Denon 789BA - DHT Home Theater System Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-789 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    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 –...
  • Page 3 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 •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    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...
  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    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 •...
  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    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 ························································································...
  • Page 8: Display

    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.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Rear Panel Q5 Q4 Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ········ (12, 13, 15) ZONE2 connectors ···································································(17) HDMI connectors ······························································(11 ~ 13) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ········································· (12 ~ 14) AC OUTLETS ·············································································(17) XM connector (SAT TU2) ·························································(15) Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ································ (12 ~ 14) Power cord ················································································(17) SIRIUS connector (SAT TU1) ···················································(15) EXT.
  • Page 10: Remote Control Unit

    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.
  • Page 11: Connections

    ENGLISH Connections Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats Preparations are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-789.
  • Page 12: Video Conversion Function

    ENGLISH Video Conversion Function About On-screen Displays due to Input Signals • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-789 into the format The method of on-screen display (OSD) varies with the type of video signal input to AVR-789. used to output the video signals from the AVR-789 to a monitor.
  • Page 13: Speaker Connections

    AVR-789 has failed, please con- tact DENON Service center after switching off. When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug.
  • Page 14: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    ENGLISH NOTE Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors • The audio signals output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be restricted by the connected device. With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. •...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Monitor

    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”).
  • Page 16: Ipod

    TV/CABLE Tuner Connecting the Recording ® Components Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N Select the terminal to use and connect the device. or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-789. TV tuner For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.
  • Page 17: Cd Recorder / Md Recorder / Tape Deck

    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.
  • Page 18: Xm Connector

    ENGLISH XM connector SIRIUS connector ® ® ® • 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 Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform...
  • Page 19: Antenna Terminals

    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.
  • Page 20: Multi-Zone

    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...
  • Page 21: Menu Operations

    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. Values Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON...
  • Page 22: Examples Of On-Screen Display And Front Display

    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 Number of the currently selected settings menu.
  • Page 23: Menu Map

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Menu Map Auto Setup (vpage 21 ~ 25) MENU n Start Menu n Parameter Check 1.Auto Setup • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Speaker Confi guration Check 2.Manual Setup • Step 2: Measurement • Distance Check 3.Input Setup •...
  • Page 24: Preparations

    ENGLISH Auto Setup ® • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems Preparations in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual your home theater. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to •...
  • Page 25: Auto Setup

    ENGLISH ENGLISH About the Auto Setup Step 1 : Speaker Detection Auto Setup The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of F Menu screen F Optimize settings for speakers in use. each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting.
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27: Error Messages

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Step 5 : Store Error Messages F Menu screen F 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.
  • Page 28: Parameter Check

    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 Confi g. Check Speaker Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Channel Level Check...
  • Page 29: Subwoofer Setup

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Surround Speaker d Distance Select surround speakers use and size. • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the Set distance from listening position to speakers. speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities Before making the settings, measure the distance from the [Selectable items] Large Small...
  • Page 30: Channel Level

    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]...
  • Page 31: Hdmi Setup

    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...
  • Page 32: Audio Setup

    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.
  • Page 33: Eq Preset

    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 Reset the settings to the default values. F Menu screen F EQ Customize Base Curve Copy...
  • Page 34: Volume Limit

    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.
  • Page 35: Source Delete

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Master Volume d Source Delete g Quick Select Name Master volume display during adjustment. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. Change the Quick Select name. Up to 16 characters can be input. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Input characters] : Turn display on.
  • Page 36: Display

    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.
  • Page 37: Input Setup

    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”.
  • Page 38: Settings Related To Playing Input Sources

    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.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40: Input Mode

    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 “ ”...
  • Page 41: Assign

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Digital In iPod Dock k Assign Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Assign control dock for iPod to this source. Assign input sources to input connectors. [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL [Input source] CD CDR/TAPE DVD HDP TV/CBL HDMI In...
  • Page 42: A0 Antenna Aiming

    SIRIUS Antenna Aiming Display Condition Change the password. Make settings for shuffle mode. Signal strength is excellent When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is ENTER q P ress Signal strength is good ENTER connected w I nput old password (4 digits) using...
  • Page 43: Surround Modes

    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”...
  • Page 44: Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.)

