Denon AVR 1908 Owners Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1908
Owner’s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
Manuale delle istruzioni
Manual del usuario
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning
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n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CAUTION:

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect
declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: the plug from the wall socket outlet.
CAUTION EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Following the provisions of 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC Directive.
the unit and must be within easy access by the user.
DO NOT OPEN • ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG
Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt, auf das VORSICHT:
CAUTION: sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den folgenden Standards entspricht: Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen,
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und EN61000-3-3. ziehen Sie bitte den Stecker aus der Wandsteckdose.
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive 2006/95/EC und 2004/108/EC. Der Netzstecker wird verwendet, um die Stromversorgung zum
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE Gerät völlig zu unterbrechen; er muss für den Benutzer gut und
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que l’appareil, auquel se einfach zu erreichen sein.
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of réfère cette déclaration, est conforme aux standards suivants:
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-3-3. PRECAUTION:
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric D’après les dispositions de la Directive 2006/95/EC et 2004/108/EC. Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur,
shock to persons. débranchez la prise de la prise murale.
• DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo prodotto, al quale la
La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement
to alert the user to the presence of important operating nostra dichiarazione si riferisce, è conforme alle seguenti normative: l’alimentation de l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000-3-3. facilement.
accompanying the appliance.
In conformità con le condizioni delle direttive 2006/95/EC e 2004/108/EC.
ATTENZIONE:
WARNING: QUESTO PRODOTTO E’ CONFORME
Per scollegare completamente questo prodotto dalla rete di
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548
alimentazione elettrica, scollegare la spina dalla relativa presa a muro.
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD La spina di rete viene utilizzata per interrompere completamente
Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que este producto al
l’alimentazione all’unità e deve essere facilmente accessibile
que hace referencia esta declaración, está conforme con los siguientes
estándares: all’utente.
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y EN61000-3-3. PRECAUCIÓN:
Siguiendo las provisiones de las Directivas 2006/95/EC y 2004/108/EC.
Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentación
• EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de la pared.
Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid dat dit produkt, El enchufe de la alimentación eléctrica se utiliza para interrumpir por
waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, in overeenstemming is met de completo el suministro de alimentación eléctrica a la unidad y debe
volgende normen:
de encontrarse en un lugar al que el usuario tenga fácil acceso.
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 en EN61000-3-3.
Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtlijnen 2006/95/EC en 2004/108/EC. WAARSCHUWING:
• ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG Om de voeding van dit product volledig te onderbreken moet de
Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt, vilken detta intyg stekker uit het stopcontact worden getrokken.
avser, uppfyller följande standarder: De netstekker wordt gebruikt om de stroomtoevoer naar het toestel
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN61000-3-3. volledig te onderbreken en moet voor de gebruiker gemakkelijk
Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 2006/95/EC och 2004/108/EC. bereikbaar zijn.
DENON EUROPE FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT:
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An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal, från nätet.
D-41334 Germany
Stickproppen används för att helt bryta strömförsörjningen till
apparaten, och den måste vara lättillgänglig för användaren.
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n NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO /
NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN
CAUTION:
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.
• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.
ACHTUNG:
• Die Belüftung sollte auf keinen Fall durch das Abdecken der Belüftungsöffnungen durch
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit. Gegenstände wie beispielsweise Zeitungen, Tischtücher, Vorhänge o. Ä. behindert
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Lassen Sie keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen. werden.
• Avoid high temperatures. • Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub • Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil. • Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei direkte Feuerquellen wie beispielsweise angezündete
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. fern. • Non inserite corpi estranei all’interno dell’unità. Kerzen aufgestellt werden.
• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen. • Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière. • No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo. • Bitte beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der Batterien die örtlich geltenden
Beachten Sie, dass eine ausreichende Belüftung gewährleistet • Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua e dalla • Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat vallen. Umweltbestimmungen.
wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird. polvere. • Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in i apparaten. • Das Gerät sollte keiner tropfenden oder spritzenden Flüssigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
• Eviter des températures élevées. • Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y polvo. • Auf dem Gerät sollten keine mit Flüssigkeit gefüllten Behälter wie beispielsweise Vasen
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de • Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het apparaat aufgestellt werden.
l’installation sur une étagère. binnendringen.
• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature elevate. • Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm. ATTENTION:
Assicuratevi che vi sia un’adeguata dispersione del calore • La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en recouvrant les ouvertures de la ventilation avec des
quando installate l’unità in un mobile per componenti audio. objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus, etc.
• Evite altas temperaturas. • Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit être placée sur l’appareil.
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor cuando está • Veillez à respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque vous jetez les piles usagées.
instalado en la consola. • L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à l’humidité.
• Vermijd hoge temperaturen. • Ne pas poser d’objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase, sur l’appareil.
Zorg er bij installatie in een audiorack voor, dat de door • Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in
het toestel geproduceerde warmte goed kan worden ATTENZIONE:
contact with the unit. • Le aperture di ventilazione non devono essere ostruite coprendole con oggetti, quali
afgevoerd. • Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden, Benzin oder
• Undvik höga temperaturer. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long giornali, tovaglie, tende e così via.
Verdünnungsmitteln in Berührung kommen. • Non posizionate sull’unità fiamme libere, come ad esempio candele accese.
Se till att det finns möjlighet till god värmeavledning vid periods of time. • Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et
montering i ett rack. • Wenn das Gerät längere Zeit nicht verwendet werden soll, • Prestate attenzione agli aspetti legati alla tutela dell’ambiente nello smaltimento delle
un diluant avec l’appareil. batterie.
trennen Sie das Netzkabel vom Netzstecker. • Assicuratevi che l’unità non entri in contatto con insetticidi,
• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil n’est • L’apparecchiatura non deve essere esposta a gocciolii o spruzzi.
benzolo o solventi. • Non posizionate sull’unità alcun oggetto contenente liquidi, come ad esempio i vasi.
pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes. • No permita el contacto de insecticidas, gasolina y diluyentes
• Scollegate il cavo di alimentazione quando prevedete di non
utilizzare l’unità per un lungo periodo di tempo.
con el equipo. PRECAUCIÓN:
• Voorkom dat insecticiden, benzeen of verfverdunner met dit • La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida por haberse cubierto las aperturas con objetos
• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no utilice el equipo toestel in contact komen. como periódicos, manteles, cortinas, etc.
por mucho tiempo. • Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk, bensen och • No debe colocarse sobre el aparato ninguna fuente inflamable sin protección, como velas
• Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkontakt wanneer het thinner kommer i kontakt med apparatens hölje. encendidas.
apparaat gedurende een lange periode niet wordt gebruikt.
• A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas, respete la normativa para el cuidado del medio
• Koppla loss nätkabeln om apparaten inte kommer att
ambiente.
användas i lång tid.
• No exponer el aparato al goteo o salpicaduras cuando se utilice.
• Handle the power cord carefully. • No colocar sobre el aparato objetos llenos de líquido, como jarros.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um. WAARSCHUWING:
Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie den Stecker • De ventilatie mag niet worden belemmerd door de ventilatieopeningen af te dekken met
herausziehen. bijvoorbeeld kranten, een tafelkleed, gordijnen, enz.
• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution. • Plaats geen open vlammen, bijvoorbeeld een brandende kaars, op het apparaat.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon. • Houd u steeds aan de milieuvoorschriften wanneer u gebruikte batterijen wegdoet.
• Manneggiate il cavo di alimentazione con attenzione. • Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan druppels of spatten.
Tenete ferma la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla presa. • Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way. • Plaats geen voorwerpen gevuld met water, bijvoorbeeld een vaas, op het apparaat.
• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado. * (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)
• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät auseinander zu nehmen
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el cordón de • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. oder zu verändern. OBSERVERA:
energía. • Decken Sie den Lüftungsbereich nicht ab. • Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une manière ou • Ventilationen bör inte förhindras genom att täcka för ventilationsöppningarna med föremål
• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig. • Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération. d’une autre. såsom tidningar, bordsdukar, gardiner osv.
Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer deze moet • Non coprite i fori di ventilazione. • Non smontate né modificate l’unità in alcun modo. • Inga blottade brandkällor, såsom tända ljus, får placeras på apparaten.
worden aan- of losgekoppeld. • No obstruya los orificios de ventilación. • Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera. • Tänk på miljöaspekterna när du bortskaffar batterier.
• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt. • De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden beblokkeerd. • Dit toestel mag niet gedemonteerd of aangepast worden. • Apparaten får inte utsättas för vätska.
Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget. • Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna. • Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga om den. • Placera inte föremål fyllda med vätska, t.ex. vaser, på apparaten.
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A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials
in accordance with the local recycling regulations.
When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local
regulations concerning battery disposal.
This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product
according to the WEEE directive.
HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:

Das Verpackungsmaterial dieses Produktes ist zum Recyceln geeignet und kann wieder verwendet werden. Bitte
entsorgen Sie alle Materialien entsprechend der örtlichen Recycling-Vorschriften.
Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung des Gerätes die örtlichen Vorschriften und Bestimmungen.
Die Batterien dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll geworfen oder verbrannt werden; bitte entsorgen Sie die Batterien gemäß
der örtlichen Vorschriften.
Dieses Produkt und das im Lieferumfang enthaltene Zubehör (mit Ausnahme der Batterien!) entsprechen der WEEE-
Direktive.
UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:

Les matériaux d’emballage de ce produit sont recyclables et peuvent être réutilisés. Veuillez disposer des matériaux
conformément aux lois sur le recyclage en vigueur.
Lorsque vous mettez cet appareil au rebut, respectez les lois ou réglementations en vigueur.
Les piles ne doivent jamais être jetées ou incinérées, mais mises au rebut conformément aux lois en vigueur sur la
mise au rebut des piles.
Ce produit et les accessoires inclus, à l’exception des piles, sont des produits conformes à la directive DEEE.
NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO:

I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformemente alle
normative locali sul riciclaggio.
Per lo smaltimento dell’unità, osservare le normative o le leggi locali in vigore.
Non gettare le batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici.
Questo prodotto e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio sono applicabili alla direttiva RAEE, ad eccezione delle batterie.
ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:

Los materiales de embalaje de este producto son reciclables y se pueden volver a utilizar. Disponga de estos materiales
siguiendo los reglamentos de reciclaje de su localidad.
Cuando se deshaga de la unidad, cumpla con las reglas o reglamentos locales.
Las pilas nunca deberán tirarse ni incinerarse. Deberá disponer de ellas siguiendo los reglamentos de su localidad
relacionados con los desperdicios químicos.
Este producto junto con los accesorios empaquetados es el producto aplicable a la directiva RAEE excepto pilas.
EEN AANTEKENING MET BETREKKING TOT DE RECYCLING:

Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht om zich van elk
afvalmateriaal te ontdoen volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften.
Volg voor het wegdoen van de speler de voorschriften voor de verwijdering van wit- en bruingoed op.
Batterijen mogen nooit worden weggegooid of verbrand, maar moeten volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften betreffende
chemisch afval worden verwijderd.
Op dit product en de meegeleverde accessoires, m.u.v. de batterijen is de richtlijn voor afgedankte elektrische en
elektronische apparaten (WEEE) van toepassing.
OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ÅTERVINNING:

Produktens emballage är återvinningsbart och kan återanvändas. Kassera det enligt lokala återvinningsbestämmelser.
När du kasserar enheten ska du göra det i överensstämmelse med lokala regler och bestämmelser.
Batterier får absolut inte kastas i soporna eller brännas. Kassera dem enligt lokala bestämmelser för kemiskt avfall.
Denna apparat och de tillbehör som levereras med den uppfyller gällande WEEE-direktiv, med undantag av
batterierna.
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Contents Menu Operations

Operations······················································································ 18
Input Setup
Settings Related to Playing Input Sources··································30
Example of Display of Default Values·········································· 18 Auto Preset···················································································30
Getting Started Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display····················· 19 Preset Skip····················································································30
Accessories·······················································································2 Menu Map······················································································20 Preset Name·················································································30
Cautions on Handling······································································3 Input Mode···················································································31
Cautions on Installation··································································3 Rename·························································································31
Auto Setup
About the Remote Control Unit·····················································3 Assign·····················································································31, 32
Inserting the Batteries·····································································3 Preparations···················································································21
iPod·······························································································32
Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit·································3 Auto Setup·····················································································22
Other·······················································································32, 33
Part Names and Functions······························································4 a Start Menu···············································································22
Front Panel······················································································4 Error Messages········································································23
Display····························································································4 s Option······················································································23 Surround Modes
Rear Panel·······················································································5 d Parameter Check······································································23 Standard Playback·········································································33
Remote Control Unit·······································································6 Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources······································33
Manual Setup Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)··············33
Connections DSP Simulation Playback·····························································34
Speaker Setup···············································································24
Stereo Playback·············································································34
Preparations·····················································································7 a Speaker Configuration······························································24
Direct Playback··············································································34
Cables Used for Connections·························································7 s Subwoofer Setup·····································································24
Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode············································34
Video Conversion Function······························································8 d Distance·············································································24, 25
On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and f Channel Level··········································································25
HDMI Output··················································································8 g Crossover Frequency·······························································25 Parameter
Speaker Connections······································································9 HDMI Setup····················································································26 a Surround Parameter···························································35, 36
Speaker Installation·········································································9 a HDMI Audio Setup···································································26 s Tone Control·············································································37
Speaker Connections································································ 9, 10 s HDMI Video Setup···································································26 d Room EQ·················································································37
Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors·························· 11 Audio Setup···················································································26 f RESTORER···············································································37
Connecting the Monitor································································ 12 a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level··························································26 g Night Mode··············································································38
Connecting the Playback Components······································· 12 s 2ch Direct/Stereo·······························································26, 27 h Audio Delay··············································································38
DVD Player···················································································· 12 d Dolby Digital Setup··································································27
CD Player······················································································ 13 f Auto Surround Mode·······························································27 Information
iPod®····························································································· 13 g Manual EQ···············································································27
Status·····························································································38
TV/CABLE Tuner············································································ 13 Option Setup··················································································28
Audio Input Signal·········································································38
Connecting the Recording Components····································· 14 a Amp Assign··············································································28
HDMI Information··········································································39
Video Cassette Recorder······························································ 14 s Volume Control········································································28
a HDMI Signal Information·························································39
CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck······································ 14 d Source Delete··········································································28
s HDMI Monitor Information······················································39
Connections to Other Devices······················································ 15 f On-Screen Display·····························································28, 29
Auto Surround Mode·····································································39
Video Camera / Game Console····················································· 15 g Quick Select Name··································································29
Quick Select···················································································39
Component with Multi-channel Output connectors······················ 15 h Remote ID Setup·····································································29
Preset Station················································································39
External Power Amplifier······························································· 15 j Display·····················································································29
Antenna terminals · ······································································ 16 k Setup Lock···············································································29
Connecting the Power Cord························································· 17
Once Connections are Completed··············································· 17

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Playback Amp Assign Connections and Operations
Getting Started
Preparations···················································································40 Settings with the Amp Assign Function································52, 53

Turning the Power On···································································40
Selecting the input source····························································40
Other Information·································································54 ~ 62
Getting Started
Operations During Playback··························································40
Playing Video and Audio Equipment············································41
Troubleshooting······································································ 63, 64 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper
Basic Operation·············································································41
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operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the
Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts··················································41
Specifications················································································ 65 product.
Basic Operation·············································································41
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)··································41
List of preset codes············································ End of this manual
Listening to Preset Stations··························································42
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RDS (Radio Data System)·····························································42

RDS Search···················································································43 Accessories
PTY Search····················································································43
Playback
TP Search······················································································43 Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
RT (Radio Text)···············································································44
iPod® Playback··············································································44 q Owner’s manual....................................................................... 1
Basic Operation·······································································44, 45 w Getting Started......................................................................... 1
Remote Control Amp Assign Information
Listening to Music········································································45 e Service station list.................................................................... 1

Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod··································45 r Remote control (RC-1078)........................................................ 1
t R6P/AA batteries...................................................................... 2
y FM indoor antenna................................................................... 1
Other Operations and Functions u AM loop antenna...................................................................... 1
Other Operations···········································································46 i Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 7.6 m)....................... 1
Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode)······················46
Convenient Functions···································································46
r y u i
Channel Level················································································46
Fader Function··············································································47
Quick Select Function···································································47
Personal Memory Plus Function···················································47
Last Function Memory··································································47
Backup Memory············································································47
Resetting the Microprocessor·······················································47
Troubleshooting
Remote Control Unit Operations

Operating DENON Audio Components·······································48
Presetting·······················································································48
Operating Preset Components·············································48 ~ 50
Punch Through Function·······························································51

