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However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by DENON may cause undesired operation. 2. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. Modification not expressly approved by one or more of product or an experienced radio/TV technician ... the unit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to distribute this type of the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual, meets FCC requirements. PRODUCT This product complies with the unit. • Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et un diluant...
However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by DENON may cause undesired operation. 2. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. Modification not expressly approved by one or more of product or an experienced radio/TV technician ... the unit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to distribute this type of the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual, meets FCC requirements. PRODUCT This product complies with the unit. • Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et un diluant...
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...the Surround Mode 42 q Playing sources according to the sources' audio signal format/ number of channels (Standard Playback 42 w Playing in a DENON original surround mode 43 e Direct Playback 43 r Stereo Playback 44 t Playing the Pure Direct mode 44 Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (Parameter... Making the MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume settings (Audyssey Settings 46 Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer (Manual EQ 47 Restoring compressed audio to nearly pre-compressed conditions for playback (RESTORER 48 Adjusting the audio delay time while watching the ...
...the Surround Mode 42 q Playing sources according to the sources' audio signal format/ number of channels (Standard Playback 42 w Playing in a DENON original surround mode 43 e Direct Playback 43 r Stereo Playback 44 t Playing the Pure Direct mode 44 Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (Parameter... Making the MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume settings (Audyssey Settings 46 Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer (Manual EQ 47 Restoring compressed audio to nearly pre-compressed conditions for playback (RESTORER 48 Adjusting the audio delay time while watching the ...
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... necessary. To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product. 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. Connections Installing/Setting...
... necessary. To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product. 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. Connections Installing/Setting...
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... in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in humming or noise. Doing so can result in this owner's manual. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections n Connection Flow Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10) Connecting the Speakers (vpage...
... in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in humming or noise. Doing so can result in this owner's manual. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Connections n Connection Flow Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10) Connecting the Speakers (vpage...
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... connected. When a menu is displayed, the picture switches to the one being played. • Status display: Displayed. Video devices AVR-790 Monitor (TV) Output HDMI connector Component video connectors S-Video connector Video connector Input (IN) HDMI connector Component video connectors S-Video connector...screen • Status display screen When the input source is 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...
... connected. When a menu is displayed, the picture switches to the one being played. • Status display: Displayed. Video devices AVR-790 Monitor (TV) Output HDMI connector Component video connectors S-Video connector Video connector Input (IN) HDMI connector Component video connectors S-Video connector...screen • Status display screen When the input source is 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...
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... Front Setting items Number Detailed items 1. Parameter 1-1 Surround Parameter Adjust various audio parameters. 1-2 Tone Control 1-3 Audyssey Settings 1-4 Manual EQ 1-5 RESTORER 1-6 Audio Delay 2. Information 2-1 Status Show information about audio input signals. Adjust tonal quality for the Quick ... reception limits. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Settings With the AVR-790, settings and operations for most functions can be set once Set these items are entered and the settings ...
... Front Setting items Number Detailed items 1. Parameter 1-1 Surround Parameter Adjust various audio parameters. 1-2 Tone Control 1-3 Audyssey Settings 1-4 Manual EQ 1-5 RESTORER 1-6 Audio Delay 2. Information 2-1 Status Show information about audio input signals. Adjust tonal quality for the Quick ... reception limits. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Settings With the AVR-790, settings and operations for most functions can be set once Set these items are entered and the settings ...
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... q Default? :• No w q : Press i to select "Default", then press to DVD •¡ DVD - n Top menu display On-screen Display w q MENU 1.Parameter 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup e n Display when changing settings [ENT]:Select q 5-1-1.Input Assign HDMI Digi Comp DVD 1 C1 1 HDP TV w2 01 SAT/CBL 3 C2 VCR/iPod...
... q Default? :• No w q : Press i to select "Default", then press to DVD •¡ DVD - n Top menu display On-screen Display w q MENU 1.Parameter 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup e n Display when changing settings [ENT]:Select q 5-1-1.Input Assign HDMI Digi Comp DVD 1 C1 1 HDP TV w2 01 SAT/CBL 3 C2 VCR/iPod...
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...changing these settings as necessary. If "Subwoofer" is set to "No", "Front" is set to "Small", "Subwoofer" can be set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the various audio, video and display settings. to the ZONE2 : The ZONE2 audio signals are output. based on ... set to "Large". Speaker Config. 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 change the settings made with the...
