ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against CAUTION Retain Instructions –...
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2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 •...
ENGLISH n Contents Option Setup ·················································································29 Menu Operations a Amp Assign·············································································29 s Volume Control ·······································································29 Operations ····················································································· 17 Getting Started d Source Delete ·········································································29 Example of Display of Default Values ········································ 17 f On-Screen Display ··································································29 Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ··················· 18 Accessories ·····················································································2 g Quick Select Name ·································································30 Menu Map ·····················································································...
Recording on an External Equipment (REC OUT mode) ··············53 s ZONE2 ····················································································44 Convenient Functions ··································································54 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Audio Input Signal ········································································44 HDMI Control Function ································································54 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the HDMI Information ·········································································45...
• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. In addition to the AVR-889, the included remote control unit (RC-1099) • Before turning the power switch on •...
ENGLISH Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is integrated into STATUS button ···································· (44, 48) Part Names and Functions Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume DIMMER button ·········································· (30) is adjusted automatically, the perceived bass RESTORER button ······································ (43) For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). response, tonal balance, surround impression, BAND button ··············································...
ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Indicator ······················································ (56) ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (62) Source select buttons ································ (46) Power buttons ············································ (46) b : To select “SIRIUS”, “XM” as the input QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (55) SAT TU1/2 source, use the button.
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-889. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
About onscreen displays due to input signals • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-889 into the format The method of onscreen display (OSD) varies with the type of video signal input to AVR-889.
2 second intervals. For surround back speakers : In this case, please switch off the power supply, and wait until the AVR-889 has cooled down, and the surrounding ventilation is good.
It does not operate with televisions or players that are not compatible with HDMI’s CEC. • • When the AVR-889 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-889 and monitor using an HDMI cable.
When connected to a Blu-ray Disc player, and playing Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, connect the HDMI. • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-889, connect optical digital or analog. Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical digital connection.
Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N Select the terminal to use and connect the device. CD player or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-889. TV tuner For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.
Video camera / Game console • When recording via the AVR-889, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-889’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...
Component with Multi-channel Output connectors XM connector ® ® • The AVR-889 is an XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player / Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, each sold separately) and subscribing to the XM External decoder service.
SIRIUS connector Antenna terminals ® ® • The AVR-889 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver. You can receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio by An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service.
ENGLISH Multi-zone Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the ZONE2 Pre-out Connections power cord. If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 Connection to the AC outlets at the same time (vpage 60 ~ 62).
ENGLISH Menu Operations With the AVR-889, settings and operations for most functions can be Example of Display of Default performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual monitor screen.
ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH Screen title MENU *MENU 1.Auto Setup Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup Submenu title 4.Parameter 5.Information Number of the currently selected settings menu.
ENGLISH Auto Setup ® • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems Preparations in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual your home theater. Button located on both the main unit Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to •...
• Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-889 obstacles in the path while the measurements are being made. This off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement will cause inaccurate readings.
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ENGLISH Step 2 : Measurement Step 3 : Calculation Step 4 : Check F Menu screen F F Menu screen F F Menu screen F Auto Setup Auto Setup Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup Step2:Measurement Step3:Calculation Step4:Check Audyssey MultEQ...
• The front L speaker was not properly Cancel Speaker :None detected. The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-889. Retry Cancel q Select “Store 0”, then press • “Storing Please wait ... ” is displayed on the on-screen display •...
[BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit NOTE F Menu screen F Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-889 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio SOURCE SELECT <DIMMER> MENU is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign”...
ENGLISH NOTE s Subwoofer Setup g Crossover Frequency Set the distance between the listening position and the various Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low speakers to no more than 20.0 ft (6.00 meters). range signal.
ENGLISH NOTE HDMI Setup d Auto Lipsync • When the “HDMI Control” setting has been changed, always turn Automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. off the power to the connecting devices afterwards and then turn output.
ENGLISH Distance FR s 2ch Direct/Stereo g EQ Preset Set distance from listening position to front right speaker. Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft Setting EQ Customize NOTE ®...