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Cautions on Handling About the Remote Control Unit Operating Range of the Remote Control
Getting Started
• Before turning the power switch on In addition to the AVR-1908, the included remote control unit (RC-1078) Unit
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
no problems with the connection cables. q DENON system components Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
• Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is w Non-DENON system components
• By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50)
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set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long
periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
• About condensation Inserting the Batteries
If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of
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the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on q Lift the clasp and remove the w Load the two batteries properly
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate rear lid. as indicated by the marks in the 30°
properly. battery compartment. 30°
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If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power
turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature R6P/AA
before using the unit. Approx. 7 m

• Cautions on using mobile phones
Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move
the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.
NOTE
• Moving the unit
The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power
operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
outlet. e Put the rear cover back on.
strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before
light.
moving the unit.
NOTE
• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even
actual unit for explanation purposes. 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,
Cautions on Installation following the “q” and “w” marks in the battery compartment.
• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
Note:
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• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined • Do not use two different types of batteries.
space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. • Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in
flames.
b Note • If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
b b
• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in
use for long periods.
• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and
b insert them as quickly as possible.
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Q9 SIGNAL indicators W7 EXT. IN button·············································· (31)
Part Names and Functions
Getting Started
W0 Display W8 BAND button················································ (41)

For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). W1 Remote control sensor·································· (3) W9 SHIFT button················································ (41)
W2 REC SELECT button····································· (46) E0 PRESET buttons··········································· (41)
Front Panel W3 SOURCE SELECT knob······························· (40) E1 TUNING buttons·········································· (41)
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W4 SOURCE button··········································· (40) E2 RDS button··················································· (43)

W4 W3 W2 W1 W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 W5 INPUT MODE button··································· (31) E3 PTY button··················································· (43)
W6 ANALOG button··········································· (31) E4 RT button····················································· (44)
Setup
Display
Playback
W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 y t r
q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3
q w e
q Power operation button Q2 SELECT/ENTER knob·································· (18)
(ON/STANDBY)············································ (40) q Signal channel indicator y Tuner reception mode indicators
w Power indicator············································ (40) Lights when the preset channel is displayed at These light according to the reception conditions
e Power switch (hON jOFF)······················ (40) • The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates w. when the input source is set to “TUNER”.
in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons w Information display • AUTO
r Headphones jack (PHONES)······················· (40) on the remote control unit. This lights when in the auto tuning mode.
t SPEAKER buttons········································ (40) e Input signal indicators • RDS
r Master volume indicator This lights when receiving RDS broadcasts.
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y SURROUND BACK button···················· (33, 36)

This displays the volume level. • STEREO
u QUICK SELECT buttons······························ (47) The Setup item number is displayed in System In the FM mode, this lights when receiving
i V. AUX INPUT connectors Setup. analog stereo broadcasts.
Remove the cap covering the terminals when • The control functions in the same way as the • TUNED
t REC SELECT indicators
you want to use them. CURSOR o button when turned counterclockwise, This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned
Lights while selecting the REC SELECT mode.
as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise. in.
(Off when the “SOURCE” is selected.)
• The control functions in the same way as the
ENTER button when pressed the knob.
Q3 Cursor buttons (ui)·································· (18)

Q4 MASTER VOLUME control knob················· (40)
o SETUP MIC jack··········································· (21) Q5 Master volume indicator
Q0 MENU button··············································· (18) Q6 AUDYSSEY indicator··································· (37)
Q1 RETURN button··········································· (18) Q7 SURROUND BACK indicator················· (33, 36)
Q8 Input mode indicators (INPUT)·················· (31)

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Rear Panel
Getting Started
Q2 Q1 Q0 o i u y
Connections
Setup
Playback
q w e r t
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q Digital audio connectors u Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS)··················· (9)
(OPTICAL / COAXIAL)··························· (12, 13) i FM/AM antenna terminals
w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO)············· (12) (TUNER ANTENNA)····································· (16)
e EXT. IN connectors······································ (15) o COMPONENT VIDEO connectors··············· (12)
r PRE OUT connectors··································· (15) Q0 HDMI connectors··········································(11)
t AC OUTLET·················································· (17) Q1 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors····················· (12)
y Power cord··················································· (17) Q2 DOCK CONTROL jack·································· (13)

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Remote Control Unit

Getting Started
[ Front ] [ Rear ]
Q2 q Indicator······················································· (48) q Power buttons············································· (48)
q w Power buttons············································· (40) w Source select buttons································· (40)
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e Tuner system buttons···················(41 ~ 43, 45) e Tuner system buttons································· (41)

w
r QUICK SELECT buttons······························ (47) r Test tone button (TEST)······························ (25)
e q
t Source select buttons································· (40) t Surround mode buttons······················· (33, 34)
r y System buttons··········································· (45) y Amp menu button (A. MENU)···················· (18)
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u Video select button (V. SELECT)················ (32) u Input mode button (INPUT)························ (31)
t
i Cursor buttons (uio p)·························· (18) i Enter button (ENT)······································ (18)
w
Playback
o DISPLAY button······································· (8, 38) o RETURN button··········································· (18)

Q0 DIMMER button··········································· (29) Q0 Cursor buttons (uio p)·························· (18)
Q1 Mode selector switches························ (18, 41)
y Q2 Remote control signal transmitter··············· (3)

Q3 Master volume control buttons················· (40) t
Q4 MUTING button··········································· (40) y
Q3
Q5 NIGHT button··············································· (38) e u
Q6 STATUS button············································ (38) i
Q7 Channel select (CH SEL) /
Q4 ENTER button········································ (18, 46) o
u Q5 r Q0
i
o Q6
Q0 Q7
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Q1
NOTE
If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

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Preparations
Getting Started
Connections Cables Used for Connections
Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are
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described in these operating instructions. Please select the types
of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. Audio cables Video cables
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made
on the AVR-1908. For details, refer to the instructions for the Coaxial digital connections Component video connections
respective connection items below. (Orange) (Green) (Y)
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Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable (Blue) (PB/CB)
NOTE
(Red) (PR/CR)
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• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been Optical digital connections
Component video cable
completed.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of
the other components. Optical cable S-Video connections

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left,
right with right). Analog connections (stereo)
• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing S-Video cable
(White) L L
so can result in humming or noise.
(Red) R R
Video connections
Stereo pin-plug cable
(Yellow)

Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer) 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable
(Black)
Audio and video cables
Pin-plug cable
HDMI connections
Speaker connections

Troubleshooting
19-pin HDMI cable
Speaker cables
Signal direction
Audio signal: Video signal:
Output Input Output Input
Input Output Input Output

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Video Conversion Function On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI
Getting Started
• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1908 into the Output
format used to output the video signals from the AVR-1908 to a monitor.
• When viewing HDMI signals via the AVR-1908, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button or
• The AVR-1908’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:
the remote control unit’s DISPLAY button is operated, if your monitor is compatible with a resolution of
Digital video signals: HDMI
480i.
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Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video

• When only HDMI signals are input to the AVR-1908, the characters of the on-screen display are not
• The AVR-1908’s video up-conversion function lets you output analog video input signals (component
displayed over the picture.
– 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 1080i or 720p; S-Video and composite video - 480i/576i) to the HDMI monitor
• The on-screen display signals are not outputted from the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT.
output connector with the original resolution.
• The on-screen display signals are output from the HDMI monitor output connector with a resolution of
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480i/576i. Because of this, if the monitor equipped with HDMI connector is compatible with the 480i/576i
resolution, all the signals the AVR-1908 handles can be output to the monitor with a single HDMI cable.
GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-1908H
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High picture
quality playback HDMI connector HDMI connector
Component video Component video Monitor

connectors connectors
S-Video connector S-Video connector
Video connector Video connector
Video inputs Video outputs

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• When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video
input connector.
• The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-1908 can be checked at
menu “Information” – “HDMI Information” (vpage 39).
• If the monitor equipped with HDMI connector is not compatible with the 480i/576i resolution, connect
the player and the AVR-1908 using a component cable and set the player’s resolution to one which the
monitor can handle.
NOTE
• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.
• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video
conversion function might not operate.

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Speaker Connections Speaker Connections
Getting Started
Example: 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) use
Speaker Installation
Front speakers Front speakers
The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and
Subwoofer A B Center speaker
a monitor.
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Subwoofer Center speaker
Subwoofer
with built-in
Surround back speakers
amplifier (L) (R) (L) (R)
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w q w q w q w q
*/ w q
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Front speakers
Place the front speakers to the
Surround speakers
sides of the monitor or screen and
as flush with the screen surface as
possible.
The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1908.
b L : Left
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FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK
CENTER SUBWOOFER R : Right
L R L R L R 1 only
7.1-channels (L) (R) (L) (R)
S S S S S S S – S
(FRONT A+B)
7.1-channels S S S S S S S – S w qw q w qw q
6.1-channels S S S S S – – S S
5.1-channels S S S S S – – – S
3.1-channels – – – – – Surround speakers Surround back
S S S S
speakers
2.1-channels S S – – – – – – S
2-channels S S – – – – – – –
When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).

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Connecting the Speaker Cables Protection circuit
Getting Started
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – If speakers with an impedance lower than specified (for example
(black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1908, 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are used for an extended period of time with
and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. the volume turned up high, the temperature may rise, activating the
protection circuit.
1 Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is shut
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the tip of the speaker cable, then either off and the power indicator flashes red. If this happens, unplug
the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable
twist the core wire tightly or terminate
connections. If the set is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off and
it. improve ventilation around it. Once this is done, plug the power cord
back in and turn the set’s power back on.
2 Turn the speaker terminal

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If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no

counterclockwise to loosen it. problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections,
the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON
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3 Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to

the hilt into the speaker terminal.
service center.
4
Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to

tighten it.
NOTE
• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using
front A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with an
impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms.
• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out
of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may be activated if
the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch each
other (v “Protection circuit”).
• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is
connected. Doing so could result in electric shock.
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Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors NOTE
Getting Started
• Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright-protected by CPPM.
With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • The AVR-1908 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable.
• The audio signals output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be restricted
DVD player Monitor b The AVR-1908 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. This by the connected device.
version is compatible with other versions, allowing • Video signals are not output properly when using devices that are not HDCP-compatible.
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065 */ • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case,
connector. switch the DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible.
b The AVR-1908 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Deep • If the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Audio Setup” setting (vpage 26) is set to
Color. “AMP”, the sound may be interrupted when the monitor’s power is turned off.
• Use a cable on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI
Compatible Discs
Setup
Details connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using a cable other than one on which the HDMI
audio format (examples) logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product).
2-channel linear 2ch 32-192 kHz CD, DVD-Video, • If the monitor or DVD player does not support deep color, deep color signal transfer is not possible.
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PCM 16/20/24 bits DVD-Audio • If the monitor or DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not possible.
Multi-channel 8ch 32-192 kHz
DVD-Audio
linear PCM 16/20/24 bits

Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video • When the AVR-1908 and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-1908 and
monitor using an HDMI cable.
• If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable.
Copyright protection system (HDCP) When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted.
• Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices.
In order to play the digital video and audio signals of a DVD-
Video or DVD-Audio disc using HDMI/DVI connections, both
the connected DVD player and monitor must be equipped When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter)
for a copyright protection system called “HDCP” (High- • HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format.
bandwidth Digital Content Protection). When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an
HDCP is a copy protection technology consisting of data HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video
encoding and mutual identification of the devices. signals will not be output.
The AVR-1908 is HDCP-compatible. For details on the • When connecting using an HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly
DVD player or monitor you are using, refer to its operating due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc.
instructions.
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• By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-1908.
• To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI
Audio Setup” – “TV” (vpage 26).
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Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components

Getting Started
• Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Video Conversion Function”). Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
• With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. correctly.
• To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI
Setup” – “HDMI Audio Setup” to “TV” (vpage 26).
DVD Player
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Monitor • Connect the cables to be used.

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L R
L R
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NOTE
• The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. For details, see the
monitor’s operating instructions.
• The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.
• Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way.
• When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup”
– “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 32).
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CD Player iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner
Getting Started
Connect the cables to be used. Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to Connect the cables to be used.
connect the iPod to the AVR-1908. For instructions on the Control
CD player Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating TV tuner
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L R
Setup
L R
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Playback
L R
L R
R L

R L
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When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection,
When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the
make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In”
settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 32).
(vpage 32).
• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the
VCR (iPod) connector.
• To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the
settings at menu “Input Setup” – “(input source to which iPod
dock assigned)” – “Assign” – “iPod dock” (vpage 32).
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Connecting the Recording Components CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck

Getting Started
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to
correctly. record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used.
Video Cassette Recorder CD recorder /

Connections
MD recorder /
Connect the cables to be used. Tape deck
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L R L R
L R L R
L R L R
or
L R L R
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• When recording via the AVR-1908, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable
used to connect the AVR-1908’s VCR OUT connector.
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable
TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable
• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup”
– “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 32).
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Connections to Other Devices Component with Multi-channel Output External Power Amplifier
Getting Started
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and connectors
outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Power amplifier
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DVD player / External decoder
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Video camera /
Game console L R L R L R
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Setup
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L R L R L R
Playback
L R L R L R
L R

L R
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• To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors, When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel
press the EXT. IN button on the main unit or INPUT button on the (SBL).
remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” or make the settings at
menu “Input Setup” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN” (vpage 31).
• The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD
player (vpage 12).
• To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1908’s EXT.
IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output
connector.
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Antenna terminals
Getting Started
An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
Direction of broadcasting station

Connections
FM antenna
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
Setup
75 Ω/ohms
Coaxial cable
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FM indoor antenna
(supplied)
AM outdoor antenna Ground

Troubleshooting
AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas

Connect to the AM
1. Push the 2. Insert the 3. Return the
antenna terminals.
lever. conductor. lever.
Remove the vinyl tie and take Bend in the reverse direction.
out the connection line.
a. With the antenna on top of b. With the antenna attached NOTE

any stable surface. to a wall.
• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.
• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not
disconnect the AM loop antenna.
• Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not
Mount touch metal parts of the panel.
Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.
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Connecting the Power Cord
Getting Started
Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord.
Connections
Power cord To household
power outlet
(AC 230 V, 50 Hz)
Connection to the AC outlet
• This outlet supply power to external
Setup
audio devices.
• The power supplied from this outlet
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turns on and off together with the
set’s power switch.
• Audio equipment with a total power
consumption of 100 W (0.43 A) can

be connected.
NOTE
• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.
• Only use the AC outlet to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or
anything other than audio equipment.
Once Connections are Completed
Turning the Power On (vpage 40)
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Getting Started
MENU ui
Menu Operations
With the AVR-1908, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the
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monitor screen.
Operations Example of Display of Default

Setup
The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control Values
RETURN ENTER, op unit.
1
Playback
Press MENU.
[Front] In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item
The menu is displayed.
surrounded by a border is the default value.
b To operate from the remote control unit, be sure to set the [MODE
SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.
2 Press ui to select the item you want to set, then [Selectable items] A B A+B
ENTER
uiop press ENTER.
[MODE
SELECTOR 1]
3 Press ui again to select the item you want to set,
then press ENTER.
4 To change the setting:

Press ui to select the item you want to change, then
press o p to change the setting.
b To return to the previous item, press RETURN.
[Rear]
b Select “Default Yes”, then press o to reset to the default setting.
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MENU ENTER
5 Press ENTER to enter the setting.
6
uiop Press MENU to finish.
RETURN
When MENU is pressed, the settings made up to that point are entered
and the settings menu screen turns off.
About the button names in these explanations

< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only:
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display
Getting Started
Some typical examples are described below.
GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH
Submenu title MENU
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Auto Setup 1.Auto Setup
2.Manual Setup
3.Input Setup
4.Parameter
5.Information
Setup
1-1.Start Menu
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Audyssey MultEQ
Step1:Speaker Detection
Start• Press o to execute Please place microphone
at ear height at
main listening position.

