Literature/Product Sheet
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...files • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders • Denon's high picture quality circuitry, to -use • On-Screen Display • Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for you. New model information AVR-790 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master ... entertainment for real-time volume adjustment • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ room acoustic correction system • Three Quick Select Buttons • Pre-memory remote control unit The highly versatile AVR-790 even supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz that reproduces the usual SD picture...
...files • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders • Denon's high picture quality circuitry, to -use • On-Screen Display • Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for you. New model information AVR-790 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master ... entertainment for real-time volume adjustment • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ room acoustic correction system • Three Quick Select Buttons • Pre-memory remote control unit The highly versatile AVR-790 even supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz that reproduces the usual SD picture...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... power transformers, a source of Audyssey Laboratories. Dynamic Volume combines these two functions to achieve maximum performance. • MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ room acoustic correction -Tower type microphone for more accurate measuring -Up to home theater entertainment through the addition of...State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Robust power source for each input device • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Ports In Out HDMI Component S-Video Composite (Video) Analog Audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. The AVR-790 is a trademark of...
... power transformers, a source of Audyssey Laboratories. Dynamic Volume combines these two functions to achieve maximum performance. • MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ room acoustic correction -Tower type microphone for more accurate measuring -Up to home theater entertainment through the addition of...State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Robust power source for each input device • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Ports In Out HDMI Component S-Video Composite (Video) Analog Audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. The AVR-790 is a trademark of...
Owners Manual - English
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... Display and Front Display 19 Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup 20 Making detailed settings (Manual Setup 25 Making the input settings (Input Setup 32 Playback Playing Components 38 Playing Blu-ray Disc / DVD Players 38 iPod® Playback...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 (...
... Display and Front Display 19 Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup 20 Making detailed settings (Manual Setup 25 Making the input settings (Input Setup 32 Playback Playing Components 38 Playing Blu-ray Disc / DVD Players 38 iPod® Playback...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 (...
Owners Manual - English
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...Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u i o Settings Audyssey Auto Setup (vpage 20) Manual Setup (vpage 25) b Perform "Manual Setup" as necessary. q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product. After reading 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 (...
...Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u i o Settings Audyssey Auto Setup (vpage 20) Manual Setup (vpage 25) b Perform "Manual Setup" as necessary. q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product. After reading 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 (...
Owners Manual - English
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... ee rr tt o,Qo0 ,Q0 ii yy Q2 Q2 Q3 Q3 ww Q4 Q4 Q5 Q5 Q6 Q6 Q0 Q0 AUX INPUT connectors 16) W1 SETUP MIC jack 21) W2 AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME indicator 47) W3 HD AUDIO indicator 43) W4 MASTER VOLUME indicator W5 Display W6 Remote control sensor 3) W7...
... ee rr tt o,Qo0 ,Q0 ii yy Q2 Q2 Q3 Q3 ww Q4 Q4 Q5 Q5 Q6 Q6 Q0 Q0 AUX INPUT connectors 16) W1 SETUP MIC jack 21) W2 AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME indicator 47) W3 HD AUDIO indicator 43) W4 MASTER VOLUME indicator W5 Display W6 Remote control sensor 3) W7...
Owners Manual - English
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... lights according to the reception conditions when the input source is properly tuned in. y ZONE2 indicator Lights when signals are changed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure, either the indicators' frame turns off or all the indicators turn off. Q1 Input mode indicators Q2 S.BACK indicator Lights when audio signals are...
... lights according to the reception conditions when the input source is properly tuned in. y ZONE2 indicator Lights when signals are changed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure, either the indicators' frame turns off or all the indicators turn off. Q1 Input mode indicators Q2 S.BACK indicator Lights when audio signals are...
Owners Manual - English
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...HDMI, Component video, S-Video and video) and three types of video output terminals (HDMI, Component video and video). 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 ...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 displayed ...
...HDMI, Component video, S-Video and video) and three types of video output terminals (HDMI, Component video and video). 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 ...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 displayed ...
Owners Manual - English
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...a resolution with HDMI terminals Monitor (TV) • Select the terminal to DVI-D devices that do not match the monitor's resolution. HDMI Setup (vpage 28) Make these settings related to HDMI input/output signals. • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • HDMI...output. n Settings related to 1 TV. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections The AVR-790 allows connection of inputs from up to 4 HDMI devices and output to HDMI connections Set as necessary. DVD )%.* Player 065 ...
