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A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-231 1 Owner ’ s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisat eur Manual del usuar io Simple version Version simplifiée Versión sencilla v 3 Basic version Version basique Versión bás.
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1 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information 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.
2 ENGLISH 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.
Simple version 3 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Simple version (Simple setup guide) Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to using it in a home theater. The “Simple version” section provides the speaker installation, connection, and setup methods for the 7.
4 ENGLISH Speakers Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the this unit, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.
5 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Blu-ray Disc player and TV Use only an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (a certified HDMI product). Using a cable without the HDMI logo (an uncertified HDMI product) may result in abnormal playback.
6 ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) 1 2 4 5 3 4 The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called “Audyssey Auto Setup”. To perform measurement, place the setup microphone in multiple locations all around the listening area.
7 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version About setup microphone placement • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening area, as shown in G Example q H .
8 ENGLISH • In STEP 2, you will perform measurements at the main listening position. • This step automatically checks the speaker configuration and speaker size, and calculates the channel level, distance, and crossover frequency. It also corrects distortion in the listening area.
9 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) STEP 4 Calculation STEP 5 Check 11 On the STEP 3 screen, use ui to select “Next 1 Calculation”, and then press ENTER . Measuring results are analyzed, and the frequency response of each speaker in the listening room is determined.
1 0 ENGLISH Parameter Check This function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey Auto Setup. 1 Use ui to select “Parameter Check” and then press ENTER . 2 Use ui to select the item you want to check, then press ENTER or p .
1 1 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Play back disc 1 2 4 5 3 5 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu 1 Press BD to switch an input source for a player used for playback.
Basic version 1 2 ENGLISH F Connections v page13 F Playback (Basic operation) v page21 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) v page29 n Refer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices.
1 3 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function) This unit is equipped with four types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video, S-Video and video) and two types of video output connectors (HDMI, Component video and video).
1 4 ENGLISH Abo ut A RC (Aud io retu rn chan nel ) fu nct ion The Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4a enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data “upstream” to this unit. NOTE • To enable the ARC function, set “HDMI Control” to “ON” ( v page61).
1 5 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color transmission, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed cable with Ethernet”.
1 6 ENGLISH Connecting a DVD player • You can enjoy video and audio from a DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page14).
1 7 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Connecting a digital video recorder • You can record video onto a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • When recording analog audio, use the analog connection.
1 8 ENGLISH Connecting a control 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-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately).
1 9 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Connecting a CD player • You can enjoy CD sound. • Select the connector to use and connect the device.
20 ENGLISH Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks If this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signal from the remote control unit, you can still operate the unit and the devices connected to it by using a commercially available IR receiver.
21 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page22) n Playing a CD player ( v page22) n Playing.
22 ENGLISH Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD player. 1 Prepare for playback. q Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player. w Change the TV input to the input of this unit.
23 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Playing an iPod ® • You can specify the duration of the on-screen display to be displayed (default: 30 sec) at menu “iPod” ( v page 65). Press uio p to return to the original screen.
24 ENGLISH Playing an iPod ® w Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod ® to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod.
25 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Playing an iPod ® Tuning in radio stations Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. FM When listening to an FM broadcast.
26 ENGLISH 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. NOTE The operations described as follows using SEARCH will not function in areas in which there are no RDS broadcasts.
27 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Tuning in radio stations n PTY search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press SEARCH to select “PTY SEARCH”.
28 ENGLISH Playing a USB memory device Playing back music files recorded on a USB memory device. Important information n USB memory devices A USB memory device can be connected to the USB port of this unit to play music files stored on the USB memory device.
29 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Standard playback n Surround playback of 2-channel sources 1 Playing the source ( v page 22 – 28). 2 Press STANDARD to select the surround decoder to play back multichannel sound. • Each time STANDARD is pressed, the surround mode is switched.
30 ENGLISH 3 Select the mode corresponding to the playback contents with the menu “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” ( v page 53) to enjoy your favorite sound mode. Cinema This mode is suited for movie sources. Music This mode is suited for music sources.
31 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version DENON original surround playback 1 Pl ayi ng t he s ou rce ( v pa ge 22 – 28 ). 2 Press SIMULATION to select the surround mode. • Each time SIMULATION is pressed, the surround mode is switched.
