HDMI Specifications Guide
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...No No No No Yes Yes No Yes HDMI Version Repeater/Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support Dolby Digital/dts Support DENON Retail AVR HDMI Capabilites and Compatibilities AVR-989 AVR-889 AVR-789 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a Repeater Repeater Repeater AVR-689 1.3a Switcher 1080p/24, 30 ...& 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps Yes Yes Yes No Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio...
...No No No No Yes Yes No Yes HDMI Version Repeater/Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support Dolby Digital/dts Support DENON Retail AVR HDMI Capabilites and Compatibilities AVR-989 AVR-889 AVR-789 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a Repeater Repeater Repeater AVR-689 1.3a Switcher 1080p/24, 30 ...& 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps Yes Yes Yes No Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... video performance in each block • Denon's High Picture Quality Circuitry, to 1080p • 1080p HDMI video pass-through Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability Digital Media Connectivity • Optional Network Streaming iPod Dock (ASD-3N - 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...
... video performance in each block • Denon's High Picture Quality Circuitry, to 1080p • 1080p HDMI video pass-through Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability Digital Media Connectivity • Optional Network Streaming iPod Dock (ASD-3N - 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...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. *"HDMI", "HDMI logo" and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are separate from affecting the sound, the AVR-789 has a dedicated CPU transformer that prevents unwanted noise from the audio and video circuitry. and other sources of vibration. • Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats restores higher frequency sounds...
... a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. *"HDMI", "HDMI logo" and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are separate from affecting the sound, the AVR-789 has a dedicated CPU transformer that prevents unwanted noise from the audio and video circuitry. and other sources of vibration. • Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats restores higher frequency sounds...
Owners Manual - English
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... Function 9 About On-screen Displays due to Input Signals 9 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 10 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player 12 CD Player 12 iPod ... Distance 26 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 h Front Speaker Setup 27 HDMI Setup 28 a Color Space 28 s RGB Range 28 d Auto Lipsync 28 f HDMI Audio Out 28 g HDMI Control 28 h Power Off Control 28 Audio Setup 29 a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level 29 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 29 d Dolby...
... Function 9 About On-screen Displays due to Input Signals 9 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 10 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player 12 CD Player 12 iPod ... Distance 26 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 h Front Speaker Setup 27 HDMI Setup 28 a Color Space 28 s RGB Range 28 d Auto Lipsync 28 f HDMI Audio Out 28 g HDMI Control 28 h Power Off Control 28 Audio Setup 29 a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level 29 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 29 d Dolby...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 ... read 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 and Operations...
... 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 ... read 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 and Operations...
Owners Manual - English
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... cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (Yellow) 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable Audio and video cables HDMI connections 19-pin HDMI cable (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) Audio signal: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output NOTE •...with connection cables. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-789. Doing so can result in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. For details, refer to the equipment being connected.
... cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (Yellow) 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable Audio and video cables HDMI connections 19-pin HDMI cable (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) Audio signal: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output NOTE •...with connection cables. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-789. Doing so can result in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. For details, refer to the equipment being connected.
Owners Manual - English
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...versions, allowing connection to all components equipped with an HDMI connector. b The AVR-789 is connected to and its operating instructions. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to play the digital video and audio signals of the devices. Copyright protection system (HDCP)...Bitstream DTS-HD Discs (examples) CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio DVD-Audio, Blu-ray DVD-Video Blu-ray • When the AVR-789 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-789 and monitor using a cable other than one on which ...
...versions, allowing connection to all components equipped with an HDMI connector. b The AVR-789 is connected to and its operating instructions. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to play the digital video and audio signals of the devices. Copyright protection system (HDCP)...Bitstream DTS-HD Discs (examples) CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio DVD-Audio, Blu-ray DVD-Video Blu-ray • When the AVR-789 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-789 and monitor using a cable other than one on which ...
Owners Manual - English
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... In" (vpage 38). When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "HDMI Setup" - For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. "HDMI Audio Out" to a Blu-ray Disc player, and playing Dolby TrueHD...
... In" (vpage 38). When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "HDMI Setup" - For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. "HDMI Audio Out" to a Blu-ray Disc player, and playing Dolby TrueHD...
