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Denon AVR-2311 User Manual

Denon AVR-2311
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-2311
Owners Manual
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Denon AVR-2311 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency range10 - 100000 Hz
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)24-bit/192kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)100 dB
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)135 W
HDMI in6
Audio (L/R) in8
Composite video in1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in2
Headphone connectivity6.3 mm
12V triggerYes
Connectivity technologyWired
Speakers connectivity type-
Ethernet LANNo
AM band range522 - 1611 kHz
FM band range87.5 - 108 MHz
Supported radio bandsAM, FM
Preset stations quantity56
Supported video modes1080p
DisplayLCD
Product colorBlack
Audio decodersDolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES, DTS-HD
Apple docking compatibilityiPhone, iPod
AC input voltage230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz
Power consumption (standby)1.9 W
Power consumption (typical)600 W
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth381 mm
Width434 mm
Height171 mm
Weight11200 g

Summary

Features

Supports HDMI 1.4a

Unit supports advanced HDMI features like 3D, ARC, and control functions.

Auto setup function

Automatically sets speaker configurations for optimal listening environment using a microphone.

Cautions on handling

Before turning the power switch on

Check connections and cables are secure before powering on the unit.

Moving the unit

Instructions on safely powering off and disconnecting cables before moving the unit.

1 Install (Speaker Installation)

Connecting the speaker cables

Details on preparing speaker cables and connecting them to terminals.

2 Connect (Speaker Connection)

Connecting the speaker cables

Details on preparing speaker cables and connecting them to terminals.

Connecting Blu-ray Disc player and TV

Use certified HDMI cables

Recommends using certified HDMI cables for optimal playback quality.

Connection diagram

Illustrates the HDMI connection between the Blu-ray player, receiver, and TV.

3 Turn on power

Powering on the unit

Instructions to turn on the main unit and check the power indicator.

4 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup)

Automatic speaker optimization process

Explains the Audyssey Auto Setup process for automatic speaker optimization.

Important notes for measurement

Important notes regarding noise and placement during the measurement process.

About setup microphone placement

Microphone placement examples

Illustrations showing microphone placement for measurements in multiple positions.

Set up the microphone

Mounting and adjusting the microphone

Instructions for mounting the microphone and adjusting its height.

Set up the subwoofer

Subwoofer settings

Settings for subwoofers when using direct or non-direct mode.

Set up the remote control unit

Setting the operation mode

Instructions to set the remote control unit to amplifier operation mode.

STEP 1 Preparation

Connect the setup microphone

Connects the setup microphone to the unit's dedicated jack.

STEP 2 Speaker Detection

Start speaker detection process

Starts the speaker detection process, including test tones.

STEP 3 Measurement

Move microphone to next position

Moves the microphone to the next position for measurement.

STEP 4 Calculation

Analyze measurement results

Analyzes measurement data to determine speaker frequency response.

STEP 5 Check

Review measurement results

Allows checking of measurement results like configuration and levels.

STEP 6 Store

Save measurement results

Saves the final speaker setup configurations.

Error messages

Common error examples and solutions

Displays common error messages and their solutions for Audyssey Auto Setup.

Parameter Check

Allows verification of measurement results and equalizer characteristics after setup.

Restoring Audyssey settings

Restoring previously saved Audyssey Auto Setup data.

5 Play back disc

Select input source for playback

Selects the input source for the player to be used for playback.

Adjust sound volume

Adjusts the master volume using the remote control or main unit.

Set the listening mode

Selects the surround mode based on content or preference.

Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player

Prepare for playback

Steps to prepare for playback, including powering on and setting inputs.

Playing an iPod®

Methods for iPod playback

Outlines using a DENON control dock or direct USB connection.

Listening to music on an iPod®

Steps for listening to music from an iPod via control dock.

Playing a CD player

Powering on the unit for CD playback

Steps to prepare for CD playback, including powering on.

Playing an iPod®

Viewing videos in Browse mode

How to view videos from an iPod in Browse mode.

Viewing photos and videos in Remote mode

How to view photos and videos from an iPod in Remote mode.

Playing an iPod®

Connect iPod directly to USB Port

Instructions for connecting an iPod directly to the USB port for audio playback.

Select iPod display mode

Selecting display modes (Browse/Remote) for iPod content.

Playing an iPod®

iPod play function

How the iPod playback function works when pressing iPod PLAY.

Tuning in radio stations

Listening to FM/AM broadcasts

Guides on tuning into FM and AM radio stations.

Presetting radio stations (Manual preset)

Steps for manually presetting favorite radio stations.

Tuning in radio stations

Listening to preset stations

How to select and listen to preset radio stations.

RDS search function

Using RDS search to automatically tune FM stations with RDS service.

