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... a video camera or a game console are connected to the AVR-890. Or by the Blu-ray disc format. These menu displays can enjoy not only your DVDs but also your VCR tapes and standard definition (480i/480p) games with the optimum acoustic effect during low volume levels. Input Digital Optical Digital Coaxial x 5 x 2 x 3 x 4 x 8 7.1ch x 2 x 2 HDMI Monitor x 1 Component Monitor x 1 Composite Monitor (Monitor / DVR) x 2 Analog Audio REC x 2 Analog Audio (Zone2) x 1 Audio Preout (SW) x 1 Digital Optical x 1 Phones x 1 Other Microphone Port Dock Control Port FM Tuner Antenna AM...
... a video camera or a game console are connected to the AVR-890. Or by the Blu-ray disc format. These menu displays can enjoy not only your DVDs but also your VCR tapes and standard definition (480i/480p) games with the optimum acoustic effect during low volume levels. Input Digital Optical Digital Coaxial x 5 x 2 x 3 x 4 x 8 7.1ch x 2 x 2 HDMI Monitor x 1 Component Monitor x 1 Composite Monitor (Monitor / DVR) x 2 Analog Audio REC x 2 Analog Audio (Zone2) x 1 Audio Preout (SW) x 1 Digital Optical x 1 Phones x 1 Other Microphone Port Dock Control Port FM Tuner Antenna AM...
Owners Manual - English
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... 2 i FM indoor antenna 1 o AM loop antenna 1 Q0 Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t y i o Q0 2 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications After reading them, be sure to playback on the AVR-890 in the order shown below. q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for future reference. Input Setup (vpage 34) Playback Playing Components (vpage 40) ⇩ Selecting the Surround Mode (vpage 44) ⇩ Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality...
... 2 i FM indoor antenna 1 o AM loop antenna 1 Q0 Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t y i o Q0 2 Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications After reading them, be sure to playback on the AVR-890 in the order shown below. q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for future reference. Input Setup (vpage 34) Playback Playing Components (vpage 40) ⇩ Selecting the Surround Mode (vpage 44) ⇩ Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality...
Owners Manual - English
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... connector MENU Audio/Video Adjust Information Auto Setup Manual Setup Input Setup Video connector Video connector Video connector Video connector : When 480i/576i signals are input Adjust various audio and video parameters Input Mode DVD STEREO Auto Master Volume -80.0dB Status display: The operating status is displayed temporarily on the screen when the input source is switched or the volume is adjusted. • The video conversion function supports the NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60 formats. • The resolution of video signals input to the AVR-890...
... connector MENU Audio/Video Adjust Information Auto Setup Manual Setup Input Setup Video connector Video connector Video connector Video connector : When 480i/576i signals are input Adjust various audio and video parameters Input Mode DVD STEREO Auto Master Volume -80.0dB Status display: The operating status is displayed temporarily on the screen when the input source is switched or the volume is adjusted. • The video conversion function supports the NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60 formats. • The resolution of video signals input to the AVR-890...
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... core wires touch the rear panel and the screws etc., or the ± sides touch each other, the protection circuit will be activated and the power indicator will rise, and the protection circuit might be switched to thinking that speaker cable and input cable are no problems with built-in the event of 0.5 secs. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers s S et the "Amp Assign" Mode...
... core wires touch the rear panel and the screws etc., or the ± sides touch each other, the protection circuit will be activated and the power indicator will rise, and the protection circuit might be switched to thinking that speaker cable and input cable are no problems with built-in the event of 0.5 secs. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers s S et the "Amp Assign" Mode...
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... Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH n Copyright protection system (HDCP) The AVR-890 supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). HDCP is connected, video signals are only the HDMI input signals. The devices connected to a device equipped with a DVI-D terminal. NOTE • No sound is connected, use and connect the device. • For video connections, see "Connecting Devices Equipped with HDMI terminals Monitor (TV) • Select the terminal to HDMI input/output signals. • RGB Range • Auto...
... Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH n Copyright protection system (HDCP) The AVR-890 supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). HDCP is connected, video signals are only the HDMI input signals. The devices connected to a device equipped with a DVI-D terminal. NOTE • No sound is connected, use and connect the device. • For video connections, see "Connecting Devices Equipped with HDMI terminals Monitor (TV) • Select the terminal to HDMI input/output signals. • RGB Range • Auto...
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... settings for HDMI video/audio output. Manual Setup Speaker Setup p a r a m e t e r s Use this source. Adjust various video parameters. Shows information about preset channels. Shows information about current settings. Set the channel radio reception limits. Makes the optimum settings for the speakers being used automatically. b Select "Default Yes", then press to reset to the default setting. 5Press . Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Settings With the AVR-890, settings and operations...
... settings for HDMI video/audio output. Manual Setup Speaker Setup p a r a m e t e r s Use this source. Adjust various video parameters. Shows information about preset channels. Shows information about current settings. Set the channel radio reception limits. Makes the optimum settings for the speakers being used automatically. b Select "Default Yes", then press to reset to the default setting. 5Press . Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Settings With the AVR-890, settings and operations...
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... 1H Top Menu Display MENU z1 Audio/Video Adjust Information Auto Setup Manual Setup Input Setup z4 z3 z2 Adjust various audio and video parameters z1 : The menu items are described below. z4 : Guide text for the currently selected setup item. INPUT SETUP INPUT ASSIGN Default [ HDMI ] [DIGITAL] [ COMP ] [ iPod ] INPUT SETUP RENAME DVD z2 Default z1 DVD Input SEARCH A/a/!/0 ENTER Enter RETURN Cancel z1 : When o p is displayed at which you want to set . z3 : Operation button guidance. z3 : The selected line is displayed on the display. The currently selected item...
... 1H Top Menu Display MENU z1 Audio/Video Adjust Information Auto Setup Manual Setup Input Setup z4 z3 z2 Adjust various audio and video parameters z1 : The menu items are described below. z4 : Guide text for the currently selected setup item. INPUT SETUP INPUT ASSIGN Default [ HDMI ] [DIGITAL] [ COMP ] [ iPod ] INPUT SETUP RENAME DVD z2 Default z1 DVD Input SEARCH A/a/!/0 ENTER Enter RETURN Cancel z1 : When o p is displayed at which you want to set . z3 : Operation button guidance. z3 : The selected line is displayed on the display. The currently selected item...
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... the subwoofer. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Cell phones should be played during the measurement process as shown in GExample qH. Getting Started Connections Settings 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, home appliances, light dimmers...
... the subwoofer. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Cell phones should be played during the measurement process as shown in GExample qH. Getting Started Connections Settings 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, home appliances, light dimmers...
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... be switched to signals of the TV and subwoofer. Normal : The sound of the front A bi-amp channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals. The Audyssey Auto Setup screen appears automatically. n When using a subwoofer without a direct mode Make the following settings before starting Audyssey Auto Setup: n When using . Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign) The signals output from the speakers connected to the SETUP MIC jack on the AVR-890's power. (vpage 19 "Turning the Power On") 4 Connect the...
... be switched to signals of the TV and subwoofer. Normal : The sound of the front A bi-amp channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals. The Audyssey Auto Setup screen appears automatically. n When using a subwoofer without a direct mode Make the following settings before starting Audyssey Auto Setup: n When using . Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign) The signals output from the speakers connected to the SETUP MIC jack on the AVR-890's power. (vpage 19 "Turning the Power On") 4 Connect the...
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... measured can save an amount of time here. • S ubwoofer, Surround Back If you will not use ui to the recommendaations in the manual. The time required for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th measurements. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Set the channel to be measured (Channel Select) • F ront The front speaker to previous menu 24 Audyssey MultEQ® corrects...
... measured can save an amount of time here. • S ubwoofer, Surround Back If you will not use ui to the recommendaations in the manual. The time required for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th measurements. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Set the channel to be measured (Channel Select) • F ront The front speaker to previous menu 24 Audyssey MultEQ® corrects...
