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... heat dispersion when installed in a residential installation. If this manual, meets FCC requirements. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the FCC, to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this product.... Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Manipuler le cordon d'alimentation avec précaution. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by one or more of time. • Débrancher le cordon d'alimentation lorsque l'appareil n'est pas...
... heat dispersion when installed in a residential installation. If this manual, meets FCC requirements. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the FCC, to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this product.... Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Manipuler le cordon d'alimentation avec précaution. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by one or more of time. • Débrancher le cordon d'alimentation lorsque l'appareil n'est pas...
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...-screen Display and Front Display 19 Menu Map 20 Auto Setup Preparations 21 Auto Setup 22 a Start Menu 22 Error Messages 24 s Parameter Check 25 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 25 a Speaker Configuration 25 s Subwoofer Setup 26 d Distance 26 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 h Front Speaker Setup 27 HDMI Setup 28...
...-screen Display and Front Display 19 Menu Map 20 Auto Setup Preparations 21 Auto Setup 22 a Start Menu 22 Error Messages 24 s Parameter Check 25 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 25 a Speaker Configuration 25 s Subwoofer Setup 26 d Distance 26 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 h Front Speaker Setup 27 HDMI Setup 28...
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...of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using the product. To ensure proper operation, please read this manual Other Operations and Functions Other Operations 57 Recording on the iPod 56 Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 61 Presetting 61 Operating Preset ...68 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 68 Other Information 69 Troubleshooting 78 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. After reading them for future reference. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information ...
...of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using the product. To ensure proper operation, please read this manual Other Operations and Functions Other Operations 57 Recording on the iPod 56 Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 61 Presetting 61 Operating Preset ...68 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 68 Other Information 69 Troubleshooting 78 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. After reading them for future reference. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information ...
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With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-789. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Preparations Cables Used for ... (stereo) (White) L L (Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. Doing so can result in this owner's manual. For details, refer to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables ENGLISH Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red...
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-789. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Preparations Cables Used for ... (stereo) (White) L L (Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. Doing so can result in this owner's manual. For details, refer to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables ENGLISH Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red...
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..., allowing connection to Deep Color compatible devices. For details on the device it is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - b The AVR-789 is compatible with 30- "HDMI Setup" - When connecting to its setup. • It does not operate with televisions... ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with the DVI format. b The AVR-789 is possible using , refer to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is compatible with the HDMI's CEC (Consumer...
..., allowing connection to Deep Color compatible devices. For details on the device it is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - b The AVR-789 is compatible with 30- "HDMI Setup" - When connecting to its setup. • It does not operate with televisions... ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with the DVI format. b The AVR-789 is possible using , refer to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is compatible with the HDMI's CEC (Consumer...
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..., the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Select the terminal...
..., the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Select the terminal...
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Menu Operations ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on.... 1 Press or [A.MENU]. The menu is the default value. [Selectable items] A B A + B 4 To change the setting. MENU] uiop ENTER RETURN With the AVR-789, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Press ui to select the item you want to...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Menu Operations ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on.... 1 Press or [A.MENU]. The menu is the default value. [Selectable items] A B A + B 4 To change the setting. MENU] uiop ENTER RETURN With the AVR-789, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Press ui to select the item you want to...
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...". 3-4.Rename DVD : DV Default Yes 3-4.Rename DVD : DVD-3930 Default Yes 19 Clear Use ui to change the setting GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position. Getting Started Connections...
...". 3-4.Rename DVD : DV Default Yes 3-4.Rename DVD : DVD-3930 Default Yes 19 Clear Use ui to change the setting GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position. Getting Started Connections...
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...Off" NOTE • Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup procedure is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 25 ~ 27. Sound receptor 2 Place the microphone at multiple points throughout the listening environment results in ...Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Auto Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only...
...Off" NOTE • Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup procedure is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 25 ~ 27. Sound receptor 2 Place the microphone at multiple points throughout the listening environment results in ...Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Auto Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only...
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...zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH s Parameter Check Check auto setup measurement results. F Menu screen F MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup [Front] op SOURCE SELECT [Rear] SOURCE... SELECT [A. Check Channel Level Check EQ Check Distance Check Crossover Freq. Speaker Setup Use this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only...
...zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH s Parameter Check Check auto setup measurement results. F Menu screen F MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup [Front] op SOURCE SELECT [Rear] SOURCE... SELECT [A. Check Channel Level Check EQ Check Distance Check Crossover Freq. Speaker Setup Use this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only...
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... to "None" in the menu is set to "LFE", it is equal for all speakers. e When the adjustments are automatically stored in the STANDARD mode. Manual : M anually switch speaker from the subwoofer that the volume is at "Speaker Configuration". Set this according to select, set and cancel settings for each menu...