Currently selected line Front Sp. A
Amp Assign
Start
Cancel
3-1.Assign
Current setting
Digital In : OPT1
Digital :•OPT1–
iPod dock : None
Press op to change the setting
2-1-3.Distance
Set The Distance To
Meter•–Feet Each Speakers
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Press op to select one or the other Do You Prefer
In Meters? / In Feet?
Meters : Feet
3-3.Rename
Use ui to input characters.
*Rename•DVD –
Use op to change the character input DVD/HDP : DV
position.
Default Yes
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Menu Map
Getting Started
MENU Auto Setup (vpage 21 ~ 23)

n Start Menu n Option n Parameter Check
1.Auto Setup
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• Step 1: Speaker Detection • Room EQ • Speaker Configuration Check

2.Manual Setup • Step 2: Measurement • Direct Mode Setup • Distance Check
3.Input Setup • Step 3: Calculation • Channel Level Check
4.Parameter • Step 4: Check • Crossover Frequency Check
5.Information • Step 5: Store • EQ Check
Setup
• Restore
Manual Setup (vpage 24 ~ 29)

Playback
n Speaker Setup (vpage 24, 25) n Audio Setup (vpage 26, 27) n Option Setup (vpage 28, 29)
• Speaker Configuration • EXT. IN Subwoofer Level • Amp Assign
• Subwoofer Setup • 2ch Direct/Stereo • Volume Control
• Distance • Dolby Digital Setup · Volume Limit

• Channel Level • Auto Surround Mode · Power On Level
• Crossover Frequency • Manual EQ · Mute Level
n HDMI Setup (vpage 26) • Source Delete
Information Parameter • HDMI Audio Setup • On-Screen Display
(vpage 38, 39) (vpage 35 ~ 38) · HDMI Audio Out · Screensaver
n Status n Surround Parameter • HDMI Video Setup · Text
n Audio Input Signal • MODE · Color Space · Master Volume
n HDMI Information • CINEMA EQ · RGB Range · Tuner Information
n Auto Surround Mode • D.COMP · iPod Information
n Quick Select • LFE · Display Mode
n Preset Station • CENTER IMAGE • Quick Select Name
• PANORAMA • Remote ID Setup
• DIMENSION • Display
• CENTER WIDTH • Setup Lock
• DELAY TIME
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• EFFECT LEVEL
• ROOM SIZE Input Setup (vpage 30 ~ 33)
• AFDM
n TUNER (FM/AM) n CD, AUX, CDR, DVD/HDP, TV/CBL,
• SB CH OUT
• Auto Preset VCR, V.AUX
• SW ATT
• Preset Skip • Assign
• Subwoofer
• Preset Name • Input Mode
• Default
When “Screensaver” is set to • Input Mode • Rename
n Tone Control
“ON”, the screensaver is activated • Rename • Other
• Tone Defeat
if no operation is performed for • Other · Video Select
• Bass
about 3 minutes. · Video Select · Video Convert (Excluding CD and AUX)
• Treble
· Source Level · Source Level
When the uiop, ENTER or MENU n Room EQ
• iPod
button is pressed, the screensaver n RESTORER
is canceled and the corresponding n Night Mode
operation is performed. n Audio Delay
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Preparations
Getting Started
Auto Setup
1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to
the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.
The auto setup screen appears automatically.
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• Audyssey MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems
in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Sound
your home theater. receptor
• It optimizes a large listening area where one or more listeners are
seated.
Setup
Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone
(DM-A405) successively at multiple positions throughout the
listening area as shown in Example q. For best results, it is strongly
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recommended to measure 6 positions so that the measurements Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand
have the proper spatial weighting. with the microphone pointing directly up towards the
Even if the listening environment is small as shown in Example w, ceiling.
measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment

results in more effective correction.
Example q Example w
Setup
microphone
( :Measuring positions)
b It is not recommended to hold it in your hand. Be sure that the

*M *M
path from microphone to the speakers is not blocked by objects.
Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat back or wall as sound
reflections may give inaccurate results.
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About the main listening position (*M) When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting
The main listening position refers to the most central position where the auto setup procedure:
one would normally sit within the listening environment. • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible
MultEQ uses the measurements from this position to calculate • If this is not possible then set
• Volume: “12 o’clock” position
speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value
• Crossover frequency: “Maximum/Highest Frequency”
for the subwoofer.
• Low pass filter: “Off”
• Standby mode: “Off”
To make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 24, 25. NOTE
• Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup
procedure is completed.
• When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting
the auto setup procedure.
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Auto Setup Step 1 : Speaker Detection Step 3 : Calculation

Getting Started
Optimize settings for speakers in use. The speaker connection and polarity are detected at the first When “Calculate” is selected at “Step2”, the measurements taken are
measurement position. The following attributes are also determined analyzed automatically to determine how the speaker system interacts
F Menu screen F
at this time: “Speaker Size”, “Speaker Distance”, “Channel Level”, with the room.
1-1.Start Menu
Audyssey MultEQ “Crossover Frequency”.
Step1:Speaker Detection Once the measurements are completed, the results are displayed.
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Please place microphone

at ear height at The time required for this analysis depends on the number of speakers
main listening position. NOTE
connected. The higher the number of speakers, the longer the time
Front Sp. A • Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEQ Automatic required for analysis.
Amp Assign Speaker Setup. This is part of normal operation. If there is background
Start
Cancel noise in room, these test signals will increase in volume.
Step 4 : Check
Setup
• Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow

obstacles in the path while the measurements are being made. This Once the auto setup procedure is complete, a measuring result
will cause inaccurate readings. checking screen appears.
a Start Menu
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• Quiet the listening environment before beginning measurements and Select any item whose results you want to check to review the
The settings are performed automatically.
refrain from talking. Turn off air conditioning units or other devices results.
that emit noise if at all possible as measurements may be affected
Start by these sounds.

• Operating the MASTER VOLUME knob on the main unit or the MASTER Values that are different from the actual distance may be set for
Start Auto Setup. VOLUME button on the remote control during measurements will speakers with built-in filters (subwoofers, etc.). This is because filters
The Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup process automatically calculates cancel the measurements. add electrical delay to the signal that should be compensated.
the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and • Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after
optimal settings for each speaker and subwoofer. Audyssey MultEQ “Step 1”.
corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area. Step 5 : Store
Before starting, connect and position all your speakers. The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1908.
Once started, MultEQ will play a series of test tones through each
Step 2 : Measurement
speaker. After completing a measurement position, move the microphone to NOTE
the next position. Do not turn the power off while the settings are being stored.
If an error message appears during the measurements, check “Error

Messages”, take the advised action, then start the measurements Measure 6 positions (the main listening position and 5 other
again (vpage 23). surrounding positions). Although it is allowable to measure less than 6
positions, it is recommended to measure 6 for best results.
Troubleshooting
Front Speaker
The front speaker to be measured can be selected ahead of time
here.
[Selectable items]
A : Output test tone from front speakers A.
B : Output test tone from front speakers B.
A + B : Output test tone from front speakers A and B.
Amp Assign
Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment.
For details, refer to “Amp Assign” (vpage 28).

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Error Messages s Option
Getting Started
If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is Make various other settings.
displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over
again.
Room EQ
Error messages (examples) Cause Measures Select room EQ setting method.
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Auto Setup • Included setup microphone is not connected. • Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP [Selectable items]
Audyssey MultEQ MIC jack on the main unit.
Caution! • Not all speakers could be detected. • Check the speaker connections. All : Apply settings to all surround modes.
Microphone:None
or
Assign : Make settings for each surround mode separately.
Setup
Speaker :None
Retry
Direct Mode Setup
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Cancel
Select room EQ use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode.
• Too much noise in the room for accurate • Either turn off any device generating noise or move it
Auto Setup [Selectable items]
Audyssey MultEQ measurements to be made. away.

Caution! • Try again when the surroundings are quieter.
Ambient noise is ON : Use room EQ.
too high or • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in
Level is too low.
accurate measurements to be made. which the speakers are facing. OFF : Do not use room EQ.
• Adjust the subwoofer’s volume.
Retry
Cancel
d Parameter Check
Auto Setup • Displayed speaker could not be detected. • Check the connections of the displayed speaker. Check auto setup measurement results.
Audyssey MultEQ · The front R speaker were not properly This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is completed.
Caution!
detected.
Front · Only one channel of the surround speakers [Selectable items]
R :None was detected.
· Sound was output from the R channel Speaker Config. Check Distance Check
Retry when only one surround back speaker was
Cancel Channel Level Check Crossover Freq. Check
connected.
· The surround back, but the surround speaker EQ Check
Troubleshooting
was not detected.
Auto Setup • Displayed speaker connected with the • Check the polarities of the displayed speaker.
Audyssey MultEQ polarities reversed. • For some speakers, this error message may be The auto setup results can be set again when “Restore” is selected.
Caution!
displayed even if the speaker is properly connected. If
Front you are sure that the wiring is correct, select “Skip”.
L :Phase
Retry
Cancel
Skip
Select “Retry” to measure again.
NOTE Be sure to turn the power off before checking the speaker connections.
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Surround Speaker
s Subwoofer Setup
Getting Started
Select surround speakers use and size. Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.
[Selectable items] Large Small None
Manual Setup [Selectable items]
Surround Back Speaker LFE : Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to
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“Small”.
Make detail settings for various parameters. Select surround back speaker use and size.
LFE+Main : Play low range and LFE signal of all channels.
Speaker Setup [Selectable items] ( Large Small None )
Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to ( 2spkrs 1spkr )
Setup
change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. • This can be set when menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Subwoofer”
is set to “Yes”.
F Menu screen F Large : Select this when using large speakers with ample low • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the
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MENU frequency reproduction capabilities. strongest bass.

1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup • Select “LFE+Main” if you want the bass signals to always be
2.Manual Setup Small : Select this when using small speakers without ample low produced from the subwoofer.
3.Input Setup 1.Speaker Setup frequency reproduction capabilities.
4.Parameter 2.HDMI Setup

5.Information 3.Audio Setup
4.Option Setup None : Select this when no speaker is connected.
Yes : Select this when a subwoofer is connected.

d Distance
Set distance from listening position to speakers.
No : Select this when no subwoofer is connected. Before making the settings, measure the distance from the
listening position to the different speakers.
2spkrs 1spkr :
a Speaker Configuration Select the number of surround back speakers. Meters / Feet
Select speaker configuration and size.
(bass reproduction capability) Select unit for distance.
• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the Step
Front Speaker speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities
Select front speaker size. based on the frequency set at “Crossover Frequency” (vpage Select step. (smallest distance)
25).
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[Selectable items] Large Small [Selectable items]

• When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”,“Subwoofer” is automatically
set to “Yes”. 0.1m 0.01m : Can be selected when “Meters” is set.
Center Speaker • If “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front Speaker” is automatically set to
“Large”. 1ft 0.1ft : Can be selected when “Feet” is set.
Select center speaker use and size. • If “Surround Speaker” is set to “None”, “Surround Back Speaker” are
[Selectable items] Large
automatically set to “None”. Default
Small None • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left
channel (SBL). Resets the settings to the default values.
Subwoofer
Select subwoofer use.
[Selectable items] Yes No
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Distance measurement
Getting Started
Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. • When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back Speaker”
Set the value closest to the measured distance. setting (vpage 24) is set to “1spkr”, the surround back speaker
display is set to “SB” .
[Variable range]
• Speakers set to “None” in the “Speaker Configuration” settings are
0.00m ~ 18.00m : Display when “Meters” is set. not displayed.
Connections
• When “Channel Level” is adjusted, the adjusted values are set for
0.0ft ~ 60.0ft : Display when “Feet” is set. all the surround modes. To adjust the channel level separately for the
different surround modes, use the operation see page 46.
NOTE
Set the distance between the listening position and the various
Setup
speakers to no more than 6.00 meters (20.0 ft).
g Crossover Frequency
Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low
Playback
range signal.
f Channel Level
Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. [Selectable items]

40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz
Test Tone
200Hz 250Hz :
Select test tone playback method. Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output
[Selectable items] from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set
here is output.
Auto : Automatically switch speaker from which test tone is Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the
output. speakers you are using.
Manual : Manually switch speaker from which test tone is output. Advanced :
Set the crossover frequency separately for the different speakers.
Test Tone Start
Output test tone.
• The “Crossover Frequency” can be set when there are speakers that
[Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB
have been set to “Small” at menu “Speaker Configuration” or when
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“Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” (vpage 24).
Default • If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Setup” (vpage 24) in the
menu is set to “LFE”, it is possible to make this setting for speakers
Resets the settings to the default values.
set to “Small” at “Speaker Configuration”. If set to “LFE+Main”, this
setting can be made regardless of the speaker size.
Operating from the remote control unit • For speakers set to “Small”, sound below the crossover frequency
Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only is cut from the sound output. The cut bass sound is output from the
possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD subwoofer or front speakers.
mode. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically • Always set the crossover frequency to “80Hz”. When using small
stored in the memory. speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency
to a higher frequency.
GAdjusting using test tonesH
q Press the TEST button.
Test tones are output from the various speakers.
w Use the o p button to adjust so that the volume is equal for all
speakers.
e When the adjustments are completed, press the TEST button
again.
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HDMI Setup s HDMI Video Setup Audio Setup

Getting Started
Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Make settings for HDMI video output. Make settings for audio playback.
F Menu screen F F Menu screen F

2.Manual Setup Color Space 2.Manual Setup
1.Speaker Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2-3.Audio Setup
Make settings for output color space.
Connections
2.HDMI Setup 2.HDMI Setup

3.Audio Setup 3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level
4.Option Setup 1.HDMI Audio Setup [Selectable items] 4.Option Setup 2.2ch Direct/Stereo
2.HDMI Video Setup 3.Dolby Digital Setup
4.Auto Surround Mode
YCbCr : Output using YCbCr format. 5.Manual EQ
RGB : Output using RGB format.
Setup
Playback
When connected to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP

a HDMI Audio Setup compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level
Make settings for HDMI audio output. in RGB format, regardless of this setting. Set the subwoofer level for playback.
RGB Range [Selectable items]

HDMI Audio Out
Make settings for RGB output range. 0dB +5dB +10dB :
Select HDMI audio output device.
[Selectable items] Select according to the player in use.
[Selectable items]
Normal : Use video range from 16 (black) to 235 (white). +15dB :
AMP : Use speakers connected to receiver for audio playback. This is the recommended level.
Enhanced : Video range from 0 (black) to 255 (white). Use this setting
TV : Use speakers of monitor for audio playback. to avoid black washout.
s 2ch Direct/Stereo
Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback.
When “YCbCr” is selected under “Color Space”, “RGB Range” will
have no effect.
Setting
To change the settings, select “Custom”.
Troubleshooting
[Selectable items]
Basic : Use the same settings as in “Speaker Setup”.
Custom : Make separate settings for 2-channel mode.
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Front
d Dolby Digital Setup g Manual EQ
Getting Started
Select front speaker size. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer.
[Selectable items] sources.
Large Small : Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Base Curve Copy
ON Copy the Room EQ´s “Audyssey Flat” correction curve.
Connections
: Compression is used. Select this if sound from front
Subwoofer speakers is distorted.
[Selectable items]
Select subwoofer use. OFF : Do not use compression. This is the recommended setting.
Yes No
[Selectable items]
Setup
Yes No : Select subwoofer use.
• Set this to “ON” if the sound from the front speakers seems “Base Curve Copy” is displayed after the auto setup procedure has
distorted. been performed.
Subwoofer Mode
Playback
• When not using the center speaker or surround speakers, the
playback sound is down-mixed and output from the front speakers.
Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. Adjust CH
[Selectable items] Select speaker adjustment method.

LFE LFE+Main : Select subwoofer signal. f Auto Surround Mode [Selectable items]
Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input Each CH : Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately.
Crossover signal type.
L/R CH : Adjust tonal quality for each L/R speaker pair.
Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range
signal. [Selectable items] ALL CH : Adjust tonal quality for all speakers together.
[Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. Most recently stored surround mode is
automatically selected. Manual EQ
40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz
OFF : Do not memorize settings. Surround mode does not change Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level.
200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. according to input signal.
[Selectable items] 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz
Distance FL 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz
• The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the
Set distance from listening position to front left speaker. surround mode last used for playing the four types of input signals –20dB ~ ~
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[Variable range] 0dB +6dB
listed below.
[Variable range] 0.00m ~ 18.00m q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals
w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals Default
Distance FR e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals Resets the settings to the default values.
r Multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS (PCM,
Set distance from listening position to front right speaker. etc.)
• When playing in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does
[Variable range] 0.00m ~ 18.00m
not change even if the input signal is changed.
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Option Setup s Volume Control d Source Delete

Getting Started
Make various other settings. Set the volume setting. Remove input sources that are not used from the display.
F Menu screen F
[Selectable items]
2.Manual Setup Volume Limit
2-5.Option Setup ON : Use this source.
1.Speaker Setup Make a setting for maximum volume.
Connections
2.HDMI Setup 1.Amp Assign

3.Audio Setup 2.Vol.Control Delete : Do not use this source.
4.Option Setup 3.Source Delete [Selectable items]
4.On-Screen Display
5.Quick Select Name OFF : Do not set a maximum volume. NOTE
6.Remote ID Setup
7.Display • Input sources being used in the various zones cannot be deleted.
–20dB : Set the maximum volume to –20 dB. • Input sources set to “Delete” cannot be selected using the SOURCE
Setup
8.Setup Lock
–10dB : Set the maximum volume to –10 dB. SELECT knob on the main unit or SOURCE SELECT button on the remote
control unit.
0dB
Playback
: Set the maximum volume to 0 dB.
a Amp Assign Power On Level

Define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels f On-Screen Display
This sets the volume set when the power is turned on. Make on-screen display related settings.
is used.
[Selectable items]
The places where the surround back amplifier are used can be set
freely according to the usage environment. This makes it possible Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session. Screensaver
to play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp Make screensaver settings.
connections).
––– : Always use the muting on condition when power
is turned on. Use the screensaver to prevent burn-in on the monitor screen.
[Selectable items] When set to “ON”, the screensaver is activated if there is no activity
–80dB ~ +18dB : Set the volume level when the power is turned on for about 3 minutes.
7.1ch FrontA Bi-Amp FrontB Bi-Amp 2ch in units of 1 dB.
[Selectable items]
Mute Level ON : Activate the screensaver if there is no activity for about 3
For details, see “Amp Assign Connections and Operations” (vpage This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute minutes.
52, 53). mode is set.
OFF : Turn the screensaver function off.
[Selectable items]
Troubleshooting
Full : The sound is cut off entirely.

