User manual DENON AVR-2307CI

AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2307CI OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH ¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1. 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. 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. I ENGLISH ¢NOTE ON USE 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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. · Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and dust. · Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. · Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus. · Unplug the power cord when not using the apparatus for long periods of time. · Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the apparatus. · Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. * (For apparatuses with ventilation holes) · Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. · Never disassemble or modify the apparatus in any way. II ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2307CI AV 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 with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. Contents Getting Started Accessories······················································································2 Before using ····················································································3 Cautions on installation ·································································3 About the remote control unit ······················································3 Inserting the batteries····································································3 Operating range of the remote control unit ································3 Part names and functions Front panel ·····················································································4 Display····························································································4 Rear panel ······················································································5 Remote control unit ···································································5, 6 Easy Setup Procedure Easy to setup flow··········································································7 Speaker layout [Basic layout]························································7 Speaker connections ······································································8 Connecting a DVD player and monitor ········································9 Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions q Connecting a microphone ·······················································10 w Before performing the Auto Setup procedure ························11 e Perform the Auto Setup procedure·········································11 r Assigning power amplifiers ·····················································11 t Switching the front speaker ····················································11 y Starting Auto Setup ·································································12 u Checking and storing the measurement results ·····················12 Error messages ············································································13 Connecting Other Sources Cable indications ··········································································14 The video conversion function····················································15 Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the video convert settings········15, 16 The analog video to HDMI conversion function························16 Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals [To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals]···················17 Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ························································17 Connecting a video camera or video game ·······························17 Connecting a CD player ·································································18 Connecting a turntable ································································18 Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals ·················18 Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals····························19 Connecting a DVD recorder·························································20 Connecting a VCR·········································································20 Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder··············21 Connecting the iPod® ··································································21 Connecting the antenna terminals ·············································22 Connecting the XM terminal ·······················································22 Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals ZONE2 out connections ·······························································23 ZONE2 speaker out connections ·················································23 Connecting the TRIGGER OUT jacks ··········································24 Connecting the RS-232C terminal···············································24 Connecting the PRE OUT terminals············································24 Connecting the power supply cord ············································24 Basic Operation Playing the input source ······························································25 Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)·······························26 Listening over headphones ··························································26 Switching the front speakers ·······················································26 Checking the currently playing program source, etc. ··················26 Switching the brightness of the display·······································26 Using the surround modes Types of surround modes and their features·························26, 27 Selecting the play mode (PURE DIRECT/DIRECT/STEREO) ········27 Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) ·································································28 Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode·················29 Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode ··················································30 Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode ·································30 Checking the input signals ···························································30 Surround modes and parameters ········································31 ~ 33 Using the DENON original surround modes Types of surround modes and their features·······························34 Selecting the DSP surround simulation ·······································35 Setting the tone control ·······························································36 