SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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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 of the FCC Rules.
n Contents Getting Started Accessories ·····················································································2 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 Cautions on Installation ·································································3 About the Remote Control Unit ····················································3 Inserting the Batteries ···································································3 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································3 Part Names and Functions ····························································4 Front Panel ·····················································································4 Display ···························································································5 Rear Panel ······················································································6 Remote Control Unit ······································································7...
List of preset codes ·····························End of this manual Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
Note About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-989, the included remote control unit (RC-1105) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components •...
Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel Q2 Q3 Q4 GWith the door openH Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ····························· (50) Power indicator ······································································· (50) Power switch (hON jOFF) ·················································· (50) QUICK SELECT buttons / indicators ······································...
Display Input signal indicators Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. Output signal channel indicators Front speaker indicator These light according to the settings of the front A and B speakers.
Remote Control Unit [ Front ] Indicator ······················································ (61) Power buttons ············································ (50) QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (60) Source select buttons ································ (50) b : To select “SIRIUS”, “XM” as the input source, use the System buttons ·········································· (56) AUDIO DELAY button ································ (47) Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························...
Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-989. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. NOTE •...
For surround back speakers : • Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-989 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign”...
Bitstream Blu-ray • When the AVR-989 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-989 and monitor using an HDMI cable. • If the connected monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/ DVI converter cable.
Connecting the Monitor • Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup”...
• With some record players, noise may be generated when the ground wire is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire. NOTE The AVR-989’s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when a record player is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal. CD Player...
TV/CABLE Tuner Select the terminal to use and connect the device. TV tuner When using a coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 38). Satellite Receiver Select the terminal to use and connect the device. DBS / BS tuner •...
Digital video recorder • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-989, the playback device´s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-989´s DVR OUT connector.
• When recording via the AVR-989, the playback device´s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-989´s VCR OUT connector. Example: CD IN → Analog cable : VCR OUT → Analog cable Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.
External Power Amplifier Power amplifier When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL). Antenna Terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station AM loop antenna (supplied) antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor...
XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. SIRIUS Connector ® ® • The AVR-989 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver. You can ® receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service.
ZONE2 the same time (vpage 67 ~ 69). • When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for connection between the AVR-989 and an input device, connect to the video connectors.
<MENU> ENTER RETURN [Front] [SOURCE CONTROL 1] With the AVR-989, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. BUTTON <BUTTON> [BUTTON] Operations The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control unit.
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] B A + B Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH *MENU Auto Setup...
Menu Map MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information Parameter (vpage 48, 49) (vpage 42 ~ 47) n Status n Surround Parameter • MAIN ZONE • Mode • ZONE2 • Cinema EQ n Audio Input Signal • DRC n HDMI Information •...
Auto Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit ENTER MASTER VOLUME RETURN SETUP MIC jack [Front]...
For details, refer to “Amp Assign” (vpage 32). NOTE Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-989 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign”...
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Step 2 : Measurement F Menu screen F Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Setup Step2:Measurement Audyssey MultEQ XT Please place microphone Step2:Measurement at ear height at Now measuring 2nd 2nd listening position. listening position. Next Calculate Front L Cancel Cancel Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ XT...
Please wait... Store Cancel The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-989. q Select “Store 0”, then press • “Storing Please wait ... ” is displayed on the on-screen display while the results are being stored. • When storing is complete, “Storing complete. Auto Setup is now fi nished.”...
2spkrs 1spkr NOTE Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-989 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign” setting to “7.1ch” (vpage 32).
• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities based on the frequency set at “Crossover Frequency” (vpage 29). • When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” can automatically set to “Yes”.
