Literature/Product Sheet
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...the audio and video circuitry to an absolute minimum. • Direct Mechanical Ground Vibration-resistant construction has been reviewed to change settings without sacrificing dynamic range. Signal paths are subject to thoroughly suppress the adverse influences of Audyssey Laboratories. The power transformers, ...5, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1 TEL: 905-475-4085 ca.denon.com *Design and specifications are as short as the input source or audio format, is a trademark of vibration on . The AVR-789 is a registered trademark of 8A capacity, surpassing typical models in the...
...the audio and video circuitry to an absolute minimum. • Direct Mechanical Ground Vibration-resistant construction has been reviewed to change settings without sacrificing dynamic range. Signal paths are subject to thoroughly suppress the adverse influences of Audyssey Laboratories. The power transformers, ...5, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1 TEL: 905-475-4085 ca.denon.com *Design and specifications are as short as the input source or audio format, is a trademark of vibration on . The AVR-789 is a registered trademark of 8A capacity, surpassing typical models in the...
Owners Manual - English
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... r Stereo Playback 41 Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode 42 Parameter Adjusting the parameters 42 Surround Parameter 43 Surround Parameter 43 Tone 45 Audyssey Settings 45 RESTORER 47 Night Mode 47 Audio Delay 47 IN Subwoofer Level 29 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f... 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...
... r Stereo Playback 41 Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode 42 Parameter Adjusting the parameters 42 Surround Parameter 43 Surround Parameter 43 Tone 45 Audyssey Settings 45 RESTORER 47 Night Mode 47 Audio Delay 47 IN Subwoofer Level 29 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f... 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...
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...1 o Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u i o Specifications 82 List of preset codes End of this DENON product. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with Zone Output 67 Multi-zone Operations 68 Turning the Power On and Off 68 Selecting...Components 61 Punch Through Function 64 Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections 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 ...
...1 o Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u i o Specifications 82 List of preset codes End of this DENON product. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with Zone Output 67 Multi-zone Operations 68 Turning the Power On and Off 68 Selecting...Components 61 Punch Through Function 64 Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections 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 ...
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...home for long periods of time, be used to the standby mode. b Note b b b About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-789, the included remote control unit (RC-1099) can also be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. • About condensation ... function improperly or the remote control unit may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. 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 ...
...home for long periods of time, be used to the standby mode. b Note b b b About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-789, the included remote control unit (RC-1099) can also be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. • About condensation ... function improperly or the remote control unit may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. 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 ...
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...name, surround mode, setting values and other information are operating. r Output signal channel indicators t Front speaker indicator These light according to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. ...for the ZONE2 is selected. o Input mode indicators Q0 Recording output source indicator This lights when the REC OUT mode is set to the settings of the front A and B speakers. Q4 Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are displayed here. Q3 HDMI indicator...
...name, surround mode, setting values and other information are operating. r Output signal channel indicators t Front speaker indicator These light according to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. ...for the ZONE2 is selected. o Input mode indicators Q0 Recording output source indicator This lights when the REC OUT mode is set to the settings of the front A and B speakers. Q4 Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are displayed here. Q3 HDMI indicator...
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...50) Q4 NIGHT button 47) r Q5 MULTEQ button 45) Q6 Channel select (CH SEL) / ENTER button 55, 59) SOURCE CONTROL switch settings and t operable buttons n When operating MAIN ZONE "AUDIO" n When operating ZONE2 "CD", "iPod/NETWORK" or "TUNER" "AUDIO" "ZONE2" NOTE NOTE... With this setting, only ZONE2 buttons can be activated too. [ Rear ] y b u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 q ZONE2 power buttons 68) w Source select buttons 50) b : T o select "...
...50) Q4 NIGHT button 47) r Q5 MULTEQ button 45) Q6 Channel select (CH SEL) / ENTER button 55, 59) SOURCE CONTROL switch settings and t operable buttons n When operating MAIN ZONE "AUDIO" n When operating ZONE2 "CD", "iPod/NETWORK" or "TUNER" "AUDIO" "ZONE2" NOTE NOTE... With this setting, only ZONE2 buttons can be activated too. [ Rear ] y b u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 q ZONE2 power buttons 68) w Source select buttons 50) b : T o select "...
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... Specifications 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-789. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Doing so can result in the power cord until all compatible audio and video...
... Specifications 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-789. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Doing so can result in the power cord until all compatible audio and video...
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...be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - For surround back speakers : • S ince "Amp Assign" of AVR-789 is set to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off . Doing so could result in the event of 6 to the hilt into the standby state, ... it. 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to 16 Ω/ohms. When using a speaker having an impedance less than that the AVR-789 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is good. If the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is not output from the...
...be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - For surround back speakers : • S ince "Amp Assign" of AVR-789 is set to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off . Doing so could result in the event of 6 to the hilt into the standby state, ... it. 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to 16 Ω/ohms. When using a speaker having an impedance less than that the AVR-789 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is good. If the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is not output from the...
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... transferred with televisions or players that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video signals are theoretically compatible with an HDMI connector. b The AVR-789 is compatible with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the Blu-ray Disc player...'s CEC. Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player Monitor )%.* 065 )%.* */ NOTE • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - When using devices that are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible ...
... transferred with televisions or players that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video signals are theoretically compatible with an HDMI connector. b The AVR-789 is compatible with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the Blu-ray Disc player...'s CEC. Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player Monitor )%.* 065 )%.* */ NOTE • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - When using devices that are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible ...
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...CD Player CD player "6%*0 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR b LR LR ENGLISH NOTE • The component video connectors may be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - "Assign" - "Assign" - "HDMI Setup" - b When connected to the monitor with a single cable. • To...-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, connect the HDMI. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connecting the Monitor...
