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... - This is operated. 2. Power-Cord Protection - If an outside antenna or cable system is intended to alert the user to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. For added protection for this can fall , causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to dangerous voltage or other ). When installing an outside antenna system should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by...
... - This is operated. 2. Power-Cord Protection - If an outside antenna or cable system is intended to alert the user to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. For added protection for this can fall , causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to dangerous voltage or other ). When installing an outside antenna system should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by...
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... Part Names and Functions 4 Front Panel 4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Speaker Connections 8 Speaker Installation 8 Speaker Connections 9 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 10 Connecting the Monitor 11 Connecting the Playback Components 11 DVD Player 11 CD Player 12 iPod 12 TV/CABLE Tuner 13 Connecting the Recording Components 13 Video Cassette Recorder 13 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 14 Connections to Other Devices 14 Video Camera / Game Console 14 Component with Multi-channel Output...
... Part Names and Functions 4 Front Panel 4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Speaker Connections 8 Speaker Installation 8 Speaker Connections 9 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 10 Connecting the Monitor 11 Connecting the Playback Components 11 DVD Player 11 CD Player 12 iPod 12 TV/CABLE Tuner 13 Connecting the Recording Components 13 Video Cassette Recorder 13 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 14 Connections to Other Devices 14 Video Camera / Game Console 14 Component with Multi-channel Output...
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... away from the power outlet. b Note b b b Wall Cautions on Installation Note: For proper heat dispersal, do not install this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 37 Presetting 37 Operating Preset components 37 ~ 39 Punch Through Function 40 Other Information 41 ~ 45 Troubleshooting 46, 47 Specifications 48 List of preset codes End of this manual Getting Started Thank you for future reference. q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started...
... away from the power outlet. b Note b b b Wall Cautions on Installation Note: For proper heat dispersal, do not install this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 37 Presetting 37 Operating Preset components 37 ~ 39 Punch Through Function 40 Other Information 41 ~ 45 Troubleshooting 46, 47 Specifications 48 List of preset codes End of this manual Getting Started Thank you for future reference. q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started...
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... selected.) y Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is properly tuned in the same way as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise. • The control functions in . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in System Setup. The Setup item number is displayed at w. PARA button 26) Q2 Cursor buttons (ui 19) Q3 MASTER VOLUME control...
... selected.) y Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is properly tuned in the same way as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise. • The control functions in . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in System Setup. The Setup item number is displayed at w. PARA button 26) Q2 Cursor buttons (ui 19) Q3 MASTER VOLUME control...
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... Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) Subwoofer Front speakers A Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq Front speakers B (L) wq (R) wq b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . Protection circuit If speakers with an impedance of 12 to tighten it . Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input...
... Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) Subwoofer Front speakers A Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq Front speakers B (L) wq (R) wq b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . Protection circuit If speakers with an impedance of 12 to tighten it . Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input...
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. DVD player / External decoder "6%*0 46# 800'&3 '30/5 $&/5&3 -3 463306/% -3 LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-488 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. 15 When making connections, also refer to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 32, 33). IN button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the rear panel...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. DVD player / External decoder "6%*0 46# 800'&3 '30/5 $&/5&3 -3 463306/% -3 LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-488 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. 15 When making connections, also refer to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 32, 33). IN button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the rear panel...
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... of all channels. LFE+Main : P lay low range and LFE signal of 1 foot. a ~ f Speaker Configuration g Subwoofer Mode Setup h ~ A1 Distance A2 Crossover Frequency A3 Test Tone a ~ f Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 1 Front Large Q 4 Subwoofer Yes Front Speaker Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. [Selectable items] Large...
... of all channels. LFE+Main : P lay low range and LFE signal of 1 foot. a ~ f Speaker Configuration g Subwoofer Mode Setup h ~ A1 Distance A2 Crossover Frequency A3 Test Tone a ~ f Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 1 Front Large Q 4 Subwoofer Yes Front Speaker Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. [Selectable items] Large...
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...Set the maximum volume to program radio stations. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 9 Preset W < TER:3 a ~ d Volume Control Set the main zone volume setting. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Limit OFF E 2 P.On LAST E 3 Mute FULL Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH l Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to 0 dB. Mute Level This sets the amount of attenuation of 1 dB. Power On Level This sets the volume set when the main zone's power is turned on...
