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 Contents Menu Operations Input Setup Operations ····················································································· 18 Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ·································31 Example of Display of Default Values ········································· 18 Auto Preset ··················································································31 Getting Started Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ···················· 19 Preset Skip ···················································································31 Accessories ······················································································2 Menu Map ·····················································································20 Preset Name ················································································31...
Turning the Power On and Off······················································55 Playing Video and Audio Equipment ···········································42 Selecting the Input Source ···························································55 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Basic Operation ············································································42 Adjusting the Volume ···································································55 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································42...
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. no problems with the connection cables. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is •...
ENGLISH EXT. IN button ············································· (32) Display Part Names and Functions SIGNAL indicators BAND button ··············································· (42) For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Remote control sensor ································· (3) SHIFT button ··············································· (42) ZONE2/REC SELECT button ······················ (46) PRESET buttons ··········································...
ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Indicator ······················································ (48) ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (55) Power buttons············································· (41) Source select buttons ································ (41) Tuner system buttons ································ (42) Tuner system buttons ································ (42) Source select buttons ································ (41) Test tone button (TEST) ·····························...
ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types Audio cables Video cables of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coaxial digital connections Component video connections...
ENGLISH Video Conversion Function On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output • 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. •...
ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Speaker Installation Front speakers Front speakers The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and Subwoofer Center speaker a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Subwoofer...
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If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no counterclockwise to loosen it. problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to service center.
ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors NOTE • Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright-protected by CPPM. With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • The AVR-788 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. •...
ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Video Conversion Function”). Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. correctly.
TV/CABLE Tuner ® Connect the cables to be used. Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to Connect the cables to be used. connect the iPod to the AVR-788. For instructions on the Control CD player Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating...
ENGLISH Connecting the Recording Components CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to correctly.
ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. DVD player / External decoder Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console EXT.
ENGLISH XM connector Antenna terminals ® ® • The AVR-788 is an XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM Direction of broadcasting station service.
ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Multi-zone 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 52 ~ 55). To household Power cord power outlet...
ENGLISH MENU 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 monitor screen. Operations Example of Display of Default Values The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control RETURN ENTER, op unit.
ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH MENU Submenu title A u t o S e t u p 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Press o to execute...
ENGLISH Menu Map Auto Setup MENU (vpage 21 ~ 23) n Start Menu n Option n Parameter Check 1.Auto Setup • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Room EQ • Speaker Confi guration Check 2.Manual Setup • Step 2: Measurement • Direct Mode Setup •...
ENGLISH Preparations Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Auto Setup The auto setup screen appears automatically. • Audyssey MultEQ ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Sound your home theater.
ENGLISH Auto Setup Step 1 : Speaker Detection Step 3 : Calculation Optimize settings for speakers in use. The speaker connection and polarity are detected at the fi rst When “Calculate” is selected at “STEP2” , the measurements taken measurement position. The following attributes are also determined are analyzed automatically to determine how the speaker system F Menu screen F at this time: “Speaker Size”...
ENGLISH Error Messages s Option If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is Make various other settings. displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over again.
ENGLISH Surround Speaker s Subwoofer Setup Select surround speakers use and size. Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] Large Small None Manual Setup [Selectable items] Surround Back Speaker : Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to “Small”...
ENGLISH Distance measurement HDMI Setup Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. Make settings for HDMI audio output. • When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back Speaker” Set the value closest to the measured distance. setting (vpage 24) is set to “1spkr”...
ENGLISH Subwoofer Mode Audio Setup s 2ch Direct/Stereo Make settings for audio playback. Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. F Menu screen F [Selectable items] Setting 2.Manual Setup LFE+Main : Select subwoofer signal. 2-3.Audio Setup 1.Speaker Setup To change the settings, select “Custom”...
ENGLISH d Dolby Digital Setup f Auto Surround Mode g Manual EQ Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. sources.
ENGLISH Zone2 Setup Option Setup f Power On Level Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. Make various other settings. Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned F Menu screen F F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup [Selectable items] 2.Manual Setup...
ENGLISH Master Volume s Volume Control d Source Delete Master volume display during adjustment. Set the main zone volume setting. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Volume Limit : Turn display on. : Use this source.
