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Connecting Devices
NOTE
These functions will  not work if the device connected to the HDMI 
connector does not support Deep Color or x.v.Color signal transfer or 
the Auto Lip Sync function.
NOTE
When  a  device  that  does  not  support  HDCP  is  connected,  video 
signals are not properly output.
Connecting Devices Equipped with 
HDMI connectors
Important Information
n About HDMI
“HDMI”  is  the  abbreviation  of  “High  Definition  Multimedia 
Interface”. This  interface  allows  transfer  of  digital  video  signals 
and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable.
n Functions usable with HDMI connections
Deep Color
Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and 
subtle gradations between colors.
x.v.Color
Enables  displays  with  natural,  vivid  colors.  “x.v.Color”  is  a  Sony 
registered trademark.
Auto Lip Sync (vpage 27)
HDMI 1.3  incorporates  an  automatic  video/audio  synching capability 
that allows devices to perform this synchronization automatically with 
total accuracy.
HDMI control function (vpage 27, 44)
This function allows you to operate external devices from the receiver 
and operate the receiver from external devices.
“HDMI”, “HDMI logo” and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” 
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
NOTE
• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out 
of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may be activated if 
the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch each 
other (v “Protection circuit”).
• Never  touch  the  speaker  terminals  while  the  power  
supply is connected. Doing so could result in electric shock.
1
  Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from the tip 
of the speaker cable, then either twist the core 
wire tightly or terminate it.
2
  Turn  the  speaker  terminal  counterclockwise 
to loosen it.
3
  Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to the hilt 
into the speaker terminal.
4
 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten 
it.
Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using front 
A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with an impedance of 
12 to 16 Ω/ohms.
n When using a banana plug
Tighten  the  speaker  terminal  firmly  before 
inserting the banana plug.
Connecting the Speaker Cables
Carefully check the  left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – 
(black) polarities on  the speakers being connected to the AVR-1610, 
and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.
n Copyright protection system (HDCP)
The  AVR-1610  supports  HDCP  (High-bandwidth  Digital  Contents 
Protection). HDCP is a copyright protection technology for digital video 
signals. The devices connected  to  the AVR-1610  must  also  support 
HDCP.
Connecting the Speakers
Protection circuit
If the core wires touch the rear panel and the screws etc., or the ± 
sides touch each other, the protection circuit will be activated and the 
power indicator will flash red at intervals of 0.5 secs.
If the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is isolated, and 
the power supply goes  to the standby state. If the power supply is 
turned off, after the power supply cord is withdrawn, please confirm 
that speaker cable and input cable are connected.
Also,  if  replaying  large  sound  levels  by  using  a  speaker  having  an 
impedance less than that specified (eg, 4 Ω/ohms), the temperature 
will  rise,  and  the  protection  circuit  might  be  activated. The  power 
supply will go into the standby state, and the power indicator will flash 
red at 2 second intervals.
In this case, please switch off the  power supply, and  wait  until  the 
AVR-1610 has cooled down, and the surrounding ventilation is good.
Even  if  there  are  no  problems  with  the  surrounding  ventilation 
and  connections,  in  the  event  of  the  protection  circuit  becoming 
activated,
due to thinking that the AVR-1610 has failed, please contact DENON 
Service center after switching off.
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