...Set the maximum volume to program radio stations. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 9 Preset W < TER:3 a ~ d Volume Control Set the main zone volume setting. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Limit OFF E 2 P.On LAST E 3 Mute FULL Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH l Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to 0 dB. Mute Level This sets the amount of attenuation of 1 dB. Power On Level This sets the volume set when the main zone's power is turned on...
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... signals listed below. ENGLISH Operations (vpage 19) 24 ON g Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 5 Remote ID 1 [Selectable items] [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 ON : Memorize settings. The auto surround mode function lets you store in ( ). q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format (DOLBY PLg Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) b Default settings are indicated in the memory the surround mode last used...
... signals listed below. ENGLISH Operations (vpage 19) 24 ON g Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 5 Remote ID 1 [Selectable items] [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 ON : Memorize settings. The auto surround mode function lets you store in ( ). q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format (DOLBY PLg Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) b Default settings are indicated in the memory the surround mode last used...
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... button on the remote control unit. VIRTUAL : This mode is for playing monaural movie sources with surround sound. neural : It is possible to their format and playing surround sound. Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at "Surround Parameter" - Input signal Display Dolby Digital Source DTS Surround Source DOLBY DIGITAL (other modes to achieve a sound field suited to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field. [Selectable items] 5CH STEREO : This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. VIDEO...
... button on the remote control unit. VIRTUAL : This mode is for playing monaural movie sources with surround sound. neural : It is possible to their format and playing surround sound. Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at "Surround Parameter" - Input signal Display Dolby Digital Source DTS Surround Source DOLBY DIGITAL (other modes to achieve a sound field suited to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field. [Selectable items] 5CH STEREO : This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. VIDEO...
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...Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Stereo Playback [Selectable items] STEREO : This is the mode for music sources. The tone can be adjusted. The sound is not used . The mode switches each time the button is selected depends on the remote control unit. MUSIC : Surround sound mode optimized for playing in stereo. CINEMA EQ Soften the treble range of stereo music. w Press the u i button to select the Item, then press the o p button to the same channels as the input signal. HIGH : High setting. Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust...
...Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Stereo Playback [Selectable items] STEREO : This is the mode for music sources. The tone can be adjusted. The sound is not used . The mode switches each time the button is selected depends on the remote control unit. MUSIC : Surround sound mode optimized for playing in stereo. CINEMA EQ Soften the treble range of stereo music. w Press the u i button to select the Item, then press the o p button to the same channels as the input signal. HIGH : High setting. Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust...
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... : Turn night mode off. It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not use RESTORER. The correction value can be checked] Surround Mode : The currently set to "OFF". OFF LOW MID HIGH Information Information can be checked] Surround Mode Select Source Digital Assignment TONE DEFEAT Video Select Channel Level etc. This function automatically corrects the standard signal level for compressed sources with...
... : Turn night mode off. It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not use RESTORER. The correction value can be checked] Surround Mode : The currently set to "OFF". OFF LOW MID HIGH Information Information can be checked] Surround Mode Select Source Digital Assignment TONE DEFEAT Video Select Channel Level etc. This function automatically corrects the standard signal level for compressed sources with...
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...Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume Either turn off , and so does the power. The desired input source can be supplied to the standby mode. 2 Press or [ON/SOURCE]. AUTO PCM b EXT. DTS : D ecode and play only DTS input signals. IN". • Only set to turn or press [MASTER VOLUME]. 29 ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT INPUT MODE MASTER VOLUME VIDEO SELECT Playback Preparations BAND DIMMER TUNING STATUS [Front] [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE SELECT [TUNER] VIDEO SELECT...
...Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume Either turn off , and so does the power. The desired input source can be supplied to the standby mode. 2 Press or [ON/SOURCE]. AUTO PCM b EXT. DTS : D ecode and play only DTS input signals. IN". • Only set to turn or press [MASTER VOLUME]. 29 ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT INPUT MODE MASTER VOLUME VIDEO SELECT Playback Preparations BAND DIMMER TUNING STATUS [Front] [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE SELECT [TUNER] VIDEO SELECT...
