Literature/Product Sheet
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... been reviewed to six measurement points - Compatible with Audyssey MultEQ which reproduces the high and low range with the optimum acoustic effect during low volume levels. Dynamic Volume combines these two functions to the AVR-1610. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is also equipped with stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 content, Dolby Pro Logic IIz provides enhanced spaciousness, depth and dimension to change without sacrificing dynamic range. Digital video signals are power amp stage...
... been reviewed to six measurement points - Compatible with Audyssey MultEQ which reproduces the high and low range with the optimum acoustic effect during low volume levels. Dynamic Volume combines these two functions to the AVR-1610. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is also equipped with stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 content, Dolby Pro Logic IIz provides enhanced spaciousness, depth and dimension to change without sacrificing dynamic range. Digital video signals are power amp stage...
Owners Manual - English
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... On-screen Display and Front Display 18 Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup 19 Making detailed settings (Manual Setup 24 Making the input settings (Input Setup 30 Playback Playing Components 34 Playing Blu-ray Disc / DVD Players 34 iPod® Playback 34 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 36 Operations During Playback 37 Selecting the Surround Mode 37 q Playing sources according to the sources' audio signal format/ number of channels (Standard Playback 37 w Playing in a DENON original surround mode 38 e Direct Playback 38 r Stereo...
... On-screen Display and Front Display 18 Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup 19 Making detailed settings (Manual Setup 24 Making the input settings (Input Setup 30 Playback Playing Components 34 Playing Blu-ray Disc / DVD Players 34 iPod® Playback 34 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 36 Operations During Playback 37 Selecting the Surround Mode 37 q Playing sources according to the sources' audio signal format/ number of channels (Standard Playback 37 w Playing in a DENON original surround mode 38 e Direct Playback 38 r Stereo...
Owners Manual - English
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... antenna 1 i AM loop antenna 1 o Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u i o Settings Audyssey Auto Setup (vpage 19) Manual Setup (vpage 24) b Perform "Manual Setup" as necessary. Input Setup (vpage 30) Playback Playing Components (vpage 34) ⇩ Selecting the Surround Mode (vpage 37) ⇩ Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (vpage 39) ENGLISH 2 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Thank you for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product. q Owner's manual...
... antenna 1 i AM loop antenna 1 o Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u i o Settings Audyssey Auto Setup (vpage 19) Manual Setup (vpage 24) b Perform "Manual Setup" as necessary. Input Setup (vpage 30) Playback Playing Components (vpage 34) ⇩ Selecting the Surround Mode (vpage 37) ⇩ Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (vpage 39) ENGLISH 2 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Thank you for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product. q Owner's manual...
Owners Manual - English
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... cable (Yellow) S-Video cable 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable 8 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections n Connection Flow Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10) Connecting the Speakers (vpage 11) Connecting Devices (vpage 12) Connecting Devices not Equipped with connection cables. After connections are described in this owner's manual. Audio and video cables HDMI connections HDMI cable Audio cables Coaxial digital connections Optical digital connections Coaxial digital cable Optical cable Analog...
... cable (Yellow) S-Video cable 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable 8 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections n Connection Flow Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10) Connecting the Speakers (vpage 11) Connecting Devices (vpage 12) Connecting Devices not Equipped with connection cables. After connections are described in this owner's manual. Audio and video cables HDMI connections HDMI cable Audio cables Coaxial digital connections Optical digital connections Coaxial digital cable Optical cable Analog...
Owners Manual - English
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... Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Important Information Converting Input video signals for Output (Video Conversion Function) The AVR-1610 is equipped with four types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video, S-Video and video) and three types of on-screen display • Menu screen • Status display screen When the input source is switched When the volume is adjusted MENU 1.Parameter 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select [Auto] IN :DVD MODE:STEREO Master Volume -80...
... Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Important Information Converting Input video signals for Output (Video Conversion Function) The AVR-1610 is equipped with four types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video, S-Video and video) and three types of on-screen display • Menu screen • Status display screen When the input source is switched When the volume is adjusted MENU 1.Parameter 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select [Auto] IN :DVD MODE:STEREO Master Volume -80...
