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Denon AV Surround Receiver, AVR-1612 STEREO listening mode, Direct listening mode, DENON original listening mode

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	Selecting a listening mode
DENON original listening mode

Listening mode type	Description

MULTI CH STEREO	This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.
	The same sound as that from the front speakers (L/R) is played back at the
	same level from the surround speakers (L/R) and surround back speakers (L/R).
ROCK ARENA	This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena.
JAZZ CLUB	This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in a jazz club.
MONO MOVIE	This mode is for playing monaural movie sources with surround sound.
	When playing sources recorded in monaural in the “MONO MOVIE” mode,
	the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or right), so input to
	both channels.
VIDEO GAME	This mode is suited for achieving surround sound with video games.
MATRIX	This mode lets you add a spacious feel to stereo music sources.
VIRTUAL	This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or
	headphones.
STEREO listening mode

Listening mode type	Description

STEREO	This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
	• Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
	• If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and
	are played.

Direct listening mode

Listening mode type	Description

DIRECT	Sound recorded in source is played as is.
	• Surround back signals or front height signals are not created.
In Direct listening mode, the following items cannot be adjusted.
• Tone (vpage 54)	• MultEQ® (vpage 54)	• Dynamic EQ® (vpage 55)
• Dynamic Volume® (vpage 55) • RESTORER (vpage 56)

