Audyssey MultEQxt Information
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... sound. Contrary to popular belief, a target curve that is remembered in the frequency and time domains. please note for different source inputs, your prefered listening mode is flat from the front left and right loudspeakers. This allows THX re-equalization to create equalization filters that...way as the target curve for very small or highly treated rooms in THX processing mode. In Denon A/V receivers equipped with MultEQxt, you have a choice of the frequency spectrum. This setting is used as the Audyssey curve, but it does not always provide optimum correction. It is also...
... sound. Contrary to popular belief, a target curve that is remembered in the frequency and time domains. please note for different source inputs, your prefered listening mode is flat from the front left and right loudspeakers. This allows THX re-equalization to create equalization filters that...way as the target curve for very small or highly treated rooms in THX processing mode. In Denon A/V receivers equipped with MultEQxt, you have a choice of the frequency spectrum. This setting is used as the Audyssey curve, but it does not always provide optimum correction. It is also...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. 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 ...up to 36-bit and xvYCC broader color space support • HDMI1.3a inputs/output that enhances your level of -Use • Auto set-up to 1080p • 1080p video pass through • 12-bit/...3W) • XM Ready *Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for higher resolution processing in low frequency band.
...WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. 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 ...up to 36-bit and xvYCC broader color space support • HDMI1.3a inputs/output that enhances your level of -Use • Auto set-up to 1080p • 1080p video pass through • 12-bit/...3W) • XM Ready *Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for higher resolution processing in low frequency band.
Literature/Product Sheet
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..., Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com Denon Electronics (USA), LLC 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A. Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL Dock control for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • EL programmable remote control unit Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio...
..., Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com Denon Electronics (USA), LLC 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A. Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL Dock control for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • EL programmable remote control unit Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio...
Owners Manual - English
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...31 g Quick Select Name 31 h Trigger Out 32 j Remote ID Setup 32 k 2Way Remote 32 l Display 32 A0 Setup Lock 32 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 17 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 External Power Amplifier 17 XM connector 18 Antenna...Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player 12 Record Player 13 CD Player 13 iPod 14 TV/CABLE Tuner 14 Satellite Receiver 15 Connecting the Recording Components 15 Digital Video Recorder 15 Video Cassette Recorder 16 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 16 Connections...
...31 g Quick Select Name 31 h Trigger Out 32 j Remote ID Setup 32 k 2Way Remote 32 l Display 32 A0 Setup Lock 32 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 17 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 External Power Amplifier 17 XM connector 18 Antenna...Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player 12 Record Player 13 CD Player 13 iPod 14 TV/CABLE Tuner 14 Satellite Receiver 15 Connecting the Recording Components 15 Digital Video Recorder 15 Video Cassette Recorder 16 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 16 Connections...
Owners Manual - English
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... Resetting the Microprocessor 50 Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 55 ~ 57 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with the product. To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for future reference. Troubleshooting 68 ...Pre-out Output·····57 Multi-zone Operations 58 Turning the Power On and Off 58 Selecting the Input Source 58 Adjusting the Volume 58 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 58 Other Information 59 ~ 67 Getting Started Thank you for ...
... Resetting the Microprocessor 50 Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 55 ~ 57 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with the product. To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for future reference. Troubleshooting 68 ...Pre-out Output·····57 Multi-zone Operations 58 Turning the Power On and Off 58 Selecting the Input Source 58 Adjusting the Volume 58 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 58 Other Information 59 ~ 67 Getting Started Thank you for ...
Owners Manual - English
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... "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when 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. Q0 NIGHT indicator This lights when the night mode is ...indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to the settings of the front A and B speakers. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using ...
... "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when 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. Q0 NIGHT indicator This lights when the night mode is ...indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to the settings of the front A and B speakers. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using ...
Owners Manual - English
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With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-988. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal ... 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 Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback...
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-988. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal ... 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 Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback...
Owners Manual - English
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...speaker terminal. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-988, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities ... used for it to tighten it . Doing so could result in and turn the set may be damaged. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. If the protection circuit is done, plug the power cord back in electric...
...speaker terminal. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-988, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities ... used for it to tighten it . Doing so could result in and turn the set may be damaged. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. If the protection circuit is done, plug the power cord back in electric...
Owners Manual - English
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... instructions. For details on the DVD player or monitor you are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor's resolution. NOTE • Use a CPPM-compatible...and mutual identification of components in some cases the video signals will not work. • When the AVR-988 and DVD player are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for a copyright protection ...DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - "TV" (vpage 27). 11 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote...
... instructions. For details on the DVD player or monitor you are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor's resolution. NOTE • Use a CPPM-compatible...and mutual identification of components in some cases the video signals will not work. • When the AVR-988 and DVD player are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for a copyright protection ...DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - "TV" (vpage 27). 11 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote...