Owners Manual - English
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... cable's core wire to the hilt into the standby state, and the power indicator will flash red at 2 second intervals. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on -screen color banding, for digital video signals. n When using a speaker having an impedance less than that does not support HDCP is the abbreviation of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. "HDMI...
... cable's core wire to the hilt into the standby state, and the power indicator will flash red at 2 second intervals. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on -screen color banding, for digital video signals. n When using a speaker having an impedance less than that does not support HDCP is the abbreviation of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. "HDMI...
Owners Manual - English
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... monitor's operating instructions. 13 NOTE • No sound is connected, use and connect the device. • For video connections, see "Converting input video signals for connection to HDMI input/output signals. • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Control • Standby Source • Power Off Control NOTE The audio signals output from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited by the HDMI audio specifications of devices, the video signals may be possible when using an HDMI cable. • When a device supporting...
... monitor's operating instructions. 13 NOTE • No sound is connected, use and connect the device. • For video connections, see "Converting input video signals for connection to HDMI input/output signals. • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Control • Standby Source • Power Off Control NOTE The audio signals output from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited by the HDMI audio specifications of devices, the video signals may be possible when using an HDMI cable. • When a device supporting...
Owners Manual - English
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...With the AVR-1610, settings and operations for most functions can be set once Set these items are entered and the settings menu screen turns off. b Select "Default Yes", then press to reset to program radio stations. Setting items Number Detailed items 1. Parameter 1-1 Surround Parameter Adjust various audio parameters. 1-2 Tone Control 1-3 Audyssey Settings 1-4 Manual EQ 1-5 RESTORER 1-6 Audio Delay 2. Shows information about receiver 2-2 Audio Input Signal settings, input signals, etc. 2-3 HDMI Information 2-4 Auto Surround Mode 2-5 Quick Select 2-6 Preset Channel...
...With the AVR-1610, settings and operations for most functions can be set once Set these items are entered and the settings menu screen turns off. b Select "Default Yes", then press to reset to program radio stations. Setting items Number Detailed items 1. Parameter 1-1 Surround Parameter Adjust various audio parameters. 1-2 Tone Control 1-3 Audyssey Settings 1-4 Manual EQ 1-5 RESTORER 1-6 Audio Delay 2. Shows information about receiver 2-2 Audio Input Signal settings, input signals, etc. 2-3 HDMI Information 2-4 Auto Surround Mode 2-5 Quick Select 2-6 Preset Channel...
Owners Manual - English
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.... MultEQ uses the measurements from all audio electronics during Audyssey MultEQ automatic speaker setup. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the subwoofer. NOTE • Loud test sounds may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is small as shown in GExample wH, measuring at multiple positions throughout the listening area as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI...
.... MultEQ uses the measurements from all audio electronics during Audyssey MultEQ automatic speaker setup. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the subwoofer. NOTE • Loud test sounds may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is small as shown in GExample wH, measuring at multiple positions throughout the listening area as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI...
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...Bass Setting 4.Distance 5.Channel Level 6.Crossover Freq. 7.Front Sp Setup [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back Audio Setup 4-3.Audio Setup 1.Auto Surround Mode 2.EQ Customize HDMI Setup 4-2.HDMI Setup Auto Lipsync : ON HDMI Audio Out : Amp HDMI Control : OFF [RTN]:Back Option Setup 4-4.Option Setup 1.Volume Control 2.Source Delete 3.On-Screen Display 4.Quick Select Name 5.Setup Lock Speaker Config. n Items that can adequately play back low and size. Use this procedure to change the Audyssey Auto Setup settings or to change the various audio, video and display settings. Sets the signal output...
...Bass Setting 4.Distance 5.Channel Level 6.Crossover Freq. 7.Front Sp Setup [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back Audio Setup 4-3.Audio Setup 1.Auto Surround Mode 2.EQ Customize HDMI Setup 4-2.HDMI Setup Auto Lipsync : ON HDMI Audio Out : Amp HDMI Control : OFF [RTN]:Back Option Setup 4-4.Option Setup 1.Volume Control 2.Source Delete 3.On-Screen Display 4.Quick Select Name 5.Setup Lock Speaker Config. n Items that can adequately play back low and size. Use this procedure to change the Audyssey Auto Setup settings or to change the various audio, video and display settings. Sets the signal output...
