Literature/Product Sheet
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...Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and 1080p HD Video that enhances your level of entertainment enjoyment The AVR-790 is a 7.1-channel A/V surround receiver that reproduces surround sound with a vertical dimension in the front. Features New ...Denon technologies such as Direct Mechanical Ground Construction and Minimum Signal Paths that reproduces the usual SD picture quality of DVD and other features include an easy-to enhance enjoyment of existing DVDs Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability • Sirius satellite radio ready • Power amplifier assign for zone...
...Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and 1080p HD Video that enhances your level of entertainment enjoyment The AVR-790 is a 7.1-channel A/V surround receiver that reproduces surround sound with a vertical dimension in the front. Features New ...Denon technologies such as Direct Mechanical Ground Construction and Minimum Signal Paths that reproduces the usual SD picture quality of DVD and other features include an easy-to enhance enjoyment of existing DVDs Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability • Sirius satellite radio ready • Power amplifier assign for zone...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1 TEL: 905-475-4085 ca.denon.com *Design and specifications are just some of the ways you can arrange the AVR-790's amps to suit various listening styles. Digital video signals are connected to the AVR-790. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is a registered trademark and the DTS...) for surround playback defined by assigning the SBL/ SBR power amp to Zone 2, you can enjoy multi-room audio playback, or to achieve higher-quality sound for 2-channel stereo playback, you can configure the AVR-790 for front bi-amp operation. This means that the 480i/480p (SD-...
...Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1 TEL: 905-475-4085 ca.denon.com *Design and specifications are just some of the ways you can arrange the AVR-790's amps to suit various listening styles. Digital video signals are connected to the AVR-790. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is a registered trademark and the DTS...) for surround playback defined by assigning the SBL/ SBR power amp to Zone 2, you can enjoy multi-room audio playback, or to achieve higher-quality sound for 2-channel stereo playback, you can configure the AVR-790 for front bi-amp operation. This means that the 480i/480p (SD-...
Owners Manual - English
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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...time (Sleep Timer Function 49 Adjust the volume of the different speakers 50 Saving frequently used settings (Quick Select Function 50 MAIN ZONE settings 50 ZONE2 settings 50 Various memory functions 50 Playing 2-Channel Sound in ZONE2 (multizone function 51 Operating the Connected Devices ...
...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...time (Sleep Timer Function 49 Adjust the volume of the different speakers 50 Saving frequently used settings (Quick Select Function 50 MAIN ZONE settings 50 ZONE2 settings 50 Various memory functions 50 Playing 2-Channel Sound in ZONE2 (multizone function 51 Operating the Connected Devices ...
Owners Manual - English
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...; Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (vpage 44) ENGLISH 2 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. After reading them, be sure to playback on the AVR-790 in the order shown below. Connections Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10) ⇩ Connecting...
...; Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (vpage 44) ENGLISH 2 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. After reading them, be sure to playback on the AVR-790 in the order shown below. Connections Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10) ⇩ Connecting...
Owners Manual - English
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...in noise. b Note b b b Wall About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-790, the included remote control unit (RC1117) can also be sure to unplug the power cord ... parts inside of batteries. • Do not attempt to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 52) NOTE • Replace...unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the...
...in noise. b Note b b b Wall About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-790, the included remote control unit (RC1117) can also be sure to unplug the power cord ... parts inside of batteries. • Do not attempt to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 52) NOTE • Replace...unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the...
Owners Manual - English
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...) W8 SOURCE MODE SELECT button 38) W9 DIMMER button 31) E0 STATUS button 48) n Buttons that function in parentheses ( ). Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Front Panel W8 o W7 W6 W5 W4 W3W2 Button that function in the same way...
...) W8 SOURCE MODE SELECT button 38) W9 DIMMER button 31) E0 STATUS button 48) n Buttons that function in parentheses ( ). Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Front Panel W8 o W7 W6 W5 W4 W3W2 Button that function in the same way...
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..." , "Dynamic EQ", "Dynamic Volume" operation bW hen speaker settings are being output from the surround back speakers (vpage 26). Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Display Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i u qw e rt y q Decoder indicators The indicator for the currently operating decoder lights...
