signal is DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 .

* 3: This is displayed when the input signal is DTS 96/24'.

I
For details, see page 89, 90.

Dolby Headphone

The Dolby Headphone mode is set when headphones are
connected to the PHONES jack while in the STANDARD (DOLBY/
DTS SURROUND) mode.

[Selectable items] DOLBY HEADPHONE

i

When RECOUT mode is set to SOURCE? with this amplifier signals
encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode can be output from the
recording output terminals and recorded on another recorder (It? page
63).

DSP Simulation Playback

The desired mode according to the program source and viewing
situation can be selected from among 9 DENON original surround

modes.
The surround parameters can be adjusted (Ii/Epage 87, 88) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.

[Selectable items]
7CH STEREO *1 :This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from

all speakers.
WIDE SCREEN : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of
viewing a movie on a large screen.
SUPER STADIUM : This mode is suited for viewing sports
programs.
ROCK ARENA : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a
live concert in an arena.
JAZZ CLUB : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a

live concert in a jazz club.
CLASSIC CONCERT : This mode is for appreciating classical concert

programs.
MONO MOVIE *2: This mode is for playing monaural movie
sources with surround sound.
VIDEO GAME : This mode is suited for achieving surround
sound with video games.
MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of expansion

10 stereo music sources.

*12Can also be set by pressing the 7CH STEREO button on the main
unit. However, the GUI menu is not displayed.

>l< 2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE
mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or
rightl, so input to both channels.

I

0 Press the DSP SIMULATION button on the main unit or SIMU button
on the main remote control unit to switch the surround mode. The
mode switches each time the button is pressed.

0Depending 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.

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Audyssey

Audyssey MultEQ® XT

Audyssey MultEO®XTis the firsttechnologyto properly measure sound
information throughout a listening area, then combine this information
to accurately represent the acoustical problems in the room. Based on
these measurements, MultEO XT calculates an equalization solution
that corrects for both time and frequency response problems in every
seat. Audyssey MultEO XT not only corrects frequency response
problem in a large listening area but also performs a fully automated
surround system setup.

For a detailed description, see page 25.

Audyssey Dynamic EQT'V'

Audyssey Dynamic EO solves the problem of deteriorating sound
quality as volume is decreased by ta king into account human perception
and room acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the best possible frequency
response and surround levels moment-by-moment as volume is
changed. The result is bass response, tonal balance and surround
impression that remain constant despite changes in volume. This is
the first technology to combine information from incoming source
levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a prerequisite for
delivering a loudness correction solution. Audyssey Dynamic EO works
in tandem with Audyssey MultEO to provide well»balanced sound for
every listener at any volume level.

AUDYSSEY
MULTEO xr

DYNAMIC E0

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. US. and
foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® XT is a registered
trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Dynamic EQTM is a trademark
of Audyssey Laboratories.

For more information, visit www.audyssey.com.

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HDCD®
(High Definition Compatible Digital®)

HDCD® is an encoding/decoding technology that greatly reduces
the distortion that occurs upon digital recording while maintaining
compatibility with the conventional CD format, thus expanding the
dynamic range and achieving a high resolution.
Conventional CDs and HDCD compatible CDs are
automatically to select the optimum digital processing.

identified

-®, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and
Microsoft® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from
Microsoft Corporation, lnc.This product is covered by one or more
of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161,
5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in
Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

DENON LINK

DENON LINK is a unique digital, balanced transfer type interface
developed by DENON. It offers high speed, high quality transfer of
digital audio data with low signal loss. It can be used together with
DENON DVD players equipped with a special DENON LINK connector
using a single cable to enable playback with high sound quality.

It allows digital transfer of the 192 kHflZA 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.

