Denon AVR-786 User Manual

DENON

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-786

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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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" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

1, PRODUCT

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of

product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

I. Read Instructions- All the safety and operating instructions should be

read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury

to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the

manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a

mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to

protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product

should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized akernating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,

contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

FIGURE A _ "

AS PER NATIONAL _ANTENNA

ELECTRICAL CODE LEAD IN

GROUND I WIRE CLAMP I

DISCHARGE UNIT

_ _ANTENNA

_......_J_- G ROU N D CLAMPS

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250 PART H)

(NEC SECTION 810 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION BE0 2/)

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

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13. Power-Cord Protection - PowePsupply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon

or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

product.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system

is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

16. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to

lightning and power-line surges.

17. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power

circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When

installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or

integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this p_oduct through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) if the product has been exposed to rain or watefl d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this

indicates a need for service.

22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

• System setup menu / Menu de configuration systeme

System Setup

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1-1. Auto Setu

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2. Speaker Setup

>t. Speaker Config.- ..........

2. Delay Time .....................

3. Channel Level ...............

4. Crossover Frequency-.

5. SW Mode Setup ...............

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3. Input Setup

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>t. Digital In Assign.- .......... Z_=_ page 39

2. Ext In SW Level .......... ....,_''L_ page39

3. Input Function Leve

4. Funct ion Rename ............. ]'-_ page39

5. Video Input Mode ........ -_i'I'"_

6. Auto Tuner Preset ......

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4. Advanced Playback

>t. Audio Delay ........................ _ page42

2. Auto Surround Mode ........ :-.]::_= page42

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5. Opt on Setup

>t. Muting Level ....................... _ page43

2. On Screen Display ...... ----:s===

3, Power Amp Assigm- .......

4, Setup Lock ........................ _."..]::_=_

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Getting Started

Thanb .,eu Ter cnooslng tne DENON AVR-786 AV Surround Receiver This remarkable somoonem na._ been eng leerea tc Drevlae

BuDerD surrouna seuna stenlng wltr neme theater sources sucn as DVE _s well as prevlalng outstanalng high fidelity reDreauctlon 3f v ur favorite music sources.

As this areauct is orovlaea we recommena wlm an mmense arra ef features before yeu begin nooKup ana eDeratlen mat review the con[eRrs • tRig manua before proceealng.

Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals ............................. 6

Accessories ................................................................ 2

Before using ......................................................... 2

Cautions on installation .......................................... 2

Cautions on handling ........................................... 2

Preparing the remote control unit .............................. 2

Inserting the batteries .......................................................... 3

Operating range of the remote control unit ....................... 3

Part names and functions

From ,)ar el ..................................................................... 3

men_ote contro unit ................................................................ Z[

l Easy Setup and Operation

Easy setup flow ..................................................................... ,_

Speaker system layout .................................. 5

Speaker connections .......................................................... 5.6

Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV ................... 7

Auto Setup

Connectm g a microonone .................................................... 8

Turning on me Dower ................................................ 8

Starting Auto Setup ...................................................... 9

AbD ]r error messages .......................................... 10

Check of the measureme-t esults ............................ O. _"

Playing a DVD with surround sound

_c°dnecting Othe_ Sources

Cable indications ................................................................

The video conversion function ......................................... 12

On-screen display signals ............................................. 12

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ........................................... 13

Connecting a video camera or video game ................... 13

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals ........ 13

Connecting a CD player ............................................... 13

Connecting a VCR .............................................................. 1z[

Connecting a tape deck ................................................ 1#_

Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder ....................... 1_.

