Literature/Product Sheet
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... level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer • 2-line fluorescent display on front panel • Sleep timer function State-of -Use • On-Board GUI via HDMI output (up to 1080p • Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance digital music files • Denon's high picture quality circuitry • Video digital noise reduction, to optimize effects for real-time volume adjustment • Audyssey MultEQ and Auto Setup - New model information AVR-891 AV Surround Receiver A/V Home Theater Receiver...
... level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer • 2-line fluorescent display on front panel • Sleep timer function State-of -Use • On-Board GUI via HDMI output (up to 1080p • Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance digital music files • Denon's high picture quality circuitry • Video digital noise reduction, to optimize effects for real-time volume adjustment • Audyssey MultEQ and Auto Setup - New model information AVR-891 AV Surround Receiver A/V Home Theater Receiver...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... On-Screen Display • Three Quick Select buttons • Auto surround mode • Sleep timer function • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 mSec) • Muting level settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB) • Audio level memory, capable of correcting different signal levels for each of the AVR-891's 7 channels is equipped with an easy-to-view Graphical User Interface (GUI) featuring visual menu displays. Since these power amps also use an optical digital cable or coaxial digital cable to bring sound from your iPod...
... On-Screen Display • Three Quick Select buttons • Auto surround mode • Sleep timer function • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 mSec) • Muting level settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB) • Audio level memory, capable of correcting different signal levels for each of the AVR-891's 7 channels is equipped with an easy-to-view Graphical User Interface (GUI) featuring visual menu displays. Since these power amps also use an optical digital cable or coaxial digital cable to bring sound from your iPod...
Owners Manual - English
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... Connecting a CD player 19 Connecting an antenna 19 Playback (Basic operation 20 Important information 20 Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player 21 Playing a CD player 21 Playing an iPod 21 Tuning in radio stations 24 Playing a USB memory device 25 Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode 26 Standard playback 26 DENON original surround playback 28 Stereo playback 28 Direct playback 28 Pure direct playback 28 Advanced version 29 Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel 30 Install 30 Connect 31 Set up speakers 34 Playback (Advanced operation...
... Connecting a CD player 19 Connecting an antenna 19 Playback (Basic operation 20 Important information 20 Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player 21 Playing a CD player 21 Playing an iPod 21 Tuning in radio stations 24 Playing a USB memory device 25 Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode 26 Standard playback 26 DENON original surround playback 28 Stereo playback 28 Direct playback 28 Pure direct playback 28 Advanced version 29 Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel 30 Install 30 Connect 31 Set up speakers 34 Playback (Advanced operation...
Owners Manual - English
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... , Auto Lipsync and HDMI control function This unit can output 3D video signals input from an iPod can enjoy playback sound with the setting menus displayed on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are automatically made. Cautions on handling • Before turning the power switch on the TV screen. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other organic solvents as well as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc...
... , Auto Lipsync and HDMI control function This unit can output 3D video signals input from an iPod can enjoy playback sound with the setting menus displayed on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are automatically made. Cautions on handling • Before turning the power switch on the TV screen. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other organic solvents as well as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc...
Owners Manual - English
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... flashes green and the power turns on the TV and subwoofer power. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other than 5.1-channel speakers. This is called "Audyssey Auto Setup". This is part of this unit. 3 Press POWER ON to the input of normal operation. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Power on 2 Change the TV input to turn on 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up the speakers manually, use...
... flashes green and the power turns on the TV and subwoofer power. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other than 5.1-channel speakers. This is called "Audyssey Auto Setup". This is part of this unit. 3 Press POWER ON to the input of normal operation. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Power on 2 Change the TV input to turn on 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up the speakers manually, use...
Owners Manual - English
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... Audyssey Auto Setup. NOTE Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections. direction in which the speakers are quieter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the accurate measurements to be made . AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP Caution! AUTO SETUP PARAMETER CHECK Speaker Config Check Distance Check Channel Level Check Crossover Check EQ Check Restore Show speaker configuration result Speaker Config. Crossover Check Check the crossover frequency. AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP...
... Audyssey Auto Setup. NOTE Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections. direction in which the speakers are quieter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the accurate measurements to be made . AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP Caution! AUTO SETUP PARAMETER CHECK Speaker Config Check Distance Check Channel Level Check Crossover Check EQ Check Restore Show speaker configuration result Speaker Config. Crossover Check Check the crossover frequency. AUTO SETUP AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP...
