Literature/Product Sheet
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...-ready Expandability • Power Amp Assign function, for versatility in using the AVR-790 for different purposes The AVR-790 supports up to HD (high definition) quality. Or by the Blu-ray disc format. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa... high channels (FLH/FRH). The power transformers, a source of correcting different signal levels for each input device • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Ports In Out HDMI Component S-Video Composite (Video) Analog Audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. Dynamic Volume combines these...
...-ready Expandability • Power Amp Assign function, for versatility in using the AVR-790 for different purposes The AVR-790 supports up to HD (high definition) quality. Or by the Blu-ray disc format. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa... high channels (FLH/FRH). The power transformers, a source of correcting different signal levels for each input device • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Ports In Out HDMI Component S-Video Composite (Video) Analog Audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. Dynamic Volume combines these...
Owners Manual - English
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... the Power On (vpage 17) ENGLISH Important Information Connections for the individual items. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Cables Used for subwoofer) Speaker connections Stereo pin-plug cable Pin-plug cable Component video connections S-Video connections Video connections Speaker cables Video cables (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video...
... the Power On (vpage 17) ENGLISH Important Information Connections for the individual items. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Cables Used for subwoofer) Speaker connections Stereo pin-plug cable Pin-plug cable Component video connections S-Video connections Video connections Speaker cables Video cables (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video...
Owners Manual - English
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...730; z4: 110˚ Surround Surround back speaker speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards z 4 Subwoofer Monitor z2 z 3 z1 Point slightly downwards Front height speaker Front speaker Surround speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm GAs seen ...simultaneously. Below we introduce examples of surround playback. • Decide on the surround modes to be played on the AVR-790 before making connections and settings. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Installing/Setting the...
...730; z4: 110˚ Surround Surround back speaker speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards z 4 Subwoofer Monitor z2 z 3 z1 Point slightly downwards Front height speaker Front speaker Surround speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm GAs seen ...simultaneously. Below we introduce examples of surround playback. • Decide on the surround modes to be played on the AVR-790 before making connections and settings. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Installing/Setting the...
Owners Manual - English
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...state, and the power indicator will rise, and the protection circuit might be switched to thinking that the AVR-790 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is good. Even if there are connected. Protection circuit If the... b For connections, see "Amp Assign" (vpage 25). BACK/AMP ASSIGN Speaker connections Example of speaker installation Normal Surround back speakers Connecting the Speakers Subwoofer with the surrounding ventilation and connections, in the event of 0.5 secs. b Set "Surround Back" (vpage 26) to "1spkr". (6.1) Surround speakers...
...state, and the power indicator will rise, and the protection circuit might be switched to thinking that the AVR-790 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is good. Even if there are connected. Protection circuit If the... b For connections, see "Amp Assign" (vpage 25). BACK/AMP ASSIGN Speaker connections Example of speaker installation Normal Surround back speakers Connecting the Speakers Subwoofer with the surrounding ventilation and connections, in the event of 0.5 secs. b Set "Surround Back" (vpage 26) to "1spkr". (6.1) Surround speakers...
Owners Manual - English
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...Even if the listening environment is small as shown in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. NOTE • Loud test sounds may be affected by placing the calibrated microphone successively at multiple positions throughout the ... n When using Surround Back Speakers GExample qH GExample wH FL SW C FR FL SW C FR FHL : Front height speaker (L) FL : Front speaker (L) SW : Subwoofer C : Center speaker FR : Front speaker (R) FHR : Front height speaker (R) SR : Surround speaker (R) SBR : Surround back speaker (R) SBL : Surround back speaker...
...Even if the listening environment is small as shown in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. NOTE • Loud test sounds may be affected by placing the calibrated microphone successively at multiple positions throughout the ... n When using Surround Back Speakers GExample qH GExample wH FL SW C FR FL SW C FR FHL : Front height speaker (L) FL : Front speaker (L) SW : Subwoofer C : Center speaker FR : Front speaker (R) FHR : Front height speaker (R) SR : Surround speaker (R) SBR : Surround back speaker (R) SBL : Surround back speaker...
