Denon AVR-1603 Operating Instructions Manual

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3ENGLISH2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-1603.2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features AVR-1603 has to offer, read theseinstructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future referenceshould any questions or problems arise.“SERIAL NO.PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OFTHE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”2 INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered toprovide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstandinghigh fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup andoperation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.TABLE OF CONTENTS2 ACCESSORIESCheck that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:e r t yz Before Using .......................................................3x Cautions on Installation .......................................3c Cautions on Handling ..........................................3v Features ..............................................................3b Part Names and Functions ..................................4n Read this First .....................................................5m Setting up the Speaker Systems.........................5, Connections..................................................5 ~ 8. Using the Remote Control Unit...........................9⁄0 Setting up the system ................................9 ~ 12⁄1 Remote Control Unit.................................13 ~ 15⁄2 Operation ..................................................15 ~ 18⁄3 Surround ...................................................18 ~ 20⁄4 DSP Surround Simulation .........................21 ~ 23⁄5 Listening to the Radio...............................23 ~ 26⁄6 Last Function Memory ......................................26⁄7 Initialization of the Microprocessor ...................26⁄8 Additional Information .................................27, 28⁄9 Troubleshooting ................................................28¤0 Specifications ....................................................29List of Preset Codes.....................................192 ~ 194q Operating instructions……………………………1w Service station list ………………………………1e Remote control unit (RC-920) …………………1r R6P/AA batteries ………………………………2t AM loop antenna …………………………………1y FM indoor antenna ………………………………11 BEFORE USINGPay attention to the following before using this unit:• Moving the setTo prevent short circuits or damaged wires in theconnection cords, always unplug the power cord anddisconnect the connection cords between all otheraudio components when moving the set.• Before turning the power operation switch onCheck once again that all connections are proper andthat there are not problems with the connection cords.Always set the power operation switch to thestandby position before connecting and disconnectingconnection cords.• Store this instructions in a safe place.After reading, store this instructions along with thewarranty in a safe place.• Note that the illustrations in this instructions maydiffer from the actual set for explanation purposes.• V. AUX terminalThe AVR-1603's frontpanel is equipped with aV. AUX terminal. Removethe cap covering theterminal when you wantto use it.Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generatedif this unit or any other electronic equipment usingmicroprocessors is used near a tuner or TV.If this happens, take the following steps:• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner orTV.• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away fromthis unit’s power cord and input/output connectioncords.• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly whenusing indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires.We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75Ω/ohms coaxial cables.For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm of spacebetween the top, back and sides of this unit and thewall or other components.• Switching the input function when input jacks arenot connectedA clicking noise may be produced if the input functionis switched when nothing is connected to the inputjacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTERVOLUME control or connect components to the inputjacks.• Muting of PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack andSPEAKER terminalsThe PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack andSPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit.Because of this, the output signals are greatlyreduced for several seconds after the poweroperation switch is turned on or input function,surround mode or any other set-up is changed.If the volume is turned up during this time, the outputwill be very high after the muting circuit stopsfunctioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turnsoff before adjusting the volume.• Whenever the power operation switch is in the£ OFF or STANDBY state, the apparatus is stillconnected on some AC line voltages.Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leavehome for, say, a vacation.1. Dolby Pro Logic II decoderDolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playingmultichannel audio signals that offersimprovements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic.It can be used to decode not only sources recordedin Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sourcesinto five channels (front left/right, center andsurround left/right). In addition, various parameterscan be set according to the type of source and thecontents, so you can adjust the sound field withgreater precision.2. Dolby Digital decoderDolby Digital, a digital discrete system in which thedifferent channels are completely independent,recreates “three-dimensional” sound fields (soundswith a sense of distance, movement and position)with no crosstalk between channels for greaterreality. In addition, the 5 channels (excluding the 0.1channel for low frequency effects) have a playbackrange extending to 20 kHz, the same as the rangeof CDs, thus resulting in clearer, more richlyexpressive sound.3. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoderDTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, highfidelity surround sound, from sources such as laserdisc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs.4. High performance DSP simulates 7 sound fieldsPlayback is possible in 7 surround modes: 5-channelStereo, Mono Movie, Rock Arena, Jazz Club, VideoGame, Matrix and Virtual. You can enjoy a variety ofsound effects for different movie scenes andprogram sources even with stereo sources not inDolby Surround.5. Personal Memory Plus functionPersonal Memory Plus is an advanced version ofPersonal Memory. With Personal Memory Plus, theset automatically memorizes the surround mode,channel volume, surround parameters, etc., for eachof the separate input sources.6. Remote control unit with pre-memory functionThis unit comes with a remote control unit equippedwith a pre-memory function. The remote controlcommand codes for DENON remote controllable AVcomponents as well as for LD players, video decks,TVs, etc., of other major manufacturers are prestoredin the memory.7. EXT. IN jackThis unit is equipped with EXT. IN jacks for use withaudio formats of the future.2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING4 FEATURES10 cm or more10 cm or morewall