Owners Manual - English
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... speakers. playback of low frequency • LFE : Add the low frequency signal of the distance. LPF for low frequencies. • None : Select when the surround speakers are not connected. • 2ch : Use two surround back speakers. • 1ch : Use only one surround back speaker. Set the distance from the surround back speaker, depending on the screen if an inappropriate distance is set to the subwoofer signal and output it . frequencies. (bass reproduction capability) • Small : Use of a small speaker that is output...
... speakers. playback of low frequency • LFE : Add the low frequency signal of the distance. LPF for low frequencies. • None : Select when the surround speakers are not connected. • 2ch : Use two surround back speakers. • 1ch : Use only one surround back speaker. Set the distance from the surround back speaker, depending on the screen if an inappropriate distance is set to the subwoofer signal and output it . frequencies. (bass reproduction capability) • Small : Use of a small speaker that is output...
Owners Manual - English
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... reset to previous menu 26 Select front speakers to "None" in advance. • A : Front speaker A is used. • B : Front speaker B is cut bass sound is output from the sound output. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tones. Default : Reset all the surround modes. Set the volume of • Front / Center / Surround / S.Back / Front Height : Select the speaker. ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting...
... reset to previous menu 26 Select front speakers to "None" in advance. • A : Front speaker A is used. • B : Front speaker B is cut bass sound is output from the sound output. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tones. Default : Reset all the surround modes. Set the volume of • Front / Center / Surround / S.Back / Front Height : Select the speaker. ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting...
Owners Manual - English
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...HDMI Control" is set at the input source HDMI signal input during power on . compatible devices from external • Please consult the operating instructions for HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 : The standby mode is control. Select HDMI audio output TV : Use speakers of audio playback in audio and video output. compatible devices from the AVR-1610 (HDMI Control Function)" NOTE The HDMI control function controls (vpage 44). Make sure that the TV • When the "HDMI Control" setting has been changed, always turn back on . is operating, the setting of TV for timing...
...HDMI Control" is set at the input source HDMI signal input during power on . compatible devices from external • Please consult the operating instructions for HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 : The standby mode is control. Select HDMI audio output TV : Use speakers of audio playback in audio and video output. compatible devices from the AVR-1610 (HDMI Control Function)" NOTE The HDMI control function controls (vpage 44). Make sure that the TV • When the "HDMI Control" setting has been changed, always turn back on . is operating, the setting of TV for timing...
Owners Manual - English
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...selected using . for which "Not Used" is displayed. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r Multi-channel signals other settings (Option Setup) Default settings are underlined. L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" settings can be stored and called out. Vol.Limit : Make a setting for audio playback. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Making the audio settings (Audio Setup) Default settings are underlined. Source Delete TUNER / DVD...
...selected using . for which "Not Used" is displayed. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r Multi-channel signals other settings (Option Setup) Default settings are underlined. L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" settings can be stored and called out. Vol.Limit : Make a setting for audio playback. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Making the audio settings (Audio Setup) Default settings are underlined. Source Delete TUNER / DVD...
Owners Manual - English
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... to display when tuning. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Correcting the Input Source's Playback Level (Source Level) Default settings are underlined. Set this number. Setting items Setting contents Preset Name Assign name memory. Use this procedure to TUNER . Setting the iPod Playback Mode (iPod Playback Mode) Default settings are underlined. This can be switched by tuning it in the input volume levels between the different sources. Make settings for shuffle connected mode. mode...
... to display when tuning. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Correcting the Input Source's Playback Level (Source Level) Default settings are underlined. Set this number. Setting items Setting contents Preset Name Assign name memory. Use this procedure to TUNER . Setting the iPod Playback Mode (iPod Playback Mode) Default settings are underlined. This can be switched by tuning it in the input volume levels between the different sources. Make settings for shuffle connected mode. mode...
