Literature/Product Sheet
Page 1
New model information AVR-988 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio and HD...accurate measuring • Up to eight measurement points • New filtering ALFC (Adaptive Low Frequency Correction) for multi-zone output • Dual component outputs • Remote in each block • Faroudja DCDi Video Processing •... Video playback (optional ASD-1R/3N/3W) • XM Ready *Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to analog conversion for higher resolution processing in...
New model information AVR-988 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio and HD...accurate measuring • Up to eight measurement points • New filtering ALFC (Adaptive Low Frequency Correction) for multi-zone output • Dual component outputs • Remote in each block • Faroudja DCDi Video Processing •... Video playback (optional ASD-1R/3N/3W) • XM Ready *Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to analog conversion for higher resolution processing in...
Owners Manual - English
Page 4
... Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player 12 Record Player 13 CD Player 13 iPod 14 TV/CABLE Tuner 14 Satellite Receiver 15 Connecting the Recording Components 15 Digital Video Recorder 15 Video Cassette Recorder 16 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 16...Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 17 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 External Power Amplifier 17 XM connector 18 Antenna terminals 18 Multi-zone 19 External Controller 19 Connecting the Power Cord 20 Once Connections are Completed 20 Menu ...
... Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player 12 Record Player 13 CD Player 13 iPod 14 TV/CABLE Tuner 14 Satellite Receiver 15 Connecting the Recording Components 15 Digital Video Recorder 15 Video Cassette Recorder 16 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 16...Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 17 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 External Power Amplifier 17 XM connector 18 Antenna terminals 18 Multi-zone 19 External Controller 19 Connecting the Power Cord 20 Once Connections are Completed 20 Menu ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 5
... loop antenna 1 o Setup microphone (Cord length: 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 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43...
... loop antenna 1 o Setup microphone (Cord length: 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 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43...
Owners Manual - English
Page 6
... unit. • Cautions on . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check...the power outlet. 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 other system units before... an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. as a bookcase or similar enclosure. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 51 ~ 53) Inserting the ...
... unit. • Cautions on . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check...the power outlet. 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 other system units before... an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. as a bookcase or similar enclosure. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 51 ~ 53) Inserting the ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 7
... reception conditions when the input source is set to the settings of the front A and B speakers. 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 . Front Panel o i u y Display..."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 selected. Q6 Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are ...
... reception conditions when the input source is set to the settings of the front A and B speakers. 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 . Front Panel o i u y Display..."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 selected. Q6 Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 8
IN connectors 17) u i 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 ...
IN connectors 17) u i 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 ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 9
... on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too. 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) .../ ENTER button 20, 50) n Rear q w e r q ZONE2 power buttons 58) w Source select buttons 43) e Tuner system buttons 44) r Test Tone button (TEST 27) t t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 58) y Surround mode buttons 36, 37) u Amp menu button (A.
... on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too. 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) .../ ENTER button 20, 50) n Rear q w e r q ZONE2 power buttons 58) w Source select buttons 43) e Tuner system buttons 44) r Test Tone button (TEST 27) t t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 58) y Surround mode buttons 36, 37) u Amp menu button (A.
Owners Manual - English
Page 10
...the other components. • Be sure to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-988. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. Select the cables according to the instructions for the equipment you...cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in these operating instructions. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables ...
...the other components. • Be sure to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-988. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. Select the cables according to the instructions for the equipment you...cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in these operating instructions. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 11
... outputs 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 S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-988 to a monitor. • The AVR-988's video input/output circuitry is operated. •...
... outputs 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 S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-988 to a monitor. • The AVR-988's video input/output circuitry is operated. •...
Owners Manual - English
Page 12
...of installation of the monitor or screen and as flush with 8 speakers and a monitor. S S S - S - - - S - - - - NOTE By default, the AVR-988's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). SURROUND BACK L R 1 only SUBWOOFER S S - S S - - - S - - b L :...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 L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SURROUND CENTER L R S SS S SS S SS S SS S - - - - - - - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone...
...of installation of the monitor or screen and as flush with 8 speakers and a monitor. S S S - S - - - S - - - - NOTE By default, the AVR-988's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). SURROUND BACK L R 1 only SUBWOOFER S S - S S - - - S - - b L :...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 L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SURROUND CENTER L R S SS S SS S SS S SS S - - - - - - - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone...