...a resolution with HDMI terminals Monitor (TV) • Select the terminal to DVI-D devices that do not match the monitor's resolution. HDMI Setup (vpage 28) Make these settings related to HDMI input/output signals. • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • HDMI...output. n Settings related to 1 TV. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections The AVR-790 allows connection of inputs from up to 4 HDMI devices and output to HDMI connections Set as necessary. DVD )%.* Player 065 ...
Owners Manual - English
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...Lock 5-3 Antenna Aiming Description Adjust surround sound parameters. Check Audyssey Auto Setup measurement results. Adjust the playback level of 4-2 HDMI Setup detailed settings. 4-3 Audio Setup 4-4 ZONE2 Setup 4-5 Option Setup 5. Input Setup 5-1 Assign Use this source. Front Setting items Number Detailed items 1.... Audyssey Auto Setup procedure has been performed. Change input connector assignment. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Settings With the AVR-790, settings and...
...Lock 5-3 Antenna Aiming Description Adjust surround sound parameters. Check Audyssey Auto Setup measurement results. Adjust the playback level of 4-2 HDMI Setup detailed settings. 4-3 Audio Setup 4-4 ZONE2 Setup 4-5 Option Setup 5. Input Setup 5-1 Assign Use this source. Front Setting items Number Detailed items 1.... Audyssey Auto Setup procedure has been performed. Change input connector assignment. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Settings With the AVR-790, settings and...
Owners Manual - English
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... selected setting menu is displayed on the set . The currently selected item is displayed. 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 DVR 4 02...
... selected setting menu is displayed on the set . The currently selected item is displayed. 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 DVR 4 02...
Owners Manual - English
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... (L) SL : Surround speaker (L) About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to perform the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure. • Measurements are performed by these test signals will cause inaccurate readings. • Make the room as quiet...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. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights...
... (L) SL : Surround speaker (L) About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to perform the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure. • Measurements are performed by these test signals will cause inaccurate readings. • Make the room as quiet...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. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights...
Owners Manual - English
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...and disable the volume adjustment and crossover frequency setting. 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 , the sound of the surround back channel is output from the speakers... connected to the SURR. When installing the setup microphone, adjust its height so that the section where the sound is received is output from the AVR-790's SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminals can be switched to signals of the ears...
...and disable the volume adjustment and crossover frequency setting. 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 , the sound of the surround back channel is output from the speakers... connected to the SURR. When installing the setup microphone, adjust its height so that the section where the sound is received is output from the AVR-790's SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminals can be switched to signals of the ears...
Owners Manual - English
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...Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) Step 3 : Performing the Audyssey Auto Setup Procedure • The Audyssey Auto Setup function detects the presence of each speaker. • Before starting, connect and ... b Analysis takes several minutes to analysis results items, so repeat step 7. Step2:Measurement MultEQ All the measurements were finished. Auto Setup is displayed on the on -screen display while the results are completed, "All the measurements were finished." Front 9 Press i ...
...Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup) Step 3 : Performing the Audyssey Auto Setup Procedure • The Audyssey Auto Setup function detects the presence of each speaker. • Before starting, connect and ... b Analysis takes several minutes to analysis results items, so repeat step 7. Step2:Measurement MultEQ All the measurements were finished. Auto Setup is displayed on the on -screen display while the results are completed, "All the measurements were finished." Front 9 Press i ...
Owners Manual - English
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...or move it is possible that the wiring is properly connected. Error messages (examples) Caution MultEQ FMicrophone:None or Speaker :None Cause • Included setup microphone is not connected. • Not all speakers could not be sure to select "Cancel", then select "Yes" using o p. 23 Measures ... a speaker is too low. Retry Cancel [ENT]:Retry • Too much noise in the room for the new room configuration. Turn the AVR-790 off before checking the speaker connections. • If the result differs from the beginning. • For instance, If the location or direction ...
...or move it is possible that the wiring is properly connected. Error messages (examples) Caution MultEQ FMicrophone:None or Speaker :None Cause • Included setup microphone is not connected. • Not all speakers could not be sure to select "Cancel", then select "Yes" using o p. 23 Measures ... a speaker is too low. Retry Cancel [ENT]:Retry • Too much noise in the room for the new room configuration. Turn the AVR-790 off before checking the speaker connections. • If the result differs from the beginning. • For instance, If the location or direction ...
