Denon AVR-1612 Owner's Manual

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Getting started
Basic version ············································································3
Connections ··················································································· 4
Important information ··································································· 4
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device ······································5
Connecting a TV············································································7
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ·······························7
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/Cable TV) ·····················8
Connecting a digital camcorder ····················································8
Connecting a control dock for iPod ···············································9
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port ·······9
Connecting an antenna ······························································· 10
Settings ························································································ 11
Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) ·································11
Playback (Basic operation) ·························································18
Important information ································································· 18
Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ···································· 19
Playing an iPod············································································20
Tuning in radio stations ·······························································25
Playing a USB memory device ····················································27
Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ··························29
Selecting a listening mode··························································29
Advanced version ·······························································33
Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) ·······34
Install ··························································································34
Connect ······················································································36
Set up speakers ·········································································· 40
Playback (Advanced operation) ·················································42
Convenient functions ··································································42
How to make detailed settings ··················································46
Menu map ··················································································46
Examples of menu screen displays ············································47
Examples of menu and front display ··········································48
Inputting characters ··································································· 49
Audio Adjust ···············································································51
Information ·················································································57
System Setup ·············································································58
Input Setup ·················································································66
Operating the connected devices by remote control unit ······71
Operating AV devices ·································································71
Registering preset codes ····························································72
Operating devices ·······································································74
Resetting the remote control unit ···············································76
Information ·············································································77
Part names and functions···························································78
Front panel ··················································································78
Display ························································································79
Rear panel ···················································································80
Remote control unit ···································································· 81
Other information ·······································································83
Trademark information ································································83
Surround ·····················································································84
Relationship between video signals and monitor output ············88
Explanation of terms ···································································89
Troubleshooting ·········································································· 91
Resetting the microprocessor ····················································94
Specifications ··············································································95
Getting started ··············································································1
Accessories ··················································································1
Features ························································································2
Cautions on handling ····································································2
Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
q Getting Started ........................................................................ 1
w CD-ROM (Owner’s manual) .................................................... 1
e Warranty (for North America model only) ................................ 1
r Service network list ................................................................. 1
t Remote control unit (RC-1157) ................................................ 1
y R6/AA batteries ....................................................................... 2
u Setup microphone
(DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 19.7 ft / 6.0 m) .................... 1
i AM loop antenna ..................................................................... 1
o FM indoor antenna .................................................................. 1
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Contents
Basic version
Advanced version
Information

Denon AVR-1612 Specifications

General

Audio output channels	5.1 channels
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)	24-bit/96kHz
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)	120 W
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)	80 W
HDMI in	4
Composite video in	3
S-Video inputs quantity	1
Speakers connectivity type	-
Ethernet LAN	No
Radio Data System (RDS)	Yes
Preset stations quantity	56
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Display	LCD
HDMI version	1.4
Product color	Black
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES, DTS-HD
Apple docking compatibility	iPod
Graphical user interface (GUI) language	English, French, German
AC input voltage	220-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	382 mm
Width	435 mm
Height	162 mm
Weight	9200 g