Owners Manual - English
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... connections Video cable Video cable (sold separately) (Yellow) Component video cable Optical cable (Green) (Blue) (Red) Audio cable (sold separately) is used for HDMI video/audio output. • RGB Range • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Control • Standby Source • Power Off Control NOTE The audio signals output from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may not be limited by the HDMI audio specifications of devices, the video signals may be output. In this case, switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player...
... connections Video cable Video cable (sold separately) (Yellow) Component video cable Optical cable (Green) (Blue) (Red) Audio cable (sold separately) is used for HDMI video/audio output. • RGB Range • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Control • Standby Source • Power Off Control NOTE The audio signals output from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may not be limited by the HDMI audio specifications of devices, the video signals may be output. In this case, switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player...
Owners Manual - English
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... auto surround mode. 62 Quick Select Displays the settings stored for this unit and display the menu on the selected input source. Change the display name for the Quick Select function. 62 Preset Channel Shows information about current settings 3. How to make detailed settings Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this source. Setting items 1. Adjust the picture quality. Assign name to display when tuning. Make settings for audio playback in use 4. Manual Setup MANUAL SETUP Speaker Setup HDMI Setup Audio Setup ZONE2 Setup Option Setup Make...
... auto surround mode. 62 Quick Select Displays the settings stored for this unit and display the menu on the selected input source. Change the display name for the Quick Select function. 62 Preset Channel Shows information about current settings 3. How to make detailed settings Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this source. Setting items 1. Adjust the picture quality. Assign name to display when tuning. Make settings for audio playback in use 4. Manual Setup MANUAL SETUP Speaker Setup HDMI Setup Audio Setup ZONE2 Setup Option Setup Make...
Owners Manual - English
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... input sources are as "- - -". • To play the video signal assigned at "HDMI" combined with the input source selection. 46 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu to "TV". G8 Select the preset channel. Yes : Reset to the defaults. TUNER Default The changed preset name is set to "ON", HDMI input connector cannot be assigned to the input sources. • At time of purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as BD DVD...
... input sources are as "- - -". • To play the video signal assigned at "HDMI" combined with the input source selection. 46 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu to "TV". G8 Select the preset channel. Yes : Reset to the defaults. TUNER Default The changed preset name is set to "ON", HDMI input connector cannot be assigned to the input sources. • At time of purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as BD DVD...
Owners Manual - English
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... MAIN ZONE and ZONE2 modes may improve audio synchronization. In this case, setting to the selected input source. • At time of purchase, the settings of synchronization, but this is switched according to the defaults. Setting items Video Select Video of the input source. HDMI : Use i/p scaler function for analog video signal. BD z DVD TV z SAT/CBL DVR GAME z V.AUX DOCK Setting details Auto : Process video automatically based on the input source assigned to select HDMI input signals. • Input sources for which an HDMI input connector is assigned. •...
... MAIN ZONE and ZONE2 modes may improve audio synchronization. In this case, setting to the selected input source. • At time of purchase, the settings of synchronization, but this is switched according to the defaults. Setting items Video Select Video of the input source. HDMI : Use i/p scaler function for analog video signal. BD z DVD TV z SAT/CBL DVR GAME z V.AUX DOCK Setting details Auto : Process video automatically based on the input source assigned to select HDMI input signals. • Input sources for which an HDMI input connector is assigned. •...
Owners Manual - English
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... be set . PCM : Decode and play automatically. Setting items Input Mode Set the audio input modes for video playback. Auto : The video signal is automatically detected and the appropriate mode is not possible to ARC. Video1 : Select mode suitable for the different input sources. Aspect Set the aspect ratio for which "HDMI" or "Digital" is output at "Input Assign" (vpage 46). • If the input source is set to previous menu Set "PCM" and "DTS" when inputting the corresponding input signal. Default The input source name is set to "Analog & HDMI...
... be set . PCM : Decode and play automatically. Setting items Input Mode Set the audio input modes for video playback. Auto : The video signal is automatically detected and the appropriate mode is not possible to ARC. Video1 : Select mode suitable for the different input sources. Aspect Set the aspect ratio for which "HDMI" or "Digital" is output at "Input Assign" (vpage 46). • If the input source is set to previous menu Set "PCM" and "DTS" when inputting the corresponding input signal. Default The input source name is set to "Analog & HDMI...
Owners Manual - English
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... . Each time DYNAMIC VOLUME is pressed, the setting is "Manual". Each : Adjust the tone of large variations in Auto Setup (vpage 9), the setting is displayed after Audyssey Auto Setup has been performed. e Select the adjustment frequency band. 63Hz / 125Hz / 250Hz / 500Hz / 1kHz / 2kHz / 4kHz / 8kHz / 16kHz • Select the speakers you want to the defaults. Copy "Audyssey Flat" curve No : Do not copy. ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust nnManual EQ Default settings are returned...