Text
Input source and mode display.
–40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB.
–20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. [Selectable items]
ON : Turn display on.
OFF : Turn display off.
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Master Volume
g Quick Select Name k Setup Lock
Getting Started
Master volume display during adjustment. Change the Quick Select name. Protect settings from inadvertent change.
[Selectable items] Up to 15 characters can be input.
[Selectable items]
ON : Turn display on. [Input characters]
ON : Turn protection on.
OFF
Connections
: Turn display off. A~Z a~z 0~9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ” ? @ [ \ ] (space)
OFF : Turn protection off.
Tuner Information
This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when an operation h Remote ID Setup • When “Setup Lock” is set to “ON”, the settings listed below can
is performed.
Setup
Set remote control ID. no longer be changed. Also, “SETUP LOCKED!” is displayed if you
[Selectable items] attempt to operate related buttons.
⋅ Menu operations
[Selectable items] 1 2 3 4
Playback
Always : Show display continuously. ⋅ RESTORER
⋅ Night Mode
30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. NOTE ⋅ Parameter
10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation. When using the AVR-1908 with only the included remote control unit ⋅ Room EQ

(RC-1078), there is no need to make settings. ⋅ Channel Level
OFF : Turn display off.
⋅ Audio Delay
• To cancel the setting, press the MENU button to re-display the “Setup
iPod Information Lock” screen, then change the setting to “OFF”.
j Display
This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when an operation
is performed. Adjust display brightness of the receiver.
[Selectable items] [Selectable items]

Always : Show display continuously. Bright : Normal display brightness.
30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. Dim : Reduced display brightness.
10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation. Dark : Very low display brightness.
OFF : Turn display off. OFF : Display is off unless controls are operated.
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Display Mode Operating from the remote control unit
Select the on-screen display's display mode. Press the DIMMER button.
Bright Dim
[Selectable items]
OFF Dark
Mode1 : If there is no video signal, flickering of the on-screen
display is not prevented.
Mode2 : Prevents flickering of the on-screen display when there is
no video signal.
Use this mode if the on-screen display does not appear
in the Mode 1, as may happen according to the TV being
used.
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Changing the input source within Input Setup
Settings Related to Playing Input
Getting Started
3.Input Setup
CD Sources
Input Setup 1.Assign
2.Input Mode
3.Rename Auto Preset
4.Other
Connections
Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.

Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings
related to playing input sources.
[Input source] TUNER
n TUNER (AM/FM)
[Selectable items]
This menu is for “TUNER”.
Setup
The input source currently selected is not changed even when the Start : Start the auto preset process.
F Menu screen F input source within Input Setup is changed.
Playback
3.Input Setup
TUNER
If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired
1.Auto Preset
2.Preset Skip station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually.
3.Preset Name
4.Input Mode
5.Rename
6.Other
Preset Skip
Set the preset memories that you do not want to display when
tuning.
n CD, AUX, CDR, DVD/HDP, TV/CBL, VCR, V.AUX
This menu is for “CD”, “AUX”, “CDR”, “DVD/HDP”, “TV/CBL”, “VCR”,
“V.AUX”.
A~G
Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to display.
F Menu screen F
3.Input Setup [Input source] TUNER
CD
1.Assign [Selectable items]
2.Input Mode
3.Rename
4.Other ON : Display this number.
Troubleshooting
Skip : Skip this number.
b The menu settings below can be made for these input sources
when “iPod dock” is set to “Assign”. Preset Name
3.Input Setup Assign name to a preset memory.
VCR
3-5.iPod
Names containing up to 5 characters can be input.
1.Assign
2.Input Mode
3.Rename
4.Other
Repeat : OFF A1 ~ G8
5.iPod
Shuffle : OFF
Select the preset memory number.
[Input source] TUNER

[Characters that can be input]
A~Z a~z 0~9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ” ? @ [ \ ] (space)
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Input Mode Operating from the main unit or main remote Rename
Getting Started
Set the input mode for this source. control unit Change the display name for this source.
The selectable input modes depend on the input source and GOperation on the main unitH Names containing up to 5 characters can be input.
“Assign” setting (vpage 31, 32). n Selecting the “AUTO”, “PCM” or “DTS” mode
Press the INPUT MODE button. [Characters that can be input]
A~Z a~z 0~9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ” ? @ [ \ ] (space)
Connections
[Input source] TUNER AUTO PCM DTS
[Selectable items]
n Selecting the analog mode Assign
Analog : Play only signals from analog input. Press the ANALOG button. Assign input sources to input connectors.
Setup
EXT. IN : Play only signals from EXT. IN input. n Selecting the EXT.IN mode
Press the EXT.IN button.
HDMI
GOperation on the main remote control unitH
Playback
[Input source] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR Select HDMI connector to assign to this source.
Press the INPUT button.
V.AUX AUTO PCM DTS [Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

[Selectable items] EXT. IN Analog [Selectable items]
AUTO : Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play HDMI1 : Assign HDMI1 input connector.
automatically.
HDMI2 : Assign HDMI2 input connector.
PCM : Decode and play only PCM input signals.
None : No HDMI input connector assigned.
DTS : Decode and play only DTS input signals.
Analog : Play only signals from analog input. Input source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
EXT. IN : Play only signals from EXT. IN input. Default
HDMI1 HDMI2 None None
setting
• Only set “PCM” and “DTS” when playing the respective signals.
• When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred
on the display. If the “ ” indicator does not light, check the simultaneously. When HDMI is assigned to an input source, the
Troubleshooting
digital input connector assignment and the connections. audio signal switches to HDMI along with the video signal. To use
• The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to “EXT. with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set menu “Input
IN”. Mode” to “AUTO”.
• When the AVR-1908 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable,
if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback,
only the video signals are output to the monitor.
• The audio signals input from the analog, digital and EXT. IN connectors
are not output to the monitor.
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Digital In iPod dock Shuffle
Getting Started
Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. Make settings for shuffle mode.
[Input source] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR [Input source] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR [Selectable items]
V.AUX V.AUX Songs : Shuffle all songs.

Albums : Shuffle songs from current album only.
Connections

OFF : Cancel shuffle mode.
COAX1 : Assign COAXIAL 1 input connector. Assign : Assign iPod input.
COAX2 : Assign COAXIAL 2 input connector. None : Do not assign iPod input.
This can be selected for input sources for which “Assign” is assigned
Setup
OPT1 : Assign OPTICAL 1 input connector.

at the “iPod dock” setting.
OPT2 : Assign OPTICAL 2 input connector. • With the default settings, the Control Dock for iPod can be used
Playback
None : No digital input connector assigned. connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.
• Even if “iPod dock” is set to “Assign”, if the AVR-1908 is not connected
Input to a Control dock for iPod, the input source can be used as the normal Other
CD AUX DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
source input source. Make various other settings.
Default
OPT1 None COAX1 COAX2 OPT2 None
setting Video Select
iPod Switch video input source while listening to audio signal.
Component In
Make settings for “iPod” playback. [Selectable items]
Select component video input to assign to this source.
[Input source] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX :
[Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
Select video input source to view.
V.AUX
[Selectable items] Source :
1-RCA : Assign component video 1 input connector. Repeat The video and audio for the same input source are played.
2-RCA : Assign component video 2 input connector. Make settings for repeat mode.
Operating from the remote control unit
3-RCA : Assign component video 3 input connector. [Selectable items] Press the V. SELECT button unit until the desired picture appears.
b To cancel, press the V. SELECT button to select “Source”.
Troubleshooting
None : No component video input connector assigned. All : Repeat all songs.
One : Repeat the current song. NOTE
Input source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals.
OFF : Cancel repeat mode. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of
Default setting 1-RCA 2-RCA 3-RCA None another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output.
• Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete”
cannot be selected.
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Video Convert
Playing Multi-channel Sources
Getting Started
Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format.
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
[Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
Surround Modes [Selectable items]
[Selectable items]
STANDARD :
Connections
ON : Enable conversion. his mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format
T
OFF : Disable conversion. Standard Playback and playing surround sound.
The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the
This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according
NOTE input signal and surround back output playback mode.
to the program source.
Input signal Display
Setup
When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other
source is input, the video conversion function might not operate. If this DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL
Dolby
happens, please set the conversion mode to “OFF”. Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources Digital
(other than 2ch) / DOLBY DIGITAL EX
Playback
DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA
To select these surround modes using the buttons on the remote Source
Source Level EX DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC
control unit, press the STD button. The mode switches each time the DTS SURROUND
Corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input. button is pressed. DTS (5.1ch) /
DTS+PLgx CINEMA

DTS-ES Discrete
n When using a surround back speaker DTS DTS+PLgx MUSIC
[Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB 6.1 /
Surround DTS+NEO:6
[Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 DTS-ES Matrix
Source DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1)
6.1 /
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2)
For input sources for which “AUTO” is set at the menu “Assign” setting, n When not using a surround back speaker DTS 96/24
DTS 96/24 (z3)
the analog input level and digital input level can be set separately. [Selectable items] DOLBY PLg DTS NEO:6 MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA
DVD-Audio PCM (multi ch)
DOLBY PLgx MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC
: The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or
MULTI CH IN 7.1
or DOLBY PLg DOLBY PLg for playback.
z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”
Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources. and the AVR-1908’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”.
z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete
Music : This mode is suited for music sources.
6.1”.
Game : This mode is suited for games. z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.
Troubleshooting
Pro Logic : This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can
be selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg • For details, see page 59.
decoder. When this mode is selected, “DOLBY • Operate the SURROUND BACK button on the main unit to switch
PL” is displayed. surround back channel on/off.
The SURROUND BACK indicator lights the SURROUND BACK button
on the main unit is on.
DTS NEO:6 : The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for
playback.
Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources.
Music : This mode is suited for music sources.
Select the “Cinema”,“Music”,“Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at menu

“Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” (vpage 35).
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DSP Simulation Playback Stereo Playback Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode
Getting Started
This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully,
The desired mode according to the program source and viewing [Selectable items] providing extremely high quality sound.
situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround
modes. STEREO :
This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
Press the PURE button on the remote control unit.
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 57, 58) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
Connections
[Selectable items] • When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the on-screen display is not
7CH STEREO : This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from Direct Playback displayed and the display on the main unit is turned off.
• If the HDMI input connector is selected, video outputs are output in
all speakers.
the PURE DIRECT mode.
Setup
[Selectable items]
ROCK ARENA : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a • The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT
live concert in an arena. DIRECT : mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.
Playback
JAZZ CLUB : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high
live concert in a jazz club. quality sound.
z : This mode is for playing monaural movie The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.
MONO MOVIE
sources with surround sound. The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input
signal.
VIDEO GAME : This mode is suited for achieving surround
For multi-channel sources, the display depends on the surround back
sound with video games.
output’s play mode.
MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of expansion
to stereo music sources. Input signal Display
Analog signal /
VIRTUAL : This mode is for enjoying surround effects PCM (2ch) /
using only the front speakers or headphones. Dolby Digital source / DIRECT
z: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE DTS source /
mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or Other 2-channel digital signals
right), so input to both channels. MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA
PCM (multi ch)
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC
• To select these surround modes using the buttons, press the SIMU M DIRECT 7.1
button on the remote control unit. The mode switches each time the
Troubleshooting
button is pressed.
• Depending on the program source being played, it may not be For details, see page 60.
possible to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try
other modes to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes.
Operating from the main unit
Use the SELECT/ENTER knob to select the surround mode.
DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx
7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6
ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE
VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME
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CINEMA EQ PANORAMA
Getting Started
Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound.
understanding. If the surround effect seems weak, set “PANORAMA” to “ON”.
Parameter [Selectable items] [Selectable items] ON OFF

ON : CINEMA EQ is used.
Connections
DIMENSION
F Menu screen F OFF : CINEMA EQ is not used.
Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance.
4.Parameter
1.Surround Parameter
D.COMP [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 6
2.Tone Control
Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).
Setup
3.Room EQ
4.RESTORER CENTER WIDTH
5.Night Mode [Selectable items]
6.Audio Delay Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider
Playback
OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off. sound.
LOW : Low setting.
[Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7
MID : Middle setting.

a Surround Parameter DELAY TIME
HIGH : High setting.
Adjust surround sound parameters.
The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes Adjust delay time to control sound stage size.
(vpage 57, 58).
When playing DTS sources, this is only displayed for compatible [Variable range] 0 ms ~ 30 ms ~ 300 ms
software.
MODE EFFECT LEVEL
Select the mode according to the playback source. LFE Adjust effect signal level.
n In the PLgx or PLg mode Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE).
[Variable range] 1 ~ 10 ~ 15
[Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC GAME PL z
[Variable range] –10dB ~ 0dB
z: Can be selected in the PLg mode.
n In the DTS NEO:6 mode Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the
For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend
Troubleshooting
surround signals seems unnatural.
[Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC setting to the values below.
• Dolby Digital sources: “0 dB”
• DTS movie sources: “0 dB”
CINEMA : Surround sound mode optimized for movie sources.
• DTS music sources: “–10 dB”
MUSIC : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources.
CENTER IMAGE
GAME : Surround sound mode optimized for games.
Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider
PL : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode. sound.
[Variable range] 0.0 ~ 0.3 ~ 1.0

The MUSIC mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot of
stereo music.
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ROOM SIZE SB CH OUT (for Multi-channel sources) SB CH OUT (for 2-channel sources)
Getting Started
Determine size of acoustic environment. Select playback mode for surround back channels. Determine whether to use surround back speakers.
The surround back indicator lights.
[Selectable items]
small : Simulate acoustics of a small room. ON : The surround back channel signal is played.
OFF : No signal is played from the surround back
med. s OFF
Connections
: The surround back channel signal is not played.

channels.
medium NON MTRX : The same signals as those of the surround
channels are output from the surround back
med. l This operation can be performed directly pressing the SURROUND BACK
channels.
button on the main unit.
large : Simulate acoustics of a large room.
Setup
MTRX ON : The surround channel signals undergo digital

matrix processing and are output from the SW ATT (Subwoofer Attenuate)
NOTE surround back channels.
Playback
“ROOM SIZE” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources z1 Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode.
are played. PLIIx CINEMA : Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode,
surround back signal played. [Selectable items]
z2
AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode) PLIIx MUSIC : Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode,
ON : The input from the subwoofer channel is attenuated.
surround back signal played.

Auto-select surround mode by source. z3 OFF : The input from the subwoofer channel is not attenuated.
This function only works for software containing a special identification ES MTRX : DTS signal played with digital matrix processing.
Usually use in this mode.
signal. z4
ES DSCRT : Signal included in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel
If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES, sources played.
it is played in 6.1-channels. If not, it is played in 5.1-channels. Set this to “ON” if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when
z1: This can be selected when “Surround Back Speaker” is set to
[Selectable items] ON OFF “2spkrs” at the menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – playing audio signal.
“Speaker Configuration” setting (vpage 24).
Example : Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag) z2: This can be selected when “Surround Back Speaker” is set to Subwoofer
• When “AFDM” is set to “ON”, the surround mode is automatically “2spkrs” or “1spkr” at the menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Turn subwoofer output on and off.
set to the DOLBY + PLgx CINEMA mode. Setup” –“Speaker Configuration” setting.
• To play in the Dolby Digital EX mode, set “AFDM” to “OFF” and “SB z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. [Selectable items]
CH OUT” to “MTRX ON”. z4: This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a
ON : The subwoofer is used.
discrete 6.1-channel signal identification signal.
OFF : The subwoofer is not used.
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Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags. If the playback

mode does not switch automatically even when “AFDM” is set to
Default
“ON”, set “SB CH OUT” to “MTRX ON” or “PLIIx CINEMA”.
Resets the settings to the default values.
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s Tone Control d Room EQ f RESTORER
Getting Started
Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select room equalizer for current environment. This function restores compressed audio signals to how they
were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of
[Selectable items] the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound.
Tone Defeat
Turn tone adjustments off. Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers. [Selectable items]
Connections
[Selectable items] Audyssey Byp. L/R : Optimize frequency response of speakers OFF :
except front L and R speakers.
Do not use RESTORER.
ON : Playback without tone adjustment. Audyssey Flat : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to
flat response. Mode1 (RESTORER 64):
OFF : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass).
Setup
Manual : Apply frequency response set with “Manual Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs.
EQ” (vpage 27).
OFF : Turn equalizer off.
Mode2 (RESTORER 96):
Playback
The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT mode. Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources.
Bass Audyssey Audyssey Byp. L/R Mode3 (RESTORER HQ):

OFF Manual Audyssey Flat Optimized mode for compressed sources with normal highs.