Connecting the antenna terminals ..................................... 15

ZONE2 out colnec_lcns ....................................... 6

ZONE2 sDeaKe" out connections ...................................... 16

Connecting the pre-out terminals ................................. 7

Connecting the power supply cord .................................... 7

Playback

Playing tne InDUtsource ..................................................... 18

Pla,'DaCKusing me external incur (EXT. IN} _ermln_ s .......... 18

TurnlngmesQJnaoTTten-Doranl_ MUTING .................... 18

Listening over neaaDnones ................ lg

Combining [ne current y playing souna wire tne

aeslrea image VIDEO SELECT 9

Selectir g the Trom sDeaKers ....................................... 9

Checking tne currently playing orogram source ............... 1g

nDUI moae ..................................................... 19 20

Surround

Playing aualo sources CDs and DVDs

2-channe playback moaes .......................................... 2

Dolby Pro Log c ]Ix (Pro Logic ]][1moae ......................... 2 22

DTS NEO:6 moae ..................................... 22

Dolby Digita moae and DTS surrouna ..................... 23. 24

Night moae ........................................................... 25

Aajustlrg [ne aualo ael_. ................................................ 25

DENON original surround modes

Surround --qoaes ana tne "Teatures .................................... 26

DSP surrouna simulation ................................................... 27

Tor e control settlrg

• Adjusting [ne souna aualltt -................... 28

• Tcne aefeat mode .............................................. 28

Channel Level .................................................. 28

Listening to the radio

Auto areset memory/ ............................................ 29

Auto [unlng .................................................. 29

Manua [umng ......................................................... 30

Preset statior s .......................................................... 30

ChecKing me _ eset stations ............................................ 30

Recalling oreset stations ...................................................... 30

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Advanced Operation I Remote control unit

ODe atlng DENON aualo comoonems ................................. 31

_reset memor_ ........................................................ 32

ODeratlng a comoonent storea ir me

oreset memor_ .............................................. 32_34

3unch thr 3ug- -.................................................. 34

Multi zone music entertainment system .......................... 35

Outputtlng a program source to amollTler, etc.

in a afferent room ZONE2 mode ........................ 36

Remote control unit ooeratlons aunng

tour -source ala\ DBCK ...................................................... 36

Other functions

_Jaylnc one source Wnlle recoralng anomel

(REC OUT mode ........................................................ 37

_ast function memor, ....................................................... 37

nmallzatlon QTme mlcroorocessor ...................................... 37

Advanced SetUp - Part 1 ]

Navigating through the System Setup Menu .................... 38

On-screen display and front display .............................. 38

Input Setup

Semng the Diglta n Assign,, ...................................... 39

Setnng the Ext In SW Le el................................................ 39

Setting tne inout Function Level 39 Setting the Function Rename 40

Setting me waeo InDut Mc 3e ...................................... _.1

Settlr ._the Auto Tuner Preset .......................................... ,_

Advanced Playback

Settinc the Audio Dela.- .......................................... 42

Setting Tne Auto Surround M 3ae ............................... 42

Option Setup

Setnr _ the Mutir _ Level ....................................... 43

Settir _ the On-Screen Display .................................... 43

Settinc the Power AmP Assign.. ........................................ 43

Setting the SetuE LOCK Z[Z[

Adv Speaker Setup

Setting tne SpeaKer Config,, ...................................... 44 45

Setnng the Delat Time .......................... 45

Setting the Channel Leve ....................................... 46

Set_lr _ me Crossover Freauenc_ ................................. 46

Set[in£ the SW Mode Setuo .................................. 47

System setup items and default values 48 49

TroubleshoOting .................................................................... 50 j

Additional information ................................................... 51_56]

SpecificatiOns ........................................................................ 57]

List of preset codes .................................... End of this manual

Getting Started

Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:

'_1_Operating instructions ............................ 1

_2];Wa rranty ................................................. 1

_3])Service station list .................................. 1

'% Remote centrol unit (RC-1003) ............... 1

Pay attentien te the fellowing before using this • Store these instructions in a safe place.

unit:

• Moving the unit

Te prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in • the connection cables, always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect the connection cables between all other audio cemponents when moving the unit.

• Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are cerrect and that there are not problems with the connectien cables. Always set the power switch to the standby pesitien before connecting and discennecting connection

cables.

'% R6P/AA batteries .................................... 2

_6)AM Ioep antenna .................................... 1

_7_FM indoer antenna ................................. 1

'_8_Omnidirectional micrephone ................... 1

After reading, stere this instructions along with the warranty card in a safe place.

Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit

for explanation purposes,

V. AUX terminals

The AVR-786's front panel is equipped with V. AUX terminals. Remove the cap cevering the

terminals when yeu want te use them.

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_0 °

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be

generated if this unit or any other electrenic equipment using microprocessers is used near

a tuner er TV.

If this happens, take the fellowing steps:

• Install this unit as far away as pessible from the tuner er TV.

• Run the antenna wires from the tuner or

TV away from this unit's power supply cord and input/eutput connection cables.

• Noise or disturbance tends to occur

particularly when using indeor antennas or 300 _/ohm feeder wires. We recommend

using outdoor antennas and 75 _/ohm coaxial cables,

Note:

For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar

enclosure,

• Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected, A clicking noise may be produced if the input source is switched when nething is connected to the input terminals. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control knob or

cennect compenents to the input terminals.

• Muting of PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals.

The PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because

ef this, the output signals are greatly attenuated fer several seconds after the power switch is turned on or the input seurce, surround mode or any ether set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the eutput will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns eff before adjusting the w)lume.

i Note

• Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line

voltage.

Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplug the cord when you leave home for,

say, a vacation.

The included remote control unit (RC-1003) can be used to operate net only the AVR-786 but other

remete control compatible DENON components as well, In addition, the memory centains centrol signals fer other remote control units, se it can be used to operate nen-DENON remote centrol compatible products.

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Getting Started

11 Remove the remete centrol unit's rear

cever,

12}Set twe R6P/AA batteries in the battery

cempartment in the indicated directien.

13.:Put the rear cever back en.

• Point the remote contrel unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shewn in the diagram.

• The remote centrol unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remete contrel unit is not peinted directly at the remete sensor.

• The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle ef up to 30 degrees with respect

to the remote sensor.

Notes on batteries:

• Replace the batteries with new ones ifthe set dees net operate even when the remote contrel unit is operated nearby the unit. (The included batteries are enly for verifying eperation.)

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do se in the proper directien, fellowing the "(_" and "O" marks in the battery compartment.

• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

• De not use a new battery tegether with an

old one.

• Do not use two different types of batteries.

• De not shert-circuit, disassemble, heat er

dispose of batteries in flames.

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe

the fluid off the inside ef the battery

compartment and insert new batteries.

• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as pessible.

NOTE:

• It may be difficult to eperate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed te direct sunlight or streng artificial light.

• Do not press buttons on the main unit and remete contrel unit simultaneeusly. Doing so may result in malfunctien.

• Neon signs er other devices emitting pulse-

type noise nearby may result in malfunction,

so keep the set as far away frem such devices as possible.

Fer details en the functiens of these parts, refer te the pages given in parentheses ().

_]DPower ON/STANDBY switch ................ (8)

Power indicator ...................................... (8)

Power switch ................................... (8, 37)

_]DHeadphones jack (PHONES) ............... (19)

ANALOG button ................................... (20)

SPEAKER A/B buttons .................. (19, 37)

ZONE2 button ...................................... (36)

Preset station select buttons .......(29, 30)

STANDARD/NIGHT button ........... (21_25)

_) 5CH/7CH STEREO button ................... (26)

_) DIRECT/STEREO button ...................... (21)

_t V. AUX INPUT terminals ..................... (13)

_) SETUP MIC jack ..................................... (8)

_) SURROUND MODE button ................. (18)

SURROUND PARAMETER

button ................................................... (21)

(_ SELECT knob ............................ (18, 21, 28)

_1 TONE DEFEAT button .......................... (28)

_) TONE CONTROL button ...................... (28)

_) MASTER VOLUME control knob ........ (18)

_) TUNING • (up)/¥ (down) buttons ,,,,,(29)

i_) STATUS button .............................. (19, 24)

DIMMER button ................................... (19)

_) VIDEO SELECT button ......................... (19)

_) OUTPUT indicator .......................... (23, 36)

Master volume indicator ..................... (18)

i_) Display

i_1 INPUT mode indicator ......................... (20)

i_) SIGNAL indicator ................................. (20)

_) BAND button ........................................ (29)

_) EXT. IN button ...................................... (18)

_) Remote control sensor .......................... (3)

INPUT MODE button ........................... (19)

_) ZONE2/REC SELECT button ......... (36, 37)

_) FUNCTION knob ............................ (18, 36)

MAIN button ......................................... (18)

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For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ().

Remote control signal

transmitter ................... (3) I

I'ndioator...............'323 '1

IZONE2 buttons....(34, 36) ";-

Isu..ouNo u,,ons i

Easy Setup and Operation

• This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-786 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using.

• For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function.

• If you wish, you can set the various settings manually without using Auto Setup (_ page 44

46).