ENGLISH g Quick Select Name k Setup Lock Change the Quick Select name. Protect settings from inadvertent change. Up to 15 characters can be input. [Selectable items] [Input characters] : Turn protection on. A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ” ? @ [ \ ] (space) : Turn protection off.
ENGLISH n CD, AUX, CDR, DVD/HDP , TV/CBL, VCR, V.AUX Settings Related to Playing Input This menu is for “CD” , “AUX” , “CDR” , “DVD/HDP” , “TV/CBL ”, “VCR” , Sources “V.AUX” . Input Setup F Menu screen F Auto Preset 3.Input Setup Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.
ENGLISH Operating from the main unit or remote control Input Mode Rename unit Set the input mode for this source. Change the display name for this source. The selectable input modes depend on the input source and GOperation on the main unitH Names containing up to 5 characters can be input.
ENGLISH Digital In iPod dock Shuffle Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. Make settings for shuffle mode. [Selectable items] [Input source] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL [Input source] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL Songs...
ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format. Select the “Cinema” , “Music” , “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” (vpage 36). [Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL V.AUX Surround Modes [Selectable items] Playing Multi-channel Sources : Enable conversion.
This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully, The desired mode according to the program source and viewing [Selectable items] providing extremely high quality sound. situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround STEREO modes. PURE Press the button on the remote control unit.
ENGLISH CINEMA EQ PANORAMA Soften treble range movie soundtracks better Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound. understanding. If the surround effect seems weak, set “PANORAMA” to “ON” . Parameter [Selectable items] [Selectable items] : CINEMA EQ is used. DIMENSION : CINEMA EQ is not used.
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ENGLISH ROOM SIZE SB CH OUT SB CH OUT (for Multi-channel sources (for 2-channel sources) Determine size of acoustic environment. Select playback mode for surround back channels. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. The surround back indicator lights. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Selectable items] small...
ENGLISH s Tone Control d Room EQ f RESTORER Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select room equalizer for current environment. 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.
ENGLISH Audio Input Signal g Night Mode Shows information about audio input signals. Optimized setting for late-night listening. Information F Menu screen F [Selectable items] 5.Information : Turn night mode off. 5-2.Audio Input Signal 1.Status Information can be called out directly by pressing the DISPLAY button 2.Audio Input Signal : Low setting.
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 Operation on the remote control unit SOURCE SELECT BAND SHIFT [MODE SELECTOR 1] <SOURCE> <PHONES> MASTER VOLUME to “AUDIO” then press Playback [SOURCE SELECT] The desired input source can be selected directly. Preparations Operations During Playback Turning the Power On Adjusting the Master Volume <POWER>...
ENGLISH Playing Video and Audio Equipment Listening to Preset Stations • It is also possible to switch to “FM” or “AM” in step 1 by pressing SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). [TUNER]. Basic Operation • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in manually.
ENGLISH NOTE: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I” , “O” , “S” or “F” . Listening to XM Satellite Radio Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at <SOURCE SELECT> STATUS Programs http://activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346). Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in Canada online at https://activate.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677).
GOOD Signal strength is good functions may not operate. Signal strength is marginal MARGINAL Basic Operation • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod WEAK Signal strength is weak data. No signal Make the necessary preparations.
ENGLISH Listening to Music <SOURCE SELECT> STATUS • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by [ui] [ENTER] to select the menu, then press pressing STATUS during playback. to select the music fi le to be played. •...
ENGLISH Fader Function • To cancel, press <ZONE2/REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT> This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or Other Operations and until “ZONE2 SOURCE” is displayed. rear speakers at once. • Make a test recording before starting the actual recording. Functions <ENTER>...
ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory <SPEAKER A> <SPEAKER B> With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in mode was set.
VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP , SAT/CABLE, VCR or TV Presetting position. [Rear] • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want setting the preset memory. [ZONE2 OFF] [MAIN ON] •...
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ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front Video disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tape Deck DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Recorder Recorder player Receiver (Monitor) MODE AUDIO VIDEO SELECTOR 1 iPod/ [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] MODE TAPE / CD-R / MD DVD / VDP SAT / CABLE SELECTOR 2...
