Denon AVR-890 User Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-890

Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur

English

Use this manual in combination with the
operating guide displayed on the GUI screen.

Menu Map (vpage 20)
Examples of GUI Menu Screen Displays (vpage 21)
Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 55)

Français

Utilisez ce manuel en même temps que le guide
d’utilisation affiché sur l’écran GUI (Interface
graphique).

Plan du menu (vpage 20)
Exemples d’affichage sur écran et d’affichage avant
(vpage 21)
Fonctionnement de la télécommande (vpage 55)

bThe illustrations used for explaining operations in this manual show the buttons of

the remote control unit.
The same operations can be performed using the buttons with the same names on
the main unit panel.

b Les illustrations des boutons présentes dans ce manuel servent à expliquer le

fonctionnement de la télécommande.

Vous pouvez contrôler l’appareil à l’aide du bouton portant le même nom sur la

façade de l’appareil.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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.

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.

The top surface over the internal heat sink may become
hot when operating this product continuously.

PRECAUTION:

SURFACE CHAUDE. NE PAS TOUCHER.

La surface supérieure du dissipateur de chaleur peut
devenir chaude si vous utilisez ce produit en continu.

IMPOTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.

CAUTION:

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the unit.

• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.

• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
unit.

ATTENTION:

• La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en recouvrant les ouvertures
de la ventilation avec des objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus,
etc.

• Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit être placée
sur l’appareil.

• Veillez à respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque vous jetez les piles
usagées.

• L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à l’humidité.

• Ne pas poser d’objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase,
sur l’appareil.

CAUTION:

To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect
the plug from the wall socket outlet.
The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to

the unit and must be within easy access by the user.

PRECAUTION:

Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur,
débranchez la prise de la prise murale.
La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement
l’alimentation de l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder
facilement.

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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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n Contents

Getting Started

Flow of operations through playback ········································· 2

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

Important Information ··································································8

Cables Used for Connections ······················································· 8
Converting Input video signals for Output
(Video Conversion Function) ·························································9

Installing/Setting the Speakers ················································· 10
Connecting the Speakers ···························································11
Connecting Devices ····································································12
Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals ········ 13
Once Connections are Completed ············································· 19

Turning the Power On ································································· 19
Turning the Power Off ·································································19
Selecting the Input Source ·························································19

Playback

Playing Components ···································································40

Playing Blu-ray Disc / DVD Players ··············································40
iPod® Playback ··········································································· 40
Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································41
Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs ····························42
Operations During Playback ························································ 44

Selecting the Surround Mode ····················································44

q Playing Sources According to the Sources’ Audio Signal

Format/Number of Channels (Standard Playback) ·············· 44

w Playing in a DENON Original Surround Mode ························45
e Direct Playback ······································································· 45
r Stereo Playback ······································································ 46
t Playing the Pure Direct Mode ················································ 46

Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality
(Audio/Video Adjust) ··································································46

Adjusting the Sound (Audio Adjust) ············································46
Adjusting the Tone (Tone Control) ···············································48
Adjusting MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ™, Dynamic Volume™
Settings (Audyssey Settings) ······················································ 48
Adjust Tonal Quality for Each Speaker Using Graphic Equalizer
(Manual EQ) ················································································50
Restoring Compressed Audio to Nearly Pre-compressed
Conditions for Playback (RESTORER) ········································· 50
Adjusting the Audio Delay Time while Watching the Picture
(Audio Delay) ··············································································· 50
Adjusting the Picture Quality (Picture Adjust) ····························· 51

Checking the Status (Information) ·····························51

Operating the Connected Devices by Remote
Control Unit

Registering Preset Codes ···························································55
Operating Registered Devices ···················································55
Assigning buttons that are Not Used to Operate Other
Devices (Punch Through Function)············································57

Other Information ·······························································58

Troubleshooting···································································65

Restoring All the Settings to as They were at the Time of
Purchase (Resetting the Microprocessor) ·································68

Specifications ········································································68

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

Settings

Menu Map ····················································································20
Examples of GUI Menu Screen Displays ···································21
Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers
Automatically (Audyssey™ Auto Setup) ·································· 22
Making detailed settings (Manual Setup)·································27
Making the Input Settings (Input Setup) ··································34

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Convenient functions

HDMI Control Function ·······························································52
Setting the Power to Standby After a Certain Amount of
Time (Sleep Timer Function) ······················································52
Adjust the Volume of the Different Speakers ··························53
Saving Frequently Used Settings (Quick Select Function) ····· 53

MAIN ZONE settings ··································································53
ZONE2 settings···········································································53

Various Memory Functions ························································53

Playing 2-Channel Sound in ZONE2
(Multizone Function)··························································54

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Connections Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting

Specifi cationsMulti-ZoneSettings

Perform the operations leading to playback on the AVR-890 in the
order shown below.

Connections

⇩

Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10)

Connecting Devices (vpage 12)

⇩

Turning the Power On (vpage 19)

Flow of operations through
playback

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.

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

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

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

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

t Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 5.6 ft / 1.7 m) ....................1

y Remote control unit (RC-1117) ................................................ 1

u R6/AA batteries .......................................................................2

i FM indoor antenna ..................................................................1

o AM loop antenna ..................................................................... 1

Q0 Setup microphone

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

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

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Accessories

⇩

Connecting the Speakers (vpage 11)

Playback

⇩

Playing Components (vpage 40)

⇩

Selecting the Surround Mode (vpage 44)

Audyssey™ Auto Setup (vpage 22)

Settings

Manual Setup (vpage 27)

Perform “Manual Setup” as necessary.b

Input Setup (vpage 34)

Getting Started

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Selecting the Input Source (vpage 19)

Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality

(vpage 46)

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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.

b Note

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About the Remote Control Unit

In addition to the AVR-890, the included remote control unit (RC-

1117) 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 55)

Inserting the Batteries

q Lift the clasp and remove the

rear cover.

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.

• Used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with the local
regulations regarding battery disposal.

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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Buttons, terminals and displays only provided on the main unit

Q6 Power indicator ·········································· (19)
Q7 Power switch (hON jOFF) ··············· (19, 68)
Q8 Headphones jack (PHONES) ······················ (44)
Q9 V. AUX INPUT connectors ························· (16)
W0 SETUP MIC jack ·········································· (23)
W1 AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME™

indicator ······················································(49)

W2 HD AUDIO indicator ··································· (45)

W3 MASTER VOLUME indicator
W4 Display
W5 Remote control sensor ································ (3)
W6 TUNING PRESET button ···························· (42)
W7 SOURCE MODE SELECT button ··············· (19)
W8 FRONT SPEAKERS SELECT button ···········(44)
W9 DIMMER button ·········································· (33)
E0 STATUS button ·········································· (51)

Button that function in the same way as remote control buttons

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

q Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) ··········································(19)

w SURROUND MODE buttons ······················ (44)
e MENU button ·············································· (20)
r Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (20)
t ENTER button ·············································(20)
y RETURN button ·········································· (20)
u QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (53)

i MASTER VOLUME control knob ···············(40)
o SOURCE SELECT knob ······························ (19)
Q0 ZONE2 SELECT button ···························(54)
Q1 ZONE2 ON/OFF button ···························(54)
Q2 RESTORER button ······································ (50)
Q3 DYNAMIC EQ™ button ······························ (49)
Q4 DYNAMIC VOLUME™ button ··················· (49)
Q5 MULTEQ

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button ······································· (48)

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Part Names and Functions

Q7 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.

q Input audio signal indicators

Multi-ZoneSettings

w Input signal channel indicators

These light when digital signals are input.
When playing HD Audio sources, the“ ”
indicator lights when an extension channel (a
channel other than the front, center, surround,
surround back or LFE channel) is input. If there
are two or more extension channels, the “ ”
and “ ” indicators light.

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 (vpage 44).

y Monitor output indicators

These light according to the HDMI monitor
output setting.

u QUICK SELECT indicators

These light when the Quick Select function is
set (vpage 53).

i Master volume indicator
o MUTE indicator

Lights when the muting mode is set (vpage

44).

Q0 AUDYSSEY indicator

These light as shown below in the different
modes (vpage 48).

: During “MultEQ” operation

: During “MultEQ” , “Dynamic EQ”

operation

: During “MultEQ” , “Dynamic EQ”,

“Dynamic Volume” operation

b When speakers settings are changed after

Audyssey™ Auto Setup, either the indicators’
frame turns off or all the indicators turn off.

Q1 SLEEP TIMER indicator

Lights when the sleep timer is operating
(vpage 52).

Q2 RESTORER indicator

Lights during “RESTORER” operation (vpage

50).

Q3 Input mode indicators
Q4 ZONE2 indicator

Lights when signals are being output to the
ZONE2 (vpage 54).

Q5 HDMI indicator

Lights when HDMI input signals are detected
(vpage 13).

Q6 Decoder indicators

The indicator for the currently operating decoder
lights.

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Connections Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting

Multi-ZoneSettings

q Digital audio connectors ···························(15)
w Analog audio connectors ··························(14)
e SIGNAL GND terminal ······························(15)
r REMOTE CONTROL jacks ·························(18)
t PRE OUT connector ···································(11)
y ZONE2 connectors ····································(54)

u AC OUTLETS ··············································(18)
i AC inlet (AC IN) ·········································· (18)
o Speaker terminals ·····································(11)
Q0 FM/AM antenna terminals ·······················(17)
Q1 EXT. IN connectors ····································(16)
Q2 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ·············(14)

Q3 HDMI connectors ·······································(13)
Q4 SIRIUS connector ······································(17)
Q5 VIDEO/S-VIDEO connectors ·····················(15)
Q6 Control dock for iPod

DOCK CONTROL jack ································(14)

Specifications

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Getting Started

Remote Control Unit

Part Names and Functions

Connections Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications

Multi-ZoneSettings

RearFront

q Remote control signal transmitter
w Indicator ····················································· (55)
e Power buttons ··········································· (19)
r QUICK SELECT buttons ···························· (53)
t SOURCE SELECT button ··························(19)
y System buttons ········································· (55)
u MENU button ············································(20)
i Cursor buttons (uio p) ························ (20)
o SEARCH button ········································· (41)
Q0 DEVICE SELECT switches ···················(40, 55)
Q1 Master volume control buttons ··············· (40)

Operations Possible by Remote Control
Unit

Operations on the AVR-890

n

Operations on six devices other that

n

the AVR-890

Preset the remote control codes of the devices

•
to be operated (vpage 55).
Switch two device selector switches according

•
to the devices to be operated.

Position of switches

Q2 MUTING button ·········································(44)
Q3 Channel level adjustment button ············ (53)

Operable devices

Q4 RETURN button ········································· (20)
Q5 ENTER button ············································ (20)
Q6 ZONE2 power button ································(54)
Q7 Tuner operation buttons ··························(42)
Q8 MULTEQ

®

button ·····································(48)

Q9 Number buttons (0 ~ 9, +10) ····················(55)
W0 MAIN ZONE power buttons ····················· (19)
W1 INPUT MODE button ·································(37)
W2 SLEEP TIMER button ································(52)
W3 VIDEO SELECT button ······························ (36)
W4 RESTORER button ·····································(50)
W5 FRONT HEIGHT SPEAKER

ON/OFF button ·········································· (48)

W6 Surround mode buttons ··························· (44)
W7 DYNAMIC VOLUME™ button ··················(49)
W8 DYNAMIC EQ™ button ····························· (49)

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

NOTE

Buttons on the back panel may operate when the
back lid is pressed.

ZONE2 operations (vpage 54)

n

Punch through setting (vpage 57)

n

AVR-890
(MAIN ZONE)
iPod

AVR-890 (ZONE2)

TV
Blu-ray disc player

or
DVD Player

DVD recorder
or
Video deck

Satellite receiver
or
Cable TV

CD player

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Getting Started

Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting

Specifi cationsMulti-ZoneSettings

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.

After connections are completed, certain settings must be made on
the receiver. Make the settings indicated “

Set as necessary

”

for the individual items.

Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

Important Information

Cables Used for Connections

Audio and video cables

HDMI
connections

HDMI cable

Audio cables

Coaxial digital
connections

Coaxial digital cable

Optical digital
connections

Optical cable

Analog
connections

R

L

R

L

Stereo pin-plug cable

Analog
connections
(monaural, for
subwoofer)

Pin-plug cable

Speaker
connections

Speaker cables

Video cables

Component
video
connections

Component video cable

S-Video
connections

S-Video cable

Video
connections

75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable

(White)

(Red)

n HDMI (vpage 12)
n Monitor (TV) (vpage 13)
n Playback Components

• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player (vpage 14)

• iPod® (vpage 14)

• CD Player (vpage 14)

• Record Player (vpage 15)

n Recording Components

• Digital Video Recorder (vpage 15)

• Video Cassette Recorder (vpage 15)

n SAT/CABLE Tuner (vpage 16)
n Other Devices

• Video Camera / Game Console (vpage 16)

• Component with Multi-channel Output connectors
(vpage 16)

• SIRIUS Connector (vpage 17)

• Antenna terminals (vpage 17)

• External Controller (vpage 18)

n Power Cord (vpage 18)

Connection Flown

Turning the Power On (vpage 19)

Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10)

Connecting Devices (vpage 12)

(Yellow)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

Connections

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.

Connecting the Speakers (vpage 11)

Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI
terminals (vpage 13)

Connections

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Converting Input video signals for Output
(Video Conversion Function)

Connections

The AVR-890 is equipped with four types of video input/output terminals (HDMI, Component video, S­Video and video).
Use the terminals according to the devices to be connected.
This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-890 into the format
used to output the video signals from the AVR-890 to a monitor.

AVR-890

Video device

Output

(MONITOR OUT)

HDMI connector

HDMI connector

Multi-ZoneSettings

Output

HDMI connector

Input

(IN)

HDMI connector

Monitor

Input

Important Information

Set as Necessary

Set when using the video conversion function.

•
“Video Convert” (vpage 36)
Set when changing the resolution of the video signal.

•
“Resolution” (vpage 36)

Resolutions of HDMI-compatible TVs can be checked at “HDMI Information” (vpage 51).

NOTE

HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.

•
When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video

•
conversion function might not operate.
480p/576p/1080i/720p/1080p component video input signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video

•
format.

n

Examples of GUI menu

Menu screen• Status display screen•

When the input source is
switched

When the volume is adjusted

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

• The video conversion function supports the NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60
formats.

• The resolution of the video signal input to the AVR-890’s HDMI terminal is the resolution set at
“Resolution” (vpage 36). (1080p HDMI signals and 1080p component signals are output at 1080p,
regardless of the setting.)

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Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Component video

connectors

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector S-Video connector

Video connector

Video connector

: When 480i/576i signals are input

Status display: The operating status is displayed temporarily on the

screen when the input source is switched or the
volume is adjusted.

Installing/Setting the Speakers

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• The AVR-890 is compatible with various types of
surround playback.

• Decide on the surround modes to be played on
the AVR-890 before making connections and
settings.

a Determine the Speaker Layout

Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer
to these to arrange your speakers according to their
type and how you want to use them.

Installing All the Speakers

Front Height speakers

Front
speakers

Subwoofer

Surround

speaker

Surround back speakers

NOTE

It is not possible to use the front height speakers and
surround back speakers simultaneously.

Center
speaker

Surround

speaker

When 7.1ch (Surround Back Speaker) Connectedn

Front speakers

Center speaker

Monitor

z1: 22 ~ 30˚
z2: 90˚

z4: 30˚
z5: 45˚

When 5.1ch Connectedn

Front speakers

Center speaker

Monitor

z1: 22 ~ 30˚
z2: 120˚

Connections

z3: 110˚

Subwoofer

Surround speakers

Surround back

speakers

As seen from above

G

Surround

speaker

Front
speaker

H

As seen from the side

G

Surround back
speaker

2 to 3 feet /
60 to 90 cm

Point slightly

downwards

H

When 6.1ch Connectedn

Front speakers

Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

Surround speakers

Surround back

As seen from above

G

speaker

H G

z1: 22 ~ 30˚
z2: 90˚
z3: 110˚

Surround

speaker

Front
speaker

2 to 3 feet /
60 to 90 cm

As seen from the side

Surround back
speaker

Point slightly

downwards

H

Subwoofer

Surround

speaker

2 to 3 feet /
60 to 90 cm

As seen from the side

Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting

H

Surround speakers

As seen from above

G

Front
speaker

H G

When 7.1ch (Front Height Speaker) Connectedn

Front height speakers

Front speakers

Center speaker

Subwoofer

As seen from above

G

Monitor

Surround speakers

z1: 30˚
z2: 45˚

Point slightly

downwards

Front speaker

H

z3: 90˚
z4: 110˚

Front height
speaker

As seen from the side

G

Surround
speaker

2 to 3 feet /
60 to 90 cm

H

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Set the “Amp Assign” Mode According to the Speaker Layout

The signals output from the AVR-890’s SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminals can be
switched to signals of the surround mode being used (vpage 27 “Amp Assign”).

Connections

Amp assign mode

(vpage 27)

SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN

Speaker connections

Installing/Setting the Speakers

Example of speaker installation

Connecting the Speakers

Subwoofer with
built-in amplifier

Front speakers

A

Front speakers

Center

B

speaker

Surround
speakers

Multi-ZoneSettings

Normal

Normal

Normal

Front Height

Front A Bi-Amp

or

Front B Bi-Amp

ZONE2

(Default)

b Connect to the “L” speaker

b Set “S.Back” (vpage 28)

b

b For connections, see

Surround back

speakers

Surround back

speakers

terminal.

to “1spkr”.

Not connected

Set the “S.Back” setting
(vpage 28) to “None”.

Front Height

speakers

Front A or B

speakers

“About bi-amp connections”
(vpage 12).

ZONE2

speakers

(7.1)

(6.1)

(5.1)

MAIN ZONE ZONE2

(7.1)

(5.1)

(5.1)

(2)

Protection circuit

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

For connections of the SURR. BACK/AMP
ASSIGN speaker terminals, see “Amp Assign”
(vpage 27).

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-890 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-890 has failed, please contact
DENON Service center after switching off.

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(R) (L)

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and –
(black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-890,
and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Peel off about 0.03 ft / 10 mm of sheathing

1

from the tip of the speaker cable, then either
twist the core wire tightly or terminate it.

Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise

2

to loosen it.

Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to the hilt

3

into the speaker terminal.

Connecting the Speakers

About Bi-amp Connections

These connections make for higher quality playback sound with no
interference between the signals of the bass and treble units.
When the amplifier assignment mode is set to “Front A Bi-Amp” or
“Front B Bi-Amp”, connect as shown below. (The illustration shows a
connection example for the front B Bi-Amp speakers.)

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Connecting Devices

Connecting Devices Equipped with
HDMI terminals

Important Information

n About HDMI

“HDMI” is the abbreviation of “High Definition Multimedia
Interface”. This interface allows transfer of digital video signals

and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable.

“HDMI”, “HDMI logo” and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface”

are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Connections

Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting

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4

it.

n When using a banana plug

Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before
inserting the banana plug.

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.

NOTE

• 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.

AVR-890

When in the “Front A Bi-Amp” and “Front B Bi-Amp” modes, the
same signals are output from the front speaker terminals and the AMP
ASSIGN terminals.

NOTE

• Use speakers compatible with bi-amp connections.

• When making bi-amp connections, be sure to remove the short­circuiting plate or wire between the speaker’s woofer and tweeter
terminals.

n Functions usable with HDMI connections

Deep Color

Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and
subtle gradations between colors.

x.v.Color

Enables displays with natural, vivid colors. “x.v.Color” is a Sony
registered trademark.

Auto Lip Sync (vpage 30)

HDMI 1.3 incorporates an automatic video/audio synching capability
that allows devices to perform this synchronization automatically with
total accuracy.

HDMI control function (vpage 30, 52)

This function allows you to operate external devices from the receiver
and operate the receiver from external devices.

NOTE

• These functions will not work if the device connected to the HDMI
terminal does not support Deep Color or x.v.Color signal transfer or
the Auto Lip Sync function.

• The HDMI control function may not work depending on the device it
is connected to and its settings.

• You cannot operate a TV or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player that is
not compatible with the HDMI control function.

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n Copyright protection system (HDCP)

The AVR-890 supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Protection). HDCP is a copyright protection technology for digital video
signals. The devices connected to the AVR-890 must also support

Connections

HDCP.

NOTE

When a device that does not support HDCP is connected, video
signals are not properly output.

Connections

The AVR-890 allows connection of inputs from up to 5 HDMI
devices and output to 1 TV.

DVD

Player

Blu-ray

Disc Player

SAT/CABLE

Tuner

Digital Video

Recorder

Game

Console

Monitor

(TV)

• 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).

• When the AVR-890 is connected to other devices with HDMI cables,
also connect the AVR-890 and TV using an HDMI cable.

• When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is connected,
use a cable compatible with HDMI ver.1.3a.

• 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.

Connecting devices

NOTE

• If the menu “HDMI Audio Out” setting (vpage 30) is set to
“Amp”, the sound may be interrupted when the monitor’s power is
turned off.

• The audio signal from the HDMI output terminal (sampling
frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited by the HDMI
audio specifications of the connected device regarding permissible
inputs.

n Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D

terminal

When an HDMI/DVI conversion cable (sold separately) is used, the
HDMI video signals are converted to DVI signals, allowing connection
to a device equipped with a DVI-D terminal.

NOTE

• No sound is output when connected to a device equipped with a
DVI-D terminal. Also make the audio connections.

• Signals cannot be output to DVI-D devices that do not support
HDCP.

• Depending on the combination of devices, the video signals may not
be output.

n Settings related to HDMI connections

Set as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages.

Input Assign (vpage 35)

Set this when changing the input sources of the different terminals.

HDMI Setup (vpage 30)

Make these settings related to HDMI input/output signals.

• RGB Range

• Auto Lip Sync

• HDMI Audio Out

• HDMI Control

• Standby Source

• Power Off Control

NOTE

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

Connecting Devices not
Equipped with HDMI terminals

Monitor (TV)

• Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

• For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output
(Video Conversion Function)” (vpage 9).

For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting Devices
Equipped with HDMI terminals” on page 12.

Monitor (TV)

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

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Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting Devices

Equipped with HDMI terminals” on page 12.

Control dock for iPod

®

Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or
ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-890. For
instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control
dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

Control dock for iPod

Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals

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CD Player

Connections

Blu-ray Disc player /
DVD player

Set as necessary

Set this to change the input signal to which the input source
is assigned.
“Input Assign” (vpage 35)

ASD-3N or
ASD-3W

Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting

Set as necessary

Set this to change the input signal to which the input source
is assigned.
“Input Assign” (vpage 35)

SpecificationsMulti-ZoneSettings

Set as necessary

Set this to assign the iPod to a terminal other than “VCR
(iPod)”.
“iPod Dock” (vpage 35)

NOTE

When connected to a Blu-ray Disc player, and playing Dolby
TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, connect the HDMI.

