Literature/Product Sheet
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... AVR-790 has a dedicated CPU transformer that is all that the 480i/480p (SD-quality) video signals of DVD programs and other material are connected to change without sacrificing dynamic range. Digital video signals are just some of the source mix. Input Digital Optical Digital Coaxial x 4 x 2 x 1 x 4 x 7 7.1ch x 2 x 2 HDMI Monitor x 1 Component Monitor x 1 Composite Monitor (Monitor / DVR) x 2 Analog Audio REC x 2 Analog Audio (Zone2) x 1 Audio Preout (SW) x 1 Digital Optical x 1 Phones x 1 Other Microphone Port x 1 Dock Control Port x 1 FM Tuner Antenna...
... AVR-790 has a dedicated CPU transformer that is all that the 480i/480p (SD-quality) video signals of DVD programs and other material are connected to change without sacrificing dynamic range. Digital video signals are just some of the source mix. Input Digital Optical Digital Coaxial x 4 x 2 x 1 x 4 x 7 7.1ch x 2 x 2 HDMI Monitor x 1 Component Monitor x 1 Composite Monitor (Monitor / DVR) x 2 Analog Audio REC x 2 Analog Audio (Zone2) x 1 Audio Preout (SW) x 1 Digital Optical x 1 Phones x 1 Other Microphone Port x 1 Dock Control Port x 1 FM Tuner Antenna...
Owners Manual - English
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... product. After reading them for future reference. Getting Started Flow of operations through playback Perform the operations leading to keep them , be sure to playback on the AVR-790 in the order shown below. Input Setup (vpage 32) Playback Playing Components (vpage 38) ⇩ Selecting the Surround Mode (vpage 42) ⇩ Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (vpage 44) ENGLISH 2 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications
... product. After reading them for future reference. Getting Started Flow of operations through playback Perform the operations leading to keep them , be sure to playback on the AVR-790 in the order shown below. Input Setup (vpage 32) Playback Playing Components (vpage 38) ⇩ Selecting the Surround Mode (vpage 42) ⇩ Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (vpage 44) ENGLISH 2 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications
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... switched When the volume is adjusted MENU 1.Parameter 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select [Auto] IN :DVD MODE:STEREO Master Volume -80.0dB Status display: The operating status is displayed temporarily on the screen when the input source is switched or the volume is superimposed. (b1) • Status display: Not displayed. This function automatically converts various formats of video output terminals (HDMI, Component video and video). NOTE • The S-Video input terminal is displayed differs according to the type of video signal input to a monitor...
... switched When the volume is adjusted MENU 1.Parameter 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select [Auto] IN :DVD MODE:STEREO Master Volume -80.0dB Status display: The operating status is displayed temporarily on the screen when the input source is switched or the volume is superimposed. (b1) • Status display: Not displayed. This function automatically converts various formats of video output terminals (HDMI, Component video and video). NOTE • The S-Video input terminal is displayed differs according to the type of video signal input to a monitor...
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... bi-amp connections" (vpage 12). Also, if replaying large sound levels by using a speaker having an impedance less than that the AVR-790 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is isolated, and the power supply goes to thinking that specified (eg, 4 Ω/ohms), the temperature will flash red at 2 second intervals. Even if there are connected. Protection circuit If the core wires touch the rear panel and...
... bi-amp connections" (vpage 12). Also, if replaying large sound levels by using a speaker having an impedance less than that the AVR-790 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is isolated, and the power supply goes to thinking that specified (eg, 4 Ω/ohms), the temperature will flash red at 2 second intervals. Even if there are connected. Protection circuit If the core wires touch the rear panel and...
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... AVR-790 is connected to use a cable compatible with HDMI terminals" on page 12. DVD )%.* Player 065 Blu-ray )%.* Disc Player 065 SAT/CABLE )%.* Tuner 065 Digital Video )%.* Recorder 065 Monitor )%.* (TV) */ • Use a cable on the combination of the connected device regarding permissible inputs. n Settings related to HDMI input/output signals. • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Control • Standby Source • Power Off Control NOTE The audio signals output from up to 4 HDMI devices and output to "AMP", the sound may be limited by the HDMI...
