Literature/Product Sheet
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... 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 levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover ...for 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 • ...
... 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 levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover ...for 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 • ...
Owners Manual - English
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... Input Signal 39 HDMI Information 40 a HDMI Signal Information 40 s HDMI Monitor Information 40 Auto Surround Mode 40 Quick Select 40 Preset Station 40 IN Subwoofer Level 26 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 26 d Dolby Digital Setup 27 f Auto Surround Mode 27 g Manual EQ 27 Zone2 Setup 28 a Lch Level 28 s Rch...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 Frequency 25 HDMI Setup 25 Audio Setup 26 a EXT.
... Input Signal 39 HDMI Information 40 a HDMI Signal Information 40 s HDMI Monitor Information 40 Auto Surround Mode 40 Quick Select 40 Preset Station 40 IN Subwoofer Level 26 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 26 d Dolby Digital Setup 27 f Auto Surround Mode 27 g Manual EQ 27 Zone2 Setup 28 a Lch Level 28 s Rch...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 Frequency 25 HDMI Setup 25 Audio Setup 26 a EXT.
Owners Manual - English
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With some types of connections suited for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (... with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-788.
With some types of connections suited for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (... with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-788.
Owners Manual - English
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... the amplifier combined 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 SS S SS S SS S - - - - - - - - S S - - - Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as...
... the amplifier combined 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 SS S SS S SS S - - - - - - - - S S - - - Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as...
Owners Manual - English
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... • CENTER WIDTH • DELAY TIME • EFFECT LEVEL • ROOM SIZE • AFDM • SB CH OUT • SW ATT • Subwoofer • Default n Tone Control • Tone Defeat • Bass • Treble n Room EQ n RESTORER n Night Mode n Audio Delay Auto Setup (vpage...Frequency Check • EQ Check • Restore Manual Setup (vpage 24 ~ 30) n Speaker Setup (vpage 24, 25) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level • Crossover Frequency n HDMI Setup (vpage 25) · HDMI Audio Out n Audio Setup (vpage 26, 27...
... • CENTER WIDTH • DELAY TIME • EFFECT LEVEL • ROOM SIZE • AFDM • SB CH OUT • SW ATT • Subwoofer • Default n Tone Control • Tone Defeat • Bass • Treble n Room EQ n RESTORER n Night Mode n Audio Delay Auto Setup (vpage...Frequency Check • EQ Check • Restore Manual Setup (vpage 24 ~ 30) n Speaker Setup (vpage 24, 25) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level • Crossover Frequency n HDMI Setup (vpage 25) · HDMI Audio Out n Audio Setup (vpage 26, 27...
Owners Manual - English
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...auto setup procedure. 21 About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to hold it is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make manual adjustments to measure 6 positions so that the path from this is not possible then set • Volume: "12 o'clock" ...Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this position to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. The auto setup screen appears automatically. • Audyssey MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in more listeners are performed by objects...
...auto setup procedure. 21 About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to hold it is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make manual adjustments to measure 6 positions so that the path from this is not possible then set • Volume: "12 o'clock" ...Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this position to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. The auto setup screen appears automatically. • Audyssey MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in more listeners are performed by objects...
Owners Manual - English
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...Before starting, connect and position all possible as measurements may be compensated. Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is background noise in filters (subwoofers, etc.). If an error message appears during Audyssey MultEQ Automatic Speaker Setup. Amp Assign Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. F Menu ..., MultEQ will increase in volume. • Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow obstacles in the AVR-1908. The following attributes are analyzed automatically to measure 6 for speakers in use. NOTE • Loud test sounds may be...
...Before starting, connect and position all possible as measurements may be compensated. Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is background noise in filters (subwoofers, etc.). If an error message appears during Audyssey MultEQ Automatic Speaker Setup. Amp Assign Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. F Menu ..., MultEQ will increase in volume. • Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow obstacles in the AVR-1908. The following attributes are analyzed automatically to measure 6 for speakers in use. NOTE • Loud test sounds may be...
