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 ENGLISH n Contents Option Setup ·················································································31 Menu Operations a Amp Assign·············································································31 s Volume Control ·······································································31 Operations ····················································································· 18 Getting Started d Source Delete ·········································································32 Example of Display of Default Values ········································ 18 f On-Screen Display ··································································32 Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ··················· 19 Accessories ·····················································································2 g Quick Select Name ·································································32 Menu Map ·····················································································20...
MAIN ZONE ············································································48 Presetting ······················································································61 s ZONE2 ····················································································48 Operating Preset Components ····················································61 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Audio Input Signal ········································································48 Punch Through Function ·····························································64 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the HDMI Information ·········································································49...
About the Remote Control Unit Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-789, the included remote control unit (RC-1099) • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
ENGLISH Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel Cursor buttons (ui) ·······························································(18) Q8 Q7 MASTER VOLUME control knob ············································ (50) AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME indicator ··························· (46) HD AUDIO indicator ································································· (41) Master volume indicator Display Remote control sensor ·····························································...
ENGLISH Display Input signal indicators NIGHT indicator This lights when the night mode is selected. Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected. Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other HDMI indicator information are displayed here.
ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Indicator ······················································ (61) ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (68) Source select buttons ································ (50) Power buttons ············································ (50) b : To select “SIRIUS”, “XM” as the input QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (60) SAT TU1/2 source, use the button.
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-789. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
For surround back speakers : • Never touch the speaker terminals while the • Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-789 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround power supply is connected. Doing so could result back speakers.
It does not operate with televisions or players that are not compatible with HDMI’s CEC. • • When the AVR-789 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-789 and monitor using an HDMI cable.
ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. • Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”).
VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make • When recording via the AVR-789, the playback device’s cable must be of the the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “(input source to which same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-789’s VCR OUT connector.
ENGLISH CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connections to Other Devices Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and digital connections if you wish to record digital audio signals, depending outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.
® ® • The AVR-789 is an XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM • The AVR-789 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver. You can ® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock receive SIRIUS...
ENGLISH Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) Connection of AM antennas 1. Push the 2. Insert the 3.
ENGLISH Multi-zone Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. ZONE2 out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 at the same time (vpage 65 ~ 68). To household Power cord power outlet...
ENGLISH ENGLISH Menu Operations With the AVR-789, 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 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ *Start Menu Step1:Speaker Detection Press o to execute Start•...
• NOTE Crossover frequency: “Maximum/Highest Frequency” • Low pass filter: “Off” Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-789 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio • Standby mode: “Off” is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the • surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign”...
If adjustment to the environment is necessary, set the following items the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-789 off, check before proceeding. the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning.
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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-789. Retry Cancel to select “Store 0”, then press q Press • “Storing Please wait ... ” is displayed on the on-screen display •...
ENGLISH s Parameter Check Manual Setup Check auto setup measurement results. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is completed. [Selectable items] Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Distance Check Speaker Config. Check Speaker Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Channel Level Check...
Select step. (smallest distance) • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-789 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio channel (SBL). is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the [Selectable items] •...
ENGLISH f Channel Level g Crossover Frequency h Front Speaker Setup Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low Select front speakers to use for each surround mode. range signal. [Selectable items] Test Tone [Selectable items]...
ENGLISH ENGLISH HDMI Setup h Power Off Control s RGB Range Make settings for RGB output range. Interlock power OFF with HDMI control. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F [Selectable items] Normal : Use video range from 16 (black) to 235 (white). 2.Manual Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup Enhanced...
ENGLISH Front Audio Setup d Dolby Digital Setup Select front speaker size. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Make settings for audio playback. sources. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F Large Small [Selectable items] : Select front speaker size. 2.Manual Setup : Compression is used.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Manual EQ ZONE2 Setup g EQ Preset Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. Default Resets the settings to the default values. F Menu screen F EQ Customize Base Curve Copy...
ENGLISH Option Setup d Volume Limit s Volume Control Make a setting for maximum volume. Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. Make various other settings. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F Volume Limit : Do not set a maximum volume. 2.Manual Setup Make a setting for maximum volume.
: Show display for 10 seconds after operation. NOTE : Turn display off. f On-Screen Display When using the AVR-789 with only the included remote control iPod Information unit (RC-1099), use Remote ID “1” (default). Make on-screen display related settings.
ENGLISH j Display k Setup Lock Adjust display brightness of the receiver. Protect settings from inadvertent change. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Bright : Normal display brightness. : Turn protection on. : Reduced display brightness. : Turn protection off. Dark : Very low display brightness. : Display is off unless controls are operated.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Input Setup Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings n CD, CDR/TAPE, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, VCR, V.AUX related to playing input sources. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual This menu is for “CD”, “CDR/TAPE”, “DVD”, “HDP”, “TV/CBL”, Button located on both the main unit and the remote control “VCR”, “V.AUX”.
ENGLISH NOTE Settings Related to Playing Input d Preset Name • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals. Assign name to a preset memory. Sources • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of Names containing up to 8 characters can be input. another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH i/p Scaler Progressive Mode Make settings for i/p scaler function. Select optimum progressive mode for video material. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Selectable items] [Selectable items] A to H Auto : Use i/p scaler function for analog video signal. : Automatically detect video material type.
ENGLISH g Input Mode h Rename • When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. Change the display name for this source. the display. If the “ ”...
VCR (iPod) connector. None : No digital input connector assigned. • Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-789 and control dock None : No HDMI input connector assigned. for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input...