Adjusting the speaker volume ·····················································36 Using the fader function ······························································36 Listening to the radio Auto tuning···················································································37 Manual tuning ··············································································37 Preset memory ············································································38 Checking the preset stations ·······················································38 Recalling preset stations ······························································38 XM Satellite Radio········································································38 Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID ···························39 Channel selection·········································································39 Category search ···········································································39 Advanced Operation Night mode ···················································································40 User mode function Storing the settings in the memory ·············································40 Calling the settings out ································································40 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)····················40 Personal memory plus function ··················································40 Playing the iPod® ·········································································40 Listening to music········································································41 Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods equipped with the slideshow / video function) ····41 Disconnecting the iPod ································································41 Multi zone music entertainment system ···································42 Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc., in the ZONE2 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode) ·······························43 Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback·····43 Recording (audio and/or video) ··················································44 About the memory functions ······················································44 Initialization of the microprocessor (Reset) ···························44 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup ­ Part 1 System setup items and default values ····························45 ~ 47 Navigating through the System Setup Menu ···························48 About the on screen display and front display ·························49 Audio Input Setup Setting the Digital In Assignment ················································49 Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ··········································50 Setting the iPod Assignment ·······················································50 Setting the Input Function Level··················································50 Setting the Function Rename ······················································51 Setting the Tuner Presets ······················································51, 52 Video Setup Setting the HDMI In Assignment·················································53 Setting the Component In Assignment ·······································53 Setting the Video Convert ····························································54 Setting the HDMI Out Setup ·······················································54 Setting the Audio Delay ·······························································55 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) ··········································55 Advanced Playback Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo ······················································56 Setting the Dolby Digital Downmix Option Setup ·······················56 Setting the Auto Surround Mode·················································57 Setting the Manual Equalizer Setup·············································57 Option Setup Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment ····································58 Setting the Volume Control··························································58 Setting the Trigger Out·································································59 Setting the Setup Lock ································································59 Advanced Setup ­ Part 2 Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Configuration ···············································60 Setting the Subwoofer Setup ······················································61 Setting the Distance·····································································61 Setting the Channel Level····························································62 Setting the Crossover Frequency ················································63 Others Setup Setting the Room Equalizer Setup ···············································63 Setting the Direct Mode Setup ····················································64 Check the parameter····································································64 Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components ·······································65 Setting the preset memory function ··········································65 Operating a component stored in the preset memory····66 ~ 68 Setting the punch through function···········································69 Additional Information ························································70 ~ 72 Troubleshooting······································································72, 73 Specifications ················································································74 List of preset codes ············································End of this manual Getting Started Accessories Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions ..............................................................1 w Warranty (for North America model only).....................................1 e Service station list ....................................................................1 r Power supply cord (Approx. 5.6 ft / 1.7 m) ..............................1 t Remote control unit (RC-1043).................................................1 y R6P/AA batteries ......................................................................2 u AM loop antenna ......................................................................1 i FM indoor antenna ...................................................................1 o Setup microphone (DM-S205) (Approx. 