Adjust low frequency range (bass).
• The “Audyssey” is selected, the “Audyssey MultEQ” indicator lights The default setting for “iPod” is “Mode3”. All others are set to “OFF”.
[Variable range] –6dB ~ +6dB
green.
• The “Audyssey Byp. L/R” or “Audyssey Flat” is selected, the OFF Mode 1 Mode 2
Treble “Audyssey Mult EQ” indicator lights red. (RESTORER 64) (RESTORER 96)
Adjust high frequency range (treble). Mode 3
(RESTORER HQ)
[Variable range] –6dB ~ +6dB • “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and “Audyssey Flat” can be
selected after the auto setup procedure has been performed.
• If the settings of the speakers for which “None” has been determined About the RESTORER function
at “Auto Setup” are changed, “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and • Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media
“Bass” and “Treble” can be set when “Tone Defeat” is set to “OFF”.
“Audyssey Flat” cannot be selected and measurements have to be Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating
taken again to include the newly-added speakers. signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The
• When using headphones, “Room EQ” is always set to “OFF”. RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon
compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the
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original sound before compression. It also corrects the sense of
volume of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio
signals.
• This is displayed on the menu and can be set when the analog
signals (including AM/FM signals) or PCM signals (fs = 44.1/48
kHz) are input.
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g Night Mode Audio Input Signal

Getting Started
Optimized setting for late-night listening. Shows information about audio input signals.
[Selectable items] Information F Menu screen F

5.Information
OFF : Turn night mode off. 5-2.Audio Input Signal
1.Status
Connections
Information can be called out directly by pressing the DISPLAY button 2.Audio Input Signal
LOW : Low setting. 3.HDMI Information Surround Mode:
on the remote control unit. 4.Auto Surround Mode DOLBY DIGITAL EX
MID : Middle setting. 5.Quick Select
HIGH : High setting.

Status 6.Preset Station
SIGNAL:Dolby Digital
fs :48kHz
Shows information about current settings.
Setup
Format:3/2/.1
Offset:-4dB
Operating from the remote control unit F Menu screen F
Press the NIGHT button. 5.Information
Playback
[Items to be checked]
OFF LOW MID 1.Status 5-1.Status
2.Audio Input Signal
HIGH 3.HDMI Information Select Source:DVD/HDP Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode is displayed.
4.Auto Surround Mode Name :DVD/HDP
5.Quick Select
6.Preset Station Surround Mode: SIGNAL : The input signal type is displayed.
STEREO
Input Mode :AUTO fs : The input signal’s sampling frequency is
h Audio Delay 1/4 displayed.
Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. Format : The number of channels in the input signal (front,
[Items to be checked] surround, LFE) is displayed.
Delay audio.
Select Source Name Surround Mode Input Mode Offset : The dialogue normalization correction value is
This sets the delay time for audio signals.
displayed.
[Variable range] 0 ms ~ 200 ms Rec Select Video Select Source Level Room EQ Flag : “MATRIX” is displayed if the input signal has
Night Mode RESTORER etc. undergone matrix processing, “DISCRETE” if the
If you wish to adjust the “Audio Delay” while playing HDMI or input signal has undergone discrete processing.
component video signals, press u to set “OSD” to “OFF”. This way
the audio delay can be adjusted while watching the picture. (Press u Dialogue normalization function
again to switch to the on-screen display.) This is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources.
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This function automatically corrects the standard signal level for

individual program sources.
This cannot be adjusted when playing in the EXT. IN, DIRECT or The correction value can be checked using the STATUS button on
STEREO mode (with “Front Speaker” set to “Large”, “Tone Defeat” to the remote control unit.
“ON” and “Room EQ” to “OFF”.)
Offset -4dB
The figure is the correction value when the standard level is
corrected.
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HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Preset Station
Getting Started
Shows information about HDMI input/output signals and monitor. Shows information about auto surround mode settings. Shows information about preset stations.
The surround mode for which the last memory function was used
F Menu screen F for the different input signal types is displayed. F Menu screen F
5.Information 5.Information
5-3.HDMI Signal Info. F Menu screen F 5-6.Preset Station
1.Status 1.Status
Connections
2.Audio Input Signal 5.Information 2.Audio Input Signal
3.HDMI Information Resolution 3.HDMI Information A1FM 87.50MHz
4.Auto Surround Mode 480p 1.Status 5-4.Auto Surround Mode 4.Auto Surround Mode A2FM 89.10MHz
5.Quick Select 2.Audio Input Signal 5.Quick Select A3FM 98.10MHz
6.Preset Station Color Space 3.HDMI Information [Analog][PCM] 6.Preset Station A4FM108.00MHz
RGB 4:4:4 4.Auto Surround Mode 2CH:STEREO A5FM 90.10MHz
5.Quick Select A6FM 90.10MHz
Setup
Pixel Depth 6.Preset Station [Multi ch] A7FM 90.10MHz
8bits :MULTI CH IN A8FM 90.10MHz
[Digital]
5-3.HDMI Monitor Info. 2CH:DOLBY PLIIx Cinema
Playback
5.1CH:DOLBY/DTS SURROUND [Input source] TUNER
Interface
HDMI
Support Resolution [Items to be checked] [Items to be checked] A1 ~ G8
480i/p

576i/p
1080i:50Hz/60Hz Analog/PCM 2CH Multi ch Digital 2CH Digital 5.1CH
720p:50Hz/60Hz
1080p:50Hz/60Hz
1080p:24Hz When the STATUS button on the remote control unit is pressed, the
Quick Select set’s status can be checked on the display.
a HDMI Signal Information Shows information about quick select settings.

The HDMI input/output signal information is displayed. F Menu screen F
5.Information
[Items to be checked]
1.Status 5-5.Quick Select
2.Audio Input Signal
Resolution Color Space Pixel Depth 3.HDMI Information
4.Auto Surround Mode 1.Quick Select 1
5.Quick Select 2.Quick Select 2
6.Preset Station 3.Quick Select 3
s HDMI Monitor Information
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The HDMI monitor information is displayed. 1/2
[Items to be checked] [Items to be checked]

Interface Support Resolution Name Input Source Input Mode Volume Level
Analog/PCM 2CH Multi ch Digital 2CH Digital 5.1CH
For instructions on storing settings at Quick Select 1 to 3, see page

47.
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SOURCE SELECT BAND SHIFT Operation on the remote control unit

Getting Started
<SOURCE> <PHONES> MASTER VOLUME Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” then press
Playback [SOURCE SELECT].
The desired input source can be selected directly.
Preparations
Connections
Operations During Playback

Turning the Power On
Adjusting the Master Volume
1 Press <POWER>.
Setup
The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the standby Either turn <MASTER VOLUME> or press [MASTER
<POWER> PRESET CHANNEL mode.
VOLUME].
Playback
<ON/STANDBY> <SPEAKER> TUNING

[Front]
[OFF]
2 Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE].
The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on. Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting)
[ON/SOURCE] Press [MUTING].

SHIFT Turning the Power Off
PRESET q Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF].
SOURCE SELECT CHANNEL The power is set to the standby mode.
w Press <POWER>. To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be canceled by
The power indicator turns off, and so does the power. adjusting the master volume.
NOTE Listening with Headphones

MASTER VOLUME Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when
the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long periods Plug the headphones into <PHONES>.
of time or when traveling, either press <POWER> to turn off the power, The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically
[MUTING] or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. cut.
[MODE [MODE NOTE

SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones.
Selecting the input source
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[Rear]
Switching the front speakers
[TUNER] Operation on the main unit
SOURCE SELECT Press <SPEAKER>.
Turn <SOURCE SELECT>.
TUNING If “Rec Select” is selected for the input source, press <SOURCE> before
[MODE] turning <SOURCE SELECT>.
BAND
[MEMORY]

Button name only:
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Playing Video and Audio Equipment Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts Presetting Radio Stations
Getting Started
(Preset Memory)
Basic Operation Basic Operation Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune
them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset.
1 Prepare the equipment.

1 Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to
1 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset.
Connections
select “TUNER”.
q Load the DVD, CD or other software in the player.
2
(vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.) Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.
w To play a video device, switch the monitor input.
(vSee the monitor’s operating instructions.)
(vpage 48 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) 2 Press [MEMORY].
Setup
2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source.
3 Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press SHIFT to select the block (A to G) in which the
station is to be preset.
Playback
3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.
(vpage 48 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) 4 Tune in the desired broadcast station.
4 Press PRESET CHANNEL to select the preset number
(1 to 8).

q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning)
4 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want

to operate.
Press [MODE] to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then use
TUNING to select the station you want to hear. 5 Press [MEMORY] again to complete the setting.
w To tune in manually (Manual Tuning)
5 Start playback.
(vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.)
Press [MODE] to turn off the display’s “AUTO” indicator, then use
TUNING to select the station you want to hear.
• To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to 5.
• Stations can be preset automatically at menu “Input Setup” – “Auto
Preset” (vpage 30).
• It is also possible to switch to “FM” or “AM” in step 1 by pressing
NOTE
[TUNER].
• If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in Preset stations are erased by overwriting them.
manually.
• When tuning in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to change
frequencies continuously.
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• The time for which the on-screen display are displayed can be set at
“Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “On-Screen Display” (vpage
28).
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Listening to Preset Stations RDS (Radio Data System)

Getting Started
SHIFT <PTY>
RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service
<SOURCE SELECT> <RDS> <RT>
1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G).
which allows a station to send additional information along
with the regular radio program signal.
2 Press PRESET CHANNEL to select the desired preset The following three types of RDS information can be
received with this unit:
Connections
channel (1 to 8).
Program Type (PTY)

n Default settings
Auto tuner presets PTY identifies the type of RDS program.
Setup
The program types and their displays are as follows:

87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 108.0 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 /
A1 ~ A8
90.1 MHz
NEWS News WEATHER Weather
Playback
PRESET CHANNEL TUNING 522 / 603 / 999 / 1404 / 1611 kHz,

B1 ~ B8 AFFAIRS Current Affairs FINANCE Finance
90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz
INFO Information Children’s
[Front] C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz CHILDREN
SPORT Sports programmes
PRESET D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz
SHIFT
EDUCATE Education SOCIAL Social Affairs

CHANNEL E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz
DRAMA Drama RELIGION Religion
F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz CULTURE Culture PHONE IN Phone In
G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz SCIENCE Science TRAVEL Travel
VARIED Varied LEISURE Leisure
POP M Pop Music JAZZ Jazz Music
ROCK M Rock Music COUNTRY Country Music
Easy Listening NATION M National Music
EASY M
Music OLDIES Oldies Music
LIGHT M Light Classical FOLK M Folk Music
CLASSICS Serious Classical DOCUMENT Documentary
OTHER M Other Music
[MODE Traffic Program (TP)

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SELECTOR 1]
TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.
This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your
[Rear]
area before leaving home.
Radio Text (RT)

[TUNER] RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the
display.
NOTE
The operations described below using <RDS>, <PTY> and <RT> will not
function in areas in which there are no RDS broadcasts.

Button name only:
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RDS Search PTY Search TP Search
Getting Started
Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic
provide the RDS service. designated program type (PTY). programs (TP stations).
For a description of each program type, refer to “Program

select “TUNER”.
Type (PTY)”.
1 Either turn
select “TUNER”.
<SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to
Connections
2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.

select “TUNER”.
(vpage 48 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) (vpage 48 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)
3 3
Setup
Press <RDS> until “RDS SEARCH” appears on the (vpage 48 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) Press <RDS> until “TP SEARCH” appears on the
display. display.
3 Press <RDS> until “PTY SEARCH” appears on the
Playback
4 Press PRESET CHANNEL.
display.
The search for RDS stations begins automatically. TP search begins automatically.
b If no RDS stations are found with the above operation, all the
4 Watching the display, press <PTY> to call out the b If no TP station is found with the above operation, all the reception

reception bands are searched. desired program type. bands are searched.
b When a broadcast station is found, that station’s name appears on b The station name is displayed on the display after searching
the display.
PTY search begins automatically.
stops.
5 To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 3.
b If no RDS station is found when all the frequencies have been

b If there is no station broadcasting the designated program type
with the above operation, all the reception bands are searched.
b The station name is displayed on the display after searching
b If no other TP station is found when all the frequencies have been

searched, “NO RDS” is displayed. stops. searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.
b If no station broadcasting the designated program type is found

when all the frequencies have been searched, “NO PROGRAMME”
is displayed.
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RT (Radio Text) iPod® Playback

Getting Started
<SOURCE SELECT> <RT> “RT” appears on the display when radio text data is The music on an iPod can be played by using the Control Dock for
iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately).
received.
The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the main
1
unit or remote control unit while watching the menus.
Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to
select “TUNER”. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
Connections
and other countries.

(vpage 48 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)
b The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are not
copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback is legally
permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to comply
3
Setup
Press <RT>. with applicable copyright legislation.
<ON/STANDBY> b While receiving an RDS broadcast station, the text data broadcast
Playback
from the station is displayed. Basic Operation
1
[Front] b To turn the display off, press <RT>.
Make the necessary preparations.
b If no text data is being broadcast, “NO TEXT DATA” is displayed.
CHANNEL
q Set the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod.

(vSee the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.)
[2] w Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input.
[1] MENU : ”Input Setup” – “Assign” – ”iPod dock”
(vpage 32)
[6], [7]
[8], [9]
[ENTER]
2 Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [iPod] to
select the input source assigned in step 1-w above.
[uip]
[STATUS]
[MODE [MODE
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SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2]
OK to disconnect.
[Rear] (iPod screen)

[TUNER]
b If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be
properly connected. Try connecting again.
[iPod]
[MODE] [ENTER]
3 SELECTOR
[MODE SELECTOR 1]
Set
2]
to “AUDIO” and [MODE
to “iPod/NETWORK”.
(vpage 48 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)
[uip]

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Shuffling playback
Getting Started
Press [CHANNEL +].
• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR
(iPod) connector. [Selectable items] Albums Songs OFF
• Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency
components of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound. MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Shuffle” (vpage 32)
The default setting is “Mode3”.
To switch between the Browse and Remote modes
Connections
• Press <ON/STANDBY> and set the AVR-1908’s power to the standby
mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source Either press and hold [MODE].
to one to which the menu “iPod dock” is not assigned before
disconnecting the iPod.
• The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by
NOTE
Setup
pressing [STATUS] during playback.
• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some • On the AVR-1908, folder and file names can be displayed as titles. Any
functions may not operate. characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)”.
Playback
• DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod • The time for which the on-screen display are displayed can be set
data. at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “On-Screen Display”
– “iPod Information” (vpage 29).

Listening to Music
Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the
1 [p]
Use [ui] to select the menu, then press [ENTER] or
to select the music file to be played.
iPod
Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor.
Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions. (When
2 Press [ENTER] or [p].

