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Denon AVR-990 Owner's Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-990
Owner's Manual
Manuel de l'Utilisateur
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English
Use this manual in combination with the
operating guide displayed on the GUI screen.
GUI Menu Operation (vpage 25)
GUI Menu Map (vpage 24)
Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 84)
Français
Utilisez ce manuel en même temps que le guide
d'utilisation affiché sur l'écran GUI (Interface
graphique).
Fonctionnement du menu de l'interface graphique
GUI (vpage 25)
Plan du menu de l'interface graphique GUI (vpage 24)
Fonctionnement des appareils connectés avec la
télécommande (vpage 84)

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  • Page 1 GUI (Interface graphique). Fonctionnement du menu de l’interface graphique AV SURROUND RECEIVER GUI (vpage 25) Plan du menu de l’interface graphique GUI (vpage 24) Fonctionnement des appareils connectés avec la AVR-990 télécommande (vpage 84) Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur...
  • Page 2 ENGLISH FRANCAIS IMPOTANT SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: INSTRUCTIONS • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, CAUTION etc. Read these instructions. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be Keep these instructions.
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. et la poussière. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. • Avoid high temperatures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connections ·············································································8 Adjusting the Master Volume ·····················································65 Music and Videos ·······································································79 Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) ······························65 Operating the AVR-990 with a Browser Important Information ··································································8 Listening with Headphones ························································65 (Web Control Function) ·······························································80 Cables Used for Connections ·······················································8 Switching the front speakers ······················································65...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Assigning buttons that are Not Used to Operate Other Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are Devices (Punch Through Function)············································88 Perform the operations leading to playback on the AVR-990 in the no problems with the connection cables. order shown below.

  • Page 6: Preparations

    Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the In addition to the AVR-990, the included remote control unit (RC-1118) Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH GWith the door openH Part Names and Functions W6 W5 Front Panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). W7 Headphones jack ········································ (65) DYNAMIC VOLUME™ button (DYN VOL) ·· (72) Q8 W8 ZONE2 ON/OFF button ······························...

  • Page 8: Display

    ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Display r t y Input signal indicators PARTY indicators AL24 indicator These indicators light during party mode. This lights when AL24 Processing Plus (vpage Input signal channel indicators • ORGANIZER 90) is activated. These light when digital signals are input. This lights to indicate that party mode has When playing HD Audio sources, the“...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Rear Panel SIRIUS connector ······································· (18) SIGNAL GND terminal ······························· (16) COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ···(14, 15, 17) RS-232C connector ····································· (21) AC inlet ························································ (23) HDMI connectors ········································ (13) REMOTE CONTROL jacks ·························· (21) AC OUTLETS ··············································· (23) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ············...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Unit

    Indicator ······················································ (84) Remote Control Unit control Power buttons ············································ (23) QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (78) Operations on the AVR-990 Front Rear Input source select button ························ (26) Operations on five devices other that System buttons ······················(65, 66, 85 ~ 88) the AVR-990 MENU button ··············································...

  • Page 11: Connections

    ENGLISH Connections Important Information Cables Used for Connections Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats Select the cables (sold separately) according to the equipment being connected. are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. Audio and video cables Video cables After connections are completed, certain settings must be made on...

  • Page 12: Converting Input Video Signals For Output (Video Conversion Function)

    The AVR-990 has 4 different types of video input/output terminal (HDMI, Component video, S-Video, Video). Use the terminals according to the devices to be connected. Input This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-990 into the format Output Output Input used to output the video signals from the AVR-990 to a monitor.

  • Page 13: Installing / Setting The Speakers

    Installing / Setting the Speakers When 7.1ch (Front Height Speaker) Connected When 6.1ch (Surround Back Speaker) Connected • The AVR-990 is compatible with various types of surround playback. Front height speakers • Decide on the surround modes to be played on the...
  • Page 14 ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers s Set the “Amp Assign” Mode According to the Speaker Layout The signals output from the AVR-990’s SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminals can be switched (vpage 33 “Amp Assign”). Amp assign SURR. BACK / Amp assign SURR.