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

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Record Player

Connections

Turntable

(MM cartridge)

Recording Components

Digital Video Recorder

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals

Video Cassette Recorder

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

•

The AVR-890 is compatible with record players with an MM
cartridge. When you connect to a record player with an MC
cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amp or a step­up transformer.
When you increase the volume without connecting the record

•
player, there may be “booming” noise from the speakers.

The SIGNAL GND terminal of the AVR-890 is not a safety ground

NOTE

connection. Connect it to reduce noise when noise is excessive.
Note that depending on the record player, connecting the ground
line may have the reverse effect of increasing noise. In this case,
it is not necessary to connect the ground line.

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For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting Devices Equipped
with HDMI terminals” on page 12.

DVD Recorder

Set as necessary

Set this to change the input signal to which the input source is
assigned.

“Input Assign” (vpage 35)

NOTE

• To record video signals through the AVR-890, use the same type of video
cable for connection between the AVR-890 and the player as the cable used
for connection between the AVR-890 and the recorder.

• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-890’s
OPTICAL2 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2.

• Digital signals are not output from the analog REC OUT connector.

For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting

Devices Equipped with HDMI terminals” on page 12.

Video cassette recorder

Set as necessary

Set this to change the input signal to which the input
source is assigned.

“Input Assign” (vpage 35)

NOTE

• To record video signals through the AVR-890, use the same
type of video cable for connection between the AVR-890 and
the player as the cable used for connection between the AVR­890 and the recorder.

• Digital signals are not output from the analog REC OUT
connector.

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Getting Started

SAT/CABLE Tuner

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting Devices

Equipped with HDMI terminals” on page 12.

SAT/CABLE Tuner

Set as necessary

Set this to change the input signal to which the input source
is assigned.

“Input Assign” (vpage 35)

Other Devices

Component with Multi-channel Output connectors

The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu-ray Disc

Video Camera / Game Console

Video camera /
Game console

player / DVD player (vpage 14).

Connections

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player /
External decoder

Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting

Set as necessary

To play analog signals input from the external input (EXT. IN)
terminal, set “Input Mode” (vpage 37) on the menu to “EXT.

Set as necessary

IN”.
“EXT. IN” can also be selected with .

SpecificationsMulti-ZoneSettings

Set this to change the input signal to which the input source
is assigned.

“Input Assign” (vpage 35)

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w

e

r

t

SOUTH

NORTH

WEST

SKY

EAST

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Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI terminals

Connections

Multi-ZoneSettings

SIRIUS Connector

• The AVR-890 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 42, 43).
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner.

SIRIUSConnect Home Tuner

b When connecting

digital audio

Set as necessary

Set this to change the input signal to which the input
source is assigned.

“Input Assign” (vpage 35)

NOTE

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

“SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
All rights reserved. Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii.”

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.

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

Area 2 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the north

Area 3 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the north

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

Area 5 : Put the antenna outside and point it straight

northeast, or southeast, either through a

window or outside.

or northeast, either through a window or
outside.

or northwest, either through a window or
outside.

northwest, or southwest, either through a
window or outside.

up. The antenna cannot be used indoors.

Antenna terminals

Direction of broadcasting station

FM antenna

75 Ω/ohms
Coaxial cable

FM indoor antenna

(supplied)

AM outdoor antenna

n AM loop antenna assembly

Remove the vinyl tie and take

1

out the connection line.

Bend in the reverse direction.

2

With the antenna

-1

3

on top of any
stable surface.

 With the antenna

-2

3

attached to a wall.

Mount

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

AM loop
antenna
(supplied)

Ground

n Connection of AM antennas

Push the lever.

1

Insert the conductor.

2

Return the lever.

3

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.

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Connecting the Power Cord

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Getting Started

REMOTE CONTROL jacksn

Infrared
retransmitter

Input

Infrared
sensor

Output

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

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

Power cord

(included)

To household

power outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Connection to the AC outlets

• These outlets supply power to external
audio equipment.

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

• The power supply turns on and off
together with the on the main unit.
When set to “ON”, power is supplied from
the outlet. When set to “STANDBY”, no
power is supplied.

NOTE

When “HDMI Control” (vpage 30) is
set to “ON”, power is supplied constantly
to the AC outlet (UNSWITCHED).

Connections

Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting

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.

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Once Connections are
Completed

Turning the Power On

1

Press .

The power indicator lights red and the
power is set to the standby mode.

2

Press .

The power indicator fl ashes green and the

power turns on.

b Also press when in standby

mode, the power turns on.

When has been pressed, the input source set with the

is set. If a has been pressed, the input source
stored in the memory for the quick select function is set (vpage
53 “Saving frequently used settings (Quick Select Function)”).

NOTE

• Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when
the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long
periods of time or when traveling, either press to turn off the
power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

• When the ZONE2 power is switched on, and you want to switch off
the MAIN ZONE power, press .

1

Press .

The power is set to the standby mode.

2

Press .

The power indicator turns off, and so does
the power.

This operation can also be performed by pressing a on
the main unit.

Front

Front

Selecting the Input Source

There are three ways to select the input source, as described below.
q Selecting the input source using the Source Select menu (GUI

menu)

w Selecting the input source using the SOURCE SELECT button

(Remote control unit)

e Selecting the input source using the (Main unit)

q Using the Source Select Menu

The input source can also be selected using the source selection
menu.

1

Set to “MAIN/TV” to “MAIN”.

2

Press .

Display the “Source Select” menu.

q Input Source : The name of the highlighted input source is

displayed.

w Recently used sources : The currently selected input source is

highlighted.

e Icons for the input sources in the different categories are

displayed.

Video : (SAT/CBL), (TV), (VCR), (DVR),

(V.AUX)

Player : (HDP), (DVD), (CD), (PHONO)

Tuner :

(TUNER), (SIRIUS)

iPod : b “ ” is displayed when using a control dock for

iPod.

3

Use uio p to select the input source icon, then

press .

The input source is set and the source selection menu is turned
off.

SOURCE SELECT :SAT/CBL

Recent Source

Enter

Select

E N T E R

SOURCE SELECT :SAT/CBL

Recent Source

Enter

Select

E N T E R

q

w

e

Use the device selection buttons on the remote control unit to set
the device to be operated beforehand.
Input sources that are not going to be used can be set ahead of time.
Make this setting at “Source Delete” (vpage 32).
To turn off the source selection menu without selecting an input

source, press again.

•

•

•

1

Set to “MAIN/TV” to “MAIN”.

2

Press the SOURCE SELECT button (vpage 7).

The desired input source can be selected directly.

e Operating on the Main Unit

w Operating on the Remote Control Unit

Rear

Front

Turn .

b If “Tuning Preset” mode is selected for

the input source, press before turning

.

Turning the Power Off

Connections

M E N U

A u d i o / V i d e o A d j u s t

I n f o r m a t i o n
A u t o S e t u p
M a n u a l S e t u p
I n p u t S e t u p

Settings

With the AVR-890, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen.

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Getting Started

Menu Map

n Operations

Setting menusn

Items that only need to be set once

Set these for example upon purchase.
Once these items are set, there is no need to
set them again unless the speaker layout or the
connected speakers have been changed.

Front

Press .

1

The menu is
displayed.

Press ui to

2

select the item
you want to

⇩

set, then press

p or

Audio/Video Adjust

Adjust various audio/video
parameters.

Information

Show information about receiver
settings, input signals, etc.

Auto Setup

Makes the optimum speaker
settings and corrects for the acoustic
characteristics of the room.

Manual Setup

Use this to make various types of
detailed settings.

Input Setup

Use this to make settings related to
playing input sources.

.

Setting items Detailed items Description Page

3

⇩

Press ui to

select the item
you want to
set, then press

p or

Audio Adjust Adjust various audio parameters. 46
Picture Adjust Adjust various video parameters. 51

Status Shows information about current settings. 51
Audio Input Signal Shows information about audio input signals. 51
HDMI Information Displays the HDMI input/output signals and TV information. 51

Auto Surround Mode Displays the settings stored for the auto surround mode. 51
Quick Select Displays the settings stored for the Quick Select function. 51
Preset Channel Shows information about preset channels. 51
Audyssey™ Auto

Setup
Parameter Check Check Audyssey Auto Setup measurement results.

Speaker Setup Sets the speaker size and distance, the channel level, etc. 27
HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. 30
Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. 30
ZONE2 Setup Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. 31
Option Setup Make various other settings. 32
Input Assign Change input connector assignment. 35
Video Makes the video settings. 36
Input Mode Sets the audio input mode and decode mode. 37
Rename Change the display name for this source. 37
Source Level Adjust the playback level of the audio input. 38
iPod Playback Mode Make settings for iPod playback. 38
Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. 38
Preset Skip
Preset Name Assign name to a preset memory. 38
Parental Lock Set the channel radio reception limits. 39
Antenna Aiming Check the SIRIUS radio reception sensitivity. 39

.

Use uio p to select the item,

4

then press to set.

b To return to the previous item, press o or

⇩

.

b Select “Default Yes”, then press

reset to the default setting.

Makes the optimum settings for the speakers being used
automatically.

This item is only displayed after Audyssey Auto Setup has been
performed.

Set the preset memories that you do not want to display when tuning.

to

Press .

5

⇩

The settings made up to
that point are entered and
the settings menu screen
turns off.

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Settings

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26

SpecificationsMulti-Zone

38

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M E N U

A u d i o / V i d e o A d j u s t

I n f o r m a t i o n
A u t o S e t u p
M a n u a l S e t u p
I n p u t S e t u p

A d j u s t v a r i o u s a u d i o a n d v i d e o p a r a m e t e r s

I N P U T S E T U P

R E N A M E

D V D D V D

D e f a u l t

I n p u t E N T E R E n t e r R E T U R N C a n c e l
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S E A R C H

I N P U T S E T U P

I N P U T A S S I G N

D e f a u l t [ H D M I ] [ D I G I T A L ] [ C O M P ] [ i P o d ]

D V D H D M I 1 C o a x 1 1 - R C A N o n e
H D P H D M I 2 N o n e N o n e N o n e
T V N o n e O p t 1 N o n e N o n e
S A T / C B L H D M I 3 C o a x 2 N o n e N o n e
V C R N o n e N o n e N o n e A s s i g n
D V R H D M I 4 O p t 2 2 - R C A N o n e
V . A U X H D M I 5 O p t 3 N o n e N o n e

S e l e c t E N T E R E n t e r R E T U R N R e t u r n

C h a n g e H D M I i n p u t c o n n e c t o r a s s i g n m e n t

I N P U T S E T U P

I N P U T A S S I G N

D e f a u l t [ H D M I ] [ D I G I T A L ] [ C O M P ] [ i P o d ]

D V D H D M I 1 C o a x 1 1 - R C A N o n e
H D P H D M I 2 N o n e N o n e N o n e
T V N o n e O p t 1 N o n e N o n e
S A T / C B L H D M I 3 C o a x 2 N o n e N o n e
V C R N o n e N o n e N o n e A s s i g n
D V R H D M I 4 O p t 2 2 - R C A N o n e
V . A U X H D M I 5 O p t 3 N o n e N o n e

S e l e c t E N T E R E n t e r R E T U R N R e t u r n

C h a n g e H D M I i n p u t c o n n e c t o r a s s i g n m e n t

I N P U T S E T U P

R E N A M E

D V D

D e f a u l t

E N T E R E n t e r R E T U R N R e t u r n

D V D

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

Examples of GUI Menu Screen Displays

Typical examples are described below.

GExample 1H Top Menu Display

Settings

z1

z2

z1 : The menu items are displayed here.
z2 : Guide text for the currently selected setup item.
z3 : The selected line is displayed here.

The currently selected item is displayed on the display.
Use ui to move to the item you want to set.

z4 : Switch to the next item.

Use p or to switch.

z3

z4

GExample 2H Display when changing settings

z1

z2

z5

z3

z4

z6

⇩

Press

.

GExample 3H Display when inputting characters

z1

z2

z1 : When
z2 : When ui is pressed at the position at which you want to input the

o p

is pressed, the cursor moves to the left or right.

character, the character is input.

GExample 4H Display when resetting

2

z1 : History item.
z2 : Currently selected setup item.
z3 : Operation button guidance.
z4 : Guide text for the currently selected setup item.

z5 : Use
z6 :

uio p

o p

is displayed at the sides of items whose setting can be changed.

o p

Use

to move to the item you want to set.

to change to the desired setting.

z1

z1 : Press i to select “Default”, then press to set.

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Connections Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting

Specifi cationsMulti-Zone

The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and
listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made
automatically.

NOTE

• Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey Auto 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, fl uorescent 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).

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

• When Audyssey™ Auto Setup is performed, MultEQ®, Dynamic
EQ™ and Dynamic Volume™ functions (vpage 48) are enabled.

• Use the included setup microphone (DM-A409) to perform Audyssey
Auto Setup.

• Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone
successively at multiple positions throughout the listening area as
shown in GExample qH. 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 GExample wH,

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

n When using Front Height Speakers

GExample qH GExample wH

FHL FL SW C FR FHR

SL SR

*

M

FHL FL SW C FR FHR

SL SR

*

M

n When using Surround Back Speakers

GExample qH GExample wH

FL SW C FR

SL SR

SBRSBL

*

M

FL SW C FR

SL SR

SBRSBL

*

M

( : Measuring positions)

Important Information

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.

FHL : Front height speaker (L)
FL : Front speaker (L)
SW : Subwoofer
C : Center speaker
FR : Front speaker (R)
FHR : Front height speaker (R)
SR : Surround speaker (R)
SBR : Surround back speaker (R)
SBL : Surround back speaker (L)
SL : Surround speaker (L)

( : Measuring positions)

n Check Audyssey Auto Setup Measurement

Results (Parameter Check) (vpage 26)

Audyssey Auto Setup Flown

Step 1 : Connect the included Setup
Microphone (vpage 23)

Step 3 : Performing the Audyssey Auto Setup
Procedure (vpage 24)

Step 2 : Audyssey Auto Setup Preparations

(vpage 23)

n Changing the amplifi er assignment (Amp Assign)

(vpage 23)

n Set the channel to be measured (Channel Select)

(vpage 24)

Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically
(Audyssey™ Auto Setup)

Settings

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A UT O S ET U P

A UD YS S EY A UT O S E T UP M u l tE Q

S TE P1 P r e pa ra t io n [ 1/ 6]
C on ne c t t he s pe a k er s
a nd p la c e t h em a cc o r d­i ng t o t he r ec o m me n d a­a ti on s i n t h e m an ua l .
S et t he f ol l o wi n g
i te ms i f n e s es sa r y.

A mp A ss i g n
C ha nn e l Se l ec t

A ut o S et u p S ta rt

E NT ER E n te r RE T U RN C an c e l

S et u se o f s u rr o u nd b ac k ch . fo r yo ur sy s te m

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-Zone

Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey™ Auto Setup)

a Connect the included Setup Microphone

NOTE

• Do not disconnect the setup microphone until Audyssey Auto Setup
is completed.

• When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting
Audyssey Auto Setup.

Settings

Check the speaker connections.

1

(vpage 11 “Connecting the Speakers”)

Turn on the power of the TV and subwoofer.

2

Set the TV’s input to the AVR-890.

Turn on the AVR-890’s power.

3

(vpage 19 “Turning the Power On”)

Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to

4

the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.

The Audyssey Auto Setup screen appears automatically.

Sound

receptor

Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand and

5

install it at the main listening position.

When installing the setup microphone, adjust its height so that

the section where the sound is received is at the height of the
ears during listening.

Setup

microphone

NOTE

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

• Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat back or wall as sound
reflections may give inaccurate results.

When using a subwoofer with adjustable gain and
crossover frequency

When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting
Audyssey Auto Setup:

n When using a subwoofer with a direct mode

Set the direct mode to “On” and disable the volume adjustment

and crossover frequency setting.

n When using a subwoofer without a direct mode

Make the following settings:

• Volume : “12 o’clock position”

• Crossover frequency : “Maximum/Highest Frequency”

• Low pass filter : “Off”

• Standby mode : “Off”

s Audyssey Auto Setup Preparations

around items indicate the default setting.

STEP1 Preparation

Perform the following settings if adjustments, etc., are required for
the speaker environment you’re using.
If you do not need to perform the following settings, or have already
completed them, select “Auto Setup Start” and then press .
Proceed to “

Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign)

The signals output from the AVR-890’s SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN
speaker terminals can be switched to signals of the surround mode
being used.

 Press ui to select

1



2

Front A Bi-Amp

Front B Bi-Amp

Front Height

STEP2

”.

“Amp Assign”, then
press .

Press o p to select Amp Assign Mode, then press

.

Normal

ZONE2

: The sound of the surround back channel is output

from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

: If the ZONE2 power is on, the sound of the

ZONE2 channel is output from the speakers
connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN
terminals.

: The sound of the front A bi-amp channel is output

from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

: The sound of the front B bi-amp channel is output

from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

: The sound of the front height channel is output

from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

2

Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

n To cancel Audyssey Auto Setup

To cancel, press then use o p to select “Yes”.

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

A UT O S E TU P

A UD Y S SE Y A U TO S ET U P M ul t E Q

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C on n e ct t he s p ea k e rs
a nd p la c e t he m a c co r d­i ng t o t h e r e co m me nd a ­a ti o n s i n t he m a nu al .
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i te m s i f n es e s sa r y.

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A ut o S e tu p S t a rt

E NT E R E nt e r RE T U RN C an c el

S ki p un u s ed c h’ s me a s ur e m en t fo r ti m e sa v i ng .

Set the channel to be measured (Channel Select)

A UT O S E TU P

A UD Y S SE Y A U TO S ET U P M ul t E Q

S TE P 2 S pe a k er D et e ct i on
P le a s e p la c e t he m ic ­r op h o ne a t e a r h e ig h t
a t m ai n l i st e n in g
p os i t io n .

M ea s u re

E NT E R E nt e r RE T U RN C an c el

Te st T on e wi l l s t a rt f or m ea s u re m e nt

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A UD Y S SE Y A U TO S ET U P M ul t E Q

S TE P 3 M ea s u re m e nt
P le a s e p la c e t he m ic ­r op h o ne a t e a r h e ig h t
a t 2 nd l i s te n i mg
p os i t io n .

M ea s u re

N ex t C a lc u la t i on

E NT E R E nt e r RE T U RN C an c el

S ta r t n e x t m e as u r em e n t. T es t To n e w i l l st a rt

[ 3/ 6 ]

A UT O S E TU P

A UD Y S SE Y A U TO S ET U P M ul t E Q

S TE P 3 M ea s u re m e nt
P le a s e p la c e t he m ic ­r op h o ne a t e a r h e ig h t
a t 2 nd l i s te n i mg
p os i t io n .

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E NT E R E nt e r R ET U RN C an c el

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A U D Y S S E Y A U T O S E T U P M u l t E Q

S T E P 4 C a l c u l a t i o n
N o w c a l c u l a t i n g . . .
P l e a s e w a i t .

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A UT O S E TU P

A UD Y S SE Y A U TO S ET U P M ul t E Q

S TE P 2 S pk r D e t ec t C h ec k

F ro n t Ye s
C en t e r Y es
S ub w o of e r Y es
S ur r o un d Y e s
S .B a c k Y es

2 sp k r s

R et r y

N ex t M e as u re m e nt

E NT E R E nt e r R ET U RN C an c el

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• Front
The front speaker to be measured can be selected ahead of time

here.

•

Subwoofer, Surround Back

If you set the channels you will not use beforehand, those channels

will not be measured. Therefore, you can save an amount of time
commensurate with that which would have been taken to measure
those channels.

 Press ui to select

1

“Channel Select”,
then press .

Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey™ Auto Setup)

d : Performing Audyssey Auto Setup

Audyssey Auto Setup 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.
Once started, MultEQ will play a series of test tones through each

•
speaker.
Before starting, connect and position all of your speakers.

•

STEP2 Speaker Detection

 Press ui to select “Auto Setup Start”, then press

1

.

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STEP3 Measurement



Once the screen on

5

the right appears,
move the setup
microphone to the
second position,
use ui to select
“Measure”, then
press .

Measurements for the second position begin.

b To skip this step, select “Next 1 Calculation” and proceed to

STEP4

.

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Settings



Press ui to select a channel, press o p to select

2

the item, and then press .

n Front

A

: The sound is output from front speakers A when measuring

the front speakers.

B

: The sound is output from front speakers B when measuring

the front speakers.

A + B

: The sound is output simultaneously from front speakers A

and B when measuring the front speakers.

n Subwoofer, Surround Back

Measure

b To cancel, press .

When “Amp Assign” is set to “Normal”, only then is “Surround Back”
displayed.

: Default setting. Measure the selected channel.

: Skip the selected channel and do not measure.

Skip

Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

 Select “Measure”

2

and then press .



Once all the speakers have been detected, check the

3

results of detection of the connected speakers.

Press ui to

4

select “Next 1
Measurement”, then
press .

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

 Perform Step 5 repeatedly for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and

6

6th measurements.

Once measurements for the sixth position are completed,

“Measurements finished.” is displayed.

b Measure at a total of six positions, including the main listening

position and positions around it. It is possible to stop the settings
with five positions or fewer, but for better results we recommend
measuring at six positions.

STEP4 Calculation

Once measurements

7

are nished, use

ui to select “Next
1 Calculation”, then

press .

Analysis begins.

b 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.

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

⇩

See overleaf

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A UT O S E TU P

A UD Y S SE Y A U TO S ET U P M ul t E Q

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c a l c u l a t i o n r e s u l t s .

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E N T E R E n t e r R E T U R N C a n c e l

A p p l y a n d s t o r e m e a s u r e m e n t r e s u l t .

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STEP5 Check

Use ui to select the item you want to check, then

8

press .

The measurement result

confirmation screen is
displayed.

b Subwoofer or other

Settings

speakers may be set to
a value that does not
correspond to the actual
distance.



Press .

9

This returns you to analysis results items, so repeat step 8.

Press i to select “Next 1 Store”, then press .

10

STEP6 Store

Select “Store”, then

11

press .

Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey™ Auto Setup)

Exiting the GUI Menu

n

Press while the GUI menu is displayed.

The GUI menu display disappears.

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 Audyssey™ Auto Setup once
again for an updated EQ solution.

• If the result differs from the actual connection status or an error
message appears, use ui to GUI menu “Retry” and then press

to repeat the measurement.

• If the result still differs from the actual connection status after
re-measurement or the error message still appears, it is possible
that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-890
off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement
process from the beginning.

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

“Now Storing... Please

wait.” is displayed on the
GUI menu while the results
are being stored.

NOTE

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

Disconnect the setup microphone from the AVR-

12

890.

Select “Exit” and then press .

