User manual DENON AVR-2106

AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2106 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions ­ All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 6. Attachments ­ Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture ­ Do not use this product near water ­ for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 8. Accessories ­ Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10. Ventilation ­ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources ­ This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. Grounding or Polarization ­ This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC ­ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 13. Power-Cord Protection ­ Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding ­ If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. 16. Lightning ­ For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 17. Power Lines ­ An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 18. Overloading ­ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 19. Object and Liquid Entry ­ Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20. Servicing ­ Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21. Damage Requiring Service ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance ­ this indicates a need for service. 22. Replacement Parts ­ When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety Check ­ Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ­ The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 25. Heat ­ The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. ENGLISH 2 System setup menu page page page page page 8~11 52 52, 53 53 53 page page page page page 48 49 49, 50 50 50 page page page page page page page 42 42 42 43 43 44 44 page 45 page 45 page page page page 46 46 46 46 page 47 page 47 ENGLISH Getting Started Advanced Operation Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components ·································33 Preset memory·····································································34 Operating a component stored in the preset memory·······························································34~36 Punch through ······································································36 Multi zone music entertainment system ·····················37, 38 Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc., in a different room (ZONE2 mode)·······································39 Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback ···························································39 Other functions Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) ··································································40 Last function memory ··························································40 Initialization of the microprocessor·······································40 Advanced Setup ­ Part 1 Navigating through the System Setup Menu····················41 On screen display and front display ···································41 Input Setup Setting the Digital In Assign. ················································42 Setting the Ext In SW Level ·················································42 Setting the Input Function Level ··········································42 Setting the Function Rename···············································43 Setting the Component In Assign. ·······································43 Setting the Video Input Mode ··············································44 Setting the Auto Tuner Preset··············································44 Advanced Playback Setting the Audio Delay························································45 Setting the Auto Surround Mode ·········································45 Option Setup Setting the Trigger Out Setup ··············································46 Setting the Muting Level······················································46 Setting the On Screen Display ·············································46 Setting the Power Amp Assign. ···········································47 Setting the Setup Lock·························································47 Advanced Setup ­ Part 2 Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Config. ·················································48 Setting the Delay Time ·························································49 Setting the Channel Level ··············································49, 50 Setting the Crossover Frequency·········································50 Setting the SW Mode Setup ··········································50, 51 Others Setup Setting the Manual EQ Setup···············································52 Setting the Room EQ Setup···········································52, 53 Setting the Direct Mode Setup ············································53 Check the EQ parameter······················································53 System setup items and default values ·······················54, 55 Troubleshooting ····································································56 Additional information···················································57~62 Specifications ········································································63 List of preset codes ····································End of this manual Getting Started Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2106 A/V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources, such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided we recommend with an immense array of features, before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. Contents Getting Started Accessories ··············································································2 Before using·············································································2 Cautions on installation ·························································2 Cautions on handling······························································2 Preparing the remote control unit ········································2 Inserting the batteries ····························································3 Operating range of the remote control unit ························3 Part names and functions Front panel··············································································3 Remote control unit································································4 Easy Setup and Operation Easy setup flow ·······································································4 Speaker system layout ···························································5 Speaker connections ··························································5, 6 Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV···························7 Auto Setup / Room EQ Connecting a microphone ······················································8 Turning on the power ·····························································8 Starting Auto Setup ································································9 About error messages ··························································10 Check of the measurement results································10, 11 Playing a DVD with surround sound ··································11 Connecting Other Sources Cable indications···································································11 The video conversion function ············································12 