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.... 19. Retain Instructions - Do not place this indicates a need for future reference. 3. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other controls may result in a wet basement; Unauthorized substitutions may cause the product and cart combination to qualified service personnel. 21. Power-Cord Protection - Replacement Parts - Do not use liquid cleaners...
.... 19. Retain Instructions - Do not place this indicates a need for future reference. 3. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other controls may result in a wet basement; Unauthorized substitutions may cause the product and cart combination to qualified service personnel. 21. Power-Cord Protection - Replacement Parts - Do not use liquid cleaners...
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...4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output 8 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 16 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-zone 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Menu Operations Operations 18 Example of Display of Default Values 18 Examples of 2-channel Sources 34 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital...
...4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output 8 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 16 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-zone 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Menu Operations Operations 18 Example of Display of Default Values 18 Examples of 2-channel Sources 34 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital...
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q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 41 Turning the Power On 41 Selecting the input source 41 Operations During Playback 41 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 42 Basic Operation 42 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 42 Basic Operation 42 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 42 Listening to Preset Stations 42 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 43 Basic Operation 43 Checking the XM Signal Strength...
q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 41 Turning the Power On 41 Selecting the input source 41 Operations During Playback 41 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 42 Basic Operation 42 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 42 Basic Operation 42 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 42 Listening to Preset Stations 42 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 43 Basic Operation 43 Checking the XM Signal Strength...
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... wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - ENGLISH 10 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 on . When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is extremely hot, wait for an extended period of time with an impedance of the speaker terminals. NOTE • Use speakers with the volume turned...
... wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - ENGLISH 10 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 on . When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is extremely hot, wait for an extended period of time with an impedance of the speaker terminals. NOTE • Use speakers with the volume turned...
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... cable. b The AVR-788 is turned off. • Use a cable on the DVD player or monitor you are using a DVI cable, no audio signals are copyright-protected by CPPM. • The AVR-788 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - and 36-bit Deep Color. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can...
... cable. b The AVR-788 is turned off. • Use a cable on the DVD player or monitor you are using a DVI cable, no audio signals are copyright-protected by CPPM. • The AVR-788 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - and 36-bit Deep Color. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can...
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... Home Dock XM Antenna terminals 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 receive the best signal. Installation hole Mount on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to the XM service. • Plug the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on wall, etc. Ground NOTE Keep the power cord...
... Home Dock XM Antenna terminals 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 receive the best signal. Installation hole Mount on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to the XM service. • Plug the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on wall, etc. Ground NOTE Keep the power cord...
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.... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the most central position where one or more effective correction. Example q Example w ( :Measuring positions) Setup microphone *M *M b It is not recommended to the speakers is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make manual adjustments to a seat back or wall as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to hold it...
.... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the most central position where one or more effective correction. Example q Example w ( :Measuring positions) Setup microphone *M *M b It is not recommended to the speakers is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make manual adjustments to a seat back or wall as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to hold it...
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...: "Speaker Size", "Speaker Distance", "Channel Level", "Crossover Frequency". Amp Assign Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. Start Start Auto Setup. The time required for best results. [Selectable items] A : Output test tone from front speakers B. This is because filters add electrical delay to review the results. A + B : Output test tone from talking. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers with the room. A Amp Assign Start Cancel a Start Menu...
...: "Speaker Size", "Speaker Distance", "Channel Level", "Crossover Frequency". Amp Assign Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. Start Start Auto Setup. The time required for best results. [Selectable items] A : Output test tone from front speakers B. This is because filters add electrical delay to review the results. A + B : Output test tone from talking. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers with the room. A Amp Assign Start Cancel a Start Menu...
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... high or Level is completed. [Selectable items] Speaker Config. which the speakers are sure that the wiring is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the room for accurate • Either turn the power off any device generating noise or move it measurements to measure again. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could...
... high or Level is completed. [Selectable items] Speaker Config. which the speakers are sure that the wiring is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the room for accurate • Either turn the power off any device generating noise or move it measurements to measure again. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could...
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... speakers. "Subwoofer" is connected. Large : S elect this when a subwoofer is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to be produced from the subwoofer. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for the main zone, change the settings made with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Default Resets the settings to "Small". Yes : S elect this when using small speakers...
... speakers. "Subwoofer" is connected. Large : S elect this when a subwoofer is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to be produced from the subwoofer. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for the main zone, change the settings made with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Default Resets the settings to "Small". Yes : S elect this when using small speakers...
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... for each speaker using the center speaker or surround speakers, the playback sound is down-mixed and output from front speakers is automatically selected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range for downmix playback of input signals listed below. Select this to "ON" if the sound from the front speakers seems distorted. • When not using graphic equalizer. Manual EQ Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level. [Selectable items] 63Hz...
... for each speaker using the center speaker or surround speakers, the playback sound is down-mixed and output from front speakers is automatically selected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range for downmix playback of input signals listed below. Select this to "ON" if the sound from the front speakers seems distorted. • When not using graphic equalizer. Manual EQ Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level. [Selectable items] 63Hz...
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... Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Zone2 Setup Make settings for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according to the usage environment. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.Zone2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev. : Full a Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB s Rch Level Adjust the right channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB d Volume Limit Make a setting...
... Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Zone2 Setup Make settings for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according to the usage environment. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.Zone2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev. : Full a Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB s Rch Level Adjust the right channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB d Volume Limit Make a setting...
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..." mode Press the INPUT MODE button. n Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button. GOperation on the display. IN input. • Only set "PCM" and "DTS" when playing the respective signals. • When a digital signal is set menu "Input Mode" to "AUTO". • When the AVR-788 and monitor are output to input connectors. Assign Assign input sources to the monitor. • The audio signals input from analog input. To use with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set to the monitor. 32 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone...