13

2

Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey™ Auto Setup)

A UT O S E TU P

P AR A M ET E R C HE C K

S pe a k er C on f ig C h e ck

D is t a nc e C h ec k
C ha n n el L ev e l C h ec k
C ro s s ov e r C he c k
E Q C he c k

R es t o re

S ho w sp e a ke r co n f ig u r at i o n r e su l t

A UT O S E TU P

A UD Y S SE Y A U TO S ET U P M ul t E Q

C au t i on !

N o m ic r op h o ne o r S pe a ke r

R et r y

R ET U R N C an c el

C he c k c a u se o f p r ob l e m!

A UT O S E TU P

A UD Y S SE Y A U TO S ET U P M ul t E Q

C au t i on !

A mb i e nt n oi s e i s t oo h i gh
o r L ev e l i s t oo l o w

R et r y

R ET U R N C an c el

C he c k c a u se o f p r ob l e m!

A UT O S E TU P

A UD Y S SE Y A U TO S ET U P M ul t E Q

C au t i on !

F ro n t R N o n e

R et r y

E NT E R E nt e r R ET U RN C an c el

C he c k c a u se o f p r ob l e m!

A UT O S E TU P

A UD Y S SE Y A U TO S ET U P M ul t E Q

C au t i on !

F ro n t L P h a se

R et r y
S ki p

E NT E R E nt e r R ET U RN C an c el

C he c k c a u se o f p r ob l e m!

Error Messages

If Audyssey Auto Setup 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 Audyssey Auto Setup over again.

NOTE

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

Error messages (examples) Cause Measures

• Included setup microphone is not connected.

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

• Not all speakers could be detected.

• Check the speaker connections.

• The front L speaker was not properly detected.

Check Audyssey Auto Setup
Measurement Results (Parameter Check)

This is displayed after Audyssey Auto Setup is completed.

 Press ui to select

1

“Parameter Check”,
then press p or .

Front

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Settings

• 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.

n To perform Audyssey Auto Setup again

Press ui to select “Retry”, then press .

• 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, press ui to select “Skip”, then press

.



Use ui to select the item you want to check, then

2

press p or .

Speaker Config. Check

Distance Check

Channel Level Check

Crossover Freq. Check

EQ Check



Use o p to switch the display between the different

3

speakers.



Press .

4

The confirmation screen reappears. Repeat steps 2 and 3.

: Check the speaker configuration
: Check the distance
: Check the channel level

: Check the crossover frequency
: Check the equalizer

Even if the settings are changed after Audyssey Auto Setup, Audyssey
Auto Setup settings can be restored by selecting “Restore” then
pressing .

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n To cancel Audyssey Auto Setup

Press , the “Cancel auto setup?” prompt is displayed.
Press o p and select “Yes”, then press .

Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

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Setting items

Setting contents

Amp Assign

Sets the signal output to the
speaker connected to the
SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN
terminals.

Normal : The surround back channel audio signals are output.

ZONE2 : The ZONE2 audio signals are output.
Front A Bi-Amp : The bi-amp audio signals are output. Set this for bi-amp

playback of the front A speakers.
Front B Bi-Amp : The bi-amp audio signals are output. Set this for bi-amp

playback of the front B speakers.

Front Height : The front height channel audio signals are output.

Speaker Confi g.

Select speaker confi guration
and size.
(bass reproduction capability)

NOTE

Select “Large” or “Small” not
according to the physical size
of the speaker but according
to the low frequency
reproduction capabilities
based on the frequency set
at “Crossover Frequency”
(vpage 29).

Front : Set the front speaker size.

Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately play back low

frequencies.
Small : Use of a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for
low frequencies.

If “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front” is automatically set to “Large”.

•

•

Center : Set the presence and size of the center speaker.

Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately play back low

frequencies.
Small : Use of a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for
low frequencies.
None : Select when a center speaker is not connected.

• “Large” is not displayed when “Front” is set to “Small”.

• Even if “Center” has been set to “Large”, when “Front” is set to
“Small”, the “Center” setting automatically switches to “Small”.

•

•

•

Subwoofer : Set the presence of a subwoofer.

Yes : Use a subwoofer.
No : Select when a subwooofer is not connected.

When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” can automatically set

to “Yes”.

•

•

Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with
Audyssey Auto Setup.

Making the speaker settings (Speaker Setup)

Default settings are underlined.

Use this procedure to change Audyssey™ Auto Setup settings or to change the various audio,
video and display settings.
The set can be used without changing these settings. Make these settings as necessary.
For a description of “Menu Map” and operating instructions, see page 20.

Items that can be set with the Manual Setup proceduren

Making the speaker settings (Speaker Setup) vpage 27

Making the HDMI settings (HDMI Setup) vpage 30

Making the audio settings (Audio Setup) vpage 30

Making other settings (Option Setup) vpage 32

Making the ZONE2 settings (ZONE2 Setup) vpage 31

n Examples of Menu Screen Displays

Speaker Setup HDMI Setup Audio Setup

M AN U A L S ET U P

S PE A K ER S ET U P

A mp A ss i gn

S pe a k er C on f ig .
B as s S e t ti n g
D is t a ce
C ha n n el L ev e l
C ro s s ov e r F r eq u e nc y
F ro n t S p ea k e r S et u p

A ss i g n s u rr o u nd b ac k AM P fo r ot h e r u s e

M AN U A L S ET U P

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A UD I O S ET UP

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A ut o S u r ro u n d M od e
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ZONE2 Setup Option Setup

M AN U A L S ET U P

Z ON E 2 S E TU P

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R ET U R N R et u r n

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M AN U A L S ET U P

O PT I O N S ET U P

V ol u m e C on t r ol

S ou r c e D el e t e
O n- S c re e n D i sp l a y
Q ui c k S e le c t N a me
Z on e R e n am e
T ri g g er O ut
R em o t e I D S et u p
2 32 C P o r t

M ak e se t t in g s f o r v o l um e co n t ro l

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

Remote control

operation buttons

:

Displaying the menu

Cancel the menu

Making detailed settings (Manual Setup)

Settings

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Getting Started

Setting items

Speaker Config.

Select speaker configuration
and size.
(bass reproduction capability)

“S.Back” is displayed
when the “Amp Assign”
setting (vpage 27) is
set to “Normal”.

“Front Height” is
displayed when the “Amp
Assign” setting (vpage

27) is set to “Front
Height”.

NOTE

Select “Large” or “Small” not
according to the physical size
of the speaker but according
to the low frequency
reproduction capabilities
based on the frequency set
at “Crossover Frequency”
(vpage 29).

Setting contents

Surround : Set the presence and size of the Surround speakers.

Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately play back low

•
frequencies.

Small : Use of a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for

•
low frequencies.

None : Select when the surround speakers are not connected.

•

“Large” is not displayed when “Front” is set to “Small”.

S.Back : Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers.

Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately play back low

•
frequencies.
Small : Use of a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for

•
low frequencies.
None : Select when the surround back speakers are not connected.

•
2sp : Use two surround back speakers.

•
1sp : Use only one surround back speaker. Surround back audio is output

•
from the surround back L terminal.

• “Large” is not displayed when “Surround” is set to “Small”.

• Even if “S.Back” is set to “Large”, the “S.Back” setting is automatically

switched to “Small” if “Surround” is set to “Small”.

NOTE

Even when the Surround Back Speaker setting is other than “None”,
sound may not be emitted from the surround back speaker, depending
on the playback source. In this case, “Surround Back” setting other
than “OFF” (vpage 47).

Front Height : Set the front height speaker size.

Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately play back low

•
frequencies.
Small : Use of a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for

•
low frequencies.
None : Select when a front height speaker is not connected.

•

• “Large” is not displayed when “Front” is set to “Small”.

• Even if “Front Height” is set to “Large”, the “Front Height” setting

is automatically switched to “Small” if “Front” is set to “Small”.

Setting items

Bass Setting

Make the settings related to
playback of low frequency
signals (subwoofer and LFE).

This can be set when
“Speaker Config.” –
“Subwoofer” (vpage

27) is set to “Yes”.

Distance

Set the distance from the
listening position to the
speakers.
Measure the distance from
the listening position to the
speakers beforehand.

Setting contents

Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signal to be reproduced by

subwoofer.

LFE : Add the low frequency signal of the channel for which the speaker

•
size is set to “Small” to the subwoofer signal and output it.
LFE+Main : Add the low frequency signal of all channels to the subwoofer

•
signal and output it.

• Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the
strongest bass.

• Select “LFE+Main” if you want the bass signals to always be
produced from the subwoofer.

LPF for LFE : Set the upper limit of the low frequency signals output from
the subwoofer.

80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz•

Unit : Set the unit of distance.

Feet

•

Meters

•

Step : Set the minimum variable width of the distance.

1ft / 0.1ft

•

0.1m / 0.01m

•

(Front L)/ FR (Front R)/ C (Center)/ SW (Subwoofer)/ SL (Surround L)/

•

FL
SR (Surround R/ SBL (Surr. Back L)/ SBR (Surr. Back R)/ FHL (Front Height L)/
FHR (Front Height R) : Select the speaker you want to set, and set the

distance. Set the value that is closest to the measured distance.

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft / 0.00m ~ 18.00m

•

• The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the “Amp Assign”

(vpage 27) and “Speaker Config.” (vpage 27) settings.

• Default settings :

Front/Center/Subwoofer/Front Height : 3.6 meters (12 feet)
Surround/Surr. Back : 3.0 meters (10 feet)

NOTE

Set the difference in the distance between the speakers to less than 6.0
meters (20 feet). “Relocate Speaker” is displayed on the screen if an
inappropriate distance is set.
Default : Reset all distance settings to factory default.

Yes : Reset to the defaults.

•

No : Do not reset to the defaults.

•

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Specifications

Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

See overleaf

: Return to previous menu

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Making detailed settings (Manual Setup)

Setting items

Channel Level

Set the volume of the test
tone to be the same when it
is output from each speaker.

Settings

Multi-Zone

Crossover Frequency

Outputs at below set
frequency, each speaker’s
bass signal output from the
subwoofer. Set this according
to the low frequency
reproduction capabilities of
the speakers you are using.

This can be set when
“Speaker Config.” –

“Subwoofer” (vpage

27) is set to “Yes” or
“No”.

Setting contents

Test Tone Start : Output test tones.

FL (Front L)/ C (Center)/ FR (Front R)/ SR (Surround R)/
SBRz (Surround Back R)/ SBLz (Surround Back L)/ SL (Surround L)/
FHL (Front Height L)/ FHR (Front Height R)/ SW (Subwoofer) : Select

the speaker.

z

When the “S.Back” setting (vpage 28) is set to “1sp”, “SB” is
displayed.

–12.0dB ~ +12.0dB (0.0dB) : Adjust the volume.

•

• When “Channel Level” is adjusted, the adjusted values are set for
all the surround modes. To adjust the channel level separately for the
different surround modes, use the operation see “Adjust the volume of
the different speakers” (vpage 53).

• Speakers set to “None” in the “Speaker Config.” (vpage 27) settings
are not displayed.

• When o is pressed while the subwoofer volume is set to “–12dB”, the
“Channel Level” setting switches to “OFF”.

• If output of the test tones begins while the muting mode is set, the
muting mode is canceled.

Default : Reset all channel level settings to factory default.

Yes : Reset to the defaults.

•
No : Do not reset to the defaults.

•

Crossover : Outputs at below set frequency, each speaker’s bass signal
output from the subwoofer.

40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz /

•

250Hz
Advanced : Set the low frequency signals to be output from the signals

•
of the respective speakers to the subwoofer.

Front / Center / Surround / S.Back / Front Height : Select the speaker.

•

· 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz /

250Hz : Set the crossover frequency.

Setting items

Crossover Frequency

Front Speaker Setup

Select front speakers to use
for each surround mode.

Setting contents

• Always set the crossover frequency to “80 Hz”. When using small
speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency
to a higher frequency.

• For speakers set to “Small”, sound below the crossover frequency
is cut from the sound output. The cut bass sound is output from the
subwoofer or front speakers.

• The speakers that can be set when “Advanced” is selected differ
according to the “Bass Setting” setting (vpage 28).

· When “LFE” is selected, speakers set to “Small” at “Speaker
Config.” (vpage 27) can be set.

· When “LFE+Main” is selected, speakers can be set regardless of
the speaker size setting.

Setting : Choose the method for setting the front speakers.

Normal : The front speakers are set using the .

•

Custom : The front speakers used for the different playing modes are

•
set in advance.

2CH DIRECT/STEREO : The front speakers used in the direct, stereo and
pure direct play modes are set in advance.

A : Front speaker A is used.

•
B : Front speaker B is used.

•
A+B : Both front speakers A and B are used.

•

MULTI CH : The front speakers used in modes other than the direct, stereo
and pure direct play modes are set in advance.

A : Front speaker A is used.

•
B : Front speaker B is used.

•
A+B : Both front speakers A and B are used.

•

NOTE

• When set to “Custom”, does not operate.

• The front speaker setting stored for the “Quick Select” function is given
priority.

2

Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

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Setting items Setting contents

RGB Range

Set the video range of RGB
output from the HDMI
terminal.

Normal : Output with RGB video range (16 (black) to 235 (white)).
Enhanced : Output with RGB video range (0 (black) to 255 (white)).

This setting is valid when using a TV equipped with a DVI terminal.

Auto Lip Sync

Automatic compensation
for timing shift in audio and
video output.

ON : Compensated.
OFF : Not compensated.

HDMI Audio Out

Select HDMI audio output
device.

Amp : Use speakers connected to AVR-890 for audio playback.
TV : Use speakers of TV for audio playback.

NOTE

When the HDMI control function is operating, the setting of audio playback
in the connected TV takes priority (vpage 52 “Controlling HDMI-

compatible devices from the AVR-890 (HDMI Control Function)”).

HDMI Control

External devices can be
controlled from the AVR­890 and the AVR-890 can
be controlled from external
devices.

NOTE

The HDMI control
function controls
operations of a TV that
is compatible with the
HDMI control function.
Make sure that the TV
and HDMI are connected
when you perform HDMI
control.

ON : Use the HDMI control function.
OFF : Do not use the HDMI control function.

• Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device
to check the settings.

• For details on the HDMI control function, see “Controlling HDMI­compatible devices from the AVR-890 (HDMI Control Function)”
(vpage 52).

NOTE

• When “Control” is set to “ON”, it consumes more standby power.

• When not using this unit for a long period, we recommend that you press

to turn off (jOFF) the power.

• When the “HDMI Control” setting has been changed, always turn off the

power to the connecting devices afterwards and then turn back on.

• The “HDMI Control” does not work when the power to the equipment is

off.

• When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”, power is supplied constantly to the

AC outlet (UNSWITCHED).

Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.

Making the HDMI settings (HDMI Setup)

Default settings are underlined.

Setting items Setting contents

Standby Source

Set the HDMI connector for
HDMI signal input during
standby.

This can be set when
“HDMI Control” is set
to “ON”.

Last : Standby with last used input source during power on.
HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 / HDMI5 : The standby mode is set at

the input source assigned to the respective.

Power Off Control

The power of the AVR-890
and external device turn off
together.

This can be set when
“HDMI Control” is set
to “ON”.

ON : Switched.
OFF : Not switched.

• Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device
to check the settings.

• For details on the HDMI control function, see “Controlling HDMI­compatible devices from the AVR-890 (HDMI Control Function)”
(vpage 52).

Making detailed settings (Manual Setup)

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

Remote control

operation buttons

:

Displaying the menu

Cancel the menu

Setting items Setting contents

EXT.IN SW Level

Set the playback level of the
analog subwoofer signals
input from the external input
terminals (EXT. IN).

+15dB : This is the recommended level.
+10dB / +5dB / 0dB : Select the level according to the player being used.

Make settings for audio playback.

Making the audio settings (Audio Setup)

Default settings are underlined.

Settings

See overleaf

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Multi-Zone

Setting items Setting contents

EQ Customize

Set so that unused equalizer
settings are not displayed
when is used.

Audyssey Byp. L/R / Audyssey Flat / Manual

Used
Not Used

NOTE

• Set so that “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and “Audyssey Flat” settings can be

made when Audyssey™ Auto Setup is performed.

• Equalizer settings for which “Not Used” is set with the Quick Select

function cannot be stored and called out.

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Setting items Setting contents

2CH DIRECT/STEREO

Make speaker settings for 2­channel mode playback.

Setting : Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel
direct and stereo playback modes.

Basic : The settings at “Speaker Setup” (vpage 27) are applied.
Custom : Make separate settings for 2-channel mode.
Front : Set the front speaker size.

Large : Use of a large speaker that can adequately play back low

frequencies.
Small : Use of a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity
for low frequencies.

SW : Set the presence of a subwoofer.

Yes : Use a subwoofer.
No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected.

SW Mode : Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.

LFE : Add the low frequency signal of the channel for which the speaker

size is set to “Small” to the subwoofer signal and output it.
LFE+Main : Add the low frequency signal of all channels to the

subwoofer signal and output it.
Crossover : Outputs at below set frequency, each speaker’s bass signal
output from the subwoofer.

40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz

/ 250Hz
Distance FL / Distance FR : Select the speaker you want to set, and set

the CH Level. Set the value that is closest to the measured distance.

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft (12.0ft) / 0.00m ~ 18.00m (3.6m)

CH Level FL/ CH Level FL FR : Select the speaker you want to set, and

set the CH Level. Adjust the level of each channel.

–12.0dB ~ +12.0dB(0.0dB)

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Auto Surround Mode

Make setting for memorizing
surround mode setting for
each input signal type.

ON : Memorize settings. Most recently stored surround mode is
automatically selected.

OFF : Do not memorize settings. Surround mode does not change
according to input signal.

The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the

surround mode last used for playing the four types of input signals

listed below.

q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals

w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals

e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals

r Multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS (PCM, etc.)

NOTE

When playing in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does not
change even if the input signal is changed.

Making detailed settings (Manual Setup)

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

Remote control

operation buttons

:

Displaying the menu

Cancel the menu

Setting items Setting contents

Level Lch

Adjust the left channel output
level.

–12dB ~ +12dB (0dB)

Level Rch

Adjust the right channel
output level.

–12dB ~ +12dB (0dB)

Volume Display

Set the ZONE2 volume
display method.

Relative : The volume is displayed within the range of – – –dB (Minimum),
–80 dB ~ +18 dB.

Absolute : The volume is displayed within the range of 0, 1 ~ 99.

Vol.Limit

Make a setting for maximum
volume.

OFF : Do not set a maximum volume.
–20dB(61) / –10dB(71) / 0dB(81)

Power On Level

Defi ne the volume setting
that is active when the power
is turned on.

Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session.
– – – : Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on.

–80dB(1) ~ +18dB(99) : The volume is adjusted to the set level.

Mute Level

Set the amount of attenuation
when muting is on.

Full : The sound is cut off entirely.
–40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB.
–20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB.

• The volume is displayed using the display method set at “Volume Display” (vpage 31).

• Set the main volume at “Volume Control” (vpage 32).

Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system.
“ZONE2 Setup” is displayed when ZONE2 is selected with “Amp Assign” (vpage 27).

Making the ZONE2 settings (ZONE2 Setup)

Default settings are underlined.

Settings

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Making detailed settings (Manual Setup)

Setting items Setting contents

Volume Control

Set the MAIN ZONE volume
setting.

Volume Display : Set the volume display method.

Relative : The volume is displayed within the range of – – –dB (Minimum),

–80.5 dB ~ +18 dB.
Absolute : The volume is displayed within the range of 0, 1 ~ 99.

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Vol.Limit : Make a setting for maximum volume.

OFF : Do not set a maximum volume.
–20dB(61) / –10dB(71) / 0dB(81)

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Power On Level : This sets the volume set when the MAIN ZONE’s power

is turned on.

Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session.
– – – : Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on.

–80dB(1) ~ +18dB(99) : The volume is adjusted to the set level.

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Mute Level : This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the

mute mode is set in the MAIN ZONE.

Full : The sound is cut off entirely.
–40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB.
–20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB.

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Source Delete

Remove input sources
that are not used from the
display.

TUNER / PHONO / CD / DVD / HDP / TV / SAT/CBL / VCR / DVR /
V.AUX / SIRIUS : Select the sources you do not want to use.

ON : Use this source.
Delete : Do not use this source.

NOTE

• The currently selected input source cannot be set.

• Input sources set to “Delete” cannot be selected using .

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GUI

Make the settings related to
displays on the TV screen.

Screensaver : Make screensaver settings.

ON : The screen switches to the screensaver if no operation is performed

for approximately 3 minutes while a menu is displayed or while an iPod
screen is displayed. When you press uio p, the screen saver is

cancelled and the screen before that screen saver started is displayed.
OFF : Turn the screensaver function off.

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Wall Paper : Set wallpaper to display the background when playback is

stopped, etc.

Picture : Set the background to a picture (DENON logo).
Black : Set the background to black.

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Making other settings (Option Setup)

Default settings are underlined.

See overleaf

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

Remote control

operation buttons

:

Displaying the menu

Cancel the menu

Setting items Setting contents

GUI

Make the settings related to
displays on the TV screen.

Format : Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are
using.

NTSC : Select NTSC output.
PAL : Select PAL output.

The “Format” can also be set by the following procedure. However,

the GUI screen is not displayed.

1. Press and hold o on the main unit and for at least 3 seconds.
“Video Format” appears on the display.

2. Press o p and set the video signal format.

3. Press , or to complete the setting.

NOTE

When a format other than the video format of the connected TV is set, the
picture will not be displayed properly.

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Text : The mode name is displayed when the operation for switching the
surround mode, input mode, etc., is performed.

ON : Turn display on.
OFF : Turn display off.

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Master Volume : Master volume display during adjustment.

Bottom : Displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Top : Displayed at the top of the screen.

OFF : Turn display off.

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Tuner Information : This sets the time the GUI menu is displayed when a

tuner operation is performed.

Always : Show display continuously.
30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation.
10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation.
OFF : Turn display off.

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iPod Information

:

This sets the time the GUI menu is displayed when an

iPod operation is performed.

Always : Show display continuously.
30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation.
10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation.
OFF : Turn display off.

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Making detailed settings (Manual Setup)

Setting items Setting contents

Quick Select Name

Change the Quick Select
name.

Settings

Multi-Zone

Zone Rename

Rename the display names
of the different zones as
desired.

Rename Label : Change the display name of the selected “Quick Select”
setting.

1. Use ui to select the name of the Quick Select setting you want

to change, then press .

2. Use o p to set the cursor to the character you want to change.

3. Use ui to change the character, then press .

• Up to 16 characters can be input.

• The input character type can be switched by pressing
display name is being changed.

• The types of characters that can be input are as shown below.

GUpper case charactersH ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
GLower case charactersH abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
GSymbolsH ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜
GNumbersH 0123456789 (Space)

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change the display name.

ui to select the zone name you want to change, then press

1. Use
.

MAIN ZONE / ZONE2

2. Use o p to set the cursor to the character you want to change.

3. Use ui to change the character, then press .

• Up to 10 characters can be input.

