Denon AVR-789 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-789

Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. 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
alternating-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.

13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply 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 product
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 water,
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.

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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

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• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l’appareil.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and
thinner come in contact with the unit.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• 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.

• Keep the unit free from moisture, water,
and dust.

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau
et la poussière.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the
unit for long periods of time.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation
lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant
de longues périodes.

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• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.

Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du

cordon.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in
any way.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil
d’une manière ou d’une autre.

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Getting Started

Accessories ·····················································································2
Cautions on Handling ·····································································3
Cautions on Installation ································································· 3
About the Remote Control Unit ···················································· 3

Inserting the Batteries ···································································3
Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································3

Part Names and Functions ····························································4

Front Panel ····················································································· 4
Display ···························································································5
Rear Panel ······················································································ 6
Remote Control Unit ······································································7

Connections

Preparations ···················································································· 8

Cables Used for Connections ························································8
Video Conversion Function ····························································9
On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and
HDMI Output ·················································································9

Speaker Connections ····································································· 9

Speaker Installation ········································································ 9
Speaker Connections ··································································· 10

Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors ························· 11
Connecting the Monitor ······························································· 12
Connecting the Playback Components ······································12

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player ·················································· 12
CD Player ····················································································· 12
iPod® ···························································································· 13
TV/CABLE Tuner ·········································································· 13

Connecting the Recording Components ···································· 13

Video Cassette Recorder ····························································· 13
CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck ···································· 14

Connections to Other Devices ····················································· 14

Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 14
Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ····················· 14
XM connector ··············································································15
SIRIUS connector ········································································· 15
Antenna terminals ······································································· 16
Multi-zone ···················································································· 17

Connecting the Power Cord ························································ 17
Once Connections are Completed ·············································· 17

Menu Operations

Operations ·····················································································18
Example of Display of Default Values ········································18
Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ···················19
Menu Map ····················································································· 20

Auto Setup

Preparations ·················································································· 21
Auto Setup ····················································································22

a Start Menu ·············································································· 22
Error Messages·······································································24
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Parameter Check ····································································25

Manual Setup

Speaker Setup ··············································································25

a Speaker Configuration·····························································25
s Subwoofer Setup ···································································· 26
d Distance ·················································································· 26
f Channel Level ·········································································27
g Crossover Frequency ······························································ 27
h Front Speaker Setup ·······························································27

HDMI Setup ··················································································· 28

a Color Space ·············································································28
s RGB Range ·············································································28
d Auto Lipsync ···········································································28
f HDMI Audio Out ·····································································28
g HDMI Control ··········································································28
h Power Off Control ···································································28

Audio Setup ·················································································· 29

a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ························································29
s 2ch Direct/Stereo ···································································· 29
d Dolby Digital Setup ·································································29
f Auto Surround Mode ······························································29
g EQ Preset················································································30

ZONE2 Setup ················································································30

a Level Lch·················································································30
s Level Rch ················································································30
d Volume Limit ···········································································31
f Power On Level ······································································31
g Mute Level ··············································································31

Option Setup ·················································································31

a Amp Assign·············································································31
s Volume Control ·······································································31
d Source Delete ·········································································32
f On-Screen Display ··································································32
g Quick Select Name ·································································32
h Remote ID Setup ····································································32
j Display ····················································································33
k Setup Lock ·············································································· 33

Input Setup ········································································ 34

Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ································ 35

a Auto Preset ·············································································35
s Preset Skip ··············································································35
d Preset Name ···········································································35
f Video ·······················································································35
g Input Mode ·············································································37
h Rename···················································································37
j Source Level ··········································································· 37
k Assign ····················································································· 38
l iPod ·························································································38
A0 Antenna Aiming ······································································39
A1 Parenral Lock ··········································································39

Surround Modes

q Standard Playback ·································································· 40

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ··································40
Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)···········41

w DSP Simulation Playback ·······················································41
e Direct Playback ········································································ 41
r Stereo Playback ·······································································41

Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode ········································ 42

Parameter

Adjusting the parameters ···························································· 42
Surround Parameter ·····································································43

Surround Parameter ····································································· 43
Tone ·····························································································45
Audyssey Settings ·······································································45
RESTORER ··················································································47
Night Mode ··················································································47
Audio Delay ·················································································· 47

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Status ····························································································48

a MAIN ZONE ············································································ 48
s ZONE2 ····················································································48

Audio Input Signal ········································································48
HDMI Information ········································································· 49

a HDMI Signal Information ························································49
s HDMI Monitor Information ·····················································49

Auto Surround Mode ··································································· 49
Quick Select ·················································································· 49
Preset Station ··············································································· 49

Playback

Preparations ·················································································· 50

Turning the Power On ··································································50
Selecting the Input Source ···························································50
Operations During Playback ························································· 50

