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New model information AVR-789 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and 1080p HD Video that enhances your level of high-quality audio and video content. This A/V receiver masterfully controls a variety of media for Hi-Fi Sound Quality / Compressed Audio Restorer) - ... • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ Faroudja DCDi Video Processing • Analog video to HDMI upconversion up to adjust volume without sacrificing dynamic range. The AVR-789 monitors the structural elements of -the-art Denon Solutions for ultimate HD video ...
New model information AVR-789 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and 1080p HD Video that enhances your level of high-quality audio and video content. This A/V receiver masterfully controls a variety of media for Hi-Fi Sound Quality / Compressed Audio Restorer) - ... • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ Faroudja DCDi Video Processing • Analog video to HDMI upconversion up to adjust volume without sacrificing dynamic range. The AVR-789 monitors the structural elements of -the-art Denon Solutions for ultimate HD video ...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...higher frequency sounds, along with rich, deeper bass. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is a trademark of vibration. • Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for more easily but then turn it possible to thoroughly suppress the adverse influences of vibration, have been securely mounted...OSD (On-Screen Display) on TV monitor. • Three Quick Select Buttons • Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection • Auto Surround Back Channels on . The AVR-789 is a registered trademark of the room to supply stable current with loud sound effects comes on for...
...higher frequency sounds, along with rich, deeper bass. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is a trademark of vibration. • Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for more easily but then turn it possible to thoroughly suppress the adverse influences of vibration, have been securely mounted...OSD (On-Screen Display) on TV monitor. • Three Quick Select Buttons • Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection • Auto Surround Back Channels on . The AVR-789 is a registered trademark of the room to supply stable current with loud sound effects comes on for...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 Multi-channel Output connectors 14 XM connector 15 SIRIUS connector 15...
... 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 Multi-channel Output connectors 14 XM connector 15 SIRIUS connector 15...
Owners Manual - English
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... t u i o Specifications 82 List of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using 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 ...this manual Other Operations and Functions Other Operations 57 Recording on the iPod 56 Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 61 Presetting 61 Operating Preset Components 61 Punch Through Function 64 Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections...
... t u i o Specifications 82 List of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using 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 ...this manual Other Operations and Functions Other Operations 57 Recording on the iPod 56 Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 61 Presetting 61 Operating Preset Components 61 Punch Through Function 64 Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections...
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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 in use . • Moving the unit Turn off and wait until there is set does ... 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...
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 in use . • Moving the unit Turn off and wait until there is set does ... 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...
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...PHONES 50) t INPUT MODE button 14, 37) y SPEAKERS button 27, 50) u ZONE2 ON/OFF button 68) i QUICK SELECT buttons 60) o V. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the same... way as the ENTER button when pressed the knob. Q0 SETUP MIC jack 21) Q1 MENU button 18) Q2 RETURN button 18) Q3 SELECT/ENTER knob 18) • The SELECT/ENTER knob ...
...PHONES 50) t INPUT MODE button 14, 37) y SPEAKERS button 27, 50) u ZONE2 ON/OFF button 68) i QUICK SELECT buttons 60) o V. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the same... way as the ENTER button when pressed the knob. Q0 SETUP MIC jack 21) Q1 MENU button 18) Q2 RETURN button 18) Q3 SELECT/ENTER knob 18) • The SELECT/ENTER knob ...
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...when the RESTORER mode is properly tuned in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is selected. Q5 Tuner reception mode indicators This lights according ... are displayed here. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are operating. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Display Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i uy qw e rt q Input ...
...when the RESTORER mode is properly tuned in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is selected. Q5 Tuner reception mode indicators This lights according ... are displayed here. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are operating. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Display Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i uy qw e rt q Input ...
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... 14, 37) Q0 Enter button (ENT 18) Q1 RETURN button 18) Q2 Cursor buttons (uio p 18) See page 68 for operable buttons. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] Q1 q w e r b t Q2 Q3 y Q4 u i Q5 o Q6 Q0 q Indicator 61) w Power buttons 50...
... 14, 37) Q0 Enter button (ENT 18) Q1 RETURN button 18) Q2 Cursor buttons (uio p 18) See page 68 for operable buttons. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] Q1 q w e r b t Q2 Q3 y Q4 u i Q5 o Q6 Q0 q Indicator 61) w Power buttons 50...
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...the cables according to the equipment being connected. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-789. Preparations Cables Used for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables ENGLISH Video cables Component video connections (...equipment you are described in humming or noise. Doing so can result in this owner's manual. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When ...