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Contents

Page nSAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: WARNING: FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) nNOTES ON USE WARNINGS Getting started Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (120 W x 5ch) Setup wizard, providing easy-to-followsetup instructions Easy to use, Graphical User Interface Direct play for iPod® and iPhone® via USB (vpage 20) 4-HDMIinputs and 1-output Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit vpage 6 vpage For speaker connections, see vpage 36, C page 6 “Connecting the speakers” Connections HDMI function About HDMI cables About 3D function About ARC (Audio Return Channel) function HDMI control function (vpage 42) Cables used for connections Connecting an HDMI-compatibledevice Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-Dconnector nnSettings related to HDMI connections Input Assign (vpage 68) Advanced in Set as Necessary version Page Page nnAM loop antenna assembly 2 Insert the projecting part into the square hole in the stand nnUsing the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Standing alone Settings Set up the microphone Set up the subwoofer nn When using a subwoofer with a direct mode nn When using a subwoofer without a direct mode Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) 4 Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of this unit 5 Select “Next” and then press ENTER 6 Use ui to select “Auto Setup Start” and then press 7 Select “Measure” and then press ENTER When performing Audyssey® Auto Setup over again When measuring has stopped RETURN Setting up the speakers again Repeat step 10, measuring positions 3 to 13Use ui to select the item you want to check, and then press 14Use ui to select “Next → Store” and then press Select “Store” and then press 16Unplug the setup microphone from the unit’s SETUP MIC jack 17Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume® Examples Error details Measures 1 Use uito select “Parameter Check” and then press ENTER Use to select the item you want to check, then press 3 Press RETURN B Retrieving Audyssey® Auto Setup settings Playback (Basic operation) Use Mdfto adjust the volume nn When the “Volume Display” setting (vpage 63) is “Relative” nn When the “Volume Display” setting (vpage 63) is “Absolute” MASTER VOLUME Important information nnListening to music on an iPod 2 unit.Press ON to turn on power to the 3 Press DOCK to switch the input source to “DOCK” nnViewing videos on an iPod in the Browse mode to select “Video”, then press When using an ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51Nor ASD-51W 2 unit.Press ON to turn on power to the nnViewing photos and videos on an iPod in the Remote mode nniPod operation Connect the iPod to the USB port 2 Press ON to turn on power to the unit Press USB/iPod to switch the input source to “USB 3 iPod” Press iPod 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER” 2 Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM” nnPresetting radio stations (Manual preset) 1 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset Default settings nnListening to preset stations 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G) 2 Press CH +, CH – or 1 – 8 to select the desired preset channel TUNER PRESET CH + TUNER PRESET CH – nnMaximum number of playable files and forder nnUSB memory devices Press USB/iPod to switch the 2 input source to “USB/iPod” 3 Press ui to select the search item or folder, then press ENTER or p nnUSB operation Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) MOVIE MUSIC GAME DIRECT Selecting a listening mode Views on the TV screen or display nnDescription of listening mode types Dolby listening mode DTS listening mode PCM multi-channellistening mode DENON original listening mode STEREO listening mode Direct listening mode Advanced version Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) When 7.1ch (Front height speaker) installed When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed Install When 2.1ch speakers installed 7.1-channel(Surround back speaker) connection Speaker terminals Speaker impedance SBL SBR 7.1-channel(Front height speaker) connection FHL FHR Connect 6.1-channel(Surround back speaker) connection 2.1-channelconnection Set up the remote control unit 2 Connect the setup microphone 3 Select “Next”, and then press Set up “Pre Assign” Use opto select the 5 configuration of the connected speakers 6 Press RETURN Bto exit the “Pre Assign” setting Set up “Channel Select” Playback (Advanced operation) Convenient functions Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set To confirm the countdown time before putting the unit to sleep To cancel the sleep timer nnAdjusting the volume of the different speakers 1 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operationmode 2 Press CH LEVEL 3 Use ui to select the speaker 4 Use o p to adjust the volume nnSaving the settings 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save nnRecalling the settings Press QUICK SELECT at which the settings you want to call out are saved Naming quick select settings How to make detailed settings GExample 1H Menu selection screen (Top menu) GExample 2H Audyssey® Auto Setup screen (with illustration) nnList Menu display Front display Description Top menu display Display when changing settings Method for inputting characters nnDisplay of a keyboard input screen Using the keyboard screen 1 Display the screen for inputting characters (vpage 46“Menu map”) 2 Select a character to be changed. qPress uio p to select [←] to change the character, then press nnDisplay of a 10 Key input screen Using the number buttons 2 Press SEARCH while a keyboard screen is displayed 0 – Items that can be set with the “Audio Adjust” procedure Surr.Parameter (vpage 52) Tone Menu operation 1 Pressmode.AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation nn In the PLgx or PLgmode nn In the PLgz mode nn In the DTS NEO:6 mode Audio Adjust nn For 2-channelsources nn For multi-channelsources Page Page Page Page MENU Page Page Page Page Page TUNER PRESET CH +, – DIMMER Page Items that can be set with the “Input Setup” procedure Auto Preset (vpage 67) Preset Skip (vpage 67) Preset Name (vpage 67) Input Assign (vpage 68) Input Setup Examples of “Input Assign” menu screen displays Input assignments menu operations 1 Use uio p to move the highlight to the item you want to set 2 Press ENTER, then use o p to select the input connector to be assigned 3 Press ENTER to register the setting Page nnInput source : “DOCK” nnInput source : “USB/iPod” Operating the connected devices by remote control unit nnButtons used for operating the devices qDEVICE Z, DEVICE wuio p, ENTER, RETURN B eMENU, SETUP, TOP MENU +10 ENTER 13Either of the screens below is displayed 2 Operate the device nnBlu-rayDisc player / HD-DVDplayer DVD player operation nnCD player / CD recorder operation nnDVD recorder / Personal video recorder (PVR) Video cassette recorder (VCR) operation nnTV operation Operating devices nnSet top box for satellite (SAT) / cable (CBL) 1 Press and hold DEVICE Z for at least 3 seconds 2 Press 9, 8 and 1, in that order Information Part names and functions Q1 Q0 o i u y t q w i u oW1 W2 Q2 Q4 Remote control unit Other information Symbols in the table Page nnTypes of input signals, and corresponding surround modes Page Page Page Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Page Page ON/STANDBY8 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing 8and Specifications Index vvNumerics vvA vvB vvC vvQ vvR vvT vvS Unit : in. (mm) Weight : 20 lbs 8.0 oz (9.3 kg)