Playing Video and Audio Equipment ··········································51

Basic Operation ············································································51

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ················································· 51

Basic Operation ············································································51
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ·································51
Listening to Preset Stations ························································· 52

Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs ·································52

Basic Operation ············································································52
Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID ···························52
Presetting Radio Channels (Preset Memory) ······························· 53
Listening to Preset Channels ·······················································53
Searching Categories ···································································53

Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs ···························53

Basic Operation ············································································54
Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength and Radio ID ····················· 54
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ·································54
Listening to Preset Stations ························································· 54
Searching Categories ···································································55
Parental Lock ···············································································55

iPod® Playback ·············································································55

Basic Operation ············································································55
Listening to Music ·······································································56
Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod ································56

Remote Control Unit Operations

Operating DENON Audio Components ······································61
Presetting ······················································································61
Operating Preset Components ····················································61
Punch Through Function ·····························································64

Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and
Operations

Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·················65
Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output ··········· 67
Multi-zone Operations ································································· 68

Turning the Power On and Off ·····················································68
Selecting the Input Source ···························································68
Adjusting the Volume ···································································68
Turning off the Sound Temporarily ··············································68

Other Information ························································· 69

Troubleshooting ····························································· 78

Specifications ·································································· 82

List of preset codes ··························· End of this manual

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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper
operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the
product.
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

q Owner’s manual ...................................................................... 1

w Getting Started ........................................................................ 1

e Warranty (for North America model only) ................................ 1

r Service station list ...................................................................1

t Remote control (RC-1099) ....................................................... 1

y R6/AA batteries .......................................................................2

u FM indoor antenna ..................................................................1

i AM loop antenna ..................................................................... 1

o Setup microphone

(DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m) .......................1

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Specifications

Other Operations and Functions

Other Operations ·········································································· 57

Recording on an External Equipment (REC OUT mode) ··············57

Convenient Functions ·································································· 58

HDMI Control Function ································································58
Channel Level ··············································································59
Fader Function ·············································································59
Quick Select Function ··································································60
Personal Memory Plus Function ··················································60
Last Function Memory ································································· 60
Backup Memory ···········································································60
Resetting the Microprocessor ·····················································60

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Cautions on Handling

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are

no problems with the connection cables.

•

Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is
set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long
periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.

• About condensation

If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of

the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate
properly.

If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power

turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature
before using the unit.

• Cautions on using mobile phones

Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move

the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.

• Moving the unit

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power

outlet.

Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before

moving the unit.

•

Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.

Cautions on Installation

Note:
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

Specifications

b

b Note

b

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About the Remote Control Unit

In addition to the AVR-789, the included remote control unit (RC-1099)
can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

q DENON system components
w Non-DENON system components

• By setting the preset memory (vpage 61 ~ 63)

Inserting the Batteries

q Lift the clasp and remove the

rear lid.

e Put the rear cover back on.

NOTE

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate
even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.

• The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction,
following the “q” and “w” marks in the battery compartment.

• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

• Do not use two different types of batteries.

• Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in

flames.

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in
use for long periods.

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

w Load the two batteries properly

as indicated by the marks in
the battery compartment.

R6/AA

Operating Range of the Remote Control
Unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

30°

30°

Approx. 23 feet / 7 m

NOTE

The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
light.

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For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).

Front Panel

q Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) ······································································· (50)

w Power indicator ······································································· (50)
e Power switch (hON jOFF) ·················································· (50)
r Headphones jack (PHONES) ··················································· (50)
t INPUT MODE button ··························································(14, 37)
y SPEAKERS button ······························································(27, 50)
u ZONE2 ON/OFF button ··························································· (68)
i QUICK SELECT buttons ·························································· (60)
o V. AUX INPUT connectors

Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use

them.

Q0 SETUP MIC jack ······································································· (21)
Q1 MENU button ············································································(18)
Q2 RETURN button ········································································(18)
Q3 SELECT/ENTER knob ·······························································(18)

• The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way
as the cursor o and p buttons on the remote control unit.

• The control functions in the same way as the cursor o button when
turned counterclockwise, as the cursor p button when turned
clockwise.

• The control functions in the same way as the ENTER button when
pressed the knob.