Owners Manual - English
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Set the TV's input to the AVR-790. 3 Turn on the AVR-790's power. (vpage 17 "Turning the Power On") 4 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on a tripod or stand and install it at the main listening position. n When using a subwoofer without a direct mode Make the following settings:... channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR. Front Bi-Amp : The sound of the surround back channel is output from the AVR-790's SURR. n To cancel Audyssey Auto Setup Use ui to select "Cancel", then use o p to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminals...
Set the TV's input to the AVR-790. 3 Turn on the AVR-790's power. (vpage 17 "Turning the Power On") 4 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on a tripod or stand and install it at the main listening position. n When using a subwoofer without a direct mode Make the following settings:... channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR. Front Bi-Amp : The sound of the surround back channel is output from the AVR-790's SURR. n To cancel Audyssey Auto Setup Use ui to select "Cancel", then use o p to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminals...
Owners Manual - English
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...the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Step2:Measurement MultEQ All the measurements were finished. b Subwoofers or other speakers may be erased. is complete, "Storing complete. Step4:Check The measurement result MultEQ confirmation screen is possible to... 12 Disconnect the setup microphone from the AVR790. "Storing Please wait..." Step1:Speaker Detection MultEQ Front Sp. :Yes Center Sp. :Yes Subwoofer :Yes Surround Sp. :Yes S.Back Sp. :Yes :2sp Next Retry [ENT]:Next 3 Once you to analysis results items, so ...
...the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Step2:Measurement MultEQ All the measurements were finished. b Subwoofers or other speakers may be erased. is complete, "Storing complete. Step4:Check The measurement result MultEQ confirmation screen is possible to... 12 Disconnect the setup microphone from the AVR790. "Storing Please wait..." Step1:Speaker Detection MultEQ Front Sp. :Yes Center Sp. :Yes Subwoofer :Yes Surround Sp. :Yes S.Back Sp. :Yes :2sp Next Retry [ENT]:Next 3 Once you to analysis results items, so ...
Owners Manual - English
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...configuration. n To perform the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure again Press ui to select "Cancel", then select "Yes" using o p. 23 Turn the AVR-790 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning. • For instance, If the location or direction of the ...altered, the Audyssey Auto Setup should be performed again to ensure the correct EQ solution for accurate measurements to be made . • Speaker or subwoofer sound is not connected. • Not all speakers could not be detected. · The front R speaker were not properly detected. ·...
...configuration. n To perform the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure again Press ui to select "Cancel", then select "Yes" using o p. 23 Turn the AVR-790 off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning. • For instance, If the location or direction of the ...altered, the Audyssey Auto Setup should be performed again to ensure the correct EQ solution for accurate measurements to be made . • Speaker or subwoofer sound is not connected. • Not all speakers could not be detected. · The front R speaker were not properly detected. ·...
Owners Manual - English
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...• Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately play back low and size. to the low frequency • Yes : Use a subwoofer. The set to Select "Large" or "Small" not according to the physical size "Small", the "Center" setting automatically switches to "Small". BACK/...front speakers. speaker connected to the Front Bi-Amp : The bi-amp audio signals are underlined. of the speaker but according • Subwoofer : Set the presence of a large speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for low frequencies. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote ...
...• Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately play back low and size. to the low frequency • Yes : Use a subwoofer. The set to Select "Large" or "Small" not according to the physical size "Small", the "Center" setting automatically switches to "Small". BACK/...front speakers. speaker connected to the Front Bi-Amp : The bi-amp audio signals are underlined. of the speaker but according • Subwoofer : Set the presence of a large speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for low frequencies. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote ...
Owners Manual - English
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... reproduction capabilities based on the "Amp Assign" (vpage 25) and "Speaker Config." (vpage 25) settings. • Default settings : Front/Center/Subwoofer/Front Height : 3.6 meters (12 feet) Surround/Surr. frequencies. (bass reproduction capability) • Small : Use of distance. "Large" is...NOTE Select "Large" or "Small" not according to "Yes". ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signal to be emitted from the surround back L terminal. • "Large" is not displayed when "Surround...