Advanced version 32 ENGLISH F Speaker installation/connection (Other than 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers) v page33 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page39 F Playback in ZONE2 (S.
33 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Whe n 5. 1ch ins tal led FL FR SW C SL SR z 1 z 2 Listening position z 1 22˚ – 30˚ z 2 120 Whe n Fr ont A/B sp eake rs inst all.
34 ENGLISH Connect • For the method of connecting the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers, see page 4. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 5.
35 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Connect Fro nt A /B conn ect ion The second set of front speakers can be connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals. In this case, set “Amp Assign” of “Set up speakers” ( v page37) to “Front B”.
36 ENGLISH For speaker impedance and speaker cable connections, see page 4. 5.1 -cha nne l + 2.1 -cha nne l co nne ctio n If front speakers for 2-channel playback are connected to the SURR. BACK / AMP ASSIGN terminals, both speakers for multichannel playback and for 2-channel playback can be used, by switching.
37 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version 3 Set up “Amp Assign” Use ui to select “Amp Assign”, and then press ENTER . [1 / 6] ST E P1 Pr e pa r at i on Co n ne c t t he sp e ak er s an d p l ac e t h em ac co r d- in g t o t h e r ec o mm en d a- ti o ns in th e m a nu al .
38 ENGLISH Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu 5 Set up “Channel Select” Use ui to select “Channel Select”, and then press ENTER .
39 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version n HDMI control function ( v page39) n Sleep timer function ( v page40) n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page40) .
40 ENGLISH Convenient functions Sleep timer function The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed. This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The indicator on the display lights.
41 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Convenient functions Quick select function All of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. By memorizing frequently used settings, you can quickly access and enjoy a playback environment that is consistently the same.
42 ENGLISH Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) • You can operate this unit so as to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2) other than the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located). • You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.
43 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Adj usti ng the vol ume Use VOL df to adjust the volume. G Adjustable range H – – – –80dB – –40dB – 18dB (When the .
44 ENGLISH Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. How to make detailed settings Setting items Detailed items Description Page 1.
45 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window.
46 ENGLISH Inputting characters “Preset Name” ( v page 49), “Rename” ( v page 51), “Zone Rename” ( v page 65), and “Quick Select Name” ( v page 65)can be changed as desired. For inputting characters, there are three methods, as shown below.
47 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Keyboard screen n Display of a keyboard input screen B D B D IN PUT SE TUP RE NAM E R ET U R N C a nc e l E NT E R I n p ut S el e .
48 ENGLISH Ite ms t hat can be set wi th t he Inpu t S etup pr oced ure INP UT S ETUP AUT O PR ESET St ar t t he a ut o p re se t p ro ce ss St ar t EN TE R E nt er RE TU RN Re t ur n Bl oc k A B l oc k P re s et s A1 FM 8 7. 50 MH z A2 FM 8 9. 10 MH z A3 FM 9 8.
49 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Input Setup Preset Name Assign name to a preset memory. Setting items Setting details A1 – G8 Select the preset channel. TUNER • Up to eight characters can be input. • For character input, see page 46.
50 ENGLISH Input Setup Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Component Set this to change the component video input connectors assigned to the input sources.
51 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Input Setup Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Resolution Set the output resolution.
52 ENGLISH Input Setup Source Level Default settings are underlined. • This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input. • Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources.
53 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Audio Adjust n Surround Parameter Default settings are underlined. Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal Setting items Setting details Mode Set the play modes for the different surround modes.
54 ENGLISH Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Audio/Video Adjust Setting items Setting details S.Back Sets the method of generating of the surround back channel. n For 2-channel sources ON : The surround back channel is used.
55 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Audio/Video Adjust Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu n Audyssey Settings Default settings are underlined.
56 ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Dynamic Volume ® Solve the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.
57 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Audio/Video Adjust Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous me.
58 ENGLISH Manual Setup Set when changing Audyssey ® Auto Setup settings, or when changing the audio, video, display or other settings. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey Auto Setup, it will not be possible to set MultEQ ® , Dynamic EQ ® and Dynamic Volume ® ( v page55, 56).
