Literature/Product Sheet
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... to enjoy surround sound from the iPod are transmitted as possible to keep cable connections minimized to thoroughly suppress the adverse influences of vibration on a level you connect the AVR-991 to a TV with a single HDMI cable, it to meet Apple performance standards. *"Works with Glo-Key buttons • Remote Setup Guidance via On Screen Display • Three Quick Select buttons • Auto surround mode • Sleep timer function • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames...
... to enjoy surround sound from the iPod are transmitted as possible to keep cable connections minimized to thoroughly suppress the adverse influences of vibration on a level you connect the AVR-991 to a TV with a single HDMI cable, it to meet Apple performance standards. *"Works with Glo-Key buttons • Remote Setup Guidance via On Screen Display • Three Quick Select buttons • Auto surround mode • Sleep timer function • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames...
Owners Manual - English
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... such as indicated in the instructions contained in this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement l'alimentation de l'appareil et l'utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder facilement. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-991 This product complies with...
... such as indicated in the instructions contained in this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement l'alimentation de l'appareil et l'utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder facilement. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-991 This product complies with...
Owners Manual - English
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... HDMI-compatible device 14 Connecting a TV 16 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player 16 Connecting a DVD player 17 Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV 17 Connecting a digital video recorder 18 Connecting a digital camcorder 18 Connecting a control dock for iPod 19 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port·····19 Connecting an antenna 20 Connecting a record player 21 Connecting a CD player 21 Connecting to a home network (LAN 22 Playback (Basic operation 23 Important information 23 Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player 24 Playing...
... HDMI-compatible device 14 Connecting a TV 16 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player 16 Connecting a DVD player 17 Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV 17 Connecting a digital video recorder 18 Connecting a digital camcorder 18 Connecting a control dock for iPod 19 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port·····19 Connecting an antenna 20 Connecting a record player 21 Connecting a CD player 21 Connecting to a home network (LAN 22 Playback (Basic operation 23 Important information 23 Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player 24 Playing...
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... sound in surround mode with an easy to see "Graphical User Interface" that uses menu displays and levels. Easy to operate properly. When an iPod is connected, merely pressing iPod PLAY on the operating parts inside of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. If this unit via a network. Audyssey DSX™ This unit is required. This unit also supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, which supports high-quality digital audio format for Blu-ray Disc players...
... sound in surround mode with an easy to see "Graphical User Interface" that uses menu displays and levels. Easy to operate properly. When an iPod is connected, merely pressing iPod PLAY on the operating parts inside of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. If this unit via a network. Audyssey DSX™ This unit is required. This unit also supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, which supports high-quality digital audio format for Blu-ray Disc players...
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... broadcasts"), use tape to receive the best signal. Black White AM outdoor antenna Ground FM indoor antenna (supplied) 20 nnPositioning the antenna For a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be used indoors. Area 4 Point the antenna toward the sky in Set as Necessary When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner. AM loop antenna (supplied) Direction of broadcasting station FM outdoor antenna SKY qw e 75 Ω coaxial cable NORTH When connecting digital audio WEST...
... broadcasts"), use tape to receive the best signal. Black White AM outdoor antenna Ground FM indoor antenna (supplied) 20 nnPositioning the antenna For a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be used indoors. Area 4 Point the antenna toward the sky in Set as Necessary When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner. AM loop antenna (supplied) Direction of broadcasting station FM outdoor antenna SKY qw e 75 Ω coaxial cable NORTH When connecting digital audio WEST...
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... switched to "DOCK" or "NET/USB" and the connected iPod is displayed. e NOTE Also refer to the operating instructions of the highlighted input source is automatically played (vpage 27 "iPod play function"). • When using with an iPod connected directly to the USB port of this unit, select " (USB/iPod)" for the input sources in radio stations (vpage 27) nn Playing a network audio (vpage 31) nn Playing a USB memory device (vpage 41) Selecting the input source Press the input source select button (NET/USB, iPod...
... switched to "DOCK" or "NET/USB" and the connected iPod is displayed. e NOTE Also refer to the operating instructions of the highlighted input source is automatically played (vpage 27 "iPod play function"). • When using with an iPod connected directly to the USB port of this unit, select " (USB/iPod)" for the input sources in radio stations (vpage 27) nn Playing a network audio (vpage 31) nn Playing a USB memory device (vpage 41) Selecting the input source Press the input source select button (NET/USB, iPod...
