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G raphical U ser 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)
AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER
AVP-A1HDCI
Owner’s Manual
AVPA1HDCIEU_0121.indd 1 2008/01/21 12:47:01
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS n SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against CAUTION 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, retained for future reference. an
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n NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION FCC Information (For US customers) 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Pre-Amplifier Model Number: AVP-A1HDCI This product contains FCC ID: BV2- MPGBR052. 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
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GUI Menu Operations Option Setup ·················································································38 Contents a Pre-out Assign·········································································39 Example of the Display of the GUI Mark at a Title ····················24 s XLR Out Polarity······································································39 Example of Display of Default Values ········································24 Getting Started d POA Setting ········
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Surround Mode Playback Remote Control Unit Operations HOME THX CINEMA ·····································································48 Preparations ··················································································56 Main Remote Control Unit ··························································73 Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································48 Turning the Power On ··································································56 Opera
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Cautions on Handling About the Remote Control Unit • Before turning the power switch on In addition to the AVP-A1HDCI, the included main remote control unit Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are (RC-1067) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. Getting Started no problems with the connection cables. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system compon
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting NOTE Part Names and Functions • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. • The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation. • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the “q” and “w” marks
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GWith the door openH Display W9W8 W7 W6 W5 W4 W3W2W1W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4Q3 Q6 Q2 Q0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q1 o i u y q w e r t q w er t y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 q DIRECT/STEREO button ···························· (49) Q6 SCALE button ············································· (45) q Input signal indicators Q3 RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is w Headphones jack (PHONES) ···············
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Rear Panel W1 i W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1Q0 o i W2W3 W4 q w e r t y u q CONTROL LINK connector ························· (11) i XLR PRE OUT connectors ·························· (11) Q3 ETHERNET connector ································ (21) Q9 TRIGGER OUT jacks ··································· (23) w RS-232C connector ····································· (23) o HD Radio antenna terminals Q4
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Main remote control unit (RC-1067) q Signal transmission indicator ··················· (73) n Sub remote control unit (RC-1070) q ZONE indicators ········································· (81) w Mode select buttons ·································· (73) w Advanced setup button ····························· (81) Q5 Q1 e Quick select / System call buttons ····· (72, 77) e Input s
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types Audio cables Video cables of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coax
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GFlow of video signals for ZONE3H Video Conversion Function ZONE3 • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVP-A1HDCI into the High picture format used to output the video signals from the AVP-A1HDCI to a monitor. ZONE3 quality playback monitor • The AVP-A1HDCI’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video S-Video c
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting to the Power Amp Speaker Layout The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and • Connect the AVP-A1HDCI pre-out terminal to the power amp (sold separately). a monitor. • AVP-A1HDCI has a RCA pre-out terminal and XLR pre-out terminal. Connect accordingly with the power amp you want to use. Subwoofer Center speaker • The polarity
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connections n Connecting the XLR pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) When using Subwoofer 2 or 3, set GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Subwoofer Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 1 Setup” (vpage 29). b L : Left Subwoofer with R : Right built-in amplifier n Connecting the RCA pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 3 AVP-A1HDCI b L : Left Su
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Operations Compatible audio Discs Connecting Equipment with HDMI Details format (examples) Connect AVP-A1HDCI and POA-A1HDCI with the connectors 1 control link cable. 2ch 32-192 kHz CD, DVD-Video, 2-channel linear PCM With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred 16/20/24 bits DVD-Audio b The control link cable is included with the POA-A1HDCI. with a single cable. b AVP
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting NOTE Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play DVD-Audio discs that • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and are copyright-protected by CPPM. Function”). outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connector
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ® Record Player CD Player iPod Connect the cables to be used. Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to Turntable (MM cartridge) connect the iPod to the AVP-A1HDCI. For instructions on the Control CD player Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions. Example : iPod L R L R L R R L R L • When connecting a record player wit
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting TV/CABLE Tuner Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to be used. Connect the cables to be used. TV tuner DBS / BS tuner L R L R L R L R • When using a coaxial digital cable or a BNC cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at • When using an optical cable or a BNC cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI GUI menu “Sourc
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to be used. • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio Digital video recorder signals. • When recording to a digital video recorder, it is necessary that the type
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Cassette Recorder CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used. Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used. Video cassette recorder CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck L R