  • Page 15: Speaker Connections

    + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers When the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 33) is being connected to the AVR-990, and be sure to “Front A Bi-Amp” or “Front B Bi-Amp”, connect interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

  • Page 16: Connecting Devices

    ENGLISH Connections Connecting Devices Connecting Devices Equipped with HDMI Terminals The AVR-990 allows connection of inputs from up to 5 HDMI devices and output to 1 monitor. Important Information Connecting Devices Digital Satellite Game video HD player About HDMI player...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Monitor

    ENGLISH Connecting Devices NOTE Connecting the Monitor • If the GUI menu “Audio Out” setting (vpage 35) is set to “AMP”, the sound may be interrupted when the monitor’s power is turned off. • Select the terminal to use and connect the device. •...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Playback Components

    Connecting the Playback Components Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R or ASD-11R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-990. For instructions on Blu-ray Disc Player / DVD Player the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Recording Components

    “booming” noise from the speakers. “Input Assign” (vpage 44) NOTE The SIGNAL GND terminal of the AVR-990 is not a safety ground Set as Necessary connection. Connect it to reduce noise when noise is excessive. Set this to change the input signal to which the input source is Note that depending on the record player, connecting the ground line assigned.
  • Page 20 Set this to change the input signal to which the input source is assigned. • To record video signals through the AVR-990, use the same type of video cable for connection between “Input Assign” (vpage 44) the AVR-990 and the player as the cable used for connection between the AVR-990 and the recorder.
  • Page 21 Connecting Devices SIRIUS Connector Satellite Receiver / Cable Tuner (Set Top Box) The AVR-990 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready ® receiver. You can • Select the terminal to use and connect the device. receive SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting Devices Equipped with HDMI Terminals”...
  • Page 22 Positioning the Antenna from the antenna connected to stable surface. For a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be positioned the AVR-990’s other AM tuner Direction of broadcasting station correctly. Use the following map to determine which area you are terminal.

  • Page 23: Connections To Other Devices

    ENGLISH Connecting Devices USB Port Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Connections to Other Devices When you connect a USB memory device to the USB port, you can The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu-ray Disc enjoy music, etc., stored on the USB memory device.

  • Page 24: External Controller

    When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left terminal is connected via a monaural mini-plug, the connected Set this to use the RS-232C connector for the DENON RF remote channel (L). device’s power on/standby can be controlled through linked controller.

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Home Network (Lan)

    PC, internet radio audio and Modem Connecting” (vpage 37). other sources. You can also control the AVR-990 from your PC via the • With the AVR-990, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP Router Web browser.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Power Cord

    ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Once Connections are Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Completed Button located on both the main unit Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the BUTTON and the remote control unit power cord.

  • Page 27: Settings

    ENGLISH Settings GUI Menu Map MENU Pressing displays the GUI menu. From this menu, you can Setting items Detailed items Description Page move to various setting screens. Audio / Video Adjust Audio Adjust Adjust various audio parameters. Adjust various audio and Picture Adjust Adjust various video parameters.

  • Page 28: Gui Menu Operation

    ENGLISH GUI Menu Operation When a TV is connected to the AVR-990, the GUI menu, sound field Examples of GUI Menu Screen Displays parameters, etc., can be displayed on the TV. This allows you to operate the AVR-990 and make settings on it while Typical examples are described below.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Input Source

    ENGLISH GUI Menu Operation Selecting the Input Source • Input sources that are not going to be used can be set ahead of time. Make this setting at “Source There are three ways to select the input source, as described below. Delete”...

