Denon AVR-1912 Owner's Manual

INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVERAVR-1912Owner’s ManualBasic versionAdvanced versionInformation

7Connecting 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

97Input SetupPreset NameAssign name to a preset memory.Setting items Setting detailsBlockSelect the preset memory block.TUNERA / B / C / D / E / F / G

98Input AssignExamples of “Input Assign” menu screen displaysThis screen appears when the “Input Setup” – “each input source” – “Input Assign” menu is

99Input SetupVideo Default settings are underlined.Set the source video. z “BD”, “TV”, “GAME1” or “GAME2” can be set when “HDMI” (vpage 98) or “Comp

100Input Mode (Audio) Default settings are underlined.The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source.Setting items Set

101Playback Mode Default settings are underlined. nInput source : “DOCK”Setting items Setting detailsRepeatMake settings for repeat mode.DOCKAll : All

102Operating the connected devices by remote control unitRegistering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit enables you to operate devic

103Registering preset codesWhen preset codes are registered in the included remote control unit, it can then be used to operate any devices you have,

1046Pressing ui, select the rst letter of the device brand name. Then press ENTER.1ABCDERemoteSetupGuide[1/4]Please select thefirst letter of thebran

105Registering preset codes14Either of the screens below is displayed. qSelected code is not matchedPlease try other codes.RemoteSetupGuide•The scree

106 nDVD recorder (DVR) / Personal video recorder (PVR) / Video cassette recorder (VCR) operationOperation buttons FunctionCH +, – Switch channels (u

8Connecting 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

107Specifying the zone used with the main remote control unitWhen the ZONE SELECT button is pressed, only the set zone can be operated with the remote

Information108F Part names and functions vpage109F Other information vpage114F Troubleshooting vpage123F Specifications vpage127F Index v

109Front panelFor buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).Q3Q4 Q2Q1 Q0oiQ5 Q6 Q7 Q8 W0Q9 W1 W2utr yewqq Power operation

110Displayu yioQ0Q1Q2Q3Q4wq e r tq Decoder indicatorsThese light when the respective decoders are operating.w Input signal indicatorse Information dis

111Rear panelSee the page indicated in parentheses ( ).q w e r t y uiQ0 oQ1q FM/AM antenna terminals ·················································

112Remote control unitFor buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).qwertyuioQ0Q1Q2Q3Q6Q8Q7W9W8W7W6W2W1W0Q9W3W4W5Q4Q5q ZON

113Remote control unitInserting the batteriesq Slide the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.w Load the two batteries properly as i

114Other information n Trademark information (vpage114) n Surround (vpage115) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage119) n

115SurroundThis unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same

116SurroundSurround mode (vpage44)Surr.Parameter (vpage76)Tone z15 (vpage78)Audyssey Settingsz17 (vpage78)RESTORER z20 (vpage80)Height Gain (vp

9Connecting a digital camcorder•You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder.•For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDM

117Surround nTypes of input signals, and corresponding surround modesThis table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check

118SurroundSurround mode (vpage44)NOTEInput signal types and formatsANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITALPCM (multi ch)PCM (2ch)DTS-HD Master Aud

119Relationship between video signals and monitor outputInput connector Output connector Menu displayedHDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI VIDEO HDMI VI

120Explanation of termsAAdobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 colorLike “x.v.Color”, each of these color spaces defines a palette of available colors that is l

121DTS ExpressDTS Express is an audio format supporting low bit rates (max. 5.1 channels, 24 to 256 kbps).DTS-HDThis audio technology provides higher

122Explanation of termsWWindows Media DRMThis is a copyright protection technology developed by Microsoft.Content providers are using the digital righ

123TroubleshootingIf a problem should arise, first check the following:1. Are the connections correct?2. Is the set being operated as described in the

124GAudioHSymptom Cause/Solution PageAudio is not output. •Check the connections for all devices.•Check the speaker connections and configurations.•

125GInternet radio / Media server / iPod / USB memory device / Flickr / Last.fm / NapsterHSymptom Cause/Solution PageWhen a USB memory device is conne

126GAirPlayHSymptom Cause/Solution PageThe AirPlay icon is not displayed in iTunes or on the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. •This unit and the computer or

10Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB portYou can enjoy music stored on an iPod or USB memory device.Cables used for connectionsTo conn

127Specifications n Audio section•Power amplifierRated output: Front:90 W + 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)125 W + 125 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz with

128 v Numerics2.1-channel ························································· 542ch Direct/Stereo ··············································

129 v PPanorama ··························································· 76Parameter Check ················································ 19Party

130DimensionsUnit : mm338.5382.016.0 151.0167.0435.021.5 22.0Weight : 10.2 kgBasic versionAdvanced versionInformationInformation

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11Connecting an antenna•Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts.•After connecting th

12Connecting to a home network (LAN)•This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files stored on a computer and music content such as th

13The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is call

142Set up the subwoofer If using a subwoofer capable of the following adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below. n When using a subwoofer with

15STEP 1PreparationSTEP 2Detect & Measure (Main)Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup)4Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of this

16STEP 4CalculateSet up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup)•In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions (two to eight positions) other

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

17Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup)15Select “Store” and then press ENTER.Save the measurement results. Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ XTStoreNow stor

18Error messagesNOTE•An error message is displayed if Audyssey® Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environme

19Parameter CheckThis function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey® Auto Setup.1Use ui to select

20Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player (vpage21) n Playing a CD player (vpage21) n Playing an iPod (vpage22) n Tun

21Adjusting the master volumeUse M df to adjust the volume. n When the “Volume Display” setting (vpage92) is “Relative”GAdjustable rangeH – – – –80.

