Literature/Product Sheet
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... scaler on the network. • Audio/video playback and control for iPod with much greater clarity and detail. • Support for new surround extensions The power amplifier channels can also be assignd to allow you to supply same music (iPod / Internet Radio / PC music / NAS) up to five rooms including its local music system at the same time among Denon 'Party Mode' compliant products on HDMI to HDMI Analog video input signals (composite, S-video, component) are...
... scaler on the network. • Audio/video playback and control for iPod with much greater clarity and detail. • Support for new surround extensions The power amplifier channels can also be assignd to allow you to supply same music (iPod / Internet Radio / PC music / NAS) up to five rooms including its local music system at the same time among Denon 'Party Mode' compliant products on HDMI to HDMI Analog video input signals (composite, S-video, component) are...
Owners Manual - English
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.... ENGLISH Setting items Setting contents Speaker Configuration Front : Set the front speaker size. Main remote control operation buttons :Displaying the menu Cancel the menu :Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) :Confirm the setting See overleaf :Return to "Small". For setting "Speaker Setup", make settings by default, audio is not output from the surround back speakers. Front Wide : The front wide channel audio signals are modified. Subwoofer : Set the presence of the front A speakers. Set this for bi-amp playback of "Speaker Setup" are output...
.... ENGLISH Setting items Setting contents Speaker Configuration Front : Set the front speaker size. Main remote control operation buttons :Displaying the menu Cancel the menu :Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) :Confirm the setting See overleaf :Return to "Small". For setting "Speaker Setup", make settings by default, audio is not output from the surround back speakers. Front Wide : The front wide channel audio signals are modified. Subwoofer : Set the presence of the front A speakers. Set this for bi-amp playback of "Speaker Setup" are output...
Owners Manual - English
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... Functions After Upgrading Specifications ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Setting items Surround Parameters (Continued) Tone Adjust the tonal quality of all speakers to flat response. • Manual : Apply frequency response set with "Manual EQ" (vpage 16). • OFF : Turn "MultEQ" equalizer off . • ON : The subwoofer is used. • OFF : The subwoofer is not used. Subwoofer Att. : Attenuate subwoofer level when using headphones, "MultEQ" is automatically selected after performing Auto Setup, you change...
... Functions After Upgrading Specifications ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Setting items Surround Parameters (Continued) Tone Adjust the tonal quality of all speakers to flat response. • Manual : Apply frequency response set with "Manual EQ" (vpage 16). • OFF : Turn "MultEQ" equalizer off . • ON : The subwoofer is used. • OFF : The subwoofer is not used. Subwoofer Att. : Attenuate subwoofer level when using headphones, "MultEQ" is automatically selected after performing Auto Setup, you change...
Owners Manual - English
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... Functions 76 HDMI Control Function 76 Setting the Power to Standby After a Certain Amount of Time (Sleep Timer Function 77 Adjust the Volume of the Speakers 77 Saving Frequently Used Settings (Quick Select Function 78 Playing the Same Network Audio on Different Devices Connected in a Network (Party Mode Function 78 Operating a Wireless LAN-Compatible Mobile Terminal to Play Music and Still Pictures 79 Operating the AVR-990 with a Browser (Web Control Function 80 Various Memory Functions 81 Playing in ZONE2 (ZONE2 Function 82 Audio Output 82 q ZONE2 Playback by Speaker Output...
... Functions 76 HDMI Control Function 76 Setting the Power to Standby After a Certain Amount of Time (Sleep Timer Function 77 Adjust the Volume of the Speakers 77 Saving Frequently Used Settings (Quick Select Function 78 Playing the Same Network Audio on Different Devices Connected in a Network (Party Mode Function 78 Operating a Wireless LAN-Compatible Mobile Terminal to Play Music and Still Pictures 79 Operating the AVR-990 with a Browser (Web Control Function 80 Various Memory Functions 81 Playing in ZONE2 (ZONE2 Function 82 Audio Output 82 q ZONE2 Playback by Speaker Output...
Owners Manual - English
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... 13) Turning the Power On (vpage 23) Settings Audyssey™ Auto Setup (vpage 27) Manual Setup (vpage 32) b Perform "Manual Setup" as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Operating the Connected Devices by Remote Control Unit 84 Registering Preset Codes 84 Operating Components 85 Assigning buttons that are Not Used to Operate Other Devices (Punch Through Function 88 Other Information 89 Troubleshooting 96 Restoring All the Settings to as They were at the Time of...
... 13) Turning the Power On (vpage 23) Settings Audyssey™ Auto Setup (vpage 27) Manual Setup (vpage 32) b Perform "Manual Setup" as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Operating the Connected Devices by Remote Control Unit 84 Registering Preset Codes 84 Operating Components 85 Assigning buttons that are Not Used to Operate Other Devices (Punch Through Function 88 Other Information 89 Troubleshooting 96 Restoring All the Settings to as They were at the Time of...