Playback starts.
using an ASD-1R)
Stopping playback temporarily

1 Press and hold [MODE] to set the Remote mode.
2 Watching the iPod’s screen, use [ui] to select

During playback, press [ENTER] or [1].
Press again to resume playback. “Photos” or “Video”.
Fast-forwarding or fast-reversing
During playback, either press and hold [u] (to fast-reverse) or [i] (to
3 Press [ENTER] until the image you want to view is
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fast-forward), or press [6] or [7]. displayed.
To cue to the beginning of a track
During playback, either press [u] (to cue to the previous track) or [i]
(to cue to the next track), or press [8] or [9].
“TV Out” at the iPod’s “Slideshow Settings” or “Video Settings” must
To stop be set to “On” in order to display the iPod’s photo data or videos on
During playback, either press and hold [ENTER] or press [2]. the monitor. For details, see the iPod’s operating instructions.
Playing repeatedly
Press [CHANNEL –].
[Selectable items] All One OFF
MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Repeat” (vpage 32)

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NOTE
Getting Started
• Digital signals are not output from the analog REC OUT connector.
<SOURCE SELECT> <SPEAKER B>
• Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should
<SPEAKER A> ui Other Operations and not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright
Functions holder.
• Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete”
Connections
cannot be selected.
Other Operations
Convenient Functions
Setup
Recording on an External Device

(REC OUT mode) Channel Level
Playback
You can listen to one program source while recording a different You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback
<POWER> QUICK SELECT ENTER,op program source. sources or to suit your taste, as described below.
<REC SELECT>
1 Press <REC SELECT> until “RECOUT” appears on
1 Press <ENTER> or [CH SELECT].
[Front]
the display. Channel Volume
FL 0.0dB SR 0.0dB
QUICK SELECT
2 Turn <SOURCE SELECT> to choose the input source
to be recorded.
The “REC” indicator and the indicator for the selected source
C
FR
SW
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
SBR
SBL
SL
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
light. Fader
FRONT : REAR
RECOUT SOURCE RECOUT TUNER ···· RECOUT V.AUX
ENTER,
3 Play the program source.
For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
operating instructions.
2 Use ui,
speaker.
<ENTER> or [CH SELECT] to select the
The speaker that can be set switches each time one of the
To record FM or AM broadcasts, select the broadcast (vpage buttons is pressed.
[CH SELECT]
uiop 41).
3 Use o p to adjust the volume.

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[Rear] 4 Start recording.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
operating instructions.
b “OFF” can be set by pressing o when the subwoofer’s volume is
set to –12 dB.
ENTER
uiop
• To cancel, press <REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT> until
“RECOUT SOURCE” is displayed.
• Make a test recording before starting the actual recording.
• The source selected is output from the digital output connector
(OPTICAL 2).
About the button names in these explanations The source selected in the REC SELECT mode is not associated with
< > : Buttons on the main unit the output from the digital output connector (OPTICAL 2).
Button name only:
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Fader Function Personal Memory Plus Function Resetting the Microprocessor
Getting Started
This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, etc.) Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations
rear speakers at once. last selected for the individual input sources. cannot be performed.
When you switch to an input source, the settings are automatically When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to
1 Press <ENTER> or [CH SELECT]. set to the ones that were set the last time that input source was
used.
their default values.
Connections
<POWER>
Turn off the power using .
2 Press ui,
“Fader”.
<ENTER> or [CH SELECT] to select
2 <SPEAKER
The surround parameters, tone control, room EQ settings and the <POWER>
Press while simultaneously pressing
volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual surround
3 Use o p to adjust the volume of the speakers. A> <SPEAKER B>

and .
Setup
modes.
(o: front, p: rear)
3 Once the display starts flashing at intervals of about 1
Playback
second, release the two buttons.
Last Function Memory
• The fader function does not affect the subwoofer.
This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby
• The fader can be adjusted until the volume of the speaker adjusted
mode was set.

to the lowest value is –12 dB. If in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 second,
When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as
start over from step 1.
they were directly before the standby mode was set.
Quick Select Function

With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode,
surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in Backup Memory
the memory. The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the
power is turned off or the power cord is disconnected.
1 Set the input source, input mode, surround mode,

room EQ settings and volume to the conditions you
want to store.
2 Press and hold the desired

“Memory” appears on the display.
QUICK SELECT until
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[Quick Select Defaults]
Input Source Volume
Quick Select 1 DVD/HDP –40 dB
Quick Select 2 TV/CBL –40 dB
Quick Select 3 VCR –40 dB
• To call out the settings, press QUICK SELECT at which the desired
settings were stored.
• The Quick Select name can be changed (vpage 29).
NOTE
Input sources stored with the quick select function cannot be selected
if they have been deleted at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup”
– “Source Delete” (vpage 28). In this case, store them again.
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Operating DENON Audio

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• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the
Components
Remote Control Unit Operations preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote
1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”. control unit’s transmitting window while setting the preset memory.
• Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function
cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed in
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[Front] the list of preset codes.
2 Set[MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the

component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or
TAPE/CD-R/MD).
• Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code.
Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and
verify correct operation.
• The preset memory can be set for one component only among the
Setup
[MODE
SELECTOR 1]
[MODE
SELECTOR 2]
3 Operate the audio component. following: TAPE/CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP and SAT/CABLE.
Playback
b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.

b While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of Operating Preset Components
infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some
component models cannot be operated with this remote control.
b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD or TAPE/CD-R/MD position,

Presetting and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, SAT/CABLE, VCR or TV
[Rear] • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by position.
setting the preset memory.
[DVD/VDP [TV POWER]
• Operation is not possible for some models.
2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want
to operate.
POWER]
[NUMBER] b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD or TAPE/CD-R/MD position,

and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, SAT/CABLE, VCR or TV
3 Operate the component.
position. b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.

b Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.
2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be

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registered.
3

Press [DVD/VDP POWER] and [TV POWER] at the
same time.
The indicator starts flashing.
Depending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment,
4 [NUMBER]
Referring to the included list of preset codes, press
some buttons may not operate.
to input the preset code (a 3-digit number)
for the manufacturer of the component whose signals
you want to store in the memory.
5 To store the codes of another component in the

memory, repeat steps 1 to 4.
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Functions of Buttons by Component
Getting Started
n Front Device
CD Player iPod
CD MD
Tape Deck DVD Player
Video disc
Video Deck
Satellite
Cable TV
TV
operated Recorder Recorder player Receiver (Monitor)
MODE
AUDIO VIDEO
SELECTOR 1
[OFF] [ON/SOURCE] MODE iPod/
CD TAPE / CD-R / MD DVD / VDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV
Connections
[SHIFT] [CHANNEL+/–] SELECTOR 2 NETWORK
OFF – – – – – Power off – – – – –
Power on / Power on / Power on Power on Power on
ON/SOURCE – – – – – Power on
[1], [2], [3], Standby Standby / Standby / Standby / Standby
Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset
[A/B], [0], SHIFT channel channel channel channel channel – – – – – –
Setup
[DISC SKIP +/ selection selection selection selection selection
FAVORITE], Preset 1-track/ Preset Preset Preset Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch
Playback
CHANNEL + channel album channel channel channel Channels Channels Channels Channels Channels Channels
[6 7], selection shuffle play selection selection selection (+) (+) (+) (+) (+) (+)
[8 9], [SETUP], [uiop],
Preset 1-track/All- Preset Preset Preset Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch
[VCR CH+/–] [AUDIO], [ENTER], CHANNEL – channel track repeat channel channel channel Channels Channels Channels Channels Channels Channels

[DISPLAY], selection play selection selection selection (–) (–) (–) (–) (–) (–)
[RETURN], [MENU] 1 Play Play / Pause Play Play Play Play Play Play
2 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop
[MODE [MODE 3, A/B Pause – Pause Pause
A/B
Pause Pause Pause
switching
SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] 0, Reverse
Disc skip + – – – Disc skip – –
DISC SKIP + play
Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Punch Punch Punch
Rewind / through through through
Search Search Search Search Search Search Search
6 7 Fast
(fast-reverse / (fast-reverse / (fast-reverse / (fast-reverse / (fast-reverse / (fast-reverse / (fast-reverse /
forward
fast-forward) fast-forward) fast-forward) fast-forward) fast-forward) fast-forward) fast-forward)
Switch
8 9 Auto search Auto search Auto search Auto search Auto search Auto search
– Channels
VCR CH + / – (cue) (cue) (cue) (cue) (cue) (cue)
(–, +)
SETUP – – – – – Setup – – – – –
Cursor Cursor Cursor Cursor
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u i o p – Cursor – – – – –
operation operation operation operation
Switching
AUDIO – – – – – the audio – – – – –
signal
Enter Enter Enter Enter
ENTER – Enter – – – – –
setting setting setting setting
Switching Switching Switching
Switching
DISPLAY – – – – – – – the the the
the display
display display display
RETURN – – – – – Return – – Return Return Return
Calling out Calling out Calling out Calling out
MENU – – – – – – –
the menus the menus the menus the menus
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n Rear Device CD MD Video disc Video Satellite TV
Getting Started
CD Player iPod Tape Deck DVD Player Cable TV

operated Recorder Recorder player Deck Receiver (Monitor)
MODE
AUDIO VIDEO
SELECTOR 1
MODE iPod/
CD TAPE / CD-R / MD DVD / VDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV
SELECTOR 2 NETWORK
Number Number
[NUMBER] NUMBER
Connections
– – – – – input / Track input / Track – Channels Channels Channels

(0 ~ 9, +10)
(0~9, +10) selection selection
TUNING Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume
Tuning Tuning Tuning Tuning Tuning
[TUNING+/–], (+, –) / control control control control control control
(+, –) (+, –) (+, –) (+, –) (+, –)
[TV VOL +/–], [SETUP], TV VOL (+, –) (+, –) (+, –) (+, –) (+, –) (+, –) (+, –)
Setup
[MODE / DVD MENU], [uiop], Switch search

[AUDIO], Switch modes / Switch Switch Switch
[BAND / MODE /
search Browse/Remote search search search
Calling out
– –
Calling out Calling out Calling out
[ENTER],
Playback
PICTURE ADJUST], DVD MENU

modes mode switching modes modes modes
the menus the menus the menus the menus
[MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [DISPLAY], (Press and hold)
[RETURN] SETUP – – – – – Setup – – – – –
Cursor Cursor Cursor Cursor
u i o p – – – – – –
operation operation operation operation
AUDIO – – – – – Audio – – – – –
BAND /
AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM Picture
PICTURE – – – – –
switching switching switching switching switching adjust
ADJUST
Enter Enter Enter
ENTER – – – – – Enter setting – –
setting setting setting
MEMORY / Preset Preset Preset Preset
Preset memory Subtitle – – – – –
SUBTITLE memory memory memory memory
Switching Switching Switching Switching
DISPLAY – – – – – – –
the display the display the display the display
RETURN – – – – – Return – – Return Return Return
Default
DENON DENON DENON HITACHI ABC HITACHI
setting – – – – –
(111) (151) (111) (108) (007) (134)
(Preset code)
Special
–
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q q q, w q q, e q, e
Remarks
GSpecial RemarksH
q Only one device can be set in the preset memory for each mode. Also, when a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically
deleted.
w For some brands, the DVD remote control buttons may have different function names. Check beforehand.
e One of the following buttons can be assigned to the TV and satellite receiver or cable TV: CD, TAPE/CD-R/MD, VCR, DVD/VDP (vpage 51
“Punch Through Function”).
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Punch Through Function
Getting Started
[Front]
“Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3,
0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TAPE/CD-
R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or
TV mode. By default, nothing is set.
1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.
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[1], [2], [3],
2
[0], [6], [7], Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be
[8], [9] registered (SAT/CABLE or TV).
Setup
3 Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time.
Playback
The indicator starts flashing.
[MODE [MODE 4 Input the number of the component you want to set.

No.
SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] CD 1
iPod/NETWORK 2
TAPE/CD-R/MD 3
DVD/VDP 4
VCR 5
No setting 0
[Rear]
[NUMBER]
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[MEMORY] [RETURN]
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Setting 1 :
Getting Started
F 7.1-channel playback
Amp Assign Connections and Operations
FL SW C FR
The AVR-1908 is compatible with the following types of playback:

Connections
• 5.1-channel playback 2-channel playback

Amp Assign mode:
• Bi-amp playback (front speakers)
7.1ch 7.1ch (Default)
SL SR
NOTE
• For bi-amp playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection.
Setup
• When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the speaker
terminals. SBL SBR
Playback
n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker
Settings with the Amp Assign Function terminals
The Amp Assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-1908 to Speaker terminal SURR. BACK /
the speaker outputs for the different zones. FRONT SURR
CENTER AMP ASSIGN
Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 3”, then set the corresponding
“Amp Assign” mode at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” (vpage 28). Amp Assign mode R L R L R L
Connect the speakers as described at “Amp Assign” mode settings and speakers connected to the various
7.1ch FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL
speaker terminals.
“Setting 2” is possible to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 5.1-channel mode and 2-channel
mode without changing the speaker connections.
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Setting 2 : With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. Setting 3 :
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F 5.1-channel playback 2-channel playback F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels and conducting
Switching·················Surround Mode switching 5.1-channel playback
(switching with other modes not possible)
FL L C R FR FL L C R FR
Connections
FL SW C FR
SW
Surround Mode SW
Amp Assign mode:
DIRECT / STEREO 5.1ch
Amp Assign mode:
5.1ch 2ch 2ch FL/FR
SL SR SL SR
Multi Channel / SL
Bi-Amp
SR
Front A Bi-Amp
Setup
Surround
Front B Bi-Amp
Playback
n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker

terminals terminals
Speaker terminal SURR. BACK / Speaker terminal
FRONT SURR SURR. BACK / AMP
AMP ASSIGN FRONT-A FRONT-B SURR
CENTER CENTER ASSIGN
Amp Assign mode R L R L R L Amp Assign mode R L R L R L R L
2ch FR FL C SR SL FR FL FR FL
Front A Bi-Amp FL-A/FR-A Bi-Amp
connection
FR-A FL-A FR-B FL-B C SR SL
FR FL
Front B Bi-Amp FL-B/FR-B Bi-Amp
connection
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Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type
Getting Started
speakers for the surround speakers

We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse
Other Information When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide
a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating
Placement of the surround left and right channels speaker (monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the
when using surround back speakers prime listening position, mounted above ear level.
Connections
About Speaker Installation We recommend installing the speakers for the surround “L” and “R” Path of the surround sound from the
channels a bit forward. speakers to the listening position
Surround back speakers

Setup
Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding Examples of speaker layouts
a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system.
In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to
Playback
Surround Surround Surround back

rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to speaker speaker
speakers
signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the use them.
Front speaker
front to the point directly behind the listening position.
G1H Using surround back speaker(s) 60 to 90 cm
Point slightly
Change of positioning and acoustic image downwards
with 5.1-channel systems q When mainly playing movies
Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way 60°
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speakers. Surround back speakers

Front speakers
Center speaker GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH
e When playing movies and music

Monitor
Subwoofer Front speakers
60° Center speaker
Surround Surround back
4-DI 43DI Surround speaker speaker
speakers Monitor
Front speaker
Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL Subwoofer
60 to 90 cm
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Change of positioning and acoustic image Point slightly 45° ~ 60°

with 6.1-channel systems downwards Surround Surround back
60° Surround speaker speaker
'- 48 $ '3 speaker Front speaker
Surround back speakers 60 to 90 cm Point slightly
downwards
GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH
4-DI 43DI
Surround back speaker

GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH
4#DI
Movement of acoustic image from

SR to SB to SL
In addition to sources recorded in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of
conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources can also be enhanced.
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G2H When not using surround back speakers Dolby Pro Logic g
DTS Surround
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Front speakers
Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby
Center speaker
Laboratories.
Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5-channels to
DTS Digital Surround
Monitor
achieve an excellent surround effect. DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS,
Subwoofer
The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band Inc., compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz and up
Connections
signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to 5.1-channels of digital discrete surround sound.
60°
to create a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a rich sense of
Surround speaker
presence for all stereo sources. DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1
Front speaker DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format
60 to 90 cm Dolby Pro Logic gx
Setup
adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound.
Dolby Pro Logic gx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible
g matrix decoding technology. according to the decoder.
120°
Playback
Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are decoded to achieve a natural
Surround speakers sound with up to 7.1-channels. DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1
There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema”
GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format
suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimized for playing

inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround
games.
sound through matrix encoding. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel
b Sources recorded in Dolby Surround audio signals is also possible according to the decoder.
Surround Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following
The AVR-1908 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that logo marks. DTS NEO:6™ Surround
lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the Dolby Surround support mark :
DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1-
same sense of presence as in a movie theater.
channel surround playback with 2-channel sources. It includes “DTS
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
NEO:6 CINEMA” suited for playing movies and “DTS NEO:6 MUSIC”
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Surround suited for playing music.
Dolby Laboratories.
DTS 96/24
Dolby Digital
DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality
Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24
Laboratories. bit quantization on DVD-Video.
A total of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels (“FL” , “FR” and
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“C”), 2 surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” channel for
low frequencies. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467
sound field with a “three-dimensional” feeling (sense of distance, & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, DTS
movement and positioning) is achieved. Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6 are registered trademarks and the
A real, overpowering sense of presence is achieved when playing DTS logos, Symbol and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of DTS, Inc.©
movie sources in AV rooms as well. 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Audyssey MultEQ® HDMI

Getting Started
Audyssey MultEQ® is the first technology to properly measure sound (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
information throughout a listening area, then combine this information
HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based
to accurately represent the acoustical problems in the room. Based on
on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in
these measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that
consumer equipment.
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corrects for both time and frequency response problems in every seat.
Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are
Audyssey MultEQ not only corrects frequency response problems in
transmitted with a single connection.
a large listening area but also performs a fully automated surround
HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents
system setup.
Protection), a technology for protecting copyrights that encrypts digital
For a detailed description, see page 21.
video signals in the same was as with DVI.
Setup
Deep Color
Playback
Audyssey MultEQ® is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and
It is licensed under U.S. and National Patent Applications subtle gradations between colors.
20030235318 and 10/700,220. Additional U.S. and Foreign Patents Enables increased contrast ratio.
pending. MultEQ and the Audyssey MultEQ logo are trademarks Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and
of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. white.

