Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AVR-1907 Denon
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-1907 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS.
I ¢ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE.
II FCC INFORMA TION (For US customers) 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Contents Thank you for choosing the DENON A VR-1907 A V Surround Receiver . This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.
2 ENGLISH ENGLISH Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Configuration ·········································54, 55 Setting the Subwoofer Setup ········.
Getting Started Getting Started 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the A VR-1907, the attached remote control unit (RC-1046) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: • Set using the preset memory function ( page 58).
Getting Started Getting Started 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH Display q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators • The audio channel(s) included in the input signal light(s). • This lights when the digital signal is inputted. e Information display r Output signal channel indicators The audio channels that can be output light.
Getting Started Getting Started 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH Remote control unit Remote control signal transmitter ························(3) Power buttons ···············.
Getting Started Getting Started 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH MAIN buttons ·················(41) Function / Number buttons ····························(21) SURROUND P .
Easy Setup Procedure 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor . Subwoofer Center speaker Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Set these at the sides of the monitor or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible.
>< <> >< <> >< >< >< >< >< IN ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ Connections •W ith the A VR-1907, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback.
Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH • For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor . S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs.
Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 10 ENGLISH ENGLISH Auto Setup The A VR-1907’ s auto setup use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the optimum settings. •T o make the sound field settings manually ( page 54 ~ 57).
Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH Front A, Front B: Assign to use the “Front A” or “Front B” speakers with bi-amp connections. Surround Back: Assign to use as surround back speaker . When assigned to “Front” or “ZONE2”, skip the surround back channel measurement.
Measures Cause Example q This screen will be displayed when the speakers required for producing suitable reproduction have not been detected. • Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected. w This screen will be displayed when the speaker polarity is connected in reverse.
Easy Setup Procedure 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Cable indications Signal direction The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). V ideo cable Audio cable NOTE: • Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed.
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 14 ENGLISH ENGLISH Signals input to the A VR-1907 VIDEO signal input terminal (yellow) E C E C 1 2 3 4 S-Video signal input terminal E E C C V ideo si.
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a TV/DBS tuner • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner .
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 16 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a VCR • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR.
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorde.
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 18 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting the XM terminal •A VR-1907 is the XM Ready ® receiver . Y ou can receive XM ® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.
>< <> >< <> >< >< >< >< >< IN ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH For instructions on operations using the MUL TI ZONE functions ( page 39 ~ 41).
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 20 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting the power supply cord AC 120 V , 60 Hz AC outlet (wall) NOTE: • Insert the plugs securely . Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise. • Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment.
21 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Playing the input source Use FUNCTION to select the input source you want to play . To select the input source when ZONE2/REC SELECT is selected, press < MAIN > then operate < FUNCTION > . Start playback on the selected component.
Basic Operation Basic Operation 22 ENGLISH ENGLISH T urning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Press [MUTING] . Y ou can adjust the muting level ( page 53). • Canceling MUTING mode: To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the volume.
ENGLISH 23 ENGLISH Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural DIRECT / STEREO •E ffective for achieving pure playback. • If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality .
Basic Operation Basic Operation 24 ENGLISH ENGLISH Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Play a program sour ce with the , mark. •“ ” or “ ” lights, depending on the source. Press SURROUND P ARAMETER . Press D D H H to select the item, then press F F G G to set.
Basic Operation Basic Operation 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic II x (Pro Logic II ) mode Press [ST ANDARD] to select “DOLBY PL II x”.
Basic Operation Basic Operation 26 ENGLISH ENGLISH Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- channels) in the surround mode. Press SURROUND P ARAMETER . Play a program sour ce. Press F F G G to select the play mode.
Basic Operation Basic Operation 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Surround Mode Surround modes and parameters E E E E C C (CINEMA) C C (CINEMA) C C (CINEMA) E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C (NOTE .
NEURAL SURROUND Basic Operation Basic Operation 28 ENGLISH ENGLISH E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E.
