ENGLISH FRANCAIS 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.
ENGLISH 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 ···························································································4 Rear Panel ······················································································5 Remote Control Unit ······································································6...
Specifications ··············································································· 68 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.
About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-788, the included remote control unit (RC-1077) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50)
Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 SELECT/ENTER knob ································· (18) Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ··········································· (41) Power indicator ··········································· (41) • The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates Power switch (hON jOFF) ·····················...
ENGLISH Rear Panel Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·························· (12, 13) Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ············ (12) EXT. IN connectors ····································· (15) REMOTE CONTROL jacks··························· (17) PRE OUT connector ······································ (9) ZONE2 connectors······································ (17) AC OUTLETS ··············································· (17) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ···················· (12) Power cord ··················································...
ENGLISH Connections Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. 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-788.
Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-788 into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-788 to a monitor. • The AVR-788’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-788H...
ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible.
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If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. ENGLISH...
ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. DVD player Monitor b The AVR-788 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. This version is compatible with other versions, allowing connection to all components equipped with an HDMI connector.
Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “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”...
“Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 33). iPod ® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-788. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.
Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be used. Video cassette recorder • When recording via the AVR-788, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-788’s VCR OUT connector.
ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console Component with Multi-channel Output connectors DVD player / External decoder •...
XM connector ® • The AVR-788 is an XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. • Plug the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on the rear panel.
ENGLISH Multi-zone 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 52 ~ 55). Pre-main amplifier (ZONE2) Input Output Infrared Infrared retransmitter...
MENU RETURN ENTER, op [Front] ENTER uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] MENU ENTER uiop RETURN About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Menu Operations With the AVR-788, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the...
ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH A u t o S e t u p S t a r t • D i g i t a l : • O P T 1 – Press op to change the setting M e t e r •...
Menu Map MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information Parameter (vpage 39, 40) (vpage 36 ~ 39) n Status n Surround Parameter • Main Zone • MODE • ZONE2 • CINEMA EQ n Audio Input Signal • D.COMP n HDMI Information •...
ENGLISH Auto Setup • Audyssey MultEQ ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater. • It optimizes a large listening area where one or more listeners are seated. Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at multiple positions throughout the listening area as shown in Example q.
Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in use. F Menu screen F 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position. Front Sp. Amp Assign Start Cancel a Start Menu The settings are performed automatically. Start Start Auto Setup.
ENGLISH Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over again.
Manual Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Speaker Setup Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. F Menu screen F MENU 2.Manual Setup 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 3.Input Setup...
ENGLISH Distance measurement Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. Set the value closest to the measured distance. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft : Display when “Feet” is set. 0.00m ~ 18.00m : Display when “Meters” is set. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to no more than 20.0 ft (6.00 meters).
Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 3.Audio Setup 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 4.Zone2 Setup 3.Dolby Digital Setup 5.Option Setup 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Manual EQ a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for playback.
ENGLISH 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. •...
Zone2 Setup Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2-4.Zone2 Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup Level Lch 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup Vol.Limit : OFF 5.Option Setup Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev. : Full a Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level.
ENGLISH 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. –10dB : Set the maximum volume to –10 dB. : Set the maximum volume to 0 dB.
g Quick Select Name Change the Quick Select name. Up to 15 characters can be input. [Input characters] A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ” ? @ [ \ ] (space) h Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID.
ENGLISH Input Setup Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. n TUNER (AM/FM) This menu is for “TUNER” . F Menu screen F 3.Input Setup TUNER 1.Auto Preset 2.Preset Skip 3.Preset Name 4.Input Mode 5.Rename...
Input Mode Set the input mode for this source. The selectable input modes depend on the input source and “Assign” setting (vpage 32, 33). [Input source] TUNER [Selectable items] Analog : Play only signals from analog input. EXT. IN : Play only signals from EXT. IN input. [Input source] [Selectable items] AUTO...
Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format. [Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Selectable items] : Enable conversion. : Disable conversion. NOTE When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video conversion function might not operate. If this happens, please set the conversion mode to “OFF”...
ENGLISH DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 59, 60) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
Parameter F Menu screen F 4.Parameter 1.Surround Parameter 2.Tone Control 3.Room EQ 4.RESTORER 5.Night Mode 6.Audio Delay a Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes (vpage 59, 60). MODE Select the mode according to the playback source. n In the PLgx or PLg mode [Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC GAME z: Can be selected in the PLg mode.
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ENGLISH ROOM SIZE Determine size of acoustic environment. [Selectable items] small : Simulate acoustics of a small room. med. s medium med. l large : Simulate acoustics of a large room. NOTE “ROOM SIZE” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources are played.
s Tone Control Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Tone Defeat Turn tone adjustments off. [Selectable items] : Playback without tone adjustment. : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT mode. Bass Adjust low frequency range (bass).