ENGLISH Adjust CH ZONE2 Setup d Volume Limit q S elect speaker adjustment method. Make a setting for maximum volume. Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Each CH : Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately. F Menu screen F L/R CH : Do not set a maximum volume.
ENGLISH Option Setup s Volume Control d Source Delete Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. Make various other settings. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F Volume Limit : Use this source. 2.Manual Setup Make a setting for maximum volume.
: Show display for 10 seconds after operation. ⋅ Dynamic Volume ⋅ Channel Level : Turn display off. NOTE ⋅ Audio Delay When using the AVR-889 with only the included remote control <MENU> [A. MENU] • To cancel the setting, press to re-display the iPod Information unit (RC-1099), use Remote ID “1”...
ENGLISH Input Setup Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings n PHONO related to playing input sources. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual This menu is for “PHONO”. Button located on both the main unit n TUNER (FM/AM) F Menu screen F BUTTON...
ENGLISH Changing the input source within Input Setup Convert Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format. If you set “Block Presets” to “Skip”, you can skip the preset memory 3.Input Setup Press u to align the blocks (A to G). cursor with the top [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX...
ENGLISH Progressive Mode Decode Mode [Input source] Select optimum progressive mode for video material. Set the decode mode for this source. [Selectable items] [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL Auto : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback. V.AUX EXT.
: Assign HDMI3 input connector. connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. OPT3 : Assign OPTICAL 3 input connector. • Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-889 and control dock HDMI4 : Assign HDMI4 input connector. None : No digital input connector assigned.
SIRIUS Antenna Aiming Display Condition Change the password. Make settings for shuffle mode. Signal strength is excellent When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is ENTER q P ress Signal strength is good ENTER connected w I nput old password (4 digits) using...
ENGLISH Surround Modes Select the mode to suit the source q Standard Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the Button located on both the main unit menu “Parameter”...
Direct Playback (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Selecting the mode In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR- modes.
ENGLISH Operating from the main unit Parameter <SELECT/ENTER> to select the surround mode. During PCM (2ch) / Analog / DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx Adjusting the parameters (DOLBY PRO LOGIC g) Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual neural z 7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6...
ENGLISH F Menu screen F Cinema EQ Surround Parameter 4.Parameter Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding. Adjust surround sound parameters. 1.Surround Parameter [Selectable items] 2.Tone The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ 3.Audyssey Settings depending upon the following conditions. 4.RESTORER : “Cinema EQ”...
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A dopt “7.1ch” for the “Amp Assign” setting. surround signals seems unnatural. • The default setting for the Amp Assign mode of AVR-889 is “ZONE2” . w A dopt a setting other than “OFF” for the “SB CH Out” setting of “Surround Parameter”...
ENGLISH A4 SB CH Out Tone Audyssey Settings (Selectable displays during 2-channel source playback.) Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] A7 Tone Control S0 MultEQ : The surround back channel signal is played.
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ENGLISH S1 Dynamic EQ S2 Dynamic Volume S3 Setting Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in Can be set when “Dynamic Volume” is set to “ON” . quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception volume level between television programs, commercials, and between Set Dynamic Volume effect.
ENGLISH RESTORER Night Mode Audio Delay This function restores compressed audio signals to how they Optimized setting for late-night listening. Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. Delay audio.
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ENGLISH Information Status Audio Input Signal Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Shows information about current settings. Shows information about audio input signals. Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit F Menu screen F F Menu screen F <BUTTON>...
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ENGLISH HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Preset Station Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor. Shows information about auto surround mode settings. Shows information about preset stations. The surround mode for which the last memory function was used F Menu screen F F Menu screen F for the different input signal types is displayed.
ENGLISH Playback Operations During Playback Preparations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit Adjusting the Master Volume BUTTON and the remote control unit Turning the Power On <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit <MASTER VOLUME>...
ENGLISH Playing Video and Audio Tune in the desired broadcast station. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Equipment Button located on both the main unit q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning) BUTTON and the remote control unit [MODE] Press to light the “AUTO”...