... reproduction capabilities based on the "Amp Assign" (vpage 25) and "Speaker Config." (vpage 25) settings. • Default settings : Front/Center/Subwoofer/Front Height : 3.6 meters (12 feet) Surround/Surr. frequencies. (bass reproduction capability) • Small : Use of distance. "Large" is...NOTE Select "Large" or "Small" not according to "Yes". ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signal to be emitted from the surround back L terminal. • "Large" is not displayed when "Surround...
Owners Manual - English
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...) can be set. · When "LFE+Main" is set frequency, each speaker. FHL (Front Height L)/ FHR (Front Height R)/ SW (Subwoofer) : Select the speaker. reproduction capabilities of the test tones begins while the muting mode is selected, speakers can be set when 250Hz : Set the... crossover frequency. "Speaker Config." - Crossover Frequency Crossover : Outputs at below set , the muting mode is output from the 250Hz subwoofer. Set the volume of the test FL (Front L)/ C (Center)/ FR (Front R)/ SR (Surround R)/ tone to be set to "-12dB", ...
...) can be set. · When "LFE+Main" is set frequency, each speaker. FHL (Front Height L)/ FHR (Front Height R)/ SW (Subwoofer) : Select the speaker. reproduction capabilities of the test tones begins while the muting mode is selected, speakers can be set when 250Hz : Set the... crossover frequency. "Speaker Config." - Crossover Frequency Crossover : Outputs at below set , the muting mode is output from the 250Hz subwoofer. Set the volume of the test FL (Front L)/ C (Center)/ FR (Front R)/ SR (Surround R)/ tone to be set to "-12dB", ...
Owners Manual - English
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... Distance FR : Select the speaker you want to set, and set the CH Level. SW : Set the presence of a subwoofer. • Yes : Use a subwoofer. • No : Select when a subwoofer is the recommended level. Crossover : Outputs at "Speaker Setup" (vpage 25) are applied. • Custom : Make separate settings...front speaker size. • Large : Use of the +10dB / +5dB / 0dB : Select the level according to previous menu according to the subwoofer signal and output it. L/R / Audyssey Flat / Manual Set so that the "Audyssey Byp. direct and stereo playback modes. SW Mode : Select ...
... Distance FR : Select the speaker you want to set, and set the CH Level. SW : Set the presence of a subwoofer. • Yes : Use a subwoofer. • No : Select when a subwoofer is the recommended level. Crossover : Outputs at "Speaker Setup" (vpage 25) are applied. • Custom : Make separate settings...front speaker size. • Large : Use of the +10dB / +5dB / 0dB : Select the level according to previous menu according to the subwoofer signal and output it. L/R / Audyssey Flat / Manual Set so that the "Audyssey Byp. direct and stereo playback modes. SW Mode : Select ...
Owners Manual - English
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... 44 "Adjusting the Sound Field Effects") See overleaf 8 Front 2 Turn on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. 5 Use to the AVR-790. GVariable rangeH - - - -80.0dB ~ 18.0dB ※ The variable range differs according to "MAIN". w Assign the control dock for playback. ... n Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts (vpage 39) n Listening to the operating instructions of the TV, subwoofer and player. ② Set the TV's input to the AVR-790. ③ Load the disc in a DENON original surround mode (vpage 43) e Direct Playback (vpage 43) r Stereo Playback (vpage 44) ...
... 44 "Adjusting the Sound Field Effects") See overleaf 8 Front 2 Turn on the player (language setting, subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand. 5 Use to the AVR-790. GVariable rangeH - - - -80.0dB ~ 18.0dB ※ The variable range differs according to "MAIN". w Assign the control dock for playback. ... n Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts (vpage 39) n Listening to the operating instructions of the TV, subwoofer and player. ② Set the TV's input to the AVR-790. ③ Load the disc in a DENON original surround mode (vpage 43) e Direct Playback (vpage 43) r Stereo Playback (vpage 44) ...