  • Page 30: Make The Optimal Speaker Settings, And Correct The Room Acoustics (Audyssey™ Auto Setup)

    ENGLISH Make the Optimal Speaker Settings, and Correct the Room Acoustics (Audyssey™ Auto Setup) The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and When using Surround Back Speakers Important Information listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made GExample qH GExample wH automatically.
  • Page 31 Turn on the TV and subwoofer power. Setup Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during Change the TV input to AVR-990 input. microphone the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not in Turn on the AVR-990 power.
  • Page 32 NOTE s Audyssey Auto Setup Preparations d Perform Audyssey Auto Setup Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-990 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio around items indicate the default setting. is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the •...
  • Page 33 If you want to check another item, so repeat step 8. remeasurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that When measurements the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-990 off, check Press to select “Next 1 Store”, then press...

  • Page 34: Error Messages

    • Connect the included setup microphone to the An error message is displayed if it was not possible to complete SETUP MIC jack of the AVR-990. Audyssey Auto Setup due to speaker placement, the measurement • Not all speakers could be detected.

  • Page 35: Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup)

    ENGLISH Make the Optimal Speaker Settings, and Correct the Room Acoustics (Audyssey™ Auto Setup) Making Detailed Settings Check the Measuring Results and Equalizer Type after (Manual Setup) Audyssey Auto Setup (Parameter Check) For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “GUI Menu Operation”...
  • Page 36 Front Height : The front height channel audio signals are output. Surround Back : Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-990 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is • Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately playback low not output from the surround back speakers.
  • Page 37 ENGLISH Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tone. subwoofer. • Front L / Front Height L / Center / Front Height R / Front R / Surround Settings for subwoofer and Set the volume of the test R / S.
  • Page 38 • Custom : The front speakers used for the different playing modes are controlled from the AVR- set in advance. 990 and the AVR-990 can • Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device to be controlled from external 2CH DIRECT/STEREO : The front speakers used in the direct, stereo and check the settings.
  • Page 39 ENGLISH Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup) Setting items Setting contents Making the Audio Settings (Audio Setup) 2ch Direct/Stereo Crossover : Outputs at below set frequency, each speaker’s bass signal Default settings are underlined. output from the subwoofer. (Continued) • 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / Make settings for audio playback.
  • Page 40 “ON” in the AVR-990’s default settings. • If the AVR-990 is being used connected to a network without the DHCP function, the network settings must be made. In this case, some knowledge of networks is required. For details, consult a network administrator.
  • Page 41 / heb / hun / ita / jpn / kor / nor / pol / por / por(BR) / rus / spa / swe / tur Friendly Name Edit : The Friendly Name is the name AVR-990 displayed on the network. Up to 63 characters can be input. The default Friendly Name on first use is “DENON:[AVR-990]”.
  • Page 42 You can set to the upper limit set with “Volume Limit” (vpage 40) . character input. • The password may not contain underscores ( _ ). Network Status : Displays up to a maximum of 10 DENON products connected on the same network. Napster Account Username / Password •...
  • Page 43 ENGLISH Making Detailed Settings (Manual Setup) Making the ZONE2 Settings (ZONE2 Setup) Making Other Settings (Option Setup) OPTION Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Set the audio to playback with ZONE2. Setting items Setting contents Volume Control Volume Display : Set how volume is displayed. Setting items Setting contents •...
  • Page 44 “NET/USB”. stopped, etc. • Always : Show display continuously. • Picture : Set the background to a picture (DENON logo). • 30s : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. • Black : Set the background to black. •...
  • Page 45 Zone” is selected, and when the input source set to “ON” with activating Trigger Out 2. Only use this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or maintenance from a DENON “When Setting for Input Source” is selected.
  • Page 46 Care of data in Internet radio, media server and USB memory device • • In the event of an update error during update or upgrade, turn the AVR-990’s power off and then on Display Description again. “Update Retry” appears on the display and update restarts from the point at which update failed.