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... Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is displayed. Front R None MultEQ Retry ENTER Enter Check cause of the displayed · The front R speaker were not properly detected. If you want to check, then press p or . The confirmation screen reappears. Press o p and select "Yes", then press . Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications...
... Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is displayed. Front R None MultEQ Retry ENTER Enter Check cause of the displayed · The front R speaker were not properly detected. If you want to check, then press p or . The confirmation screen reappears. Press o p and select "Yes", then press . Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications...
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... RGB Range Auto Lip Sync Audio Out HDMI Control Normal ON AMP OFF Audio Setup MANUAL SETUP AUDIO SETUP EXT.IN SW Level 2ch Direct/Stereo Auto Surround Mode EQ Customize Assign surround back AMP for other settings (Option Setup) vpage 32 n Examples of Menu Screen Displays Speaker Setup HDMI Setup MANUAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP MANUAL SETUP HDMI SETUP Amp Assign Speaker Config. speaker connected to 235 (white) Set subwoofer playback level in EXT. Speaker Config. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications...
... RGB Range Auto Lip Sync Audio Out HDMI Control Normal ON AMP OFF Audio Setup MANUAL SETUP AUDIO SETUP EXT.IN SW Level 2ch Direct/Stereo Auto Surround Mode EQ Customize Assign surround back AMP for other settings (Option Setup) vpage 32 n Examples of Menu Screen Displays Speaker Setup HDMI Setup MANUAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP MANUAL SETUP HDMI SETUP Amp Assign Speaker Config. speaker connected to 235 (white) Set subwoofer playback level in EXT. Speaker Config. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications...
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...; Small : Use of the speaker but according to subwoofer. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Speaker Config. Surround : Set the presence and size of the channel for low frequencies. • None : Select when the surround back speakers are not connected. Select speaker configuration • Large : Use of a small speaker that can be reproduced by Make the settings related to the low frequency reproduction capabilities based on the playback source. frequencies. (bass...
...; Small : Use of the speaker but according to subwoofer. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Setting items Setting contents Speaker Config. Surround : Set the presence and size of the channel for low frequencies. • None : Select when the surround back speakers are not connected. Select speaker configuration • Large : Use of a small speaker that can be reproduced by Make the settings related to the low frequency reproduction capabilities based on the playback source. frequencies. (bass...
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... / 150Hz / 200Hz / bass signal output from the signals to "1sp", "SB" is displayed. • -12.0dB ~ +12.0dB (0.0dB) : Adjust the volume. • W hen "Channel Level" is used . FHL (Front Height L)/ FHR (Front Height R)/ SW (Subwoofer) : Select the speaker. Set this according • Advanced : Set the low frequency signals to "Small", sound below set frequency, each surround mode. • Custom : The front speakers used for the different playing modes are set in advance. 2CH DIRECT/STEREO : The front speakers used in advance...
... / 150Hz / 200Hz / bass signal output from the signals to "1sp", "SB" is displayed. • -12.0dB ~ +12.0dB (0.0dB) : Adjust the volume. • W hen "Channel Level" is used . FHL (Front Height L)/ FHR (Front Height R)/ SW (Subwoofer) : Select the speaker. Set this according • Advanced : Set the low frequency signals to "Small", sound below set frequency, each surround mode. • Custom : The front speakers used for the different playing modes are set in advance. 2CH DIRECT/STEREO : The front speakers used in advance...
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... audio playback. Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) : Decision the setting See overleaf : Return to the player being used input source during the input source assigned to check the settings. output from the AVR-890 (HDMI Control Function)" (vpage 52). Power Off Control ON : Switched. Setting items Setting contents EXT.IN SW Level +15dB : This is set when "HDMI Control" is compatible with last used . Set the playback level of RGB Enhanced : Output with RGB video range...
... audio playback. Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) : Decision the setting See overleaf : Return to the player being used input source during the input source assigned to check the settings. output from the AVR-890 (HDMI Control Function)" (vpage 52). Power Off Control ON : Switched. Setting items Setting contents EXT.IN SW Level +15dB : This is set when "HDMI Control" is compatible with last used . Set the playback level of RGB Enhanced : Output with RGB video range...