Direct frequency tuning

Entering frequencies directly to tune radio stations.

Tuning in radio stations

PTY search function

Finding stations broadcasting a specific program type (PTY).

TP (Traffic Program) search

Finding stations that broadcast traffic announcements.

RT (Radio Text) display

Displaying text messages broadcast by RDS stations.

Playing a USB memory device

Important information on USB devices

Information on USB memory devices, compatible formats, and limitations.

Playing files stored on USB devices

Steps for connecting and playing files from USB memory devices.

Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode)

Standard playback modes

How to select standard playback modes for 2-channel and multi-channel sources.

Surround playback of 2-channel sources

Steps to select surround decoders for 2-channel sources.

Surround playback of multi-channel sources (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.)

Selecting surround modes for multi-channel audio formats.

Standard playback modes

Cinema, Music, Pro Logic modes

Explains modes optimized for movies, music, and Pro Logic sources.

Height mode activation

Mode for front height speakers, activated by specific settings.

Surround playback of multi-channel sources (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.)

Playing the source material

Steps to play the source material for surround playback.

Select surround decoder for multichannel sound

Selecting the appropriate surround decoder for multichannel audio.

DENON original surround playback

Select surround mode

Cycling through DENON's original surround sound modes.

Stereo playback

Select STEREO mode

Selecting stereo playback mode for audio output.

Direct playback

Select DIRECT mode

Selecting direct playback mode for audio signals.

Pure direct playback

Activate Pure Direct mode

Activating pure direct playback for high-quality audio.

Speaker installation/connection (Other than 7.1-channel)

Procedure for speaker settings

Outlines the steps for speaker settings: Install, Connect, Set up speakers.

7.1ch (Front height speaker) installation

Speaker placement for 7.1 channel with front height speakers.

5.1ch installation

Speaker placement for 5.1 channel systems.

6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installation

Speaker placement for 6.1 channel systems with surround back speakers.

Connect

7.1-channel (Front height speaker) connection

How to connect speakers for 7.1 channel playback with front height speakers.

6.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection

How to connect speakers for 6.1 channel playback with surround back speakers.

5.1-channel connection

Setting Amp Assign for 5.1 channel

Setting Amp Assign for 5.1 channel playback.

Front A/B connection

Connecting second front speakers

Connecting a second set of front speakers to SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

2.1-channel connection

Setting Amp Assign for 2-channel playback

Setting Amp Assign for 2-channel playback.

Bi-amp connection

Connecting separate amplifiers for high sound quality

Connecting separate amplifiers to speaker terminals for higher sound quality.

5.1-channel + 2.1-channel connection

Switching front speakers for playback

Using front speakers for both multichannel and 2-channel playback by switching.

Set up speakers

Pre-setup adjustments

Settings to configure before running Audyssey Auto Setup, like Amp Assign.

Changing amplifier assignment (Amp Assign)

Setting the assignment of amplifier channels to speakers.

Setting active channels (Channel Select)

Selecting active channels to skip unused ones during measurement.

Set up speakers

STEP 1 Preparation

Initial preparation step for speaker setup, including connecting the microphone.

STEP 2 Speaker Detection

Process to automatically detect speaker configuration and levels.

STEP 3 Measurement

Measuring speaker response at multiple positions.

Set up speakers

STEP 4 Calculation

Analysis of measurement data to determine speaker frequency response.

STEP 5 Check

Reviewing the results of the speaker setup process.

STEP 6 Store

Saving the final speaker setup configurations.

Error messages

Common error examples and solutions

Displays common error messages and their solutions for Audyssey Auto Setup.

Parameter Check

Allows verification of measurement results and equalizer characteristics after setup.

Restoring Audyssey settings

Restoring previously saved Audyssey Auto Setup data.

Examples of menu and front display

Top menu display

Shows the main menu structure and navigation.

Display when changing settings

Illustrates how settings are changed and displayed.

Display when inputting characters

Shows screen examples for character input.

Inputting characters

Methods for character input

Explains three methods for entering characters for settings.

Normal screen input

Shows the standard screen for character input.

Input Setup

Items configurable via Input Setup

Lists configurable items like Auto Preset and Input Assign.

Auto Preset function

Function to automatically program radio stations.

Preset Skip setting

Setting to skip preset channels during selection.

Input Setup

Preset Name setting

Assigning custom names to preset memories.

Input Assign function

Changing input connector assignments for sources.

Video settings

Settings related to source video selection and processing.

Input Mode settings

Setting audio input modes and decode modes for sources.

Preset Name

Assigning names to preset memories

Details on assigning names to preset memories, including character limits.

Input Assign

Examples of input assignment displays

Visual examples of assigning HDMI, Digital, and Component inputs.