..." , "Dynamic EQ", "Dynamic Volume" operation bW hen speaker settings are being output from the surround back speakers (vpage 26). Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Display Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i u qw e rt y q Decoder indicators The indicator for the currently operating decoder lights...
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... Q7 Tuner operation buttons 40) Q8 MULTEQ button 46) W6 Q9 Number buttons (0 ~ 9, +10 52) W0 MAIN ZONE power buttons 17) Operable devices AVR-790 (MAIN ZONE) iPod AVR-790 (ZONE2) W7 W1 INPUT MODE button 34) W8 W2 SLEEP TIMER button 49) W3 VIDEO SELECT button 34) W4 RESTORER... Operations possible by remote w Indicator 52) control e Power buttons 17) r QUICK SELECT buttons 50) t SOURCE SELECT button 38) n Operations on the AVR-790 n Operations on the back panel may operate when the back lid is pressed. o SEARCH button 39) Q0 DEVICE SELECT switches 38, 52) • ...
... Q7 Tuner operation buttons 40) Q8 MULTEQ button 46) W6 Q9 Number buttons (0 ~ 9, +10 52) W0 MAIN ZONE power buttons 17) Operable devices AVR-790 (MAIN ZONE) iPod AVR-790 (ZONE2) W7 W1 INPUT MODE button 34) W8 W2 SLEEP TIMER button 49) W3 VIDEO SELECT button 34) W4 RESTORER... Operations possible by remote w Indicator 52) control e Power buttons 17) r QUICK SELECT buttons 50) t SOURCE SELECT button 38) n Operations on the AVR-790 n Operations on the back panel may operate when the back lid is pressed. o SEARCH button 39) Q0 DEVICE SELECT switches 38, 52) • ...
Owners Manual - English
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... operating instructions of connections suited for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described 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 11) Connecting Devices (vpage 12) Connecting Devices...
... operating instructions of connections suited for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described 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 11) Connecting Devices (vpage 12) Connecting Devices...
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... component video terminal pictures. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Important Information Converting Input video signals for Output (Video Conversion Function) The AVR-790 is exclusively for use with a Control Dock for iPod. ...video, S-Video and video) and three types of video signal input to the S-Video or video terminals. Video devices AVR-790 Monitor (TV) Output HDMI connector Component video connectors S-Video connector Video connector Input (IN) HDMI connector Component video connectors...
... component video terminal pictures. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Important Information Converting Input video signals for Output (Video Conversion Function) The AVR-790 is exclusively for use with a Control Dock for iPod. ...video, S-Video and video) and three types of video signal input to the S-Video or video terminals. Video devices AVR-790 Monitor (TV) Output HDMI connector Component video connectors S-Video connector Video connector Input (IN) HDMI connector Component video connectors...
Owners Manual - English
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... of speaker layouts. a Determine the Speaker Layout. 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 Speakers • The...
... of speaker layouts. a Determine the Speaker Layout. 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 Speakers • The...
Owners Manual - English
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... to the standby state. The signals output from the AVR-790's SURR. 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 protection circuit will flash red at 2 second intervals. In this case, please switch off . Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers s S et the "Amp Assign" Mode According to thinking that specified (...
... to the standby state. The signals output from the AVR-790's SURR. 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 protection circuit will flash red at 2 second intervals. In this case, please switch off . Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers s S et the "Amp Assign" Mode According to thinking that specified (...
Owners Manual - English
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... connected, video signals are trademarks or registered trademarks of "High Definition Multimedia Interface". Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and ... About bi-amp connections These connections make for higher quality playback sound with natural, vivid colors. Front speakers qw (L) AVR-790 q w (R) Connecting Devices Connecting Devices Equipped with total accuracy. "HDMI", "HDMI logo" and "High-Definition Multimedia ...
... connected, video signals are trademarks or registered trademarks of "High Definition Multimedia Interface". Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and ... About bi-amp connections These connections make for higher quality playback sound with natural, vivid colors. Front speakers qw (L) AVR-790 q w (R) Connecting Devices Connecting Devices Equipped with total accuracy. "HDMI", "HDMI logo" and "High-Definition Multimedia ...