• The input character type can be switched by pressing
display name is being changed.

• The types of characters that can be input are as shown below.

GUpper case charactersH ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
GLower case charactersH abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
GSymbolsH ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜
GNumbersH 0123456789 (Space)

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change the display name.

while the

while the

Setting items Setting contents

Remote ID

Set when you operate
another DENON AV amplifier
with the remote control unit
of the AVR-890. Match the
remote control unit you are
using with the remote ID of
the AVR-890.

Dimmer

Adjust display brightness of
the receiver.

Setup Lock

Protect settings from
inadvertent change.

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

When using the AVR-890 with only the included remote control unit

(RC-1117), use Remote ID “1” (default).

When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.),
this function can be used. Match the ID setting of the remote control
unit and the receiver.

Bright : Normal display brightness.

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Dim : Reduced display brightness.

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Dark : Very low display brightness.

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OFF : Turns the display off.

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Switching is also possible by pressing on the main unit.

ON : Turn protection on.

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OFF : Turn protection off.

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When “Setup Lock” is set to “ON”, the settings listed below can

no longer be changed. Also, “SETUP LOCKED!” is displayed if you
attempt to operate related settings.

・RESTORER ・Dynamic Volume
・MultEQ ・Channel Level
・Dynamic EQ ・Audio Delay

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Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

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Multi-Zone

Make the settings related to the currently selected input source.
Before displaying the menu screen, press to switch to the input source to be set.

The items that can be set differ according to the selected input source.
The set can be used without changing these settings. Make these settings as necessary.
For a description of “Menu map” and operating instructions, see page 20.

n Examples of Menu Screen Displays

Assign Video Input Mode

I NP U T S E TU P

I NP U T A S SI G N

D ef a u lt [ H DM I ] [ DI G IT AL ] [ C O MP ] [ i P od ]

D VD H D MI 1 C o a x1 1- R C A N o ne
H DP H D MI 2 N o n e N o ne No n e
T V N on e O p t 1 N o ne No n e
S AT / C BL H DM I 3 C oa x2 N o ne No n e
V CR N o ne No n e N on e A ss i gn
D VR H D MI 4 O p t 2 2 - RC A N o n e
V .A U X H D MI 5 O pt 3 N o n e N on e

S el e c t E NT E R E nt e r R E TU R N R e tu r n

C ha n g e H D MI i np u t c o n ne c t or a ss i g nm e n t

I NP U T S E TU P

V ID E O

ecruoStceleSoediV

V id e o C o nv e r t O N

IMDH&golanArelacSp/i
R es o l ut i o n( An a lo g ) A u to
R es o l ut i o n( HD M I) A ut o
P ro g r es s i ve M od e A u to

lluFtcepsA

R ET U R N R et u r n

S el e c t d e si r e d v i de o in p u t s o ur c e

I NP U T S E TU P

I NP U T M O DE

otuAedoMtpunI

otuAedoMedoceD

R ET U R N R et u r n

A ut o m at i c al l y d e t ec t in p u t s i gn a l a n d p la y ba c k

Rename Source Level iPod Playback Mode

I N P U T S E T U P

R E N A M E

D V D

D e f a u l t

R E T U R N R e t u r n

D V D

I NP U T S E TU P

S OU R C E L EV E L

Bd0tupnIgolanA

Bd0tupnIlatigiD

R ET U R N R et u r n

C om p e ns a t e a n al o g a u d io i np u t p l a yb a c k le v el

I NP U T S E TU P

P LA Y B AC K M O D E

FFOtaepeR

FFOelffuhS

R ET U R N R et u r n

C an c e l r e pe a t m o d e

Auto Preset Preset Skip Preset Name

I N P U T S E T U P

A U T O P R E S E T

S t a r t

E N T E R E n t e r R E T U R N R e t u r n

S t a r t t h e a u t o p r e s e t p r o c e s s

I NP U T S E TU P

]7/1[PIKSTESERP

AkcolB

A B l oc k P r e se t s O N
A 1 F M 8 7 .5 0M H z O N
A 2 F M 8 9 .1 0M H z O N
A 3 F M 9 8 .1 0M H z O N
A 4 F M 1 07 . 90 M H z O N
A 5 F M 9 0 .1 0M H z O N
A 6 A M 9 0 .1 0M H z O N
A 7 A M 9 0 .1 0M H z O N
A 8 A M 9 0 .1 0M H z O N

R ET U R N R et u r n

C ha n g e m e mo r y b l o ck s

I NP U T S E TU P

]7/1[EMANTESERP

AkcolB

A 1 F M 8 7 .5 0M H z [ ]
A 2 F M 8 9 .1 0M H z [ ]
A 3 F M 9 8 .1 0M H z [ ]
A 4 F M 1 07 . 90 M H z [ ]
A 5 F M 9 0 .1 0M H z [ ]
A 6 A M 9 0 .1 0M H z [ ]
A 7 A M 9 0 .1 0M H z [ ]
A 8 A M 9 0 .1 0M H z [ ]

R ET U R N R et u r n

C ha n g e m e mo r y b l o ck s

Parental Lock Antenna Aiming

I NP U T S E TU P

P AR E N TA L L O C K

L oc k S e t ti n g

E di t L o c k C od e

S et a l i s te n i ng l im i t t o an y ch a n ne l

I NP U T S E TU P

A NT E N NA A IM IN G

S at e l li t e

T er r e st r i al

R ET U R N R et u r n

A dj u s t a n te n n a p o si t i on f or b es t si g n al

Items that can be set with the Input Setup proceduren

Changing the Input Sources Assigned to the Input Terminals
(Input Assign) vpage 35

Making the video settings (Video) vpage 36

Changing the Input Source’s Input Mode and Decoding mode
(Input mode) vpage 37

Changing the Input Source’s Display Name (Rename) vpage 37

Correcting the Input Source’s Playback Level (Source Level)
vpage 38

Setting the iPod Playback Mode (iPod Playback Mode) vpage 38

Setting the Preset Channels to be Skipped (Preset Skip) vpage 38

Presetting Radio Stations (Auto Preset) vpage 38

Assign Name to a Preset Memory (Preset Name) vpage 38

Setting Radio Reception Restrictions (Parental Lock) vpage 39

Check the SIRIUS Radio Reception Sensitivity (Antenna Aiming)
vpage 39

Settings

Making the Input Settings (Input Setup)

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Making the input settings (Input Setup)

Changing the Input Sources Assigned to the
Input Terminals (Input Assign)

Setting items Setting contents

Input Assign (HDMI)

Assign input sources to input

Settings

connectors.

Multi-Zone

Input Assign (Digital)

Assign input sources to input
connectors.

Default settings are underlined.

HDMI : The

sources are assigned to the HDMI input terminals as shown below.

HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 / HDMI5

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None : Do not assign an HDMI input terminal to the currently selected

•
input source.

b Upon purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as shown

below.

Input
source

Default
setting

• When HDMI is assigned to an input source, the audio signal switches

to HDMI along with the video signal. To use with the digital audio
input connectors assigned, set menu “Input Mode” (vpage 37) to
“Digital”.

• When the AVR-890 and TV are connected with an HDMI cable, if the

TV is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video
signals are output to the monitor.

• The audio signals input from the analog, digital and EXT. IN connectors

are not output to the TV.

DVD HDP TV SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX

DVD HDP TV SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX

HDMI1 HDMI2 None HDMI3 None HDMI4 HDMI5

input

NOTE

When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”, HDMI cannot be assigned to “TV”
at the “HDMI” settings (vpage 30).

Digital : The

SIRIUS

shown below.

Coax1 / Coax2 / Opt1 / Opt2 / Opt3

•
None : Do not assign a digital input terminal to the currently selected

•
input source.

b Upon purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as shown

below.

Input source
Default setting Coax1 None Opt1 Coax2 None

DVD HDP TV SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX CD

input sources are assigned to the digital audio input terminals as

DVD HDP TV SAT/CBL VCR

Setting items Setting contents

Input Assign (Component)

Assign input sources to input
connectors.

iPod Dock

Change the input source to
which the control dock for
iPod is assigned.

Component : The
input sources are assigned to the component video input terminals as
shown below.

1-RCA (Component video 1 input terminal) / 2-RCA (Component video

•
2 input terminal)
None

: Do not assign the component video input terminals to the currently

•
selected input source.

bUpon purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as shown

below.

Input
source

Default
setting

The control dock for iPod can be assigned to the

DVR V.AUX CD

Assign

: Assign the currently selected input source to the Control Dock for

iPod input.

None

: Do not assign the currently selected input source to the Control Dock

for iPod input.

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

• Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Input Assign”, if AVR-890 and control
dock for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input
source.

DVD HDP TV SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX

DVD HDP TV SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX

1-RCA None None None None 2-RCA None

DVD SAT/CBL VCR

input sources.

Input source
Default setting Opt2 Opt3 None None

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Remote control

operation buttons

DVR V.AUX CD SIRIUS

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

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Getting Started

Making the video settings (Video)

The items that can be set depend on the input source and the “Input Assign” setting.

Setting items Setting contents

Video Select

Switch video input source
while listening to audio
signal.

Video Convert

The input video signal is
converted automatically in
function of the connected
TV (vpage 9 “Converting
Input Video Signals for
Output (Video Conversion
Function)”).

i/p Scaler

The input source’s resolution
is converted to the resolution
set at “Resolution”.

Resolution

Set the output resolution.
Resolution A (Analog) : Analog
Video
Resolution H (HDMI) : HDMI

Source : Play the picture and sound of the input source.
DVD / HDP / TV / SAT/CBL / VCR / DVR / V.AUX : Select video input

source to view. This can be set for individual input sources.

NOTE

It is not possible to select HDMI input signals.

•
When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of

•
another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output.
Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete” (vpage

•

32) cannot be selected.
Input sources for which “None” is selected at “Input Assign” (vpage

•

35) cannot be selected.

•

This can also be set by pressing .

• To cancel, press to select “Source”.

This can be set when the input source is

VCR DVR V.AUX

ON : The input video signal is converted.
OFF : The input video signal is not converted.

When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other

•
source is input, the video conversion function might not operate. In this
case set “Video Convert” to “OFF”.
When “Video Convert” is set to “OFF”, the video conversion function

•
does not work. In this case, connect the AVR-890 and TV with the same
type of cable.

This can be set to the
input sources.

OFF : Do not use i/p scaler function.
Analog : Analog signals are converted to HDMI signals.
Analog and HDMI : Both analog signals and HDMI signals are converted

to the desired HDMI resolution.
This can be set when the input source is set to

SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX

other than “OFF”.
AUTO : Detect monitor panel resolution and automatically set output
resolution.
480p/576p / 1080i / 720p / 1080p / 1080p:24Hz : Select the output
resolution.

Default settings are underlined.

.

DVD HDP TV SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX

, and when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything

DVD HDP TV SAT/CBL

DVD HDP TV

Setting items Setting contents

Progressive Mode

Select optimum progressive
mode for video material.

Aspect

Set the aspect ratio of the
video signal output from the
HDMI terminal.

This can be set when the input source is set to

SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX

other than “OFF”.
AUTO : The video material is automatically detected and the appropriate
mode is set.

Video1 : Select mode suitable for video playback.
Video2 : Select mode suitable for video and 30-frame film material

playback.

This can be set when the input source is set to

SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX

other than “OFF”.

Normal : Output at 4:3 aspect ratio.
Full : Output at 16:9 aspect ratio.

, and when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything

, and when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything

DVD HDP TV

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Settings

Multi-Zone

Specifications

Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

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Making the input settings (Input Setup)

Changing the Input Source’s Input Mode and
Decoding mode (Input Mode)

Default settings are underlined.

The selectable input modes depend on the input source and “Input Assign” setting (vpage 35
“Changing the input sources assigned to the input terminals”).

Setting items Setting contents

Settings

Input Mode

Set the audio input modes for
the different input sources.

Multi-Zone

Auto : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback.
HDMI : Play only signals from HDMI input. (Excluding CD and SIRIUS)
Digital : Play only signals from digital input.
Analog : Play only signals from analog input.
EXT. IN : Play only signals from EXT. IN input.

b Upon purchase, the settings of the different input sources are as shown

below.

Input
source

Default
setting

Input
source

Default
setting

• The “HDMI” settings are made for input sources for which HDMI
input terminals are assigned at “Input Assign” (vpage 35).

• The “Digital” settings are made for input sources for which digital
input terminals are assigned at “Input Assign” (vpage 35).

•

When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on
the display. If the “ ” indicator does not light, check the digital
input connector assignment and the connections.

• The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to “EXT.
IN”.

•

This can also be set by pressing .
Each time you press the button, the input mode display will change.

DVD HDP TV SAT/CBL VCR

Auto HDMI Digital Auto Analog

DVR V.AUX CD TUNER

Auto Auto Analog Analog

Setting items Setting contents

Decode Mode

Set the input source’s
decoding mode.

Changing the Input Source’s Display Name (Rename)

Use this procedure to change the display name of the currently selected input source.

Setting items Setting contents

Rename

Change the input source’s
display name to the desired
name.

Default

The changed display names
are reset to the defaults.

Auto : Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play
automatically.

PCM : Decode and play only PCM input signals.
DTS : Decode and play only DTS input signals.

• This can be set for input sources for which “HDMI” or “Digital” is
assigned at “Input Assign” (vpage 35).

• Normally set this to “Auto”.

Default settings are underlined.

o p to set the cursor to the character you want to change.

1. Use

2. Use ui to change the character, then press .

Up to 8 characters can be input.

•
The input character type can be switched by pressing while the

•

display name is being changed.

• The types of characters that can be input are as shown below.

GUpper case charactersH ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
GLower case charactersH abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
GSymbolsH ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜
GNumbersH 0123456789 (Space)

Yes : Reset to the defaults.
No : Do not reset to the defaults.

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Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

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Making the input settings (Input Setup)

Getting Started

Correcting the Input Source’s Playback Level
(Source Level)

Default settings are underlined.

Use this procedure to correct the playback level of the currently selected input source's audio input.
Set this if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources. The analog
input level and digital input level can be corrected separately.

Setting items Setting contents

Source Level (Analog)

Correct the playback level of
the analog audio input.

Source Level (Digital)

Correct the playback level of
the digital audio input.

Setting the iPod Playback Mode (iPod Playback Mode)

This can be selected for input sources for which “Input Assign” is assigned at the “iPod Dock”
(vpage 35) setting.

Setting items Setting contents

Repeat

Make settings for repeat
mode.

Shuffle

Make settings for shuffle
mode.

Presetting Radio Stations (Auto Preset)

Setting items Setting contents

Auto Preset

Use the auto preset function
to program radio stations.

–12dB ~ +12dB (0dB)

–12dB ~ +12dB (0dB)

Default settings are underlined.

All : Repeat all songs.
One : Repeat the current song.
OFF : Cancel repeat mode.

n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is

connected
Songs : Shuffle all songs.
Albums : Shuffle songs from current album only.
OFF : Cancel shuffle mode.

Default settings are underlined.

This can be set when the source is set to
Start : Start the auto preset process.

TUNER

.

Setting the Preset Channels to be Skipped (Preset Skip)

Default settings are underlined.

Setting items Setting contents

Preset Skip

Set the preset memories that
you do not want to display
when tuning.

This can be set when the source is set to

A ~ G : Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to display.

ON : Display this number.

•
Skip : Skip this number.

•

If you set “Block Presets” to “Skip”, you can skip the preset memory
blocks (A to G).

Assign Name to a Preset Memory (Preset Name)

Setting items Setting contents

Preset Name

Assign name to a preset
memory.

Default

The changed display names
are reset to the defaults.

This can be set when the source is set to

1. Use ui to select the preset channel name you want to change,

then press .

2. Use o p to set the cursor to the character you want to change.

3. Use ui to change the character, then press .

• Up to 8 characters can be input.

• The input character type can be switched by pressing
display name is being changed.

• The types of characters that can be input are as shown below.

GUpper case charactersH ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
GLower case charactersH abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
GSymbolsH ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜
GNumbersH 0123456789 (Space)

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change the display name.
Yes : Reset to the defaults.
No : Do not reset to the defaults.

TUNER SIRIUS

Default settings are underlined.

TUNER

.

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.

Settings

Multi-Zone

while the

Specifications

If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station
by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually.

Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

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Making the input settings (Input Setup)

Setting Radio Reception Restrictions (Parental Lock)

Setting items Setting contents

Lock Setting

Set the channel radio
reception limits.

Settings

Multi-Zone

Edit Lock Code

Change the password.

Default settings are underlined.

This can be set when the source is set to

1. Press .

2. Using uio p, input the password (4 digits number) and press .

3. Select channel by pressing ui, and set the lock by pressing o p.

• Unlock : Do not lock selected channel(s).

• Lock : Lock selected channel(s).

b When a Parental Locked channel is tuned, “Code : [ ]” is displayed,

then input the password.

The default password is “0000”.

•
If the password is wrong, “Incorrect Code” is displayed. Input the correct

•
password.
While listening to the channel being played, you can also set parental lock

•
(vpage 43).

This can be set when the source is set to

1.

Press .

2. Input “Current Lock Code” (4 digits) using uio p, and press .

3. Input “New Lock Code” (4 digits) using uio p, and press .

4. Input “Repeat New Lock Code” (4 digits) again using uio p, and

press .

5. Press ui to select “Execute”, and then press .

If the correct password is input, “Completed” is displayed, and the new

password is modified.

SIRIUS

SIRIUS

.

.

Check the SIRIUS Radio Reception Sensitivity
(Antenna Aiming)

Default settings are underlined.

Setting items Setting contents

Antenna Aiming

Check the SIRIUS radio
reception sensitivity.

This can be set when the source is set to

Satellite : Indicate satellite signal strength.
Terrestrial : Indicate terrestrial signal strength.

SIRIUS Antenna

Display Condition

Signal strength is excellent
Signal strength is good
Signal strength is weak
No signal

SIRIUS

.

If the “Current Code” is incorrectly input, “Incorrect Code” is displayed,

•
and proceed again from step 1.
If the password input is 3 digits or less, “Enter 4-digit” is displayed, and

•
input again with a 4 digit password.
If the new password is not correctly input, “

•
and the password does not change.
The password cannot be cleared even if the operation to reset the unit is

•
performed. We recommend writing down the password so as not to forget
it.

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Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

Code don’t Match

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

” is displayed

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

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Specifi cationsMulti-ZoneSettings

Playback

Playing Components

1

Prepare for playback.

 ① Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player.

② Set the TV’s input to the AVR-890.
③ Load the disc in the player.

2

Turn on the AVR-890’s power.

(vpage 19 “Turning the Power On”)

3

Press and select the input

source.

4

Play the component connected to

the AVR-890.

Make the necessary settings on the

player (language setting, subtitles
setting, etc.) beforehand.

5

Use to adjust the volume.

GVariable rangeH

– – – –80.5dB ~ 18.0dB

※ The variable range differs according to the input signal and

channel level setting.

6

Select the desired surround mode.

(vpage 44 “Selecting the Surround Mode”)

7

Adjust the desired sound  eld effects.

(vpage 46 “Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality”)

The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray disc/
DVD players.
Use the same procedure to play other components.

Playing Blu-ray Disc / DVD Players

The music / video on an iPod can be played by using the control
dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold
separately).

Connect the control dock for iPod beforehand (vpage 14 “iPod®”).

iPod® Playback

1

Prepare for playback.

q Set the iPod in the DENON control dock

for iPod.

w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input

(vpage 35).

e Set to “MAIN/TV” to “MAIN”.

2

Turn on the AVR-890’s power.

(vpage 19 “Turning the Power On”)

3

Press to select the input source assigned in step

1-w above.

(iPod screen)

b If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be

properly connected. Try connecting again.

Listening to music on an iPod

®

OK to disconnect.

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Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality
(Audio/Video Adjust) (vpage 46)

Playing Components (vpage 40)

n Playing Blu-ray Disc/DVD Players (vpage 40)
n iPod

®

Playback (vpage 40)

n Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts (vpage 41)
n Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs

(vpage 42)

n Operations During Playback (vpage 44)

n Operation Flow

Before starting playback, make the connections between the

different components and the settings on the receiver.

Selecting the Surround Mode (vpage 44)

q Standard Playback (vpage 44)
w Playing in a DENON original surround mode

(vpage 45)

e Direct Playback (vpage 45)
r Stereo Playback (vpage 46)

t Playing the Pure Direct mode (vpage 46)

NOTE

● Also refer to the operating instructions of the connected

components when playing them.

● External devices can be controlled by remote control unit

(vpage 55 “Operating the Connected Devices by Remote
Control Unit”).

See overleaf

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Press and hold it down for a 2 seconds or more to

4

select the display mode.

There are two modes for display the contents recorded on the
iPod.

Playback

Browse mode

Remote mode

Display mode

Playable

files

Active

buttons

z1： When using an ASD-11R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W control dock for

iPod.

z2： Video may not be output, depending on the combination of

ASD-1R or ASD-11R and iPod.

：Displayed on the TV screen.

：Displayed on the iPod’s screen.

Browse mode Remote mode

Audio file

Picture file

Video file

Remote control

unit (AVR-890)

®

iPod

S S

A S

S

S S

A S

1

z

Use ui to select the menu, then

5

press or p to select the music or
video le to be played.

Press or p.

6

Playback starts.

Use to adjust the volume.

7

GVariable rangeH

※ The variable range differs according to the input signal and

channel level setting.

Select the desired surround mode.

8

(vpage 44 “Selecting the Surround Mode”)

Adjust the desired sound eld effects.

9

(vpage 46 “Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality”)

– – – –80.5dB ~ 18.0dB

S

2

z

2

z

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n To stop

During playback, either press and hold or press .

n Stopping playback temporarily

During playback, press or .
Press again to resume playback.

Front

n To cue to the beginning of a track

During playback, either press (to cue to

the current track) or
track).

(to cue to the next

n Repeat playback and shuffle

playback

“iPod Playback Mode” (vpage 38)

Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency

•
components of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound.

The default setting is “Mode 3” (vpage 50).
To check the name of the title, the artist or the

•
album when playing in browse mode, press

.

The time (default : 30 sec) for which the GUI

•
menu are displayed can be set at menu “GUI-

iPod” (vpage 32). Press uio p to return
to the original screen.

Press and set the AVR-890’s power to the

•
standby mode before disconnecting the iPod.
Also switch the input source to one to which
the menu “iPod dock” is not assigned before
disconnecting the iPod.

NOTE

Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some

•
functions may not operate.

DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod

•
data.

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Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod

Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor.

•
Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions. (When
using an ASD-1R or ASD-11R)
Video may not be output, depending on the combination of ASD-1R

•
or ASD-11R and iPod.

Press and hold to set the Remote

1

mode.

“Remote iPod” is displayed on the AVR­890’s display.