59 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Manual Setup Setting items Setting details Bass Setting Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback.
60 ENGLISH Setting items Setting details Distance (Continued) Default : The “Distance” settings are returned to the default settings. • Yes : Reset to the defaults. • No : Do not reset to the defaults. When you select “Default” and press ENTER , the “Default Setting?” prompt is displayed.
61 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Manual Setup Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu HDMI Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.
62 ENGLISH Setting items Setting details EQ Customize Set so that unused equalizer settings are not displayed when MULTEQ is pressed. The equalizer mode in which “Not Used” is selected cannot be stored and recalled in the Quick Select function. Audyssey Byp.
63 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Manual Setup Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Power On Level Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on.
64 ENGLISH Option Setup Default settings are underlined. Make various other settings. Setting items Setting details Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. Volume Display : Set how volume is displayed. • Relative : Display ---dB (Min), in the range –80.
65 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Setting items Setting details GUI (Continued) USB : Set the USB screen display time when the input source is “USB/ iPod”. • Always : Show display continuously. • 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation.
66 ENGLISH Information Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details Status Show information about current settings. n MAIN ZONE This item shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. The information displayed differs according to the input source.
67 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Operating the connected devices by remote control unit Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. Operating AV equipment 1 Press ZONE SELECT to select a zone for operation.
68 ENGLISH Registering preset codes n Default settings for preset codes The devices shown below are registered for each input source button as default.
69 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Registering preset codes 8 The procedures for registering remote control codes and remote control preset registration are displayed. Ca t eg o ry Br a nd Co d e [ 1 / 3 ] Se t up Re m ot e 1.
70 ENGLISH n CD player / CD recorder operation Operation buttons Function ZONE/DEVICE ON Power on z ZONE/DEVICE OFF Power standby z uio p Cursor operation ENTER Enter 6 7 Manual search (fast-reverse/f.
Information 71 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Specifying the zone used with the remote control unit When the ZONE SELECT button is pressed, only the set zone can be operated with the remote control unit. 1 Press and hold POWER ON and ZONE/DEVICE ON for at least 3 seconds.
72 ENGLISH Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t y u i o Q3 Q0 Q1 Q2 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 W0 W1 W2 W4 W3 W5 W6 W7 W8 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ······································ (6, 11) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby).
73 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). w q e r y t i o Q1 Q0 Q2 Q3 u q RS-232C connector ·············.
7 4 ENGLISH Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 W1 W3 W4 W0 W2 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 W7 W5 W6 q ZONE/DEVICE power b.
75 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Operating range of the remote control unit P oint the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
7 6 ENGLISH Other information n Trademark information ( v page76) n Surround ( v page77) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page81) n Explanation of terms ( v page82) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
77 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Surround This unit 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.
78 ENGLISH Surround Surround mode ( v page29) Surround Parameter ( v page53) Tone z 15 ( v page54) Audyssey Settings z 20 ( v page55) RESTORER z 19 ( v page57) AFDM z 12 ( v page53) S.
79 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode.
80 ENGLISH Surround Surround mode ( v page29) NOTE Input signal types and formats ANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL LINEAR PCM (multi ch) LINEAR PCM (2ch) DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS EXPRESS DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.
81 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Relationship between video signals and monitor output MAIN ZONE MONITOR OUT Video Convert Input Signals Output Signals Menu display.
82 ENGLISH Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color / Adobe YCC601 color Like x.v.Color, each of these color spaces defines a palette of available colors that is larger than the traditional RGB color model.
83 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information DTS NEO:6™ Surround DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1-channel 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.
84 ENGLISH 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.
85 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information G HDMI H Symptom Cause/Solution Page No audio is output with HDMI connection. • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. • When outputting HDMI audio from the speakers, set “HDMI Audio Out” on the menu to “AMP”.
86 ENGLISH 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. SURROUND MODE 0 SURROUND MODE 1 ON/ST ANDBY 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY .
87 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Specifications n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.
88 ENGLISH Downmix ···························································· 82 DRC ··························.
89 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information FM/AM broadcasts ·········································· 25 iP od (Control doc k for i.
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