Owners Manual - English
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.... For instructions on HDMI connections, see "Converting input video signals for connection to other devices with HDMI cables, also connect the AVR-790 and TV using a cable other than one on which the HDMI logo is connected, use and connect the device. • ...HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product). • When the AVR-790 is output when connected 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...
.... For instructions on HDMI connections, see "Converting input video signals for connection to other devices with HDMI cables, also connect the AVR-790 and TV using a cable other than one on which the HDMI logo is connected, use and connect the device. • ...HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product). • When the AVR-790 is output when connected 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...
Owners Manual - English
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...player / DVD player 7*%&0 "6%*0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR ENGLISH Control dock for iPod® Use a DENON control dock for iPod A"S4D%-3N/o·rͨ A"S4D%-3W8 LR LR RL LR RL Set as necessary Set this to assign the iPod ...is assigned. "Assign" (vpage 33) Set as necessary Set this to change the input signal to the AVR-790. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Playback Components Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player Select the terminal to the VCR...
...player / DVD player 7*%&0 "6%*0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR ENGLISH Control dock for iPod® Use a DENON control dock for iPod A"S4D%-3N/o·rͨ A"S4D%-3W8 LR LR RL LR RL Set as necessary Set this to assign the iPod ...is assigned. "Assign" (vpage 33) Set as necessary Set this to change the input signal to the AVR-790. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Playback Components Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player Select the terminal to the VCR...
Owners Manual - English
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..." (vpage 33) NOTE • To record video signals through the AVR-790, use the same type of video cable for connection between the AVR-790 and the player as the cable used for connection between the AVR-790 and the recorder. Video cassette recorder "6%*0 "6%*0 */ -3 7*%&0 7*%&0 065... "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals" on page 12. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone...
..." (vpage 33) NOTE • To record video signals through the AVR-790, use the same type of video cable for connection between the AVR-790 and the player as the cable used for connection between the AVR-790 and the recorder. Video cassette recorder "6%*0 "6%*0 */ -3 7*%&0 7*%&0 065... "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals" on page 12. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone...
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... Tuner. and its subsidiaries. SIRIUSConnect Home Tuner b W hen connecting digital audio Component with HDMI terminals SIRIUS Connector • The AVR-790 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. IN) terminal, set "Input Mode" (vpage 34) on the rear panel....the north EAST or northwest, either through a window or outside and point it straight up. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Other Devices Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console "6%*0 7*%&0 "6%*0 065 7*%&0 ...
... Tuner. and its subsidiaries. SIRIUSConnect Home Tuner b W hen connecting digital audio Component with HDMI terminals SIRIUS Connector • The AVR-790 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. IN) terminal, set "Input Mode" (vpage 34) on the rear panel....the north EAST or northwest, either through a window or outside and point it straight up. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Other Devices Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console "6%*0 7*%&0 "6%*0 065 7*%&0 ...
Owners Manual - English
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... power outlet. • When the ZONE2 power is set to the AC outlet (UNSWITCHED). Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Antenna terminals Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna ... the conductor. n Connection of the panel. on the main unit. ed. • The power supply turns on and off the MAIN ZONE power, press . 17 Once Connections are Completed Turning the Power On NOTE • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • Even...
... power outlet. • When the ZONE2 power is set to the AC outlet (UNSWITCHED). Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Antenna terminals Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna ... the conductor. n Connection of the panel. on the main unit. ed. • The power supply turns on and off the MAIN ZONE power, press . 17 Once Connections are Completed Turning the Power On NOTE • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • Even...
Owners Manual - English
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... set, there is only displayed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure has been performed. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Settings With the AVR-790, settings and operations for iPod playback. Uncompress compressed sources and apply bass boost for each speaker using graphic equalizer. Make various...
... set, there is only displayed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure has been performed. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Settings With the AVR-790, settings and operations for iPod playback. Uncompress compressed sources and apply bass boost for each speaker using graphic equalizer. Make various...
Owners Manual - English
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... of the current selected setting menu is displayed. q e : The number of the current selected setting menu is displayed. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and...
... of the current selected setting menu is displayed. q e : The number of the current selected setting menu is displayed. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and...