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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1404/484
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 2 ~ PAGE 50, 98 ~ 102 POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 2, 51 ~ PAGE 102
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU PERSONNEL. FOND. The lightnin
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed should be read before the product is operated. so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where should be retained for future reference. they exit from
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ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON 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. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. TABLE OF CONTENTS B
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ENGLISH 2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION 0.3 ft (10 cm) or more Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps: • Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power cord and input/output connection cords. • Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antenn
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ENGLISH 5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). #0 @9 @8@7@6@5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0!9 !8 !7 yi! !0 3 q w e r t u o !1 !2 !4 !5 !6 q Power operation switch ..............................................(17, 26, 42) !6 TONE CONTROL button..........................................................(28) w Headphones jack (PHONES)....................................................(29) !7 CH VOL button ................
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ENGLISH Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal LED (indicator) .............................(22, 25) transmitter .........................................(15) POWER buttons ....................(17, 22~26) SURROUND buttons .............(28, 33, 38) Input source selector buttons ..................................(22~25, 27) Tuner system/ System buttons .....................(21, 43, 44) Mode selector s
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ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these steps. Step 1 (page 8 to 14) Choose the best location to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. Step 2 (page 15) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. Step 3 (page 16 to 20) Finally, setting up the system. 7 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS 2 Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker syst
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R R L ENGLISH 8 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been • Note that binding pin plug cords together with power cords or completed. placing them near a power transformer will result in generating • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with hum or other noise. left, right with right). • Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in equipment is used independently
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ENGLISH Connecting the video equipments To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in sound quality. TV or DBS tuner Connecting a TV/DBS tuner MONITOR OUT AUDIO DIGITAL B • Connect the TV’s video input jack (VIDEO VIDEO TV/DBS OUT OUT R L OUT OPTICAL INPUT) to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT • Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack jack using a 75 Ω /ohms video coaxial pin VIDEO (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the (yellow) TV/
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ENGLISH Connecting a Video game equipment Video game • Connect the Video game equipment’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks. OUTPUT R L VIDEO OUT R L L R Connecting a Video Camera equipment Video camera • Connect the Video Camera equipment’s output jacks to this OUTPUT unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks. R L VIDEO OUT R L The V. AUX terminal is covered with a cap. Remove this LINE OUT cap in order to use the terminal. (See page 4 for instructions on removing the cap.) VIDEO OUT Connecting
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ENGLISH Connecting the antenna terminals AM LOOP ANTENNA (An Accessory) DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION FM ANTENNA 75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA FM INDOOR GROUND ANTENNA (An Accessory) AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas Connect to the AM antenna terminals. 1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the 3. Return the lever. conductor. 1 2 3 Remove the vinyl tie and take out the Bend in the reverse connection line. direction. 4 Note to CATV system installer: a. With the anten
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ENGLISH Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like Speaker Impedance polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). Mismatching of polarities will • When speaker systems A and B are use separately, speakers with an result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, impedance of 6 to 16 Ω /ohms can be connected for use as front speakers. and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • Be careful when using
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ENGLISH Protector circuit • This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker outp
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ENGLISH 9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before using the remote control unit. Range of operation of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown on the diagram at the left. NOTES: • The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet / 7 meters, but this distance will shorten or operation will become difficult if there are obstacles between the remote cont
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ENGLISH 10 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 9 to 14), make the various settings described below on the display. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the this unit. Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”. 1 Use the following buttons to set up the system: 2 SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup on the display. CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1) Pr
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ENGLISH Before setting up the system Check that all the components are correct, then press the POWER operation switch on the main unit or the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. 1 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. 2 *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the speaker configuration set up. 3 NOTE: Press the S
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ENGLISH NOTE: • When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround speakers. Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting. 4 (Initial) YES NO 4 S.WOOFER YES (left) button (right) button Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the settings and switch to the SUBWOOFER MODE setting. • Parameters Large…… Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz. Small…… Select this when using speakers
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ENGLISH Setting the speaker distance Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time. FL Center FR Preparations: Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers (L1 to L3 on the diagram at the right). L1: Distance from center speaker to listening position L1 Listening L2 L2: Distance from front speakers to listening position position L3: Distance from surround speakers to listening position L3 CAUTION: SL SR Set the center speaker
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ENGLISH Setting the Digital In assignment Input the type of components connected to the digital input terminals. Use the (left) and (right) buttons to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL input (COAXIAL) 1 terminal. (Initial) CD DVD TV VCR V.AUX CDR OFF 9 COAX DVD (left) button (right) button • Select “OFF” if nothing is connected. Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch the optical input (OPT) setting. Use the (left) and (right) buttons to assign the input function connecte