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Q4 Cursor buttons (ui) ·······························································(18)
Q5 MASTER VOLUME control knob ············································ (50)
Q6 AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME indicator ··························· (46)
Q7 HD AUDIO indicator ································································· (41)
Q8 Master volume indicator
Q9 Display
W0 Remote control sensor ····························································· (3)
W1 ZONE2/REC SELECT button ·············································· (57, 68)
W2 SOURCE SELECT knob ··························································· (50)
W3 SOURCE button ······································································· (50)
W4 STATUS button ································································· (48, 52)
W5 DIMMER button ······································································· (33)
W6 RESTORER button ··································································· (47)
W7 BAND button ··········································································· (51)
W8 SHIFT button ············································································ (51)
W9 PRESET buttons ······································································ (51)
E0 TUNING buttons ······································································ (51)
E1 MULTEQ button ······································································ (45)
E2 DYNAMIC VOLUME button ···················································· (46)

b About 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.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that

as the playback volume is adjusted automatically, the perceived
bass response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog

clarity remain the same.
b About Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound

quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human

perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in

tandem with Audyssey MultEQ® to provide well-balanced sound

for every listener at any volume level.

E3 VIDEO SELECT button ···························································· (35)

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Display

q Input signal indicators
w Input signal channel indicators

These light when digital signals are input.

e Information display

The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other

information are displayed here.

r Output signal channel indicators
t Front speaker indicator

These light according to the settings of the front A and B

speakers.

y ZONE2 output indicator

This lights when the power for the ZONE2 is turned on.

u Master volume indicator
i AUDYSSEY MULTEQ indicator

This lights when the MultEQ is selected.

o Input mode indicators
Q0 Recording output source indicator

This lights when the REC OUT mode is selected.

Specifications

Q1 NIGHT indicator

This lights when the night mode is selected.

Q2 RESTORER indicator

This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected.

Q3 HDMI indicator

This lights when playing using HDMI connections.

Q4 Decoder indicators

These light when the respective decoders are operating.

Q5 Tuner reception mode indicators

This lights according to the reception conditions when the input

source is set to “TUNER”.

• AUTO
This lights when in the auto tuning mode.

• STEREO
In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo
broadcasts.

• TUNED
This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in.

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qDigital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ········ (12, 13, 15)
w VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ········································· (12 ~ 14)
e Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ································ (12 ~ 14)
r EXT. IN connectors ···································································(14)
t REMOTE CONTROL jacks ························································(17)
y PRE OUT connector ··································································(10)

u ZONE2 connectors ···································································(17)
i AC OUTLETS ·············································································(17)
o Power cord ················································································(17)
Q0 Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ··············································(10)
Q1 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA)····················(16)
Q2 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ······································(12, 13)

Q3 HDMI connectors ······························································(11 ~ 13)
Q4 XM connector (SAT TU2) ·························································(15)
Q5 SIRIUS connector (SAT TU1) ···················································(15)
Q6 DOCK CONTROL jack ·······························································(13)

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Remote Control Unit

[ Front ] [ Rear ]

q Indicator ······················································ (61)
w Power buttons ············································(50)
e QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (60)
r Source select buttons ································(50)

b : To select “SIRIUS”, “XM” as the input

source, use the SAT TU1/2 button.

t System buttons ··········································(56)
y AUDIO DELAY button ································ (47)
u Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························(53)
i DYNAMIC VOLUME button ······················· (46)
o RESTORER button ······································ (47)
Q0 SOURCE CONTROL switches ·············· (18, 61)
Q1 Remote control signal transmitter ············· (3)
Q2 Master volume control buttons ················(50)
Q3 MUTING button ·········································· (50)
Q4 NIGHT button ············································· (47)
Q5 MULTEQ button ········································· (45)
Q6 Channel select (CH SEL) /

ENTER button ······································· (55, 59)

q ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (68)
w Source select buttons ································ (50)

b : To select “SIRIUS”, “XM” as the input

source, use the SAT TU1/2 button.

e Video select button (V.SEL) ······················· (35)
r Tuner system buttons ································ (51)
t Test tone button (TEST) ····························(27)
y MAIN ZONE power buttons (MAIN) ········· (68)
u Surround mode buttons ······················ (41, 42)
i Amp menu button (A. MENU) ··················· (18)
o Input mode button (INPUT) ················· (14, 37)
Q0 Enter button (ENT) ····································· (18)
Q1 RETURN button ·········································· (18)
Q2 Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (18)

Specifications

NOTE

If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

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Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats
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
on the AVR-789. For details, refer to the instructions for the
respective connection items below.

NOTE

• Do not plug in the power 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).

• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing
so can result in humming or noise.

Preparations

Cables Used for Connections

Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

Audio cables Video cables

Coaxial digital connections

(Orange)

Optical digital connections

Analog connections (stereo)

Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)

(White)

(Red)

(Black)

Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable

Optical cable

Stereo pin-plug cable

Pin-plug cable

Component video connections

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

S-Video connections

Video connections

(Yellow)

Component video cable

S-Video cable

75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable

Audio and video cables

HDMI connections

Connections

(Y)
(PB/CB)
(PR/CR)

Speaker connections

Speaker cables

19-pin HDMI cable

Signal direction

Audio signal: Video signal:

Output

Input

Input

Output

Output

Input

Specifications

Input

Output

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Video Conversion Function

• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-789 into the format
used to output the video signals from the AVR-789 to a monitor.