20 ft / 6 m) ................1 r t y u i o 2 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started 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. · 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. · Before turning the power operation button on. Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power operation button to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cables. · Store the operating instructions in a safe place. After reading the operating instructions, store them in a safe place as they could come in handy in the future. · Whenever the power operation button is in the STANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn off the power operation button or unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation. · Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the AVR-2307CI, the attached remote control unit (RC-1043) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: · Set using the preset memory function ( page 65). Operating range of the remote control unit · Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. · The remote control unit can be used from a distance of approximately 23 feet/7 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to 30° with respect to the sensor. Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit's rear cover. w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction. 30° 30° Approx. 23 feet/7 m e Put the rear cover back on. 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 attached 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. · Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be in use for long periods. · 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. NOTE: · It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light. Cautions on installation Note: For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Note Wall 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Part names and functions For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Front panel @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @0 !8 @1 !9 D !6 Cursor buttons (D, H) ·······························(11) MASTER VOLUME control knob··············(25) !7 !8 TUNING buttons (·, ª) ·····························(37) !9 STATUS button ··········································(26) @0 DIMMER button ·········································(26) @1 VIDEO SELECT button ······························(40) @2 Display @3 BAND button··············································(37) @4 EXT. IN button············································(25) @5 Remote control sensor································(3) @6 INPUT MODE button ·································(25) @7 ZONE2/REC SELECT button ·····················(43) @8 FUNCTION knob ········································(25) @9 MAIN button ··············································(25) !7 Display !2 !1 !0 o i u y t q w e r y u i o !0 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ··········································(11) !1 !3 !2 !4 !5 !6 q w e r t w Power indicator ·········································(11) e Power switch ·······································(11, 44) r Headphones jack (PHONES) ·····················(26) t ANALOG button ········································(25) y SPEAKER buttons ······································(26) u ZONE2 button ············································(43) i SHIFT button ··············································(38) o USER MODE buttons ································(40) !0 PRESET buttons·········································(37) !1 V. AUX INPUT terminals Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use them. !2 SETUP MIC jack ·········································(10) !3 SYSTEM SETUP button ····························(11) !4 SURR. MODE/SURR. PARA button····(25, 35) !5 SELECT/ENTER knob ··························(11, 35) q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators · The audio channel(s) included in the input signal light(s). · This lights when the digital signal is inputted. i ZONE2/REC SELECT indicators Lights while selecting the ZONE2 or REC SELECT mode. (Off when the "SOURCE" is selected.) · The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the CURSOR F and G buttons on the remote control unit. e Information display r Output signal channel indicators The audio channels that can be output light. o Input mode indicators !0 AUTO indicator This lights when the broadcast station is selected in the AUTO tuning mode. t Speaker indicators This lights corresponding to the settings of the front speakers of the various surround modes. !1 STEREO indicator This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has been received. y ZONE2 output indicator u Master volume indicator · The control functions in the same way as the CURSOR F button when turned counterclockwise, as the CURSOR G button when turned clockwise. · The control functions in the same way as the ENTER button when pressed the knob. This displays the volume level. The Setup item number is displayed in System Setup. !2 TUNED indicator This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been received. 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Rear panel Remote control unit !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 o i u y t Indicator ··························(65) [ Front ] Remote control signal transmitter ························(3) Power buttons················(11) Tuner system/System buttons······················(37, 67) Function buttons············(25) !5 !6 q w e e !7 r o RS-232C terminal·······································(24) !0 TRIGGER OUT jacks ··································(24) !1 EXT. IN terminals ·······································(18) !2 DOCK CONTROL jack ································(21) !3 ANTENNA terminals ·································(22) !4 HDMI terminals··········································(19) !5 SIGNAL GND terminal ······························(18) !6 REMOTE CONTROL jacks ·························(23) !7 XM terminal ···············································(22) System buttons ·····(66 ~ 68) Master volume control buttons ····························(25) MUTING button··············(26) VIDEO SELECT/SETUP button························(40, 66) Cursor buttons D (D, H, F, G) ····················(11) ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button························(26, 66) DIMMER/MENU button························(26, 66) NIGHT/AUDIO button························(40, 66) CH SELECT/ENTER button························(11, 36) STATUS/RETURN button························(26, 66) Mode selector switches ····················(11, 65) q DIGITAL terminals (Optical/Coaxial) ·············································(9) w VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ··························(9) e AUDIO terminals··········································(9) r Speaker terminals ·······································(8) t AC outlets···················································(24) y AC inlet ·······················································(24) u PRE OUT terminals····································(24) i COMPONENT VIDEO terminals··················(9) NOTE: · If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too. 