Input assignment operations

Step-by-step guide for assigning input connectors to sources.

Video settings

Video Select function

Selecting source video to be played with audio.

Video Mode settings

Settings for video processing modes like Auto, Movie, and Game.

Video Convert function

Function to automatically convert input video signals.

i/p Scaler function

Adjusting the input source resolution for output.

Input Mode settings

Setting audio input and decode modes

Setting audio input modes (Auto, HDMI, Digital, Analog) and decode modes (Auto, PCM, DTS).

Rename function

Changing display names for input sources

Changing the display name of selected input sources.

Source Level adjustment

Correcting playback levels for audio inputs

Corrects playback level of selected input source audio.

Playback Mode settings

Repeat mode settings

Settings for repeat modes (All, One, Folder) for media playback.

Shuffle mode settings

Settings for shuffle modes (Songs, Albums, ON/OFF).

Audio/Video Adjust

Audio Adjust function

Adjusts various audio parameters like surround modes and tone.

Picture Adjust function

Adjusts picture quality parameters like contrast and brightness.

Menu operation steps

Steps to access and navigate the Audio/Video Adjust menu.

Audio Adjust

Surround Parameter settings

Adjusts surround sound parameters like Mode, EQ, DRC, and LFE.

Cinema EQ setting

Softens treble for better movie soundtrack understanding.

DRC setting

Compresses dynamic range for better sound control.

D.Comp setting

Compresses dynamic range for improved sound quality.

Audio Adjust

S.Back channel settings

Sets the method of generating surround back channels.

F.Height channel settings

Determines whether to use the front height channel.

Height Gain adjustment

Controls the volume level of the front height channel.

Subwoofer output control

Turns subwoofer output on and off.

Audyssey Settings

MultEQ equalizer selection

Selects an equalizer from three modes based on Audyssey Auto Setup.

Dynamic EQ® function

Solves sound quality deterioration at low volumes by adjusting for perception and room acoustics.

Dynamic Volume® function

Adjusts volume variations automatically for preferred listening levels.

Reference Level Offset

Adjusts Audyssey Dynamic EQ to maintain reference response at lower volumes.

Manual EQ settings

Adjust CH for speaker tone

Corrects the tone of each speaker individually or grouped.

Base Curve Copy function

Copies the Audyssey Flat curve from MultEQ.

Default Manual EQ settings

Resets Manual EQ settings to their default values.

Manual Setup

Speaker Setup configuration

Configures speaker size, distance, channel level, and crossover frequency.

HDMI Setup options

Settings for HDMI video/audio output, including RGB range and control.

Audio Setup options

Settings for audio playback, including 2ch modes and surround parameters.

ZONE2 Setup options

Settings for audio playback in a separate room (ZONE2).

Speaker Setup

Amp Assign settings

Assigns amplifier channels to speakers like Front Height, Bi-Amp, or 2CH.

Speaker Config. settings

Selects speaker configuration and size (bass reproduction capability).

Bass Setting options

Sets subwoofer and LFE signal range playback.

Distance setting

Sets speaker distance from the listening position.

2ch Direct/Stereo settings (Page 62)

Crossover frequency setting

Sets the crossover frequency for bass signals to the subwoofer.

Front Speaker Setup options

Configures front speakers used in different surround modes (A, B, A+B).

Auto Surround Mode settings (Page 62)

Memorize surround mode for each input signal type

Automatically plays back with the last used surround mode for each input signal type.

HDMI Setup

RGB Range setting

Sets the video range of RGB output from the HDMI connector.

Auto Lip Sync function

Automatically compensates for timing shifts between audio and video.

HDMI Control function

Links operations with HDMI-compatible devices.

Manual Setup

Distance setting (Continued)

Sets speaker distance from listening position, ensuring consistency.

Channel Level adjustment

Adjusts the volume of test tones output from each speaker for calibration.

Speaker Config. (Continued)

Surround speaker settings

Sets presence and size of surround speakers (Large, Small, None).

S.Back speaker settings

Sets presence, size, and number of surround back speakers.

F.Height speaker settings

Sets presence and size of front height speakers.

Bass Setting options

Sets subwoofer and LFE signal range playback.

2ch Direct/Stereo settings (Continued)

Crossover frequency setting

Sets the crossover frequency for bass signals to the subwoofer.

Front Speaker Setup options

Configures front speakers used in different surround modes (A, B, A+B).

Auto Surround Mode settings (Page 62)

Memorize surround mode for each input signal type

Automatically plays back with the last used surround mode for each input signal type.

GUI settings

Screensaver settings

Settings for activating the screen saver during menu display.

Wall Paper settings

Setting wallpaper for the background when playback is stopped.