  • Page 47: Making The Input Settings (Input Setup)

    ENGLISH Making the Input Settings Important Information (Input Setup) About the Display of Input Sources in This Manual For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “GUI Menu In this manual, the names of input sources that can be set at the different items are indicated as shown Operation”...
  • Page 48 Mode” (vpage 48). The “INPUT ASSIGN” screen is displayed. • When the AVR-990 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.
  • Page 49 Opt 2 Opt 3 None • If control dock for iPod is not connected to the AVR-990, assignment setting of the “iPod dock” is disabled, and you can use it as a standard input source. When control dock for iPod is used as the input source, assignment of Default Yes : Reset to the defaults.
  • Page 50 When “Video Convert” is set to “OFF”, the video conversion function mode is set. does not work. In this case, connect the AVR-990 and TV with the same Video 1 : Select mode suitable for video playback type of cable.

  • Page 51: Input Mode

    ENGLISH Making the Input Settings (Input Setup) Changing the Input Mode and Decoding Mode Changing the Input Source’s Display Name (Rename) (Input Mode) Default settings are underlined. Setting items Setting contents Rename ENTER 1. Press The selectable input modes depend on the input source and “Input Assign” (vpage 44) setting. Change the display name of 2.

  • Page 52: Playback Mode

    ENGLISH Making the Input Settings (Input Setup) Setting the iPod with iPod Dock Playback Mode Automatically Presetting Radio Stations (Playback Mode) (Auto Preset) This can be set for the input source for which “iPod dock” is assigned at “Input Assign” (vpage 46). Setting items Setting contents Setting items...

  • Page 53: Parental Lock

    ENGLISH Making the Input Settings (Input Setup) Setting SIRIUS Radio Reception Restrictions Giving Names to Preset Stations (Preset Name) (Parental Lock) Default settings are underlined. Setting items Setting contents A1 ~ G8 This can be set when the input source is HD Radio . •...

  • Page 54: Playback

    Listening to music on an iPod ® Playback preparation. Playing a Blu-ray Disc Player/DVD Player q Connecting the DENON control dock for iPod to the AVR-990 (vpage 15 “Control Dock for iPod”). The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray disc player / w Set the iPod ®...
  • Page 55 When an iPod equipped with a video function is connected to a more to select the display mode. (vpage 65) DENON ASD-11R control dock for iPod, video files can be played in Fast-forwarding or fast-reversing There are two modes for display the contents recorded on the (vpage 65) the browse mode.

  • Page 56: Tuning In Radio Stations

    ENGLISH Tuning in Radio Stations SIRIUS XM Radio Legal Important Information Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius About SIRIUS XM Radio XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the Button located on both the main unit BUTTON property of their respective owners.

  • Page 57: Listening To Sirius Satellite Radio

    <STATUS> until “SIGNAL” appears on the Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can tune When operating SIRIUS with the AVR-990 via the remote control unit, them in easily. Up to 56 channels can be preset. display.

  • Page 58: Listening To Hd Radio Stations

    ENGLISH Tuning in Radio Stations – SIRIUS Satellite Radio, HD Radio Searching Categories Listening to HD Radio Stations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Press [DEVICE SELECT 1] [DEVICE Button located on both the main unit to “MAIN/TV” and BUTTON and the remote control unit SELECT 2]...

  • Page 59: Playing Network Audio, Usb Memory Devices

    Normal ↓ • The AVR-990’s Internet radio station list is created using a radio w Frequency / Signal strength station database service (vTuner). This database service provides a • To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to 4.
  • Page 60 Napster. This service allows users to download and play pieces of Audio Layer-3) can be set. music they want to hear on the AVR-990. Before you can use Napster, – you will need to visit the Napster website on your PC to create an account and register as a member.

  • Page 61: Listening To Internet Radio

    Press [SOURCE SELECT] to display the GUI Source • On the AVR-990, folder and file names can be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with Select menu, then select “ ” (vpage 26). “. (period)”.
  • Page 62 The selected Internet radio station is cleared. After pressing [SHIFT] , press [CHANNEL] to select the SELECT 2] To cancel the operation without clearing the station, press registered preset number. The AVR-990 automatically connects to the Internet and playback begins.