• When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back Speaker” setting (vpage 27) is set to “1spkr”, the surround back speaker display is set to “SB”. • Speakers set to “None” in the “Speaker Configuration” settings are not displayed. • When “Channel Level” is adjusted, the adjusted values are set for all the surround modes.
f HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. [Selectable items] : Use speakers connected to receiver for audio playback. : Use speakers of TV for audio playback. NOTE When the HDMI control function is operating, the setting of audio playback in the connected TV takes priority (vpage 58 “HDMI Control Function”).
d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources. [Selectable items] : Compression is used. Select this if sound from front speakers is distorted. : Do not use compression. This is the recommended setting. • Set this to “ON” if the sound from the front speakers seems distorted.
s Level Rch Adjust the right channel output level. [Variable range] –12dB ~ ~ +12dB d Volume Level Adjust the main volume level. [Selectable items] : Allow volume adjustment by remote control. –40dB : Fix the volume to –40 dB. : Fix the volume to 0 dB.
For details, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” (vpage 65, 66). s Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] : Do not set a maximum volume. –20dB : Set the maximum volume to –20 dB.
Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] When using the AVR-989 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1105), use Remote ID “1” (default). When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), this function can be used. Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver.
Input Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> INPUT MODE <VIDEO SELECT>...
Changing the input source within Input Setup 3.Input Setup Press u to align the cursor with the top right 1.Assign of the menu screen, and 2.Video press o p to change 3.Input Mode 4.Rename the input source. 5.Source Level The input source currently selected in the MAIN ZONE is not changed even when the input source within Input Setup is changed.
Resolution Make settings for resolution of HDMI video output signal. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Selectable items] Auto : Detect monitor panel resolution and automatically set output resolution. 480p/576p : Output at 480p/576p resolution. 1080i : Output at 1080i resolution. 720p : Output at 720p resolution.
“Input Mode” to “Digital”. • When the AVR-989 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to the monitor.
• With the default settings, the control dock for iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-989 and control dock for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input source.
Surround Modes Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit DSP SIMULATION PURE DIRECT STANDARD DIRECT/STEREO...
MULTI CH IN 7 .1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and the AVR-989’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”. z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”.
Stereo Playback Selecting the mode DIRECT/STEREO Select by press [Selectable items] STEREO This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. DIRECT/STEREO When is pressed, DIRECT mode can be switched to STEREO mode.
Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ depending upon the following conditions. • Whether an input signal is present (when playing) or not (when stopped, etc.). • The type of input signal • The type of surround mode For details of which parameters can be adjusted in each surround mode, see “Surround Modes and Parameters”...
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When using surround back speakers, adopt the following settings. q A dopt “7.1ch” for the “Amp Assign” setting. The default setting for the Amp Assign mode of AVR-989 is • “ZONE2” . w A dopt a setting other than “OFF” for the “SB CH Out” setting of “Surround Parameter”.
A5 SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources) Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] : The surround back channel signal is played. : The surround back channel signal is not played. <SURROUND This operation can be performed directly pressing BACK>...
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S2 Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ XT to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.
RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] Do not use RESTORER. Mode1 (RESTORER 64): Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs. Mode2 (RESTORER 96): Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources.
Information Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <STATUS> <STATUS> When is pressed, the set’s status can be checked on the display.
HDMI Information Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor. F Menu screen F 5.Information 5-3.HDMI Signal Info. 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal Resolution 3.HDMI Information 480p 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select Color Space RGB 4:4:4 Pixel Depth 8bits 5-3.HDMI Monitor Info. Interface HDMI Support Resolution...
Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> <SOURCE> <MASTER VOLUME>...
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit SOURCE SELECT uio p <TUNING PRESET>...
Listening to Preset Stations Operation on the Main Unit <TUNING PRESET> <SOURCE SELECT> Press , then turn to select the preset radio station. Operation on the Remote control Unit [SHIFT] Press to select the memory block (A to G). [CHANNEL + –] [NUMBER (1 ~ 8)] Press to select...
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> uiop <TUNING PRESET> <STATUS>...
Searching Categories Press Channel category to select the category, then use to select the desired channel. • “LOADING” is displayed while channels or data are being received. • Refer to “Troubleshooting” – “XM Satellite Radio” regarding other messages (vpage 79). Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio?
Basic Operation Make the necessary preparations. q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input. The input for the control dock for iPod is assigned to VCR by default.