Format settings

Setting the video signal format for TV output (NTSC, PAL).

Text display settings

Displaying operation details for surround mode or input mode.

Information

Status information

Shows current settings for MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.

Audio Input Signal information

Displays details about audio input signals like type, frequency, and format.

HDMI Information

Information on HDMI input/output signals and monitor resolution.

Auto Surround Mode information

Information on auto surround mode settings.

Operating connected devices with remote control

Operating AV equipment

How to operate AV equipment using the remote control unit.

Registering preset codes

Registering preset codes to operate devices from other manufacturers.

Registering preset codes

Default preset codes

Lists default preset codes for various input source buttons.

Remote control buttons for device operation

Explains buttons on the remote for operating connected devices.

Procedures for registering remote control codes

Step-by-step guide for registering remote control codes.

Registering preset codes

Enter five-digit code

Entering the five-digit code for preset registration.

Check device operation with registered code

Checking if the registered code operates the target device.

Preset code registration completion

Confirmation screen after successful preset code registration.

Operating components with remote control

CD player / CD recorder operation

Operating CD players and recorders with the remote.

Blu-ray/DVD player operation

Operating players/recorders with the remote.

Digital video recorder / VCR operation

Operating VCRs/PVRs with the remote.

Set top box operation

Operating set-top boxes with the remote.

Specifying remote control zone

Select operating zone

Selecting the operating zone for the remote control unit.

Resetting the remote control unit

Restore remote control to default settings

Resetting the remote control unit to its default settings.

Part names and functions

Front panel overview

Identifies and explains the buttons and indicators on the front panel.

Display indicators explanation

Explains the information shown on the unit's display.

Input signal indicators

Lights indicating digital signal input status.

AUDYSSEY indicators

Lights indicating the status of Dynamic EQ and Volume settings.

Display indicators

Tuner reception mode indicators

Lights indicating tuner reception status (STEREO, TUNED, AUTO, RDS).

Recording output source indicator

Light indicating when REC OUT mode is selected.

Decoder indicators

Lights indicating when specific decoders are operating.

Rear panel overview

Rear panel connector warning

Warning about touching rear panel connectors to prevent damage.

Inserting the batteries

Step 1: Remove rear lid

Step 1 for battery insertion: removing the rear lid.

Step 2: Load batteries correctly

Step 2 for battery insertion: loading batteries correctly.

Step 3: Replace rear cover

Step 3 for battery insertion: closing the compartment.

Remote control operating range

Aim remote at sensor

Instructions on aiming the remote for effective operation.

Other information

Trademark information

Lists technologies used and their associated trademarks.

Surround information

Information on surround modes and their effects.

Video signal and monitor output relationship

Table showing video signal compatibility with monitor outputs.

Explanation of terms (Glossary)

Glossary of technical terms used in the manual.

Surround modes

Surround modes and parameters table

Table showing usable speakers and adjustable parameters for each surround mode.

Symbols in the table

Explains the symbols used in the surround modes table.

Surround modes

Surround mode selection reference

Refers to the page explaining surround mode selection.

Surround mode selection notes

Notes on surround mode selection based on speaker configuration and Amp Assign.

Input signals and surround modes

Symbols in the table

Explains the symbols indicating default, fixed, and selectable surround modes.

Video signal and monitor output relationship

MAIN ZONE MONITOR OUT table

Table showing video signal output based on Video Convert, HDMI, and input signals.

Video signal output notes

Notes on menu display superposition and video signal compatibility.

Explanation of terms (Glossary)

Terms A-D

Explains terms starting with 'A' like Adobe RGB, Audyssey Dynamic EQ/Volume/MultEQ, and 'D' like Dolby Digital, DTS.

Explanation of terms (Glossary)

Terms P-Z

Explains terms starting with 'P' to 'Z', including Progressive Scan, Speaker Impedance, WMA, x.v.Color, ZONE2.

Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for general issues like power not turning on or display off.

Audio troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for audio output problems.

Video troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for video display issues.

HDMI troubleshooting

No audio with HDMI connection

Solves issues with no audio output over HDMI connection.

USB memory device troubleshooting

File name display issues

Addresses issues with improper display of USB file names.

Poor sound quality or noise

Troubleshoots poor sound quality or noise during USB playback.

iPod troubleshooting

iPod playback issues

Solves issues preventing iPod playback.

Resetting the microprocessor

Procedure for resetting the unit

Procedure to reset the unit's microprocessor to default values.

Specifications

Audio section specifications

Details on power amplifier output, connectors, and audio specifications.

General specifications

General specifications including power supply, consumption, and dimensions.

Video section specifications

Specifications for video connectors and frequency response.

Tuner section specifications

Specifications for tuner reception range and sensitivity.

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