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Simple
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
Advanced
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AVR-4311CI
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Owner’s Manual
“Part names and functions”
Information
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1.AVR4311CIEU_ENG_108.indd 1 2010/08/30 20:10:17
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n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver 1. Read these instructions. Model Number: AVR-4311CI RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 2. Keep these instructions. This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject DO NOT OPEN 3. Heed all warnings. to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful 4. Follow all instructions. interference, and (2) this
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n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION n NOTES ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELA A TIVES L’UTILISA TION PRÉCAUTIONS D’INSTALLATION WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS • Avoid high temperatures. • Eviter des températures élevées. z Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur • Handle the power cord carefully. une étagère. z z Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution. • Keep
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Simple version Basic version Advanced version Information Getting started 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. Contents Advanced version ······························································· 53 Getting started ·············································································· 1 Speaker installation/connect
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Accessories Features Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. Fully Discrete, identical quality and power for all DENON LINK 4th support q Owner’s manual ...................................................................... 1 When you connect this unit to a Denon Blu-ray disc player that w Warranty (for North America model only) ................................ 1 9 channels (170 W x 9ch) has DENON LINK 4th support, you can enjoy HD audio of the e Service network list ...
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Simple version Basic version Advanced version Information Features Cautions on handling Easy to use, Graphical User Interface • Before turning the power switch on This unit is equipped with an easy to see “Graphical User Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are Interface” that uses menu displays and levels. The use of level no problems with the connection cables. displays increases operability of the this unit. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even wh
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Simple Simple version (Simple setup guide) version 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 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers. For the installing, connecting, and setup methods of speakers other than the 7.1-channel system (with surround back speakers), see page 54. n Before connecting the unit, turn off the power to all d
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Simple version Basic version Advanced version Information 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 Install 2 Connect NOTE This unit can perform 2.0 to 11.2-channel surround playback. Speakers • Connect so that the speaker cable core wires This page provides the speaker installation procedure for the do not protrude from the speaker terminal. 7.1-channel playback using surround back speakers as an example. The protection circuit may be activated if the Carefully check the left (L) and right
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Connect Blu-ray Disc player and TV Use only an HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (a genuine HDMI product). Using a cable without the HDMI logo (a non-genuine HDMI product) may result in abnormal playback. When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc., we recommend you use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or a “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”for enhanced high-quality playback. TV If your TV does not support the ARC function (vpage 16), make the audi
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Simple version Basic version Advanced version Information 1 2 3 4 5 3 Turn on power Set up speakers 4 1 2 3 4 5 ® (Audyssey Auto Setup) Turn on the TV and subwoofer 1 power. 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. For best results, we recomme
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) About setup microphone placement Prepare the setup microphone Set up the remote control unit 3 1 Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone n Set up the zone mode successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening and place it in the main listening position. Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to M area, as shown in GExample qH. For best results, we recommend Whe
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Simple version Basic version Advanced version Information ® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Preparation Detection & Measurement Measurement (Main listening position) (2nd – 8th listening position) • In STEP 2, you will perform measurements at the • In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at Connect the setup microphone to the The detected speakers are displayed. main listening position. multiple positions (two to eight positions) other 4 7 SETUP MIC jack of this u
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Finish Calculation Check Store Unplug the setup microphone from Select “Store” and then press ENTER. Use ui to select the item you want STEP3 On the screen, use ui 11 12 14 15 Save the measurement results. the unit’s SETUP MIC jack. to check, and then press ENTER. to select “Next → Calculation”, and AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP then press ENTER. ® AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP Set Dynamic Volume . Measuring results are analyzed, and the STEP6 Sto
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Simple version Basic version Advanced version Information Error messages ® An error message is displayed if Audyssey Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. S ubwoofer level error message and how to adjust If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform Audyssey Auto Setup over again. The optimal level of each subwoofer channel for Audyssey Auto Setup measurement is 75 dB. During subwoofer l
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Error messages Parameter Check Adjust the volume control on your subwoofer so that Select “SW Test Start” and then press ENTER. This function enables you to check the measurement results and 2 3 Subwoofer level measurement begins. the measured level is within the 72 to 78 dB range. equalizer characteristics after Audyssey Auto Setup. During measuring, a “Testing …” message is displayed. AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP The measured level appears on the level indicator after about Use ui to select “Param
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Simple version Basic version Advanced version Information 1 2 3 4 5 5 Play back disc W hen power is switched to standby Press BD to switch an input source Press POWER OFF. 1 for a player used for playback. GPower indicator status in standby modeH Play the component connected to • Normal standby : Off 2 • When “HDMI Control” – “Control” is set to this unit. “ON” : Red Make the necessary settings on the • When “Network Standby” is set to “ON” : player (language setting, subtitles Red setting
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Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 15 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 28 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround Mode) vpage 50 n Refer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices. Audio and Video Connection Playback TV vpage 17, 18 – Blu-ray Disc player vpage 17, 18 vpage 29 DVD player vpage 17, 19 vpage 29 Set-top box (Satellit
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Simple version Basic version Advanced version Information Connections GFlow of video signals for ZONE2H Important information This unit Monitor • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type Video device according to the components to be connected. • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending on the connection method. Refer to each description for more information. • Select the cables (sold separately) acco
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About HDMI cables Important information • When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is connected, use a cable compatible “High Speed Examples of screen display HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • Menu screen • Status display screen • When the ARC function is used, connect a device with a ”Standard HDMI cable with Ethernet” or “High When the input source is When the volume is adjusted Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” for HDMI 1.4a. switched HDMI control function (v
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Simple version Basic version Advanced version Information Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Cables used for connections Audio and video cable (sold separately) • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. HDMI cable • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color transmission, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and d