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... SEARCH and hold ) 1 8 9 3 2 Return Manual search (fast-reverse/fast-forward) Playback / Pause Auto search (cue) Pause Stop RESTORER RESTORER TV POWER TV power on fifth generation iPod or first generation iPod nano. Display mode Browse mode Remote mode Playable Music file P P files Video file z Remote Active control unit P P buttons (This unit) iPod® P zzOnly the sound is displayed, press SEARCH twice, then press o p to be displayed (default: 30 sec) at menu "iPod" (vpage 85). z2 When the menu screen is played. 6 Use ui to select the...
... SEARCH and hold ) 1 8 9 3 2 Return Manual search (fast-reverse/fast-forward) Playback / Pause Auto search (cue) Pause Stop RESTORER RESTORER TV POWER TV power on fifth generation iPod or first generation iPod nano. Display mode Browse mode Remote mode Playable Music file P P files Video file z Remote Active control unit P P buttons (This unit) iPod® P zzOnly the sound is displayed, press SEARCH twice, then press o p to be displayed (default: 30 sec) at menu "iPod" (vpage 85). z2 When the menu screen is played. 6 Use ui to select the...
Owners Manual - English
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... . • This unit's input source switches to your SIRIUS tuner, enabling you choose, there are connected, playback with control dock for children. Press uio p to return to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. Simple version Basic version ENGLISH Playing an iPod® iPod play function If iPod PLAY is pressed when power of this unit is on the main unit is pressed, the same function as with the remote control unit can be...
... . • This unit's input source switches to your SIRIUS tuner, enabling you choose, there are connected, playback with control dock for children. Press uio p to return to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. Simple version Basic version ENGLISH Playing an iPod® iPod play function If iPod PLAY is pressed when power of this unit is on the main unit is pressed, the same function as with the remote control unit can be...
Owners Manual - English
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... not in which the tracks/files are required, make the "Network Connecting" (vpage 82). To cancel, press ui or SEARCH twice. q Check the network environment, then turn on this procedure to play music files (vpage 22). • Before starting, you must launch the computer's server software and set the files as server contents. ENGLISH Playing a network audio Playing files stored on a computer Use this unit's power (vpage 22 "Connecting to switch between displaying the title name...
... not in which the tracks/files are required, make the "Network Connecting" (vpage 82). To cancel, press ui or SEARCH twice. q Check the network environment, then turn on this procedure to play music files (vpage 22). • Before starting, you must launch the computer's server software and set the files as server contents. ENGLISH Playing a network audio Playing files stored on a computer Use this unit's power (vpage 22 "Connecting to switch between displaying the title name...
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... to search mode. • If it is displayed, press SEARCH, then press o (previous page) or p (next page). Press uio p to return to the original screen. • To play back compressed audio with MP3 files conforming to "MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3" standards. DENON:[AVR-991] [1/8] favorites Internet Radio Media Server USB Flickr Napster Pandora 3 Use ui to "NET/USB". ENGLISH Playing a USB memory device Playing files stored on /standby (Default : SONY) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY) • Repeat playback (vpage...
... to search mode. • If it is displayed, press SEARCH, then press o (previous page) or p (next page). Press uio p to return to the original screen. • To play back compressed audio with MP3 files conforming to "MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3" standards. DENON:[AVR-991] [1/8] favorites Internet Radio Media Server USB Flickr Napster Pandora 3 Use ui to "NET/USB". ENGLISH Playing a USB memory device Playing files stored on /standby (Default : SONY) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : SONY) • Repeat playback (vpage...
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... mode Input audio signal Playback 2-channel Multi channel Surround Listening mode Standard playback (vpage 43) For 2-channel signal input: • Surround-channel signals are not recorded in source can be created. 2-channel Multi channel Surround DENON original surround playback (vpage 45) The surround effects suitable for 7.1-channel surround playback using the remote control unit. z2 This can be selected depends on the audio format or number of channels of "Amp Assign" (vpage 77) or "Speaker Config." (vpage 77). DOLBY PLgz z1 This mode is for the source type...