Owners Manual - English
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... to select "Parameter Check", then press . Repeat steps 2 and 3. Speaker Config. Even if the settings are changed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure is completed. 1 Press ui to switch the display between the different speakers. 4 Press . Check : Check the speaker configuration Distance ...Channel Level Check : Check the channel level Crossover Freq. Check Audyssey Auto Setup Measurement Results (Parameter Check) This is displayed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure, the Audyssey Auto Setup settings can be restored by selecting "Restore" then pressing . "Parameter Check...
... to select "Parameter Check", then press . Repeat steps 2 and 3. Speaker Config. Even if the settings are changed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure is completed. 1 Press ui to switch the display between the different speakers. 4 Press . Check : Check the speaker configuration Distance ...Channel Level Check : Check the channel level Crossover Freq. Check Audyssey Auto Setup Measurement Results (Parameter Check) This is displayed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure, the Audyssey Auto Setup settings can be restored by selecting "Restore" then pressing . "Parameter Check...
Owners Manual - English
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... set When "Front" is not connected. speaker connected to "Large". of the speaker but according • Subwoofer : Set the presence of Menu Screen Displays Speaker Setup 4-1.Speaker Setup 1.Amp Assign 2.Speaker Config. 3.Bass Setting 4.Distance 5.Channel Level 6.Crossover Freq. Setting items Setting contents Amp Assign Normal : The surround back channel audio signals...
... set When "Front" is not connected. speaker connected to "Large". of the speaker but according • Subwoofer : Set the presence of Menu Screen Displays Speaker Setup 4-1.Speaker Setup 1.Amp Assign 2.Speaker Config. 3.Bass Setting 4.Distance 5.Channel Level 6.Crossover Freq. Setting items Setting contents Amp Assign Normal : The surround back channel audio signals...
Owners Manual - English
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... / 0.00m ~ 18.00m • The speakers that can be emitted from the • Feet listening position to previous menu 26 ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signal to be reproduced by Make the settings related to always be set to...
... / 0.00m ~ 18.00m • The speakers that can be emitted from the • Feet listening position to previous menu 26 ENGLISH Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signal to be reproduced by Make the settings related to always be set to...
Owners Manual - English
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... to a higher frequency. • F or speakers set the crossover frequency to "Small", sound below set when 250Hz : Set the crossover frequency. Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting contents • A lways set to "80 Hz". When using . · 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / This can be set regardless...
... to a higher frequency. • F or speakers set the crossover frequency to "Small", sound below set when 250Hz : Set the crossover frequency. Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Setting contents • A lways set to "80 Hz". When using . · 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / This can be set regardless...
Owners Manual - English
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...Setup) Default settings are connected • The "HDMI Control" does not work when the power to the equipment is supplied constantly to the AC outlet (UNSWITCHED). Setting items Setting contents Auto Lip Sync ON : Compensated. for audio playback. HDMI Audio Out Amp : Use speakers connected to AVR-790...output. and external device turn off . to previous menu 28 devices. • For details on . standby. compatible devices from the AVR-790 (HDMI Control Function)" (vpage 49). HDMI control function. • When the "HDMI Control" setting has been changed, always turn back...
...Setup) Default settings are connected • The "HDMI Control" does not work when the power to the equipment is supplied constantly to the AC outlet (UNSWITCHED). Setting items Setting contents Auto Lip Sync ON : Compensated. for audio playback. HDMI Audio Out Amp : Use speakers connected to AVR-790...output. and external device turn off . to previous menu 28 devices. • For details on . standby. compatible devices from the AVR-790 (HDMI Control Function)" (vpage 49). HDMI control function. • When the "HDMI Control" setting has been changed, always turn back...
Owners Manual - English
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... : Select the method for setting the speakers used for which the speaker size is the recommended level. Crossover : Outputs at "Speaker Setup" (vpage 25) are underlined. surround mode setting for audio playback. NOTE • Set so that has inadequate playback capacity for ... 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. L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" settings can adequately play back low frequencies. •...
... : Select the method for setting the speakers used for which the speaker size is the recommended level. Crossover : Outputs at "Speaker Setup" (vpage 25) are underlined. surround mode setting for audio playback. NOTE • Set so that has inadequate playback capacity for ... 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. L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" settings can adequately play back low frequencies. •...