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...MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to six measurement points • High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 90W x 7ch • ...1080p video pass through MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching New model information AVR-788 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that ...
...MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to six measurement points • High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 90W x 7ch • ...1080p video pass through MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching New model information AVR-788 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that ...
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...28 s Volume Control 29 d Source Delete 29 f On-Screen Display 29 g Quick Select Name 30 h Remote ID Setup 30 j Display 30 k Setup Lock 30 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 15 Video Camera / Game Console 15 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 16...of On-screen Display and Front Display 19 Menu Map 20 Auto Setup Preparations 21 Auto Setup 22 a Start Menu 22 Error Messages 23 s Option 23 d Parameter Check 23 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 24 a Speaker Configuration 24 s Subwoofer Setup 24 d Distance 24, 25 f Channel Level 25 g Crossover ...
...28 s Volume Control 29 d Source Delete 29 f On-Screen Display 29 g Quick Select Name 30 h Remote ID Setup 30 j Display 30 k Setup Lock 30 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 15 Video Camera / Game Console 15 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 16...of On-screen Display and Front Display 19 Menu Map 20 Auto Setup Preparations 21 Auto Setup 22 a Start Menu 22 Error Messages 23 s Option 23 d Parameter Check 23 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 24 a Speaker Configuration 24 s Subwoofer Setup 24 d Distance 24, 25 f Channel Level 25 g Crossover ...
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...1 y R6P/AA batteries 2 u FM indoor antenna 1 i AM loop antenna 1 o Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u i o Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 48 Presetting 48 Operating Preset Components 48 ~ 50 Punch Through Function 51 Getting... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 41 Turning ...
...1 y R6P/AA batteries 2 u FM indoor antenna 1 i AM loop antenna 1 o Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u i o Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 48 Presetting 48 Operating Preset Components 48 ~ 50 Punch Through Function 51 Getting... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 41 Turning ...
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...the two batteries properly as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Wall Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the...back on. b Note b b b About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-788, the included remote control unit (RC-1077) can also be sure to unplug the power... Remove the batteries from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50) ...
...the two batteries properly as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Wall Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the...back on. b Note b b b About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-788, the included remote control unit (RC-1077) can also be sure to unplug the power... Remove the batteries from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50) ...
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... 41) r Headphones jack (PHONES 41) t SPEAKER buttons 41) y ZONE2 ON/OFF button 55) u QUICK SELECT buttons 47) i V. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the auto tuning mode.... • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is turned on the remote control unit. • The control functions ...
... 41) r Headphones jack (PHONES 41) t SPEAKER buttons 41) y ZONE2 ON/OFF button 55) u QUICK SELECT buttons 47) i V. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the auto tuning mode.... • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is turned on the remote control unit. • The control functions ...
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... connectors 12) Q2 HDMI connectors 11) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q4 XM connector (SAT TU 16) Q5 DOCK CONTROL jack 13) Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i q w e r ty u q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 13) w Analog...
... connectors 12) Q2 HDMI connectors 11) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q4 XM connector (SAT TU 16) Q5 DOCK CONTROL jack 13) Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i q w e r ty u q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 13) w Analog...
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... system buttons 42) r Test tone button (TEST 25) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 55) y Surround mode buttons 34, 35) u Amp menu button (A. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit [ Front ] Q1 q w e r t Q2 Q3 y Q4 u i Q5 o Q6 Q0 q Indicator 48) w Power buttons 41) e Tuner system...
... system buttons 42) r Test tone button (TEST 25) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 55) y Surround mode buttons 34, 35) u Amp menu button (A. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit [ Front ] Q1 q w e r t Q2 Q3 y Q4 u i Q5 o Q6 Q0 q Indicator 48) w Power buttons 41) e Tuner system...
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... bundle power cords together with connection cables. Select the cables according to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-788. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the respective connection items below. NOTE •...
... bundle power cords together with connection cables. Select the cables according to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-788. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the respective connection items below. NOTE •...
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...connector HDMI connector On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output • When viewing component video signals via the AVR-788, the on -screen display signals are not displayed over the picture. • The on -screen display appears when ...conversion function might not operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-788 into analog signals. • Component input video signals ...