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... (Auto Tuning) Press [MODE] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". (vpage 37 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 4 Tune in the player. (vSee the operating instructions of the display (Dimmer) Press DIMMER. Switching the brightness of the respective devices.) wTo play a video device, switch the monitor input. (vSee the monitor's operating instructions.) 2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to light the "AUTO" indicator on the display. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Turning Off the Sound Temporarily...
... (Auto Tuning) Press [MODE] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". (vpage 37 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 4 Tune in the player. (vSee the operating instructions of the display (Dimmer) Press DIMMER. Switching the brightness of the respective devices.) wTo play a video device, switch the monitor input. (vSee the monitor's operating instructions.) 2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to light the "AUTO" indicator on the display. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Turning Off the Sound Temporarily...
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... music fan. Display GOOD MARGINAL WEAK NO Status Signal strength is good Signal strength is marginal Signal strength is weak No signal 3 Adjust the position of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can access the full lineup on your XM Ready home audio system on XM Channel 0. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Listening to change. All fees and programming subject to XM Satellite Radio Programs...
... music fan. Display GOOD MARGINAL WEAK NO Status Signal strength is good Signal strength is marginal Signal strength is weak No signal 3 Adjust the position of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can access the full lineup on your XM Ready home audio system on XM Channel 0. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Listening to change. All fees and programming subject to XM Satellite Radio Programs...
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... DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for your private use ui to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. The default setting is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-488's power to select the desired station. Also switch the input source to one to expand the low and high frequency components of iPod data. "Input Setup" - NOTE • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate...
... DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for your private use ui to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. The default setting is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-488's power to select the desired station. Also switch the input source to one to expand the low and high frequency components of iPod data. "Input Setup" - NOTE • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate...
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..., DVD/VDP and SAT/CABLE. Refer to the included list of remote control code. Operating Preset Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". The indicator starts flashing. 4 Press [NUMBER] and input the 3-digit number of the brand of your equipment, some models. 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [DVD/VDP POWER] [NUMBER] [TV POWER] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE...
..., DVD/VDP and SAT/CABLE. Refer to the included list of remote control code. Operating Preset Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". The indicator starts flashing. 4 Press [NUMBER] and input the 3-digit number of the brand of your equipment, some models. 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [DVD/VDP POWER] [NUMBER] [TV POWER] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE...
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... a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted. e One of the following buttons can be assigned to the TV and satellite tuner or cable TV: CD, iPod/NETWORK, TAPE/CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP, VCR (vpage 40 "Punch Through Function"). 39 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING +/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [POWER] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN] Device operated MODE SELECTOR 1 MODE SELECTOR 2 POWER NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) TUNING...
... a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted. e One of the following buttons can be assigned to the TV and satellite tuner or cable TV: CD, iPod/NETWORK, TAPE/CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP, VCR (vpage 40 "Punch Through Function"). 39 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING +/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [POWER] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN] Device operated MODE SELECTOR 1 MODE SELECTOR 2 POWER NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) TUNING...
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... the speakers. speaker cables is not proper. Display is off. • The Dimmer setting is set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting is faulty. • Device you want to an low. used. • Set is turned too • Adjust the master volume to play and set to • Set to strong light. GRemote Control UnitH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Set does not work •...
... the speakers. speaker cables is not proper. Display is off. • The Dimmer setting is set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting is faulty. • Device you want to an low. used. • Set is turned too • Adjust the master volume to play and set to • Set to strong light. GRemote Control UnitH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Set does not work •...
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... iPod's AC • Plug the Control Dock for iPod is not assigned at • Set to a surround playback "STEREO" or "DIRECT". Cause Countermeasure • AVR-488's XM connector and the • Check that the connections are not output from center speaker. Page 15 32 32, 33 32 47 No test tones are faulty. • HDMI input setting is pressed. For details, is not set to the DVD player's operating instructions. • DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player...
... iPod's AC • Plug the Control Dock for iPod is not assigned at • Set to a surround playback "STEREO" or "DIRECT". Cause Countermeasure • AVR-488's XM connector and the • Check that the connections are not output from center speaker. Page 15 32 32, 33 32 47 No test tones are faulty. • HDMI input setting is pressed. For details, is not set to the DVD player's operating instructions. • DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player...