Owners Manual - English
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.... • Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "Digital In" (vpage 35). 12 "HDMI Audio Setup" to interconnect correctly. DVD Player • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video...
.... • Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "Digital In" (vpage 35). 12 "HDMI Audio Setup" to interconnect correctly. DVD Player • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video...
Owners Manual - English
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If so, disconnect the ground wire. NOTE The AVR-988's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. "Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR • When connecting...
If so, disconnect the ground wire. NOTE The AVR-988's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. "Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR • When connecting...
Owners Manual - English
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... for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "(input source to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. iPod TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to the AVR-988. "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold...
... for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "(input source to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. iPod TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to the AVR-988. "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold...
Owners Manual - English
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.... NOTE Do not connect the output of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-988's DVR OUT connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to be sure to interconnect correctly. "Assign" - "Assign" - "Component In"...8594; Video cable : DVR OUT → Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 35). • When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the...
.... NOTE Do not connect the output of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-988's DVR OUT connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to be sure to interconnect correctly. "Assign" - "Assign" - "Component In"...8594; Video cable : DVR OUT → Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 35). • When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the...
Owners Manual - English
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... When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-988's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. 16 NOTE Do not connect the output of ...the component connected to the AVR-988's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. "Component In" (vpage...
... When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-988's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. 16 NOTE Do not connect the output of ...the component connected to the AVR-988's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. "Component In" (vpage...
Owners Manual - English
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... play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-988's EXT. Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 47*%&0 065 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 015*$"065 Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - When using just one ...surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be connected in the same way as a DVD...
... play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-988's EXT. Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 47*%&0 065 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 015*$"065 Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - When using just one ...surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be connected in the same way as a DVD...
Owners Manual - English
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... AVR-988. "Trigger Out" (vpage 32). • Output: DC 12 V 150 mA MAX. w Turn off in association with a trigger input jack can be turned on installing and operating separately sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller is used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings...
... AVR-988. "Trigger Out" (vpage 32). • Output: DC 12 V 150 mA MAX. w Turn off in association with a trigger input jack can be turned on installing and operating separately sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller is used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings...
Owners Manual - English
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... Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod dock : None 2-1-3.Distance Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? Press op to select one or the other Use ui to change the character input position. *Rename:DVD Rename•- Clear When highlighted, press i to ...change the setting *Distance Unit:Meter•-Feet *Rename:DVD •DV¡ - Use op to select "Default Yes". ...
... Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod dock : None 2-1-3.Distance Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? Press op to select one or the other Use ui to change the character input position. *Rename:DVD Rename•- Clear When highlighted, press i to ...change the setting *Distance Unit:Meter•-Feet *Rename:DVD •DV¡ - Use op to select "Default Yes". ...
Owners Manual - English
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... · Video Convert (Excluding CDs) · Source Level • iPod n XM • Preset Skip • Antenna Aiming • Input Mode • Rename • Other · Video Select · Source Level Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ... MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information (vpage 41, 42) n Status • MAIN ZONE • ZONE2 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station When "Screensaver" is set to "ON", the screensaver is activated...
... · Video Convert (Excluding CDs) · Source Level • iPod n XM • Preset Skip • Antenna Aiming • Input Mode • Rename • Other · Video Select · Source Level Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ... MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information (vpage 41, 42) n Status • MAIN ZONE • ZONE2 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station When "Screensaver" is set to "ON", the screensaver is activated...
Owners Manual - English
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...out of two speakers are being • Select an input source for the to play and set to • Set to "1". the DVD player's operating instructions. Symptom Power turns off the power and contact a DENON service center. set to fully cool down, then turn on, or .... • Connection of the power cord is set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. range. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. Page 3 3 3 3 3 32 68 securely inserted into the AVR- 988's AC inlet and the wall power outlet. "...
...out of two speakers are being • Select an input source for the to play and set to • Set to "1". the DVD player's operating instructions. Symptom Power turns off the power and contact a DENON service center. set to fully cool down, then turn on, or .... • Connection of the power cord is set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. range. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. Page 3 3 3 3 3 32 68 securely inserted into the AVR- 988's AC inlet and the wall power outlet. "...
Owners Manual - English
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... produced from surround back speaker. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-988's "Decode Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is with copyright protection compatible with copyright (HDCP). "HDMI • Set to a as necessary. Picture cannot be copied on a VCR. component input connectors, the • High definition (1080i/720p) and monitor is connected...
... produced from surround back speaker. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-988's "Decode Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is with copyright protection compatible with copyright (HDCP). "HDMI • Set to a as necessary. Picture cannot be copied on a VCR. component input connectors, the • High definition (1080i/720p) and monitor is connected...