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started [ Rear ] ZONE2 buttons···············(43) MAIN buttons ·················(43) Function / Number buttons······················(25, 66) SURROUND MODE buttons ····························(27) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button························(11, 66) SURROUND PARAMETER/ AUDIO button···········(25, 66) ENTER button·················(11) INPUT MODE/RETURN button························(25, 66) Tuner system/System buttons······················(37, 66) TEST TONE/DISPLAY button························(62, 66) Cursor buttons D (D, H, F, G) ····················(11) NOTE: · If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too. 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure · This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-2307CI according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. · To set the sound field manually ( page 60 ~ 63). Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speaker Easy to setup flow Placing the speakers. Auto setup flow Connecting the speakers. Connecting a microphone ( page 10). Connect the DVD player to the AVR-2307CI. The measurement of the speakers in the listening position. 1) 2) 3) 4) Speaker Configuration Distance Channel Level Room Equalizer Front speaker Set these at the sides of the monitor or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible. Surround speaker Connect the AVR-2307CI's monitor output terminal to the TV's video input terminal ( page 9). Check of the measurement result. Store the measurement result in the memory. Play a DVD. · Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed. 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure Speaker connections Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). NOTE: 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 and screws. NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks. ¢ Connections ¢ Speaker impedance Speaker Front A, B Front A+B Center Surround Surround back / ZONE2 > < · With the AVR-2307CI, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback. · When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Impedance 6 ~ 16 /ohms 12 ~ 16 /ohms Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer Connection terminal for subwoofer with built-in amplifier. 6 ~ 16 /ohms IN (L) > <> (R) < Note on speaker impedance When using speakers with an impedance below the designated value (for example 4 /ohms), playing for long periods of time with the volume high could cause the temperature to rise, activating the protection circuit. When the protection circuit is activated, the output to the speakers is cut off and the power indicator blinks. If this happens, unplug the power cord, wait for the set to cool off and improve ventilation around the unit. Also check the wiring of the input cables and the speaker cables. After doing this, plug the power cord back in and turn the unit's 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. < Connecting the speaker cables 1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise. Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires. 2. Insert the cable. 3. Tighten by turning clockwise. (L) > > (R) < < (L) > > (R) < > (L) <> (R) < Connecting banana plugs Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug. Front speakers (B) Front speakers (A) Surround back speakers When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel. 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure · For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video or HDMI connection to your monitor. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs. Connecting a DVD player and monitor · To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-2307CI, you only need to choose one connection type. For more information about the video up conversion function ( page 15). · 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 49). Monitor H COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y DVD player PB PR H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR G S VIDEO IN F VIDEO IN HDMI OUT I I HDMI IN A L R L R AUDIO OUT L R G S VIDEO OUT F VIDEO OUT D OPTICAL OUT · The AVR-2307CI is equipped with HDMI terminals, so it can be connected to a DVD player or monitor using an HDMI cable. · The component video input and/or output terminals may be labelled differently on some monitors or video components. Check the owner's manuals for other components for further information. · Audio signals are only output from the HDMI monitor out terminal when audio signals are input to the HDMI input terminal. · When connecting the AVR-2307CI and DVD player using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2307CI and monitor using an HDMI cable ( page 19). C COAXIAL OUT Audio signal flow is shown with white arrows, video signal flow is shown with gray arrows. · 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. 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure SYSTEM SETUP Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions · The AVR-2307CI's auto setup and room equalizer functions use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the optimum settings. · When the auto setup procedure is performed, one of the following three correction curves can be selected for the room equalizer function. Normal: Adjust the frequency response of all speaker suitable for general surround system. Front: This adjusts the characteristics of each speaker to the characteristics of the front speakers. Flat: This the frequency response of all speakers flat. This mode is optimum for playing multi-channel signal music. q Connecting a microphone 1 Connect the attached setup microphone to . Sound receptor DH F G, ENTER microphone on a camera 2 Mount the setupreceptor pointing towardstripod, etc., and set with the the ceiling. [ON/SOURCE] · To make the sound field settings manually ( page 60 ~ 63). Microphone ENTER DHFG Place the setup microphone's sound receptor at the height of the ears in the listening position. It is not possible to measure properly if there are any obstacles between the speakers and microphone. Check that there are no obstacles. [MODE SELECTOR 1] SYSTEM SETUP DHFG ENTER NOTE: · Once the settings are completed, disconnect the setup microphone. About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit 10 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure w Before performing the Auto Setup procedure e Perform the Auto Setup procedure r Assigning power amplifiers The surround back output can be assigned to the "Front" or "ZONE2" output. 