®

Front

Watching the iPod’s screen,

2

use ui to select “Photos” or
“Videos”.

Press until the image you want to

3

view is displayed.

“TV Out” at the iPod’s “Slideshow Settings” or “Video Settings”
must be set to “On” in order to display the iPod’s photo data or videos
on the monitor. For details, see the iPod’s operating instructions.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents
that are not copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback
is legally permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to
comply with applicable copyright legislation.

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts

Basic Operation

Set to “MAIN/TV” and

1

Press to select “TUNER”.

to “MAIN”.

Front

Front

2



Press to select “FM” or “AM”.

Rear

3

Tune in the desired broadcast

4

station.

q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning)

Press to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then use

to select the station you want to hear.

w To tune in manually (Manual Tuning)

Press to turn off the display’s “AUTO” indicator, then use

to select the station you want to hear.

• If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in
manually.

• When tuning in stations manually, press and hold to change
frequencies continuously.

• The time (default : 30 sec) for which the GUI menu are displayed can
be set at “GUI-Tuner” (vpage 32).

Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune
them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset.

Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset.

1

Press .

Front

2

Press

3

in which the station is to be preset.

Press to select the preset number (1 to 8).

to select the block (A to G)

4

Press again to complete the setting.

5

• To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to 5.

• Stations can be preset automatically at menu “Auto Preset” (vpage

38).

NOTE

Preset stations are erased by overwriting them.

Listening to Preset Stations

Press to select the memory block (A to G).

1

Press to select the desired preset channel (1

2

to 8).

n Default settings

Auto tuner presets

A1 ~ A8

B1 ~ B8

C1 ~ C8
D1 ~ D8

E1 ~ E8
F1 ~ F8

G1 ~ G8

87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 107.9 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 /

90.1 MHz
520 / 600 / 1000 / 1400 / 1500 / 1710 kHz,

90.1 / 90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Programs

About SIRIUS XM Radio

To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect either a SIRIUS or XM
Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your satellite-ready receiver.
Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and
Hawaii) and Canada.

Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from
categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz,
Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional
and college sports including play by play games from select leagues
and teams. Additional programming includes expert sports talk,
uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local traffic
and weather and news from your most trusted sources.

Whether you purchase a SIRIUS or XM tuner, you’ll need to activate
and subscribe to begin enjoying the service. Easy to follow installation
and setup instructions are provided with the satellite tuners. Whichever
service you choose, there are a variety of programming packages
available, including the option of adding “The Best of SIRIUS”
programming to your XM tuner or “The Best of XM” programming
to your SIRIUS tuner, enabling you to enjoy the most popular
programming among both services. The “Best of” packages are not
available to SIRIUS or XM Canada subscribers at this time.

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Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring
content that may be inappropriate for children.

To subscribe to XM, U.S. customers should visit xmradio.com or call
1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346); Canadian customers should visit
xmradio.ca or call XM Listener Care at 1-877-GETXMSR (1-877-438-

9677).

To subscribe to SIRIUS, U.S. and Canadian customers can call 1-888­539-SIRI (1-888-539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or siriuscanada.ca
(Canada).

SIRIUS XM Radio Legal

SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius
XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the
property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS and
XM subscriptions sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee
may apply. XM tuners and home docks or SIRIUS tuners (each sold
separately) are required to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio
service. All programming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited to
copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or
otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in
receivers compatible with the SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Systems.

Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii.

Basic Operation

Set to “MAIN/TV” and

1

Press to select “SIRIUS”.

to “MAIN”.

Front

Front

2

Use to select the channel.

3

When the channel is tuned in, the name of
the track and artist are displayed.

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• The channel switches continuously when

is pressed and held.

• The song title, artist name, composer name,
category and reception level can be checked
by pressing on the main unit.

• The time (default : 30 sec) for which the GUI
menu are displayed can be set at menu “GUI­Tuner” (vpage 32).

Press uio p to return to the original screen.

Playback

Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength and Radio ID

Press to select “SIRIUS”.

1

Press on the main unit until “SIGNAL” appears

2

on the display.

The display will switch as shown below,
depending on the reception conditions.

Display Status

EXCELLENT Signal strength is excellent
GOOD Signal strength is good
WEAK Signal strength is weak
NO SIGNAL No signal

Adjust the position of the antenna until “SIGNAL:

3

EXCELLENT” is shown on the display.

Press on the main unit until the channel you

4

want to check (example: “SR001”) is displayed.

Press and select channel 0 (SR000).

5

Channel No. and Sirius ID are alternately
shown on the display.

Sirius ID

b Write your own SIRIUS ID for storage use.

Sirius ID :

Front

Front

Front

The strength of both the SIRIUS and terrestrial signals can be checked
at menu “Antenna Aiming” (vpage 39).

Presetting Radio Channels (Preset Memory)

Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can tune
them in easily. Up to 56 channels can be preset.

Tune in the broadcast channel you want to preset.

1

Press .

2

Press to select the block (A

3

to G) in which the channel is to be
preset.

Press to select the preset number (1 to 8).

Front

4

Press again to complete the setting.

5

To preset other channels, repeat steps 1 to 5.

NOTE

Preset channels are erased by overwriting them.

Listening to Preset Channels

Press to select the memory block (A to G).

1

Press to select the desired preset channel (1

2

to 8).

Playing Components

Searching Categories

Press o p.

1

Channel category

Front

Use o p to select the category,

2

then use ui to select the desired
channel.

• “UPDATING” is displayed while the encoding code is being
updated.

• “SIRIUS UPDATING” is displayed when updating SIRIUS tuner
firmware.

• Refer to “Troubleshooting” – “SIRIUS Satellite Radio” regarding other
messages (vpage 67).

Parental Lock

Tune to the channel you want to lock.

1

Press for at least 3 seconds.

2

“Code: [ ]” is displayed.

Enter the 4-digit lock code using

3

uio p.

When you enter the correct code, the corresponding channel is

locked.

Press .

Front

4

• Channels under Parental Lock cannot be tuned in by performing
Tuning Up/Down or by category search.

• Channels stored in preset memory can be tuned in by the preset
channel select operation, even if Parental Lock is applied.

• When a channel to which Parental Lock is applied is being played,
Parental Lock for that channel is cancelled by performing Step2.

• See “Edit Lock Code” (vpage 39) for the method of changing
Parental Lock Code.

• You can also set “Parental Lock” from the menu (vpage 39).

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Front A Front B

Front A+B

Operations During Playback

Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting)

Press .

Front

Selecting the Surround Mode

Select a surround mode to enjoy surround playback with your favorite sound field effects.

q Playing Sources According to the Sources’ Audio Signal Format/Number of

Channels (Standard Playback)

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The sound is reduced to the level set at menu “Mute Level” (vpage

•

31).
To cancel, press again. Muting can also be canceled by adjusting

•
the master volume.

Listening with Headphones

Plug the headphones into the PHONES jack on the main
unit.

The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically
cut.

NOTE

To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively

•
when using headphones.
Unplug headphones when performing Audyssey™ Auto Setup or

•
other settings.

Switching the front speakers

Press .

NOTE

When you set to “Custom” with “Front Speaker Setup“ (vpage 29),
you cannot operate .

Operations

The selectable surround modes depend on the following:

• Format of the audio signals being input

• Number of channels of the audio signals being input

• The set amplifier assignment mode (vpage 27)

Playing the source (vpage 40).

1

Press to select the surround

2

mode.

n Multichannel sources

The surround modes that can be selected

differ according to the input source.

n 2channel sources

When you select “DOLBY PLgz”, set “Amp

Assign” to “Front Height”.

DOLBY PLgx,

DOLBY PLg

or

DOLBY PLgz

DTS NEO:6

: DOLBY PLgx can be selected when surround back speakers are

z

being used.

z

: The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx,

DOLBY PLg or DOLBY PLgz, for playback.

: The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for

playback.

Rear



3

This is the operation for playing 2-channel sources.

Select the mode for the source at “Mode” (

vpage

46).

n DOLBY PLgx, DOLBY PLg

Cinema

Music

Game

Pro Logic

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

: This mode is suited for music sources.

: This mode is suited for games.

: This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can be

selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder.
When this mode is selected, “DOLBY PL” is
displayed.

n DTS NEO:6

Cinema

Music

※ The modes that can be selected depend on the input source

being played.

The “Cinema” and “Music” modes can also be set by pressing
or .

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

: This mode is suited for music sources.

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Displaying the currently playing surround mode

n Surround playback of multichannel sources

(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)

In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the
AVR-890 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input
signal and automatically operates the appropriate decoder for
surround sound.

Input signal

Playback

Dolby
Digital

DTS

PCM

Dolby Digital
(other than 2ch)/
Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital Plus
(z1)

Dolby TrueHD (z1)

DTS (5.1ch)/
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 /
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 /
DTS 96/24

DTS-HD (z1)

PCM
(multi ch)

The indication contents of

the display

DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgz
DOLBY DIGITAL+
DOLBY DIGITAL++EX
DOLBY DIGITAL++PLgx C
DOLBY DIGITAL++PLgx M
DOLBY DIGITAL++PLgz
DOLBY TrueHD
DOLBY HD+EX
DOLBY HD+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY HD+PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY HD+PLgz
DTS SURROUND
DTS+PLgx CINEMA
DTS+PLgx MUSIC
DTS+PLgz
DTS+NEO:6
DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z2)
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z3)
DTS 96/24 (z4)
DTS-HD HI RES
DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD+NEO:6
DTS-HD+PLgx CINEMA
DTS-HD+PLgx MUSIC
DTS-HD+PLgz
MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI IN+PLgz
MULTI CH IN 7.1

w Playing in a DENON Original
Surround Mode

The desired mode according to the program source and viewing
situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround
modes.

Select the input source by pressing

1

and play the source (vpage

40).

Press to select the Surround

2

mode.

5CH/7CH STEREO

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

z1： When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO

MOVIE mode, the sound will be off balance with a single
channel (left or right), so input to both channels.

： This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all

speakers.

： This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a

live concert in an arena.

： This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a

live concert in a jazz club.

： This mode is for playing monaural movie

sources with surround sound.

： This mode is suited for achieving surround

sound with video games.

： This mode lets you add a sense of expansion

to stereo music sources.

： This mode is for enjoying surround effects

using only the front speakers or headphones.

Front

Rear

z1

Selecting the Surround Mode

NOTE

When the input signal is DOLBY TrueHD, DOLBY DIGITAL Plus,DTSHD
you cannot select DENON original surround mode.

e Direct Playback

In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for
high quality sound.
The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.

Select the input source by pressing

1

and play the source (vpage

Front

40).

Press to select the “DIRECT”.

Rear

2

Displaying the currently playing surround mode

Input signal

Analog signal /

PCM (2ch) /

Dolby Digital source /

DTS source /

Other 2-channel digital signals

PCM (multi ch)

The indication contents of

the display

DIRECT

MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC
M DIRECT + PLgz
M DIRECT 7.1

z1：When a signal is input, the HD AUDIO indicator lights.
z2：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”

and the AVR-890’s “AFDM” setting (vpage 47) is set to “ON”.

z3：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete

6.1”.

z4：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.

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Depending on the program source being played, it may not be possible
to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try other modes
to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes.

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Selecting the Surround Mode

r Stereo Playback

This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and
subwoofer.

1

Select the input source by pressing

and play the source (vpage

40).

2

Press to select the “STEREO”.

To cancel, press again.
The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT
mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.

•

•

t Playing the Pure Direct Mode

This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully,
providing extremely high quality sound.

1

Select the input source by pressing

and play the source (vpage

40).

2

Press .

NOTE

When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the GUI menu is not displayed
and the display on the main unit is turned off.

Front

Front

Rear

Rear

The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking.
The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround
mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround Modes and Parameters” (vpage 60).

NOTE

Some of the setting items cannot be set while playback is stopped. Set these items during playback.

Setting items Setting contents

Mode

Set the play mode for
playing 2-channel sources in
surround.

n In the PLgx, PLg or PLgz mode

Cinema : This is the mode for cinema source.
Music : This is the mode for music source.
Game : This is the mode for game source.
ProLogic : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode (PLg mode only). (This is

the mode for 4-channel playback (front L, front R, center, surround
(MONO).)

n In the DTS NEO:6 mode

Cinema : This is the mode for cinema source.
Music : This is the mode for music source.

• The “Music” mode is also effective for movie sources including a
lot of stereo music.

• The “Cinema” and “Music” modes can also be set by pressing

or .

Cinema EQ

Soften the treble range of
movie sound tracks for better
understanding.

OFF : “Cinema EQ” is not used.
ON : “Cinema EQ” is used.

Dynamic Range
Compression (D.Comp)

Compress dynamic range
(difference between loud
and soft sounds).

Low/Mid/High : These set the compression level.
OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off.

The “D.Comp” indicator lights when playing DTS source that supports

the “D.Comp” function.

Dynamic Range Control
(DRC)

Compress dynamic range

Auto : Dynamic range compression of Dolby TrueHD sources turns on and
off automatically.

Low/Mid/High : These set the compression level.
OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off.

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

Remote control

operation buttons

:

Displaying the menu

Cancel the menu

Playback

See overleaf

Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality
(Audio/Video Adjust)

Adjusting the Sound (Audio Adjust)

Default settings are underlined.

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Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust)

Setting items Setting contents

LFE

Adjust the low-frequency
effects level (LFE).

Center Image

Assign center channel signal
to front left and right channels
for wider sound.

Playback

Panorama

Assign front L/R signal also
to surround channels, for

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wider sound.

Dimension

Shift sound image center
to front or rear, to adjust
playback balance.

Center Width

Assign center channel signal
to front left and right channels
for wider sound.

Delay Time

Adjust delay time to control
sound stage size.

Effect Level

Adjust the strength of the
surround effect.

Room Size

Determine size of acoustic
environment.

NOTE

“Room Size” does not
indicate the size of the room
in which sources are played.

–10dB ~ 0dB

For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend

setting to the values below.

• Dolby Digital sources : “0dB”

• DTS movie sources : “0dB”

• DTS music sources : “–10dB”

0.0 ~ 1.0 (0.3)

ON : Set.
OFF : Do not set.

0 ~ 6 (3)

0 ~ 7 (3)

0ms ~ 300ms (30ms)

1 ~ 15 (10)

Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the

surround signals seems unnatural.

Small : Simulate acoustics of a small room.
Medium small : Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room.
Medium : Simulate acoustics of a medium room.
Medium large : Simulate acoustics of a medium-large room.
Large : Simulate acoustics of a large room.

Setting items Setting contents

AFDM (Auto Flag Detect
Mode)

Detects the source’s surround
back channel signal and sets
the optimum surround mode
automatically.

Surround Back

Sets the method of
generating of the surround
back channel.

ON : Set.
OFF : Do not set.

n For 2-channel sources

ON : The surround back channel is used.
OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels.

n For multi channel sources

Set this to set the method of generating of the surround back channel
for sources that do not include surround back signals and when you
do not want to play the surround back signals included in the source.
Check the audio signals of the source being played before making this
setting.

OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels.
MTRX ON : Generate and play the surround back signals from the

surround channel signals.

PLgx CINEMAz1 : Generate and play the surround back signals by

decoding the signals in the “Dolby Pro Logic gx Cinema” mode.

PLgx MUSICz2 : Generate and play the surround back signals by

decoding the signals in the “Dolby Pro Logic gx Music” mode.
ES MTRX : Generate and play the surround back signals from the
surround channel signals of the DTS source.
ES DSCRTz3 : Play the surround back signals included in the 6.1-
channel DTS source.
DSCRT ONz3 : Play the surround back signals included in the 7.1-
channel source.

z

1 : This can be selected when “S.Back” in the “Speaker Config.”

settings (vpage 28) is set to “2sp”.

z

2 : This can be selected when “S.Back” in the “Speaker Config.”

settings (vpage 28) is set to “2sp” or “1sp”.

z

3 : When “AFDM” is set to “ON”, the surround back channel is played

with the AFDM function. When selected while “AFDM” is set to
“OFF”, the source’s surround back signals are played.

This can also be set by pressing .

NOTE

This is valid when the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 27) is set to “7.1­channel surround back” or “6.1-channel surround back”, and when the
“S.Back” setting (vpage 28) is set to “Large” or “Small”.

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Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

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Getting Started

Setting items Setting contents

Front Height

Set whether or not to use
the front height channel.

Subwoofer ATT

Attenuate subwoofer level
when using EXT. IN mode.

Subwoofer

Turn subwoofer output on
and off.

Default

Restores all the surround
parameter settings to their
defaults.

ON : Use the front height channel.
OFF : Do not use the front height channel.

This can also be set by pressing

ON : The input from the subwoofer channel is attenuated.
OFF : The input from the subwoofer channel is not attenuated. Usually use

in this mode.

Set this to “ON” if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when

playing audio signal.

ON : The subwoofer is used.
OFF : The subwoofer is not used.

Yes : Reset to the defaults.
No : Do not reset to the defaults.

Adjusting the Tone (Tone Control)

Setting items Setting contents

Tone Control

Sets the tone control function
ON and OFF.

This can be set when
“Dynamic EQ” (vpage

49) is set to “OFF”.

Bass

Adjusts the low frequencies.

This can be set when
“Tone Control” is set to
“ON”.

ON : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass).
OFF : Playback without tone adjustment.

The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT mode.

–6dB ~ +6dB (0dB)

.

Default settings are underlined.

Adjusting MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ™, Dynamic Volume™
Settings (Audyssey Settings)

Default settings are underlined.

• When “Audyssey™ Auto Setup” (vpage 22) procedure is performed, “MultEQ”, “Dynamic EQ”

and “Dynamic Volume” functions are enabled.

• Operating conditions for each function

• Dynamic EQ :

When “MultEQ” is set to “ON”

• Dynamic Volume :

When “Dynamic EQ” is set to “ON”

• Setting :

When “Dynamic Volume” is set to “ON”

NOTE

If the speaker settings are changed after “Audyssey Auto Setup” is performed, “MultEQ”, “Dynamic
EQ” and “Dynamic Volume” functions cannot be selected and “Run Audyssey” is displayed.
If this happens, either perform “Audyssey Auto Setup” again, or perform the “Restore” operation
(vpage 26) to restore the settings to as they were after “Audyssey Auto Setup”was performed.

Setting items Setting contents

MultEQ

Corrects the frequency
response of the different
speakers.

NOTE

• “MultEQ” and “Manual
EQ” settings for which
“Not Used” has been set at
“EQ Customize” (vpage

31) cannot be selected.

• When using headphones,
“MultEQ” is set to “OFF”.

Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers.
Audyssey Byp.L/R : Optimize frequency response of speakers except

front L and R speakers.
Audyssey Flat : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to flat
response.

Manual : Apply frequency response set with “Manual EQ” (vpage 50).
OFF : “MultEQ” equalization cannot be used.

• When “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” or “Audyssey Flat” is
selected, “ ” lights.

• After running Audyssey Auto Setup, if the Speaker Configuration,
Distance, Channel Level, and Crossover Frequency have changed
without increasing the number of speakers measured, only
“ ” lights.

• This can also be set by pressing .

MultEQ

Dynamic EQ

Dynamic Volume

Setting

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Specifications

Treble

Adjusts the high
frequencies.

This can be set when
“Tone Control” is set to
“ON”.

Remote control

operation buttons

–6dB ~ +6dB (0dB)

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

See overleaf

: Return to previous menu

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Dynamic EQ : ON/Volume : OFF

“Green” “OFF”

Dynamic EQ / Volume : OFF

Dynamic EQ / Volume : ON

“Green” “Red”

Dynamic EQ : ON / Volume : OFF

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Setting items Setting contents

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.

This can be set when the
“MultEQ” (vpage 48)

Playback

Multi-ZoneSettings

is set to anything other
than “OFF”.

ON : Use Dynamic EQ function.
OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ function.

• When set to “ON”, “ ” is displayed.

• When “MultEQ” is set to “OFF”, “Dynamic EQ” is automatically set

to “OFF”

• This can also be set by pressing .

“Red” “Off”

NOTE

“Tone Control” is set to “OFF” when “Dynamic EQ” is set to “ON”.
Reference Level Offset : Audyssey Dynamic EQ is referenced to the

standard film mix level. It makes adjustments to maintain the reference
response and surround envelopment when the volume is turned down
from 0 dB. However, film reference level is not always used in music or
other non-film content. The Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset provides
three offsets from the film level reference (5 dB, 10 dB, and 15 dB) that can
be selected when the mix level of the content is not within the standard.

0dB (Film Ref) : This is the default setting and should be used when

•
listening to movies.
5dB : Select this setting for content that has a very wide dynamic range,

•
such as classical music.
10dB : Select this setting for jazz or other music that has a wider dynamic

•
range. This setting should also be selected for TV content as that is
usually mixed at 10 dB below film reference.
15dB : Select this setting for pop/rock music or other program material

•
that is mixed at very high listening levels and has a compressed dynamic
range.

Setting items Setting contents

Dynamic Volume

Audyssey Dynamic Volume™
Dynamic Volume solves the
problem of large variations
in volume level between
television programs,
commercials, and between
the soft and loud passages
of movies.

This can be set when
“Dynamic EQ” (vpage

49) is set to “ON”.

Setting

Set Dynamic Volume effect.

This can be set when
“Dynamic EQ” (vpage

49) is set to “ON”.

ON : Use Dynamic Volume. The Dynamic Volume effect will be at the level
of the “Setting” (vpage 49)
OFF : Do not use Dynamic Volume.

• When set to “ON”, “ ” is displayed.

• When “MultEQ” is set to “OFF”, “Dynamic Volume” is automatically
set to “OFF”.

• This can also be set by pressing .

“Green” “Red”

Day : Low setting provides the least adjustments to the loudest and
softest of sounds.
Evening : Middle setting prevents loud and soft sounds from being much
louder and softer respectively than average sounds.
Midnight : High setting affects volume the most, causing all sounds to be
of equal loudness.

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Remote control

operation buttons

Setting is enabled when “Dynamic EQ” is “ON”.

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

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OFF Mode 1

(RESTORER 64)

Mode 2

(RESTORER 96)

Mode 3

(RESTORER HQ)

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Getting Started

Adjust Tonal Quality for Each Speaker Using Graphic
Equalizer (Manual EQ)

Default settings are underlined.

Setting items Setting contents

Adjust CH

Adjust the tonal quality of
the individual speakers.

Base Curve Copy

Copy MultEQ® “Audyssey
Flat” correction curve.

Default

Reset the “Manual EQ”
settings to their defaults.

1. Select speaker adjustment method.

All CH : Adjust tonal quality for all speakers together.
L/R CH : Adjust tonal quality for each L/R speaker pair.
Each CH : Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately.

2. Select the frequency band to be adjusted.
63Hz / 125Hz / 250Hz / 500Hz / 1kHz / 2kHz / 4kHz / 8kHz /
16kHz

b When “L/R CH” or “Each CH” is selected, select the speaker to be

adjusted.

