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... Sound Quality / Compressed Audio Restorer) - wired, ASD-3W - Connectivity (HDMI / Dock control terminal (Network ready) High Quality Sound • Identical quality and power for all 7 channels, 90W x 7ch • Discrete devices for ultimate performance in each block • Denon's High Picture Quality Circuitry, to enhance enjoyment of sound sources and uses Audyssey Dynamic Volume to use (QUICK SELECT / Audyssey DYNAMIC EQ + DYNAMIC VOLUME) - Features New Features • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio...
... Sound Quality / Compressed Audio Restorer) - wired, ASD-3W - Connectivity (HDMI / Dock control terminal (Network ready) High Quality Sound • Identical quality and power for all 7 channels, 90W x 7ch • Discrete devices for ultimate performance in each block • Denon's High Picture Quality Circuitry, to enhance enjoyment of sound sources and uses Audyssey Dynamic Volume to use (QUICK SELECT / Audyssey DYNAMIC EQ + DYNAMIC VOLUME) - Features New Features • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio...
Literature/Product Sheet
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Main Specifications: Power amplifier section Rated output Front L/R Center Surround L/R Surround Back L/R *THD figures are trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation. *Audyssey MultEQ® is a registered trademark of this price range, to easily change without sacrificing dynamic range. and other items without the OSD (On-Screen Display) on TV monitor. • Three Quick Select Buttons • Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection • Auto Surround Back Channels on for auto-detection of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode • Audio Delay function (max...
Main Specifications: Power amplifier section Rated output Front L/R Center Surround L/R Surround Back L/R *THD figures are trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation. *Audyssey MultEQ® is a registered trademark of this price range, to easily change without sacrificing dynamic range. and other items without the OSD (On-Screen Display) on TV monitor. • Three Quick Select Buttons • Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection • Auto Surround Back Channels on for auto-detection of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode • Audio Delay function (max...
Owners Manual - English
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... Direct/Stereo 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f Auto Surround Mode 29 g EQ Preset 30 ZONE2 Setup 30 a Level Lch 30 s Level Rch 30 d Volume Limit 31 f Power On Level 31 g Mute Level 31 Option Setup 31 a Amp Assign 31 s Volume Control 31 d Source Delete 32 f On-Screen Display 32 g Quick Select Name 32 h Remote ID Setup 32 j Display 33 k Setup Lock 33 Input Setup 34 Settings Related to Other Devices 14 Video Camera / Game Console 14 Component with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player...
... Direct/Stereo 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f Auto Surround Mode 29 g EQ Preset 30 ZONE2 Setup 30 a Level Lch 30 s Level Rch 30 d Volume Limit 31 f Power On Level 31 g Mute Level 31 Option Setup 31 a Amp Assign 31 s Volume Control 31 d Source Delete 32 f On-Screen Display 32 g Quick Select Name 32 h Remote ID Setup 32 j Display 33 k Setup Lock 33 Input Setup 34 Settings Related to Other Devices 14 Video Camera / Game Console 14 Component with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player...
Owners Manual - English
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...and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 65 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Information Status 48 a MAIN ZONE 48 s ZONE2 48 Audio Input Signal 48 HDMI Information 49 a HDMI Signal Information 49 s HDMI Monitor Information 49 Auto Surround Mode 49 Quick Select 49 Preset Station 49 Playback Preparations 50 Turning the Power On 50 Selecting the Input Source 50 Operations During Playback 50 Playing Video and Audio...
...and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 65 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Information Status 48 a MAIN ZONE 48 s ZONE2 48 Audio Input Signal 48 HDMI Information 49 a HDMI Signal Information 49 s HDMI Monitor Information 49 Auto Surround Mode 49 Quick Select 49 Preset Station 49 Playback Preparations 50 Turning the Power On 50 Selecting the Input Source 50 Operations During Playback 50 Playing Video and Audio...
Owners Manual - English
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...) may form on the operating parts inside of time, be used to operate properly. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 61 ~ 63) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the w Load the two batteries properly rear cover. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that...
...) may form on the operating parts inside of time, be used to operate properly. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 61 ~ 63) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the w Load the two batteries properly rear cover. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that...
Owners Manual - English
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... Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Speaker Connections Example: 5.1/7.1-channels Subwoofer Front speakers A Subwoofer with builtin amplifier (L) wq */ (R) wq Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left channel (SBL). NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using front A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the "Amp Assign" setting to "7.1ch" (vpage 31). • W hen using the surround back speakers with an impedance of 12 to the standby...
... Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Speaker Connections Example: 5.1/7.1-channels Subwoofer Front speakers A Subwoofer with builtin amplifier (L) wq */ (R) wq Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left channel (SBL). NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using front A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the "Amp Assign" setting to "7.1ch" (vpage 31). • W hen using the surround back speakers with an impedance of 12 to the standby...
Owners Manual - English
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... not support "Auto Lipsync Correction" function, this case, switch the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's resolution to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using devices that are theoretically compatible with HDMI's CEC. "HDMI Audio Out" - b The AVR-789 is compatible with the connected cable, etc. Compatible audio format Details 2-channel linear PCM 2ch 32-192 kHz 16/20/24 bits Multi-channel linear PCM 8ch 32-192 kHz 16/20/24 bits Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD...
... not support "Auto Lipsync Correction" function, this case, switch the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's resolution to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using devices that are theoretically compatible with HDMI's CEC. "HDMI Audio Out" - b The AVR-789 is compatible with the connected cable, etc. Compatible audio format Details 2-channel linear PCM 2ch 32-192 kHz 16/20/24 bits Multi-channel linear PCM 8ch 32-192 kHz 16/20/24 bits Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD...
Owners Manual - English
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... SIRIUS service. • Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner connection have been completed. • The XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform the setting "Input Setup" - XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock • The AVR-789 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver...
... SIRIUS service. • Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner connection have been completed. • The XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform the setting "Input Setup" - XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock • The AVR-789 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver...
Owners Manual - English
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... Default Values Operations The same operation is displayed. b Select "Default Yes", then press o to reset to the default setting. 5 Press ENTER to enter the setting. 6 Press or [A.MENU] to change , then press o p to finish. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Menu Operations ENGLISH Symbols used to the previous item, press RETURN. b To return to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button...
... Default Values Operations The same operation is displayed. b Select "Default Yes", then press o to reset to the default setting. 5 Press ENTER to enter the setting. 6 Press or [A.MENU] to change , then press o p to finish. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Menu Operations ENGLISH Symbols used to the previous item, press RETURN. b To return to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button...
Owners Manual - English
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...Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Examples of the currently selected settings menu. Current setting Press op to change the character input position. Use op to execute Currently selected line *Assign Digital :•OPT1 - Front Sp. When highlighted, press i to input characters. Clear Use ui to select "Default Yes". 3-4.Rename DVD : DV Default Yes 3-4.Rename DVD : DVD-3930 Default Yes 19 GFront displayH Screen title *MENU Auto Setup Submenu title *Start Menu Start• Number of On-screen...
...Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Examples of the currently selected settings menu. Current setting Press op to change the character input position. Use op to execute Currently selected line *Assign Digital :•OPT1 - Front Sp. When highlighted, press i to input characters. Clear Use ui to select "Default Yes". 3-4.Rename DVD : DV Default Yes 3-4.Rename DVD : DVD-3930 Default Yes 19 GFront displayH Screen title *MENU Auto Setup Submenu title *Start Menu Start• Number of On-screen...
Owners Manual - English
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... not turn the power off while the settings are stored in the room for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in accurate measurements to be made . Retry Cancel Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Caution! Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Step 5 : Store F Menu screen F q Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Step5:Store Auto Setup Please select "Store" Audyssey MultEQ to select "Cancel 0", then press o. • All the measured auto setup data...
... not turn the power off while the settings are stored in the room for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in accurate measurements to be made . Retry Cancel Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Caution! Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Step 5 : Store F Menu screen F q Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Step5:Store Auto Setup Please select "Store" Audyssey MultEQ to select "Cancel 0", then press o. • All the measured auto setup data...
Owners Manual - English
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... different surround modes, use for each surround mode. [Selectable items] DIRECT/STEREO : A B A+B MULTI CH : A B A+B NOTE When set for each surround mode. [Selectable items] Normal : To change the setting to "OFF" (none). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH f Channel Level Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. Operating from the various speakers. w Use o p to adjust so that has a frequency below the crossover frequency is only possible in the "Auto" mode and...
... different surround modes, use for each surround mode. [Selectable items] DIRECT/STEREO : A B A+B MULTI CH : A B A+B NOTE When set for each surround mode. [Selectable items] Normal : To change the setting to "OFF" (none). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH f Channel Level Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. Operating from the various speakers. w Use o p to adjust so that has a frequency below the crossover frequency is only possible in the "Auto" mode and...