22Playing an iPodThere are two methods for iPod playback.q Use a DENON control dock for iPod to play back.You can play back both video, photo and audi

23Playing an iPod nViewing videos on an iPod in the Browse modeWhen an iPod equipped with a video function is connected to a DENON ASD-11R control doc

24wConnect an iPod directly to the USB port to play backYou can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port

25 niPod operationOperation buttons FunctionMENU Amp menuuio pCursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui) / Manual search (Press and hold, ui)ENTER (

26Tuning in radio stationsListening to FM/AM broadcasts1Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”.2Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”.FMWhen li

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

27Tuning in radio stations nListening to preset stations1Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G).TUNERAUTO[MEMORY]BandMemory[ ] Mode[

28Tuning in radio stationsPTY (Program Type)PTY identifies the type of RDS program.The program types and their displays are as follows:NEWS News WEATHE

29Tuning in radio stationsRT (Radio Text)RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on thedisplay.“RT” appears on the display when radio

30Playing a network audioFollow this procedure to play Internet radio stations or music or still picture (JPEG) files stored on a computer.Important in

31Playing a network audioGCompatible formatsHInternet radio Media server z1WMA (Windows Media Audio)P PMP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)P PWAVPMPEG-4 AACPz2F

32Playing a network audioListening to internet radio1Prepare for playback.q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage12 “

33Playing a network audio nSearching stations by keyword (Alphabetic strings)1Press ui to select “Search by Keyword”, then press ENTER or p.Stationan

34Playing a network audio nRegistering internet radio stations as your favoritesFavorites are listed at the top of the menu screen, so when a station

35Playing a network audioPlaying files stored on a computerUse this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists.1Prepare for playback.q Chec

36Playing a network audioViewing photographs on the Flickr site You can view photographs shared by particular users, or all of the photographs shared

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

37 nFlickr operationOperation buttons FunctionINTERNET RADIO VLast played internet radio stationPRESET 1 – 3 Preset channel (1 – 3) selectionCH +, –

38How to listen to Last.fm on this unitLast.fm radio is not available in all countries. Please check www.last.fm/hardware for more information. You’ll

39Playing a network audio8Menu items on playback screen.Love this trackLoving tracks improves your Last.fm recommendations, and you can optionally sha

40Listening to Napster1Prepare for playback.q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage12 “Connecting to a home network (

41 nNapster operationOperation buttons FunctionINTERNET RADIO VLast played internet radio stationPRESET 1 – 3 Preset channel (1 – 3) selectionCH +, –

42Playing a USB memory devicePlaying back music or still picture (JPEG) files recorded on a USB memory device.Important information nUSB memory devices

43Playing files stored on USB memory devices1Connect the USB memory device to the USB port (vpage 10 “Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the U

44Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode)This unit can play input audio signals in multi-channel surround mode or in stereo mode.Select a listening

45Selecting a listening modeOperation buttonInput signal Listening mode 2-channel z1STEREODOLBY PLgx Game z2DOLBY PLg Game z2DOLBY PLgz Height z2MULTI

46Selecting a listening mode nDescription of listening mode typesDolby listening modeListening mode type DescriptionDOLBY PLgxz1This mode can be selec

2FeaturesFully discrete, identical quality and power for all 7 channels (125 W x 7ch)The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces high-

47Selecting a listening modeDENON original listening modeListening mode type DescriptionMULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from al

Advancedversion48F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) vpage49F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage58F Playback in ZONE2 (Sep

49This section provides the installation, connection, and setup methods of speaker systems other than the 7.1-channel system with surround back speake

50InstallWhen 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installedFL FRCSBSLSRSWz1z2Listening positionz1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 90˚ – 110˚ GSpeaker abbreviationsHFL Front

51Connect•For the method of connecting 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers, see C page 6 “Connecting the speakers”.•For the method of co

52Connect6.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connectionIf using only one surround back speaker (with a 6.1-channel connection), connect to the “L” sid

53FL FRCSLSRSW5.1-channel connectionTo perform 5.1-channel playback, set “Amp Assign” to “NORMAL” in steps 3 and 4 for “Set up “Amp Assign”” (vpage56

54ConnectFront A/B connectionYou can connect a second set of speakers to this unit and use them for playback.In this case, set “Amp Assign” to “Front

55ConnectBi-Amp connectionYou can use the front speakers via the bi-amp connection. A bi-amp connection is to connect separate amplifiers to the tweete

