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... and decoder • 1080p video pass through MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for ...zone 2 • Remote in each block • New 32-bit floating point DSP • Minimum signal path design • Direct Mechanical Ground for stable drive • Dual power transformer • Denon customised block capacitor • Separate unit design Compressed Audio Restorer Denon...Level Memory, capable of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-788 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of ...
... and decoder • 1080p video pass through MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for ...zone 2 • Remote in each block • New 32-bit floating point DSP • Minimum signal path design • Direct Mechanical Ground for stable drive • Dual power transformer • Denon customised block capacitor • Separate unit design Compressed Audio Restorer Denon...Level Memory, capable of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-788 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of ...
Owners Manual - English
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... Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 16 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-zone 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Menu Operations Operations 18 Example of Display of Default Values 18 ... 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 HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12...
... Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 16 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-zone 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Menu Operations Operations 18 Example of Display of Default Values 18 ... 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 HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12...
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...Started Thank you for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 41 Turning the Power On 41 Selecting the input source 41 Operations ...(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 To ensure proper ...
...Started Thank you for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 41 Turning the Power On 41 Selecting the input source 41 Operations ...(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 To ensure proper ...
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... compartment. 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 in these instructions may not..., have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50) Inserting...batteries. • Do not attempt to the standby mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on ...
... compartment. 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 in these instructions may not..., have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50) Inserting...batteries. • Do not attempt to the standby mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on ...
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... number is properly tuned in System Setup. 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 REC SELECT. AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap ... terminals 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 in . u ZONE2 indicator This lights when "ZONE2" was selected at w. i Tuner reception...
... number is properly tuned in System Setup. 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 REC SELECT. AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap ... terminals 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 in . u ZONE2 indicator This lights when "ZONE2" was selected at w. i Tuner reception...
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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 audio connectors (AUDIO 12) e EXT. ...
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 audio connectors (AUDIO 12) e EXT. ...
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... buttons 55) w Source select buttons 41) e Tuner 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...
... buttons 55) w Source select buttons 41) e Tuner 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...
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For details, refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-788. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog connections (... and video signal formats are connecting. Doing so can result in humming or noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the equipment you are described in these operating...
For details, refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-788. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog connections (... and video signal formats are connecting. Doing so can result in humming or noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the equipment you are described in these operating...
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.... NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be checked at menu "Information" - 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 cannot be output to anything other...
.... NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be checked at menu "Information" - 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 cannot be output to anything other...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 28). SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER L R 1 ...only S S - S S - - - Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-788...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 28). SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER L R 1 ...only S S - S S - - - Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-788...
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...in electric shock. If the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-788, and be damaged. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable... time with an impedance lower than specified (for it to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect ...Peel off and the power indicator flashes red. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of the speaker cable...
...in electric shock. If the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-788, and be damaged. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable... time with an impedance lower than specified (for it to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect ...Peel off and the power indicator flashes red. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of the speaker cable...
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... the monitor is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with an HDMI connector. b The AVR-788 is compatible with the connected cable, etc. • By default...player's resolution to all components equipped with the DVI format. "TV" (vpage 25). 11 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred ...
... the monitor is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with an HDMI connector. b The AVR-788 is compatible with the connected cable, etc. • By default...player's resolution to all components equipped with the DVI format. "TV" (vpage 25). 11 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred ...
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...Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH... 1# 13 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - Monitor 47*%&0 */ 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ $0.10/&/57*%&0 */ : 1# 13 )%.* */ Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and ...using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "HDMI Setup" to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, ...
...Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH... 1# 13 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - Monitor 47*%&0 */ 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ $0.10/&/57*%&0 */ : 1# 13 )%.* */ Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and ...using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "HDMI Setup" to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, ...
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...065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - TV tuner "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.... source to which iPod dock assigned)" - "iPod dock" (vpage 33). 13 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Player Connect the cables to be used . When using an optical cable for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-788. "Assign" -
...065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - TV tuner "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.... source to which iPod dock assigned)" - "iPod dock" (vpage 33). 13 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Player Connect the cables to be used . When using an optical cable for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-788. "Assign" -
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... • When recording via the AVR-788, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used to be sure to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the...
... • When recording via the AVR-788, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used to be sure to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the...
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...or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - IN connector with Multi-channel Output connectors DVD player / 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. "EXT. IN button on... the main unit or INPUT button on the remote control unit and select "EXT. IN" (vpage 32). • The video signal can be sure to the EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
...or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - IN connector with Multi-channel Output connectors DVD player / 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. "EXT. IN button on... the main unit or INPUT button on the remote control unit and select "EXT. IN" (vpage 32). • The video signal can be sure to the EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
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...ground shall be connected directly. Connection of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Push the lever. 2. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector • The AVR-788 is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna. • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead ... simultaneously. • Even if an external AM antenna is an XM Ready® receiver. b. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (...
...ground shall be connected directly. Connection of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Push the lever. 2. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector • The AVR-788 is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna. • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead ... simultaneously. • Even if an external AM antenna is an XM Ready® receiver. b. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (...
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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 installing and operating separately sold ...Hz) Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to the respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 52 ~ 55). 17 NOTE • Insert the AC plugs securely. Do not use . Incomplete connections could...
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 installing and operating separately sold ...Hz) Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to the respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 52 ~ 55). 17 NOTE • Insert the AC plugs securely. Do not use . Incomplete connections could...
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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 1] to...
... 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 1] to...
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... Meters : Feet 3-3.Rename DVD : DV Default Yes 19 Meter•-Feet *Rename•DVD - 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. Use op to change... Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position.
... Meters : Feet 3-3.Rename DVD : DV Default Yes 19 Meter•-Feet *Rename•DVD - 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. Use op to change... Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position.