On screen display signals·····················································12 Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ················································13 Connecting a video camera or video game························13 Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals··········13 Connecting a CD player························································13 Connecting a DVD recorder ·················································14 Connecting a VCR ·································································14 Connecting a tape deck························································15 Connecting a turntable·························································15 Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder·························15 Connecting the antenna terminals······································16 Connecting the XM terminal ···············································16 Connecting the RS-232C terminal ·······································17 Connecting the TRIGGER OUT terminals ···························17 Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals ZONE2 out connections ·······················································17 ZONE2 speaker out connections··········································18 Connecting the pre-out terminals ·······································18 Connecting the power supply cord·····································18 Basic Operation Playback Playing the input source ·······················································19 Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ··········19 Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) ·······················19 Listening over headphones ··················································20 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT) ···········································20 Selecting the front speakers ················································20 Checking the currently playing program source···················20 Input mode ·····································································20, 21 Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes ···················································21 Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode ·······························22 DTS NEO:6 mode ·································································23 Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround ···························24, 25 Night mode···········································································25 Adjusting the audio delay ·····················································26 DENON original surround modes Surround modes and their features······································26 DSP surround simulation ······················································27 Room EQ setting ··································································28 Tone control setting · Adjusting the sound quality ·············································29 · Tone defeat mode ···························································29 Channel Level ·······································································29 Listening to the radio Auto preset memory ····························································30 Auto tuning ···········································································30 Manual tuning·······································································31 Preset stations······································································31 Checking the preset stations················································31 Recalling preset stations ······················································31 XM Satellite Radio ································································32 Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID ···················32 Channel selection ·································································32 Category search····································································32 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Accessories Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: Cautions on installation Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps: · Install this unit as far away as possible from the tuner or TV. · Run the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit's power supply cord and input/output connection cables. · Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 /ohm feeder wires. We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75 /ohm coaxial cables. q Operating instructions ............................1 w Warranty .................................................1 e Service station list ..................................1 r Power supply cord..................................1 t Remote control unit (RC-1015) ...............1 r t y y R6P/AA batteries ....................................2 u AM loop antenna ....................................1 i FM indoor antenna .................................1 o Omnidirectional microphone...................1 u i o Note Wall Before using Pay attention to the following before using this unit: · Moving the unit To prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in the connection cables, always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect the connection cables between all other audio components when moving the unit. · Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power switch to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cables. · Store these instructions in a safe place. After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty card in a safe place. · Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. · V. AUX terminals The AVR-2106's front panel is equipped with V. AUX terminals. Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use them. Note: For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Cautions on handling · Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected. A clicking noise may be produced if the input source is switched when nothing is connected to the input terminals. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control knob or connect components to the input terminals. · Muting of PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals. The PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly attenuated for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or the input source, surround mode or any other set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume. · Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation. Preparing the remote control unit The included remote control unit (RC-1015) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2106 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit's rear cover. Notes on batteries: · Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The included batteries are only for verifying operation.) · When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the "<" and ">" marks in the battery compartment. · To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: · Do not use a new battery together with an old one. · Do not use two different types of batteries. · Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in flames. · If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries. · When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible. Part names and functions Front panel For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). #5 #4 @7 @2 @0 #3 #2 #1 #0 @9 @8 @6 @5 @4 @3 @1 !9 w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction. e Put the rear cover back on. tu o !1 i !0 q we r y q Power ON/STANDBY switch ················(8) w Power indicator······································(8) e Power switch ···································(8, 40) r Headphones jack (PHONES) ···············(20) t ANALOG button···································(20) y SPEAKER A/B buttons ··················(20, 40) u ZONE2 button ······································(39) i Preset station select buttons ·······(30, 31) o STANDARD/NIGHT button ···········(22~25) !0 5CH/7CH STEREO button ···················(26) !1 STEREO/DIRECT/PURE DIRECT button ···················································(21) !2 !4 !3 !5 !6 !7 !8 Operating range of the remote control unit · Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown in the diagram. · The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor. · The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor. NOTE: · It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light. · Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. Doing so may result in malfunction. · Neon signs or other devices emitting pulsetype noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible. !2 V. AUX INPUT terminals ·····················(13) !3 SETUP MIC jack ·····································(8) !4 SURROUND MODE button ·················(19) !5 SURROUND PARAMETER button ···················································(22) 30° 30° Approx. 23 feet !6 SELECT knob····························(19, 22, 29) !7 TONE DEFEAT button··························(29) !8 TONE CONTROL button······················(29) !9 MASTER VOLUME control knob ········(19) @0 TUNING · (up)/ª (down) buttons ·····(30) @1 STATUS button ······························(20, 25) @2 DIMMER button ···································(20) @3 VIDEO SELECT button·························(20) @4 OUTPUT indicator··························(24, 39) @5 Master volume indicator·····················(19) @6 Display @7 INPUT mode indicator·························(21) @8 SIGNAL indicator ·································(21) @9 BAND button ········································(30) #0 EXT. IN button······································(19) #1 Remote control sensor··························(3) #2 INPUT MODE button ···························(20) #3 ZONE2/REC SELECT button ·········(39, 40) #4 FUNCTION knob ····························(19, 39) #5 MAIN button·········································(19) 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started Remote control unit For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal transmitter···················(3) Power buttons ································(8, 34) ZONE2 buttons····(36, 39) SURROUND MODE buttons·················(19, 27) MAIN buttons ································(4, 36) Easy Setup and Operation · This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-2106 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. · For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function. · If you wish, you can set the various settings manually without using Auto Setup ( page 48 ~ 53). Indicator ···············(34, 36) Easy setup flow Placing the speakers. Auto setup flow Input source selector buttons·················(19, 34) Connecting a microphone. Tuner system/System buttons·················(30, 35) Connecting the speakers. Measurement of the speakers in the listening position. 1) 2) 3) 4) Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Room EQ Check of the measurement result. Store the measurement result in the memory. Mode selector switches ································(8, 33) System buttons ······························(33~35) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button·····················(9, 34) Cursor buttons ································(9, 22) ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button ············(20, 25, 34) TEST TONE button ····································(50) VIDEO SELECT button ····································(20) Input mode selector buttons·················(19, 20) MEMO · The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) mode. · The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the DTS NEO:6 mode. · The main zone output can be turned on and off with the MAIN button. Master volume control buttons·················(19, 39) MUTING button ····································(19) SURROUND PARAMETER/System button···················(22, 34) CH SELECT/ENTER button·················(9, 23, 29) SURROUND BACK/ RETURN button···(24, 34) SPEAKER button ································(8, 20) DIMMER button ····································(20) Connecting a monitor and a DVD player. Starting the Auto Setup. Playing a DVD with surround sound. 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Speaker system layout 2 Basic system layout The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Speaker connections · Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the stereo image being impaired. · When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cable come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cable conductors, or with the rear panel. NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks. Connecting the speaker cables 1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise. 2. Insert the cable. Surround back speaker systems 3. Tighten by turning clockwise. Connecting banana plugs Banana plug 2 Speaker impedance · When speaker systems A and B are used separately, speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 /ohms can be connected for use as front speakers. · Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers (A + B) at the same time, since speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 /ohms in this case must be used. · Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 /ohms can be connected for use as center and surround and surround back speakers. · The protector circuit may be activated if the unit is operated for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected. Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug. Protector circuit This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible. Surround speaker systems Note on speaker impedance The protector circuit may be activated if the unit is operated for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of less than 4 /ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the unit's power, wait for the unit to cool down, improve the ventilation around the unit, then turn the power back on. 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation 2 Connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Subwoofer Center speaker Surround speaker systems 2 Bi-Amp connections Certain loudspeakers are equipped with two sets of input terminals, for bi-amplification. The AVR2106 Power Amp Assign. mode allows you to power bi-amp-capable speakers with two amplifier channels ( page 47). Be sure to consult the owner's manual of your bi-amp-capable speakers for further information before proceeding. AVR-2106 (L) IN (R) <> < > Connection terminal for a subwoofer with built-in amplifier. < > SPEAKER SPEAKER NOTE: · When making Bi-Amp connections, be sure to remove the short-circuiting bar included with the speaker. (L) < > > (R) < < (L) > > (R) < > (L) <> (R) < Front speaker systems (B) Front speaker systems (A) Surround back speaker systems Precautions when connecting speakers: If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speaker's magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not cause this effect. NOTE: · When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel. 