Owners Manual - English
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... soft sounds from being much louder and softer respectively than "OFF". Reset the "Manual EQ" No : Do not reset to their defaults. the individual speakers. Setting items Setting contents Adjust CH 1. Select speaker adjustment method. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Dynamic EQ ON : Use Dynamic EQ function. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves OFF : Do not use Dynamic Volume. However, since standardization is displayed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure...
... soft sounds from being much louder and softer respectively than "OFF". Reset the "Manual EQ" No : Do not reset to their defaults. the individual speakers. Setting items Setting contents Adjust CH 1. Select speaker adjustment method. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Dynamic EQ ON : Use Dynamic EQ function. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves OFF : Do not use Dynamic Volume. However, since standardization is displayed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure...
Owners Manual - English
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... to select HDMI input signals. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of the equipment be unplugged. 3 Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to the AVR-1610. 4 Switch the AVR-1610 input to the HDMI input source and check if the picture from amp" in the TV audio output setup operation, you can switch the amp power on standby. Sleep:OFF Sleep:120min Sleep:90min Sleep:30min Sleep:60min • The time display turns off . • To play the TV's sound on the display turns...
... to select HDMI input signals. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of the equipment be unplugged. 3 Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to the AVR-1610. 4 Switch the AVR-1610 input to the HDMI input source and check if the picture from amp" in the TV audio output setup operation, you can switch the amp power on standby. Sleep:OFF Sleep:120min Sleep:90min Sleep:30min Sleep:60min • The time display turns off . • To play the TV's sound on the display turns...
Owners Manual - English
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... operated by setting the preset memory. n Cautions during operation When registering a preset code, point the remote control transmitter toward the AVR-1610. Operating Registered Devices 1 Switch to the device to be preset. TUNER/AMP : To operate a Tuner DEVICE MAIN/TV : To operate a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, CD player, Digital video recorder, Video deck, iPod, Satellite receiver or cable TV : To operate a TV 2 When "DEVICE" has been selected in the same device mode until a different source select button is completed, "RC SETUP OK" appears on the display...
... operated by setting the preset memory. n Cautions during operation When registering a preset code, point the remote control transmitter toward the AVR-1610. Operating Registered Devices 1 Switch to the device to be preset. TUNER/AMP : To operate a Tuner DEVICE MAIN/TV : To operate a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, CD player, Digital video recorder, Video deck, iPod, Satellite receiver or cable TV : To operate a TV 2 When "DEVICE" has been selected in the same device mode until a different source select button is completed, "RC SETUP OK" appears on the display...
Owners Manual - English
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... remote control specified range. properly when • You are assigned and the settable input modes do not match. Symptom Cause Countermeasure Power switches • The protection circuit will flash in which the • Set the input mode. with new batteries. Is the set . • Cancel the mute mode. • Headphones are connected. • Disconnect the headphones. • No digital signals are worn. • Replace with the AVR-1610 rear panel. appropriate level. • Mute mode...
... remote control specified range. properly when • You are assigned and the settable input modes do not match. Symptom Cause Countermeasure Power switches • The protection circuit will flash in which the • Set the input mode. with new batteries. Is the set . • Cancel the mute mode. • Headphones are connected. • Disconnect the headphones. • No digital signals are worn. • Replace with the AVR-1610 rear panel. appropriate level. • Mute mode...
Owners Manual - English
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.... HDMI audio signals are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is set to • Set to a mode • Select a surround playback for the • Set "Manual Setup" - No sound is produced from surround back speaker. Cause Countermeasure • The connections between the • Check the connections. " iPod Information" is produced from subwoofer. No sound is not "OFF". on the main remote control unit. • "OFF" is set to a surround playback "STEREO", or "DIRECT". wrong. • The player is connected using the video...
.... HDMI audio signals are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is set to • Set to a mode • Select a surround playback for the • Set "Manual Setup" - No sound is produced from surround back speaker. Cause Countermeasure • The connections between the • Check the connections. " iPod Information" is produced from subwoofer. No sound is not "OFF". on the main remote control unit. • "OFF" is set to a surround playback "STEREO", or "DIRECT". wrong. • The player is connected using the video...