Advanced AL24 Processing Multi
channel

Equipped with "Advanced AL24 Processing" time axis region
information volume expansion

In addition to the existing "AL24 Processing Plus" bit expansion
technology, DENON has also developed Advanced AL24 Processing"
that dramatically improves information volume in the time axis region
using high-speed signal detection and processing technology. In
addition to expanding original 16»bit digital data to 24 bits, "Advanced
AL24 Processing" uses data interpolation along the time axis or up-
converted sampling to achieve natural interpolation without losing the
original data. A digital filter is used to further expand adaptability and
perform optimum filtering calculations for ringing»free pulse response,
pulsive music data and attack sounds.

This results in the reproduction of such spatial information as the
delicate nuances in the music, the positions of the performers, and
the breadth, height, and depth of the concert hall. Advanced AL24
Processing" is conducted for all channels and modes other than DSD
DIRECT

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Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
Power turns off - Protection circuit activated due 0Turn off the power, wait for the ll
. suddenly and to rise of internal temperature. set to fully cool down, then turn
Troubleshootl 9 power indicator the power back on.
- ashes red- ° '3' 9 59 i a wel'venli'ated ll
. . . , place.
I: a::::l:r:::::g;ii::ss:8f:es:tcheck the followmg, I Core wires of two speakers are 0 First unplug the power cord, i1
2' Is the set bein o erated asidescribed in the owner's manual" touching each other or a core then twist the core wires tightly
' g p . 7 ' wire is sticking out of theterminal or terminate the speaker cables,
3. Are the other components operating properly. . ,
. , , , . and touching the sets rear panel, then reconnect.
If this unit does not operate properly, check the Items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, . . . . .
there ma be a malfunction activating the protection circuit.
. y , ' . , I Speakers with an impedance 0 Use speakers with the specified ii
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. , ,
other than speCitied are being impedance.
d.
General use
I l - Set is damaged. 0 Turn off the power and contact a -
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DENON service center.
Power does not - Connection of the power cord is 0 Check that the power plug is 22
turn on, or turns faulty. securely inserted into the AVC- [Remote Control Unit]
of? directly after it Al HDs AC inlet and the wall
was turned on. power outlet. Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
No sound is 0 Connection with the input 0 Check the connections. 10 89 does not work . Batteries are 9" . . Replace With 9"" batteries. . . 3 4
. . properly when -You are operating outside of the 0 Operate Within the specified 4
produced from deVices or connection of the .
speakers. speaker cables is faulty. remote control specified range. range.
. Device you want to play and set . Select an appropriate input 42 unit operated. - Obstacle between main unit and 0 Remove the obstacle. -
in ut source do not match source remote control unit.
. Mister volume is turned too OAd'ust-the master volume to an 54 -The batteries are not inserted in 0 Insert the batteries in the 3, 4
low appropriate level the proper direction, as indicated proper direction, following the
0 Mute mode is set. 0 Cancel the mute mode. 54 Sing: ngzggmgatrks m the Eglligzmlifs m the battery
0 Head hones are connected. 0 Disconnect the head hones. 54 ' .
p. . . . . p . -The sets remote control sensor 0 Move the set to a place in which 4
0 No digital Signals are being 0 Select an input source for which 42 ~ 44 . . . ,
in ut the digital in ut settin has been is exposed to strong light (direct the remote control sensor Will
p ' made p g sunlight, invertertype fluorescent not be exposed to strong light.
. ' . bulb light etc.).
- The connectors to which the 0 Set the in ut mode. 45 ' . ,
digital inputs are assi ned and p -The remote [D of the main unit 0 Set the same remote IDs forthe 40, 70, 75
. g and remote control unit do not main unit and remote control
the settable input modes do not m t h 't
match. a c . uni .
Display is off. 0 The "Dimmer" setting is set to 0 Set to something other than 40
"OFF. OFF'.
0 The PURE DIRECT mode is set. 0 Set a surround mode other than 48
the PURE DlRECT mode.
"DOLBY DIGITAE' 0 DVD player's digital audio output 0 Check the DVD player's audio -
indicator does not setting is not proper. output setting. For details, read
appear on display. the DVD player's operating
instructions.

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