Denon AVR-1312 Owner's Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-1312Owner’s ManualBasic versionAdvanced versionInformation

7Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player•You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. •Select the connector to use and connect the

8Connecting a digital camcorder•You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder.•For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDM

9Connecting 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 i

10Connecting an antenna•Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts.•After connecting th

11Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player (vpage12) n Playing a portable player (vpage12) n Playing an iPod (vpage13)

12Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD playerThe following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD player.1Prepare for playback.q Tu

13Playing an iPodIf you use a separately sold DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W), you will be able to play back

14Playing an iPod•To play back compressed audio with extended bass or treble reproduction, we recommend playback in RESTORER mode (vpage41). The def

15Playing an iPodWhen using an ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W1Prepare for playback.q Connect the DENON control dock for iPod to this unit (vpage

16Playing an iPod niPod operationOperation buttons FunctionSTATUSCheck of title name/artist name/ album name (in Browse mode)SEARCH(Press and release

In SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERV

17Tuning in radio stationsListening to FM/AM broadcasts1Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”.2Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”.FMWhen li

18Tuning in radio stations nListening to preset stations1Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G).[TUNING / ][ CH+/- ]TuningPreset[ BAN

19TP (Traffic Program)TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area

20 nTuner (FM/AM) operationOperation buttons FunctionSEARCH RDS searchBAND FM/AM switchingMEMORY Preset memory registrationSHIFT Preset channel block

21•Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input signal. For details, see “Types of input

22Standard playback nSurround playback of 2-channel sources1Playing the source (vpage 12 – 17).2Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround

23Multi channel stereo playbackThis mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.1Playing the source (vpage 12 – 17).2Press SURROUND 0 or SU

Advancedversion24F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) vpage25F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage28F How to make detailed

25Here we describe the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the installation, connection and s

26Connect•For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 2 “Connecting the speakers”.•For the method of connecting the TV, see C page

IIn NOTES ON USEWARNINGS•Avoid high temperatures.Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.•Handle the power cord carefully.Hold

27Connect2.1-channel / 2-channel connectionSWFL FR2-channel connectionFor 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers.NOTE•For speaker cable connec

28 n Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage28) n Sleep timer function (vpage29) n Quick select function (vpage29) n Various memory functions (

29Convenient functionsSleep timer functionThe power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed.This is convenient for playing sourc

30Menu mapFor 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

31Examples of menu and front displayBelow we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window.Menu display Front

32Input SetupPerform settings related to input source playback.•You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed.Men

33Input SetupSetting items Setting detailsOPTICALSet this to change the optical input connectors assigned to the input sources.BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME

34Auto PresetUse the auto preset function to program radio stations.Setting items Setting detailsStartStart the auto preset process.TUNER If an FM sta

35Input SetupSource Level Default settings are underlined.Setting items Setting detailsSource LevelThis function corrects the playback level of the se

36Option SetupMake various option settings.Menu operation1Press MENU.The menu is displayed on the TV screen.2Use ui to select “Option Setup”, and then

1Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After re

37Option SetupOther Setup Default settings are underlined.Make various other settings.Setting items Setting detailsHDMI Audio OutSelect HDMI audio out

38Adjusting the sound field effectsThe sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjus

39Adjusting the sound field effectsSetting items Setting detailsCenter ImageAssign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sou

40Adjusting the sound field effectsTone around items indicate the settings made upon purchase.Adjust the tonal quality of the sound.1Press TONE.[

41Adjusting the sound field effectsRESTORER around items indicate the settings made upon purchase.Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows

42InformationInformation on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display.The informatio

43Other settingsSwitching between PAL and NTSC signal formatsSet the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using.•The factory setting i

Information44F Part names and functions vpage45F Other information vpage50F Troubleshooting vpage58F Specifications vpage60F Index vpage

45Front panelFor buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).Q2Q3Q5 Q4 Q1Q0 oiQ6 Q7 Q9Q8 W0utr yewqq Power operation button

46Displayy tuioQ0Q1Q2wq e rq Decoder indicatorsThese light when the respective decoders are operating.w Input signal indicatorse Information displayTh

2FeaturesFully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5ch)The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces high-

47Rear panelSee the page indicated in parentheses ( ).qw etryi uoQ0q PRE OUT connectors ············································· (C 3, 26, 27)w S

48Remote control unitFor buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).qwertQ0yuioQ1Q2Q3Q5Q6W4W8W7W6W0Q8W1Q7Q9W2W3W5Q4q Power

49Remote control unitInserting the batteriesq Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.w Load the two batteries properly as i

50Other information n Trademark information (vpage50) n Surround (vpage51) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage55) n Expl

51SurroundThis unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same s

52SurroundSurround mode (vpage21)Audio Adjust (vpage38)Tone (vpage40)RESTORER z7 (vpage41)AFDM z6 (vpage39)SB CH OUT (vpage39)Subwoofer (vpage

53Surround nTypes of input signals, and corresponding surround modesThis table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check

54SurroundSurround mode (vpage21)NOTEInput signal types and formatsANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITALPCM (multi ch)PCM (2ch)DTS-HD Master Audi

55Relationship between video signals and monitor outputInput connector Output connector Menu displayedHDMI S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEOA A A A

56Explanation of termsAAdobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 colorLike “x.v.Color”, each of these color spaces defines a palette of available colors that is la

Basicversion3F Connections vpage4F Playback (Basic operation) vpage11F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage21Connectionvpage5, 7

57MMP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3)This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, using the “MPEG-1” video compression standard. It co

58TroubleshootingIf a problem should arise, first check the following:1. Are the connections correct?2. Is the set being operated as described in the o

59GAudioHSymptom Cause/Solution PageAudio is not output. •Check the connections for all devices.•Check the speaker connections and configurations.•C

60Resetting the microprocessorPerform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed.When the microprocessor is reset,

61 v Numerics2.1-channel ··················································· 25, 273D ································································

62DimensionsUnit : mm338.5382.015.0 147.0 162.0435.021.5 22.0Weight : 8.9 kgBasic versionAdvanced versionInformationInformation

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4Important information•Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type according to the devices to be conne

5Cables used for connectionsAudio and video cable (sold separately)HDMI cable•This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital aud

6Connecting an HDMI-compatible device•When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cabl