At 30-bit pixel depth, a four times improvement would be the minimum,
and the typical improvement would be eight times or more.
xvYCC
Next-generation “xvYCC” color space supports 1.8 times as many
colors as existing HDTV signals.
Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately.
Enables displays with natural, vivid colors.
“HDMI”, “HDMI logo” and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface”

are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
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Surround Modes and Parameters
Getting Started
Signals and adjustability in the different modes
Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)
Surround mode
Surround D. COMP LFE AFDM
Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer SB CH OUT CINEMA EQ. MODE ROOM SIZE LEVEL DELAY TIME Subwoofer
Back L/R z1 z2 z1
Connections
PURE DIRECT, DIRECT S A A A D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A A A A A A A S
MULTI CH DIRECT S D D D D A S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A
STEREO S A A A D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A A A A A A A A
EXT. IN S D D D D A A A A A A A A A A
MULTI CH IN S ( 0 dB) S (ON)
Setup
S D D D D A S A A A A A A
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D D D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (CINEMA) A A A A
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S D D A D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE2) S (CINEMA) A A A A
Playback
DTS NEO:6 S D D D D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (CINEMA) A A A A
DOLBY DIGITAL S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A
DTS SURROUND S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A

7CH STEREO S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S A A A A A A
ROCK ARENA S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S A A S (medium) S (10) A A
JAZZ CLUB S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S A A S (medium) S (10) A A
MONO MOVIE S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S A A S (medium) S (10) A A
VIDEO GAME S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S A A S (medium) S (10) A A
MATRIX S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S A A A A S (30 ms) A
VIRTUAL S A A A D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A A A A A A A A
S : Signal / Adjustable
A : No signal / Not adjustable
D : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting
NOTE1 : This parameter is availabe when the menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” is set to “CINEMA” (vpage 35).
NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when the menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” is set to “CINEMA” or “PL” (vpage 35).
NOTE:
z1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.
z2 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS and DVD-Audio.
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Signals and adjustability in the different modes
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Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

NEO:6 MUSIC
Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only
mode only
Tone Control Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER
CENTER CENTER
PANORAMA DIMENSION SW ATT
WIDTH IMAGE
PURE DIRECT, DIRECT S (OFF) S (NOTE4)
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A A A A A A S
MULTI CH DIRECT A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE4) A
STEREO A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
EXT. IN A A A A S A A A A
MULTI CH IN A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
Setup
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
DTS NEO:6 A A A S (0.3) A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
Playback
DOLBY DIGITAL A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) A

DTS SURROUND A A A A A S (0 dB) S (NOTE5) S (OFF) A
7CH STEREO A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
ROCK ARENA A A A A A S (NOTE3) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

JAZZ CLUB A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
MONO MOVIE A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
VIDEO GAME A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
MATRIX A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
VIRTUAL A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S : Adjustable
A : Not adjustable
NOTE3 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB
NOTE4 : Can be used according to the “Direct Mode Setup” setting.
NOTE5 : This parameter is invalid during input of the DTS96/24 signal.
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Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals
Getting Started
Button Input signals
DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO
Note DOLBY
LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY
Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio DVD-Audio
PCM DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL
(With no (multi ch) (2ch)
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(With Flag) (With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1/5/4ch) (4/3ch) (2ch)
Flag)
STANDARD
DTS SURROUND
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 z1 A A F D A A A A A A A A A A
Setup
DTS ES MTRX6.1 z1 A A A F D A A A A A A A A A
DTS SURROUND A A S S F A A A A A A A A
DTS 96/24 A A A A A F A A A A A A A
Playback
DTS + PLgx CINEMA z2 A A S S S S A A A A A A A
DTS + PLgx MUSIC z1 A A S S S S A A A A A A A
DTS + NEO:6 z1 A A A S S S A A A A A A A

DTS NEO:6 CINEMA S S A A A A A A A A S A S
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC S S A A A A A A A A S A S
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL EX z1 A A A A A A S S S S A A A
DOLBY DIGITAL A A A A A A S F F F A A A
DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx CINEMA z2 A A A A A A F D S S S A A A
DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx MUSIC z1 A A A A A A S S S S A A A
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA S S A A A A A A A A F A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC S S A A A A A A A A S A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME S S A A A A A A A A S A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA S S A A A A A A A A S A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC S S A A A A A A A A S A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME S S A A A A A A A A S A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC S S A A A A A A A A S A S
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MULTI CH IN
MULTI CH IN A A A A A A A A A A A F A
MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA z2 A A A A A A A A A A A S A
MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC z1 A A A A A A A A A A A S A
MULTI CH IN 7.1 A A A A A A A A A A A S A
NOTE:
z1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”.
z2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”
.
F : Mode selectable in initial status
D : Mode fixed when “AFDM” is “ON”
S : Selectable mode
A : Non-selectable mode
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Button Input signals
Getting Started
DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO

Note DOLBY
LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY
Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio DVD-Audio
PCM DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL
(With no (multi ch) (2ch)
(With Flag) (With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1/5/4ch) (4/3ch) (2ch)
Flag)
DIRECT
Connections
DIRECT S S S S S S S S S S S A S
MULTI CH DIRECT A A A A A A A A A A A S A
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA z2 A A A A A A A A A A A S A
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC z1 A A A A A A A A A A A S A
Setup
M DIRECT 7.1 A A A A A A A A A A A S A
DSP SIMULATION
7CH STEREO z3 S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Playback
ROCK ARENA S S S S S S S S S S S S S
JAZZ CLUB S S S S S S S S S S S S S
MONO MOVIE S S S S S S S S S S S S S
VIDEO GAME S S S S S S S S S S S S S
MATRIX S S S S S S S S S S S S S
VIRTUAL S S S S S S S S S S S S S
STEREO
STEREO F F S S S S S S S S S S F
NOTE :
z1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”.
z2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”
.
z3: If the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”
, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.
F : Mode selectable in initial status
S : Selectable mode
A : Non-selectable mode
Troubleshooting
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Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output
Getting Started
Input signals MONITOR OUT
Video convert
HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO
A A A A A A A A
A A A S VIDEO A A VIDEO
A A S A S-VIDEO A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
Connections
A A S S S-VIDEO A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
A S (1080p) A A A COMPONENT A A
A S (480i ~ 720p) A A COMPONENT COMPONENT A A
A S (1080p) A S VIDEO COMPONENT A VIDEO
A S (480i ~ 720p) A S COMPONENT COMPONENT A VIDEO
A S (1080p) S A S-VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
Setup
A S (480i ~ 720p) S A COMPONENT COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
ON
A S (1080p) S S S-VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
A S (480i ~ 720p) S S COMPONENT COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
Playback
S A A A HDMI A A A
S A A S HDMI 1z A A VIDEO
S A S A HDMI 2z A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S A S S HDMIz2 A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S S A A HDMI COMPONENT A A

S S A S HDMI 1z COMPONENT A VIDEO
S S S A HDMI 2z COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S S S S HDMIz2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S : Signal input A : Not output
A : No signal z1 : On-screen display superimposed on video signal and output.
480i ~ 720p: 480i / 576i / 480p / 576p / 1080i / 720p z2 : On-screen display superimposed on S-Video signal and output.
COMPONENT:
The on-screen display signals are not outputted from the COMPONENT
MONITOR OUT.
HDMI:
On-screen display only displayed for MENU button and the remote control
unit’s DISPLAY button.
Signals up-converted to HDMI are output to the HDMI monitor with the resolution at which they are input. Note that resolutions of 1080p are not
Troubleshooting
handled.
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S-VIDEO Input signals MONITOR OUT
Getting Started
Video convert
MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO
— A A A A A A A A
— A A A S A A A VIDEO
— A A S A A A S-VIDEO A
Used A A S S A A S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
Not used A A S S A A — VIDEO
— A S A A A COMPONENT A A
Connections
— A S A S A COMPONENT A VIDEO
— A S S A A COMPONENT S-VIDEO A
Used A S S S A COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
Not used A S S S A COMPONENT — VIDEO
OFF
— S A A A HDMI A A A
— S A A S HDMIz1 A A VIDEO
Setup
— S A S A HDMIz2 A S-VIDEO A
Used S A S S HDMIz2 A S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
Not used S A S S HDMI 1z A — VIDEO
— S S A A HDMI COMPONENT A A
Playback
— S S A S HDMI 1z COMPONENT A VIDEO

— S S S A HDMI 2z COMPONENT S-VIDEO A
Used S S S S HDMIz2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
Not used S S S S HDMI 1z COMPONENT — VIDEO
S : Signal input A : Not output

A : No signal z1 : On-screen display superimposed on video signal and output.
z2 : On-screen display superimposed on S-Video signal and output.
COMPONENT:
The on-screen display signals are not outputted from the COMPONENT
MONITOR OUT.
HDMI:
On-screen display only displayed for MENU button and the remote control
unit’s DISPLAY button.
Troubleshooting
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Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
Getting Started
Power turns off • Protection circuit activated due • Turn off the power, wait for the 10
suddenly and to rise of internal temperature. set to fully cool down, then turn
Troubleshooting power indicator the power back on.
flashes red. • Place the set in a well-ventilated 10
place.
If a problem should arise, first check the following:
• Core wires of two speakers are • First unplug the power cord, 10
Connections
1. Are the connections correct?
touching each other or a core then twist the core wires tightly
2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?
wire is sticking out of the terminal or terminate the speaker cables,
3. Are the other components operating properly?
and touching the set’s rear panel, then reconnect.
If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,
activating the protection circuit.
there may be a malfunction.
Setup
• Speakers with an impedance • Use speakers with the specified 10
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
other than specified are being impedance.
used.
GGeneralH
Playback
• Set is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a –
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DENON service center.
Power does not • Connection of the power cord is • Check the insertion of the power 17
turn on, or turns faulty. cord plug. GRemote Control UnitH

off directly after it
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
was turned on.
Set does not work • Batteries are worn. • Replace with new batteries. 3
No sound is • Connection with the input • Check the connections. 9
properly when • You are operating outside of the • Operate within the specified 3
produced from devices or connection of the
remote control specified range. range.
speakers. speaker cables is faulty.
unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. 3
• Select an appropriate input
• Device you want to play and set 40
remote control unit.
input source do not match. source.
• The batteries are not inserted in • Insert the batteries in the 3
• Master volume is turned too• Adjust the master volume to an 40
the proper direction, as indicated proper direction, following the
low. appropriate level.
by the polarity marks in the polarity marks in the battery
• Mute mode is set. • Cancel the mute mode. 40
battery compartment. compartment.
• Headphones are connected. • Disconnect the headphones. 40
• The set’s remote control sensor • Move the set to a place in which 3
• No digital signals are being
• Select an input source for which 31
is exposed to strong light (direct the remote control sensor will
input. the digital input setting has been
sunlight, inverter type fluorescent not be exposed to strong light.
made.
bulb light, etc.).
• The connectors to which the • Set the input mode. 31
Troubleshooting
• The remote ID of the main unit • Set Remote ID for the main unit 29
digital inputs are assigned and
and remote control unit do not to “1”.
the settable input modes do not
match.
match.
Display is off. • The “Dimmer” setting is set to • Set to something other than 29
“OFF”. “OFF”.
• The PURE DIRECT mode is set. • Set a surround mode other than 34
the PURE DIRECT mode.
“DOLBY DIGITAL” • DVD player’s digital audio output • Check the DVD player’s audio –
indicator does not setting is not proper. output setting. For details, read
appear on display. the DVD player’s operating
instructions.
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GAudioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
Getting Started
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No sound is • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “TV”. 26
No sound is • You are playing a monaural • The mode is set to something 33 output from Setup” – “HDMI Audio Setup”
produced from source (TV, AM radio broadcast, other than “STANDARD (Dolby/ the monitor – “HDMI Audio Out” setting is
center speaker. etc.) in the STANDARD (Dolby/ DTS Surround)”. connected set to “AMP”.
DTS Surround) mode. with HDMI
connections.
Connections
No sound • The surround mode is set to • Set to a surround playback 34

is produced “STEREO”, “DIRECT” or “PURE mode.
from surround DIRECT”. GVideoH
speakers. Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
No sound is • The surround back speaker’s • Check the setting and change it 28 No picture • The connections between the • Check the connections. 11 ~ 17
Setup
produced from power amplifier is assigned to a as necessary. appears. AVR-1908 and monitor are faulty.
surround back different channel. • The monitor’s input setting is • Set properly. –
speaker. • Surround back speaker setting is • Set to something other than 24 wrong.
Playback
set to “None”. “None”. • PURE DIRECT mode is set. • Cancel the PURE DIRECT mode. 34
• Surround mode not set to a mode • Select a surround playback 33 • The player is connected using the • High definition (1080i/720p) and –
for 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback. mode. component input connectors, the progressive (480p/576p) video
No sound is • Subwoofer’s power not turned • Turn on the subwoofer’s power. – monitor is connected using the signals are not down-converted.
produced from on. video (yellow) or S-Video output Set the player to interlace
subwoofer. • The “Subwoofer” setting at • Set to “Yes”. 24 connectors. (480i/576i) signals.
“Speaker Configuration” is set to No picture • The connections to the HDMI • Check the connections. 11
“No”. appears connectors are faulty.
• The subwoofer is not properly • Check the connections. 9 with HDMI • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. 31
connected. connections. • The monitor is not compatible • Connect a monitor that is 11
• The subwoofer’s volume is • Adjust the subwoofer’s volume 46 with copyright protection compatible with copyright
turned off. to an appropriate level. (HDCP). protection (HDCP).
No test tones are • Surround mode not set to • Set to the STANDARD (Dolby/ 33 • The HDMI format of the player • Match the HDMI format of the 11
produced when “STANDARD (Dolby/DTS DTS Surround) mode. and monitor do not match. player and monitor.
remote control Surround)”. Picture cannot be • Input source does not match • The video conversion function 14
unit’s TEST button recorded. recorder’s video connection does not work for the REC
is pressed. connector (video or S-Video). OUT connectors. Match the
DTS sound is not • DVD player’s audio output setting • Set the DVD player. For details, – input source and recorder
Troubleshooting
output. is not set to bitstream. refer to the DVD player’s connections.

operating instructions. DVDs cannot be • This is not a malfunction. Most –
• DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. – copied on a VCR. movie software includes copy
with DTS sound playback. –
prevention signals and cannot be
• The AVR-1908’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” 31 copied.
setting is set to “PCM”. mode.
HDMI audio • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “AMP”. 26 GiPodH
signals are not Setup” – “HDMI Audio Setup”
output from – “HDMI Audio Out” setting is Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
speakers. set to “TV”. iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source 32
played. “iPod dock” is not selected. assigned at “iPod dock”.
• Cable is not properly connected. • Reconnect. 13
• Control Dock for iPod’s AC • Plug the Control Dock for iPod’s –
adapter is not connected to AC adapter into a power outlet.
power outlet.
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Getting Started
Specifications
Connections
n Audio section n Tuner section [FM] [AM]
• Power amplifier (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10-15 W)
Rated output: Front (A, B): Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz 522 kHz ~ 1611 kHz
90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 18 µV
120 W + 120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)
Setup
Center: STEREO 23 µV (38.5 dBf)
90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) S/N (IHF-A): MONO 77 dB (IHF-A weighted)
120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) STEREO 72 dB (IHF-A weighted)
Surround: Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.15 %
Playback
90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) STEREO 0.3 %
120 W + 120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround Back: n General
90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz

120 W + 120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Power consumption: 440 W
Output terminals: Front: A or B 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms 0.3 W (Standby)
A + B 12 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Maximum external dimensions: 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 383 (D) mm
Center, Surround, Surr. Back: 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Weight: 11.4 kg
• Analog
Input sensitivity / Input impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms n Remote control unit (RC-1078)
Frequency response: 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode) Batteries: R6P/AA Type (two batteries)
S/N: 98 dB (IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode) Maximum external dimensions: 52 (W) x 243 (H) x 21 (D) mm
Distortion: 0.008 % (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz) (DIRECT mode) Weight: 184 g (including batteries)
n Video section z For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
• Standard video terminals
Input / output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)
• S-Video terminals
Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
C (color) signal — 0.3 (PAL) / 0.286 (NTSC) Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
Troubleshooting
• Color component video terminal
Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
PB / CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
PR / CR signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
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List of preset codes / Liste von voreingestellten Codes / Liste de codes préréglés / Lista dei codici pre-regolati /
Lista de códigos pre-ajustados / Lijst van vooringestelde codes / Förteckning över förinställda koder
DVD Player Craig 007, 087, 088, 091, 115 Montgomery Ward 001, 002, 007, 009, 049, 063,
081, 115, 117
T Tandy 009 Craig 004, 061
006, 049, 073, 080, 087, 090, Tashiko 009, 088 Crown 029
Curtis Mathes
A Aiwa 009 092 MTC 009, 087, 094
Tatung 004, 026, 030 029, 034, 038, 044, 047, 049,
Curtis Mathes
D Denon 014, [111]z Cybernex 087 Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090, 094
Teac 004, 009, 026, 094
053, 095, 118
H Hitachi 010 D Daewoo 025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093,
095, 096
N NAD 038
Technics 024, 049 D Daewoo 027, 029, 039, 048, 049, 054,
055, 106, 107, 137
J JVC 006, 011
Daytron 025, 055 NEC 004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029,
045, 061, 062, 085 TMK 087, 092 Daytron 003, 049
K Konka 012, 013
DBX 005, 085 Nikko 088 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089, Dimensia 044
Toshiba
M Magnavox 005
Dumont 053 Noblex 087
098, 099, 117
Dixi 007, 015, 027
Mitsubishi 004 Totevision 007, 087, 088
Dynatech 009 O Optimus 081, 088 E Electroband 046
P Panasonic 014
E Electrohome 001, 088, 097 Optonica 021
U Unirech 087
Electrohome 029, 056, 057, 058, 147
Philips 005, 015, 016, 017
Electrophonic 088 024, 049, 064, 066, 067, 068, V Vecrtor Research 005, 062, 085, 089, 090
Elta 027
Pioneer 003, 008 P Panasonic 069, 107 Victor 005, 045, 046, 085
001, 009, 017, 027, 086, 088, 029, 051, 059, 060, 061, 062,
Emerson
S Sanyo 018 Emerson 089, 092, 093, 097, 100, 101, Perdio 009 Video Concepts 005, 027, 085, 089, 090 118, 123, 124, 139, 148
Sony 002, 019, 020 102, 103, 104, 117 Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090 Videosonic 007, 087 Envision 038
009, 028, 031, 053, 054, 091,
T Toshiba 001, 021, 022 F Flsher 099, 115 Philco 015, 016, 049
W Wards 013, 021, 023, 087, 088, 089, Etron 027
091, 094, 097, 118, 119, 120
Z Zenith 023
G 007, 011, 049, 050, 051, 052, Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105 F Fisher 014, 021, 063, 064, 065, 118
GE 073, 080, 087 Pilot 088
X XR-1000 094
Formenti 155
Go Video 047, 048 005, 013, 029, 036, 037, 038, Y Yamaha 004, 005, 006, 026, 062, 085
Fortress 012
Pioneer
VDP Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 045, 085 Z Zenith 060, 078, 079
Fujitsu 004, 062
Portland 025, 055, 090
D Denon 028, 029, 112 Gradiente 094 Funai 004, 062
Proscan 063, 080
M Magnavox 026 Grundig 042
Television Futuretech 004
Mitsubishi 028 H Harley Davidson 094 Pulsar 060
020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058,
Q Quartz 033 A Admiral 045, 121 G GE 066, 088, 119, 120, 125, 147
P Panasonic 029, 030 Harman Kardon 040, 062
Adventura 122 000, 015, 029, 031, 039, 048,
Philips 026 Hi-Q 091 Quasar 034, 035, 049
001, 002, 021, 081, 087, 088, Aiko 054 Goldstar 051, 056, 057, 067, 068, 069,
Pioneer 028, 031 Hitachi 009, 013, 023, 026, 058,
[108]z, 109, 110, 111
R Radio Shack 091, 094, 097, 098, 115 Akai 016, 027, 046
116
R RCA 032 004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049, Radix 088 Alleron 062
Grundy 062
S Sony 033, 034, 035, 036 J JC Penny 062, 085, 087, 088 Randex 088 H Hitachi 029, 031, 051, 052, 070, 111,
A-Mark 007 112, 113, 124, [134]*
Jensen 013, 026 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063,
RCA Amtron 061 Hitachi Pay TV 151
004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087
JVC
VCR 044, 045, 046, 085 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, Anam 006, 007, 036 I Infinity 017, 071
A Admiral 081 K Kenwood 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 033,

045, 085, 090
Realistic 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097,
098
Anam National 061, 147 J Janeil 122
003, 007, 033, 038, 039, 047, JBL 017, 071
Aiko 095 Kodak 088 Ricoh 055 AOC 048, 049, 133 020, 034, 039, 040, 041, 044,
Aiwa 009 L Lloyd 009, 094 S Salora 033, 041 Archer 007 JC Penny 048, 050, 058, 066, 069, 076,
026, 027, 070, 072, 082, 083, LXI 088 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, Audiovox 007, 061 088, 090, 095, 125, 136, 159
Akai Samsung
084 087, 089, 113 JCB 046
Alba 055 M Magnavox 015, 016, 042, 049, 063, 106
Sanky 081 B Bauer 155
019, 051, 052, 072, 073, 091,
Magnin 087 Belcor 047 JVC
Amstrad 009 005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085, 117, 126
004, 005, 006, 015, 042, 049, Sansui
ASA 042 Marantz 085, 090
114 Bell & Howell 045, 118 K Kawasho 018, 046
032, 033, 053, 087, 091, 115, Bradford 061 Kenwood 038, 056, 057
Asha 087 Marta 088 Sanyo 116
Audio Dynamic 005, 085 Brockwood 003, 047 Kloss 010, 032
MEI 049 SBR 042
003, 030, 031, 032, 038, 047,
Audiovox 088
Memorex 009, 033, 049, 053, 060, 081, Scott 017, 020, 086, 089, 093, 117 C Candle 049, 050, 122
Kloss Novabeam 005, 122, 127, 131
Beaumark 087 087, 088, 091, 094, 115 013, 023, 028, 031, 033, 053, KTV 074, 123
Sears Capehart 003
Metz 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128 054, 088, 091, 098, 099, 115 L Loewe 071
Broksonic 086, 093 Celebrity 046
MGA 001, 017, 027, 041, 097 Sentra 055
C Calix 088
Sharp 001, 002, 021, 097
Circuit City 003
logik 144
MGN Technology 087 Luxman 031
Candle 006, 087, 088, 089, 090 029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 038,
Midland 011 Shogun 087 Citizen 047, 049, 050, 054, 061, 095, 008, 014, 017, 024, 040, 044,
Canon 049, 057
Minolta 013, 023 075, 076, 077, 078, 079, 121, 122, 123 LXI 063, 071, 075, 076, 077,
Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071 Sony 118, 125
001, 003, 008, 013, 014, 017, 122 Concerto 031, 047, 049
Carver 015 Mitsubishi 027, 029, 039, 040, 041, 045, STS 023 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038,
Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085,
CCE 095 097
Sylvania 009, 015, 016, 017, 041, 049,
Contec 013, 051, 052, 061 M Magnavox 089, 108, 109, 110, 127, 131,
006, 007, 087, 088, 089, 090, Motorola 081 094 132, 145
Citizen Symphonic 009, 094 Cony 051, 052, 061
095
PRESET CODE
Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Simpson 050 Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025 D Denon [111]*, 044 B Onkyo 057
Matsui 027 Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150 Signal 014 E Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 C Sharp 055
Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144 Soundesign 030, 050, 062 SL Marx 014 F Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010 D Denon 113
Metz 160, 161, 162, 163 Spectricon 007, 033 Starcom 009 J JVC 018, 019 E Sony 056
001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, Squareview 004 Stargate 014 Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017
MGA 065, 081, 083
Midland 125
Supre-Macy 032, 122 T Teleview 014 M Magnavox 006, 015, 035
Tape Dack
Supreme 046 Tocom 007, 016 Marantz 016, 028, 035
Minutz 066 A Aiwa 001, 002
005, 010, 017, 030, 078, 079, TV86 019 MCS 016, 024
001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057,
Mitsubishi 058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105
Sylvania 085, 089, 101, 127, 131, 132,
U Unika 011 O Onkyo 025, 027 C Carver 002
145, 155
Montgomery Ward 011, 020, 144, 145, 146 Symphonic 004, 148 United Artists 006 Optimus 017, 020, 021, 022, 023 D Denon 111
Motorola 121, 147 P H Harman/Kardon 002, 003
T Tandy 012, 121 Universal 010, 011 Philips 014, 032, 033, 035
MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095 Tatung 036, 124 V Viewstar 018, 019 Pioneer 006, 022, 030 J JVC 004, 005
N NAD 008, 075, 076, 128 Technics 037 Z Zenith 027, 028 S Sears 006 K Kenwood 006
National 002, 036, 061, 147 001, 030, 032, 034, 052, 054, Sony 023, 031 M Magnavox 002
Teknika Marantz 002
National Quenties 002 078, 083, 095, 144, 156, 157 T Teac 002, 009, 028
031, 038, 039, 048, 057, 084, Tera 035, 129 Satellite Receiver Technics 016, 029, 036 O Onkyo 016,018
NEC 086, 135, 147 THOMSON 165, 166 A Alphastar 054
W Wards 035, 037 Optimus 007,008
Nikko 054 008, 014, 034, 063, 075, 076, C Chaparrali 035, 036 P Panasonic 012
NTC 054
Toshiba 095, 097, 136, 158, 159 Y Yamaha 038, 039, 040, 041
U Universal 020, 066, 088
D Dishnet 053
Z Zenith 042 Philips 002
O Optimus 128 Drake 037, 038 pioneer 007, 008, 009
Optonica 011, 012, 093, 121 V Victor 019, 073, 126
Video Concepts 016
E Echostar Dish 062, 066 S Sony 013, 014, 015
Orion 004, 139 G GE 048, 055, 056 CD Recorder T Technics 012
002, 009, 017, 036, 037, 071, Viking 032, 122
P Panasonic 141, 143, 147 005, 045, 066, 078, 085, 088,
General Instruments 039, 040, 041 D Denon [151]*, 112 V Victor 004
005, 010, 030, 050, 051, 056, W Wards 089, 093, 102, 103, 131, Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 P philips 112 W Wards 007
132, 148
Philco 079, 085, 127, 131, 132, H Hitachi 058, 059 Y Yamaha 010, 011
145, 147 Z Zenith 042, 114, 115, 140, 144, 149
Hughes Networkr 063, 064, 065, 069
005, 015, 017, 050, 051, 056, Zonda 007 MD Recorder
Philips 078, 087, 088, 089, 131, J JVC 057
132, 147
K Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083 A Kenwood 053, 054
Pioneer 124, 128, 142
Portland 054
Cable M Magnavoxl 060
DVD preset codes
Price Club 095 A ABC 006, [007]*, 008, 009 N Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086
DVD-Voreinstellungscodes
Proscan 040, 044, 125 Archer 010, 011 P Philips 060
Codes préréglés DVD 111
Primestar 051
Proton 035, 051, 092, 129 C Century 011 Codici di preselezione DVD (default / standard / défaut / default / 014
Citizen 011 Proscan 048, 055, 056 Códigos de preajuste de DVD prederminado / standaard / standard)
Pulsar 042
Colour Voice 012, 013 R RCA 048, 055, 056, 068 DVD-voorkeuzecodes
Q Quasar 036, 037, 074, 141
Realistic 042 Förinställda DVD-koder
Comtronic 014
R Radio Shack 011, 044, 063, 093, 118
S Sierra I 036
RCA 040, 044, 125, 130, 137, E Eastern 015 e
Sierra g 036 Model No. DVD-555 DVD-1930 DVD-5900 DVD-800
151, 152 G Garrard 011
Realistic 014, 063, 093, 118 Sierra III 036 Modellnr DVD-755 DVD-2200 DVD-5910 DVD-1600
Gemini 030, 033, 034
S Saisho 027 Sony 049, 067 Modéle numéro DVD-900 DVD-2800 DVD-9000 DVD-2000
General Instrument 030, 031, 032
003, 015, 034, 053, 055, 057, STS1 043 Modello No DVD-910 DVD-2800g DVM-715 DVD-2500
Samsung 094, 095, 136, 153 H Hytex 006 Nº de modelo DVD-955 DVD-2900 DVM-1800 DVD-3000
STS2 044
Sansui 139 J Jasco 011 Modelnr DVD-1000 DVD-2910 DVM-1805 DVD-3300
Jerrold 009, 016, 017, 026, 032 STS3 045
013, 014, 021, 022, 063, 064, Modellnr DVD-1200 DVD-2930 DVM-1815
Sanyo SRS4 046
081, 096 M Magnavox 018 DVD-1500 DVD-3800 DVM-2815
SBR 015 Movie Time 019 T Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082 DVD-1710 DVD-3910 DVM-4800
Schneider 015 Toshiba 047, 050 DVD-1910 DVD-3930
N NSC 019
Scott 062 Uniden 061
O Oak 000, 006, 020
[ ]z: Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory.
008, 014, 021, 022, 023, 024,
025, 040, 052, 057, 062, 063, P Panasonic 001, 005
[ ]z: Sie Voreinstellungscodes wurden vor der Auslieferung werkseitig eingestellt.
Sears 064, 065, 073, 075, 076, 097,
098, 125, 159
Philips 011, 012, 013, 018, 021 CD Player [ ]z: Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom des livraison de l’usine.
Pioneer 002, 003, 022
011, 012, 013, 026, 093, 099, A Aiwa 001, 035, 043 [ ]z: I codici di presettaggio sono impostati in fabbrica prima della consegna.
Sharp 100, 104, 121 R RCA 029
B Burmster 002 [ ]z: Los códigos vienen preprogramados de fábrica.
Siemens 013 Regency 015
C Carvery 003, 035 [ ]z: Vooringestelde codes bij hey verlaten van de fabriek.
Signature 045, 144 S Samsung 014, 023 [ ]z: Förinställda koder har ställts in vid transporten från fabriken.
PRESET CODE
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CAUTION:

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:

UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:

NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO:

ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:

EEN AANTEKENING MET BETREKKING TOT DE RECYCLING:

OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ÅTERVINNING:

Contents Menu Operations

Preparations···················································································40 Settings with the Amp Assign Function································52, 53

RDS (Radio Data System)·····························································42

Listening to Music········································································45 e Service station list.................................................................... 1

Remote Control Unit Operations

Remote Control Amp Assign Information

W0 Display W8 BAND button················································ (41)

W4 SOURCE button··········································· (40) E2 RDS button··················································· (43)

y SURROUND BACK button···················· (33, 36)

Q3 Cursor buttons (ui)·································· (18)

Remote Control Unit

e Tuner system buttons···················(41 ~ 43, 45) e Tuner system buttons································· (41)

o DISPLAY button······································· (8, 38) o RETURN button··········································· (18)

y Q2 Remote control signal transmitter··············· (3)

Remote Control Amp Assign Information

Input Output Input Output

Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video

quality playback HDMI connector HDMI connector

Component video Component video Monitor

S-Video connector S-Video connector

Video connector Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

Speaker Connections Speaker Connections

2 Turn the speaker terminal

If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no

3 Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to

Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to

Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors NOTE

Remote Control Amp Assign Information

Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components

Monitor • Connect the cables to be used.

CD Player iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner

Remote Control Amp Assign Information

Connecting the Recording Components CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck

Video Cassette Recorder CD recorder /

Video cassette recorder "6%*0

7*%&0 47*%&0 "6%*0

Remote Control Amp Assign Information

An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

Direction of broadcasting station

AM outdoor antenna Ground

AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas

a. With the antenna on top of b. With the antenna attached NOTE

Connecting the Power Cord

Remote Control Amp Assign Information

Once Connections are Completed

Turning the Power On (vpage 40)

Operations Example of Display of Default

4 To change the setting:

About the button names in these explanations

Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display

Submenu title MENU

Remote Control Amp Assign Information

MENU Auto Setup (vpage 21 ~ 23)

• Step 1: Speaker Detection • Room EQ • Speaker Configuration Check

7%&0 47%&0 "6%*0

Yes : Select this when a subwoofer is connected.

: Set the maximum volume to 0 dB.

Full : The sound is cut off entirely.

Skip : Skip this number.

V.AUX V.AUX Songs : Shuffle all songs.

OPT1 : Assign OPTICAL 1 input connector.

: The surround back channel signal is not played.

MTRX ON : The surround channel signals undergo digital

HIGH : High setting.