Owners Manual - English
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Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. 1 Select the input source by pressing and play the source (vpage 38). Rear • To cancel, press again. • The channel level and surround parameters ...
Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. 1 Select the input source by pressing and play the source (vpage 38). Rear • To cancel, press again. • The channel level and surround parameters ...
Owners Manual - English
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..." and "Manual OFF : The "MultEQ" equalizer cannot be set when "Dynamic EQ" (vpage 47) is set to "ON". Subwoofer ON : The subwoofer is not used. ON and OFF. The tone cannot be set at • When "Audyssey", "Audyssey Byp. Corrects the... frequency Audyssey Byp.L/R : Optimize frequency response of speakers except response of all speakers to "OFF". Turn subwoofer output on OFF : The subwoofer is used . Adjusting the tone (Tone Control) Default settings are changed "MultEQ" is attenuated. Treble Adjusts the frequencies...
..." and "Manual OFF : The "MultEQ" equalizer cannot be set when "Dynamic EQ" (vpage 47) is set to "ON". Subwoofer ON : The subwoofer is not used. ON and OFF. The tone cannot be set at • When "Audyssey", "Audyssey Byp. Corrects the... frequency Audyssey Byp.L/R : Optimize frequency response of speakers except response of all speakers to "OFF". Turn subwoofer output on OFF : The subwoofer is used . Adjusting the tone (Tone Control) Default settings are changed "MultEQ" is attenuated. Treble Adjusts the frequencies...
Owners Manual - English
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... the channel level either according to the playback sources or to the lowest value is disconnected. • The fader function does not affect the subwoofer. • The fader can be adjusted until "Memory" Front GQuick Select DefaultsH Input Source Quick Select 1 DVD Quick Select 2 SAT/CBL ...also allows you adjust (fade) the sound from all the settings shown in , the headphones settings screen appears. b In the case of a subwoofer, reducing the volume when it is also possible to save. Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers (Fader Function) This function lets you to ...
... the channel level either according to the playback sources or to the lowest value is disconnected. • The fader function does not affect the subwoofer. • The fader can be adjusted until "Memory" Front GQuick Select DefaultsH Input Source Quick Select 1 DVD Quick Select 2 SAT/CBL ...also allows you adjust (fade) the sound from all the settings shown in , the headphones settings screen appears. b In the case of a subwoofer, reducing the volume when it is also possible to save. Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers (Fader Function) This function lets you to ...
Owners Manual - English
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... adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) LFE z2 AFDM z1 SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Delay time Subwoofer A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (30 ms) A A A DRC z3 S (Auto) A S (Auto) A A S (Auto) S (Auto) A A A A S (Auto) A A A A A A A A A A 57 Mode Room Size Effect S (0dB) A A A A A A S (0dB) S (ON) S A A A A S (0dB) A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (0dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema) A A A A S S (NOTE2...
... adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) LFE z2 AFDM z1 SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Delay time Subwoofer A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (30 ms) A A A DRC z3 S (Auto) A S (Auto) A A S (Auto) S (Auto) A A A A S (Auto) A A A A A A A A A A 57 Mode Room Size Effect S (0dB) A A A A A A S (0dB) S (ON) S A A A A S (0dB) A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (0dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema) A A A A S S (NOTE2...
Owners Manual - English
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... operating instructions. • Blu-ray Disc player is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. Picture cannot be copied. • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-790, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button on the main unit or...than "OFF". • Surround mode not set to "No". • The subwoofer is • Use a DTS-compatible player. mode. • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on a DVR. not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-790's "Decode Mode" • Set to a mode • Select a surround...
... operating instructions. • Blu-ray Disc player is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. Picture cannot be copied. • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-790, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button on the main unit or...than "OFF". • Surround mode not set to "No". • The subwoofer is • Use a DTS-compatible player. mode. • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on a DVR. not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-790's "Decode Mode" • Set to a mode • Select a surround...