561Set up the remote control unit n Set up the zone mode Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to J (MAIN ZONE). The J indicator lights. Press

Basicversion3F Connections vpage4F Settings vpage13F Playback (Basic operation) vpage20F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage4

57Set up speakers7Set up “Channel Select”Use ui to select “Channel Select”, and then press ENTER.Subwoofer MeasureChannel Select[RETURN] ReturnMultEQ

58 n HDMI control function (vpage58) n Sleep timer function (vpage59) n Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage60) n Quick select function (vpa

59Convenient functionsNOTE•When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”, it consumes more standby power.•The HDMI control function controls operations of a TV

60Convenient functionsAdjusting the volume of the speakersYou can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your ta

61Convenient functionsQuick select functionAll of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. By memorizing frequently used settings, you can qu

62Convenient functionsAirPlayEnjoy music from your iTunes library with DENON quality sound anywhere in your home.Use the Apple Remote appz for iPhone,

63Party mode functionThe same network audio (Internet radio, Media server or iPod DIRECT) can be played on multiple DENON products equipped with the P

64Zone Management functionThe status of devices connected to the same network can be displayed. Additionally, network menu browsers and volume control

65Operating a media controller to play music and still pictures•Perform this procedure using a media controller conforming to the DLNA (Digital Livin

66Web control functionYou can operate this unit using a browser.1Switch the “Network Standby” setting to “ON”. (vpage 90).2Check the IP address of thi

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

67Convenient functionsGExample 2H Web configuration screenTop Menu Link SetupFriendly Name EditBack Top MenuON OFFWeb Controller Config.DENON:[AVR-1912

68Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) •You can operate this unit so as to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2) other than the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit i

69Quick select functionIt is also possible to save four settings for ZONE2. nSaving the settings1Set the items below to the settings you want to save.

70Menu 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

71Examples of menu screen displaysTypical examples are described below.GExample 1H Menu selection screen (Top menu)Speaker SetupHDMI SetupAudio SetupN

72Examples 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

73Inputting characters You can change the names as desired using the “Preset Name” (vpage 97), “Rename” (vpage 100), “Napster Account” (vpage 91),

74Inputting characters 10 Key input screen nDisplay of a 10 Key input screenDefaultTUNERCDBDDVDTVSAT/CBLTUNERCDBDDVDTVSAT/CBLRename[1/2]Input[CH+] Ins

75Audio AdjustThe sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the si

76Surr.ParameterDefault settings are underlined.Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signa

5Important informationExamples of screen display•Menu screen •Status display screenWhen the input source is switched.When the volume is adjusted.Aud

77Audio AdjustSetting items Setting detailsHeight GainControl the front height channel volume.Low : Reduce the front height channel volume.Middle : Fr

78Audio AdjustToneAdjust the tonal quality of the sound.Setting items Setting detailsTone ControlSet the tone control function to “ON” and “OFF”.ON :

79Audio AdjustSetting items Setting detailsDynamic EQ®Solve the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account h

80Audio AdjustRESTORERCompressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal c

81InformationShow information about receiver settings, input signals, etc.Items Setting detailsStatusShow information about current settings. n MAIN Z

82System SetupSet when changing Audyssey® Auto Setup settings, or when changing the audio, video, display or other settings.•If you change the speake

83Speaker SetupDefault settings are underlined.Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey® Auto Setup.•If

84System SetupSetting items Setting detailsSpeaker Config.(Continued)F.Height : Set the presence and size of the front height speakers.•Large : Use a

85System SetupSetting items Setting detailsChannel LevelSet the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each speaker.Test Tone S

86System SetupHDMI Setup Default settings are underlined.Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.Setting items Setting detailsAuto Lip SyncMake auto

6Connecting an HDMI-compatible deviceYou can connect up to seven HDMI-compatible devices (6-inputs/1-output) to the unit.HDMI functionThis unit suppor

87System SetupAudio SetupDefault settings are underlined.Make settings for audio playback.Setting items Setting details2ch Direct/StereoSelect the met

88Network SetupDefault settings are underlined.Make network settings.Setting items Setting detailsNetwork Connect.Make settings for wired LAN.Only set

89System SetupSetting items Setting detailsNetwork Connect.(Continued)Proxy settings : Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy s

90System SetupSetting items Setting detailsOtherNetwork function on/off setting during standby, and PC language setting.Network Standby : Set the netw

91System SetupSetting items Setting detailsOther(Continued)Notification : Sets the display of a notification message when the latest firmware is released

92System SetupOption SetupDefault settings are underlined.Make various other settings.Setting items Setting detailsVolume ControlSet the MAIN ZONE (ro

93System SetupSetting items Setting detailsGUIMake the settings related to displays on the TV screen.Screensaver : Make screensaver settings.•ON : Th

94System SetupSetting items Setting detailsDimmerAdjust the display brightness of this unit.Bright : Normal display brightness.Dim : Reduced display b

95System SetupNotes concerning use of “Firmware Update” and “Add New Feature”•In order to use these functions, you must have the correct system requi

96Input SetupPerform settings related to input source playback.•You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed.Men