...changing these settings as necessary. If "Subwoofer" is set to "No", "Front" is set to "Small", "Subwoofer" can be set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the various audio, video and display settings. to the ZONE2 : The ZONE2 audio signals are output. based on ... set to "Large". Speaker Config. 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 change the settings made with the...
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... surround back speakers. • 1sp : Use only one surround back speaker. Set the value that is other than 6.0 meters (20 feet). ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signal to be set when "Speaker Config." - • LFE+Main : Add the low...
... surround back speakers. • 1sp : Use only one surround back speaker. Set the value that is other than 6.0 meters (20 feet). ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signal to be set when "Speaker Config." - • LFE+Main : Add the low...
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... the setting : Return to be set output from the sound output. Default : Reset all the surround modes. The cut from the subwoofer. Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting contents • A lways set for the different surround modes, use the operation see "Adjust the volume of the test tones begins while the...
... the setting : Return to be set output from the sound output. Default : Reset all the surround modes. The cut from the subwoofer. Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting contents • A lways set for the different surround modes, use the operation see "Adjust the volume of the test tones begins while the...
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...connected device to check the settings. HDMI Audio Out Amp : Use speakers connected to "ON". compatible devices from the AVR-790 (HDMI Control Function)"). Automatic compensation OFF : Not compensated. Set the HDMI connector for audio playback. The power of ...When the HDMI control function is supplied constantly to the respective. to previous menu 28 device. ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Power Off Control ON:Switched. Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel ...
...connected device to check the settings. HDMI Audio Out Amp : Use speakers connected to "ON". compatible devices from the AVR-790 (HDMI Control Function)"). Automatic compensation OFF : Not compensated. Set the HDMI connector for audio playback. The power of ...When the HDMI control function is supplied constantly to the respective. to previous menu 28 device. ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Power Off Control ON:Switched. Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel ...
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...surround mode setting for which the speaker size is performed. • Equalizer settings for OFF : Do not memorize settings. L/R / Audyssey Flat / Manual Set so that the "Audyssey Byp. Set the playback level of the +10dB / +5dB / 0dB : Select the level according to the ...PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does not change each channel. • -12.0dB ~ +12.0dB(0.0dB) Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Auto Surround Mode ON : Memorize settings. direct and stereo playback modes. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone...
...surround mode setting for which the speaker size is performed. • Equalizer settings for OFF : Do not memorize settings. L/R / Audyssey Flat / Manual Set so that the "Audyssey Byp. Set the playback level of the +10dB / +5dB / 0dB : Select the level according to the ...PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does not change each channel. • -12.0dB ~ +12.0dB(0.0dB) Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Auto Surround Mode ON : Memorize settings. direct and stereo playback modes. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone...
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... the screensaver if no operation is performed displays on . • -80dB(1) ~ +18dB(99) : The volume is adjusted to use this source. ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Making other settings (Option Setup) Default settings are underlined. NOTE • The currently selected input source cannot be selected using . Power On Level Last...
... the screensaver if no operation is performed displays on . • -80dB(1) ~ +18dB(99) : The volume is adjusted to use this source. ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Making other settings (Option Setup) Default settings are underlined. NOTE • The currently selected input source cannot be selected using . Power On Level Last...
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... (When "Operation" is selected to "Play".) • Father / Mother / Son / Daughter / Brother / Sister / Grandfather / Grandmother / Me (When "Operation" is selected to "For".) Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Quick Select Name Default : The changed . • The types of the Quick Select setting you attempt to operate related settings...
... (When "Operation" is selected to "Play".) • Father / Mother / Son / Daughter / Brother / Sister / Grandfather / Grandmother / Me (When "Operation" is selected to "For".) Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Quick Select Name Default : The changed . • The types of the Quick Select setting you attempt to operate related settings...
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... the character you do not want to a Preset Memory (Preset Name) Default settings are underlined. to a preset This can be switched by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. This can skip the preset memory blocks (A to change . 3.
... the character you do not want to a Preset Memory (Preset Name) Default settings are underlined. to a preset This can be switched by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. This can skip the preset memory blocks (A to change . 3.