... to "None" in the menu is set to "LFE", it is equal for all speakers. e When the adjustments are automatically stored in the STANDARD mode. Manual : M anually switch speaker from the subwoofer that the volume is at "Speaker Configuration". Set this according to select, set and cancel settings for each menu...
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... menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage 18). 28 d Auto Lipsync Automatic compensation for timing shift in RGB format, regardless of this setting to receiver for output color space. [Selectable items] YCbCr : O utput using YCbCr format. f HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. [Selectable ... 58). Use this setting. NOTE • When the "HDMI Control" setting has been changed, always turn off . F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup Color Space YCbCr RGB Range Normal Auto Lipsync ON : OFF...
... menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage 18). 28 d Auto Lipsync Automatic compensation for timing shift in RGB format, regardless of this setting to receiver for output color space. [Selectable items] YCbCr : O utput using YCbCr format. f HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. [Selectable ... 58). Use this setting. NOTE • When the "HDMI Control" setting has been changed, always turn off . F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup Color Space YCbCr RGB Range Normal Auto Lipsync ON : OFF...
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.... Most recently stored surround mode is down-mixed and output from front speakers is used for downmix playback of input signals listed below. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Dolby Digital Setup 4.Auto Surround...
.... Most recently stored surround mode is down-mixed and output from front speakers is used for downmix playback of input signals listed below. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Dolby Digital Setup 4.Auto Surround...
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...together. n Adjust CH q Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each CH : A djust tonal quality for each L/R speaker pair. Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for each menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage 18). 30 All CH : A djust tonal quality for each speaker ...separately. n Before running Auto Setup [Selectable items] Manual : Used Not Used n After running Auto Setup [Selectable items] Audyssey Byp. a Level Lch Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] ...
...together. n Adjust CH q Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each CH : A djust tonal quality for each L/R speaker pair. Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for each menu, see "Menu Operations" (vpage 18). 30 All CH : A djust tonal quality for each speaker ...separately. n Before running Auto Setup [Selectable items] Manual : Used Not Used n After running Auto Setup [Selectable items] Audyssey Byp. a Level Lch Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] ...
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ZONE2 : When ZONE2 power is on, the ZONE2 channel is output from the speakers connected to rooms other settings. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 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....
ZONE2 : When ZONE2 power is on, the ZONE2 channel is output from the speakers connected to rooms other settings. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.ZONE2 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....
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... "Rename". For details on the remote control unit [BUTTON] VIDEO SELECT ui [Rear] INPUT MODE ENTER, op VIDEO SELECT INPUT MODE uiop ENTER Use this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on how to playing...
... "Rename". For details on the remote control unit [BUTTON] VIDEO SELECT ui [Rear] INPUT MODE ENTER, op VIDEO SELECT INPUT MODE uiop ENTER Use this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on how to playing...
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.... [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. If this case, connect to select, set to display. [Input source] TUNER XM SIRIUS [Selectable items] ON : Display this number. "Assign" - "Component In...
.... [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. If this case, connect to select, set to display. [Input source] TUNER XM SIRIUS [Selectable items] ON : Display this number. "Assign" - "Component In...
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... selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder. This can be selected when surround back speakers are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for movie sources. When this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control...
... selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder. This can be selected when surround back speakers are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for movie sources. When this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control...
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... Digital, DTS, etc) ROCK ARENA 7CH STEREO (5CH STEREO) JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME Parameter Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the main unit...
... Digital, DTS, etc) ROCK ARENA 7CH STEREO (5CH STEREO) JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME Parameter Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the main unit...
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...• When "AFDM" is set to "ON", the surround mode is set "SB CH Out" to "2spkrs" at the menu "Manual Setup" - Medium : Simulate acoustics of AVR-789 is played from the surround back channels. If the playback mode does not switch automatically even when "AFDM" is pressed. When using the... ms A1 Effect Level Adjust the strength of the surround effect. [Variable range] 1 ~ 10 ~ 15 Set to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the menu "Manual Setup" - NOTE "Room Size" does not indicate the size of the room in 7.1-channel digital discrete audio signals (DVD, etc.). If not, it is "7.1ch...
...• When "AFDM" is set to "ON", the surround mode is set "SB CH Out" to "2spkrs" at the menu "Manual Setup" - Medium : Simulate acoustics of AVR-789 is played from the surround back channels. If the playback mode does not switch automatically even when "AFDM" is pressed. When using the... ms A1 Effect Level Adjust the strength of the surround effect. [Variable range] 1 ~ 10 ~ 15 Set to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the menu "Manual Setup" - NOTE "Room Size" does not indicate the size of the room in 7.1-channel digital discrete audio signals (DVD, etc.). If not, it is "7.1ch...