  • Page 63: Playing Files Stored On A Computer

    Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP During playback, either press (previous file) or Playback preparation. (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on the AVR-990. (next file). • Connections to the required system and specific settings must be q Check the network environment, then turn on the AVR- Playback preparation.

  • Page 64: Listening To Napster

    HDD of the kind to which an AC adapter can be connected to [Input characters] supply power, use the AC adapter. GLower case charactersH abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz • It is not possible to connect and use a computer via the AVR-990’s GUpper case charactersH ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ USB port using a USB cable. Front Rear GSymbolsH ! “...
  • Page 65 ENGLISH Listening to Napster Enter a Character Search For the Track You Want Registering Tracks in My Napster Library to Listen to Press while the track you wish to register is Press [SEARCH] playing. Select “Add to my library”, then press ENTER [1/7] Napster...

  • Page 66: Listening To Rhapsody

    ENGLISH Listening to Rhapsody Listening to Rhapsody After inputting the “Username” and “Password”, Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual select “OK”, then press ENTER Playback preparation. Button located on both the main unit If the “Username” and “Password” match, the top menu for BUTTON and the remote control unit Rhapsody is displayed.
  • Page 67 ENGLISH Listening to Rhapsody Select the Search Mode Track Menu e Search From the Rhapsody Internet Radio Station Press during playback to display the Track Menu. to select “Rhapsody Channels”, then press [1/4] Rhapsody ENTER [1/6] Introduction Rhapsody Music Guide to select radio station, then press ENTER Search...

  • Page 68: Operations During Playback

    ENGLISH Operations During Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit Adjusting the Master Volume Switching the front speakers <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] MASTER VOLUME <FRONT SPEAKERS>...

  • Page 69: To Cue To The Beginning Of A Track

    ENGLISH Operations During Playback To Cue to the Beginning of a Track During playback, either press (to search for previous tracks) or (to search for subsequent tracks), or press Selecting Tracks During playback, either press (previous track) or (next track). Searching Pages [SEARCH] Press...

  • Page 70: Selecting The Surround Mode

    : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” Game : This mode is suited for games. and the AVR-990’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON” z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete : This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can Pro Logic 6.1”.

  • Page 71: Direct Playback

    Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. The desired mode according to the program source and viewing The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal. situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Playing the source (vpage 51). modes.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Sound And Picture Quality

    ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “GUI Menu Operation” (vpage 25). Setting items Setting contents Adjusting the Sound (Audio Adjust) Surround Parameters LFE : Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). Default settings are underlined.
  • Page 73 ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents PLgx CINEMA z3 : Generate and play the surround back signals by Surround Parameters Front Height : Set the front height channel. Surround Parameters •...
  • Page 74 ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents Audyssey Settings MultEQ : Corrects both time and frequency response problems in the Audyssey Settings Dynamic EQ / Volume : OFF Dynamic EQ : ON/Volume : OFF listening area.
  • Page 75 ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents Audyssey Settings Dynamic Volume : Solves the problem of large variations in volume level Manual EQ Adjust CH : Correct the tone of each speaker. between TV, movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud (Continued) Use the graphic equalizer...

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Picture Adjust)

    ENGLISH Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust) Setting items Setting contents Adjusting the Picture Quality (Picture Adjust) RESTORER OFF : Do not use RESTORER. Default settings are underlined. Mode 1 (RESTORER 64) : Optimized mode for compressed sources with This function restores...

  • Page 77: Checking The Status (Information)

    ENGLISH Checking the Status (Information) Setting items Setting contents Setting items Setting contents Quick Select 1 / Quick Select 2 / Quick Select 3 / ZONE2 Quick Select MAIN ZONE Quick Select Status • Select Source / Video Select / MultEQ / Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE.

  • Page 78: Other Operations And Convenient Functions

    ENGLISH Other Operations and Convenient 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 Recording on an External Device and the remote control unit...

  • Page 79: Convenient Functions

    • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-990, connect optical If the HDMI control function does not operate properly, check the digital or analog audio (vpage 14 “Connecting the Monitor”).