... AVR-790 is connected to use a cable compatible with HDMI terminals" on page 12. DVD )%.* Player 065 Blu-ray )%.* Disc Player 065 SAT/CABLE )%.* Tuner 065 Digital Video )%.* Recorder 065 Monitor )%.* (TV) */ • Use a cable on the combination of the connected device regarding permissible inputs. n Settings related to HDMI input/output signals. • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Control • Standby Source • Power Off Control NOTE The audio signals output from up to 4 HDMI devices and output to "AMP", the sound may be limited by the HDMI...
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... displayed on the monitor screen. Make settings for incorrect timing between video and audio. Compensate for audio playback. Check Audyssey Auto Setup measurement results. Set the channel radio reception limits. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Settings With the AVR-790, settings and operations for example upon purchase. n Setting menus MENU 1.Parameter 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select Items that point are set, there is no need to set once Set...
... displayed on the monitor screen. Make settings for incorrect timing between video and audio. Compensate for audio playback. Check Audyssey Auto Setup measurement results. Set the channel radio reception limits. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Settings With the AVR-790, settings and operations for example upon purchase. n Setting menus MENU 1.Parameter 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select Items that point are set, there is no need to set once Set...
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.... Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) The acoustic characteristics of normal operation. n Audyssey Auto Setup Flow Step 1 :Connect the included Setup Microphone (vpage 21) Step 2 :Audyssey Auto Setup Preparations (vpage 21) n Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign) (vpage 21) Step 3 : Performing the Audyssey Auto Setup Procedure (vpage 22) n Check Audyssey Auto Setup Measurement Results...
.... Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) The acoustic characteristics of normal operation. n Audyssey Auto Setup Flow Step 1 :Connect the included Setup Microphone (vpage 21) Step 2 :Audyssey Auto Setup Preparations (vpage 21) n Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign) (vpage 21) Step 3 : Performing the Audyssey Auto Setup Procedure (vpage 22) n Check Audyssey Auto Setup Measurement Results...
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...audio, video and display settings. For a description of the front speakers. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Use this procedure to change the Audyssey Auto Setup settings or to "Yes". Make these settings. HDMI Setup 4-2.HDMI Setup Auto Lipsync : ON HDMI Audio Out : Amp HDMI Control : OFF Audio Setup 4-3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Auto Surround Mode 4.EQ Customize [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back ZONE2 Setup 4-4.ZONE2 Setup Level...
...audio, video and display settings. For a description of the front speakers. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Use this procedure to change the Audyssey Auto Setup settings or to "Yes". Make these settings. HDMI Setup 4-2.HDMI Setup Auto Lipsync : ON HDMI Audio Out : Amp HDMI Control : OFF Audio Setup 4-3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Auto Surround Mode 4.EQ Customize [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back ZONE2 Setup 4-4.ZONE2 Setup Level...
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... This can adequately play back low and size. LPF for low frequencies. • None : Select when a front height speaker is set when "Speaker Config." - • LFE+Main : Add the low frequency signal of distance. Back R)/ FHL (Front Height L)/ FHR (Front Height R) : Select the speaker you want to set, and set to the subwoofer signal and output it . Default : Reset all channels to "Front Height". Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Speaker Config. Front...
... This can adequately play back low and size. LPF for low frequencies. • None : Select when a front height speaker is set when "Speaker Config." - • LFE+Main : Add the low frequency signal of distance. Back R)/ FHL (Front Height L)/ FHR (Front Height R) : Select the speaker you want to set, and set to the subwoofer signal and output it . Default : Reset all channels to "Front Height". Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Speaker Config. Front...