Owners Manual - English
Page 13
...the connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-988, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. Once this ...use speakers with the volume turned up high, the temperature 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) and - (black) polarities...
...the connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-988, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. Once this ...use speakers with the volume turned up high, the temperature 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) and - (black) polarities...
Owners Manual - English
Page 14
... The AVR-988 is compatible with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for HDMI version 1.3a.This version is HDCP-compatible. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ..., switch the DVD player's resolution to a resolution with a single cable. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-988 is equipped for connection to the AVR-988. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be output properly due to...
... The AVR-988 is compatible with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for HDMI version 1.3a.This version is HDCP-compatible. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ..., switch the DVD player's resolution to a resolution with a single cable. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-988 is equipped for connection to the AVR-988. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be output properly due to...
Owners Manual - English
Page 15
.... • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input 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...
.... • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input 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...
Owners Manual - English
Page 16
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 ... produced from the speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used. NOTE The AVR-988's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make...
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 ... produced from the speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used. NOTE The AVR-988's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make...
Owners Manual - English
Page 17
... Tuner Connect the cables to the AVR-988. TV tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 "4%3 LR RL LR RL When using an optical cable for iPod's operating instructions. "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...
... Tuner Connect the cables to the AVR-988. TV tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 "4%3 LR RL LR RL When using an optical cable for iPod's operating instructions. "iPod dock" (vpage 35). 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD...
Owners Manual - English
Page 18
...to be used . Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to interconnect correctly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to connect the AVR-988's DVR OUT connector. "Assign" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR OUT → ...Component In" (vpage 35). • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-988, the playback device's cable must be used . NOTE Do not connect the output of the same type as the cable used to be...
...to be used . Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to interconnect correctly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to connect the AVR-988's DVR OUT connector. "Assign" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR OUT → ...Component In" (vpage 35). • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-988, the playback device's cable must be used . NOTE Do not connect the output of the same type as the cable used to be...
Owners Manual - English
Page 19
... In" (vpage 35). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-988's VCR OUT connector. "Assign" - NOTE Do not connect the... recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 015*$"- 065 */ LR LR LR or LR • When recording via the AVR-988, the playback device's cable must be used . NOTE Do not connect the output of connectors on the components being used . Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0...
... In" (vpage 35). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-988's VCR OUT connector. "Assign" - NOTE Do not connect the... recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 015*$"- 065 */ LR LR LR or LR • When recording via the AVR-988, the playback device's cable must be used . NOTE Do not connect the output of connectors on the components being used . Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0...
Owners Manual - English
Page 20
...to the EXT. "Input Mode" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left channel (SBL). 17 Video...Multi-channel Output connectors DVD player / Super Audio CD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 -3 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR LR LR External Power Amplifier Power amplifier "6%*0 46# 800'&3 '30/5 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-988...
...to the EXT. "Input Mode" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left channel (SBL). 17 Video...Multi-channel Output connectors DVD player / Super Audio CD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 -3 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR LR LR External Power Amplifier Power amplifier "6%*0 46# 800'&3 '30/5 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-988...
Owners Manual - English
Page 21
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector Antenna terminals • The AVR-988 is a registered trademark of cable entry as close to a wall. For details, see "Listening to the AM antenna terminals. Insert the conductor. 3. ... provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the reverse direction. 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 CATV...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector Antenna terminals • The AVR-988 is a registered trademark of cable entry as close to a wall. For details, see "Listening to the AM antenna terminals. Insert the conductor. 3. ... provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the reverse direction. 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 CATV...
Owners Manual - English
Page 22
... LR Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to control the AVR-988 from the external controller. NOTE • For the audio output, use . "Trigger Out" (vpage 32). • Output: DC 12 V 150 mA MAX. b If you wish to the respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see menu "Manual Setup" - The AVR-988's status...
... LR Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to control the AVR-988 from the external controller. NOTE • For the audio output, use . "Trigger Out" (vpage 32). • Output: DC 12 V 150 mA MAX. b If you wish to the respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see menu "Manual Setup" - The AVR-988's status...