34) I

i P!acing the sPeakers. _

Ibuttons ................. (18,32)| (_ (_ (_ _ __

"";_,_.......... _%_;;T': Mode selector switches

. .,,00 _,_ - ,. ................................ (8, 31)

"2222222222222222222v_

.............................. (31_33) buttons ................. (18, 36)

SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP "_!'"

button ..................... (9, 32) _ .................................... (18)

Cursor buttons ;:----_-----@--:: _ SURROUND

................................ (9, 21) ) _ (=._ PARAMETER/System

ON SCREEN/DISPLAY '. .....

button ............ (19, 24, 32) CH SELECT/ENTER

TEST TONE button i t ""_

.................................... (46) _ _ RETURN button,,,(23, 32)

ilia, ] button .................(9, 22, 28)

--_,,,_,_,'°" ........... "'-, _._, button ................... (21, 32)

.... -- SURROUND BACK/

IE_ rON£ VIOEOSE_ I _IMME_ _PAK£

(@,' /_ MUT,NGbutton

tTuner system/System

buttons ................. (29, 33) I

._j',A/ B DiscSKIP÷ , _-_- _

V,DEOSELECTbutton --_m",._-CmC__ _ -- --

buttons ................. (18, 19) -- DENON

MEMO /

• The Dolby Surround Pro Logic Ill(x) Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro

Logic ]][(x) mode.

• The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMAor MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the DTS NEO:6 mode.

• The main zone output can be turned on and off with the MAIN button.

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Connecting the

speakers.

Connecting a monitor

and a DVD player.

Start!ng the Auto _.

Setup.

_Play|ng" a DV D with :_

surround sound.

Connecting a microphone.

Measurement of the speakers

in the listening position. J

1) Speaker Configuration

2) Delay ]]me

3) Channel Level

Check of the measurement result.

Store the measurement result in the memory.

Easy Setup and Operation

• Basic system layout

The following is an example ef the basic layout fer a system censisting of eight speaker systems and a televisien meniter:

Center speaker system

Surround back speaker systems

Front speaker systems

Set these at the sides ef the TV er screen with their front surfaces

as flush with the front of the screen as possible.

Surround speaker systems

o Cennect the speaker terminals with the

speakers making sure that like pelarities are matched (@ with @, _ with _). Mismatching ef polarities will result in weak central sound,

unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the stereo image being impaired.

"When making connections, take care that

none of the individual conductors ef the speaker cable come in contact with adjacent terminals,

with other speaker cable conductors, er with

the rear panel.

NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals

when the power is on. Doing so could

result in electric shocks,

• Speakerimpedance

,'When speaker systems A and B are used

separately, speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 _/ohms can be cennected for use as front speakers.

• Be careful when using twe pairs of frent speakers (A + B) at the same time, since speakers with an impedance of 12 te 16 _/ohms in this case must be used.

• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 _/ohms can be connected for use as center and surround and surround back speakers.

• The pretector circuit may be activated if the unit is operated for leng perieds of time at high w)lumes when speakers with an impedance lewer than the specified impedance are connected.

The pretecter circuit may be activated if the unit is operated for long periods ef time at high w)lumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance ef less than 4 _/ehms) are connected. If the pretecter circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn eff the unit's power, wait fer the unit te ceel down, improve the ventilation areund the unit, then turn the power back en.

1. Loosen by turning ._ ceuntercleckwise.

2. Insert the cable.

3. Tighten by turning __ cleckwise.

Banana plug

TgrhlteCln°t kh:irs:1_: rt <_:_ the banana plug.

This uni_ is equipped wi_h a high-speed pretection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to pretect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently shert-circuited and a large current flews, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, er when the unit is used at high output ever a leng peried which results in an extreme temperature rise.

When the pretectien circuit is activated, the

speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicater flashes. Should this eccur, please fellew these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether

there are any faults with the wiring of the

speaker cables or input cables, and wait fer

the unit to cool down if it is very het.

Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back en. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation areund the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON

service center.

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Easy Setup and Operation

• Connections

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructiens of the other compenents.

Center

speaker

Subwoofer

Surround speaker

systems

Easy Setup and Operation

• Bi-Amp connections

Certain loudspeakers are equipped with twe sets of input terminals, for bi-amplification. The AVR- 786 Pewer Amp Assign. mede allows you to power bi-amp-capable speakers with twe amplifier channels (_ page 43). Be sure to censult the owner's manual ef your bi-amp-capable speakers for further information before proceeding.

AVR-786

SPEAKER

Front speaker

systems (B)

Precautions when connecting speakers:

If a speaker is placed near a TV or video

menitor, the colers en the screen may be disturbed by the speaker's magnetism. If this should happen, reeve the speaker away to a pesitien where it does net cause this

effect.

Front speaker

systems (A)

NOTE:

• When making Bi-Amp cennectlens, be sure to remove the short-circuiting bar included with the speaker.

(R)II

Surround back

speaker systems

NOTE:

• When using only ene surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel.

