Literature/Product Sheet
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... video and video game playback while maintaining the full integrity of the source mix. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com 17590509 A The power transformers, a source of vibration, have been securely mounted... I/P Converter and Scaler up to 1080p The AVR-790 uses a high-performance video up -conversion, I/P converter and scaler on HDMI to HDMI Analog video input signals (composite, S-video, component) are sent to the HDMI output even when multiple HDMI devices such as possible to keep signal degradation ...
... video and video game playback while maintaining the full integrity of the source mix. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com 17590509 A The power transformers, a source of vibration, have been securely mounted... I/P Converter and Scaler up to 1080p The AVR-790 uses a high-performance video up -conversion, I/P converter and scaler on HDMI to HDMI Analog video input signals (composite, S-video, component) are sent to the HDMI output even when multiple HDMI devices such as possible to keep signal degradation ...
Owners Manual - English
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...Remote Control Unit 7 Connections Important Information 8 Cables Used for Connections 8 Converting Input video signals for Output (Video Conversion Function 9 How the on-screen display is displayed depending on the video input signal...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...watching the picture (Audio Delay 48 Checking the Status (Information 48 Convenient functions HDMI Control Function 49 Setting the power to standby after a certain amount of ...
...Remote Control Unit 7 Connections Important Information 8 Cables Used for Connections 8 Converting Input video signals for Output (Video Conversion Function 9 How the on-screen display is displayed depending on the video input signal...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...watching the picture (Audio Delay 48 Checking the Status (Information 48 Convenient functions HDMI Control Function 49 Setting the power to standby after a certain amount of ...
Owners Manual - English
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... w Input audio signal indicators e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information 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..., displays the menu number. r Front speaker indicator Lights when audio signals are detected (vpage 13). Q4 HDMI indicator Lights when HDMI input signals are being output to the reception conditions when the input source is operating (vpage 49).
... w Input audio signal indicators e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information 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..., displays the menu number. r Front speaker indicator Lights when audio signals are detected (vpage 13). Q4 HDMI indicator Lights when HDMI input signals are being output to the reception conditions when the input source is operating (vpage 49).
Owners Manual - English
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... components. • Be sure to the equipment being connected. Doing so can result in this owner's manual. Audio and video cables HDMI connections HDMI cable Audio cables Coaxial digital connections Optical digital connections Coaxial digital cable Optical cable Analog (White) L L connections (Red) R R... 15) n SAT/CABLE Tuner (vpage 15) n Other Devices • Video Camera / Game Console (vpage 16) • Component with Multi-channel Output connectors (vpage 16) • SIRIUS Connector (vpage 16) • Antenna terminals (vpage 17) n Power Cord Turning the Power On (vpage 17)...
... components. • Be sure to the equipment being connected. Doing so can result in this owner's manual. Audio and video cables HDMI connections HDMI cable Audio cables Coaxial digital connections Optical digital connections Coaxial digital cable Optical cable Analog (White) L L connections (Red) R R... 15) n SAT/CABLE Tuner (vpage 15) n Other Devices • Video Camera / Game Console (vpage 16) • Component with Multi-channel Output connectors (vpage 16) • SIRIUS Connector (vpage 16) • Antenna terminals (vpage 17) n Power Cord Turning the Power On (vpage 17)...
Owners Manual - English
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...). To display them, also connect the 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 S-Video connector Video connector Output (MONITOR OUT) HDMI connector Component video connectors Video connector Input HDMI connector Component video connectors Video connector • The video conversion function...
...). To display them, also connect the 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 S-Video connector Video connector Output (MONITOR OUT) HDMI connector Component video connectors Video connector Input HDMI connector Component video connectors Video connector • The video conversion function...
Owners Manual - English
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... Auto Lip Sync function. HDCP is connected, video signals are not properly output. 12 "HDMI", "HDMI logo" and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are output from external devices. Use speakers with bi-amp connections. • When...HDMI cable. Front speakers qw (L) AVR-790 q w (R) Connecting Devices Connecting Devices Equipped with total accuracy. HDMI control function (vpage 28, 49) This function allows you to perform this synchronization automatically with HDMI terminals Important Information n About HDMI "HDMI" is connected. "x.v.Color" is set to the AVR-790...
... Auto Lip Sync function. HDCP is connected, video signals are not properly output. 12 "HDMI", "HDMI logo" and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are output from external devices. Use speakers with bi-amp connections. • When...HDMI cable. Front speakers qw (L) AVR-790 q w (R) Connecting Devices Connecting Devices Equipped with total accuracy. HDMI control function (vpage 28, 49) This function allows you to perform this synchronization automatically with HDMI terminals Important Information n About HDMI "HDMI" is connected. "x.v.Color" is set to the AVR-790...