... mode Input audio signal Playback 2-channel Multi channel Surround Listening mode Standard playback (vpage 43) For 2-channel signal input: • Surround-channel signals are not recorded in source can be created. 2-channel Multi channel Surround DENON original surround playback (vpage 45) The surround effects suitable for 7.1-channel surround playback using the remote control unit. z2 This can be selected depends on the audio format or number of channels of "Amp Assign" (vpage 77) or "Speaker Config." (vpage 77). DOLBY PLgz z1 This mode is for the source type...
Owners Manual - English
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...). ENGLISH Convenient functions Quick select function All of the copyright holder. • Input sources for which "Delete" is selected at "Source Delete" (vpage 84) cannot be obtained. By memorizing frequently used settings, you should not be used for other purposes without permission of the settings in the operating mode for ZONE2 are as follows: • ZONE/DEVICE power button • Muting button • Master volume control button • Network audio signals (Internet radio, media server, USB, iPod, Pandora...
...). ENGLISH Convenient functions Quick select function All of the copyright holder. • Input sources for which "Delete" is selected at "Source Delete" (vpage 84) cannot be obtained. By memorizing frequently used settings, you should not be used for other purposes without permission of the settings in the operating mode for ZONE2 are as follows: • ZONE/DEVICE power button • Muting button • Master volume control button • Network audio signals (Internet radio, media server, USB, iPod, Pandora...
Owners Manual - English
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... Auto Surround Mode Quick Select Preset Channel Status Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Quick Select Preset Channel 3. Sets the speaker size and distance, the channel level, etc. 77 Makes settings for HDMI video/audio output. 80 Makes settings for audio playback. 81 Makes network settings. 82 Makes settings for audio playback in use Audio Setup Network Setup ZONE2 Setup Option Setup Speaker Setup HDMI Setup Audio Setup Network Setup ZONE2 Setup Option Setup 5. Input Setup (Example: TUNER) Make detailed speaker settings INPUT SETUP Auto Preset Preset...
... Auto Surround Mode Quick Select Preset Channel Status Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Quick Select Preset Channel 3. Sets the speaker size and distance, the channel level, etc. 77 Makes settings for HDMI video/audio output. 80 Makes settings for audio playback. 81 Makes network settings. 82 Makes settings for audio playback in use Audio Setup Network Setup ZONE2 Setup Option Setup Speaker Setup HDMI Setup Audio Setup Network Setup ZONE2 Setup Option Setup 5. Input Setup (Example: TUNER) Make detailed speaker settings INPUT SETUP Auto Preset Preset...
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... Start Start the auto preset process. Input new lock code (4 digits) again using uio p, and press ENTER. 5. G8 Select the preset channel. Antenna Aiming Install the antenna with a 4 digit password. • If the new password is weak No signal SIRIUS Preset Name Assign name to select "Lock Setting", and then press p or ENTER. 2. Setting details If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by pressing o p. No : Do not reset to the defaults. 66 Remote control operation buttons...
... Start Start the auto preset process. Input new lock code (4 digits) again using uio p, and press ENTER. 5. G8 Select the preset channel. Antenna Aiming Install the antenna with a 4 digit password. • If the new password is weak No signal SIRIUS Preset Name Assign name to select "Lock Setting", and then press p or ENTER. 2. Setting details If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by pressing o p. No : Do not reset to the defaults. 66 Remote control operation buttons...
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... Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to your preferred decoder. Set "AFDM" to "OFF" to switch to previous menu 73 "S.Back" (vpage 78) is "None", "S.Back" is not used . Set the tone control function OFF : Playback without increasing the number of all speakers to the settings after Audyssey® Auto Setup has been performed. ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Setting items Setting details Bass Adjust low frequency...
... Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to your preferred decoder. Set "AFDM" to "OFF" to switch to previous menu 73 "S.Back" (vpage 78) is "None", "S.Back" is not used . Set the tone control function OFF : Playback without increasing the number of all speakers to the settings after Audyssey® Auto Setup has been performed. ENGLISH Audio/Video Adjust Setting items Setting details Bass Adjust low frequency...
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...-Amp : Set for connecting a tweeter of front speakers to this unit. Speaker Config. bass reproduction capability. • Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for NOTE low frequencies. Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to the SURR. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Crossover Frequency Front Speaker Setup RGB Range Auto Lip Sync HDMI Audio Out HDMI Control Normal ON AMP OFF 2ch Direct/Stereo Auto Surround Mode EQ...