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... your most popular programming among both services. Front See overleaf 40 Satellite Radio is to be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in manually. • When tuning in Alaska and Hawaii. Playing Components Family friendly packages are not available to change . and Canadian customers can be ...the name of XM" programming to your XM tuner or "The Best of the track and artist are required to SIRIUS, U.S. qTo tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press to turn off the display's "AUTO" indicator, then use to select the station you can be preset so that may apply....
... your most popular programming among both services. Front See overleaf 40 Satellite Radio is to be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in manually. • When tuning in Alaska and Hawaii. Playing Components Family friendly packages are not available to change . and Canadian customers can be ...the name of XM" programming to your XM tuner or "The Best of the track and artist are required to SIRIUS, U.S. qTo tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press to turn off the display's "AUTO" indicator, then use to select the station you can be preset so that may apply....
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... Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of speakers measured, only " " lights. • This can be selected. • W hen using EXT. NOTE Manual : Apply frequency response set with "Manual EQ" (vpage 47). • "MultEQ" and "Manual OFF : The "MultEQ" equalizer cannot be set when "Dynamic EQ" (vpage 47) is set to "OFF". and off. parameter settings...
... Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of speakers measured, only " " lights. • This can be selected. • W hen using EXT. NOTE Manual : Apply frequency response set with "Manual EQ" (vpage 47). • "MultEQ" and "Manual OFF : The "MultEQ" equalizer cannot be set when "Dynamic EQ" (vpage 47) is set to "OFF". and off. parameter settings...
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... to pop, rock music and other than average sounds. the individual speakers. L/R CH : Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer (Manual EQ) Default settings are underlined. "Base Curve Copy" is set when "Dynamic EQ" (vpage 47) is displayed after the Audyssey Auto Setup ...Setting items Setting Set Dynamic Volume effect. Copy the MultEQ "Audyssey No : Do not copy. Default Yes : Reset to previous menu Reset the "Manual EQ" No : Do not reset to "OFF", "Dynamic Volume" is set by pressing . Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control...
... to pop, rock music and other than average sounds. the individual speakers. L/R CH : Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer (Manual EQ) Default settings are underlined. "Base Curve Copy" is set when "Dynamic EQ" (vpage 47) is displayed after the Audyssey Auto Setup ...Setting items Setting Set Dynamic Volume effect. Copy the MultEQ "Audyssey No : Do not copy. Default Yes : Reset to previous menu Reset the "Manual EQ" No : Do not reset to "OFF", "Dynamic Volume" is set by pressing . Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control...
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...b Carry out Steps 1 and 2 should any of the equipment be unplugged. 3 Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to the AVR-790. 4 Switch the AVR-790 input to the HDMI input source and check if the picture from amp" in the MAIN ZONE, the power also turns off . The... volume adjustment operation n You can switch AVR-790 input source through linkage to TV input switching n When playing the player, the AVR-790 input function switches to the function of that the power of connected devices. b Please refer to the owner's manual as shown below be performed, the interlocking...
...b Carry out Steps 1 and 2 should any of the equipment be unplugged. 3 Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to the AVR-790. 4 Switch the AVR-790 input to the HDMI input source and check if the picture from amp" in the MAIN ZONE, the power also turns off . The... volume adjustment operation n You can switch AVR-790 input source through linkage to TV input switching n When playing the player, the AVR-790 input function switches to the function of that the power of connected devices. b Please refer to the owner's manual as shown below be performed, the interlocking...
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... time. Refer to the included list of preset codes. The numbers are of makes listed in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of manufacture, this manual). b For details, refer to "DVD/ HDP". • The preset memory can be preset. NOTE Depending on the model and year of...RETURN Press and hold Once Page search Browse/Remote mode switching mode switching z2 Return z1 : This operation is possible when using a DENON ASD-3N or ASD-3W Control Dock for iPod. 52 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications and ...
... time. Refer to the included list of preset codes. The numbers are of makes listed in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of manufacture, this manual). b For details, refer to "DVD/ HDP". • The preset memory can be preset. NOTE Depending on the model and year of...RETURN Press and hold Once Page search Browse/Remote mode switching mode switching z2 Return z1 : This operation is possible when using a DENON ASD-3N or ASD-3W Control Dock for iPod. 52 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications and ...