Owners Manual - English
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... • Standby Source • Power Off Control NOTE The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections The AVR-790 allows connection of inputs from the HDMI output terminal (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited...
... • Standby Source • Power Off Control NOTE The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections The AVR-790 allows connection of inputs from the HDMI output terminal (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited...
Owners Manual - English
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... as the cable used for connection between the AVR-790 and the recorder. • Do not connect the output of video cable for connection between the AVR-790 and the recorder. For instructions on HDMI connections, see "Connecting Devices Equipped with HDMI terminals" on HDMI connections, see "Connecting Devices Equipped with HDMI terminals" on page 12. For instructions on...
... as the cable used for connection between the AVR-790 and the recorder. • Do not connect the output of video cable for connection between the AVR-790 and the recorder. For instructions on HDMI connections, see "Connecting Devices Equipped with HDMI terminals" on HDMI connections, see "Connecting Devices Equipped with HDMI terminals" on page 12. For instructions on...
Owners Manual - English
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...the north EAST or northwest, either through a window or outside . You can be selected with HDMI terminals SIRIUS Connector • The AVR-790 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. For details, see "Listening to determine which ...area you are trademarks of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of Sirius XM Radio Inc. SIRIUSConnect Home Tuner b W hen connecting digital audio Component with Multi-channel Output...
...the north EAST or northwest, either through a window or outside . You can be selected with HDMI terminals SIRIUS Connector • The AVR-790 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. For details, see "Listening to determine which ...area you are trademarks of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of Sirius XM Radio Inc. SIRIUSConnect Home Tuner b W hen connecting digital audio Component with Multi-channel Output...
Owners Manual - English
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...been performed. Makes the optimum settings for the auto surround mode. Make settings for audio playback. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Make settings for richer sound. Adjusts the treble and bass tone. Uncompress compressed sources and apply bass boost for...playback in a ZONE2 system. 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 menu screen turns...
...been performed. Makes the optimum settings for the auto surround mode. Make settings for audio playback. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Make settings for richer sound. Adjusts the treble and bass tone. Uncompress compressed sources and apply bass boost for...playback in a ZONE2 system. 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 menu screen turns...
Owners Manual - English
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...speaker but according • Subwoofer : Set the presence of "Menu map" and operating instructions, see page 18. 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...Select Name 5.ZONE Rename 6.Display 7.Setup Lock [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back Making the speaker settings (Speaker Setup) Default settings are output. Sets the signal output to the low frequency • Yes : Use a subwoofer. terminals. based on the frequency set with the Audyssey Auto Setup ...
...speaker but according • Subwoofer : Set the presence of "Menu map" and operating instructions, see page 18. 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...Select Name 5.ZONE Rename 6.Display 7.Setup Lock [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back Making the speaker settings (Speaker Setup) Default settings are output. Sets the signal output to the low frequency • Yes : Use a subwoofer. terminals. based on the frequency set with the Audyssey Auto Setup ...
Owners Manual - English
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... AC outlet (UNSWITCHED). device. Setting items Setting contents Auto Lip Sync ON : Compensated. Select HDMI audio output TV : Use speakers of the AVR-790 OFF:Not switched. NOTE The HDMI control function controls operations of audio playback in audio and video output. standby. Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves the...
... AC outlet (UNSWITCHED). device. Setting items Setting contents Auto Lip Sync ON : Compensated. Select HDMI audio output TV : Use speakers of the AVR-790 OFF:Not switched. NOTE The HDMI control function controls operations of audio playback in audio and video output. standby. Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves the...
Owners Manual - English
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... sources are not connected, the input is used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • E ven if "iPod Dock" is set to "Assign", if AVR-790 and control dock for iPod can be used as the normal input source. 33 Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves... TV SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX Default setting HDMI1 HDMI2 None HDMI3 None HDMI4 None • When HDMI is set menu "Input Mode" (vpage 34) to "Digital". • When the AVR-790 and TV are output to the DVD SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX CD input sources. IN connectors are underlined. Input Assign...
... sources are not connected, the input is used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • E ven if "iPod Dock" is set to "Assign", if AVR-790 and control dock for iPod can be used as the normal input source. 33 Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves... TV SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX Default setting HDMI1 HDMI2 None HDMI3 None HDMI4 None • When HDMI is set menu "Input Mode" (vpage 34) to "Digital". • When the AVR-790 and TV are output to the DVD SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX CD input sources. IN connectors are underlined. Input Assign...