• The AVR-789’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:

Connections

Digital video signals: HDMI
Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video

GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-789H

High picture

quality playback

HDMI connector

HDMI connector

Speaker Connections

Speaker Installation

The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and
a monitor.

Subwoofer Center speaker

Surround back speakers

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Video input

terminals

: When 480i/576i signals are input

• When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video
input connector.

• The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-789 can be checked at menu
“Information” – “HDMI Information” (vpage 49).

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Monitor output

terminals

NOTE

• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.

Specifications

• 1080p component input video signals cannot be output to anything other than component video
connectors.

• 480p/576p, 1080i and 720p component video input signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video
format.

• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video
conversion function might not operate.

On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI
Output

Monitor

Front speakers

Place the front speakers to the
sides of the monitor or screen and
as flush with the screen surface as
possible.

The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-789.

7.1-channels

(FRONT A+B)

7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels
2-channels

FRONT

L R L R L R 1 speaker

S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S

S S S S S

S S S S S

S S S

S S

S S

CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

– – – – –
– – – – – –
– – – – – – –

Surround speakers

– –
– – –

SUBWOOFER

–

–

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• When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-789, the on-screen display appears when
the MENU button on the main unit or the A.MENU button on the remote control unit is operated.

• When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-789, the characters of the on-screen
display are not displayed over the picture.

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Connecting the Speaker Cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels
and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers
being connected to the AVR-789, and be sure to

Center speakerSubwoofer

interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm

1

of sheathing from the tip of
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twist the core wire tightly or
terminate it.

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2

counterclockwise to loosen
it.

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3

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speaker terminal.

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4

clockwise to tighten it.

If the core wires touch the rear panel and the
screws etc., or the ± sides touch each other, the
protection circuit will be activated and the power
indicator will flash red at intervals of 0.5 secs.
If the protection circuit is activated, the speaker
output is isolated, and the power supply goes to
the standby state. If the power supply is turned
off, after the power supply cord is withdrawn,
please confirm that speaker cable and input cable
are connected.
Also, if replaying large sound levels by using
a speaker having an impedance less than that
specified (eg, 4 Ω/ohms), the temperature will
rise, and the protection circuit might be activated.
The power supply will go into the standby state,
and the power indicator will flash red at 2 second
intervals.
In this case, please switch off the power supply,
and wait until the AVR-789 has cooled down, and
the surrounding ventilation is good.
Even if there are no problems with the surround­ing ventilation and connections, in the event of
the protection circuit becoming activated, due to
thinking that the AVR-789 has failed, please con­tact DENON Service center after switching off.

Protection circuit

When using a banana plug

Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before
inserting the banana plug.

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Connections

Surround speakers

NOTE

For surround back speakers :

• Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-789 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround
back speakers. When using the surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign”
setting to “7.1ch” (vpage 31).

• When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).

For ZONE2 speakers :

• For multi-zone connection and operation, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations”
(vpage 65 ~ 68).

Surround back

speakers

When surround back
speakers are connected

NOTE

• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16
Ω/ohms. When using front A and B speakers
simultaneously, use speakers with an impedance
of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms.

• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that
they do not stick out of the speaker terminals.
The protection circuit may be activated if the core
wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides
touch each other (v “Protection circuit”).

• Never touch the speaker terminals while the
power supply is connected. Doing so could result
in electric shock.

Specifications

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Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors

With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

Blu-ray Disc

player /

DVD player

b The AVR-789 is equipped for HDMI version

1.3a. This version is compatible with

SpecificationsConnections

other versions, allowing connection to
all components equipped with an HDMI
connector.

b The AVR-789 is compatible with 30- and 36-

bit Deep Color.

Monitor

Compatible

audio format

2-channel linear
PCM

Multi-channel
linear PCM

Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video
Dolby Digital Plus,

Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD

2ch 32-192 kHz
16/20/24 bits

8ch 32-192 kHz
16/20/24 bits

Bitstream Blu-ray

Details

Discs

(examples)

CD, DVD-Video,
DVD-Audio

DVD-Audio,
Blu-ray

NOTE

• The AVR-789 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable.

• The audio signals output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be restricted
by the connected device.

• Video signals are not output properly when using devices that are not HDCP-compatible.

• Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this
case, switch the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is
compatible.

• If the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” setting (vpage 28) is set to
“AMP”, the sound may be interrupted when the monitor’s power is turned off.

• Use a cable on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI
connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using a cable other than one on which the HDMI
logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product).

