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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing ...: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 r t u i o Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 51 Presetting 51 Operating Preset Components 51 ~ 53 Punch Through Function 54 Troubleshooting 68 ~ 70 Specifications 71 List of preset codes End of this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for future reference. After reading them, be sure to...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing ...: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 r t u i o Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 51 Presetting 51 Operating Preset Components 51 ~ 53 Punch Through Function 54 Troubleshooting 68 ~ 70 Specifications 71 List of preset codes End of this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for future reference. After reading them, be sure to...
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...is exposed to operate properly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that... form on . b Note b b b About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-988, the included remote control unit (RC-1069) can also be sure to unplug the power cord... periods of the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may result in noise. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 51 ~ 53) Inserting the...
...is exposed to operate properly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that... form on . b Note b b b About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-988, the included remote control unit (RC-1069) can also be sure to unplug the power cord... periods of the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may result in noise. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 51 ~ 53) Inserting the...
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...to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in parentheses ( ). y HDMI monitor indicator This lights ...are input. Q6 Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are operating. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in . u Master volume indicator i AUDYSSEY MULTEQ...
...to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in parentheses ( ). y HDMI monitor indicator This lights ...are input. Q6 Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are operating. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in . u Master volume indicator i AUDYSSEY MULTEQ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Rear Panel Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o Q4 Q5 Q4 Q6 Q7 Q6 q w e r t y q RS-232C connector 19) w REMOTE CONTROL jacks 19) e TRIGGER OUT jacks 19) r DOCK ...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Rear Panel Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o Q4 Q5 Q4 Q6 Q7 Q6 q w e r t y q RS-232C connector 19) w REMOTE CONTROL jacks 19) e TRIGGER OUT jacks 19) r DOCK ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Front Q1 q w e r t Q2 Q3 y Q4 u i Q5 o Q6 Q0 q Indicator 51) w Power buttons 43) e Tuner system buttons 44) r Source select buttons 43) t System ...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Front Q1 q w e r t Q2 Q3 y Q4 u i Q5 o Q6 Q0 q Indicator 51) w Power buttons 43) e Tuner system buttons 44) r Source select buttons 43) t System ...
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... settings must be made on the AVR-988. Select the cables according to the instructions for the respective connection items below. With some types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Preparations Connections Cables Used for...
... settings must be made on the AVR-988. Select the cables according to the instructions for the respective connection items below. With some types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Preparations Connections Cables Used for...
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... signals are not displayed over the picture. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-988 into the format used to output the video signals from a game machine or some other than component...
... signals are not displayed over the picture. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-988 into the format used to output the video signals from a game machine or some other than component...
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...Troubleshooting Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 30). S S S - S - - - - S - - - b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers (L) (R) w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". NOTE By default, the AVR-988... with the screen surface as the surround back speaker for the AVR-988. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT...
...Troubleshooting Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 30). S S S - S - - - - S - - - b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers (L) (R) w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". NOTE By default, the AVR-988... with the screen surface as the surround back speaker for the AVR-988. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT...
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... extended period of time with an impedance of 8 to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the hilt into the speaker terminal.... and improve ventilation around the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-988, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and... may rise, activating the protection circuit. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red)...
... extended period of time with an impedance of 8 to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the hilt into the speaker terminal.... and improve ventilation around the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-988, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and... may rise, activating the protection circuit. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red)...
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... Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with an HDMI connector. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-988 is equipped for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-988 is set to its operating instructions. and 36...
... Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with an HDMI connector. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-988 is equipped for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-988 is set to its operating instructions. and 36...
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... and outputs, and be sure to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used . • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable...
... and outputs, and be sure to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used . • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable...
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.... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to reduce noise when a record player is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire. This is connected. NOTE The AVR-988's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when...
.... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to reduce noise when a record player is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire. This is connected. NOTE The AVR-988's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when...
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For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-988. "Assign" - "iPod dock" (vpage 35). 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions...
For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-988. "Assign" - "iPod dock" (vpage 35). 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions...
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... Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. 15 "Assign" - "Component In" (vpage 35). • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-988, the playback device's cable must be of the...
... Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. 15 "Assign" - "Component In" (vpage 35). • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-988, the playback device's cable must be of the...
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... connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-988's OPTICAL3 output connector to connect the AVR-988's VCR OUT connector. "Assign" - CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 015*$"- ...• When recording via the AVR-988, the playback device's cable must be used to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. "Component In" (vpage 35). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables...
... connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-988's OPTICAL3 output connector to connect the AVR-988's VCR OUT connector. "Assign" - CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 015*$"- ...• When recording via the AVR-988, the playback device's cable must be used to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. "Component In" (vpage 35). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables...
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.... IN" (vpage 34). • The video signal can be sure to interconnect correctly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left channel (SBL). 17 "Input Mode" - "Input Mode" - IN connector with Multi-channel Output connectors..., and be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 12). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-988's EXT. When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the EXT. IN connectors, press the INPUT MODE button on the...
.... IN" (vpage 34). • The video signal can be sure to interconnect correctly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left channel (SBL). 17 "Input Mode" - "Input Mode" - IN connector with Multi-channel Output connectors..., and be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 12). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-988's EXT. When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the EXT. IN connectors, press the INPUT MODE button on the...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector Antenna terminals • The AVR-988 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. You can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as practical. 18 With the antenna ... parts of cable entry as close to the point of the panel. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock An F-type FM antenna cable plug can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector Antenna terminals • The AVR-988 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. You can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as practical. 18 With the antenna ... parts of cable entry as close to the point of the panel. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock An F-type FM antenna cable plug can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service...
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... equipped with a trigger input jack can be turned on the AVR-988. Check the trigger input conditions of the respective devices. • When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup..." - b If you wish to control the AVR-988 from the external controller. q Turn om the AVR-988's power. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Multi-zone ZONE2 ...
... equipped with a trigger input jack can be turned on the AVR-988. Check the trigger input conditions of the respective devices. • When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup..." - b If you wish to control the AVR-988 from the external controller. q Turn om the AVR-988's power. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Multi-zone ZONE2 ...
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...) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) NOTE • Insert the AC plugs securely. Menu Operations With the AVR-988, settings and operations for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment. MENU uiop ENTER RETURN Operations The same operation is possible on... with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Connection to the AC outlets • ...
...) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) NOTE • Insert the AC plugs securely. Menu Operations With the AVR-988, settings and operations for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment. MENU uiop ENTER RETURN Operations The same operation is possible on... with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Connection to the AC outlets • ...
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... MultEQ XT Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a border is the default value. [Selectable items...
... MultEQ XT Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a border is the default value. [Selectable items...