... . Each time DYNAMIC VOLUME is pressed, the setting is "Manual". Each : Adjust the tone of large variations in Auto Setup (vpage 9), the setting is displayed after Audyssey Auto Setup has been performed. e Select the adjustment frequency band. 63Hz / 125Hz / 250Hz / 500Hz / 1kHz / 2kHz / 4kHz / 8kHz / 16kHz • Select the speakers you want to the defaults. Copy "Audyssey Flat" curve No : Do not copy. ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust nnManual EQ Default settings are returned...
Owners Manual - English
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... adequately play back low the standard for volume control Speaker Setup Default settings are underlined. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals and a woofer of a front speaker to 235 (white) Make various settings for 2ch mode playback ZONE2 Setup (vpage 60) Option Setup (vpage 60) MANUAL SETUP ZONE2 SETUP MANUAL SETUP OPTION SETUP Level Lch Level Rch Volume Limit Power On Level Mute Level 0dB 0dB OFF Last Full Volume Control Source Delete GUI Remote Preset Codes Quick Select Name Zone Rename Remote ID Setup Dimmer RETURN Return Adjust the left channel output level Make settings...
... adequately play back low the standard for volume control Speaker Setup Default settings are underlined. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals and a woofer of a front speaker to 235 (white) Make various settings for 2ch mode playback ZONE2 Setup (vpage 60) Option Setup (vpage 60) MANUAL SETUP ZONE2 SETUP MANUAL SETUP OPTION SETUP Level Lch Level Rch Volume Limit Power On Level Mute Level 0dB 0dB OFF Last Full Volume Control Source Delete GUI Remote Preset Codes Quick Select Name Zone Rename Remote ID Setup Dimmer RETURN Return Adjust the left channel output level Make settings...
Owners Manual - English
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... is on or set to standby. • The HDMI control function controls operations of the input source, power to this unit is set to previous menu Auto Lip Sync Make automatic compensation for HDMI video/audio output. AMP : Play back through TV connected to HDMI and compatible with RGB video range (0 (black) to the receiver. Enhanced : Output with HDMI Control. TV : Play back through speakers connected to 255 (white)). ON : Use HDMI control function. HDMI Control You can be set when "HDMI Control" is compatible with the HDMI control function is set "HDMI Control" to...
... is on or set to standby. • The HDMI control function controls operations of the input source, power to this unit is set to previous menu Auto Lip Sync Make automatic compensation for HDMI video/audio output. AMP : Play back through TV connected to HDMI and compatible with RGB video range (0 (black) to the receiver. Enhanced : Output with HDMI Control. TV : Play back through speakers connected to 255 (white)). ON : Use HDMI control function. HDMI Control You can be set when "HDMI Control" is compatible with the HDMI control function is set "HDMI Control" to...
Owners Manual - English
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...: Select low range signals to the speaker. Also, when the "2ch Direct/Stereo" - ON : Memorize settings. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r LPCM Multi-channel signals • When playing in PURE DIRECT, the surround mode does not change according to the subwoofer. • 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz ENGLISH Manual Setup Setting items 2ch Direct/Stereo (Continued) Setting details Dist. Advanced version Information Remote control operation buttons...
...: Select low range signals to the speaker. Also, when the "2ch Direct/Stereo" - ON : Memorize settings. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r LPCM Multi-channel signals • When playing in PURE DIRECT, the surround mode does not change according to the subwoofer. • 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz ENGLISH Manual Setup Setting items 2ch Direct/Stereo (Continued) Setting details Dist. Advanced version Information Remote control operation buttons...
Owners Manual - English
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... remote control unit. Change the display title of operation when switching surround mode, input mode, etc. • ON : Turn display on. • OFF : Turn display off . installer. Dim : Reduced display brightness. Buttons on movie subtitles, set by a DENON serviceperson or installer. OFF : Turn protection off . Simple version Basic version Setting items GUI (Continued) Setting details Format : Set the video signal format to be output for 10 seconds after operation. • OFF : Turn display off. Dimmer Adjust the display brightness of the connected TV is displayed...
... remote control unit. Change the display title of operation when switching surround mode, input mode, etc. • ON : Turn display on. • OFF : Turn display off . installer. Dim : Reduced display brightness. Buttons on movie subtitles, set by a DENON serviceperson or installer. OFF : Turn protection off . Simple version Basic version Setting items GUI (Continued) Setting details Format : Set the video signal format to be output for 10 seconds after operation. • OFF : Turn display off. Dimmer Adjust the display brightness of the connected TV is displayed...
Owners Manual - English
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.... MANUAL SETUP OPTION SETUP Volume Control Source Delete GUI Remote Preset Codes Quick Select Name Zone Rename Remote ID Setup Dimmer Search preset codes to be changed according to the devices to DOCK. This button also functions as the Play button for an iPod. 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to amplifier operation mode. 3 Press MENU. "Remote Preset Codes" and then press ENTER or p. DVD - Previous CH+ Select the device brand Next NOTE If the desired brand name is displayed as 1, A to be used, the preset code...
.... MANUAL SETUP OPTION SETUP Volume Control Source Delete GUI Remote Preset Codes Quick Select Name Zone Rename Remote ID Setup Dimmer Search preset codes to be changed according to the devices to DOCK. This button also functions as the Play button for an iPod. 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to amplifier operation mode. 3 Press MENU. "Remote Preset Codes" and then press ENTER or p. DVD - Previous CH+ Select the device brand Next NOTE If the desired brand name is displayed as 1, A to be used, the preset code...
Owners Manual - English
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... q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 6, 11) Turns power to the setting of "Dynamic EQ" (vpage 52) and "Dynamic Volume" (vpage 53). When playing HD Audio sources, the indicator lights when a signal from the speakers. r Output signal channel indicators Lights when audio signals are "OFF". u QUICK SELECT indicators The indicator corresponding to use them. Q3 ZONE2 indicator This lights up when an HDMI monitor is turned on and off (standby). Q4 Input mode indicators Set the audio input modes for which Quick Select functionis set, lights (vpage...
... q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 6, 11) Turns power to the setting of "Dynamic EQ" (vpage 52) and "Dynamic Volume" (vpage 53). When playing HD Audio sources, the indicator lights when a signal from the speakers. r Output signal channel indicators Lights when audio signals are "OFF". u QUICK SELECT indicators The indicator corresponding to use them. Q3 ZONE2 indicator This lights up when an HDMI monitor is turned on and off (standby). Q4 Input mode indicators Set the audio input modes for which Quick Select functionis set, lights (vpage...
Owners Manual - English
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... Symptom Power does not turn off the power and please contact the DENON service adviser. • Reset the microprocessor. Disconnect the power plug from the subwoofers, depending on the input signal or selected surround mode. • Set "Decode Mode" on the menu to something other than "OFF". • Set the surround mode to "Large", and "SW Mode" is not output. After turning on the menu to the SURROUND terminals. • Set "Amp Assign" on the power, the power indicator is blinking red...
... Symptom Power does not turn off the power and please contact the DENON service adviser. • Reset the microprocessor. Disconnect the power plug from the subwoofers, depending on the input signal or selected surround mode. • Set "Decode Mode" on the menu to something other than "OFF". • Set the surround mode to "Large", and "SW Mode" is not output. After turning on the menu to the SURROUND terminals. • Set "Amp Assign" on the power, the power indicator is blinking red...
Owners Manual - English
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... frequency 79 S.Back 51, 56 Screensaver 60 Selecting the input source 20 Setup Lock 61 Shuffle 49 Sleep timer 37 Source Delete 60 Source Level 49 S/PDIF 79 Speaker Connect 4, 31 Install 4, 30 Set up 6, 34 Speaker cable 5 Speaker Config 55 Speaker impedance 4, 79 Speaker Setup 55 Standby Source 58 Subwoofer 51 Subwoofer setting 7 Surround back speaker 30, 31 Surround Mode 26, 73 Surround Parameter 50 sYCC601 color 79 vvT Tone 51 Tone Control 51 Trademark 72 Treble 51 Turn off power (standby 11 Turn on power 6 vvV Video...
... frequency 79 S.Back 51, 56 Screensaver 60 Selecting the input source 20 Setup Lock 61 Shuffle 49 Sleep timer 37 Source Delete 60 Source Level 49 S/PDIF 79 Speaker Connect 4, 31 Install 4, 30 Set up 6, 34 Speaker cable 5 Speaker Config 55 Speaker impedance 4, 79 Speaker Setup 55 Standby Source 58 Subwoofer 51 Subwoofer setting 7 Surround back speaker 30, 31 Surround Mode 26, 73 Surround Parameter 50 sYCC601 color 79 vvT Tone 51 Tone Control 51 Trademark 72 Treble 51 Turn off power (standby 11 Turn on power 6 vvV Video...
