Denon AVC-A1XV - User Manual

AV SURROUND AMPLIFIER
AVC-A1XV
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RC-995
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Denon AVC-A1XV Specifications

General

Amplifier Type	AV Receiver
Channels	7.1
Frequency Response	10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.05%
Input Impedance	47 k ohms
Input Sensitivity	200 mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	110 dB
HDMI Outputs	1
Component Video Inputs	3
Component Video Outputs	1
Analog Audio Outputs	1
Phono Input	Yes
THX Certification	THX Ultra2
Digital Audio Outputs	1 (coaxial)
Surround Sound Formats	Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24
Digital Audio Inputs	4 (optical) + 2 (coaxial)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 x 178 x 495 mm (17.1 x 7.0 x 19.5 inches)

Summary

4 FEATURES

5 CONNECTIONS

Speaker System Connections

6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Unit (RC-995)

7 SYSTEM SETUP

System Setup Menu and Defaults

Overview of the setup menu and factory default settings.

Before Setting Up the System

Auto Setup and Room EQ Function

Automatic room calibration process using microphone.

Performing Auto Setup

Setting Auto Setup and Room EQ

Speaker System Measurement

Setting Room EQ

Setting Speaker Setup

Setting Speaker Type

Setting Delay Time

Setting Channel Level

Setting Crossover Frequency

THX Audio Setup

3 Audio Input Setup

4 Video Setup

5 Setting Advanced Playback

Setting Manual EQ Setup

6 Zone Setup

Setting Speakers for ZONE2

Setting Delay Time for ZONE2

Setting Channel Level for ZONE2

Setting Crossover Frequency for ZONE2

ZONE3 and ZONE4 Tone Control and Channel Level

7 Option Setup

Setting the Channel Setup

Configuring channel assignments and subwoofer settings for zones.

Setting Power Amplifier Assignment

Power Amplifier Assignment Flow

Step-by-step guide for assigning power amplifiers.

Setting the Volume Control

Protecting Setting and Memory Backup

User Memory Function

Storing custom settings for quick recall.

Setup Lock Function

Preventing accidental changes to system settings.

8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Preset Memory

Learning Function

System Call Function

Resetting Remote Control Functions

9 OPERATION

Playing the Input Source

10 SURROUND

Adjustment Steps for Surround Sound Playback

Using Test Tone and Channel Level for setup.

Channel Level Adjustment

THX Surround EX; Home THX Cinema Mode

Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) Mode

DTS NEO:6 Mode

Memory and Call-out Functions (USER MODE Function)

11 DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES

Tone Control Setting

12 MULTI ZONE

Multi-zone Playback with Multi-source

Overview of multi-zone audio/video playback functionality.

[1] ZONE2 Playback

ZONE2 7.1-channel System

ZONE2 STEREO;MONO System

[2] ZONE3 Playback

ZONE3 STEREO;MONO System

Configuring ZONE3 for stereo or mono playback.

[3] ZONE4 Playback

ZONE4 STEREO;MONO System

Configuring ZONE4 for stereo or mono playback.

Remote Control Unit Operations During Multi-source Playback

System Setup for Multi-zone

Test Tone for ZONE2

Using test tones for ZONE2 surround calibration.

Channel Level for ZONE2

ZONE2 Surround Modes

Memory and Call-out Functions of ZONE2 (USER MODE Function)

ZONE2 Tone Control Setting

15 TROUBLESHOOTING

Speaker Setting Examples

THX Surround EX Systems

Speaker placement examples for THX EX systems.

Surround

Dolby Surround

Overview of Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic formats.

Dolby Pro Logic II

DTS Digital Surround

DTS-ES Extended Surround

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS Neo:6 surround

Home THX Cinema Surround

Audyssey MultEQ XT

17 SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section Specifications