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Easy Setup and Operation

• To connect the video output frem the DVD player to tile AVR-786, yeu enly need to cheese ene connection type. Component vide() cennection offers the best quality (and is required fer pregressive DVD playback), folk)wed by S-Video, while composite video offers the lewest picture quality ef the three connection types. For mere infermatk)n abeut the video up cenversion function (rP3P page 12).

• To connect the digital audie output from the DVD playeL you can choose frem either the ceaxial or optical connections, if yeu cheese to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. Fer

more information abeut Digital Input Assignment (_ page 39).

• Cennect a nen-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, er future high definition disc player) to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way.

........ DVD player

[]

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

......._ O Y

Easy Setup and Operation

• For best picture quality (especially with pregressive DVD and ether high definition seurces), cheese the compenent video cennectien to yeur monitor TV. S-Video and compesite video outputs are alse provided if your TV does net have component video inputs.

Monitor TV

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[]

_,,,_,,,,,,,,,M_ @ S VIDEOouT

[]

VIDEO*"""""_[ii_ OUT

...................... 'O [] OPTICALouT

[]

e ..................................!/,,,,,,_

÷ Audio signal flow is shown with white arrows; video signal flew is shewn with gray arrows.

AUDIO OUT

@ @R

• /

NOTE:

• The component video input and/or eutput terminals may be labeled differently on some TVs,

momters or vide() cemponents (Y, PB, PR; Y, CB, CR; Y, B-Y, R-Y). Check the ewner's manuals

fer the other components for further infermatk)n.

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Easy Setup and Operation

POWER

SPEAKERA

MODE 1-,,_J

ON/SOURCE

..... ; ENTER

SETUP- _!__ CURSOR°_

ON/STANDBY

SETUP MIC

_SPEAKER

The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system to permit an appropriate automatic setting.

• Measurement and setting details / SETUP MIC jack on the front panel of the unit.

'L:This sets tile speaker connection, polarity, and bass

reproduction ability. _ _ _ " _ _ _' _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t

,:This sets the delay time from each speaker corresponding to © _ o _ ° o o o o

the listening position.

'3;: This sets the volume that is output from each speaker.

For accurate measurements

• Keep quiet during the auto setup procedure, it is recommended

that you turn off the power of any air-conditioner, projector or other equipment that may produce noise.

• Do not stand between the microphone and speakers while Auto Setup is performed.

• Do not place any obstacles between the microphone and speakers. Also, be sure to point the speakers tewards the

listening position.

NOTE:

• A loud test tene is output during the measurement. Please

consider this should you be planning night time measurements, and consider not allowing small children into the listening reem at this time.

Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the

Place the microphone for Auto Setup at the

actual listening position which will be at the

same height as your ears.

Turn on your subwoofel:

Turn on your monitor (TV).

Press the POWER switch.

ON:

T_-e oovv'er Turns on anti the inolcaTor lighTS.

Set the POWERs _vltcn to tnls ooslt an to Turn Tne oower )n ana off from the included remote comro UnIT

1 OFF:

The Dower turns oft ana tne namator is off.

mls oosmon. _ne Dower cannot De Turnea on ana off from

tne remote ConTrol unll

Press the ON/STANDBY switch on the main unit

or ON/SOURCE button on the remote conn-ol

unit.

'* TU[II Oli [[le 3owel

Press the SPEAKERA button to turn the speakers

on.

Set the MODE 1 switch to "AUDIO" (only when operating with the remote control unit).

•_ Place zne mlcroenone on a tnooa or level surface.

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Easy Setup and Operation

Press the SETUP button.

The "S/stern SetuD" menu aDDears

*System Setuo

1 Auto SetLo 2 SDea_er Setuo

3. nDu_ _etuD

4 Advanced Playback

5. Opt on Setup

Press the CURSORA or V button to select "Auto Setup", then press the ENTERbutton.

• The '"_Jto SetuD" screen aDDears.

3ower Amp AS

S Back

>Start,

Cancel{

Press the CURSOR A or V button to select "Power Amp Assign", then press the CURSOR <

or D button to select "S. Back", "ZONE2" or "Bi-Amp'.

Press the CURSORA or V button to select

"Start". then press the CURSOR < button.

• Start me measurements.

Power AmP Assegn

S Back

>Start_

Cance I 4

÷ Measurement of eacn cnannel is Bet formed as follows:

_1 _2 ........ :73-.......

÷ 1:Onlv the front speaKers (A)are measured, front soeaKers

(B) are act available. Even if the front sueakers IB) are seL me seeing au_ommlca . swllcnes to the front

sDeakers (A) once measuremems are comolelea. '_2: The subwoofer _9eaKer is measurea tv_ce '_3: Wher ZONE2" and "BI-AmD" s selectea, tnls s not

]ISDla ea.