Basic Operation Basic Operation 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH Surround Mode Button Note DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) Input signals DTS DOLBY DIGIT AL ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGIT AL EX (With Flag) DOLBY DIGIT AL EX (With no Flag) DOLBY DIGIT AL (5.
5CH/7CH STEREO (NOTE 1) Basic Operation Basic Operation 30 ENGLISH ENGLISH VIRTUAL MA TRIX VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE (NOTE 2) JAZZ CLUB ROCK ARENA Using the DENON original surround modes The A VR-1907 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound fields artificially .
Basic Operation Basic Operation 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH • Select “Default Y es” and press F F to reset all the settings. Press D D H H to select the item, then press F F G G to set. Selecting the DSP surround simulation Press SURROUND P ARAMETER . Press [DSP SIMULA TION] .
Basic Operation Basic Operation 32 ENGLISH ENGLISH Press ENTER or SURROUND P ARAMETER . Press G G to select “OFF”. Press D D H H to select “Bass” or “T reble”, then pr ess F F G G to set the level. Can be adjusted within the range of –10 dB to +10 dB.
Basic Operation Basic Operation 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Listening to the radio Check that the remote control unit is set to “AUDIO”. Hold < PRESET • > and press < POWER > . • The unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast stations.
Basic Operation Basic Operation 34 ENGLISH ENGLISH Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory . Press [MEMORY] . Press CHANNEL to select the desired pr eset channel (1 to 8). Preset memory Press SHIFT to select the desired memory block (A to G).
Basic Operation Basic Operation 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID Use < FUNCTION > to select “TUNER” or press [TUNER] . Press ST A TUS until “SIGNAL” is displayed. • The display changes as shown below according to the receiving condition.
36 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. The dialogues are easier to hear at night and when listening with the volume low . Press [NIGHT] . Night mode • Canceling night mode: Press [NIGHT] again.
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH About the button names in this explanation <> : Buttons on the main unit [] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Butto.
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH ENGLISH 38 •W h e n ST A TUS is pressed during playback, the front panel display switches between the title name, artist name and album name. • Depending on the iPod’ s software version, it may not be possible to operate the iPod from the A VR-1907.
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH Multi zone music entertainment system •W hen the outputs of the ZONE2 OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the MAIN ZONE in which this unit and the playback devices are installed.
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 40 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ When using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2 • The SPEAKER OUT , LINE OUT and PRE OUT terminals can be used simultaneously in ZONE2. •T o use the ZONE2, turn on ZONE2 . • The output of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be adjusted with [VOLUME] (ZONE2).
ENGLISH 41 ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation About the button names in this explanation <> : Buttons on the main unit [] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Butto.
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 42 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ Last function memory The various settings set when the A VR-1907’ s power is switched to standby are stored in the memory . When the power is turned back on, the settings made when the power was switched to standby are recalled.
Page Default settings Items Page Default settings Items ENGLISH 43 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 System setup items and default values 1. Auto Setup 1 Auto Setup – 9 ~ 12 2. Speaker Setup 1 3 Speaker Configuration Channel Level Front Sp. Large Center Sp.
Page Default settings Items Page Default settings Items ENGLISH 44 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 4. Video Setup 1 Component In Assignment DVD / VDP TV / DBS VCR 51 2V ideo Convert ON 51 COMP1 COMP2 COMP3 Audio Delay 3 0 ms 51 On Screen Display 4 Function/Mode = ON Master V olume = ON Mode = Mode 1 52 3.
Page Default settings Items Page Default settings Items Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input signal. Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. Advanced Playback 1 2ch Direct/Stereo Auto Surround Mode 2 Basic Auto Surround Mode = ON 52 52 6.
ENGLISH 46 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Navigating through the System Setup Menu Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 44, 45).
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 47 ENGLISH ENGLISH The A VR-1907 is equipped with an intuitive and easy-to-understand on screen display , and is equipped with an alphanumeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings.