  • Page 80: Setting The Power To Standby After A Certain Amount Of Time

    <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit With this function, you can set the AVR-990 so that the power is Adjust the Volume of the Different Speakers [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit...

  • Page 81: Saving Frequently Used Settings (Quick Select Function)

    The input source automatically switches to “NET/USB” and environment that is consistently the same. DIRECT) can be played on multiple DENON products equipped with the same network audio as on the organizer is played. the Party Mode function and connected in a network.

  • Page 82: Operating A Wireless Lan-Compatible Mobile Terminal To Play Music And Videos

    • File operations (play, stop, pause, track search) • When selecting the AVR-990 from the mobile terminal device, the name of the AVR-990 is displayed at • Play mode settings (repeat/random) “Friendly Name”. “Friendly Name” can be edited at “Friendly Name Edit” (vpage 38) as desired so •...

  • Page 83: Operating The Avr-990 With A Browser (Web Control Function)

    When operated from the main unit, click because box. the screen is not updated. For example, if the IP address of AVR-990 is “192.168.100.33”, z8: Click to return to the top menu. enter “http://192.168.100.33”. Displayed when setting “Top Menu Link Setup” to “ON” in GExample 3H z9: Click to add a setting to the “Favorites”...

  • Page 84: Various Memory Functions

    ENGLISH Convenient Functions GExample 2H Setup menu screen GExample 4H PDA menu screen GExample 6H Dedicated iPod Touch screen When accessed from the iPod Touch browser, an optimized operation screen is displayed. z18: Select to operate each zone. NOTE You cannot change setup menu operations and zone name on the PDA menu screen.

  • Page 85: Playing In Zone2 (Zone2 Function)

    The source selected for ZONE2 is also output from the recording output connectors. The video signals of the AVR-990’s ZONE2 video output terminal are The audio signals of the AVR-990’s ZONE2 audio output terminals are played by the ZONE2 TV.

  • Page 86: Playback

    ENGLISH Playback Adjust the item below. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit The operating procedure is the same for “q ZONE2 Playback by Adjust the Volume BUTTON and the remote control unit Speaker Output”...

  • Page 87: Quick Select Function

    Set the items below to the settings you want to save. Registering Preset Codes q Input Source (vpage 83) w Volume Level (vpage 83) [ZONE OFF] DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting Press and hold the desired [QUICK SELECT] until the preset memory.
  • Page 88 ENGLISH iPod HD Radio (DTU) Operating Components Front [DEVICE SELECT 1] Switch Front MAIN/TV : To operate the TV, iPod, HD Radio, SIRIUS or NET/USB DEVICE SELECT DEVICE SELECT DEVICE : To operate a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, Digital video recorder, video deck, satellite Signal SHIFT Preset channel selection...
  • Page 89 ENGLISH Operating Components SIRIUS (SAT TU) NET/USB Front Front Front DEVICE SELECT DEVICE SELECT DEVICE SELECT SHIFT ON/SOURCE Preset channel selection Play/Pause Power on / Standby Play z MEMORY Preset memory registration Stop Pause z Channel selection SHIFT Preset channel selection Stop z CH + –...
  • Page 90 Number input / Track selection z : When the punch through function (vpage BD Player DVD Player 88) is set, this functions as the button for the Default setting DENON DENON device for which punch through is set. (Preset code) (111) z (121)
  • Page 91 Rear CD Player [6], [7] 0 ~ 9, +10 Number input / Track selection Blu-ray disc Player / DVD Player Default setting [8], [9] DENON Front Digital Video Recorder, Video Deck [DYNAMIC (111) (Preset code) No setting VOLUME] Special Remarks [BAND] This is set to “No setting”...

  • Page 92: Dolby Digital

    Explanation of Terms DTS Surround Dolby Pro Logic gx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro The AVR-990 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that Logic g matrix decoding technology. DTS Digital Surround lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are decoded to achieve a natural same sense of presence as in a movie theater.
  • Page 93 AL24 Processing for All Channels play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content analog waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192 kHz from the Internet or from a PC.