After each channel is measure(] "Calculating" aDDears.

The alSDla switches to the Auto Setuo checK screen

automatlca

--_ Aut( Scrub

Steo: 1/9

"Cance*

• Measurement is cancelled if the MASTERVOLUME centrol kneb is eperated while the Auto Setup is performed.

• If the output volume and crossover frequency of your

subwoofer speaker can be changed, then set the volume to halfway and the crossover filter to maximum or switch off

the low-pass filter.

• About automatic retry

To confirm the results of the measurements, remeasurement is automatically performed.

Remeasurement is performed up to 2 times. During this time, "Retry1 " or "Retry2" is displayed en the screen.

1--1. Auto Setup

Step: 1/9

>Cancell

NOTE:

• When measurements have been made using the

m_asur_m_nt n_icrophone, speakers with built-in filters, such as a subwoefeL might be set tea value that differs from the physical distance because of the internal electrical delay.

Start4

÷ Wner "S. Back" is selectee tne test tone aurlng Auto

SetuE Wl De OUlDUtfrom the sun _una DaCKsoeaKer.

÷When "ZONE2" s seecTea, cn_nge the seeing to

"ZONE2" -qe test tone aunr_ Auto Setuo is sel so mat [ vvul nOTDe OU_EUtto ZONE2 Another roorT..

._ _Ahen "Bi-Amu" is selectea, cnarge me seeing to "Bl-

AreD". The test tone during Auto Set ]D S set so mat It WI

De OUIDUtfrom the Bi-AmD sueaKel

1-1 Auto Setu[

Steo 9/9

>S[eaKer Conf g ]heck

Delay Time Check Channe LeVe Check

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1--1. Au[o Setuo

--Co_a eze-

Store{ Retry_

Cance

Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation

• These errer screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the autematic measurements can not be completed because ef the speaker arrangement, measurement envirenment, or ether facters. Please check the folk)wing matters,

reset the pertinent items, and measure again.

Press the CURSORA or V button to select an item. then press the ENTER button.

• When there is too much noise in the room, the speakers may net be detected properly. Sheuld this happen, perform the

measurements when the noise level is low, er switch off the power of the equipment that is producing the neise for the duration

of the measurements.

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• Check that the pertinent speakers are preperly connected.

J 1-1. Auto Setup

> Front

11.This screen will be displayed when the speakers required fer preducing suitable repreduction have

net been detected.

• The front L er front R speaker was net preperly detected.

'_ Tle measurement resul[s 31 eacn ii:er'r can De cnecKea

here

'- AU[O Se[uo

-Co_3 e_e-

S[ea_et Cent g :heck Delay Time Chec

Channe Leve Check

Store_ Retry4

Cance q

• Only one channel of the surreund speakers was

Retry_ Cancel4

detected.

• Sound was output from the R channel when onlv

1 Press the ENTERbutton.

• The veril car an screen aeDears.

one surround back speaker was connected.

Example: Seeaker Config. Check

S[eaKer Conf g ]heck

Fro_t SD, _arge Center SD Sma Surrounc So Sma

S Back So Sma S Back S_ 2so

Subwoofer Yes

J 1-1. Auto Setup

> Front

Retry_ Cancel_

Skip4

• The surround back speaker was detected, but the surround speaker was net detected.

12]This screen will be displayed when the speaker

pelaritv is cennected in reverse.

• Check the polaritv of the pertinent speakers. Fer some speakers, this

screen may be displayed even theugh

the speakers are preperlv cennected. If

so, select "Skip._".

Press the ENTER button again once you have

J 1-1. Auto Setup

_BJ

>Exit_

_._.:This screen will be displayed when accurate

measurements cannet be made due to the input level of the micrephone being tee high.

• Set up the speakers se that their pesitien is farther awav from the listening pesitien.

• Lower the w)lume ef the subweefer speaker.

checked the results.

i 1-1. Auto Setup

i * t I -

J Press Enter or Cursor J Down to Return to

i Auto Setup Menu

4 This screen will be displaved when the

measurement micrephone is net cennected.

• Connect the measurement micrephone

te the microphone connector.

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Easy Setup and Operation

Press the CURSOR A or _7 button to select from the following three items based on the

measurement results, then press the CURSOR < button.