• If the monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player does not support Deep Color, deep color signal transfer
is not possible.

• If the monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not
possible.

• If the monitor does not support “Auto Lipsync Correction” function, this function will not work.

• The AVR-789 is compatible with the HDMI’s CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. Please note
the following.

• It may not work depending on the device it is connected to and its setup.

• It does not operate with televisions or players that are not compatible with HDMI’s CEC.

• When the AVR-789 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect
the AVR-789 and monitor using an HDMI cable.

• If the connected monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI
converter cable. When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted.

• Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices.

When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter)

• HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format.
When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an

HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video
signals will not be output.

• When connecting using an HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly
due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc.

Copyright protection system (HDCP)

In order to play the digital video and audio signals of a Blu-ray, DVD- Video or DVD-Audio disc using HDMI/
DVI connections, both the connected Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player and monitor must be equipped for
a copyright protection system called “HDCP” (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
HDCP is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of the
devices.
The AVR-789 is HDCP-compatible. For details on the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player or monitor you are
using, refer to its operating instructions.

• By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-789.

• To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI
Audio Out” – “TV” (vpage 28).

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Connecting the Playback Components

• Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “Video
Conversion Function”).

• With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be
transferred with a single cable.

• To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections,
set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” to
“TV” (vpage 28).

Monitor

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

CD Player

CD player

b When connected to a Blu-ray Disc player, and playing Dolby

TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, connect the HDMI.

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player

b

Connections

NOTE

• The component video connectors may be indicated differently on
your monitor. For details, see the monitor’s operating instructions.

• The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the
HDMI input signals.

When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the

Specifications

settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage

38).

When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the
settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage

38).

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Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD­3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-789. For
instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the
control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

iPod

iPod

®

TV/CABLE Tuner

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

TV tuner

Connecting the Recording
Components

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and
be sure to interconnect correctly.

Video Cassette Recorder

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

Video cassette recorder

SpecificationsConnections

• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to
the VCR (iPod) connector.

• To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make
the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “(input source to which
iPod dock assigned)” – “Assign” – “iPod Dock” (vpage 38).

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When using a coaxial cable for the digital audio connection,
make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital
In” (vpage 38).

• When recording via the AVR-789, the playback device’s cable must be of the
same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-789’s VCR OUT connector.
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable
TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the
settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 38).

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-789’s
OPTICAL2 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2.

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digital connections if you wish to record digital audio signals, depending
on the types of connectors on the components being used.

CD recorder /
MD recorder /
Tape deck

Connections to Other Devices

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and
outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.

Video Camera / Game Console

Video camera /

Game console

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connectors

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player /
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Connections

• To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors,
press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on
the remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” or make the settings at

Specifications

menu “Input Setup” – “Input Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN”
(vpage 37).

• The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu-ray Disc
player / DVD player (vpage 12).

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XM connector

SIRIUS connector

• The AVR-789 is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM®
Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock
(includes home antenna, each sold separately) and subscribing to the
XM service.

• Plug the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on
the rear panel.

• Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to
receive the best signal.

For details, see “Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs” (vpage

52, 53).

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of

the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock.

XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock

• The AVR-789 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. You can
receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect
Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service.

• Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel.

• Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south-facing window to
receive the best signal.

For details, see “Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs”

(vpage 53 ~ 55).

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of

the SiriusConnect Home Tuner.

SiriusConnect Home Tuner

b When connecting

digital audio

When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform
the setting “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” from the menu.
(vpage 38).

NOTE

Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner
connection have been completed.

© 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo,
and channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite
Radio Inc.

n Positioning the Antenna

For a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be positioned
correctly. Use the following map to determine which area you are in
and position the antenna accordingly.

SpecificationsConnections

NOTE

Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home
Dock connection have been completed.

• The XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM
Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

• XM Ready® is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
All rights reserved.

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Area 1 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the east, northeast, or

southeast, either through a window or outside.

Area 2 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the north or northeast,

either through a window or outside.

Area 3 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the north or northwest,

either through a window or outside.

Area 4 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the west, northwest, or

southwest, either through a window or outside.

Area 5 : Put the antenna outside and point it straight up. The antenna

cannot be used indoors.

Antenna terminals

An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

Direction of broadcasting station

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

FM antenna

75 Ω/ohms
Coaxial cable

FM indoor antenna

(supplied)

1. Push the

Connection of AM antennas

2. Insert the

lever.

conductor.

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3. Return the
lever.

AM outdoor antenna

n AM loop antenna assembly

Remove the vinyl tie and take
out the connection line.

a. With the antenna on top of

any stable surface.

Mount

Ground

Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.

Bend in the reverse direction.

b. With the antenna attached

to a wall.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

NOTE

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not
disconnect the AM loop antenna.

• Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not
touch metal parts of the panel.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

SpecificationsConnections

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Multi-zone

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

Connections

different program source in ZONE2 at the same time (vpage 65 ~ 68).

Pre-main amplier

(ZONE2)

Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord.

Power cord

To household

power outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Connection to the AC outlets

• These outlets supply power to external audio
equipment.

• The power supplied from these outlets turns on and
off together with the set’s power switch.

• Audio equipment with a total power consumption
of 120 W (1 A) can be connected.

NOTE

• 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.

Once Connections are Completed

Turning the Power On (vpage 50)

Specifications

Extension jack for future use.
(Connect devices corresponding with room to
room function to this jack.)

Input

Infrared

retransmitter

Output

Infrared
sensor

NOTE

• For the audio output, use high quality pin-plug cords so that no induction humming or noise is produced.

• For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to the respective devices’
operating instructions.

• To conduct multi-zone playback, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” (vpage
65 ~ 68).

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Menu Operations

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

ENTER, opRETURN

ui<MENU>

uiop

[A. MENU]

ENTER

RETURN

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit

BUTTON

<BUTTON>

[BUTTON]

With the AVR-789, settings and operations for most functions can be
performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the
monitor screen.

Operations

The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control
unit.

Press <MENU> or [A.MENU].

The menu is displayed.

1

b To operate from the remote control unit, be sure to set the

[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.

Press ui to select the item you want to set, then

2

press ENTER.

Press ui again to select the item you want to set,

3

then press ENTER.

Example of Display of Default
Values

In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item
surrounded by a border is the default value.

[Selectable items]

A B A + B

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Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting

Setup

[Front]

[Rear]

To change the setting:

4

Press ui to select the item you want to change, then

press o p to change the setting.

b To return to the previous item, press RETURN.
b Select “Default Yes”, then press o to reset to the default

setting.

Press ENTER to enter the setting.

5

Press <MENU> or [A.MENU] to nish.

Specifications

6

When <MENU> or [A.MENU] is pressed, the settings made up to that
point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off.





MENU

1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

* ME N U
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* St a r t M e n u
S ta r t •

1-1.Start Menu

Step1:Speaker Detection

Audyssey

MultEQ

at ear height at

Front Sp. A
Amp Assign
Start
Cancel

Please place microphone

main listening position.

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Digital In : OPT1

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Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display

Some typical examples are described below.

GOn-screen displayHGFront displayH

Screen title

Submenu title

Press o to execute

Currently selected line

Current setting

Press op to change the setting

Specifications

The selected setup menu number is shown in the master volume indicator section of the display.

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Use ui to input characters.

Use op to change the character input
position.

When highlighted, press i to select
“Default Yes”.

Menu Map

MENU

1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

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Information

(vpage 48, 49)

n Status

• MAIN ZONE

• ZONE2

n Audio Input Signal
n HDMI Information
n Auto Surround Mode
n Quick Select
n Preset Station

Parameter

(vpage 42 ~ 47)

n Surround Parameter

• Mode

• Cinema EQ

• DRC

• Dynamic Range Compression

• LFE

• Center Image

• Panorama

• Dimension

• Center Width

Time

• Delay

• Effect Level

• Room Size

• AFDM

• SB CH Out

• SW ATT

• Subwoofer

n Tone

• Tone Control

• Bass

• Treble

n Audyssey Settings

• MultEQ

• Dynamic EQ

• Dynamic Volume

• Setting

n RESTORER
n Night Mode
n Audio Delay

Input Setup

n TUNER (FM/AM)

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset Name

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

Auto Setup

n Start Menu

• Step 1: Speaker Detection

• Step 2: Measurement

• Step 3: Calculation

• Step 4: Check

• Step 5: Store

Manual Setup

n Speaker Setup (vpage 25 ~ 27)

• Speaker Configuration

• Subwoofer Setup

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

• Front Speaker Setup

n HDMI Setup (vpage 28)

• Color Space

• RGB Range

• Auto Lipsync

• HDMI Audio Out

• HDMI Control

• Power Off Control

(vpage 34 ~ 39)

n CD, CDR/TAPE, DVD, HDP,

TV/CBL, VCR, V.AUX

• Assign

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

• iPod

(vpage 21 ~ 25)

(vpage 25 ~ 33)

n XM

• Preset Skip

• Antenna Aiming

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n Parameter Check

• Speaker Configuration Check

• Distance Check

• Channel Level Check

• Crossover Frequency Check

• EQ Check

• Restore

n Audio Setup (vpage 29, 30)

• EXT. IN Subwoofer Level

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

• Dolby Digital Setup

• Auto Surround Mode

• EQ Preset

n ZONE2 Setup (vpage 30, 31)

• Level Lch

• Level Rch

• Volume Limit

• Power On Level

• Mute Level

n SIRIUS

• Preset Skip

• Parental Lock

• Antenna Aiming

• Assign

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

Setup

n Option Setup (vpage 31 ~ 33)

• Amp Assign

• Volume Control

• Source Delete

• On-Screen Display

• Quick Select Name

• Remote ID Setup

• Display

• Setup Lock

Specifications

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Auto Setup

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit

BUTTON

<BUTTON>

[BUTTON]

• Audyssey MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems
in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for
your home theater.