Owners Manual - English
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...• Included setup microphone is displayed. away. • Try again when the surroundings are quieter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is selected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Error Messages If the auto setup procedure... error message is not connected. • Connect the included setup microphone to be made . If you are facing. • Adjust the subwoofer's volume. • Displayed speaker could not be detected. • Check the connections of the displayed speaker. · The front R ...
...• Included setup microphone is displayed. away. • Try again when the surroundings are quieter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is selected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Error Messages If the auto setup procedure... error message is not connected. • Connect the included setup microphone to be made . If you are facing. • Adjust the subwoofer's volume. • Displayed speaker could not be detected. • Check the connections of the displayed speaker. · The front R ...
Owners Manual - English
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...large speakers with the auto setup procedure. Step Select step. (smallest distance) [Selectable items] 1ft 0.1ft : C an be selected when "Meters" is connected. "Subwoofer" is set . 0.1m 0.01m : C an be selected when "Feet" is set to "Large". • If "Surround Speaker" is connected. Feet / ... Manual Setup Make detail settings for distance. Small : S elect this when a subwoofer is set to "ZONE2". To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-788's "Amp Assign" setting is set the speakers manually or if you want the ...
...large speakers with the auto setup procedure. Step Select step. (smallest distance) [Selectable items] 1ft 0.1ft : C an be selected when "Meters" is connected. "Subwoofer" is set . 0.1m 0.01m : C an be selected when "Feet" is set to "Large". • If "Surround Speaker" is connected. Feet / ... Manual Setup Make detail settings for distance. Small : S elect this when a subwoofer is set to "ZONE2". To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-788's "Amp Assign" setting is set the speakers manually or if you want the ...
Owners Manual - English
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...Option Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup HDMI Audio Out AMP HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. [Selectable items] AMP : U se speakers connected to receiver for audio playback. 25 TV : U se speakers of the speakers you want to a higher frequency. f Channel Level Adjust channel levels to "Small...NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to the default values. Manual : M anually switch speaker from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set the crossover frequency to "None" in the menu is set to the low frequency reproduction capabilities...
...Option Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup HDMI Audio Out AMP HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. [Selectable items] AMP : U se speakers connected to receiver for audio playback. 25 TV : U se speakers of the speakers you want to a higher frequency. f Channel Level Adjust channel levels to "Small...NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to the default values. Manual : M anually switch speaker from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set the crossover frequency to "None" in the menu is set to the low frequency reproduction capabilities...
Owners Manual - English
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...Select crossover frequency from listening position to front left speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft Distance FR Set distance from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. Getting Started... Setup 5.Option Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Dolby Digital Setup 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Manual EQ a EXT. Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to the player in "Speaker Setup". Custom : Make separate settings for playback. [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +...
...Select crossover frequency from listening position to front left speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft Distance FR Set distance from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. Getting Started... Setup 5.Option Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Dolby Digital Setup 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Manual EQ a EXT. Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to the player in "Speaker Setup". Custom : Make separate settings for playback. [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +...
Owners Manual - English
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... display on the remote control unit. Stereo Playback [Selectable items] STEREO : This is for achieving surround sound with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. z: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off . • If the HDMI input connector is selected, video... JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME 35 In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes.
... display on the remote control unit. Stereo Playback [Selectable items] STEREO : This is for achieving surround sound with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. z: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off . • If the HDMI input connector is selected, video... JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME 35 In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes.
Owners Manual - English
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... in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode, surround back signal played. Set this mode. Default Resets the settings to "ON" if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing audio signal. z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. NOTE "ROOM SIZE" does not...Select playback mode for software containing a special identification signal. MTRX ON : The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix processing and are output from the subwoofer channel is played. ES MTRX z3 : DTS signal played with EX flag) • When "AFDM" is set to "ON", the surround mode...