Owners Manual - English
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... : Select crossover frequency. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Audio Setup Make settings for each input signal type. [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 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.EQ Preset a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for each menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage 18). Front Select front speaker...
... : Select crossover frequency. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Audio Setup Make settings for each input signal type. [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 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.EQ Preset a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for each menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage 18). Front Select front speaker...
Owners Manual - English
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... Auto Setup [Selectable items] Audyssey Byp. OFF : Do not use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON : Use "MultEQ". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH g EQ Preset Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. "Base Curve Copy" is selected with "Amp Assign" (vpage 31). n Adjust CH q Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each CH : A djust tonal quality for each speaker separately. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup...
... Auto Setup [Selectable items] Audyssey Byp. OFF : Do not use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON : Use "MultEQ". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH g EQ Preset Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. "Base Curve Copy" is selected with "Amp Assign" (vpage 31). n Adjust CH q Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each CH : A djust tonal quality for each speaker separately. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup...
Owners Manual - English
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...possible to both channels. e Direct Playback Selecting the mode Select by turning or pressing [DSP SIMULATION]. [Selectable items] 5CH / 7CH STEREO z1 : T his mode is output to except "7.1ch" (vpage 31, 44). z4 : When a signal is displayed when "Surround Parameter" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR789 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input signal and...
...possible to both channels. e Direct Playback Selecting the mode Select by turning or pressing [DSP SIMULATION]. [Selectable items] 5CH / 7CH STEREO z1 : T his mode is output to except "7.1ch" (vpage 31, 44). z4 : When a signal is displayed when "Surround Parameter" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR789 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input signal and...
Owners Manual - English
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... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock required (each sold separately. Press uiop to return to 8). Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one satellite radio company, offering an extraordinary variety of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be checked at 1-877GETXMSR (1-877-438-9677). XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346); n Default settings Auto tuner presets A1...
... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock required (each sold separately. Press uiop to return to 8). Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one satellite radio company, offering an extraordinary variety of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be checked at 1-877GETXMSR (1-877-438-9677). XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346); n Default settings Auto tuner presets A1...
Owners Manual - English
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the position for the component to be preset. Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be set to "DVD/HDP". b For details, refer to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". b While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of this function cannot be used for the pressed buttons are shown...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the position for the component to be preset. Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be set to "DVD/HDP". b For details, refer to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". b While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of this function cannot be used for the pressed buttons are shown...
Owners Manual - English
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...2 seconds. source. • Master volume is • Reset the microprocessor. appear on . proper. power indicator • Please re-install AVR-789 in a will be • Please switch off directly after you are using • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then the AVR-789, the each other components operating properly? Power switches • Use speakers having good ventilation. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Troubleshooting ENGLISH If a problem should...
...2 seconds. source. • Master volume is • Reset the microprocessor. appear on . proper. power indicator • Please re-install AVR-789 in a will be • Please switch off directly after you are using • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then the AVR-789, the each other components operating properly? Power switches • Use speakers having good ventilation. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Troubleshooting ENGLISH If a problem should...
Owners Manual - English
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...with DTS sound playback. mode. "HDMI • Set to an appropriate level. speakers. Dolby TrueHD, • HDMI is not • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's • Set the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD output. For Digital Plus audio setting is • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on . DIRECT". remote control Surround). DTS sound is not connected. • Connect the HDMI. audio output setting is set to bitstream. compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-789's "Decode Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is not...
...with DTS sound playback. mode. "HDMI • Set to an appropriate level. speakers. Dolby TrueHD, • HDMI is not • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's • Set the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD output. For Digital Plus audio setting is • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on . DIRECT". remote control Surround). DTS sound is not connected. • Connect the HDMI. audio output setting is set to bitstream. compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-789's "Decode Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is not...
Owners Manual - English
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... component video signals are input to "TV". 28 output from speakers. AVR-789 and monitor are faulty. No sound is • Set "Manual Setup" - Setup" -- Setup" - movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be copied. • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-789, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button on the main unit or the A.MENU button on -screen display are not displayed over the picture. • The operation content display is • The "Manual Setup" - "Power Off Control" to interlace connectors...
... component video signals are input to "TV". 28 output from speakers. AVR-789 and monitor are faulty. No sound is • Set "Manual Setup" - Setup" -- Setup" - movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be copied. • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-789, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button on the main unit or the A.MENU button on -screen display are not displayed over the picture. • The operation content display is • The "Manual Setup" - "Power Off Control" to interlace connectors...