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation · For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor TV. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs. Monitor TV Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV · To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-2106, you only need to choose one connection type. Component video connection offers the best quality (and is required for progressive DVD playback), followed by S-Video, while composite video offers the lowest picture quality of the three connection types. For more information about the video up conversion function ( page 12). · To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 42). · Connect a non-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc player) to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way. DVD player I COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR H S VIDEO IN G VIDEO IN I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR H S VIDEO OUT G VIDEO OUT NOTE: · The component video input and/or output terminals may be labeled differently on some TVs, monitors or video components (Y, PB, PR; Y, CB, CR; Y, B-Y, R-Y). Check the owner's manuals for the other components for further information. D OPTICAL OUT A L R L R AUDIO OUT L R Audio signal flow is shown with white arrows; video signal flow is shown with gray arrows. 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation ON/SOURCE POWER SPEAKER A Turning on the power MODE 1 ENTER SETUP CURSOR ON/STANDBY SETUP MIC 1 2 3 Turn on your subwoofer. Turn on your monitor (TV). Press the POWER switch. ¢ ON: SPEAKER The power turns on and the indicator lights. Set the POWER switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit. £ OFF: Auto Setup / Room EQ The Auto Setup and Room EQ function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit an appropriate automatic setting. Connecting a microphone 1 Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel of the unit. The power turns off and the indicator is off. In this position, the power cannot be turned on and off from the remote control unit. 2 Measurement and setting details q: This sets the speaker connection, polarity, and bass reproduction ability. w: This sets the delay time from each speaker corresponding to the listening position. e: This sets the volume that is output from each speaker. r: This sets the frequency response of each speaker. 4 5 6 Press the ON/STANDBY switch on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit. · Turn on the power. Press the SPEAKER A button to turn the speakers on. Set the MODE 1 switch to "AUDIO" (only when operating with the remote control unit). For accurate measurements · Keep quiet during the auto setup procedure. It is recommended that you turn off the power of any air-conditioner, projector or other equipment that may produce noise. · Do not stand between the microphone and speakers while Auto Setup is performed. · Do not place any obstacles between the microphone and speakers. Also, be sure to point the speakers towards the listening position. NOTE: · A loud test tone is output during the measurement. Please consider this should you be planning night time measurements, and consider not allowing small children into the listening room at this time. 2 Place the microphone for Auto Setup at the actual listening position which will be at the same height as your ears. Microphone Place the microphone on a tripod or level surface. 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation When "S. Back" is selected, the test tone during Auto Setup will be output from the surround back speaker. When "ZONE2" is selected, change the setting to "ZONE2". The test tone during Auto Setup is set so that it will not be output to ZONE2 (Another room). When "Bi-Amp" is selected, change the setting to "BiAmp". The test tone during Auto Setup is set so that it will be output from the Bi-Amp speaker. Starting Auto Setup 1 Press the SETUP button. · The "System Setup" menu appears. · Measurement is cancelled if the MASTER VOLUME control knob is operated while the Auto Setup is performed. · If the output volume and crossover frequency of your subwoofer speaker can be changed, then set the volume to halfway and the crossover filter to maximum or switch off the low-pass filter. 5 2 Press the CURSOR D or H button to select "Auto Setup/Room EQ", then press the ENTER button. · The "Auto Setup/Room EQ" menu appears. 2 About automatic retry Press the CURSOR D or H button to select "Start", then press the CURSOR F button. · Start the measurements. To confirm the results of the measurements, remeasurement is automatically performed. Remeasurement is performed up to 2 times. During this time, "Retry1" or "Retry2" is displayed on the screen. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows: 1 2 3 FL FR C SW SL SR SBL SBR 3 Press the CURSOR D or H button to select "Auto Setup", then press the ENTER button. · The "Auto Setup" screen appears. 1: Only the front speakers (A) are measured, front speakers (B) are not available. Even if the front speakers (B) are set, the setting automatically switches to the front speakers (A) once measurements are completed. 2: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice. 3: When "ZONE2" and "Bi-Amp" are selected, these are not displayed. After each channel is measured, "Calculating" appears. The display switches to the Auto Setup check screen automatically. NOTE: · When measurements have been made using the measurement microphone, speakers with built-in filters, such as a subwoofer, might be set to a value that differs from the physical distance because of the internal electrical delay. 4 Press the CURSOR D or H button to select "Power Amp Assign", then press the CURSOR F or G button to select "S. Back", "ZONE2" or "Bi-Amp". 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation About error messages · These error screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. · When there is too much noise in the room, the speakers may not be detected properly. Should this happen, perform the measurements when the noise level is low, or switch off the power of the equipment that is producing the noise for the duration of the measurements. Screen example Cause Measures Check of the measurement results 1 Press the CURSOR D or H button to select an item, then press the ENTER button. q This screen will be displayed when the speakers · Check that the pertinent speakers are required for producing suitable reproduction have properly connected. not been detected. · The front L or front R speaker was not properly detected. · Only one channel of the surround speakers was detected. · Sound was output from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected. · The surround back speaker was detected, but the surround speaker was not detected. w This screen will be displayed when the speaker · Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. For some speakers, this polarity is connected in reverse. screen may be displayed even though the speakers are properly connected. If so, select "Skip0". The measurement results of each item can be checked here. 2 Press the ENTER button. · The verification screen appears. Example: Speaker Config. Check e This screen will be displayed when accurate · Set up the speakers so that their position measurements cannot be made due to the input is farther away from the listening position. level of the microphone being too high. · Lower the volume of the subwoofer speaker. 