• Audyssey MultEQ optimizes a large listening area where one or
more listeners are seated.

Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone

(DM-A409) successively at multiple positions throughout the
listening area as shown in Example q. For best results, it is strongly
recommended to measure 6 positions so that the measurements
have the proper spatial weighting.

Even if the listening environment is small as shown in Example w,

measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment
results in more effective correction.

Example q Example w

( :Measuring positions)

Preparations

Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to

1

the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.

The auto setup screen appears automatically.

Sound
receptor

Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand

2

with the microphone pointing directly up towards the
ceiling.

Specifications

[Front]

[Rear]

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About the main listening position (*M)

The main listening position refers to the most central position where
one would normally sit within the listening environment.
MultEQ uses the measurements from this position to calculate
speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value
for the subwoofer.

To make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 25 ~ 27.

NOTE

Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-789 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio
is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the
surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign”
setting to “7.1ch” (vpage 31).

Setup

microphone

b Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements.

Be sure that the path from microphone to the speakers is not
blocked by objects. Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat
back or wall as sound reflections may give inaccurate results.

When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting
the auto setup procedure:

• Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible

• If this is not possible then set

•

Volume: “12 o’clock” position

•

Crossover frequency: “Maximum/Highest Frequency”

•

Low pass filter: “Off”

•

Standby mode: “Off”

1-1.Start Menu

Step1:Speaker Detection

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at ear height at

Front Sp. A
Amp Assign
Start
Cancel

Please place microphone

main listening position.

Next

Retry

Front Sp.
Center Sp.
Subwoofer
Surround Sp.
S.Back Sp.

Auto Setup

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NOTE

• Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup
procedure is completed.

• When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting
the auto setup procedure.

Auto Setup

Optimize settings for speakers in use.

a Start Menu

The settings found at this stage are applied automatically.

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Step 1: Speaker Detection

Step 2: Measurement

Step 3: Calculation

Step 4: Check

Step 5: Store

NOTE

• Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEQ automatic
speaker setup. This is part of normal operation. If there is background
noise in room, these test signals will increase in volume.

• Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow
obstacles in the path while the measurements are being made. This
will cause inaccurate readings.

• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt
the room measurements. Close windows, silence cell phones,
televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home
appliances, light dimmers, or other devices as measurements may
be affected by these sounds.

Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during

the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not in
use).

• Operating MASTER VOLUME during the measurements will cancel
the measurements.

About the Auto Setup

The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of
each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel
level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Audyssey
MultEQ corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area.
Before starting, connect and position all of your speakers.
Once started, MultEQ will play a series of test tones through each
speaker.

If an error message appears during the measurements, check “Error
Messages”, take the advised action, then start the measurements
again (vpage 24).

b Before starting Auto Setup (v q)

If adjustment to the environment is necessary, set the following items
before proceeding.

n Front Speaker

The front speaker to be measured can be selected ahead of time
here.

[Selectable items]

: Output test tone from front speakers A.

A

: Output test tone from front speakers B.

B

: Output test tone from front speakers A and B.

A+B

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n Amp Assign

Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment.
You can use the surround back speaker for multi-zone, and for front
channel bi-amp use (Default : ZONE2).
For details, refer to “Amp Assign” (vpage 31).

Step 1 : Speaker Detection

F Menu screen F

q

w

b

The speaker connection and polarity are detected at the first
measurement position (main listening position). The following
attributes are also determined at this time: “Speaker Size”, “Speaker
Distance”, “Channel Level”, “Crossover Frequency”.

q Select “Start 0”, then press o.
w Select “Next 0”, then press o.

n To cancel Auto Setup

Press ui to select “Cancel 0”, then press o.

• If the result differs from the actual connection status or an error

message appears, use i to on-screen display “Retry 0” and then
press o to repeat the measurement.

• If the result still differs from the actual connection status after re­measurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that
the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-789 off, check
the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from
the beginning.

NOTE

Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after
“Step 1”.

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Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

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Please place microphone

Cancel

Next
Calculate

2nd listening position.

at ear height at

Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

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Now measuring 2nd

Cancel

Front L

listening position.

Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

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Please place microphone

Retry
Cancel

Next
Calculate

3rd listening position.

at ear height at

Auto Setup

Step4:Check

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Please check the results
of the measured item.

Distance Check
Channel Level Check
Crossover Freq.Check

Speaker Config.Check

Next

Auto Setup

Step3:Calculation

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Auto Setup

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Cancel

Calculate

All the measurements
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F Menu screen F

q

q

Step 3 : Calculation

F Menu screen F

q

Step 4 : Check

F Menu screen F

q

w

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q Select “Next 0”, then press o.

• The measurement of the 2nd position starts.

• Select “Calculate 0” with ui, and press o to proceed to Step

3.

w Move the microphone to the 3rd position and press o.

• The measurement of the 3rd position starts.

• Select “Calculate 0” with ui, and press o to proceed to Step

3.

e Perform w repeatedly for the 4th, 5th, and 6th measurments.
r “All the measurements were finished.” is displayed on the on-

screen display. When you have completed measurements in 6
positions.

• Select “Calculate 0” with ui, and press o to proceed to Step

3.

n To cancel Auto Setup

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Press ui to select “Cancel 0”, then press o.

After completing a measurement position, move the microphone to
the next position.
Measure at 6 positions: the main listening position and 5 other
surrounding positions. Although it is allowable to measure less than 6
positions, it is recommended to measure 6 for best results.

The values obtained from the measurements are automatically
analyzed and the attributes for each of the speakers in the listening
area are determined.
q Select “Calculate 0” at Step 2, then press o.

• Analysis begins.

• Analysis takes several minutes to complete.

• The time required for this analysis depends on the number of
speakers connected. The greater the number of speakers connected,
the longer analysis will take.

NOTE

• Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume,
or speaker locations after making measurements. If changes are
necessary, make the changes and use the Audyssey MultEQ auto
setup once again for an updated EQ solution.

• For instance, if the location or direction of a speaker is altered, the
Auto Setup should be performed again to ensure the correct EQ
solution for the new room configuration.

When analysis is complete, check the analysis results for the following
four items.
q Make your selection using ui and press ENTER.

• Presence and size of speaker
“Speaker Config. Check”

• Distance of speaker from listening position
“Distance Check”

• Speaker channel level
“Channel Level Check”

• Crossover Frequency
“Crossover Freq. Check”

w Use ui to change which speaker is displayed.
e Press RETURN.
This returns you to analysis results items, so repeat step q.
r Press the i to select “Next 0”, and then press o to proceed to

Step 5.

Distance values that are greater than the actual distance of a speaker
may be accurate for speakers with built-in filters (subwoofers, etc).
This is because these filters add electrical delay (distance) to the signal
that is compensated for by the Auto Setup process.

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Step 5 : Store

Auto Setup

Step5:Store

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Cancel

Please select “Store”
to store measurement
values.

Auto Setup

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Please wait...

Step5:Store

or

Retry
Cancel

Microphone:None

Speaker :None

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too high or

Retry
Cancel

Ambient noise is

Level is too low.

Auto Setup

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R :None

Cancel

Front

Auto Setup

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L :Phase

Cancel
Skip

Front

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q

w

The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-789.
q Press u to select “Store 0”, then press o.

• “Storing Please wait
while the results are being stored.

• When storing is complete, “Storing complete. Auto Setup is now
finished.” is displayed on the on-screen display.

w Select “Exit”, then press ENTER.
e Disconnect the setup microphone from the AVR-789.

n To cancel storing

Press ui to select “Cancel 0”, then press o.

• All the measured auto setup data will be erased.

NOTE

Do not turn the power off while the settings are being stored.

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Error Messages

If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is
displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over
again.

Error messages (examples) Cause Measures

• Included setup microphone is not connected.

• Not all speakers could be detected.

• The front L speaker was not properly
detected.

• Too much noise in the room for accurate
measurements to be made.

• Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for
accurate measurements to be made.

• Displayed speaker could not be detected.

· The front R speaker were not properly

detected.

· Only one channel of the surround speakers

was detected.

· Sound was output from the R channel

when only one surround back speaker was
connected.

· The surround back, but the surround speaker

was not detected.

• Displayed speaker connected with the
polarities reversed.

• Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP
MIC jack on the main unit.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Either turn off any device generating noise or move it
away.

• Try again when the surroundings are quieter.

• Check the speaker installation and the direction in
which the speakers are facing.

• Adjust the subwoofer’s volume.

• Check the connections of the displayed speaker.

• Check the polarities of the displayed speaker.

• For some speakers, this error message may be
displayed even if the speaker is properly connected. If
you are sure that the wiring is correct, select “Skip”.

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Select “Retry” to measure again.

NOTE

Be sure to turn the power off before checking the speaker connections.

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