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... The volume is selected with the Quick Select function cannot be stored and called out. direct and stereo playback modes. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r Multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS (PCM, etc.) NOTE When playing in the 2-channel Make speaker settings for 2- L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" settings can adequately play back low frequencies. • Small : Use of input signals listed below set the CH Level. is set to "Small" to the subwoofer signal and output...
... The volume is selected with the Quick Select function cannot be stored and called out. direct and stereo playback modes. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r Multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS (PCM, etc.) NOTE When playing in the 2-channel Make speaker settings for 2- L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" settings can adequately play back low frequencies. • Small : Use of input signals listed below set the CH Level. is set to "Small" to the subwoofer signal and output...
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... Setting contents Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to a Preset Memory (Preset Name) Default settings are reset to correct the playback level of characters that you do not want to TUNER SIRIUS . TUNER . Assign Name to program radio stations. to Start : Start the auto preset process. Default Yes : Reset to previous menu 38 Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) : Decision the setting : Return to the defaults. This can be selected for input sources for iPod...
... Setting contents Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to a Preset Memory (Preset Name) Default settings are reset to correct the playback level of characters that you do not want to TUNER SIRIUS . TUNER . Assign Name to program radio stations. to Start : Start the auto preset process. Default Yes : Reset to previous menu 38 Remote control operation buttons Displaying the menu : Cancel the menu : Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) : Decision the setting : Return to the defaults. This can be selected for input sources for iPod...
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..." and to select "FM" or "AM". When the channel is available to follow installation and setup instructions are displayed. Easy to residents of commercial-free music from categories ranging from your most popular programming among both services. All rights reserved. Rear 4 Tune in automatically (Auto Tuning) Press to light the "AUTO" indicator on the display, then use to select the station you want to hear. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications 3 Press...
..." and to select "FM" or "AM". When the channel is available to follow installation and setup instructions are displayed. Easy to residents of commercial-free music from categories ranging from your most popular programming among both services. All rights reserved. Rear 4 Tune in automatically (Auto Tuning) Press to light the "AUTO" indicator on the display, then use to select the station you want to hear. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Multi-Zone Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications 3 Press...
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...to the remote control unit's DEVICE SELECT control unit's DEVICE SELECT switch. digital inputs are using • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then the AVR-890, the each other components operating properly? "OFF". • The PURE DIRECT mode is turned too • Adjust the master volume to malfunction. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's • Check the Blu-ray Disc player / indicator does not digital audio output setting is • Reset the microprocessor. power indicator • Please re-install AVR-890 in...
...to the remote control unit's DEVICE SELECT control unit's DEVICE SELECT switch. digital inputs are using • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then the AVR-890, the each other components operating properly? "OFF". • The PURE DIRECT mode is turned too • Adjust the master volume to malfunction. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's • Check the Blu-ray Disc player / indicator does not digital audio output setting is • Reset the microprocessor. power indicator • Please re-install AVR-890 in...
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... " - DTS sound is not properly • Check the connections. HDMI audio signals are not down-converted. "Surround Back" settings are not displayed. or 7.1-channel playback. is set . • The player is not a malfunction. to an appropriate level. • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's • Set the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD audio output setting is set to "Amp". Setup" - "HDMI Audio Out" setting is not set to player. details, refer to a surround playback "STEREO", "DIRECT" or "PURE mode. "None". • The "Audio/Video Adjust...
... " - DTS sound is not properly • Check the connections. HDMI audio signals are not down-converted. "Surround Back" settings are not displayed. or 7.1-channel playback. is set . • The player is not a malfunction. to an appropriate level. • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's • Set the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD audio output setting is set to "Amp". Setup" - "HDMI Audio Out" setting is not set to player. details, refer to a surround playback "STEREO", "DIRECT" or "PURE mode. "None". • The "Audio/Video Adjust...