1 Turn on your subwoofer. Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency. Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn this function off before performing the Auto Setup procedure. 1 D H to 2 Press ENTER. select "Auto Setup / Room EQ", then press Press SYSTEM SETUP. Press D H to select "Power Amp Assign", then press F G to set. Surround Back: Assign to use as surround back speaker. ZONE2: Assign to use as "ZONE2" speakers. Front A, Front B: Assign to use the "Front A" or "Front B" speakers with bi-amp connections. When assigned to "Front" or "ZONE2", skip the surround back channel measurement. During the auto setup procedure, test tones are not output to "ZONE2". 2 3 Press . ¢ ON: £ OFF: Turn on your monitor. 3 1 Press D H to select "Auto Setup", then press ENTER. The message "Connect Microphone" is displayed if no microphone is connected. If so, connect the auto setup microphone. The power indicator lights red. The power turns off and the indicator is off. 2 3 4 Press or [ON/SOURCE]. 5 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". · The power indicator blinks green and the power turns on. · "System Setup Menu" is not displayed when using headphones. t Switching the front speaker Press D H to select "Front Sp", then press F G to select the speaker. Front A Front B Front A+B 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure Cautions during measurements: · Loud test tones are output during the measurements. Be careful for example when small children are nearby. · Proper measurements may not be possible if there are obstacles between the speaker and the setup microphone. · During the measurements, do not stand between or near the speakers and setup microphone. · To avoid influencing the measurements, turn off the power of airconditioners or any other equipment producing sound in the room. Perform the measurements with the room as quiet as possible. · Measurement is cancelled when VOLUME is operated while the Auto Setup is performed. y Starting Auto Setup Press D H to select "Start", then press F. · Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows: 1 2 u Checking and storing the measurement results 1 Press D H to select an item, then press ENTER. The measurement results of each item can be checked here. FL FR C SW SL SR SBL SBR 1: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice. 2: Not displayed when "ZONE2" and "Front" are set at "Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment" ( page 58). 2 After checking, press ENTER, then press D H to set. Store: All the settings are stored in the memory. Retry: Perform the measurement again. Measurement is repeated. Cancel: Cancel the auto setup settings. · After each channel is measured, "Calculating" appears. · The display switches to the Auto Setup check screen automatically. ¢ About automatic retry To confirm the results of the measurements, remeasurement is automatically performed. Remeasurement is performed up to two times. During this time, "Retry1" or "Retry2" is displayed on the screen. e "Store" 3 WhenF. is selected: Press 1 NOTE: · Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after making the measurements. · Do not turn off the power while the data is being stored. h (Press ENTER.) 2 Example: Speaker Configuration Check · When measurements have been made using the measurement microphone, speakers with a built-in filter such as subwoofers might be set with a value that differs from the physical distance because of the internal electrical delay. 12 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 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. Press D H to select the items, then press F. Example Cause Measures q This screen will be displayed when the speakers required · Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected. for producing suitable reproduction have not been detected. w This screen will be displayed when the speaker polarity is · Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. For some speakers, this screen may be displayed even though the connected in reverse. speakers are properly connected. If so, select "Skip0". e This screen will be displayed when accurate measurements · Set up the speakers so that their position is farther away from the listening position. cannot be made due to the input level of the microphone being · Lower the volume of the subwoofer speaker. too high. r This screen will be displayed when the measurement · Connect the measurement microphone to the microphone connector. microphone is not connected. 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Cable indications The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). Audio cable Video 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). · Do not bundle power cords together with speaker cables. Doing so could result in humming or noise. A Analog connections (Stereo) (White) (Red) L R L R F Video connections (Yellow) Video cable (75 /ohms video pin-plug cable) Pin-plug cable G S-Video connections B Analog connections (Monaural, for subwoofer) S-Video cable Pin-plug cable H Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) Component video cable C Digital connections (Coaxial) (Orange) Coaxial cable (75 /ohms pin-plug cable) (Red) D Digital connections (Optical) Audio and Video cable I Optical fiber cable HDMI terminal E Speaker connections 19-pin HDMI cable Signal direction Audio signal Speaker cable Video signal IN OUT OUT IN IN OUT OUT IN 14 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources The video conversion function · Even if the formats of the video signals from the various players differ, the different formats can be converted and the signals output to the monitor from a single video output terminal. We recommend outputting with the format offering the highest quality video signals possible. · With analog video signal connections, generally quality is higher in the order shown below. The flow of the video signals. Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the video convert settings Video convert Input signals HDMI E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C C C C C C C C C C C C COMPONENT E E E E C (1080p) C (480p ~ 720p) C (480i/576i) C (1080p) C (480p ~ 720p) C (480i/576i) C (1080p) C (480p ~ 720p) C (480i/576i) C (1080p) C (480p ~ 720p) C (480i/576i) E E E E C (Other than 480i/576i) C (480i/576i) C (1080p) C (480p ~ 720p) C (480i/576i) C (Other than 480i/576i) C (480i/576i) C (Other than 480i/576i) C (480i/576i) S-VIDEO E E C C E E E E E E C C C C C C E E C C E E E E E C C C C VIDEO E C E C E E E C C C E E E C C C E C E C E E C C C E E C C HDMI E VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO E COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 1 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 2 HDMI HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 HDMI HDMI HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 E 1 MONITOR OUT COMPONENT S-VIDEO E E VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO E COMPONENT E COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT 1 VIDEO E COMPONENT 1 3 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO E E VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO E COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT 1 VIDEO E COMPONENT 1 3 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO E VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO E E COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO E VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO E COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO (HDMI terminal) (HDMI terminal) (Component Video terminals) (Component Video terminals) ON (S-Video terminal) (S-Video terminal) (Video terminal) (Video terminal) AVR-2307CI's input terminals AVR-2307CI's output terminals : only 480i/576i C : Signal input E : No signal 480p ~ 720p : 480p/576p/1080i/720p · · · The video conversion function is compatible with the following format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60. When SECAM signals of video input are up-converted, the signals are output in PAL format from the S-Video terminal. 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 handled. : Not output : On screen display superimposed on video signal and output. 2 : On screen display superimposed on S-Video signal and output. 3 : Video signals are output when the "Analog to HDMI convert" is set to "OFF". COMPONENT : On screen display only displayed for SYSTEM SETUP, SURROUND PARAMETER and ON SCREEN buttons. HDMI : The on screen display is displayed when the "Analog to HDMI convert" is set to "ON". : Video signals are not output when the "Analog to HDMI convert" is set to "OFF". 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Video convert S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT ­ ­ ­ Used Not used ­ ­ ­ Used Not used ­ ­ ­ Used Not used ­ ­ ­ Used Not used HDMI E E E E E E E E E E C C C C C C C C C C Input signals COMPONENT S-VIDEO E E E E C E C E C E C E E C C C C C C C E E E E E C E C E C C E C E C C C C C C VIDEO E C E C C E C E C C E C E C C E C E C C E 1 HDMI E E E E E E E E E E HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI MONITOR OUT COMPONENT S-VIDEO E E E E E S-VIDEO E S-VIDEO E ­ E COMPONENT COMPONENT 1 E COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 1 ­ E E E E E S-VIDEO E S-VIDEO E ­ E COMPONENT COMPONENT 1 E COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 2 S-VIDEO COMPONENT 1 ­ VIDEO E VIDEO E VIDEO VIDEO E VIDEO E VIDEO VIDEO E VIDEO E VIDEO VIDEO E VIDEO E VIDEO VIDEO Connecting Other Sources The analog video to HDMI conversion function · The AVR-2307CI's video up-conversion function lets you output analog video input signals (component ­ 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 1080i or 720p; S-Video and composite video - 480i/576i) to the HDMI monitor output terminal with the original resolution. · The on screen display signals are output from the HDMI monitor output terminal with a resolution of 480i/576i. Because of this, if the monitor equipped with HDMI terminal is compatible with the 480i/576i resolution, all the signals the AVR-2307CI handles can be output to the monitor with a single HDMI cable. 2 2 OFF 2 2 C : Signal input E : No signal : Not output : On screen display superimposed on video signal and output. 2 : On screen display superimposed on S-Video signal and output. COMPONENT : On screen display only displayed for SYSTEM SETUP, SURROUND PARAMETER and ON SCREEN buttons. HDMI : The on screen display is displayed when the "Analog to HDMI convert" is set to "ON". · If your monitor is compatible with a resolution of 480i, the set can be used with "Analog to HDMI Convert" at "Setting the HDMI Out Setup" ( page 54) set to "ON". · The resolutions with which the monitor is compatible can be checked using the STATUS button or the ON SCREEN button on the remote control unit. · It is not possible to down-convert from HDMI input signals to the component, S-Video or composite video monitor output terminals. · If the monitor equipped with HDMI terminal is not compatible with the 480i/576i resolution, connect the player and the AVR-2307CI using a component cable and set the player's resolution to one which the monitor can handle. · Video down conversion to the monitor output is only possible when the component video input resolution is 480i (interlaced standard definition video ­ NTSC format, for North America) or 576i (interlaced standard definition video ­ PAL format, for Europe and other countries). · To set the video conversion function to "OFF" ( page 54). ¢ On screen display for component video outputs and HDMI output · When viewing component video signals or HDMI signals via the AVR-2307CI, the on screen display is displayed on the monitor when the "System Setup" operations are performed and when the remote control unit's ON SCREEN button is operated. · When only component video signals are input to the AVR-2307CI, the characters of the on screen display are not displayed over the picture. 16 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals [To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals] · The AVR-2307CI is equipped with a function for converting analog video signals into HDMI signals. You can do this by either a component or a video or a S-Video connection. · Audio signals are not output from the HDMI monitor output terminal, so also make analog or digital audio connections. To play sound using digital audio connections, assign the digital terminal (coaxial or optical) at "Setting the Digital In Assignment" ( page 49). Monitor 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 outputs are also provided. · 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 49). TV/DBS tuner HDMI IN I H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DVD player PR H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR A L R L R AUDIO OUT L R G S VIDEO OUT F VIDEO OUT F VIDEO OUT G S-VIDEO OUT D OPTICAL OUT A L R L R AUDIO OUT L R Connecting a video camera or video game D OPTICAL OUT Video camera / Video game C COAXIAL OUT A L R L R AUDIO OUT L R D OPTICAL OUT · Use an HDMI monitor compatible with an HDMI input resolution of 480i or 576i. · If your monitor is not equipped with an HDMI terminal, connect the AVR-2307CI to the monitor using the component video, S-Video, or composite video terminals. F VIDEO OUT G S VIDEO OUT 17 ENGLISH