(When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W) NOTE • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, somefunctions may not operate. (vpage 39) • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. (vpage 39) to select...
Other Operations and Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT>...
When playing the player, the AVR-989 input function switches to the • function of that player. • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-989, connect optical digital or analog. If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical digital connection.
Put the television power on standby and check if the AVR-989 goes into standby. If the AVR-989 does not work please check the following. • Is the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control” (vpage 30) set to “ON”? •...
Quick Select Function With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, MultEQ XT settings and volume can be stored in the memory. Set the input source, surround mode, MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Front Speaker settings and volume to the conditions you want to store.
Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • Operation is not possible for some models.
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Functions of Buttons by Component n Front [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] [1], [2], [SHIFT, 3], [SETUP], [0, SKIP + / FAVORITE], [uiop], [TUNING, 6 7], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [8 9, CH + –] [DISPLAY], [RETURN], [MENU/GUIDE] [SOURCE [SOURCE CONTROL 1] CONTROL 2] Device CD Player iPod Tuner...
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– – Switching the Switching Switching – – display the display the display Return – – Return Return b2 DENON HITACHI – – (121) (108) (007) q, w q, e (Monitor) Channels q TV Volume d w TV Volume f...
[Front] [1], [2], [3], [0], [6 7], [8 9] [SOURCE [SOURCE CONTROL 2] CONTROL 1] [Rear] [NUMBER] [MEMORY] [RETURN] Punch Through Function “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.
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-989 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”...
Remote control unit FL-A/FR-A Bi-Amp connection FL-B/FR-B Bi-Amp connection Audio signals Connectors for video output Stereo ZONE2 VIDEO OUT ZONE2 Monitor Monitor Power amplifier ZONE2 AVR-989 video output Input ZONE2 audio output : Multi-zone video cable : Multi-zone audio cable...
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> <VOLUME> <ZONE2 ON/OFF> <ZONE2 / REC SELECT>...
Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.
G As seen from the side H Surround The AVR-989 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater.
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Volume™ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. AL24 Processing Plus AL24 Processing for All Channels DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an analog waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192-kHz sampling frequency. AL24 Processing Plus, thoroughly suppresses quantization noise associated with D/A conversion of LPCM signals to reproduce the low-level signals with optimum clarity that will bring out all the delicate nuances of the music.
Surround Modes and Parameters Channel output Surround mode Surround Surround Front L/R Center Back L/R PURE DIRECT, DIRECT DSD DIRECT DSD MULTI DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL Plus...
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Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only Panorama Dimension C. Width PURE DIRECT, DIRECT DSD DIRECT DSD MULTI DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3)
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Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Note Surround mode ANALOG STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD HI RES DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS (–HD) + PLgx CINEMA DTS (–HD) + PLgx MUSIC DTS (–HD) + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA DTS NEO:6 MUSIC...
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Button Linear Note Surround mode ANALOG (multi STANDARD MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 7 .1 (7 .1) DIRECT DIRECT DSD DIRECT DSD MULTI DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7 .1...
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Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Video Input signals convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) COMPONENT S (480i / 576i) COMPONENT S (1080p) VIDEO S (480p ~ 720p) COMPONENT S (480i / 576i) COMPONENT S (1080p) S-VIDEO...
• Connection of the power cord is • Check that the power plugs turn on, or turns faulty. are securely inserted into the off directly after it AVR-989’s AC inlet and the wall was turned on. power outlet. No sound is • Connection with input •...
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• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player • Use a DTS-compatible player. is not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-989’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” setting is set to “PCM”. mode. • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI •...
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Cause No picture • The connections between the • Check the connections. appears. AVR-989 and monitor are faulty. • The monitor’s input setting is wrong. • Set properly. • PURE DIRECT mode is set. • The player is connected using the •...
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XM Mini-Tuner dock cable is Mini-Tuner dock is not connected connected to the AVR-989. to the AVR-989. ”CHECK • AVR-989’s XM connector and the • Check that the connections are ANTENNA” is XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock correct. displayed.