Owners Manual - English
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... change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. F Menu screen F MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup [Front] op SOURCE SELECT [Rear] SOURCE SELECT [A. SOURCE SELECT ui Make detail settings for each menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage...
... change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. F Menu screen F MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup [Front] op SOURCE SELECT [Rear] SOURCE SELECT [A. SOURCE SELECT ui Make detail settings for each menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage...
Owners Manual - English
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...Please consult the operating instructions for timing shift in audio and video output. [Selectable items] ON OFF • This can be set to a monitor with HDMI control. [Selectable items] Normal : U se video range from 0 (black) to receiver for audio playback. h Power Off Control Interlock power OFF ...with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output in ...
...Please consult the operating instructions for timing shift in audio and video output. [Selectable items] ON OFF • This can be set to a monitor with HDMI control. [Selectable items] Normal : U se video range from 0 (black) to receiver for audio playback. h Power Off Control Interlock power OFF ...with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output in ...
Owners Manual - English
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... items] ON : Memorize settings. OFF : Do not 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. OFF : ...Distance FR Set distance from the front speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Audio Setup Make settings for playback. [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB We recommend setting to input signal. Surround...
... items] ON : Memorize settings. OFF : Do not 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. OFF : ...Distance FR Set distance from the front speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Audio Setup Make settings for playback. [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB We recommend setting to input signal. Surround...
Owners Manual - English
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F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.ZONE2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev. : Full NOTE "ZONE2 Setup" ... for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON : Use "MultEQ". n Adjust CH q Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each CH : A djust tonal quality for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. a Level Lch Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB s Level Rch Adjust the right channel output level...
F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.ZONE2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev. : Full NOTE "ZONE2 Setup" ... for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON : Use "MultEQ". n Adjust CH q Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each CH : A djust tonal quality for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. a Level Lch Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB s Level Rch Adjust the right channel output level...
Owners Manual - English
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... from the last session. - - - : Always use is output from speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-5.Option Setup 1.Amp Assign 2.Vol.Control 3.Source Delete 4.On-Screen Display 5.Quick Select Name 6.Remote ID Setup 7.Display 8.Setup Lock...
... from the last session. - - - : Always use is output from speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-5.Option Setup 1.Amp Assign 2.Vol.Control 3.Source Delete 4.On-Screen Display 5.Quick Select Name 6.Remote ID Setup 7.Display 8.Setup Lock...
Owners Manual - English
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.... • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of terminal as the video input terminal. 35 For details on how to monitor output format. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX If an FM station cannot be input. Source : The video and audio for each menu, see... TUNER XM SIRIUS [Selectable items] ON : Display this happens, please set the conversion mode to "HDP". Video Select Switch video input source while listening to audio signal. [Input source] TUNER CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX XM SIRIUS [Selectable items] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX : Select ...
.... • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of terminal as the video input terminal. 35 For details on how to monitor output format. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX If an FM station cannot be input. Source : The video and audio for each menu, see... TUNER XM SIRIUS [Selectable items] ON : Display this happens, please set the conversion mode to "HDP". Video Select Switch video input source while listening to audio signal. [Input source] TUNER CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX XM SIRIUS [Selectable items] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX : Select ...
Owners Manual - English
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... utomatically detect input signal and perform playback. IN input. Each time you press the button, the input mode display will change. z1 z2 Auto HDMI Digital EXT. Decode Mode Set the decode mode for which the menu "Assign" setting is properly input, the " " indicator lights on the display... VCR V.AUX [Selectable items] Auto : Detect type of the selected input source's audio input. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB For input sources for which the menu "Assign" setting is set to "HDMI In". j Source Level Corrects the playback level of digital input signal and decode and...
... utomatically detect input signal and perform playback. IN input. Each time you press the button, the input mode display will change. z1 z2 Auto HDMI Digital EXT. Decode Mode Set the decode mode for which the menu "Assign" setting is properly input, the " " indicator lights on the display... VCR V.AUX [Selectable items] Auto : Detect type of the selected input source's audio input. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB For input sources for which the menu "Assign" setting is set to "HDMI In". j Source Level Corrects the playback level of digital input signal and decode and...
Owners Manual - English
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...None TV/CBL VCR OPT1 OPT2 V.AUX None SIRIUS None • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are not connected, the input is assigned to an input source, the audio signal switches to HDMI along with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are not output to input connectors. ...AUX [Selectable items] HDMI1 : A ssign HDMI1 input connector. When HDMI is used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod Dock" is set to "Digital". • When the AVR-789 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with the video signal....
...None TV/CBL VCR OPT1 OPT2 V.AUX None SIRIUS None • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are not connected, the input is assigned to an input source, the audio signal switches to HDMI along with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are not output to input connectors. ...AUX [Selectable items] HDMI1 : A ssign HDMI1 input connector. When HDMI is used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod Dock" is set to "Digital". • When the AVR-789 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with the video signal....
Owners Manual - English
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... and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the main unit is turned off. • If the HDMI input connector is possible to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in the DIRECT mode. b Select "Default ... 4 Press ENTER to the previous item, press RETURN. n To exit adjustment Press or [A.MENU] during adjustment. DYNAMIC VOLUME RETURN ENTER, op [Front] uiop [AUDIO DELAY] DYNAMIC VOLUME [SOURCE CONTROL 1] ENTER [NIGHT] MULTEQ RESTORER [Rear] [CINEMA] [A. b To return to enter the setting. The menu is the mode that ...
... and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the main unit is turned off. • If the HDMI input connector is possible to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in the DIRECT mode. b Select "Default ... 4 Press ENTER to the previous item, press RETURN. n To exit adjustment Press or [A.MENU] during adjustment. DYNAMIC VOLUME RETURN ENTER, op [Front] uiop [AUDIO DELAY] DYNAMIC VOLUME [SOURCE CONTROL 1] ENTER [NIGHT] MULTEQ RESTORER [Rear] [CINEMA] [A. b To return to enter the setting. The menu is the mode that ...
Owners Manual - English
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... dynamic range compression of data by remote control, the onscreen display is operating, you wish to adjust the "Audio Delay" while playing HDMI or component video signals, press u to set to the on adjusting individual parameters, see "Adjusting the parameters" (vpage 42).... Delay audio. IN, DIRECT or STEREO mode (with normal highs. Mode3 (RESTORER HQ): Optimized mode for late-night listening. OFF Mode 1 Mode...
... dynamic range compression of data by remote control, the onscreen display is operating, you wish to adjust the "Audio Delay" while playing HDMI or component video signals, press u to set to the on adjusting individual parameters, see "Adjusting the parameters" (vpage 42).... Delay audio. IN, DIRECT or STEREO mode (with normal highs. Mode3 (RESTORER HQ): Optimized mode for late-night listening. OFF Mode 1 Mode...
Owners Manual - English
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..." setting is produced from setting is not • Use a DTS-compatible player. "HDMI Audio Out" output from surround speakers. connected with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-789's "Decode Mode" • Set to player. DTS-HD, Dolby • Blu-ray Disc player's audio output • Set the Blu-ray Disc player. player's operating instructions. •...
..." setting is produced from setting is not • Use a DTS-compatible player. "HDMI Audio Out" output from surround speakers. connected with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-789's "Decode Mode" • Set to player. DTS-HD, Dolby • Blu-ray Disc player's audio output • Set the Blu-ray Disc player. player's operating instructions. •...
Owners Manual - English
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...32 32 GHDMIH Symptom HDMI audio signals are not displayed over the picture. • The operation content display is "OFF". - protection (HDCP). • The HDMI format of the player • Match the HDMI format of the on a "OFF". player and monitor. "HDMI Control" to operate AVR-789 has the the power ...; Set to the AVR-789, the characters of the 11 and monitor do not match. "Tuner Information"is not "OFF". • The display during tuner operation • Set when "Manual Setup" is • Set "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Audio Out" the monitor setting is set . ...
...32 32 GHDMIH Symptom HDMI audio signals are not displayed over the picture. • The operation content display is "OFF". - protection (HDCP). • The HDMI format of the player • Match the HDMI format of the on a "OFF". player and monitor. "HDMI Control" to operate AVR-789 has the the power ...; Set to the AVR-789, the characters of the 11 and monitor do not match. "Tuner Information"is not "OFF". • The display during tuner operation • Set when "Manual Setup" is • Set "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Audio Out" the monitor setting is set . ...