Display Condition Change the password. Make settings for shuffle mode. Signal strength is excellent When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R is connected ENTER q P ress Signal strength is good ENTER w I nput old password (4 digits) using...
ENGLISH 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 and the remote control 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 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 4.RESTORER : “Cinema EQ”...
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“AFDM”. q A dopt “7.1ch” for the “Amp Assign” setting. Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the The default setting for the Amp Assign mode of AVR-789 is • surround signals seems unnatural.
ENGLISH A4 SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources) Tone Audyssey Settings Determine whether to use surround back speakers. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. [Selectable items] A7 Tone Control S0 MultEQ : The surround back channel signal is played. Turn tone adjustments off.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH S1 Dynamic EQ S2 Dynamic Volume S3 Setting (Dynamic Volume 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.
ENGLISH 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 and the remote control BUTTON unit F Menu screen F <BUTTON>...
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 ENGLISH Playback Operations During Playback Preparations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Adjusting the Master Volume BUTTON 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 and the remote control q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning) BUTTON unit [MODE] Press to light the “AUTO”...
ENGLISH 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 Searching Categories Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual (Preset Memory) [o p] Press Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can unit <BUTTON>...
ENGLISH ENGLISH Presetting Radio Stations Basic Operation Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength (Preset Memory) and Radio ID <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU1/2] Either turn or press Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can to select “SIRIUS”. <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU1/2] Either turn or press...
(vpage 81). Make the necessary preparations. <ON/STANDBY> ENTER, op q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. Parental Lock (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input.
When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W is NOTE connected • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, somefunctions may not operate. [Selectable items] • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.
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 and the remote control SELECT> until “ZONE2 Source” is displayed. BUTTON unit •...
When playing the player, the AVR-789 input function switches to the • function of that player. • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-789, connect optical digital or analog. If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical digital connection.
When the input source is “iPod” , you cannot perform channel level setting. If the AVR-789 does not work please check the following. • Is the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control” (vpage 28) set to “ON”? •...
ENGLISH ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby surround mode, MultEQ settings and volume can be stored in the mode was set.
[NUMBER] Presetting b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position. setting the preset memory.
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ENGLISH 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...
ENGLISH 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.
Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function Stereo The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-789 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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ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting 2 : Setting 3 : 7.1-channel playback Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 5.1-channel playback MAIN ZONE (switching with other modes not possible) FL SW MAIN ZONE FL SW Amp Assign mode: 7.1ch 7 .1ch...
Prepare pre-main amplifiers for ZONE2. Connectors for audio output Audio signals ZONE2 ZONE2 OUT Stereo MAIN ZONE (7.1-channel system) ZONE2 Monitor Pre-main amplifier Blu-ray Disc player AVR-789 / DVD player ZONE2 Input audio output Remote control unit : Multi-zone audio cable...
ENGLISH ENGLISH Multi-zone Operations Adjusting the Volume Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control GOperation on the main unitH BUTTON 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-789 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 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 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...
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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 ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals Monitor output Video convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S (1080p) COMPONENT S (480p ~ 720p) COMPONENT COMPONENT S (480i / 576i)
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ENGLISH S-VIDEO Input signals Monitor output Video convert MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO — — VIDEO — S-VIDEO Used S-VIDEO VIDEO Not used — VIDEO — COMPONENT — COMPONENT VIDEO — COMPONENT S-VIDEO Used COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO Not used...
Set does not • External noise or interference is • Reset the microprocessor. power indicator • Please re-install AVR-789 in a – operate properly. causing the set to malfunction. will flash in red place having good ventilation.
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• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player is • Use a DTS-compatible player. – switch. switch. not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-789’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” GAudioH setting is set to “PCM” . mode. Symptom Cause...
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• Check the connections. 11 ~ 14 HDMI audio • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “Amp” appears. AVR-789 and monitor are faulty. signals are not Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” • The monitor’s input setting is • Set properly. –...
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AVR-789. displayed. present, the “Parental Lock” is to the AVR-789. on (locked). ”CHECK • AVR-789’s XM connector and the • Check that the connections are ”ACQUIRING • The selected channel is not • Select another channel. –...
Important Safety Instructions This symbol found on the apparatus WARNING! To reduce the risk of re or electric indicates hazards arising from danger- shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or ous voltages. moisture. This symbol found on the apparatus This symbol found on the apparatus indi- indicates the user should read all safety cates that the apparatus must be placed in a...
Placement Options The MCS 100 satellites and center channel are easily placed on a tabletop or wall-mounted. The speakers are configured for tabletop use when you first unpack the system. The foot installed on the rear of the speaker will keep it upright. The MCS 100 satellites and center channel are designed to easily mount on the wall using the keyhole slot(s) on the back of the speaker.
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Subwoofer Controls Power On Plug the subwoofer’s AC cord into a wall outlet. We do not recommend using use the outlets on the back of the receiver. The subwoofer features auto on/standby. An LED indicator next to the volume control indicates what mode the subwoofer is in. RED = STANDBY (No signal detected, Amp Off ) GREEN = ON (Signal detected, Amp On) LED indicator...
Limited Warranty Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our MCS 100 system that it will be free of defects in materials and workmanship in its mechanical parts for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the electrical components of MCS 100 is 1 year.
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00 Jubilee Drive, Peabody, MA 01960 USA www.bostonacoustics.com Boston, Boston Acoustics, MagnaGuard, Kortec, and the Boston Acoustics logo are registered trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc. Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.