ENGLISH XM Ready ® Subscription Listening to Preset Stations Checking the XM Signal Strength and Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the Radio ID SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to your XM Ready®...
ENGLISH Presetting Radio Channels Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual (Preset Memory) • “LOADING” is displayed while channels or data are being received. Button located on both the main unit • Refer to “Troubleshooting” – “XM Satellite Radio” regarding other BUTTON Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can and the remote control unit...
ENGLISH Presetting Radio Channels Searching Categories TUNING • The channel switches continuously when is pressed and (Preset Memory) [o p] Press held. Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can • The song title, artist name, composer name, category and reception tune them in easily.
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ASD-11R and iPod. <ON/STANDBY> ENTER, op q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input.
• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, somefunctions may not operate. MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Repeat Mode” (vpage 34) • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. Shuffl ing playback [TUNING +] Press •...
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ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual <ZONE2/REC SELECT> <SOURCE • To cancel, press , then turn Button located on both the main unit SELECT> until “ZONE2 Source” is displayed. BUTTON and the remote control unit •...
In the case of a subwoofer, reducing the volume when it is at “–12 dB” will change the setting to “OFF” (none). Put the television power on standby and check if the • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-889, connect optical NOTE AVR-889 goes into standby.
ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby Button located on both the main unit surround mode, MultEQ settings and volume can be stored in the mode was set.
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“AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. [NUMBER] Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side setting the preset memory. for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position.
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ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front Blu-ray Video Disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Disc Player Player (VDP) Receiver (Monitor) SOURCE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL 1 [ON/SOURCE] [OFF] SOURCE iPod/ TUNER DVD / HDP SAT / CABLE CONTROL 2...
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ENGLISH Punch Through Function [Front] “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/ HDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.
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7 .1ch Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-889 to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 3”, then set the corresponding “Amp Assign”...
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ZONE2 FL/FR Front A Bi-Amp Bi-Amp Monitor Pre-main amplifier Front B Bi-Amp Blu-ray Disc player / AVR-889 DVD player n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker ZONE2 Input terminals audio output Speaker terminal SURROUND BACK /...
ENGLISH Multi-zone Operations Adjusting the Volume Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit GOperation on the main unitH BUTTON and the remote control unit <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted. q Press Turning the Power On and Off <BUTTON>...
ENGLISH Other Information Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type About Speaker Installation speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide Surround back speakers a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating...
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It is fully The AVR-889 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS...
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ENGLISH DTS 96/24 Audyssey HDMI DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 Audyssey MultEQ ® bit quantization on DVD-Video. HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every...
ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround Surround D. Comp AFDM Front L/R Center Subwoofer SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Delay time Subwoofer...
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ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode NEO:6 MUSIC Dynamic PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only Tone Night Mode Dynamic EQ mode only MultEQ Volume RESTORER (NOTE5) (NOTE5) (NOTE6) (NOTE7)
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ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY Note Linear Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG High DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL EX Master DSCRT MTRX...
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ENGLISH Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY Note Linear Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG High DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL Master DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL Resolution (5.1ch) 96/24 TrueHD EX (With EX (With...
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ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Video Input signals Monitor output Video S-VIDEO Input signals Monitor output MONITOR OUT convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO — VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
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AVR-889 rear panel. Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Even applying • The AVR-889 amplifier circuit has • Switch off the power and please – Set does not • External noise or interference is • Reset the microprocessor. power, the power failed.
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• The connections between the • Check the connections. 10 ~ 13 surround back different channel. appears. AVR-889 and monitor are faulty. speaker. • Surround back speaker setting is • Set to something other than • The monitor’s input setting is • Set properly.
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SiriusConnect the XM Mini-Tuner dock cable is displayed. XM antenna cable is damaged Home Tuner is connected. connected to the AVR-889. ”Call SIRIUS” z • Channels are not subscribed to. • If you subscribe to the channel, – ”CHECK •...
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ENGLISH Specifications Audio section Tuner section [FM] [AM] • Power amplifier (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Rated output: Front (A, B): Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 18 µV...