...connector HDMI connector On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output • When viewing component video signals via the AVR-788, the on -screen display signals are not displayed over the picture. • The on -screen display appears when ...conversion function might not operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-788 into analog signals. • Component input video signals ...
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...: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as possible. S - - - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical ... below shows a basic example of installation of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as the surround back speaker for the AVR-788. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS CENTER S SURROUND L R SS S...
...: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as possible. S - - - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical ... below shows a basic example of installation of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as the surround back speaker for the AVR-788. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS CENTER S SURROUND L R SS S...
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...back in and turn the set's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-788, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about...circuit"). • Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker ...way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If the set is activated again even though there ...
...back in and turn the set's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-788, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about...circuit"). • Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker ...way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If the set is activated again even though there ...
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...no audio signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to its operating instructions. The AVR-788 is compatible with 30- "TV" (vpage 25). 11 "HDMI Setup" setting (vpage 25) is turned off. • Use a cable on the combination of the devices. In...be possible when using a cable other versions, allowing connection to the AVR-788. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-788 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a.This version is HDCP-compatible. ...
...no audio signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to its operating instructions. The AVR-788 is compatible with 30- "TV" (vpage 25). 11 "HDMI Setup" setting (vpage 25) is turned off. • Use a cable on the combination of the devices. In...be possible when using a cable other versions, allowing connection to the AVR-788. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-788 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a.This version is HDCP-compatible. ...
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...Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - DVD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE ...• The component video connectors may be sure to interconnect correctly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used . • With HDMI connections,...
...Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - DVD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE ...• The component video connectors may be sure to interconnect correctly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used . • With HDMI connections,...
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... 13 "(input source to the AVR-788. "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Player Connect the cables to be used. CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for the digital audio... connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - When using an optical cable for iPod's operating instructions.
... 13 "(input source to the AVR-788. "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Player Connect the cables to be used. CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for the digital audio... connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - When using an optical cable for iPod's operating instructions.
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... connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ 065 47*%&0 065 */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 LR LR CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR or LR LR LR LR • When recording via the AVR-788, the playback device's cable must be used.... Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be of connectors on the components being used to connect the AVR-788's VCR OUT connector. CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio ...
... connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ 065 47*%&0 065 */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 LR LR CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR or LR LR LR LR • When recording via the AVR-788, the playback device's cable must be used.... Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be of connectors on the components being used to connect the AVR-788's VCR OUT connector. CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left...'30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-788's EXT. "EXT. IN button on the main unit or INPUT button on the remote control unit and select "EXT. IN" (vpage 32). •... Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. 15 IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - IN connectors, press the EXT.
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left...'30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-788's EXT. "EXT. IN button on the main unit or INPUT button on the remote control unit and select "EXT. IN" (vpage 32). •... Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. 15 IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - IN connectors, press the EXT.
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... Home Dock into the XM connector on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. Ground NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed. a....of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the reverse direction. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector • The AVR-788 is a registered trademark of broadcasting station AM loop antenna (supplied) FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial...
... Home Dock into the XM connector on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. Ground NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed. a....of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the reverse direction. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector • The AVR-788 is a registered trademark of broadcasting station AM loop antenna (supplied) FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial...
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... Hz) Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to plug in ZONE2 at the same time (vpage 52 ~ 55). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is produced. • For instructions on...
... Hz) Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to plug in ZONE2 at the same time (vpage 52 ~ 55). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is produced. • For instructions on...
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... by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting [Front] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] MENU uiop MENU ui ENGLISH Menu Operations With the AVR-788, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [MODE SELECTOR...
... by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting [Front] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] MENU uiop MENU ui ENGLISH Menu Operations With the AVR-788, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [MODE SELECTOR...
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... In Meters? / In Feet? Press o to execute Currently selected line Current setting Press op to input characters. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront ...displayH Auto Setup Submenu title Start• Digital :•OPT1- Use op to change the setting Press op to select one or the other...
... In Meters? / In Feet? Press o to execute Currently selected line Current setting Press op to input characters. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront ...displayH Auto Setup Submenu title Start• Digital :•OPT1- Use op to change the setting Press op to select one or the other...