3. Adjust the level.
–20.0dB ~ +6.0dB (0dB)

Yes : Copy.
No : Do not copy.

“Base Curve Copy” is displayed after the Audyssey Auto Setup

procedure has been performed.

Yes : Reset to the defaults.
No : Do not reset to the defaults.

Restoring Compressed Audio to Nearly Pre-compressed
Conditions for Playback (RESTORER)

Default settings are underlined.

• Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the
amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER
function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near
those of the original sound before compression. It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass to obtain
richer sound with compressed audio signals.

• This can be set with analog signals or when a PCM signal (fs = 44.1/48 kHz) is input.

Setting contents

OFF : Do not use RESTORER.
Mode1 (RESTORER 64) : Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs.
Mode2 (RESTORER 96) : Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources.
Mode3 (RESTORER HQ) : Optimized mode for compressed sources with normal highs.

• The default setting for “iPod” is “Mode3”. All others are set to “OFF”.

• When set to something other than “OFF”, “ ” is displayed.

• This can also be set by pressing during playback.

Adjusting the Audio Delay Time while Watching the
Picture (Audio Delay)

Default settings are underlined.

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Remote control

operation buttons

Displaying the menu

:
Cancel the menu

0ms ~ 200ms

• If you wish to adjust the “Audio Delay” while playing HDMI or component video signals, press u

to set “GUI” to “OFF”. This way the audio delay can be adjusted while watching the picture. (Press
the u again. The display switches to the display of the menu screen only.)

• This cannot be adjusted when playing in the EXT. IN, DIRECT or STEREO mode (with “Front
Speaker” set to “Large”, “Tone Control” to “OFF” and “MultEQ” and “RESTORER” to “OFF”).

• When the Auto Lipsync Correction function is operating, you can set within the range 0 ~ 100 ms.

• Store “Audio Delay” for each input source.

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

Setting contents

: Decision the setting

Specifications

: Return to previous menu

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Multi-ZoneSettings

Setting items Setting contents

Status

Shows information about
current settings.

Select Source / Name / Surround Mode / Input Mode / Decode Mode /
HDMI / Digital / Component / iPod Dock / Video Select / Video Convert /
i/p Scaler / Resolution / Progressive Mode / Aspect

You can also display current status on the main unit’s display each time you
press on the main unit.

ZONE2

POWER/ Select Source/ Master Volume•

Audio Input Signal

Shows information about
audio input signals.

Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode is displayed.
Signal : The input signal type is displayed.
fs : The input signal’s sampling frequency is displayed.
Format : The number of channels in the input signal (front, surround, LFE)

is displayed.

Offset : The dialogue normalization correction value is displayed.
Flag : This is displayed when inputting signals including a surround back

channel. “MATRIX” is displayed with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix
signals, “DISCRETE” with DTS-ES Discrete signals.

HDMI Information

Shows information about
HDMI input signals and
monitor.

HDMI Signal Information

Resolution / Color Space / Pixel Depth •

HDMI Monitor Information

Interface / Suport Resolution •

Auto Surround Mode

Shows information about
auto surround mode
settings.

Analog/PCM / Digital 2ch / Digital 5.1ch / Multi CH

Quick Select

Shows information about
quick select settings.

Quick Select 1 / Quick Select 2 / Quick Select 3

Select Source / Video Select / MultEQ / Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Vol /
Analog/PCM / Digital 2ch / Digital 5.1ch / Multi CH

•

ZONE2 Quick Select
Z2 Quick Select 1 : Select Source / Volume Level
Z2 Quick Select 2 : Select Source / Volume Level
Z3 Quick Select 3 : Select Source / Volume Level

Preset Channel

Shows information about
preset channels.

A 1 ~ G 8

TUNER / SIRIUS•

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

Remote control

operation buttons

:

Displaying the menu

Cancel the menu

Playback

Checking the Status
(Information)

Setting items Setting contents

Contrast

Adjust picture contrast.

–6 ~ +6 (0)

Brightness

Adjust picture brightness.

0 ~ +12

Chroma Level

Adjust picture chroma level
(saturation).

–6 ~ +6 (0)

Hue

Adjust color hue.

–6 ~ +6 (0)

DNR

Reduce overall picture noise.

OFF / Low / Middle / High

Enhancer

Emphasize picture contours.

0 ~ +12

“DNR” and “Enhancer” are each effective with HDMI output.
The value set at “Picture Adjust” is stored in the memory individually for each input source.

•

•

This can be set when the input source is

DVD HDP TV SAT/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX

.

With input sources other than the ones above, this can be set when “Video Select” is selected. In this
case, the original input source settings are called out.

Can be set when the “Video Convert” setting (vpage 36) is “ON”.

•

b

•

Adjusting the Picture Quality (Picture Adjust)

Default settings are underlined.

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1

Turn the power on for all the equipment connected by

HDMI cable.

2

Set the HDMI control function for all equipment

connected by HDMI cable.

Set “HDMI Control” (vpage 30) to “ON“.

b Please refer to the owner’s manual as regards setting of connected

devices.

b Carry out Steps 1 and 2 should any of the equipment be

unplugged.

3

Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to

the AVR-890.

4

Switch the AVR-890 input to the HDMI input source

and check if the picture from the player is ok.

5

When you turn the TV’s power to standby, check that

the power of the AVR-890 and player also goes on
standby.

If the HDMI control function does not operate properly, check the
following points.

• Is the TV or player compatible with the HDMI control function?

• Is the AVR-890 properly set?

• Is “HDMI Control” (vpage 30) set to “ON”?

• Is “Power Off Control” (vpage 30) set to “ON”?

• Are the HDMI control function settings of all equipment correct?

NOTE

Should any of the operations below be performed, the interlocking
function may be reset, in which case, repeat step’s 1 and 2.

Menu “HDMI” (vpage 30) setting has changed.
There is a change to the connection between the equipment and the
HDMI, or an increase in equipment.

•

•

NOTE

• When you power off AVR-890, the HDMI control function does not
operate.

• Some functions may not operate depending on the connected
TV or player. Check the owner’s manual of each device for details
beforehand.

• When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”, it is not possible to assign an
HDMI terminal to “TV” at “HDMI” (vpage 30).

• When “HDMI Control” (vpage 30) is set to “ON”, power is supplied
constantly to the AC outlet (UNSWITCHED).

Convenient functions

When you make an HDMI connection with a TV or player
compatible with AVR-890 and HDMI control functions, you can
perform the following operations by setting the HDMI control
function of each device.

Press and display the time you want to set.

The “SLEEP” indicator on the display lights.

• The time switches as shown below each time is
pressed.

Sleep:OFF Sleep:120min

Sleep:30min Sleep:60min

Sleep:90min

• The time display turns off after about 5 seconds, and the
setting is activated.

• Once the set time has passed, the power is automatically set
to standby.

This function allows you to automatically set the power to standby
after the set amount of time has passed.
When the sleep timer turns the power off in the MAIN ZONE, the
power also turns off in the ZONE2.

HDMI Control Function

Setting the Power to Standby
After a Certain Amount of Time
(Sleep Timer Function)

n To cancel the sleep timer

Press to set “OFF”.

• The “SLEEP” indicator on the display turns
off.

• To play the TV’s sound on the AVR-890, make optical digital
connections (vpage 13 “Connecting the monitor (TV)”).

• To use this function, set “HDMI Control” (vpage 30) to “ON”.

Rear

n AVR-890 power off can be linked to the TV power

off step

z When you set “Output audio from amp” in the TV audio

output setup operation, you can switch the amp power
on.

n You can switch audio output devices with a TV

operation

n You can adjust AVR-890 volume in the TV volume

adjustment operation

n You can switch AVR-890 input source through

linkage to TV input switching

n When playing the player, the AVR-890 input

function switches to the function of that player

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Adjust the Volume of the
Different Speakers

You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback
sources or to suit your taste, as described below.

Adjust the volume of the different speakers

Press .

1

Playback

Saving Frequently Used Settings
(Quick Select Function)

This function allows you to save all the settings shown in step

1. When frequently used settings are saved, they can easily be
set again the next time you want to use them. This function also
allows you to always enjoy the same playback environment.

• Three sets of settings can be saved.

MAIN ZONE settings

Saving the settings

n Naming Quick Select settings

“Quick Select Name” (vpage 33).

ZONE2 settings

It is also possible to save three settings for ZONE2.

Saving the settings

Set the remote control unit’s

1

device selector switches as
shown on right.

Front

Press ui to select the speaker.

The speaker that can be set switches each

2

time one of the buttons is pressed.

Press o p to adjust the volume.

3

b In the case of a subwoofer, reducing the volume when it is at “–12

dB” will change the setting to “OFF” (none).

If headphones are plugged in, the headphones settings screen
appears.

Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers
(Fader Function)

This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front (Front
speaker / center speaker / Front Height speaker) or rear (Surround speaker /
Surround Back speaker) speakers at once.

Use or i to select “Fader”, then select the item

1

to be adjusting using o or p.

Press o p to adjust the volume of the speakers.

2

Set the items below to the settings you want to save.

1

q Input source (vpage 40)

w Input Mode (vpage 37)
e Surround Mode (vpage 44)
r Audyssey Settings (MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ™, Dynamic

Volume™) (vpage 48)
t Front Speaker Setup (vpage 29)
y Volume setting (vpage 40)
u Video select (vpage 36)

Press and hold the desired until “Memory”

2

appears on the display.

The current settings will be memorized.

GQuick Select DefaultsH

Input Source Volume

Quick Select 1 DVD –40 dB
Quick Select 2 SAT/CBL –40 dB
Quick Select 3 VCR/iPod –40 dB

Front

Calling the settings out

Front

Press the at which the
settings you want to call out are saved.

 Perform steps 1 and 2 under “MAIN ZONE

2

settings”.

Various Memory Functions

Personal Memory Plus Function

This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, HDMI
output mode, MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, audio delay
etc.) last selected for the individual input sources.

The surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the
different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes.

Last Function Memory

This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode
was set.
When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they
were directly before the standby mode was set.

Backup Memory

The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the power
is turned off or the power cord is disconnected.

• The fader function does not affect the subwoofer.

• The fader can be adjusted until the volume of the speaker adjusted
to the lowest value is –12 dB.

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NOTE

Input sources stored with the quick select function cannot be selected
if they have been deleted at menu “Source Delete” (vpage 32). In
this case, store them again.

Playing 2-Channel Sound in ZONE2 (Multizone Function)

w q w q

(L) (R)

R

L

R

L

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2-channel sound can be played in rooms other than the MAIN
ZONE where multichannel sound is played.
There are two methods to do this, as described below. Choose
one of the methods.

q ZONE2 playback by speaker output
wZONE2 playback by audio output (PRE OUT) (using an

external amplifier))

q ZONE2 Playback by Speaker

Output

With the Amp Assign function, Zone 2 audio signals are output from
the AVR-890's SURR BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

Preparations

Connecting and setting the speakers

Connecting the speakersn

w ZONE2 Playback by Audio

Output

The audio signals connected to the AVR-890’s ZONE2 output terminals
(ZONE2 OUT) are output to the ZONE2’s amplifier and played with that
amplifier.

Connection (ZONE2)

MAIN ZONE

AVR-890

ZONE2

Playback

The operation is the same for “q ZONE2 playback by speaker
output” and “w ZONE2 playback by audio output”.

Set the remote control unit’s

1

“device selector switches” as
shown on right.

 Turn on the AVR-890’s power.

2

(vpage 19 “Turning the Power On”)

 Press to turn on the ZONE2 power.

When the power turns on, the “ ” indicator lights on the

3

display.

b The power can be turned on by pressing the one of

while in the standby mode.

 Use the input source selector to choose the input

4

source.

The selected input source is shown on the display.

NOTE

When “SOURCE” is selected for the input source, the sound being
played in the MAIN ZONE is played. No sound is output if a digital
audio input source is being played in the MAIN ZONE.

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Necessary settings

n

Set the AMP ASSIGN mode to “ZONE2”.

•

“Amp Assign” (vpage 27)
Perform the settings at “ZONE2 Setup”.

•

“Making the ZONE2 settings” (vpage 31)

Adjust the volume on the connected amplifier.

•
Also be sure to read the operating instructions of the connected

•
devices.

NOTE

• We recommend using high quality pin-plug cables for audio
connections in order to prevent noise.

• It is not possible to play the digital audio signals input from the
HDMI, COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminals in ZONE2. Play using analog
connections (in stereo).

Adjusting the volume (for “q ZONE2 playback by
speaker output”)

Use

GVariable rangeH

b The volume can be adjusted up to the level set at “Vol. Limit”

(vpage 31).

b The volume display is the display set at “Volume Display”

(vpage 31).

For “w ZONE2 playback by audio output”, adjust the volume on the
connected amplifier.

to adjust the volume.

– – – –80dB(1)

–40dB(41)

~

+18dB(99)

~

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Operating the Connected Devices by Remote Control Unit

Registering Preset Codes

DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting
the preset memory.

Switch .

1

MAIN/TV

DEVICE

Set to the component to be registered.

2

DVD/HDP

DVR/VCR

Remote Control

SAT/CBL

Press and at the same

3

time.

The indicator starts flashing.

Press ~ and input the 3-

4

digit number of the brand of the
component to be preset. The numbers
are shown in the Preset Code Table

(vEnd of this manual).

: To register a TV

: To operate a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player,

Digital video recorder, video deck, satellite
receiver, cable TV or CD player

TV

: TV

: DVD player or Blu-ray disc player

: Digital video recorder or video deck

: Satellite receiver or cable TV

CD

: CD player

Rear

Operating Registered Devices

Switch .

1

MAIN/TV

DEVICE

: To operate the TV or iPod

: To operate a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player,

Digital video recorder, video deck, satellite
receiver, cable TV or CD player

Set to the component you want to operate.

2

MAIN

DVD/HDP

DVR/VCR

SAT/CBL

Operate the component.

: iPod

TV

: TV

: DVD player or Blu-ray disc player

: DVD recorder or video deck

: Satellite receiver or cable TV

CD

: CD player

3

b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.

NOTE

Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot
be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed in the list
of preset codes.

iPod

Front

Front

DEVICE SELECT

1
2

MEMORY

TU/PAGE

8 9

uio p

ENTER Enter

3

SEARCH

RETURN Return

z

1 : This operation is possible when using a

DENON ASD-3N or ASD-3W Control Dock
for iPod.

z

2 : This operation is possible when using a

DENON ASD-1R or ASD-11R Control Dock
for iPod.

Browse/Remote

mode switching

Play / Pause

MEMORYz1

Page up/down z1

Auto search

Cursor

Press and

hold

Stop

(cue)

Pause

Once

Page search

mode switching

z

2

To store the codes of another component in the

5

memory, repeat steps 1 to 4.

• Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code.
Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and
verify correct operation.

• VDP (Video Disc Player) can be preset when is set to “DVD/
HDP”.

• The preset memory can be set for one component only among the
following: DVD/HDP, DVR/VCR and SAT/CABLE.

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TV

Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player

Operating Registered Devices

Digital Video Recorder / Video Deck

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Front

DEVICE SELECT

ON/SOURCE Power on / Standby

1 Play

3 Pause
2 Stop

6 7

CH + –

TV INPUT Switching the input

VOLUME df

MUTE TV MUTE

MENU Calling out the menus

Front Front Front

uio p

ENTER Enter setting
SETUP Setup

RETURN Return

(fast-reverse / fast-forward)

z

z

z

Manual search

z

Channel

d : TV Volume (+)
f : TV Volume (–)

Cursor operation

z

Rear

1 ~ 12 Channels

Defau

lt setting

(Preset code)

Special Remarks

z

: When the punch through function

(vpage 57) is set, this functions as the
button for the device for which punch
through is set.

HITACHI

(014)

q

Front

DEVICE SELECT

POWER OFF Power off

ON/SOURCE Power on or Power on / Standby

1
2

SHIFT, 3

BD Player DVD Player

SKIP +

6 7

8 9

MENU Calling out the menus

uio p

ENTER Enter setting
SETUP Setup

RETURN Return

SOURCE SELECT /

TOP MENU

(fast-reverse / fast-forward)

Calling out the top menus

Play

Stop

Pause

– Disc skip

Manual search

Auto search (cue)

Cursor operation

Rear

0 ~ 9, +10 Number input / Track selection

Defau

lt setting

(Preset code)

Special Remarks

＊ : The initial setting of Preset code is 111 (DVD Player).

BD Player DVD Player

DENON

(121)

q, w

DENON

＊

(111)

Front

DEVICE SELECT

ON/SOURCE Power on / Standby

1

2

SHIFT, 3

6 7

CH + –
MENU Calling out the menus

uio p

ENTER Enter setting
SETUP Setup

RETURN Return

(fast-reverse / fast-forward)

Play

Stop

Pause

Manual search

Switch

channels (+, –)

Cursor operation

Rear

0 ~ 9, +10

Defau

lt setting

(Preset code)

Special Remarks

C

hannel

HITACHI

(008)

q, w

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s

SpecificationsMulti-ZoneSettings

Rear Rear Rear

【Special Remarks】

q Only one device can be set in the preset memory for each mode.
When a new preset code is registered, the existing code is automatically erased.

w For some brands, the DVD remote control buttons may have different function names.

Check beforehand.

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Satellite receiver/Cable TV

Remote Control

Front Front

Front

DEVICE SELECT

ON/SOURCE Power on / Standby

1 Play
3 Pause
2 Stop

6 7

CH + –

uio p

ENTER Enter setting

MENU

SETUP

RETURN Return

(fast-reverse / fast-forward)

Calling out the menus

z

z

z

Manual search

z

Channel

Cursor operation

Setup

z

Rear

0 ~ 9, +10 Channels

Satellite

Defau

lt setting

(Preset code)

Special Remarks

z

: When the punch through function

(vpage 57) is set, this functions as the
button for the device for which punch
through is set.

Receiver

–

Cable TV

ABC
(009)

q

Operating Registered Devices

CD Player

Front

DEVICE SELECT

POWER OFF Power off

ON/SOURCE Power on or Power on / Standby

1
2

SHIFT, 3

SKIP + Disc skip +

6 7

8 9

(fast-reverse / fast-forward)

Rear

0 ~ 9, +10 Number input / Track selection

Defau

lt setting

(Preset code)

Special Remarks

Play

Stop

Pause

Manual search

Auto search (cue)

DENON

(111)

q

Assigning buttons that are Not
Used to Operate Other Devices
(Punch Through Function)

The Blu-ray disc Player/DVD player, Digital Video recorder, video deck,
or CD player can be operated as described below even when
is set to the “SAT/CBL” or “TV” position.

• Play • Stop • Pause

• fast-forward • fast-reverse • Auto Search

Switch .

1

MAIN/TV

DEVICE

Switch .

2

SAT/CBL

Press and at the same time.

3

The indicator starts flashing.

Refer to the table below and input the number

4

corresponding to the device to be assigned.

iPod, Tuner

CD Player

: Assigning TV buttons to operate other devices

: Assigning satellite receiver or cable TV buttons to

operate other devices

: Assigning TV buttons to operate other devices

TV

: Assigning satellite receiver or cable TV buttons to

operate other devices

Device to be assigned Numbers

Rear

Rear Rear

【Special Remarks】

q Only one device can be set in the preset memory for each mode.
When a new preset code is registered, the existing code is automatically erased.

w For some brands, the DVD remote control buttons may have different function names. Check beforehand.

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Blu-ray Disc Player / DVD Player

DVD Recorder, Video Deck

No setting

This is set to “No setting” upon purchase.

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Getting Started

Surround

The AVR-890 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that
lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the
same sense of presence as in a movie theater.

Dolby Surround

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby
Laboratories.
A total of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels (“FL” , “FR” and
“C”), 2 surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” channel for
low frequencies.
Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic
sound field with a “three-dimensional” feeling (sense of distance,
movement and positioning) is achieved.
A real, overpowering sense of presence is achieved when playing
movie sources in AV rooms as well.

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is
compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also
improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance. It
is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby Digital, so it offers
greater flexibility in response to the source signal and the conditions
of the playback equipment.

Dolby Pro Logic g

Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby
Laboratories.
Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5-channels to
achieve an excellent surround effect.
The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band
signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater)
to create a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a rich sense of
presence for all stereo sources.

Dolby Pro Logic gx

Dolby Pro Logic gx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic
g matrix decoding technology.

Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are decoded to achieve a natural
sound with up to 7.1-channels.
There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema”
suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimized for playing
games.

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format proposed by Dolby
Laboratories that allows users to enjoy in their homes the “DOLBY
DIGITAL SURROUND EX” audio format jointly developed by Dolby
Laboratories and Lucas Films.
The 6.1 channels of sound, including surround back channels, provide
improved sound positioning and expression of space.

Dolby Pro Logic gz

Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Home Entertainment
through the addition of a pair of front height channels. Compatible with
stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 content, Dolby Pro Logic gz provides enhanced
spaciousness, depth and dimension to movies, concert video and
videogame playback while maintaining the full integrity of the source
mix.

Dolby Pro Logic gz identifies and decodes spatial cues that occur
naturally in all content, directing this information to the front height
channels, complementing the performance of left and right surround
sound speakers. Content that is encoded with Dolby Pro Logic
gz height channel information can be even more revealing, with
perceptually discrete height channel information bringing an exciting
new dimension to home entertainment. Dolby Pro Logic gz, with
front height channels is also an ideal alternative for households that
cannot support the placement of back surround speakers of a typical

7.1 channel system but may have bookshelf space available to support
the addition of height speakers.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

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Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology developed by Dolby
Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to faithfully reproduce
the sound of the studio master.
This format is compatible with a maximum sampling frequency of 96
kHz and up to 7.1-channels, so it is used for applications particularly
prioritizing sound quality.

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DTS Surround

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS,
Inc., compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz and up
to 5.1-channels of digital discrete surround sound.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the
conventional DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible
with sampling frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels
of discrete digital sound. High data bit rate performance provides
high quality sound. This format is fully compatible with conventional
products, including conventional DTS digital surround 5.1-channel
data.

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio is DTS, Inc’s lossless audio format compatible
with up to 96 kHz/7.1-channels. The lossless audio coding technology
faithfully reproduces the sound of the studio master. It is fully
compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS
digital surround 5.1-channel data.

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality
playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24
bit quantization on DVD-Video.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS
logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks
of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Audyssey

Audyssey MultEQ

Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any
audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every
listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements,
MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both
time and frequency response problems in the listening area and also
performs a fully automated surround system setup.

®

Surround

Audyssey 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.

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S.
and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® is a registered
trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is a
trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey Dynamic Volume™

is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.

DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1

DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format
adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound.
Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible
according to the decoder.

DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format
inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround
sound through matrix encoding. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel
audio signals is also possible according to the decoder.