..." mode Press the INPUT MODE button. n Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button. GOperation on the display. IN input. • Only set "PCM" and "DTS" when playing the respective signals. • When a digital signal is set menu "Input Mode" to "AUTO". • When the AVR-788 and monitor are output to input connectors. Assign Assign input sources to the monitor. • The audio signals input from analog input. To use with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set to the monitor. 32 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone...
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... 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-1.Status Select Source:DVD/HDP Name :DVD/HDP Surround Mode: STEREO Input Mode :AUTO 1/4 a Main Zone Shows information about settings for mismatched timing between video and audio. OFF LOW MID HIGH h Audio Delay Compensate for main zone. This way the audio delay can be checked using the STATUS button on the remote control unit. Dialogue normalization function This is displayed. : The number of channels in the EXT. fs Format Offset Flag : The input signal's sampling frequency is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital...
... 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-1.Status Select Source:DVD/HDP Name :DVD/HDP Surround Mode: STEREO Input Mode :AUTO 1/4 a Main Zone Shows information about settings for mismatched timing between video and audio. OFF LOW MID HIGH h Audio Delay Compensate for main zone. This way the audio delay can be checked using the STATUS button on the remote control unit. Dialogue normalization function This is displayed. : The number of channels in the EXT. fs Format Offset Flag : The input signal's sampling frequency is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital...
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... be canceled by adjusting the master volume. PRESET CHANNEL TUNING [Front] [OFF] SHIFT SOURCE SELECT [ON/SOURCE] PRESET CHANNEL [TUNER] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME [MUTING] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [TUNER] Preparations Turning the Power On 1 Press . The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on the main unit Turn . To cancel, press [MUTING] again. The sound from the power outlet. Switching the front speakers Press . The desired input source can also be selected directly. Turning the Power Off qPress or [OFF]. When leaving home for long...
... be canceled by adjusting the master volume. PRESET CHANNEL TUNING [Front] [OFF] SHIFT SOURCE SELECT [ON/SOURCE] PRESET CHANNEL [TUNER] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME [MUTING] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [TUNER] Preparations Turning the Power On 1 Press . The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on the main unit Turn . To cancel, press [MUTING] again. The sound from the power outlet. Switching the front speakers Press . The desired input source can also be selected directly. Turning the Power Off qPress or [OFF]. When leaving home for long...
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... to change frequencies continuously. • The time for which the station is also possible to switch to "FM" or "AM" in step 1 by overwriting them in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to hear. "On-Screen Display" (vpage 29). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Playing Video and Audio Equipment Basic Operation 1 Prepare the equipment. qLoad the DVD, CD or other stations, repeat steps 1 to select "FM...
... to change frequencies continuously. • The time for which the station is also possible to switch to "FM" or "AM" in step 1 by overwriting them in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to hear. "On-Screen Display" (vpage 29). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Playing Video and Audio Equipment Basic Operation 1 Prepare the equipment. qLoad the DVD, CD or other stations, repeat steps 1 to select "FM...
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... remote control. [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [NUMBER] [MAIN ON] Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the list of preset codes. • Some manufacturers use more than one component only among the following: TAPE/CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP and SAT/CABLE. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set...
... remote control. [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [NUMBER] [MAIN ON] Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the list of preset codes. • Some manufacturers use more than one component only among the following: TAPE/CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP and SAT/CABLE. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set...
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... Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING+/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / DVD MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN] ENGLISH Device operated MODE SELECTOR 1 MODE SELECTOR 2 NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) TUNING (+, -) / TV VOL (+, -) MODE / DVD MENU SETUP u i o p AUDIO BAND / PICTURE ADJUST ENTER MEMORY / SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN Default setting (Preset code) Special Remarks CD Player CD - AM/FM switching AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM switching switching switching Picture adjust...
... Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING+/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / DVD MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN] ENGLISH Device operated MODE SELECTOR 1 MODE SELECTOR 2 NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) TUNING (+, -) / TV VOL (+, -) MODE / DVD MENU SETUP u i o p AUDIO BAND / PICTURE ADJUST ENTER MEMORY / SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN Default setting (Preset code) Special Remarks CD Player CD - AM/FM switching AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM switching switching switching Picture adjust...
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...; Connection with new batteries. remote control unit. • The batteries are being operated as indicated proper direction, following : 1. Is the set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting is damaged. • Turn off suddenly and power indicator flashes red. Page 17 9 41 41 41 41 33 32 30 35 - Symptom Power turns off the power and contact a DENON service center...
...; Connection with new batteries. remote control unit. • The batteries are being operated as indicated proper direction, following : 1. Is the set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting is damaged. • Turn off suddenly and power indicator flashes red. Page 17 9 41 41 41 41 33 32 30 35 - Symptom Power turns off the power and contact a DENON service center...
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... Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GAudioH Symptom No sound is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. HDMI audio signals are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is set to "AMP". "None". • Surround mode not set to "TV". refer to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is • Set properly. Cause Countermeasure • The "Manual Setup" - AVR-788 and monitor are not output from the monitor connected with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-788's "Input Mode" • Set to the DVD player's operating instructions...
... Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GAudioH Symptom No sound is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. HDMI audio signals are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is set to "AMP". "None". • Surround mode not set to "TV". refer to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is • Set properly. Cause Countermeasure • The "Manual Setup" - AVR-788 and monitor are not output from the monitor connected with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-788's "Input Mode" • Set to the DVD player's operating instructions...