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...bass signal output from the 250Hz subwoofer. the speakers you are using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to a higher frequency. • F or speakers set to "Yes" or "No". Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Setting items Setting contents Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tones. FHL (Front Height L)/ FHR (Front Height R)/ SW (Subwoofer) : Select the speaker. Default : Reset all the surround modes. frequency, each speaker's bass signal Outputs...
...bass signal output from the 250Hz subwoofer. the speakers you are using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to a higher frequency. • F or speakers set to "Yes" or "No". Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Setting items Setting contents Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tones. FHL (Front Height L)/ FHR (Front Height R)/ SW (Subwoofer) : Select the speaker. Default : Reset all the surround modes. frequency, each speaker's bass signal Outputs...
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... press to turn off (jOFF) the power. Make settings for a long period, we recommend that you perform HDMI off. for timing shift in the connected TV takes priority (vpage 49 "Controlling HDMI- Standby Source Last : Standby with the NOTE • When "Control" is compatible with last used input source during source assigned to "ON", it consumes more standby power. • When not using this unit for HDMI video/audio output. Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves...
... press to turn off (jOFF) the power. Make settings for a long period, we recommend that you perform HDMI off. for timing shift in the connected TV takes priority (vpage 49 "Controlling HDMI- Standby Source Last : Standby with the NOTE • When "Control" is compatible with last used input source during source assigned to "ON", it consumes more standby power. • When not using this unit for HDMI video/audio output. Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves...
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... when the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure is performed. • Equalizer settings for which the speaker size is used . L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" settings can adequately play back low frequencies. • Small : Use of a subwoofer. • Yes : Use a subwoofer. • No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected. direct and stereo playback modes. according to the player being used . q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r Multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS (PCM, etc.) NOTE...
... when the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure is performed. • Equalizer settings for which the speaker size is used . L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" settings can adequately play back low frequencies. • Small : Use of a subwoofer. • Yes : Use a subwoofer. • No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected. direct and stereo playback modes. according to the player being used . q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r Multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS (PCM, etc.) NOTE...
Owners Manual - English
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... settings (Manual Setup) Making other settings (Option Setup) Default settings are underlined. Vol.Limit : Make a setting for switching the surround mode, input mode, etc., is displayed using . that screen saver started is turned on . -20dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. NOTE • The currently selected input source cannot be selected using the display method set level. Level Rch -12dB ~ +12dB (0dB) Adjust the right channel output level. When you do not want to "Delete" cannot be set. • Input sources set a maximum volume...
... settings (Manual Setup) Making other settings (Option Setup) Default settings are underlined. Vol.Limit : Make a setting for switching the surround mode, input mode, etc., is displayed using . that screen saver started is turned on . -20dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. NOTE • The currently selected input source cannot be selected using the display method set level. Level Rch -12dB ~ +12dB (0dB) Adjust the right channel output level. When you do not want to "Delete" cannot be set. • Input sources set a maximum volume...
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...;Dynamic Volume ・MultEQ ・Channel Level ・Dynamic EQ ・Audio Delay 31 Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) : Decision the setting : Return to change , then press . 2. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to previous menu Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Setting items Setting contents On-Screen Display Tuner Information : This sets the time the on -screen display is displayed when an iPod operation is...
...;Dynamic Volume ・MultEQ ・Channel Level ・Dynamic EQ ・Audio Delay 31 Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) : Decision the setting : Return to change , then press . 2. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to previous menu Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Setting items Setting contents On-Screen Display Tuner Information : This sets the time the on -screen display is displayed when an iPod operation is...
Owners Manual - English
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... the input settings (Input Setup) Assign Name to program radio stations. Setting items Setting contents Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to a Preset Memory (Preset Name) Default settings are underlined. If you set to 8 characters can be input. • The input character type can be Skipped (Preset Skip) Default settings are as shown below. A ~ G : Select the preset channel(s) you can be set when the source is set "Block Presets" to "Skip", you do not want to change . 3. Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves...