  • Page 94: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Surround Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround Mode Front Surround Surround Front Height D. COMP AFDM Surround Center Subwoofer Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Level Back L/R Back...
  • Page 95 ENGLISH Surround Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround Mode Dynamic PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only Tone Control Dynamic EQ RESTORER mode only Delay Time Subwoofer Front Height MultEQ Volume...
  • Page 96 ENGLISH Surround Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL MULTI CH PCM WMA (Windows LINEAR DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY Note Media Audio) / DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround Mode ANALOG...
  • Page 97 ENGLISH Surround Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL MULTI CH PCM WMA (Windows LINEAR DTS-HD DOLBY Note Media Audio) / DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround Mode ANALOG PCM / High DOLBY DIGITAL EX MP3 / MPEG-4 Master DSCRT...
  • Page 98 ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output MAIN ZONE MONITOR OUT Input Signals Output Signals GUI menu displayed Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO Only the GUI menu ON/OFF A z2 A z2 A z2 is displayed...
  • Page 99 AVR-990, the power wire has slipped out of the terminal and is touching the AVR-990’s Power does not • Check that the power plugs are securely inserted into the AVR- indicator will flash rear panel.
  • Page 100 Page Symptom Cause / Countermeasure Page No picture appears. • Check the connections of the AVR-990’s video output terminals 13, 14 No sound is produced • When playing monaural audio sources, select a surround mode and the TV’s input terminals.
  • Page 101 PC Application, it is registered to “My • The computer’s or router’s firewall is activated. Check the – Library”. In this way, the playlist can be played in AVR-990. computer’s or router’s firewall settings. Cannot delete •...
  • Page 102 ENGLISH GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH Restoring All the Settings to as They were at the Symptom Cause / Countermeasure Page Time of Purchase (Resetting the Microprocessor) “CHECK SIRIUS • The SiriusConnect Home Tuner unit is not connected. Check that TUNER” is displayed. the connections are correct.
  • Page 103 ENGLISH Specifications Audio section HD Radio section [FM] [AM] • Power amplifier (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Rated output: Front: Receiving Range: 87 .5 MHz ~ 107 .9 MHz 530 kHz ~ 1710 kHz 120 W + 120 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity: 1.5 µV (14.8 dBf)
  • Page 104 Scott 012, 030, 038, 039, 116, 139 Dell 012, 032 Initial Noshi Sears 010, 012, 029, 039, 088, 155 Alleron Denon Innova America Action DiamondVision Insignia 029, 108, 109, 110 Olevia 064, 072, 078 015, 016, 017, 044, 070, Ampro...
  • Page 105 061, 076, 142 Shinsonic Blu-ray Disc Player Harman/Kardon 082, 140 Philips Viking Sonic Blue Hitachi Polaroid Denon 000, 001, 002, 003, 004, Viore Hiteker Sony 005, 006 ,045, 065, 066, Vizio 061, 093, 094, 095, 126, 144 105, 106, 107 Sansui...
  • Page 106 052, 053, 054 Magnavox Linksys Microsoft Stack Panasonic Media Center PC Dell Mind 014, 032 Toshiba Microsoft Denon Minolta 008, 010, 021, 022, 032, Sylvania 033, 046, 055 Mind DIRECTV Mitsubishi 010, 038 Symphonic 008, 021, 022, 033 DEVICE SELECT : SAT/CBL...
  • Page 107 AT&T Realistic California Audio Bell South Recoton Labs Cable Vision Regal Carver 040, 041 Cabletenna Regency Denon 001, 042, [111] Cableview Rembrandt Clearmaster Runco DMX Electronics ClearMax Samsung 008, 034, 042 Dynamic Bass Colour Voice 001, 002, 003, 007, 012,...
  • Page 108 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10344 009D...

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