Owners Manual - English
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...setting : Return to the input terminals"). NOTE • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of the video signal output from the This can be set when the input source is set to anything other than...Delete" (vpage 30) cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. • Input sources for which "None" is set to anything other than "OFF". DVR V.AUX Analog and HDMI : Both analog signals and HDMI signals are converted to anything HDMI terminal. Aspect Set the aspect ratio of another input ...
...setting : Return to the input terminals"). NOTE • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of the video signal output from the This can be set when the input source is set to anything other than...Delete" (vpage 30) cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. • Input sources for which "None" is set to anything other than "OFF". DVR V.AUX Analog and HDMI : Both analog signals and HDMI signals are converted to anything HDMI terminal. Aspect Set the aspect ratio of another input ...
Owners Manual - English
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...30min Sleep:60min • The time display turns off in the TV audio output setup operation, you can 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 ZONE2. ...may not operate depending on the AVR-790, make an HDMI connection with a TV or player compatible with the HDMI control function? • Is the AVR-790 properly set? • Is "HDMI Control" (vpage 28) set to "ON"? • Is "Power Off Control" (vpage 28) set "Output audio from the player is ...
...30min Sleep:60min • The time display turns off in the TV audio output setup operation, you can 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 ZONE2. ...may not operate depending on the AVR-790, make an HDMI connection with a TV or player compatible with the HDMI control function? • Is the AVR-790 properly set? • Is "HDMI Control" (vpage 28) set to "ON"? • Is "Power Off Control" (vpage 28) set "Output audio from the player is ...
Owners Manual - English
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...switches" as described below. Play using high quality pin-plug cables for "q ZONE2 playback by speaker output With the Amp Assign function, Zone 2 audio signals are two methods to turn on the AVR-790's power. (vpage 17 "Turning the Power On") Rear Preparations Connecting and setting the speakers n ...to the level set at "ZONE2 Setup". When the power turns on, the " " indicator lights on the display. There are output from the HDMI, COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminals in ZONE2. Connection (ZONE2) MAIN ZONE Playback The operation is selected for "q ZONE2 playback by speaker...
...switches" as described below. Play using high quality pin-plug cables for "q ZONE2 playback by speaker output With the Amp Assign function, Zone 2 audio signals are two methods to turn on the AVR-790's power. (vpage 17 "Turning the Power On") Rear Preparations Connecting and setting the speakers n ...to the level set at "ZONE2 Setup". When the power turns on, the " " indicator lights on the display. There are output from the HDMI, COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminals in ZONE2. Connection (ZONE2) MAIN ZONE Playback The operation is selected for "q ZONE2 playback by speaker...
Owners Manual - English
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... connected. • Connect the HDMI. • Blu-ray Disc player's audio output • Set the Blu-ray Disc player. No sound is set to "PCM". or 7.1-channel playback. "Speaker Config." For details, refer to "AMP". not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-790's "Decode Mode" • ... player / DVD player is not output. "HDMI • Set to "Yes". Page 42 42, 43 25 26 45 42 - 25 11 50 - - 35 28 28 ENGLISH Symptom Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus audio is • Use a DTS-compatible player. AVR-790 and monitor are playing a monaural source...
... connected. • Connect the HDMI. • Blu-ray Disc player's audio output • Set the Blu-ray Disc player. No sound is set to "PCM". or 7.1-channel playback. "Speaker Config." For details, refer to "AMP". not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-790's "Decode Mode" • ... player / DVD player is not output. "HDMI • Set to "Yes". Page 42 42, 43 25 26 45 42 - 25 11 50 - - 35 28 28 ENGLISH Symptom Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus audio is • Use a DTS-compatible player. AVR-790 and monitor are playing a monaural source...
Owners Manual - English
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.... • The "Manual Setup" - Page 16 16 41 63 "HDMI Audio Out" setting is not connected. operations on /off each device, set "Power Off Control" to operate the power on a connected device, AVR-790 has the same operations. ⋅ Power ON/OFF ⋅ S witching audio output devices ⋅ A djust volume ⋅ S witch input source...
.... • The "Manual Setup" - Page 16 16 41 63 "HDMI Audio Out" setting is not connected. operations on /off each device, set "Power Off Control" to operate the power on a connected device, AVR-790 has the same operations. ⋅ Power ON/OFF ⋅ S witching audio output devices ⋅ A djust volume ⋅ S witch input source...