DTS NEO:6™ Surround

DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1­channel surround playback with 2-channel sources. It includes “DTS
NEO:6 Cinema” suited for playing movies and “DTS NEO:6 Music”
uited for playing music.

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Audyssey 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.

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Surround

Surround Modes and Parameters

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Surround mode

Front L/R Center

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT
STEREO
EXT. IN
MULTI CH IN
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D D A D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema) A A A A S (Auto)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S D D A A D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE2) S (Cinema) A A A A S (Auto)
DTS NEO:6
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz S D D A D D S (OFF) A A A S (OFF) A A A A A A
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus
DOLBY TrueHD
DTS SURROUND
DTS 96/24
DTS-HD
5CH/7CH STEREO
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL

S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A A A A A A A S S (Auto)
S D D D A D A S (0dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A A
S A A A A D S (OFF) S (0dB) A A A A A A A A S (Auto)
S D D D A D A A A A A A A A A A A
S D D D A D A S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A

S D D D A D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema) A A A A A

S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A S (Auto)
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A A A A A A
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A A A S (30 ms) A A
S A A A A D S (OFF) S ( 0dB) A A A A A A A A A

S : Signal / Adjustable
A : No signal / Not adjustable
D : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting

Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

Surround

L/R

Surround

Back L/R

Front Height

L/R

Subwoofer

D. Comp

S : Signal / Adjustable
A : No signal / Not adjustable

NOTE1 : This parameter is available when the menu “Mode” (
NOTE2 : This parameter is available when the menu “Mode” (

NOTE:

z

1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.

z

2 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM (multi ch).

z

3 : When playing Dolby TrueHD signal.

LFE

z

1

AFDM

z

2

z

1

Surround

Back

Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size

S (Medium)
S (Medium)
S (Medium)
S (Medium)

vpage 46) is set to “Cinema”.

vpage 46) is set to “Cinema” or “PL”.

Effect

Delay Time Subwoofer

Level

S (10) A A A
S (10) A A A
S (10) A A A
S (10) A A A

DRC

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3

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Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

Surround mode

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT
STEREO
EXT. IN
MULTI CH IN
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
DTS NEO:6
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus
DOLBY TrueHD
DTS SURROUND
DTS-96/24
DTS-HD
5CH/7CH STEREO
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME

Information

MATRIX
VIRTUAL

PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only

Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image Subwoofer ATT

A A A A A A A A A A
A A A A A A A A A A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A S A A A A A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A

A A A S (0.3) A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (NOTE3) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

S : Adjustable
A : Not adjustable

NOTE3 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB
NOTE4 : Cannot be set when the “Dynamic EQ” (
NOTE5 : Cannot be set when the “MultEQ” (
NOTE6 : Cannot be set when the “Dynamic EQ” (
NOTE7 : “RESTORER” can be set for analog or PCM 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz input signals.

NEO:6 MUSIC

mode only

vpage 49) setting is “ON”.

vpage 48) setting is “OFF”.

vpage 49) setting is “OFF”.

EXT. IN only

Tone Control

(NOTE4)

MultEQ

Dynamic EQ

(NOTE5)

Dynamic

(NOTE6)

Volume

Surround

RESTORER

(NOTE7)

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Getting Started

Button

Input signals

PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL

Surround mode

Note

ANALOG

Linear

PCM

(multi ch)

Linear

PCM
(2ch)

DTS-HD

Master

Audio

DTS-HD

High

Resolution

Audio

DTS ES
DSCRT

(With Flag)

DTS ES

MTRX

(With Flag)

DTS

(5.1ch)

DTS

96/24

DOLBY
TrueHD

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Plus

DOLBY

DIGITAL

EX (With

Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL EX

(With no

Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(5.1/5/4ch)

STANDARD

DTS SURROUND

DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD HI RES
DTS ES DSCRT6.1
DTS ES MTRX6.1
DTS SURROUND
DTS 96/24
DTS (–HD) + PLgx CINEMA
DTS (–HD) + PLgx MUSIC
DTS (–HD) + PLgz
DTS (–HD) + NEO:6
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC

z1 z

z1 z

z2 z

z1 z

z1 z

z1 z

A A A F A A A A A A A A A A A A
A A A A F A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A A A A A F D A A A A A A A A A A

3

A A A A A A F D A A A A A A A A A
A A A A A S S F A A A A A A A A
A A A A A A A A F A A A A A A A

3

A A A S S S S S S A A A A A A A

3

A A A S S S S S S A A A A A A A

4

A A A S S S S S S A A A A A A A

3

A A A S S A S S S A A A A A A A
S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY TrueHD
DOLBY DIGITAL+
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY (D+) (HD) +EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY (D) (D+) (HD) +PLgz
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g

z

z1 z

z1 z

z2 z

z1 z

z1 z

z

z

z

z

A A A A A A A A A F A A A A A A

A A A A A A A A A A F A A A A A

3

A A A A A A A A A A A S S S S A

3

A A A A A A A A A S S A A A A A

A A A A A A A A A A A S F F F A

3

A A A A A A A A A S S F D S S S A

3

A A A A A A A A A S S S S S S A

4

A A A A A A A A A S S S S S S A

3

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

3

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

3

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

4

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC

NOTE:

z

1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”.

z

2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1sp” or “None”.

z

3: Can be set when “Amp Assign” is set to “Normal”.

z

4: Not selectable when “Amp Assign” is set to anything other than “Front Height”.

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S

F : Mode selectable in initial status
D : Mode fixed when “AFDM” is “ON”
S : Selectable mode
A : Non-selectable mode

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(4/3ch)

DOLBY

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DIGITAL

(2ch)

Information

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Information

Button

Surround mode

STANDARD

MULTI CH IN

MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC
MULTI IN + PLgz
MULTI IN + Dolby EX
MULTI CH IN 7.1

DIRECT

DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC
M DIRECT + PLgz
M DIRECT + Dolby EX
M DIRECT 7.1

PURE DIRECT

PURE DIRECT
MULTI CH PURE DIRECT
M PURE D + PLgx CINEMA
M PURE D + PLgx MUSIC
M PURE D + PLgz
M PURE D + Dolby EX
M CH PURE DIRECT 7.1

DSP SIMULATION

5CH/7CH STEREO
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL

STEREO

STEREO

Note

z2 z

z1 z

z1 z

z1 z

z

z2 z

z1z

z1z

z1 z

z

z2 z

z1 z

z1 z

z1 z

z

z

Input signals

PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL

ANALOG

Linear

PCM

(multi ch)

Linear

PCM
(2ch)

DTS-HD

Master

Audio

DTS-HD

High

Resolution

Audio

DTS ES
DSCRT

(With Flag)

DTS ES

MTRX

(With Flag)

DTS

(5.1ch)

DTS

96/24

DOLBY
TrueHD

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Plus

DOLBY

DIGITAL

EX (With

Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

EX (With

no Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(5.1/5/4ch)

A F A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

5

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A F D (7.1) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

S A S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

5

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S (7.1) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

S A S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

5

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

3

A S (7.1) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

4

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 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 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 S S S
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

F S F S S S S S S S S S S S S S

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(4/3ch)

Surround

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(2ch)

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NOTE :

z

1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”.

z

2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1sp” or “None”.

z

3: Can be set when “Amp Assign” is set to “Normal”.

z

4: If the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.

z

5: Not selectable when “Amp Assign” is set to anything other than “Front Height”.

F : Mode selectable in initial status
D : Mode fixed when “AFDM” is “ON”
S : Selectable mode
A : Non-selectable mode

Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output

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Video Convert

ON/OFF

ON
ON
ON

ON
ON

ON
ON

HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO

A A A A A A A A
A A A S

A A S A
A A S S

A S (1080p) A A
A S (1080i ~ 480p) A A

A S (480i/576i) A A
A S (1080p) A S A

ON z1 A S (1080p) A S

ON
ON
ON

A S (1080i ~ 480p) A S A
A S (480i/576i) A S
A S (1080p) S A

ON z1 A S (1080p) S A A S (S-VIDEO) S (S-VIDEO) S (S-VIDEO)

ON
ON
ON

A S (1080i ~ 480p) S A
A S (480i/576i) S A
A S (1080p) S S

ON z1 A S (1080p) S S A S (S-VIDEO) S (S-VIDEO) S (S-VIDEO)

ON
ON
ON

ON
ON
ON

ON
ON
ON

ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

S : Video signal input present
A : No video signal input

A S (1080i ~ 480p) S S
A S (480i/576i) S S

S A A A
S A A S
S A S A
S A S S
S S A A
S S A S
S S S A
S S S S

A A A S
A A S A
A A S S
A S A A
A S A S
A S S A

A S S S
S A A A
S A A S
S A S A
S A S S
S S A A
S S A S
S S S A
S S S S

z1 : When no HDMI monitor is connected or the HDMI monitor’s power is

not on

The main zone video conversion function is compatible with the following

•
formats: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL -N, PAL -M and PAL -60.
When SECAM signals of video input are up-converted, the signals are

•
output in PAL format from the S-Video and Video connectors.
The GUI menu display cannot be superimposed when x.v.Color signals

•
and computer’s resolution (e.g. VGA) are input.

Input Signals Output Signals GUI menu displayed

Only the GUI menu is displayed

VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

A A

COMPONENT COMPONENT

S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) z3 A (VIDEO) z3 A (VIDEO) z3

S (S-VIDEO) A (S-VIDEO) z3 A (S-VIDEO) z3 A (S-VIDEO) z3

A (COMPONENT) z2 A z2 A z2

S (COMPONENT)

A (COMPONENT)z3

A (COMPONENT) z3 A (COMPONENT) z3

A (COMPONENT) A A (VIDEO)

VIDEO

COMPONENT COMPONENT

COMPONENT COMPONENT

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENT COMPONENT

VIDEO

A S (VIDEO) S (VIDEO) S (VIDEO)

S (COMPONENT)

A (COMPONENT) z3

A (COMPONENT) z3 A (COMPONENT) z3

A (COMPONENT) A (S-VIDEO) A (S-VIDEO)

S (COMPONENT)

A (COMPONENT) z3

A (S-VIDEO) A (S-VIDEO)

A (COMPONENT) z3 A (COMPONENT) z3

A (COMPONENT) A (S-VIDEO) A (S-VIDEO)

HDMI

A

HDMI

A

COMPONENT

A

COMPONENT

A

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENT COMPONENT

A

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

A

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

A

S-VIDEO

A

S-VIDEO

A

S-VIDEO

A

S-VIDEO

A

VIDEO

A

VIDEO

VIDEO

A

VIDEO

A

VIDEO

A

VIDEO

A

VIDEO

A

VIDEO

A

VIDEO

A

VIDEO

S (COMPONENT) A (COMPONENT) z3

A z2

S (HDMI)

A (COMPONENT) z2

Only the GUI menu

is displayed

A (S-VIDEO) A (S-VIDEO)

A (COMPONENT) z3 A (COMPONENT) z3

A (S-VIDEO) z2 A (S-VIDEO) z2

A (S-VIDEO) z2 A (S-VIDEO) z2

A z2

S ( ) : Superimposed on the picture indicated in ( ).

A ( ) : Only the picture in ( ) is output.
A : Neither the picture nor the GUI menu is output.

z2 : Only the GUI menu is displayed when no HDMI monitor is connected or the HDMI

monitor’s power is not on.

z3 : When no HDMI monitor is connected or the HDMI monitor’s power is “OFF”, the

GUI menu is superimposed on the picture indicated in ( ).

A A

A A (VIDEO)

A z2

A z2

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A z2

A (VIDEO) z2

A z2

A (VIDEO) z2

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Troubleshooting

If a problem should arise, first check the following:

1. Are the connections correct?

2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?

3. Are the other components operating properly?

If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,
there may be a malfunction.
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

GGeneralH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Set does not
operate properly.

Power does not

Multi-ZoneSettings

turn on, or turns
off directly after it
was turned on.

No sound is
produced from
speakers.

Troubleshooting

Display is off. • The “Dimmer” setting is set to

“DOLBY DIGITAL”
indicator does not
appear on display.

• External noise or interference is
causing the set to malfunction.

• Connection of the power cord is
faulty.

• Connection with the input
devices or connection of the
speaker cables is faulty.

• Device you want to play and set
input source do not match.

• Master volume is turned too
low.

• Mute mode is set.

• Headphones are connected.

• No digital signals are being
input.

• The connectors to which the
digital inputs are assigned and
the settable input modes do not
match.

“OFF”.

• The PURE DIRECT mode is set.

• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s
digital audio output setting is not
proper.

• Reset the microprocessor. 68

• Check the insertion of the power
cord plug.

• Check the connections.

• Select an appropriate input
source.

• Adjust the master volume to an
appropriate level.

• Cancel the mute mode.

• Disconnect the headphones.

• Select an input source for which
the digital input setting has been
made.

• Set the input mode.

• Set to something other than
“OFF”.

• Set a surround mode other than
the PURE DIRECT mode.

• Check the Blu-ray Disc player /
DVD player’s audio output setting.
For details, read the Blu-ray Disc
player / DVD player’s operating
instructions.

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19, 40

40

44
44
35

37

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Power switches
off suddenly while
you are using
the AVR-890, the
power indicator
will flash in red
at intervals of
approximately 2
seconds.

Power switches
off suddenly while
you are using
the AVR-890, the
power indicator
will flash red
at intervals of
approximately 0.5
seconds.

Even applying
power, the power
display flashes
red at intervals of
approximately 0.5
seconds.

Set does not work
properly when
remote control
unit operated.

• The protection circuit will be
activated depending upon the
temperature rise in the internal
parts of the unit.

• Use speakers having impedance
less than that specified.

• If speaker cable core wires touch
each other or the core wires
become disconnected from their
terminals, the protection circuit
will be activated in the event of
core wires coming into contact
with the AVR-890 rear panel.

• The AVR-890 amplifier circuit has
failed.

• Batteries are worn.

• You are operating outside of the
specified range.

• Obstacle between main unit and
remote control unit.

• The batteries are not inserted in
the proper direction, as indicated
by the polarity marks in the
battery compartment.

• The set’s remote control sensor
is exposed to strong light (direct
sunlight, inverter type fluorescent
bulb light, etc.).

• Settings do not match the remote
control unit’s DEVICE SELECT
switch.

• Please switch off power at once,
and re-apply the power after
the body temperature has fallen
sufficiently.

• Please re-install AVR-890 in a
place having good ventilation.

• Please use speakers which have
the specified impedance.

• Unplug the power cord, then
after twisting the core wires
together tightly again, or effecting
termination treatments etc,
please reconnect once again.

• Switch off the power and please
contact the DENON service
adviser.

• Replace with new batteries.

• Operate within the specified
range.

• Remove the obstacle.

• Insert the batteries in the
proper direction, following the
polarity marks in the battery
compartment.

• Move the set to a place in which
the remote control sensor will
not be exposed to strong light.

• Match the settings to the remote
control unit’s DEVICE SELECT
switch.

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11

11

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3

3

3

3

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GAudioH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

No sound is
produced from
center speaker.

No sound
is produced
from surround
speakers.

No sound is
produced from
surround back
speaker.

No sound is
produced from
subwoofer.

DTS sound is not
output.

HDMI audio
signals are not
output from
speakers.

No sound is
output from
the monitor
connected
with HDMI
connections.

• You are playing a monaural source
(TV, etc.) in the “STANDARD”
(Dolby/DTS Surround) mode.

• The surround mode is set to
“STEREO”, “DIRECT” or “PURE
DIRECT”.

• The surround back speaker’s
power amplifier is assigned to a
different channel.

• “S.Back” setting is set to
“None”.

• The “Audio/Video Adjust”
– “Audio Adjust” – “Surround
Back” settings are “OFF”.

• Surround mode not set to a mode
for 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback.

• Subwoofer’s power not turned
on.

• The “Subwoofer” setting at
“Speaker Config.” is set to “No”.

• The subwoofer is not properly
connected.

• The subwoofer’s volume is
turned off.

• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s
audio output setting is not set to
bitstream.

• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player is
not compatible with DTS sound
playback.

• The AVR-890’s “Decode Mode”
setting is set to “PCM”.

• The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI
Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out”
setting is set to “TV”.

• The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI
Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out”
setting is set to “Amp”.

• The mode is set to something
other than “STANDARD” (Dolby/
DTS Surround).

• Set to a surround playback
mode.

• Check the setting and change it
as necessary.

• Set to something other than
“None”.

• Please set “Audio/Video Adjust”
– “Audio Adjust” – “Surround
Back” to settings other than
“OFF”.

• Select a surround playback
mode.

• Turn on the subwoofer’s power.

• Set to “Yes”.

• Check the connections.

• Adjust the subwoofer’s volume
to an appropriate level.

• Set the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD
player. For details, refer to the
Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s
operating instructions.

• Use a DTS-compatible player.

• Set to the “Auto” or “DTS”
mode.

• Set to “Amp”. 30

• Set to “TV”. 30

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45, 46

27

28

47

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Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD, Dolby
Digital Plus audio
is not output.

GVideoH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

No picture
appears.

Picture cannot be
recorded.

DVDs cannot be
copied on a DVR.

The menu screen
and status
indicators are not
displayed.

• HDMI is not connected.

• Blu-ray Disc player’s audio output
setting is not set to bitstream.

• Blu-ray Disc player is not
compatible with DTS sound
playback.

• The connections between the
AVR-890 and monitor are faulty.

• The monitor’s input setting is
wrong.

• PURE DIRECT mode is set.

• The player is connected using
the component input connectors,
the monitor is connected
using the video (yellow) output
connectors.

• Input source does not match
recorder’s video connection
connector (video).

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• “OFF” is displayed for the
status.

• The main volume display is
“OFF”.

• The display during tuner operation
is “OFF”.

• The display during iPod operation
is “OFF”.

• Connect the HDMI.

• Set the Blu-ray Disc player. For
details, refer to the Blu-ray Disc
player’s operating instructions.

• Use a DTS-compatible player.

• Check the connections.

• Set properly.

• Cancel the PURE DIRECT mode.

• High definition (1080i/720p) and
progressive (480p/576p) video
signals are not down-converted.
Set the player to interlace
(480i/576i) signals.

• The video conversion function
does not work for the REC
OUT connectors. Match the
input source and recorder
connections.

• This is not a malfunction. Most
movie software includes copy
prevention signals and cannot be
copied.

• When viewing HDMI or
component video signals via the
AVR-890, the GUI menu appears
when the MENU button on the
main unit or the MENU button on
the remote control unit.

• Set “Manual Setup” – “Option
Setup” – “GUI” – “Text” to
“ON”.

• Set “Manual Setup” – “Option
Setup” – “GUI” – “Master
Volume” to “Top” or “Bottom”.

• Set when “Manual Setup” –
“GUI ” – “Tuner Information” is
not “OFF”.

• Set when “Manual Setup”
– “GUI” – “ iPod Information” is
not “OFF”.

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32

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GHDMIH

HDMI audio
signals are not
output from
speakers.

No picture
appears
with HDMI
connections.

No sound is
output from

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the monitor
connected
with HDMI
connections.

When performing
the following
operations on a
connected device,
AVR-890 has the
same operations.

⋅ Power ON/OFF
⋅ Switching audio

output devices

⋅ Adjust volume

Troubleshooting

⋅ Switch input

source

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

• The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI
Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out”
setting is set to “TV”.

• The connections to the HDMI
connectors are faulty.

• HDMI input setting is improper.

• The monitor is not compatible
with copyright protection
(HDCP).

• The HDMI format of the player
and monitor do not match.

• The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI
Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out”
setting is set to “Amp”.

• HDMI’s CEC function is
operating.

• Set to “Amp” 30

• Check the connections.

• Check the HDMI input setting.

• Connect a monitor that is
compatible with copyright
protection (HDCP).

• Match the HDMI format of the
player and monitor.

• Set to “TV”. 30

• Set “Manual Setup” – “HDMI
Setup” -– “HDMI Control” to
“OFF”.

When you only want to operate

the power on/off each device, set
“Power Off Control” to “OFF”.

12

35
12

12

30

GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

“CHECK SIRIUS
TUNER” is
displayed.

”ANTENNA
ERROR” is
displayed.

”NO SIGNAL” is
displayed.

”INVALID
CHANNEL” is
displayed.

”ACQUIRING
SIGNAL” is
displayed.

”Call SIRIUS”z
is displayed.

”SUBSCRIPTION
UPDATED” is
displayed.

”Enter Lock
Code [ ]” is
displayed.

z: After scroll displays “Call 888-539-

• The SiriusConnect Home Tuner
unit is not connected.

• The antenna is not connected. • Check that the connections are

• The signal cannot be received. • Reposition the antenna. –

• Channel is not present. • Select another channel. –

• The signal cannot be received.

• Displays while SiriusConnect
Home Tuner is connected.

• Channels are not subscribed to. • If you subscribe to the channel,

• While updating contract
information.

• Selected channels are locked. • Please insert pass word (4 digits)

....

” twice, displays “Call SIRIUS”.

• Check that the connections are
correct.

correct.

• Reposition your SiriusConnect
Home Tuner and Home Dock
antenna.

• Reposition your SiriusConnect
Home Tuner and Home Dock
antenna.

you can receive the channel.

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into “[ ]”.

17

17

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GiPodH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

iPod cannot be
played.

• The input source assigned to
“iPod Dock” is not selected.

• Cable is not properly connected.

• Control dock for iPod’s AC
adapter is not connected to
power outlet.

• Switch to the input source
assigned at “iPod Dock”.

• Reconnect.

• Plug the control dock for iPod’s
AC adapter into a power outlet.

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Restoring All the Settings to as They were at the
Time of Purchase (Resetting the Microprocessor)

Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed.

When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values.

Turn off the power using on the main unit.

1

Press while simultaneously pressing and on the main unit.

2

Once the display starts ashing at intervals of about 1 second, release the two

3

buttons.

If in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 second, start over from step 1.