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, TAPE/CD-R/ MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set. [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.
ENGLISH Setting 1 : Multi-zone playback Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback Operations Main zone ZONE2 FL SW The AVR-788 is compatible with the following types of playback: •...
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ENGLISH Setting 2 : Setting 3 : With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 7.1-channel playback 5.1-channel playback 2-channel playback Main zone Switching ················Surround Mode switching FL SW Main zone Main zone Amp Assign mode: 7 .1ch 7 .1ch Surround Mode...
ENGLISH Remote Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output Setting 4 : control unit Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main zone Prepare pre-main amplifiers for ZONE2. and conducting 5.1-channel playback Connectors for audio output Audio signals (switching with other modes not possible) ZONE2...
ENGLISH Multi-zone Operations Adjusting the Volume SOURCE SELECT VOLUME GOperation on the main unitH Turning the Power On and Off q Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted. w Turn <VOLUME> to adjust. GOperation on the main unitH GOperation on the remote control unitH Press <ZONE2 ON/OFF>.
ENGLISH Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse Other Information When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating Placement of the surround left and right channels...
ENGLISH Dolby Pro Logic g G2H When not using surround back speakers DTS Surround Front speakers Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby Center speaker Laboratories. DTS Digital Surround Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5-channels to achieve an excellent surround effect.
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ENGLISH ® Neural Surround Audyssey MultEQ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ® Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the Audyssey MultEQ is the first technology to properly measure sound excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening audience. information throughout a listening area, then combine this information HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround...
ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround D. COMP AFDM Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer SB CH OUT CINEMA EQ. MODE ROOM SIZE LEVEL DELAY TIME Subwoofer...
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ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only mode only Tone Control Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER CENTER CENTER PANORAMA DIMENSION SW ATT WIDTH...
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ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO DOLBY Note LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio DVD-Audio DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL...
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ENGLISH Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO DOLBY Note LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio DVD-Audio DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (With no (multi ch) (2ch) (With Flag) (With Flag)
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ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals MONITOR OUT Video convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI HDMI...
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ENGLISH S-VIDEO Input signals MONITOR OUT 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...
• Turn off the power and contact a – Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DENON service center. Power does not • Connection of the power cord is • Check the insertion of the power turn on, or turns faulty. cord plug.
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ENGLISH GAudioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No sound is • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “TV” . output from Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” No sound is • You are playing a monaural •...
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ENGLISH GiPodH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source played. “iPod dock” is not selected. assigned at “iPod dock” . • Cable is not properly connected. • Reconnect. •...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards WARNING! To reduce the risk of fi re or electrical shock, arising from dangerous voltages. do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. This symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user This symbol found on the apparatus indicates that should read all safety statements found in the user the apparatus must be placed in a separate collection...
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Specifi cations LCR Speakers Surround Speakers Powered Subwoofer Frequency Response: 110Hz – 20kHz 120Hz – 20kHz 40 - 150Hz Recommended Amplifi er 10 – 150 watts 10 – 150 watts — Power Range: Sensitivity: 88dB [2.8v at 1m] 88dB [2.8v at 1m] —...
Unpacking the System Carefully unpack the system. If there is any sign of damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use. Open the package and verify the following contents: (3) LCR Speakers (3) LCR (left, center, right) speakers with Removable Feet...
Speaker Connections After your speakers are properly placed, you are ready to wire your system. First, turn off all system power. Use the speaker wire include with the system to make your connections. Please see the illustration below for guidance connecting the wires to the MCS 130 satellites and center channel.
Subwoofer Controls Power On/Auto/Standby Plug the subwoofer AC cord into a wall outlet. We do not recommend using the outlets on the back of the receiver. Set the power switch to the desired setting. OFF – The subwoofer is off and will not produce any sound. You may want to turn your subwoofer off if you will not be using it for some time or wish to conserve electricity.
Maintenance and Service All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade at least once a year. If a problem does occur, make sure that all connections are properly made, secure and clean. If a problem occurs in one loud- speaker, rewire that speaker in a diff erent location within the system.
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