Owners Manual - English
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... Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Preparations Thank you must set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is operated close to the unit. (The o Q0 supplied batteries are supplied with an old one. • Do not use two different types of batteries. • Do not attempt to charge dry batteries. • Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries...
... Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Preparations Thank you must set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is operated close to the unit. (The o Q0 supplied batteries are supplied with an old one. • Do not use two different types of batteries. • Do not attempt to charge dry batteries. • Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries...
Owners Manual - English
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... there are connected. About Bi-amp Connections These connections make for the Front A Bi-Amp speakers.) Front speakers A qw q w (L) (R) AVR-990 For connections of 0.5 secs. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Speaker Connections Front speakers A Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer Front speakers B (L) (R) w qw q wq (L) (R) w qw q Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ (L) (R) w qw q Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red...
... there are connected. About Bi-amp Connections These connections make for the Front A Bi-Amp speakers.) Front speakers A qw q w (L) (R) AVR-990 For connections of 0.5 secs. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Speaker Connections Front speakers A Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer Front speakers B (L) (R) w qw q wq (L) (R) w qw q Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ (L) (R) w qw q Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red...
Owners Manual - English
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... an HDMI/DVI conversion cable (sold separately) is used, the HDMI video signals are only the HDMI input signals. For instructions on HDMI connections, see the respective reference pages. To listen to TV audio through this to change the HDMI input terminal to which the input source is assigned. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH NOTE • If the GUI menu "Audio Out" setting (vpage 35) is set to "AMP", the sound may not be output.
... an HDMI/DVI conversion cable (sold separately) is used, the HDMI video signals are only the HDMI input signals. For instructions on HDMI connections, see the respective reference pages. To listen to TV audio through this to change the HDMI input terminal to which the input source is assigned. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH NOTE • If the GUI menu "Audio Out" setting (vpage 35) is set to "AMP", the sound may not be output.
Owners Manual - English
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... Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting to a Home Network (LAN) When you connect the AVR-990 to a home network, you can enjoy listening to music files stored on your PC, internet radio audio and other settings. For details, check the Web. No additional contract is needed if you have a broadband connection to make the settings for details. • Depending on the server, video files may be played on the AVR-990. n Computer GRecommended systemH • OS : Windows...
... Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting to a Home Network (LAN) When you connect the AVR-990 to a home network, you can enjoy listening to music files stored on your PC, internet radio audio and other settings. For details, check the Web. No additional contract is needed if you have a broadband connection to make the settings for details. • Depending on the server, video files may be played on the AVR-990. n Computer GRecommended systemH • OS : Windows...
Owners Manual - English
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...Playback Mode (for NET/USB) Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Adjust various audio parameters. Shows information about audio input signals. Makes the optimum settings for still picture playback. Rename Change the display name for the auto surround mode. Still Picture Make settings for the speakers being used automatically. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Settings ENGLISH GUI Menu Map Pressing MENU displays the GUI menu. Status about Audio Input Signal input HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode...
...Playback Mode (for NET/USB) Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Adjust various audio parameters. Shows information about audio input signals. Makes the optimum settings for still picture playback. Rename Change the display name for the auto surround mode. Still Picture Make settings for the speakers being used automatically. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Settings ENGLISH GUI Menu Map Pressing MENU displays the GUI menu. Status about Audio Input Signal input HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode...
Owners Manual - English
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... Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup) Making the Speaker Settings (Speaker Setup) Default settings are output. Set this for bi-amp SURR. Set this for bi-amp playback of the speaker "Large". Surround Back : Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. • Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately playback low frequencies. • Small : Use of a small speaker that can adequately playback low frequencies. • Small : Use of...
... Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup) Making the Speaker Settings (Speaker Setup) Default settings are output. Set this for bi-amp SURR. Set this for bi-amp playback of the speaker "Large". Surround Back : Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. • Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately playback low frequencies. • Small : Use of a small speaker that can adequately playback low frequencies. • Small : Use of...
Owners Manual - English
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... type when you press [SEARCH] during display of 10 DENON products connected on the AVR-990's GUI screen when downloadable firmware is only displayed for DENON products supporting the Network Status function. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Other (Continued) Setting contents Party Start Level : Make settings for volume level when the Party Mode is started. • Last : The same volume as set before the party mode was started 0) : Always use...
... type when you press [SEARCH] during display of 10 DENON products connected on the AVR-990's GUI screen when downloadable firmware is only displayed for DENON products supporting the Network Status function. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Other (Continued) Setting contents Party Start Level : Make settings for volume level when the Party Mode is started. • Last : The same volume as set before the party mode was started 0) : Always use...
Owners Manual - English
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... Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Zone Rename 1. Trigger Out 2 n When Setting for Input Source" is selected. the AVR-990. ENGLISH Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents 232C Port Serial Control : Set when using a 2-way remote control unit. OFF : Turns the display off . installer. each zone to Change the display title of the AVR-990. Set when using an external 2Way Remote : Set when using an external controller. from a DENON service...
... Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Zone Rename 1. Trigger Out 2 n When Setting for Input Source" is selected. the AVR-990. ENGLISH Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents 232C Port Serial Control : Set when using a 2-way remote control unit. OFF : Turns the display off . installer. each zone to Change the display title of the AVR-990. Set when using an external 2Way Remote : Set when using an external controller. from a DENON service...
Owners Manual - English
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... of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. Satellite Radio is available to residents of iBiquity Digital Corporation. iBiquity Digital, the HD Radio logo, and the HD logo are required to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. XM tuners and home docks or SIRIUS tuners (each sold separately. U.S. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Tuning in Radio Stations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this time.
... of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. Satellite Radio is available to residents of iBiquity Digital Corporation. iBiquity Digital, the HD Radio logo, and the HD logo are required to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. XM tuners and home docks or SIRIUS tuners (each sold separately. U.S. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Tuning in Radio Stations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this time.
Owners Manual - English
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...while receiving a digital broadcast (while " " and text is displayed). Because of this case, perform the following Internet radio functions: • Stations can also operate via the main unit. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Selecting Audio Programs HD Radio includes up to 9 audio programs (HD1 to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. HD Radio • You can be preset automatically at "Auto Preset" (vpage 49). Internet radio stations from a Web browser on a computer or USB memory device...
...while receiving a digital broadcast (while " " and text is displayed). Because of this case, perform the following Internet radio functions: • Stations can also operate via the main unit. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Selecting Audio Programs HD Radio includes up to 9 audio programs (HD1 to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. HD Radio • You can be preset automatically at "Auto Preset" (vpage 49). Internet radio stations from a Web browser on a computer or USB memory device...
Owners Manual - English
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... name. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Files Stored on a Computer Use this procedure to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on the AVR-990. 1 Playback preparation. NOTE • Presettings are erased by the first letter may no longer be selected using the operation described below is performed, the media server's database is "Mode 3". • The time (default : 30 sec) for Internet radio stations (vpage 59...
... name. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Files Stored on a Computer Use this procedure to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on the AVR-990. 1 Playback preparation. NOTE • Presettings are erased by the first letter may no longer be selected using the operation described below is performed, the media server's database is "Mode 3". • The time (default : 30 sec) for Internet radio stations (vpage 59...
Owners Manual - English
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... Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Network Audio, USB Memory Devices, Listening to Napster Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit BUTTON [BUTTON] uio p ENTER Front [NET/USB] [1] [TU 6] [TU 7] ENTER ui p [SEARCH] [SOURCE SELECT] [DEVICE SELECT 1] [DEVICE SELECT 2] Rear [NET/USB] • Depending on the size of the still picture (JPEG) file, some time may...
... Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Network Audio, USB Memory Devices, Listening to Napster Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit BUTTON [BUTTON] uio p ENTER Front [NET/USB] [1] [TU 6] [TU 7] ENTER ui p [SEARCH] [SOURCE SELECT] [DEVICE SELECT 1] [DEVICE SELECT 2] Rear [NET/USB] • Depending on the size of the still picture (JPEG) file, some time may...
Owners Manual - English
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... EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of all speakers. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in the Set MultEQ, Dynamic EQ listening area. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Setting items Setting contents Audyssey Settings MultEQ : Corrects both time and frequency response problems in tandem with "Manual EQ" (vpage performing Auto Setup, you 72). and Dynamic Volume. • Audyssey : Optimize the frequency response...
... EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of all speakers. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in the Set MultEQ, Dynamic EQ listening area. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Setting items Setting contents Audyssey Settings MultEQ : Corrects both time and frequency response problems in tandem with "Manual EQ" (vpage performing Auto Setup, you 72). and Dynamic Volume. • Audyssey : Optimize the frequency response...
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ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of charge by Microsoft Corporation. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Based on several room measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that usage fees are trademarks and/or service marks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc...
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback ZONE2 Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of charge by Microsoft Corporation. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Based on several room measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that usage fees are trademarks and/or service marks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc...
Owners Manual - English
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... strong light (direct sunlight, inverter type fluorescent bulb light, etc.). No sound is off suddenly while you are using the AVR-990, the power indicator will flash in the owner's manual? 3. instructions. from the AVR-990 and at intervals of about 7 m control unit operated. Even applying power, the power display flashes red at intervals of the main unit and remote control unit match. • Set the remote control unit's function button properly. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • Check the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's audio output setting. - Power switches off...
... strong light (direct sunlight, inverter type fluorescent bulb light, etc.). No sound is off suddenly while you are using the AVR-990, the power indicator will flash in the owner's manual? 3. instructions. from the AVR-990 and at intervals of about 7 m control unit operated. Even applying power, the power display flashes red at intervals of the main unit and remote control unit match. • Set the remote control unit's function button properly. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • Check the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's audio output setting. - Power switches off...