...CD Player CD player "6%*0 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR b LR LR ENGLISH NOTE • The component video connectors may be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - "Assign" - "Assign" - "HDMI Setup" - b When connected to the monitor with a single cable. • To...-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, connect the HDMI. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connecting the Monitor...
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.... • To assign the iPod to connect the AVR-789's VCR OUT connector. "Digital In" (vpage 38). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "(input source to the...settings at menu "Input Setup" - "iPod Dock" (vpage 38). 13 • When recording via the AVR-789, the playback device's cable must be sure to the AVR-789. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON...
.... • To assign the iPod to connect the AVR-789's VCR OUT connector. "Digital In" (vpage 38). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "(input source to the...settings at menu "Input Setup" - "iPod Dock" (vpage 38). 13 • When recording via the AVR-789, the playback device's cable must be sure to the AVR-789. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON...
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... connectors, press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the components being used. "EXT. "Input Mode" - IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Input Mode" - IN" (vpage 37). • The video signal can be sure to the EXT. Connections to Other Devices Carefully check...
... connectors, press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the components being used. "EXT. "Input Mode" - IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Input Mode" - IN" (vpage 37). • The video signal can be sure to the EXT. Connections to Other Devices Carefully check...
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...Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH XM connector SIRIUS connector • The AVR-789 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. You can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, each ... Home Dock. All rights reserved. • XM Ready® is a registered trademark of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform the setting "Input Setup" - Area 4 : Point the antenna toward the sky in and position the antenna accordingly.
...Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH XM connector SIRIUS connector • The AVR-789 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. You can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, each ... Home Dock. All rights reserved. • XM Ready® is a registered trademark of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform the setting "Input Setup" - Area 4 : Point the antenna toward the sky in and position the antenna accordingly.
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... Troubleshooting Specifications 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 room to room function to this jack.) Input Output Infrared sensor NOTE • For the audio output, use high...
... Troubleshooting Specifications 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 room to room function to this jack.) Input Output Infrared sensor NOTE • For the audio output, use high...
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MENU] uiop ENTER RETURN With the AVR-789, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Press ui to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER. 3 Press ui again to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER. b To return ...operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. 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 the previous item, press RETURN. When or [A.MENU] is displayed. In lists of Default Values ...
MENU] uiop ENTER RETURN With the AVR-789, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Press ui to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER. 3 Press ui again to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER. b To return ...operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. 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 the previous item, press RETURN. When or [A.MENU] is displayed. In lists of Default Values ...
Owners Manual - English
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... Auto Setup Submenu title *Start Menu Start• Number of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Current setting Press op to change the character input position. A Amp Assign Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod Dock : None *Rename... : DVD-3930 Default Yes 19 Use op to execute Currently selected line *Assign Digital :•OPT1 - Press o to change the setting 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 ...
... Auto Setup Submenu title *Start Menu Start• Number of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Current setting Press op to change the character input position. A Amp Assign Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod Dock : None *Rename... : DVD-3930 Default Yes 19 Use op to execute Currently selected line *Assign Digital :•OPT1 - Press o to change the setting 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 ...
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...to the speakers is strongly recommended to measure 6 positions so that the measurements have the proper spatial weighting. To make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this position to ... listening environment to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. Measurements are seated. Be sure that the path from this is not possible then set • Volume: "12 o'clock" position • Crossover frequency: "Maximum/Highest Frequency" • Low pass filter: "Off" • Standby...
...to the speakers is strongly recommended to measure 6 positions so that the measurements have the proper spatial weighting. To make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this position to ... listening environment to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. Measurements are seated. Be sure that the path from this is not possible then set • Volume: "12 o'clock" position • Crossover frequency: "Maximum/Highest Frequency" • Low pass filter: "Off" • Standby...
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...cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is background noise in room, these sounds. The following items before proceeding. Turn the AVR-789 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from front speakers B. B : Output test tone from the beginning. A+B... ahead of normal operation. Audyssey MultEQ corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area. Yes b Front Sp. n Amp Assign Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. You can disrupt the room measurements. This will increase in volume. • Do not stand ...
...cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is background noise in room, these sounds. The following items before proceeding. Turn the AVR-789 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from front speakers B. B : Output test tone from the beginning. A+B... ahead of normal operation. Audyssey MultEQ corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area. Yes b Front Sp. n Amp Assign Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. You can disrupt the room measurements. This will increase in volume. • Do not stand ...
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... L :Phase Retry Cancel Skip • Too much noise in the room for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the AVR-789. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Step 5 : Store F Menu screen F q Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ ...even if the speaker is displayed. Retry Cancel Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Caution! NOTE Do not turn the power off while the settings are sure that the wiring is not connected. • Connect the included setup microphone to turn off before checking the speaker ...
... L :Phase Retry Cancel Skip • Too much noise in the room for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the AVR-789. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Step 5 : Store F Menu screen F q Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ ...even if the speaker is displayed. Retry Cancel Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Caution! NOTE Do not turn the power off while the settings are sure that the wiring is not connected. • Connect the included setup microphone to turn off before checking the speaker ...
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...both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on how to select, set and cancel settings for various parameters. MENU] uiop [TEST] a Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) Front ...op SOURCE SELECT [Rear] SOURCE SELECT [A. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is selected. SOURCE SELECT ui Make detail settings for each menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage 18). Check Channel Level Check EQ Check Distance Check Crossover Freq. Getting Started Connections...
...both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on how to select, set and cancel settings for various parameters. MENU] uiop [TEST] a Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) Front ...op SOURCE SELECT [Rear] SOURCE SELECT [A. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is selected. SOURCE SELECT ui Make detail settings for each menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage 18). Check Channel Level Check EQ Check Distance Check Crossover Freq. Getting Started Connections...