Store:

Store me cnecKec measurement alues AI Darameters are storeo,

Retry:

Perform the meas Jemem again. Measurement s reoea_ea

Cancel:

Cancel the checked measurement values

1-1, Auto Setup

--Co_31ete--

SeeaKel Config Check Delay Time Check

Channe Leve Check

>Store_

Retry_ Cance •

1--1. Aut) Setu9

Connecting Other Sources

Tile hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume tile use of tile following optional connection cables (not supplied).

D Analog terminal (Stere<>)

(White) Q =[E_::_,_% ............))__]=

(Red) _ _'_Y_'_ k("_'_ %"_'_:::_

Pin-plug cable

I,'1 Analog terminal (Monaural, for subwoofer)

@ @

Pin-plug cable

Ir_ Digital terminal (Coaxial)

(Orange) Q @

Coaxial cable (75 _/ohm pin-plug cable)

I_ Digital terminal (Optical)

ir_ Video terminal

(Yellow) @ @

Video cable (75 _/ohm vide<> pin-plug cable)

r_ s-video terminal

@ @

S-Video cable

I_! Component video terminal

(Green) @ '=J_,,,,,*% J_,_]=' @ (Y)

(Blue) @ @ (PB/CB)

(Red) @ _,_,,4_ /_,,_,_,_ @ (PR/CR)

Component vide<>cable

r Adjust the _olume:

[] []

Optical cable (Optical fiber cable)

D Speaker terminal

Audio signal

Video signal

OUT OUT

+ +

i 4ii!#iiii# _iiiJiiiiiiiiiiiii i

Speaker cable

NOTE:

• Do not plug in the power supplv cord until all connections have been completed.

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

• Note that binding pin-plug cables together with power supply cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in hum or other noise.

OUT OUT

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Connecting Other Sources

With tile AVR-786, tile Video signal and tile S-Video signal wMch

were inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality.

The flow of the video signals.

®®@]

(Componentvideo

terminals)

(S-Videoterminal

(Videoterminal) J

This unit's input

terminals

Cautions on the video conversion function:

When the component vide() terminals are used to connect the AVR-786 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the vide()

(yellow) or S-Video terminals are used to connect the AVR-786 with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be out of sync not display at all when playing video tapes.

If this happens, connect a commercially available vide() stabilizer, etc., with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-786 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on.

Q@@

(Componeetvideo

terminals)

(S-Videoterminal)

(Videoterminal)

This unit's output

terminals

Connecting Other Sources

VIDEO signal S-Video signal Video signal output to Video signal output to Video signal output to Color

input terminal VIDEO MONITOR OUT S-Video MONITOR OUT Difference (Component) Vide()

(yellow) input terminal terminal (yellow) terminal MONITOR OUT terminal

1 x x O O O

2 O x O O O 3 x O O O O 4 O O x O O

(O: Signal x: No signal) (O: On-screen signals output x: On-screen signals not output)

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Connecting Other Sources

• For best picture quality choose the component vide<) connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Video and composite video inputs are also provided if your TV or DBS tuner does net have component video outputs.

• To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner; you can cheese from either the coaxial or optical connectk)ns, if you cheese te use the coaxial cennection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment (_ page 39).

................................TV ................................

[]

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

[]

_/s/s/s/s/s/sH/_f_ @ S ViDEOouT

[]

VIDEO_/s/s/s/s/sH_ OUT

[]

....................C_ [] OPTICAL

.... @@L

.... ®R

. s

OUT

AUDIO OUT

• These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an external decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multi- channel Super Audio CD player, or another future multi-channel sound format decoder.

• The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player.

• For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals (_ page 18).

DVD Audio-Video / ....

SuperAudioCD player/

Externaldecoder

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[]

5 Ich AUDIO OUT

<+_+@ @ R

÷_:::::_b _ CENTER

[]

SUB÷_>s_'_*_*_*'__' WOOFER

• With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player, in this case, connect the DVD player's analog multi- channel output te the AVR-786's EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player's operating instructions.

[]

.......Videocamera /

Video game

AUDIO OUT

......................[] OPT_OAL

_*x?es,@@ @ VIDEOouT

OUT

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To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose either coaxial or optical connection. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more

information about Digital Input Assignment (:_ page 39).

...................CD player ..................

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL_/_+s,4_C_[]_ OUT

Connecting Other Sources

• For best picture quality choose tile compenent vide<> connection to your VCR. S-Video and compesite video outputs are alse previded.

• If you wish to perform analog dubbing frem a digital source, such as a DVD recorder te an analog

recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need te connect the analeg inputs and outputs as

shewn below, in addition to the digital audie cennections.