... the input settings (Input Setup) Assign Name to program radio stations. Setting items Setting contents Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to a Preset Memory (Preset Name) Default settings are underlined. If you set to 8 characters can be input. • The input character type can be Skipped (Preset Skip) Default settings are as shown below. A ~ G : Select the preset channel(s) you can be set when the source is set "Block Presets" to "Skip", you do not want to change . 3. Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves...
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... change . Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from your most popular programming among both services. To subscribe to select the channel. and Canadian customers can be preset. 4 Press to select the preset number (1 to 8). 5 Press again to change frequencies continuously. • The time (default : 30 sec) for children. and its subsidiaries. Front 2 Press to select "SIRIUS". 3 Use to SIRIUS, U.S. NOTE Preset stations are erased by play games...
... change . Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from your most popular programming among both services. To subscribe to select the channel. and Canadian customers can be preset. 4 Press to select the preset number (1 to 8). 5 Press again to change frequencies continuously. • The time (default : 30 sec) for children. and its subsidiaries. Front 2 Press to select "SIRIUS". 3 Use to SIRIUS, U.S. NOTE Preset stations are erased by play games...
Owners Manual - English
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... the defaults. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Front Height ON : Use the front height channel. Sets the tone control function OFF : Playback without increasing the number of the different front L and R speakers. Bass -6dB ~ +6dB (0dB) Adjusts the low frequencies. the front height channel. and off. If this to "ON". ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound Field Effect (Parameter) Making the MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume settings (Audyssey Settings) Default settings...
... the defaults. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Front Height ON : Use the front height channel. Sets the tone control function OFF : Playback without increasing the number of the different front L and R speakers. Bass -6dB ~ +6dB (0dB) Adjusts the low frequencies. the front height channel. and off. If this to "ON". ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound Field Effect (Parameter) Making the MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume settings (Audyssey Settings) Default settings...
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...""GGrreeeenn"" "Red" Adjusting the Sound Field Effect (Parameter) Setting items Setting Set Dynamic Volume effect. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Setting items Setting contents Dynamic EQ ON : Use Dynamic EQ function. L/R CH : Adjust tonal quality for each L/R speaker pair. Setting contents Day : Low setting provides the least adjustments to previous menu Each CH : Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately. 2. Select the frequency band to be adjusted. 63Hz...
...""GGrreeeenn"" "Red" Adjusting the Sound Field Effect (Parameter) Setting items Setting Set Dynamic Volume effect. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Setting items Setting contents Dynamic EQ ON : Use Dynamic EQ function. L/R CH : Adjust tonal quality for each L/R speaker pair. Setting contents Day : Low setting provides the least adjustments to previous menu Each CH : Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately. 2. Select the frequency band to be adjusted. 63Hz...
Owners Manual - English
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n You can switch audio output devices with a TV operation n You can adjust AVR-790 volume in the TV volume adjustment operation n You can perform the following points. • Is the TV or player compatible with AVR-790 and HDMI control functions, you turn the TV's power to standby, check that player • To play the TV's sound on the display lights. • The time switches as regards setting of the operations below each time is pressed. Set "HDMI Control" (vpage 28) to the connection between...
n You can switch audio output devices with a TV operation n You can adjust AVR-790 volume in the TV volume adjustment operation n You can perform the following points. • Is the TV or player compatible with AVR-790 and HDMI control functions, you turn the TV's power to standby, check that player • To play the TV's sound on the display lights. • The time switches as regards setting of the operations below each time is pressed. Set "HDMI Control" (vpage 28) to the connection between...
Owners Manual - English
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...; Set a surround mode other than "OFF". devices or connection of the unit. you are using • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then the AVR-790, the each other components operating properly? Set does not work • Batteries are being operated as indicated proper direction, following : 1. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem...
...; Set a surround mode other than "OFF". devices or connection of the unit. you are using • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then the AVR-790, the each other components operating properly? Set does not work • Batteries are being operated as indicated proper direction, following : 1. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem...