ENGLISH g Night Mode Optimized setting for late-night listening. [Selectable items] : Turn night mode off. : Low setting. : Middle setting. HIGH : High setting. Operating from the remote control unit Press the NIGHT button. HIGH h Audio Delay Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio.
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 6.Preset Station RGB 4:4:4 Pixel Depth 8bits 5-3.HDMI Monitor Info.
Playing Video and Audio Equipment Basic Operation Prepare the equipment. q Load the DVD, CD or other software in the player. (vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.) w To play a video device, switch the monitor input. (vSee the monitor’s operating instructions.) SOURCE SELECT to select the input source.
ENGLISH <SOURCE SELECT> STATUS <ON/STANDBY> TUNING [Front] [iPod] [SAT TU] uiop STATUS [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [iPod] [SAT TU] TUNING uiop About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Listening to XM 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. MENU : ”Input Setup” – “Assign” – ”iPod dock”...
ENGLISH <SOURCE SELECT> STATUS <ZONE2/REC SELECT> <ENTER>, op [Front] CHANNEL [6], [7] [8], [9] [ENTER], [CH SELECT] uiop STATUS [Rear] [MODE] [ENTER] uiop About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Listening to Music...
Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source. <ZONE2/REC SELECT> Press “ZONE2 SOURCE” is shown on the display. ZONE2 SOURCE ZONE2 TUNER ····...
ENGLISH <SPEAKER A> <SPEAKER B> <POWER> <QUICK SELECT> About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Quick Select Function With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in...
Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be used to operate components...
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ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] [SHIFT] [CHANNEL+/–] [1], [2], [3], [A/B], [0], [DISC SKIP +/ FAVORITE], [6 7], [SETUP], [uiop], [8 9], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [VCR CH+/–] [DISPLAY], [RETURN], [MENU] [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] Device CD Player iPod...
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SUBTITLE DISPLAY – – – – RETURN – – – – Default DENON DENON setting – – (111) (151) (Preset code) Special – Remarks GSpecial RemarksH q Only one device can be set in the preset memory for each mode. Also, when a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted.
ENGLISH [Front] [1], [2], [3], [0], [6], [7], [8], [9] [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] [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, TAPE/CD-R/ MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode.
Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-788 is compatible with the following types of playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) • Bi-amp playback (front speakers) NOTE • For bi-amp playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection. • When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the speaker terminals.
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ENGLISH Setting 2 : 7.1-channel playback Main zone FL SW Amp Assign mode: 7 .1ch 7 .1ch n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER Amp Assign mode 7 .1ch Setting 3 : 5.1-channel playback 2-channel playback Switching ················Surround Mode switching...
Setting 4 : Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main zone and conducting 5.1-channel playback (switching with other modes not possible) Main zone FL SW 5.1ch Amp Assign mode: FL/FR Front A Bi-Amp Bi-Amp Front B Bi-Amp n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal...
ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT VOLUME <ZONE2 ON/OFF> <ZONE2/REC SELECT> [Front] [ZONE2 OFF] [ZONE2 ON] [MAIN OFF] [MAIN ON] SOURCE SELECT SOURCE SELECT VOLUME [MUTING] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [MODE SELECTOR 1] About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit...
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.
ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm 120° Surround speakers G As seen from above H G As seen from the side H Surround The AVR-788 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the...
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ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Channel output Surround mode Front L/R Center Surround L/R PURE DIRECT, DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND neural 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA...
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Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only CENTER PANORAMA DIMENSION WIDTH PURE DIRECT, 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)
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ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Note Surround mode STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS + PLgx CINEMA DTS + PLgx MUSIC DTS + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA DTS NEO:6 MUSIC DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL EX...
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Button Note Surround mode ANALOG DIRECT DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7 .1 DSP SIMULATION 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL STEREO STEREO NOTE : 1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”...
ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals Video convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO S : Signal input A : No signal • The main zone video conversion function is compatible with the following format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL -N, PAL-M and PAL-60. •...
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S-VIDEO Input signals Video convert MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used S : Signal input A : No signal MONITOR OUT VIDEO HDMI...
• Set is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. Cause Countermeasure • Batteries are worn. • Replace with new batteries. • You are operating outside of the •...
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GAudioH Symptom Cause No sound is • You are playing a monaural • The mode is set to something produced from source (TV, AM radio broadcast, other than “STANDARD” . center speaker. etc.) in the STANDARD mode. No sound • The surround mode is set to •...
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ENGLISH GiPodH Symptom Cause iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to played. “iPod dock” is not selected. • Cable is not properly connected. • Control Dock for iPod’s AC adapter is not connected to power outlet. GXM Satellite RadioH Symptom Cause ”CHECK...
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