• The digital inputs and outputs connectien is the same as that fer a CD (MD) recorder.

,_,,_,/,,,,,/,,,,,[_ [] OPTICALouT

[]

AUDIO OUT

Connecting Other Sources

...............Tape deck ..................

[] AOO_OO_

[]

• If humming neise is generated, reeve the tape deck further away frem the source of such noise.

If you wish te perform analeg dubbing frem a digital source, such as a CD er MD recorder to an analog recorder such as a tape deck, you will need to cennect the analog inputs and eutputs as shown below, in additien to the digital audie connectiens.

• CD recorder/ ...........

MD recorder

[]

AUDIO OUT

[]

_,_,_,_,_,z_<,_@ [] OPTICAL

[]

OUT

NOTE:

• When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback seurce equipment be the same type that is connected te the AVR-786 VCR OUTPUT terminal.

Example: VCR IN _ S-Video cable : VCR OUT _ S-Video cable

VCR IN _ Vide<>cable : VCR OUT -+ Video cable

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[]

NOTE:

• De not cennect the output of the component cennected to the OPTICAL 2 OUT terminal on the AVR-786's rear panel te any terminal other than the OPTICAL 2 IN terminal (I::_Y_page 39).

Connecting Other Sources

• AM loop antenna assembly

An FM antenna cable plug can be cennected directl_ to the unit.

Directien of broadcasting station

FM antenna _ _'_

75 _/ehm COAXIAL cable

FM indoor antenna

(Supplied)

Greund AM eutdeor antnna

AM loop antenna

(Supplied)

Connect to theAM antenna terminals.

Re'move the vinyl tie @_

and take out the Bend in the reverse connection line. direction

a. Antenna placed on

a stable surface

Mount

b. Hanging the

antenna on a wall.

Use the installation hole to secure the antenna to a wall, etc.

• J

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV

system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of th_ NFC whinh provid_ gHid_lin_ for

proper greunding and, in particular, specifies that the cable greund shall be connected te the grounding system of the building, as

close to the point ef cable entw as practical.

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the cenductor.

3. Return the lever.

NOTE:

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneeusly.

• Fv_n if an _xt_rnal AM antenna is iJ_d rio net discennect the AM loop antenna.

• Make sure the AM Ioep antenna lead

terminals de net touch metal parts of the

panel.

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Connecting Other Sources

÷ For instructions on eperatk)ns using the MULTI ZONE functions (_= page 35, 36).

• If another power amplifier er pre-main (integrated) amplifier is cennected, the ZONE2 out (variable level) terminals can be used to play a different pregram source in ZONE2 the same time (_

page 35).

• When a seld separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired

and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remete-contrellable devices in the

MAIN ZONE can be centrolled frem ZONE2 using the remote centrol unit.

.... Power amplifier

.......... (VariaMe) [] /

..... _,xs'

(ZONE2)

:]: :

RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR

• When the power amplifier is assigned te the ZONE2 eutput channel at "Pewer Amp Assign." in the "System Setup" menu, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2

speaker eut terminals (r'@_ page 35).

• The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel.

In this case, surreund back speaker out can not be used fer MAIN ZONE.

Center

speaker

Subwoofer

-JIN

Surround speaker

systems

.............. PUT

AUX OUT ioo _ I

I.....1

RETRANSMITTER

Extensien terminals fer future use.

NOTE:

• For instructiens on installation and eperatien ef separately sold devices, refer to the devices' operating instructiens.

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Front speaker

systems (B)

Front speaker

systems (A)

(R)

ZONE2 speaker

systems

NOTE:

• The settings must be changed to use this speaker fer ZONE2 ([°.2_page 43).

I. .................. .I

Connecting Other Sources

• Use these terminab if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) te increase the power ef the frent, center, surround and surreund back seund channels, or fer connectien te pewered

loudspeakers.

• When using enly one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel.

Connecting Other Sources

_[_ [ACout,ets<wa,,,]

AC 120 V, 60Hz

[]

l_l

[]

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'!_i_ _ !i , !2 _,:_:i _ L:_i,,_iiii_i_,,_ fl i {!!_,, _,it_!_

NOTE:

• Only use the AC OUTLETS fer connecting audie equipment. Never use it for hair driers, TVs or ether electrical appliances.

AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to these outlets is turned en and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the pewer is switched between en and standby frem the

remote control unit.

No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit's power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total power consumptk)n exceeds 120 W (1 A.).

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