...the cables according to the equipment being connected. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-789. Preparations Cables Used for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables ENGLISH Video cables Component video connections (...equipment you are described in humming or noise. Doing so can result in this owner's manual. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When ...
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...About On-screen Displays due to Input Signals The method of on Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-789. 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT A / B L R SS SS SS SS SS SS CENTER S S S.... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-789 into S-Video or ...
...About On-screen Displays due to Input Signals The method of on Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-789. 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT A / B L R SS SS SS SS SS SS CENTER S S S.... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-789 into S-Video or ...
Owners Manual - English
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... the power supply goes to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in such a way that the AVR-789 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is withdrawn, please confirm that specified (eg, 4 Ω/ohms), the temperature...will be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - When using 7.1-channel. Getting Started Connections 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 */...
... the power supply goes to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in such a way that the AVR-789 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is withdrawn, please confirm that specified (eg, 4 Ω/ohms), the temperature...will be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - When using 7.1-channel. Getting Started Connections 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 */...
Owners Manual - English
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...Consumer Electronics Control) function. "HDMI Audio Out" - "TV" (vpage 28). 11 "HDMI Setup" - HDCP is HDCP-compatible. Please note the following. • It may not work . • The AVR-789 is compatible with which the HDMI logo is compatible with the connected cable, etc. Video or ...ray Disc player / DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable. b The AVR-789 is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - The AVR-789 is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of a Blu-ray, DVD- For details on...
...Consumer Electronics Control) function. "HDMI Audio Out" - "TV" (vpage 28). 11 "HDMI Setup" - HDCP is HDCP-compatible. Please note the following. • It may not work . • The AVR-789 is compatible with which the HDMI logo is compatible with the connected cable, etc. Video or ...ray Disc player / DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable. b The AVR-789 is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - The AVR-789 is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of a Blu-ray, DVD- For details on...
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... LR b LR LR ENGLISH NOTE • The component video connectors may be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 38). 12 When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input.... • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Select the terminal to use and ...
... LR b LR LR ENGLISH NOTE • The component video connectors may be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 38). 12 When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input.... • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Select the terminal to use and ...
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... Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON control dock for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - TV tuner "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 015*$"065 7*%&0 065 7*%&0 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0... 065 : 1# 13 "4%/ PS"4%8 RL LR LR RL Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be of the component connected to the AVR-789...
... Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON control dock for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - TV tuner "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 015*$"065 7*%&0 065 7*%&0 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0... 065 : 1# 13 "4%/ PS"4%8 RL LR LR RL Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be of the component connected to the AVR-789...
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... the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the components being used. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Make analog connections if you wish to record analog...
... the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the components being used. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Make analog connections if you wish to record analog...
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... window or outside. The antenna cannot be positioned XM correctly. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock • The AVR-789 is an XM Ready® receiver. For details, see "Listening to determine which area you are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Area ... must be used indoors. 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...
... window or outside. The antenna cannot be positioned XM correctly. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock • The AVR-789 is an XM Ready® receiver. For details, see "Listening to determine which area you are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Area ... must be used indoors. 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...
Owners Manual - English
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... outdoor antenna n AM loop antenna assembly Ground Connect to a wall. Push the lever. 2. a. b. Insert the conductor. 3. Connection of the panel. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected to the grounding system of the...
... outdoor antenna n AM loop antenna assembly Ground Connect to a wall. Push the lever. 2. a. b. Insert the conductor. 3. Connection of the panel. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected to the grounding system of the...
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... are Completed Turning the Power On (vpage 50) "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Extension jack for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is produced. • For instructions...
... are Completed Turning the Power On (vpage 50) "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Extension jack for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is produced. • For instructions...
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...setting: Press ui to select the item you want to change, then press o p to change the setting. 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 ...up to that point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off. b To return to finish. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Menu Operations ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the ...
...setting: Press ui to select the item you want to change, then press o p to change the setting. 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 ...up to that point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off. b To return to finish. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Menu Operations ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the ...
Owners Manual - English
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...In : OPT1 iPod Dock : None *Rename:DVD •DV¡ - *Rename:DVD Rename•- GFront displayH Screen title *MENU Auto Setup Submenu title *Start Menu Start• Number of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Press o to select... Press op to change the character input position. Clear Use ui 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 microphone at ear height at main listening position. ...
...In : OPT1 iPod Dock : None *Rename:DVD •DV¡ - *Rename:DVD Rename•- GFront displayH Screen title *MENU Auto Setup Submenu title *Start Menu Start• Number of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Press o to select... Press op to change the character input position. Clear Use ui 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 microphone at ear height at main listening position. ...