...-Amp : Set for connecting a tweeter of front speakers to this unit. Speaker Config. bass reproduction capability. • Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for NOTE low frequencies. Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to the SURR. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Crossover Frequency Front Speaker Setup RGB Range Auto Lip Sync HDMI Audio Out HDMI Control Normal ON AMP OFF 2ch Direct/Stereo Auto Surround Mode EQ...
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... screen. 4 Use ui to select "Manual Setup" - ENGLISH Registering preset codes nnDefault settings for preset codes The devices shown below are displayed for an iPod. 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to "MAIN". Input source select button Category Brand Preset code Blu-ray Disc player DENON 32258 DVD player DENON 32134 Television SONY 10810 Satellite set top box DVD recorder DirecTV Tivo 01377 20739 Cable set top box Motorola 01376 DVD player DENON z Control dock for iPod DENON 32134 42517 CD player DENON...
... screen. 4 Use ui to select "Manual Setup" - ENGLISH Registering preset codes nnDefault settings for preset codes The devices shown below are displayed for an iPod. 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to "MAIN". Input source select button Category Brand Preset code Blu-ray Disc player DENON 32258 DVD player DENON 32134 Television SONY 10810 Satellite set top box DVD recorder DirecTV Tivo 01377 20739 Cable set top box Motorola 01376 DVD player DENON z Control dock for iPod DENON 32134 42517 CD player DENON...
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... ZONE2 playback is a free online content server for Windows® XP and Windows Media® Player 9 Series. Is the set being operated as WMA, DRM WMA, MP3 and WAV. Cause/Solution • Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the outlet. • Set "Dimmer" on the menu to copy, display and/or play playlists created with Windows Media Player Ver. 11 as well as files in such formats as...
... ZONE2 playback is a free online content server for Windows® XP and Windows Media® Player 9 Series. Is the set being operated as WMA, DRM WMA, MP3 and WAV. Cause/Solution • Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the outlet. • Set "Dimmer" on the menu to copy, display and/or play playlists created with Windows Media Player Ver. 11 as well as files in such formats as...
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..., 18 Digital video recorder 15, 18 DVD player 15, 17 FM/AM 20 Game console 15 HDMI 14 Home network (LAN 22 iPod (USB 19 Power cord 5 Record player 21 Satellite tuner 17 Set-top box 15, 17 SIRIUS 20 Speaker 4, 48 TV 5, 15, 16 USB memory device 19 Contrast 76 Crossover Frequency 79 C.Width 72 vvD D.Comp 71 Decode Mode 69 Deep Color 14, 104 Delay Time 72 DENON original surround mode 45...
..., 18 Digital video recorder 15, 18 DVD player 15, 17 FM/AM 20 Game console 15 HDMI 14 Home network (LAN 22 iPod (USB 19 Power cord 5 Record player 21 Satellite tuner 17 Set-top box 15, 17 SIRIUS 20 Speaker 4, 48 TV 5, 15, 16 USB memory device 19 Contrast 76 Crossover Frequency 79 C.Width 72 vvD D.Comp 71 Decode Mode 69 Deep Color 14, 104 Delay Time 72 DENON original surround mode 45...
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... Firmware Update 86 GUI 84 Maintenance Mode 86 Quick Select Name 85 Remote ID Setup 85 Remote Preset Codes 85 Setup Lock 86 Source Delete 84 Volume Control 84 Zone Rename 85 vvP Pandora 31, 37 Panorama 72 Parameter Check 10 Parental Lock 66 Party mode 55 Picture Adjust 76 Playback Blu-ray Disc player 24 CD player 24 Direct 45 DVD player 24 Flickr 35 FM/AM 29 Internet radio 32 iPod (Control dock for iPod 24 iPod (USB...
... Firmware Update 86 GUI 84 Maintenance Mode 86 Quick Select Name 85 Remote ID Setup 85 Remote Preset Codes 85 Setup Lock 86 Source Delete 84 Volume Control 84 Zone Rename 85 vvP Pandora 31, 37 Panorama 72 Parameter Check 10 Parental Lock 66 Party mode 55 Picture Adjust 76 Playback Blu-ray Disc player 24 CD player 24 Direct 45 DVD player 24 Flickr 35 FM/AM 29 Internet radio 32 iPod (Control dock for iPod 24 iPod (USB...