3 Press the ENTER button again once you have checked the results. r This screen will be displayed when measurement microphone is not connected. the · Connect the measurement microphone to the microphone connector. 10 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation 4 Press the CURSOR D or H button to select from the following three items based on the measurement results, then press the CURSOR F button. Connecting Other Sources Cable indications The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). Store: Store the checked measurement values. All parameters are stored. Retry: Perform the measurement again. Measurement is repeated. Cancel: Cancel the checked measurement values. Audio cable Video cable A Analog terminal (Stereo) (White) (Red) L R L G R Video terminal (Yellow) Pin-plug cable Video cable (75 /ohm video pin-plug cable) B Analog terminal (Monaural, for subwoofer) H S-Video terminal Pin-plug cable S-Video cable C Digital terminal (Coaxial) (Orange) Coaxial cable (75 /ohm pin-plug cable) I Component video terminal (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable Signal direction (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) Playing a DVD with surround sound D Digital terminal (Optical) 1 2 3 4 5 Disconnect the microphone from the unit. Optical cable (Optical fiber cable) Select the input source to be played. E Speaker terminal Audio signal Select the play (surround) mode. Speaker cable Video signal IN OUT OUT IN Start DVD playback. F XM terminal IN OUT OUT IN Adjust the volume. XM cable NOTE: · Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed. · When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. · Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). · Note that binding pin-plug cables together with power supply cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in hum or other noise. 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources The video conversion function With the AVR-2106, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality. The flow of the video signals. On screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-2106 VIDEO signal input terminal (yellow) 1 2 3 E C E C (C: Signal S-Video signal input terminal E E C C E: No signal) Video signal output to VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal (yellow) C C C E (C: On screen signals output On screen display signal output Video signal output to S-Video MONITOR OUT terminal C C C C Video signal output to Color Difference (Component) Video MONITOR OUT terminal C C C C E: On screen signals not output) (Component video terminals) (Component video terminals) 4 (S-Video terminal) (S-Video terminal) (Video terminal) (Video terminal) This unit's input terminals This unit's output terminals Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2106 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S-Video terminals are used to connect the AVR2106 with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be out of sync not display at all when playing video tapes. If this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-2106 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on. 12 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a TV/DBS tuner · For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Video and composite video inputs are also provided if your TV or DBS tuner does not have component video outputs. · To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 42). TV Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals · These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an external decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multichannel Super Audio CD player, or another future multi-channel sound format decoder. · The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player. · For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ( page 19). DVD Audio-Video / Super Audio CD player / External decoder Y PB PR I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A L R 5.1ch AUDIO OUT FRONT L L R R H S VIDEO OUT B CENTER A L L R R G VIDEO OUT SURROUND L R D OPTICAL OUT B SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT L R A L R L R Connecting a video camera or video game Video camera / Video game VIDEO OUT · With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player's analog multichannel output to the AVR-2106's EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player's operating instructions. G Connecting a CD player To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose either coaxial or optical connection. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 42). A L R L R AUDIO OUT L R D OPTICAL OUT CD player A L L R R AUDIO OUT L R H S VIDEO OUT C COAXIAL OUT 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a DVD recorder · If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections. · The digital inputs and outputs connection is the same as that for a CD (MD) recorder. DVD recorder Connecting a VCR · For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided. If you choose to use the component video connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Component Input Assignment ( page 43). · You can connect a second video recorder to the VCR-2 terminals. Video deck VIDEO OUT H S VIDEO OUT G H G VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR G VIDEO IN H S VIDEO IN G VIDEO IN A L L R R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO OUT L R H S VIDEO IN A L R D OPTICAL IN L R D OPTICAL OUT C COAXIAL OUT A L R L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO OUT L R NOTE: · When recording to VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-2106 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT terminal. Example: VCR-2 IN S-Video cable : VCR-2 OUT S-Video cable VCR-2 IN Video cable : VCR-2 OUT Video cable A L R L R NOTE: · When recording to a DVD recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-2106 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT terminal. Example: VCR-1 IN S-Video cable : VCR-1 OUT S-Video cable VCR-1 IN Video cable : VCR-1 OUT Video cable 14 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a tape deck Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorder to an analog recorder such as a tape deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections. CD recorder / MD recorder Tape deck A L R L R AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R A L R A L R L R AUDIO OUT L R L R D OPTICAL OUT D OPTICAL IN · If humming noise is generated, move the tape deck further away from the source of such noise. A L R L R AUDIO IN L R Connecting a turntable If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected, disconnect the ground wire. Turntable (MM cartridge) NOTE: · Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on the AVR-2106's rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal ( page 42). A L R AUDIO OUT GND NOTE: · The phono input can accept signals from moving magnet (MM) and high output moving coil (MC) phono cartridges. If your turntable is equipped with a low output MC cartridge, you will need to use a separate MC head amplifier or step-up MC transformer. 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources