Literature/Product Sheet
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... ALFC (Adaptive Low Frequency Correction) for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-988 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio and HD Video that handle HD audio and video signals Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit, D.D.S.C.-HD • Discrete Devices for ultimate performance in each block • Faroudja DCDi Video Processing • Analog video to HDMI scaling...
... ALFC (Adaptive Low Frequency Correction) for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-988 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio and HD Video that handle HD audio and video signals Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit, D.D.S.C.-HD • Discrete Devices for ultimate performance in each block • Faroudja DCDi Video Processing • Analog video to HDMI scaling...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... for stable high-power output • Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback • 24-bit/192-kHz D/A converter for all channels • Pure Direct mode, for the enjoyment of music in high-quality sound • Variable subwoofer crossover switching • Pre-amp with Variable Gain Volume Other Features • 3 Quick Select Buttons • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or...
... for stable high-power output • Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback • 24-bit/192-kHz D/A converter for all channels • Pure Direct mode, for the enjoyment of music in high-quality sound • Variable subwoofer crossover switching • Pre-amp with Variable Gain Volume Other Features • 3 Quick Select Buttons • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or...
Owners Manual - English
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... h Audio Delay 41 Information Status 41 a Main zone 41 s ZONE2 41 Audio Input Signal 41 HDMI Information 42 a HDMI Signal Information 42 s HDMI Monitor Information 42 Auto Surround Mode 42 Quick Select 42 Preset Station 42 IN Subwoofer Level 28 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 28, 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f Auto Surround Mode 29 g Manual EQ 29 Zone2 Setup 30 a Lch Level 30 s Rch Level 30 d Volume Level 30 f Volume Limit 30 g Power On Level 30 h Mute Level 30 Option Setup 30 a Amp Assign 30 s Volume Control 31 d Source Delete 31 f On-Screen Display 31 g Quick Select...
... h Audio Delay 41 Information Status 41 a Main zone 41 s ZONE2 41 Audio Input Signal 41 HDMI Information 42 a HDMI Signal Information 42 s HDMI Monitor Information 42 Auto Surround Mode 42 Quick Select 42 Preset Station 42 IN Subwoofer Level 28 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 28, 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f Auto Surround Mode 29 g Manual EQ 29 Zone2 Setup 30 a Lch Level 30 s Rch Level 30 d Volume Level 30 f Volume Limit 30 g Power On Level 30 h Mute Level 30 Option Setup 30 a Amp Assign 30 s Volume Control 31 d Source Delete 31 f On-Screen Display 31 g Quick Select...
Owners Manual - English
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... this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 44 Basic Operation 44 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 44 Basic Operation 44 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 44 Listening to Preset Stations 44 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 45 Basic Operation 45 Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio...
... this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 44 Basic Operation 44 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 44 Basic Operation 44 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 44 Listening to Preset Stations 44 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 45 Basic Operation 45 Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio...
Owners Manual - English
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... . Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Doing so could result in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully...
... . Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Doing so could result in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully...
Owners Manual - English
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... the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed. Mount Ground AM outdoor antenna Connection of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Return the lever. b. With the antenna on wall, etc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector Antenna terminals • The AVR-988 is a registered trademark of AM antennas 1. You can be connected to the grounding...
... the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed. Mount Ground AM outdoor antenna Connection of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Return the lever. b. With the antenna on wall, etc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector Antenna terminals • The AVR-988 is a registered trademark of AM antennas 1. You can be connected to the grounding...
Owners Manual - English
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on a tripod or stand with the microphone pointing directly up towards the ceiling. The auto setup screen appears automatically. • Audyssey MultEQ® XT automatically measures the acoustical problems in Example q. For best results, it in more listeners are performed by objects. Be sure that the measurements have the...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on a tripod or stand with the microphone pointing directly up towards the ceiling. The auto setup screen appears automatically. • Audyssey MultEQ® XT automatically measures the acoustical problems in Example q. For best results, it in more listeners are performed by objects. Be sure that the measurements have the...
Owners Manual - English
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... Auto Setup. This is selected at the first measurement position. Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is part of test tones through each speaker and subwoofer. Amp Assign Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. A Amp Assign Start Cancel a Start Menu The settings are also determined at main listening position. The higher the number of time here. For best results it is background noise in the AVR-988. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Optimize settings...
... Auto Setup. This is selected at the first measurement position. Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is part of test tones through each speaker and subwoofer. Amp Assign Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. A Amp Assign Start Cancel a Start Menu The settings are also determined at main listening position. The higher the number of time here. For best results it is background noise in the AVR-988. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Optimize settings...
Owners Manual - English
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... for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON : Use room EQ. Ambient noise is too high or Level is too low. NOTE Be sure to be made . OFF : Do not use for accurate • Either turn the power off any device generating noise or move it measurements to turn off before checking the speaker connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Error Messages If the auto setup...
... for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON : Use room EQ. Ambient noise is too high or Level is too low. NOTE Be sure to be made . OFF : Do not use for accurate • Either turn the power off any device generating noise or move it measurements to turn off before checking the speaker connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Error Messages If the auto setup...
Owners Manual - English
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... default, the AVR-988's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Yes : S elect this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. Step Select step. (smallest distance) [Selectable items] 1ft 0.1ft : Can be selected when "Feet" is set to set when menu "Speaker Configuration" - Default Resets the settings to speakers. s Subwoofer Setup Select low range signal to the physical size of all channels. • This can be produced from the subwoofer. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail...
... default, the AVR-988's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Yes : S elect this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. Step Select step. (smallest distance) [Selectable items] 1ft 0.1ft : Can be selected when "Feet" is set to set when menu "Speaker Configuration" - Default Resets the settings to speakers. s Subwoofer Setup Select low range signal to the physical size of all channels. • This can be produced from the subwoofer. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail...
Owners Manual - English
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..." if the sound from the front speakers. Surround mode does not change even if the input signal is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. ALL CH : A djust tonal quality for each speaker separately. OFF : Do not use . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Front Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small : S elect front speaker size. Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to the default values. 29 f Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for all...
..." if the sound from the front speakers. Surround mode does not change even if the input signal is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. ALL CH : A djust tonal quality for each speaker separately. OFF : Do not use . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Front Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small : S elect front speaker size. Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to the default values. 29 f Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for all...
Owners Manual - English
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... Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone 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.Trigger Out 7.Remote ID Setup 8.2Way Remote 9.Display 10.Setup Lock a Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according to the usage environment. "VAR" is displayed when a power amplifier is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Selectable items...
... Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone 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.Trigger Out 7.Remote ID Setup 8.2Way Remote 9.Display 10.Setup Lock a Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according to the usage environment. "VAR" is displayed when a power amplifier is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Selectable items...
Owners Manual - English
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... zone, input source, surround mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting h Trigger Out Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out with the power supply of zones set to "ON". Setting with Respect to on /off . • When "Setup Lock" is no longer be used. j Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using the AVR-988 with Respect to the Input Source • When the input source set to the Zone • When the power of the zone turned...
... zone, input source, surround mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting h Trigger Out Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out with the power supply of zones set to "ON". Setting with Respect to on /off . • When "Setup Lock" is no longer be used. j Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using the AVR-988 with Respect to the Input Source • When the input source set to the Zone • When the power of the zone turned...
Owners Manual - English
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... AVR-988 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is set "Input Mode" on the display. Names containing up to the monitor. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. EXT. IN : Play only signals from EXT. If the " " indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections. • The surround mode cannot be selected for input sources for which the menu "Assign" setting is set "PCM...
... AVR-988 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is set "Input Mode" on the display. Names containing up to the monitor. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. EXT. IN : Play only signals from EXT. If the " " indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections. • The surround mode cannot be selected for input sources for which the menu "Assign" setting is set "PCM...
Owners Manual - English
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... Multi-channel sources) Select playback mode for 2-channel sources) Determine whether to "MTRX ON" or "PLIIx CINEMA". ES MTRX z3 : DTS signal played with a strong sense of expansion is set "SB CH OUT" to use in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, surround back signal played. "Speaker Setup" - Default Resets the settings to "2spkrs" at the menu "Manual Setup" - Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags. DSCRT ON : Mode for discrete playback of the surround channels are output from the subwoofer channel...
... Multi-channel sources) Select playback mode for 2-channel sources) Determine whether to "MTRX ON" or "PLIIx CINEMA". ES MTRX z3 : DTS signal played with a strong sense of expansion is set "SB CH OUT" to use in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, surround back signal played. "Speaker Setup" - Default Resets the settings to "2spkrs" at the menu "Manual Setup" - Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags. DSCRT ON : Mode for discrete playback of the surround channels are output from the subwoofer channel...
Owners Manual - English
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... the display. s ZONE2 Shows information about settings for individual program sources. Delay audio. q Press the AUDIO DELAY button. Audio Input Signal Shows information about current settings. SIGNAL : The input signal type is corrected. 41 a Main zone Shows information about settings for mismatched timing between video and audio. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-2.Audio Input Signal Surround Mode: DOLBY DIGITAL EX SIGNAL:Dolby Digital fs :48kHz Format:3/2/.1 Offset...
... the display. s ZONE2 Shows information about settings for individual program sources. Delay audio. q Press the AUDIO DELAY button. Audio Input Signal Shows information about current settings. SIGNAL : The input signal type is corrected. 41 a Main zone Shows information about settings for mismatched timing between video and audio. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-2.Audio Input Signal Surround Mode: DOLBY DIGITAL EX SIGNAL:Dolby Digital fs :48kHz Format:3/2/.1 Offset...
Owners Manual - English
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.... If "Rec Select" or "Video Select" is set to the standby mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME Playback Preparations Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume Either turn off , and so does the power. The power indicator turns off the power, or unplug the power cord from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically cut. Switching the front speakers Press SPEAKER. About the button names in the standby mode. Turning the Power Off qPress or [POWER OFF]. Muting...
.... If "Rec Select" or "Video Select" is set to the standby mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME Playback Preparations Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume Either turn off , and so does the power. The power indicator turns off the power, or unplug the power cord from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically cut. Switching the front speakers Press SPEAKER. About the button names in the standby mode. Turning the Power Off qPress or [POWER OFF]. Muting...
Owners Manual - English
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... same time. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit Operations [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [ZONE2 OFF] [NUMBER] [MAIN ON] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the component to the component's operating instructions. Operating Preset Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to 4. 51 b Some models cannot be operated with this remote control is not possible for some buttons may be the case that some models, even if they are...
... same time. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit Operations [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [ZONE2 OFF] [NUMBER] [MAIN ON] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the component to the component's operating instructions. Operating Preset Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to 4. 51 b Some models cannot be operated with this remote control is not possible for some buttons may be the case that some models, even if they are...
Owners Manual - English
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... PURE DIRECT mode. output setting. the DVD player's operating instructions. Symptom Power turns off the power and contact a DENON service center. speaker cables is set • Select an appropriate input input source do not unit to something other or a core then twist the core wires tightly wire is set to strong light. activating the protection circuit. • Speakers with an impedance • Use speakers with new batteries. bulb light, etc.). • The remote ID of the • Operate within the specified remote control specified...
... PURE DIRECT mode. output setting. the DVD player's operating instructions. Symptom Power turns off the power and contact a DENON service center. speaker cables is set • Select an appropriate input input source do not unit to something other or a core then twist the core wires tightly wire is set to strong light. activating the protection circuit. • Speakers with an impedance • Use speakers with new batteries. bulb light, etc.). • The remote ID of the • Operate within the specified remote control specified...
Owners Manual - English
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... level. • Surround mode not set to "None". connected. • The subwoofer's volume is pressed. Page 27 GVideoH Symptom No picture appears. movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be copied on the subwoofer's power. Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GAudioH Symptom No sound is produced from surround back speaker. or 7.1-channel playback. mode. • The "Manual Setup" - Setup" - Picture cannot be recorded. AVR-988 and monitor are faulty. • HDMI input setting...
... level. • Surround mode not set to "None". connected. • The subwoofer's volume is pressed. Page 27 GVideoH Symptom No picture appears. movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be copied on the subwoofer's power. Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GAudioH Symptom No sound is produced from surround back speaker. or 7.1-channel playback. mode. • The "Manual Setup" - Setup" - Picture cannot be recorded. AVR-988 and monitor are faulty. • HDMI input setting...