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... Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. New model information AVR-788 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of correcting different signal levels for each input device • Volume Level Limiter, for setting maximum volume...
... Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. New model information AVR-788 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of correcting different signal levels for each input device • Volume Level Limiter, for setting maximum volume...
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... 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 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-zone...
... 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 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-zone...
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...Remote control (RC-1077 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 Troubleshooting 65 ~ 67 Specifications 68 List of preset codes End of... 47 Last Function Memory 47 Backup Memory 47 Resetting the Microprocessor 47 ENGLISH Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 52 ~ 54 Multi-zone...
...Remote control (RC-1077 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 Troubleshooting 65 ~ 67 Specifications 68 List of preset codes End of... 47 Last Function Memory 47 Backup Memory 47 Resetting the Microprocessor 47 ENGLISH Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 52 ~ 54 Multi-zone...
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q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid. NOTE • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the...between the inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate properly. 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 used to operate the equipment listed below. Operating Range of the unit and the ...
q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid. NOTE • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the...between the inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate properly. 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 used to operate the equipment listed below. Operating Range of the unit and the ...
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.../ENTER knob on the main unit operates in . i Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to use them. t ZONE2/REC OUT source indicators y REC indicator REC OUT mode is displayed in the same way as the ENTER button when pressed... when you want to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is displayed at "Amp Assign" and the ZONE2 is turned on the remote control unit...
.../ENTER knob on the main unit operates in . i Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to use them. t ZONE2/REC OUT source indicators y REC indicator REC OUT mode is displayed in the same way as the ENTER button when pressed... when you want to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is displayed at "Amp Assign" and the ZONE2 is turned on the remote control unit...
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... for Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-788. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Please select the types...
... for Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-788. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Please select the types...
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... R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers (L) (R) w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". S S S - S - - - - S S - - - S - - - S - - NOTE By default, the AVR-788's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). S - - - Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as flush with 8 speakers and...
... R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers (L) (R) w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". S S S - S - - - - S S - - - S - - - S - - NOTE By default, the AVR-788's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). S - - - Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as flush with 8 speakers and...
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Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/...(for example 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are no problems 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...counterclockwise to loosen it. 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in electric shock. The protection circuit may rise, activating the protection circuit. Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully...
Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/...(for example 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are no problems 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...counterclockwise to loosen it. 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in electric shock. The protection circuit may rise, activating the protection circuit. Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully...
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... be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - b The AVR-788 is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - HDCP is compatible with the DVI format. Normal playback may not...refer to the HDMI connector. When connecting to all components equipped with an HDMI connector. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-788 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a.This version is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of components in some ...
... be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - b The AVR-788 is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - HDCP is compatible with the DVI format. Normal playback may not...refer to the HDMI connector. When connecting to all components equipped with an HDMI connector. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-788 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a.This version is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of components in some ...
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...; Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" to interconnect correctly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Connect... signals. • Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" -
...; Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" to interconnect correctly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Connect... signals. • Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" -
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... connector. • To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - For instructions on the Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - iPod Connect the cables to the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-...) to connect the iPod to which iPod dock assigned)" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Assign" - "(input source to the AVR-788. "Digital In" (vpage 33).
... connector. • To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - For instructions on the Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - iPod Connect the cables to the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-...) to connect the iPod to which iPod dock assigned)" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Assign" - "(input source to the AVR-788. "Digital In" (vpage 33).
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... "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. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT... → Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be of connectors on the types of the same type as the ...
... "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. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT... → Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be of connectors on the types of the same type as the ...
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... / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '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. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "EXT. Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 LR Component with the DVD player's analog multi...
... / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '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. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "EXT. Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 LR Component with the DVD player's analog multi...
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... Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is produced. • For instructions on and off together with the set's power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected.
... Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is produced. • For instructions on and off together with the set's power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected.
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...control unit b Select "Default Yes", then press o to reset to the default setting. 5 Press ENTER to enter the setting. 6 Press MENU to that point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off. b To return to set , then press ENTER. 3 Press ui again to select the item you want to... [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 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Press ui to select the item you want to set , then press ENTER. b To operate from the remote control unit, be performed...
...control unit b Select "Default Yes", then press o to reset to the default setting. 5 Press ENTER to enter the setting. 6 Press MENU to that point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off. b To return to set , then press ENTER. 3 Press ui again to select the item you want to... [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 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Press ui to select the item you want to set , then press ENTER. b To operate from the remote control unit, be performed...
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...select one or the other Use ui to change the character input position. 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 ... and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. A Amp Assign Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod dock : None 2-1-3.Distance Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? GFront displayH Auto Setup Submenu title Start• Digital :•OPT1...
...select one or the other Use ui to change the character input position. 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 ... and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. A Amp Assign Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod dock : None 2-1-3.Distance Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? GFront displayH Auto Setup Submenu title Start• Digital :•OPT1...
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... Information (vpage 39, 40) n Status • Main Zone • ZONE2 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station When "Screensaver" is set to "ON", the screensaver is activated if no operation is performed. When the uiop, ENTER or MENU button is pressed, the screensaver is canceled and...
... Information (vpage 39, 40) n Status • Main Zone • ZONE2 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station When "Screensaver" is set to "ON", the screensaver is activated if no operation is performed. When the uiop, ENTER or MENU button is pressed, the screensaver is canceled and...
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Be sure that the measurements have the proper spatial weighting. MultEQ uses the measurements from this is not possible then set • Volume: "12 o'clock" position • Crossover frequency: "Maximum/Highest Frequency" • Low pass filter: "Off" • Standby mode: "Off" NOTE •...seat back or wall as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to the settings, see pages 24, 25. When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the auto setup procedure. 21 To make the following...
Be sure that the measurements have the proper spatial weighting. MultEQ uses the measurements from this is not possible then set • Volume: "12 o'clock" position • Crossover frequency: "Maximum/Highest Frequency" • Low pass filter: "Off" • Standby mode: "Off" NOTE •...seat back or wall as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to the settings, see pages 24, 25. When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the auto setup procedure. 21 To make the following...
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..., refer to the signal that are being stored. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in the AVR-1908. The following attributes are performed automatically. Once started, MultEQ will cancel the measurements. • Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer...
..., refer to the signal that are being stored. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in the AVR-1908. The following attributes are performed automatically. Once started, MultEQ will cancel the measurements. • Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer...
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... this error message may be displayed even if the speaker is selected. s Option Make various other settings. Room EQ Select room EQ setting method. [Selectable items] All : A pply settings to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over again. Retry Cancel Auto Setup... could be detected. • Check the speaker connections. Check The auto setup results can be set again when "Restore" is properly connected. NOTE Be sure to measure again. Assign : M ake settings for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON : Use room EQ. polarities reversed...
... this error message may be displayed even if the speaker is selected. s Option Make various other settings. Room EQ Select room EQ setting method. [Selectable items] All : A pply settings to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over again. Retry Cancel Auto Setup... could be detected. • Check the speaker connections. Check The auto setup results can be set again when "Restore" is properly connected. NOTE Be sure to measure again. Assign : M ake settings for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON : Use room EQ. polarities reversed...