... in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode, surround back signal played. Set this mode. Default Resets the settings to "ON" if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing audio signal. z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. NOTE "ROOM SIZE" does not...Select playback mode for software containing a special identification signal. MTRX ON : The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix processing and are output from the subwoofer channel is played. ES MTRX z3 : DTS signal played with EX flag) • When "AFDM" is set to "ON", the surround mode...
Owners Manual - English
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...0.0dB SBL 0.0dB SW 0.0dB SL 0.0dB 5 Start recording. The source selected in the REC SELECT mode is set by pressing o when the subwoofer's volume is not associated with the REC OUT mode are not output from ZONE2 as described below. 1 Press or [CH SELECT]. Fader FRONT :...until "RECOUT SOURCE" is pressed. 3 Use o p to one of the speakers. (o: front, p: rear) • The fader function does not affect the subwoofer. • The fader can be set to suit your personal enjoyment and should not be recorded. 4 Play the program source. For operating instructions, refer to...
...0.0dB SBL 0.0dB SW 0.0dB SL 0.0dB 5 Start recording. The source selected in the REC SELECT mode is set by pressing o when the subwoofer's volume is not associated with the REC OUT mode are not output from ZONE2 as described below. 1 Press or [CH SELECT]. Fader FRONT :...until "RECOUT SOURCE" is pressed. 3 Use o p to one of the speakers. (o: front, p: rear) • The fader function does not affect the subwoofer. • The fader can be set to suit your personal enjoyment and should not be recorded. 4 Play the program source. For operating instructions, refer to...
Owners Manual - English
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... recorded in particular, be sure to a 5.1-channel system. Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems '- 48 $ '3 Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH e When playing movies and music Surround Surround back speaker speaker ...Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards GAs seen from the sideH Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 45° ~ 60° Surround speaker Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point ...
... recorded in particular, be sure to a 5.1-channel system. Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems '- 48 $ '3 Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH e When playing movies and music Surround Surround back speaker speaker ...Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards GAs seen from the sideH Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 45° ~ 60° Surround speaker Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point ...
Owners Manual - English
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... for low frequencies. Dolby Surround support mark : Manufactured under U.S. Decoding of presence as in AV rooms as that on DVD-Video. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6 are... Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front ...with the following logo marks. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-788 is the standard digital surround format of DTS, Inc., compatible with a "three-dimensional...
... for low frequencies. Dolby Surround support mark : Manufactured under U.S. Decoding of presence as in AV rooms as that on DVD-Video. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6 are... Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front ...with the following logo marks. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-788 is the standard digital surround format of DTS, Inc., compatible with a "three-dimensional...
Owners Manual - English
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... (default values are shown in parentheses) Front L/R S S S S Center A D A D Surround L/R A D A D Surround Back L/R A D A D Subwoofer D D D D D. LEVEL A A A A A A A A A A A A S (10) S (10) S (10) S (10) A A DELAY TIME Subwoofer A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (30 ms) A A A 59 "MODE" is set to "CINEMA" (vpage 36).
... (default values are shown in parentheses) Front L/R S S S S Center A D A D Surround L/R A D A D Surround Back L/R A D A D Subwoofer D D D D D. LEVEL A A A A A A A A A A A A S (10) S (10) S (10) S (10) A A DELAY TIME Subwoofer A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (30 ms) A A A 59 "MODE" is set to "CINEMA" (vpage 36).
Owners Manual - English
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...• The "Subwoofer" setting at • Set to "TV". movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be copied on a VCR. HDMI audio signals are produced when remote control unit's TEST button is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. AVR-788 and monitor are faulty...faulty. • The monitor's input setting is not a malfunction. No sound is with copyright protection compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-788's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to a mode • Select a surround playback for...
...• The "Subwoofer" setting at • Set to "TV". movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be copied on a VCR. HDMI audio signals are produced when remote control unit's TEST button is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. AVR-788 and monitor are faulty...faulty. • The monitor's input setting is not a malfunction. No sound is with copyright protection compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-788's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to a mode • Select a surround playback for...