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AV SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-989 Owner ’ s Manual.
I n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CA UTION 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.
II • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère. • Handle the power cord carefully.
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Connections Setup Playbac k Remot e Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables.
Connections Setup Playbac k Remot e Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications u y i Q5 Q6 o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q4 Q3 w q e r t q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Rear Panel q w e r t y u i o Q1 Q0 Q3 Q2 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q8 Q7 Q5 Q7 q RS-232C connecto.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Remote Control Unit Getting Star ted Q1 q w e r t y i Q0 o u Q2 b Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 q .
Getting Star ted Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting Specifications Audio cables Video cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms .
Getting Star ted Setup Playback Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting Specifications • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the A VR-989 into the format used to output the video signals from the A VR-989 to a monitor.
0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications w q w q (R) (L) w q w q w q (L) (R) */ w q w q (L) (R) Speaker Connections Example: 5.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications */ )%.* 065 )%.* With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.
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Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.
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Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications R L R L R L R L R L R L 46# 800'&3 $&/5&3 463306/% #"$, 3 - 463306/% 3 - '30/5 3 - "6%*0 Antenna T erminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications XM NO TE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed. XM Connector • The A VR-989 is an XM Ready ® receiver.
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0 Getting Star ted Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations NO TE • Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise. • Only use the AC outlets to plug in audio equipment. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment.
Getting Star ted Connections Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations [Selectable items] A B A + B Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a border is the default value.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Menu Map MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Auto Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit .
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations About the Auto Setup The Audyssey MultEQ XT auto setup function detects the presence of each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Step 2 : Measurement q Select “Next 0 ”, then press o . • The measurement of the 2nd position starts. • Select “Calculate 0 ” with i , and press o to proceed to Step 3.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations NO TE Do not turn the power off while the settings are being stored. Step 5 : Store The auto setup measurement results are stored in the A VR-989.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Make detail settings for various parameters. Manual Setup F Menu screen F MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications s Subwoofer Setup Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. • This can be set when menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 20). h Front Speaker Setup Select front speakers to use for each surround mode.
0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 20). F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 20). g EQ Preset Set MultEQ XT related settings and Manual EQ beforehand.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 20). [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set a maximum volume.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications d Source Delete Remove input sources that are not used from the display. [Selectable items] ON : Use this source. Delete : Do not use this source.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 20). j Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations n TUNER (AM/FM) This menu is for “TUNER”. F Menu screen F 2.Preset Skip 3.Preset Name 4.Video 5.Input Mode 6.Rename 7.Source Level 1.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 20). a Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 20). Progressive Mode Select optimum progressive mode for video material.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 20). Decode Mode Set the decode mode for this source.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” ( v page 20). iPod Dock Assign control dock for iPod to this source.
0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Surround Modes q Standard Playback This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source. Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources Selecting the surround mode Select by press STANDARD .
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications w DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 10 DENON original surround modes .
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Parameter 1 Press <MENU> or [A.MENU] . The menu is displayed. b To operate from the remote control unit, be sure to set the [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications F Menu screen F 2.Tone 3.Audyssey Settings 4.RESTORER 5.Night Mode 6.Audio Delay 1.Surround Parameter 4.Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications A5 SB CH Out (for Multi-channel sources ) Select playback mode for surround back channels. [Selectable items] OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Tone Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Audyssey Settings Select MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. Audy ssey A udysse y Byp.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications S3 Dynamic Volume Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in volume level between television programs, commercials, and between the soft and loud passages of movies.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Night Mode Optimized setting for late-night listening. Audio Delay Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. • This cannot be adjusted when playing in the EXT.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Information F Menu screen F 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 1.Status 5.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications F Menu screen F 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 1.Status 5.Information F Menu screen F 2.
0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting Specifi cations Preparations 1 Press <POWER> . The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the standby mode. 2 Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE] .
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Remote Contr ol Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting Specifi cations 1 Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to select “TUNER”. 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs About XM Radio XM is North America.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Presetting Radio Channels (Preset Memory) Your favorite broadcast c hannels can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 c hannels can be preset.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength and Radio ID The strength of both the SIRIUS satellite and terrestrial signals can be c hec k ed at menu “Input Setup” – “ Antenna Aiming” ( v page 39).
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Searching Categories 1 Press o p . SR001 Hits 1 CAT : Pops 2 Use o p to select the category , to use ui to select the desired channel.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Listening to Music 1 Use ui to select the menu, then press ENTER or p to select the music fi le to be played. 2 Press ENTER or p .
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations [SOURCE SELECT] INPUT MODE Recording on an External Equipment (REC OUT mode) You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications 3 - 065 015*$"- 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 R L R L 065 )%.* */ )%.* • To cancel, press <ZONE2 / REC SELECT> , then turn <SOURCE SELECT> until “ZONE2 Source ” is displayed.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations 1 Press CH SELECT/ENTER . 2 Press ui or CH SELECT/ENTER to select “Fader”. 3 Use o p to adjust the volume of the speakers.
0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Last Function Memory This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode was set. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting Specifications Remote Control Unit Operations Depending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment, some buttons may not operate. Remote Contr ol 1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Multi-zone Infor mation T roubleshooting Specifications Functions of Buttons by Component Remote Contr ol [OFF] [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [ 1 ], [ 2 ], [S.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Remote Contr ol n Rear [TUNING + – / TV VOL + –], [MODE, TOP MENU], [BAND.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Remote Contr ol [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] [ 1 ], [ 2 ], [ 3 ], [ .
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Infor mation T r oubleshooting Specifications The A VR-989 is compatible with the following types of playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) • Bi-amp playback (front speakers) NO TE • For bi-amp playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Infor mation T r oubleshooting Specifications Setting 3 : F Making bi-amp connections f or the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 5.1-channel playback (switching with other modes not possible) FL SW C FR SL SR MAIN ZONE 5.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifi cations Multi-zone Operations T urning the P ow er On and Of f G Operation on the main unit H Press <ZONE2 ON/OFF> . When the pow er turns on, the multi-zone indicator ( ) lights on the display .
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone T roubleshooting Specifications 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.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone T roubleshooting Specifications F ront speaker Surround speaker G 2 H When not using surround back speakers Subwoofer Sur.
0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Audyssey DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization on DVD-Video.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Surround mode Signals and adjustabilit y in the dif f erent modes Channel output Parameter (def ault values are sho wn in parentheses) F ront L/R Center Surround L/R Surround Bac k L/R Subwoof er D .
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Surround mode Signals and adjustabilit y in the dif f erent modes Parameter (def ault values are sho wn in parentheses) PRO LO GIC g / g x MUSIC mode only NEO:6 MUSIC mode only EXT .
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications But ton Note Input signals ANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLB Y DOLB Y DIGIT AL SA CD.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications But ton Note Input signals ANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLB Y DOLB Y DIGIT AL SA CD.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Video convert Input sig.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information Specifications If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information Specifications Sympt om Cause Counter measure P age No sound is produced from subwoofer. • Subwoofer’s power not turned on. • The “Subwoofer” setting at “Speaker Configuration” is set to “No”.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Sympt om Cause Counter measure P age No picture appears. • The connections between the A VR-989 and monitor are faulty. • The monitor’s input setting is wrong.
Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting Specifications Sympt om Cause Counter measure P age “CHECK XM TUNER” is display ed. • The XM Mini-T uner is not installed or not fully seated in the XM Mini-T uner Doc k or the XM Mini-T uner doc k is not connected to the A VR-989.
0 Getting Star ted Connections Setup Playbac k Remote Control Multi-zone Information T roubleshooting n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 11 5 W + 11 5 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 145 W + 145 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.
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