    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.
  • Page 45: Playback In The Pure Direct Mode

    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...
  • Page 46: Surround Parameter

    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”...
  • Page 47 ENGLISH ENGLISH Center Image A2 Room Size A4 SB CH Out (Selectable displays during multi-channel source playback.) Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider Determine size of acoustic environment. sound. Select playback mode for surround back channels. [Selectable items] [Variable range] 0.0 ~ 0.3 ~ 1.0...
  • Page 48: Tone

    ENGLISH A4 SB CH Out Tone Audyssey Settings (Selectable displays during 2-channel source playback.) Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] A7 Tone Control S0 MultEQ : The surround back channel signal is played.
  • Page 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH S1 Dynamic EQ S2 Dynamic Volume S3 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.
  • Page 50: Restorer

    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.
  • Page 51: Status

    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 F Menu screen F <BUTTON>...
  • Page 52: Hdmi Information

    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.
  • Page 53: Playback

    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>...
  • Page 54: Playing Video And Audio Equipment

    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”...
  • Page 55: Listening To Preset Stations

    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®...
  • Page 56: Presetting Radio Channels (Preset Memory)

    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>...
  • Page 57: Basic Operation

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Presetting Radio Channels Basic Operation Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength (Preset Memory) and Radio ID <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU 1/2] Either turn or press Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can to select “SIRIUS”. <SOURCE SELECT>...
  • Page 58: Searching Categories

    (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.
  • Page 59: Listening To Music

    • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Shuffl e Mode” somefunctions may not operate. (vpage 39) • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.
  • Page 60: Other Operations And Functions

    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 •...
  • Page 61: Convenient Functions

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Connections Convenient Functions Player compatible Television compatible with with HDMI HDMI control function HDMI Control Function control function When AVR-789 is connected to a TV and player compatible with HDMI control function, you can perform the following operations. Settings other than AVR-789 settings must be made on the respective devices.
  • Page 62: Channel Level

    ENGLISH Operations Channel Level Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Connect the HDMI to the AVR-789 with equipment You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback Button located on both the main unit and the remote control compatible with the HDMI control function (vpage sources or to suit your taste, as described below.
  • Page 63: Quick Select Function

    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.
  • Page 64: Remote Control Unit Operations

    [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.
  • Page 65 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...
  • Page 66 RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return Default DENON DENON b2 DENON HITACHI HITACHI setting – – – – (111) (111) (121) (108) (007) (134) (Preset code) Special – –...
  • Page 67: Punch Through Function

    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.
  • Page 68: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    ENGLISH Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-789 is compatible with the following types of playback: Setting 1 : • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) Multi-zone playback (Default Setting) • Bi-amp playback (front speakers) 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback NOTE •...
  • Page 69 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...
  • Page 70: Multi-Zone Settings And Operations With Zone Output

    ENGLISH Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output 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...
  • Page 71: Multi-Zone Operations

    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>...
  • Page 72: Other Information

    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...
  • Page 73: Dolby Surround

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Dolby Digital Plus G2H When not using surround back speakers DTS Surround Front speakers Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is Center speaker compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also DTS Digital Surround improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance.
  • Page 74 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...
  • Page 75: Surround Modes And Parameters

    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...
  • Page 76 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)
  • Page 77 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...
  • Page 78 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...
  • Page 79 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)
  • Page 80 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...
  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    • Switch off the power and please – • No digital signals are being • Select an input source for which power, the power failed. contact the DENON service input. the digital input setting has been display flashes adviser. made.
  • Page 82 ENGLISH GRemote Control UnitH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No sound is • Subwoofer’s power not turned • Turn on the subwoofer’s power. – produced from Set does not work • Batteries are worn. • Replace with new batteries. subwoofer.
  • Page 83 ENGLISH ENGLISH GVideoH GHDMIH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No picture • The connections between the • 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”...
  • Page 84 ENGLISH GiPodH GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page “CHECK SIRIUS • The SiriusConnect Home Tuner • Check that the connections are iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source unit is not connected.
  • Page 85: Specifications

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Specifications Audio section Tuner section [FM] [AM] • Power amplifier (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Rated output: Front (A, B): Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity:...
  • Page 86 Blu-Ray Disc Player Flsher 099, 115 XR-1000 Formenti Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105 007, 011, 049, 050, 051, 052, [111] (Denon 1) Denon Yamaha 004, 005, 006, 026, 062, 085 Fortress 073, 080, 087 Pilot (Denon 2) Zenith 060, 078, 079...
  • Page 87 Samsung 014, 023 Simpson Carvery 003, 035 Matsui Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025 Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150 Denon [111]*, 044 Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144 Signal Soundesign 030, 050, 062 Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Metz...
  • Page 88 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10050 205DA...
  • Page 89 HOrIZOn MCS 100 5.1 surround speaker system...
  • Page 90: Important Safety Instructions

    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...
  • Page 91: Unpacking The System

    Specifications Satellites Center Channel Subwoofer Frequency Response: 10Hz – 0kHz 10Hz – 0kHz 40 - 180Hz Recommended Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 100 watts 10 – 100 watts — Sensitivity: 88dB [.8v at 1m] 88dB [.8v at 1m] — Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms —...
  • Page 92: Owner's Manual

    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.
  • Page 93: Subwoofer Controls

    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...
  • Page 94: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 95 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.

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