ENGLISH 48 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Press F F G G to set. Setting the EXT IN Subwoofer Level Press D D H H to select “EXT IN SW Level”, then press ENTER . Press F F G G to set. Press ENTER . 1 2 3 Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT .
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting the Function Rename Press D D H H to select “Function Rename”, then press ENTER . Press D D H H to select the input function, then press F F G G to set. Press F F G G to move the cursor ( 2 2 ) to the desired position, then press D D H H to select the character .
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 50 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ Preset Name The preset channels can be given the names you want. (Except the XM channels.) Press D D H H to select “Preset Name”, then pr ess ENTER . Press D D H H to select the preset channel, then pr ess F F G G to set.
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH • Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Video and composite video signal is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S-Video or composite video input terminal ( page 14).
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 52 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Playback Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo Make the 2-channel direct mode and stereo mode speaker settings. Press D D H H to select “Advanced Playback”, then press ENTER .
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment To suit your preference, a surround back channel’ s power amplifier can be assigned to the front channel (“Front A” or “Front B”) for bi- amp playback, ZONE2.
ENGLISH 54 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Setup Lock This sets whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they cannot be changed. Press D D H H to select “Setup Lock”, then press ENTER . Press F F to select “ON”, then press ENTER .
ENGLISH 55 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Press ENTER . A subwoofer with sufficient low frequency playback capability can better handle deep bass than most main and surround speakers, and the system’ s overall performance will be greatly enhanced when “Small” i s set for the main (front) and surround speakers.
ENGLISH 56 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 • The distance changes in units of 0.5 foot each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. • Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 20 ft or less.
ENGLISH 57 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 ¢ Adjusting the test tone using the remote control unit Adjustment of the test tones using the remote control unit is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only valid in the ST ANDARD (Dolby/ DTS Surround) mode.
ENGLISH 58 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”. 1 Operate the audio component.
Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH Operating a component stored in the preset memory Operate the component. For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.
TV (Monitor) Cable TV Satellite tuner V ideo deck V ideo disc player DVD player T ape deck MD recorder CD recorder CD player MENU RETURN DISPLA Y ENTER AUDIO D D H H F F G G SETUP 9 , VCR CH + 8 , VCR.
TV (Monitor) Cable TV Satellite tuner V ideo deck V ideo disc player DVD player T ape deck MD recorder CD recorder CD player Special remarks Default setting (Preset code) RETURN DISPLA Y MEMORY / SUBT.
ENGLISH 62 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Setting the punch through function Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”. 1 Press [MEMORY] and [INPUT MODE] at the same time. • The indicator starts flashing. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be r egister ed (DBS/CABLE or TV).
ENGLISH 63 ENGLISH Examples of speaker layouts Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them. [1] Using surround back speaker(s) q When mainly playing movies Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way speakers.
ENGLISH 64 ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information ¢ Sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following logo marks. Dolby Surround support mark: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Page Measures Cause Symptom Page Measures Cause Symptom ENGLISH 20 T roubleshooting ENGLISH Tr oubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions? 3.
Page Measures Cause Symptom ENGLISH 66 ENGLISH T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 85 W + 85 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T .H.D.) 120 W + 120 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.
1 PRESET CODE Go Video 047, 048 Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 Gradiente 094 Grundig 042 Harley Davidson 094 Harman Kardon 040, 062 Hi-Q 091 Hitachi 009, 013, 023, 026, 058, *[108] , 109, 110, 111 J.
2 PRESET CODE Radix 088 Randex 088 RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098 Ricoh 055 Salora 033, 041 Sa.
3 PRESET CODE Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Matsui 027 Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144 Met.
4 PRESET CODE Echostar Dish 062, 066 GE 048, 055, 056 General Instruments 039, 040, 041 Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 Hitachi 058, 059 Hughes Network 063, 064, 065, 069 JVC 057 Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 08.
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