Specifications

Audio section

n

• Power amplifier
Rated output:

105 W+
135 W+135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Center:
105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround:
105 W+105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
135 W+135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround Back:
105 W+105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
135 W+135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Output connectors: Front: A or B 6～16 Ω/ohms
A + B 12
Center, Surround, Surround Back / Amp Assign:

6～16 Ω/ohms

• Analog
Input sensitivity / Input impedance:
Frequency response:
S/N:

 Front (A, B):

105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)

～16 Ω/ohms

200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms
10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
100 dB (IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode)

ENGLISH

Video section

n

• Standard video connectors
Input / output level and impedance:
Frequency response:

• S-Video connectors
Input / output level and impedance:

C (color) signal — 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

Frequency response:

• Color component video connector
Input / output level and impedance:

P
P

Frequency response:

Tuner section [FM] [AM]

n

(note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10

Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 18 µV
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

23 µV (38.5 dBf)

S/N (IHF-A):

72 dB
Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.15 %
STEREO 0.3 %

General

n

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:

0.3 W (Standby)

Maximum external dimensions:
Weight: 11.3 kg (24 lbs 14.6 oz)

Remote control unit (RC-1117)

n

Batteries: R6/AA Type (two batteries)
Maximum external dimensions:
Weight: 184 g (Approx 6.5 oz) (including batteries)

z For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB

Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)

Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

B / CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
R / CR signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

5 Hz ~ 60 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)

-15

W)

1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)

77 dB

6.0 A

434 (W) x 171 (H) x 377 (D) mm (17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 14-27/32”)

52 (W) x 243 (H) x 21 (D) mm (2-3/64” x 9-9/16” x 53/64”)

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Multi-ZoneSettings

Troubleshooting

Specifications

8

List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés

DEVICE SELECT : TV

Television

3M 100
Addison 163

A

Admiral 033, 044, 050, 141
Advent 130
Adventura 041
Aiko 138
Akai 018, 019, 034, 119, 137, 151
Albatron 127, 131
Alleron 039
America Action 139
Ampro 129
Amtron 038
Anam 139
Anam National 035, 038
AOC 030, 036, 079, 137 151, 154
Apex 048, 062
Apex Digital 174
Audiovox 038, 067, 071, 138, 139, 140
Aventura 029
Axion 120
Bang & Olufsen 146

B

Barco 020
Baur 034
Belcor 030
Bell & Howell 033
Benq 089, 135
Blue Sky 020
Bradford 038, 139
Brillian 145
Brockwood 030
Broksonic 050, 139, 141
byd:sign 123
Candle 037, 041, 137, 151

C

Carnivale 137, 151
Carver 155
CCE 147, 152
Celebrity 034
Celera 048
Changhong 048
Ching Tai 163
Chun Yun 157, 163, 169, 173
Chung Hsin 160, 169

Citizen

Clarion 139
Coby 074

037, 038, 049, 137, 138,
151, 153, 156

Contec 139
Contec/Cony 038
Craig 038, 139
Crosley 049, 155
Crown 038, 139, 153
CTX 082

Curtis Mathes

CXC 038, 139
Cytron 118
Daewoo 030, 036, 049, 138, 140, 153

D

Daytron 030
Dell 012, 032
Denon 143
DiamondVision 125
Dimensia 010
Disney 060
Dumont 013, 030

Durabrand

Dwin 044, 128
Electroband 034

E

Electrograph 142
Electrohome 034, 035, 050
Element 106

Emerson

Emprex 124
Envision 137, 151
Epson 080, 097
Erres 149
ESA 018, 029
Ether 158
Firstar 170

F

Fujitsu 037, 039, 077
Funai 029, 038, 039, 139
Furi 165
Futuretech 038, 139
Gateway 085, 142, 144

G

GE

GFM 027, 028
Gibralter 013, 030, 137, 151
Go Video 134
Goldstar 012, 030, 036, 137, 151
Gradiente 084
Grundig 152
Grunpy 038, 039, 139
Haier 107, 114, 136, 148

H

Hallmark 012
Hankook 158, 168, 169
Harman/Kardon 155

010, 019, 044, 137, 140,
143, 151, 153, 155, 156

012, 029, 050, 111, 136,
139, 141

012, 029, 030, 038, 039,
049, 050, 139, 141, 153

010, 012, 035, 040, 045,
055, 140

Harvard 038, 139
Havermy 044
Hello Kitty 140
Hewlett Packard 068
Hisense 087, 167, 174
Hitachi [014]z, 058, 103, 143, 181
HP 031
Hyundai 133
Ilo 090, 115, 117, 122

I

IMA 038
Infinity 155
InFocus 099
Initial 117
Innova 152
Insignia 029, 108, 109, 110
Janeil 041

J

JBL 155
JC Penney 010, 036, 037, 040
JCB 034
Jean 159, 163, 167, 170
Jinxing 161, 165, 167
JVC 023, 024, 025, 040, 050
Kawasho 034

K

Kaypani 154
KEC 139
Kenwood 030, 137, 151
Kioto 020, 155
KLH 048
Kloss Novabeam 038, 041
Kolin 166, 169
KTV 038, 137, 139, 147, 151, 153
LG 012, 030, 036, 127, 151

L

Logik 033
LXI 010, 012, 155
M & S 155

M

Magnasonic 049

Magnavox

Majestic 033
Marantz 046, 137, 151, 152, 155
Maxent 112, 142
Mediator 149
Megapower 127
Megatron 012, 143
Memorex 012, 029, 033, 036, 050, 141
MGA 012, 030, 036, 137, 151
Megatron 013, 040, 153
Mintek 117
Mitsubishi 012, 030, 036, 044, 057, 178
Monivision 127, 131

028, 037, 047, 054, 056,
137, 151, 155

Montgomery Ward 033
Motorola 035, 044
MTC 030, 036, 137, 151, 156
Multitech 038, 139, 147
NAD 012, 152

N

NEC 030, 035, 036, 081, 137, 151
Netsat 152
Net-TV 090, 142
Newave 163, 164, 168
Nikko 012, 137, 138, 151
Norcent 079, 174
Norwood Micro 090
Noshi 150
NTC 138
Olevia 064, 072, 078

O

Onwa 038, 139
Oppo 121
Optoma 098
Optonica 044
Orion 050, 141
Otto Versand 034

Panasonic

P

Penney

Philco

Philips

Philips Magnavox 020, 046, 047
Phonola 149
Pilot 030, 137, 151, 153
Pioneer 180, 184
Polaroid 030, 048, 075
Portland 030, 036, 138, 153
Prima 083, 130
Princeton 127
Prism 040
Proscan 010
Proton 012, 154
Protron 073
Proview 086, 106
Pulsar 013, 030
Pye 149
Quasar 035, 040

Q

Quelle 034
Radio Shack/

R

Realistic
Radiola 149

RadioShack 012, 030, 137, 139, 151, 153

RCA

Realistic 012, 030, 137, 139, 151, 153

007, 008, 009, 035, 040,
059, 069, 176
012, 030, 137, 150, 151,
153, 156
030, 035, 036, 037, 050,
137, 151, 155
020, 021, 022, 035, 037,
046, 066, 105, 149, 152,155

010, 038

010, 011, 030, 035, 036,
043, 045, 150, 156

Runco 013, 137, 151
Sampo 137, 142, 151, 153, 154

S

Samsung

Samsux 153
Sansui 050, 141
Sanyo 092
SBR 149
Sceptre 096
Scimitsu 030
Scotch 012
Scott 012, 030, 038, 039, 116, 139
Sears 010, 012, 029, 039, 088, 155
SEI 034

Sharp

Shen Ying 163
Sheng Chia 044, 164
Shogun 030
Signature 033
Simpson 037
Sinudyne 034
SKY 152
Skygiant 169

Sony

Soundesign 012, 037, 038, 039, 139
Sova 073
Sowa 162, 167
Squareview 029
SSS 030, 038, 139
Starlite 038, 139
Studio Experience 131
Superscan 044
Supre-Macy 041
Supreme 034
SVA 020, 113, 148, 174

Sylvania

Symphonic 029, 038, 139
Synco 157, 162, 163, 164, 168, 172
Syntax 072
Syntax-Brillian 072, 088
Tacico 163, 168

T

Tandy 044
Tatung 035, 090, 144, 159, 162, 167
Technics 040
Techview 132
Techwood 040
Teco 159, 164, 168

Teknika

012, 018, 019, 030, 036,
101, 102, 137, 147, 151,
152, 156

015, 016, 017, 044, 070,
153, 179, 183

000, 001, 002, 034, 052,
053, 175, 182

026, 027, 028, 029, 037,
063, 104, 137, 151, 155

030, 033, 036, 037, 038,
039, 138, 139, 153, 155, 156

PRESET CODE



Telefunken 019
TMK 012

Toshiba

Totevision 153
Trutech 091
Tuntex 158, 163
TVS 050, 141
US Logic 090

U

Vector Research 137, 151

V

Vidikron 155
Vidtech 012, 030, 036
Viewsonic 061, 076, 142
Viking 041
Viore 115
Vizio 061, 093, 094, 095, 126, 144

Wards

W

Westinghouse 061, 065, 140
White

Westinghouse
Yamaha 030, 036, 137, 151

Y

Yapshe 171

Zenith

Z

003, 004, 005, 006, 030,
051, 156, 177

010, 012, 030, 033, 036,
039, 137, 151, 155

049, 050, 141

012, 013, 014, 030, 033,
042, 050, 138, 141

TV/VCR Combination

RCA 011

R

Sylvania 026

S

TV/DVD Combination

Akai 119

A

Apex 062
Axion 120
Coby 074

C

Cytron 118
DiamondVision 125

D

Disney 060
GFM 028

G

Haier 114

H

Ilo 117

I

Initial 117
Insignia 108
LG 030

L

Mintek 117

M

Oppo 121

O

Panasonic 069

P

Philips 066
Polaroid 075
RCA 010

R

Sansui 051

S

Sharp 070
Sylvania 027, 063

Toshiba 005, 051

T

Westinghouse 065

W

TV/DVD/VCR Combination

Magnavox 028

M

Panasonic 059

P

Toshiba 006

T

DEVICE SELECT : DVD/HDP

Blu-ray Disc Player

Denon 121

D

DVD Player

Accele Vision 088

A

Accurian 146
Advent 131
Akai 098, 126
Alco 129
Allegro 142

Amphion
MediaWorks

AMW 117

Apex

Apple 109
Arrgo 043
Aspire 132
Astar 090
Audiovox 075, 129
Axion 099
Bang & Olufsen 137

B

Blaupunkt 136
Blue Parade 039
BOSS 089
Broksonic 061, 126

California Audio

C

Labs
Changhong 071, 153

CineVision 074, 142
Coby 050, 081
Curtis Mathes 143
CyberHome 029, 043, 151, 152, 155, 156
Cytron 097
Daewoo 057, 142

D

Denon 014, 070, [111]z, 112, 128
Desay 116
DiamondVision 124, 125
Disney 053, 063
Durabrand 144
Emerson 127, 138, 145

E

117

025, 026, 027, 028, 049,
059, 136

128

Enterprise 138
Epson 120
ESA 145
Fisher 139

F

Funai 145
Gateway 068, 154

G

GE 044, 054, 136
GFM 101
Go Video 012, 142
Gradiente 128
Greenhill 136
Haier 103

H

Harman/Kardon 082, 140
Hitachi 013
Hiteker 025
Ilo 096

I

Initial 096, 136
Insignia 055, 102, 145
Integra 039
Irradio 091
iSymphony 108
JBL 140

J

JVC 030, 031, 032, 033, 034
Kawasaki 129

K

Kenwood 080, 128
KLH 058, 129, 136
Koss 067, 134
Landel 147

L

Lasonic 141
Lenoxx 133, 144
LG 055, 076, 077, 095, 138, 142
Liquid Video 134
Liteon 068, 146
Magnavox 047, 062, 127, 135, 145

M

Memorex 053, 126
Microsoft 044
Mintek 096, 136
Mitsubishi 056
Nesa 136

N

Next Base 147
Nexxtech 115
Onkyo 071, 135

O

Oppo 100, 114
Optoma 122
Oritron 067, 134

Panasonic

P

Philips

Pioneer 039, 040, 041, 042, 087
Polaroid 028, 086
Proceed 025
Proscan 044

017, 018, 019, 020, 021,
022, 023, 024, 078, 083,
084, 085, 128, 135
007, 037, 038, 047, 052,
064, 073, 104, 135

Protron 119
Qwestar 067

Q

RCA 035, 036, 039, 044, 129, 136

R

Regent 133
Rio 142
Rowa 130
Sampo 148, 150

S

Samsung

Sansui 008, 126
Sanyo 126, 139
Sharp 051, 060, 079, 092, 093, 094
Shinsonic 096
Sonic Blue 142

Sony

Sungale 113
Superscan 127
Sylvania 046, 101, 123, 127, 145
Symphonic 038
Teac 129, 149, 157, 158

T

Technics 128
Theta Digital 039

Toshiba

Trutech 110
Urban Concepts 135

U

US Logic 096
Venturer 129

V

VocoStar 118
Westinghouse 072

W

Xbox 044

X

Yamaha 017, 128

Y

Zenith 055, 135, 138, 142

Z

011, 012, 013, 015, 016,
048, 128

000, 001, 002, 003, 004,
005, 006 ,045, 065, 066,
105, 106, 107

007, 008, 009, 010, 069,
126, 135

DVD/VCR Combination

Broksonic 061

B

CineVision 074

C

Go Video 012

G

Insignia 055

I

Panasonic 018, 019, 020

P

Samsung 012, 048

S

Sony 002, 003, 004, 005
Sylvania 046
Toshiba 007, 010

T

TV/DVD Combination

Akai 098

A

Apex 026
Audiovox 075
Axion 099
Coby 081

C

Cytron 097
DiamondVision 124

D

Disney 063
GFM 101

G

Haier 103

H

Ilo 096

I

Initial 096
Insignia 102
LG 077

L

Mintek 096

M

Oppo 100

O

Panasonic 078

P

Philips 073
Polaroid 086
RCA 035

R

Sansui 008

S

Sharp 079
Sylvania 046, 123
Toshiba 008, 101

T

Westinghouse 072

W

TV/DVD/VCR Combination

Magnavox 062

M

Panasonic 021

P

Toshiba 009

T

DEVICE SELECT : DVR/VCR

Digital Video Recorder

ABS 035

A

Alienware 035
Bang & Olufsen 079

B

CyberPower 035

C

Dell 035

D

DIRECTV

Dish Network 076
Dishpro 076
Echostar 076

E

Expressvu 076
Gateway 035

G

GOI 076
Hewlett Packard 035

H

HNS 072
Howard Computers 035
HP 035
HTS 076

Hughes Network
Systems

Humax 063
Hush 035

063, 065, 066, 067, 071,
073, 077

063, 065, 066, 067, 073

PRESET CODE



iBUYPOWER 035

I

JVC 063, 076

J

Linksys 035

L

Media Center PC 035

M

Microsoft 035
Mind 035
Niveus Media 035

N

Northgate 035
Panasonic 070

P

Philips 063, 065, 066, 067, 068, 072
Proscan 077
RCA 063, 065, 072, 077

R

ReplayTV 069
Samsung 065, 067, 072

S

Sonic Blue 069
Sony 035, 064, 074, 078
Stack 035
Systemax 035
Tagar Systems 035

T

Tivo

Toshiba 035, 075
Touch 035
UltimateTV 077

U

Viewsonic 035

V

Voodoo 035
ZT Group 035

Z

063, 064, 065, 068, 073,
074, 078

Video Cassette Recorder

ABS 035

A

Adventura 008, 033
Aiwa 008, 033
Akai 020
Alienware 035
American High 032
Asha 013, 030
Audio Dynamics 018
Audiovox 031
Beaumark 013, 030

B

Bell & Howell 029
Broksonic 056
Calix 031

C

Candle 030, 031
Canon 032
CineVision 058
Citizen 030, 031
Colortyme 018
Craig 013, 030, 031
Curtis Mathes 012, 018, 030, 032
Cybernex 013, 030
CyberPower 035

Daewoo 019, 033

D

Davidson 008
DBX 018
Dell 035
Denon 014
DIRECTV 061
Durabrand 025
Dynatech 008, 033
Electrohome 010, 031

E

Electrophonic 031
Emerson 008, 010, 021, 031, 032, 033
Fisher 029

F

Fuji 026, 032
Funai 008, 021, 033
Garrard 008, 033

G

Gateway 035
GE 012, 013, 030, 032
Go Video 013, 048
Goldstar 018, 031
Gradiente 008, 033
Harley Davidson 033

H

Harman/Kardon 018
Headquarter 029
Hewlett Packard 035
Hitachi [008]z, 014
Howard Computers 035
HP 035

Hughes Network
Systems

Humax 061
Hush 035
iBUYPOWER 035

I

Insignia 059
Instant Replay 032
JC Penney 018, 029, 030, 031, 032

J

JCL 032
JVC 016, 017, 018, 029
Kenwood 018, 029

K

Kodak 031, 032
LG 031

L

Linksys 035
Lloyd's 008, 033
LXI 031
Magnasonic 021

M

Magnavox 008, 021, 022, 025, 028, 032
Magnin 013, 031
Marantz 018, 029, 032
Marta 031
Matsushita 032
Media Center PC 035
MEI 032

Memorex

014, 061

008, 013, 025, 029, 030,
031, 032, 033, 062

MGA 010, 013
MGN Technology 013, 030
Microsoft 035
Mind 035
Minolta 014
Mitsubishi 010, 038
Motorola 032
MTC 008, 013, 030
Multitech 008, 030, 033
NEC 018, 029

N

Nikko 031
Niveus Media 035
Noblex 013, 030
Northgate 035
Olympus 032

O

Optimus 021, 031
Optonica 024
Orion 044, 062

Panasonic

P

Penney 013, 014
Pentax 014
Philco 032
Philips 024, 032, 041, 061
Philips Magnavox 041
Pilot 031
Profitronic 013
Pulsar 025
Quarter 029

Q

Quartz 029
Quasar 032
RadioShack 008, 024, 031

R

Radio Shack/
Realistic

Radix 031
Randex 031

RCA

Realistic

ReplayTV 060
Ricavision 035
Runco 025

Samsung

S

Sanky 025
Sansui 008, 044, 062
Sanyo 013, 029, 030
Scott 010, 019
Sears 008, 014, 029, 031, 032
Sharp 023, 024, 042
Shogun 013, 030
Singer 032
Sonic Blue 060

000, 001, 002, 003, 004,
032, 060

024, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033

011, 012, 013 ,014, 015,
030, 032, 051
008, 024, 029, 030, 031,
032, 033

013, 019, 020, 030, 040,
048, 049, 061

Sony

Stack 035
STS 014, 032

Sylvania

Symphonic 008, 021, 022, 033
Systemax 035
Tagar Systems 035

T

Tandy 029
Tashiko 031
Teac 008, 033
Technics 032
Teknika 008, 031, 032, 033
Thomas 008
Tivo 061
TMK 013, 030

Toshiba

Totevision 013, 030, 031
Touch 035
Unitech 013, 030

U

Vector 019

V

Vector Research 018
Video Concepts 018, 019
Videosonic 013, 030
Viewsonic 035
Villain 008
Voodoo 035

Wards

W

XR-1000 008, 032, 033

X

Yamaha 018, 029

Y

Zenith 008, 025, 026, 027, 043

Z

ZT Group 035

005, 006, 007, 008, 026
,034, 035, 036, 037, 045 ,
052, 053, 054

008, 010, 021, 022, 032,
033, 046, 055

009, 010, 019, 035, 039,
047, 050, 057

008, 013, 014, 024, 030,
031, 032, 033

DVD/VCR Combination

Broksonic 056

B

CineVision 058

C

Go Video 048

G

Insignia 059

I

Panasonic 002, 003, 004

P

Samsung 040, 048, 049

S

Sony 037, 045, 052, 053, 054
Sylvania 046
Toshiba 039, 050, 057

T

TV/VCR Combination

RCA 051

R

Sylvania 055

S

TV/DVD/VCR Combination

Magnavox 022

M

Panasonic 001

P

Toshiba 047

T

DEVICE SELECT : SAT/CBL

Satellite Receiver

AccessHD 109

A

Alpha Digital 109
Alphastar 083
Artec 106
CaptiveWorks 102

C

Channel Master 111
Chaparral 077
Coolsat 103
Coship 114
Crossdigital 120
Digital Stream 110

D

DIRECTV

Dish Network

Dishpro 115, 119
Drake 078
Echostar 052, 065, 091, 115, 119

E

Expressvu 119
GE 056, 057, 112

G

General Instrument 079, 117
GOI 119
Goodmind 112
Hisense 118

H

Hitachi 074, 084
HTS 119

Hughes Network
Systems

Humax 104
Ilo 118

I

Insignia 096
Jerrold 117

J

JVC 052, 065, 091, 119
Lasonic 113

L

LG 096, 105
Magnavox 073, 107

M

Memorex 073
MicroGem 108
Mitsubishi 068, 099
Motorola 117
Next Level 117

N

Panasonic 061, 095, 097

P

058, 059, 060, 061, 062, 063,
064, 068, 069, 073, 074, 075,
076, 088, 089, 090, 093,
095, 116
052, 053, 054, 055, 065, 091,
115, 119

060, 062, 067, 068, 070,
075, 093

PRESET CODE

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Pansat 100
Paysat 073
PCT 111
Philco 107

Philips

Pioneer 060
Primestar 082
Proscan 056, 057
Proton 118
RadioShack 117

R

RCA

Realistic 080
Samsung 060, 062, 069, 070, 071, 094

S

Sharp 098
Sony 059, 066, 116
Star Choice 117
STS 085
Tivax 109

T

Tivo 060, 070
Toshiba 063
UltimateTV 116

U

Uniden 073, 081
US Digital 118
Viewsat 101

V

Voom 117
Zenith 064, 096

Z

060, 067, 068, 070, 072,
073, 090

056, 057, 058, 070, 076, 086,
087, 088, 089, 092

Cable TV

ABC [009]z, 010, 012, 028, 040

A

Adelphia 007
Americast 047
Antronix 014, 015
Archer 015
AT&T 003
Bell South 047

B

Cable Vision 006

C

Cabletenna 014
Cableview 013
Clearmaster 046
ClearMax 046
Colour Voice 016
Comcast 000, 005, 033
Comtronics 017
Contec 018
Coolmax 046
COX 005
Daeryung 036

D

Director 033
Dumont 051
Eastern 019

E

Everquest 041
Focus 045

F

GC Electronics 015

G

GE 009, 010
Gehua 033
Gemini 020, 041
General Instrument 005, 010, 033, 044
Goldstar 042
Hamlin 021

H

Hitachi 010
Jasco 041

J

Jerrold

LG 050

L

Magnavox 022

M

MegaCable 005
Memorex 023, 040

Motorola

Movie Time 024
Multitech 046
NEC 011

N

NET Brazil 035
NSC 024
Oak 018

O

Pace 008, 043

P

Panasonic 026, 027, 040
Paragon 040
Philips 016, 022
Pioneer 002, 030, 036, 042
Popular Mechanics 045
Proscan 009, 010
Pulsar 040
Quasar 040

Q

RadioShack 041, 046

R

RCA 013, 027
Realistic 015
Recoton 045
Regal 021
Regency 019
Rembrandt 010
Runco 040
Samsung 008, 034, 042

S

Scientific Atlanta

Signal 020, 041
Signature 010
Sony 006, 048
Sprucer 027

Standard
Component

Starcom 020, 028, 041
Stargate 020, 041
Starquest 020, 041

005, 010, 020, 028, 029, 033,
041, 044

000, 003, 005, 033, 037,
039, 044

001, 002, 003, 007, 012,
036, 038

025

Supercable 044
Supermax 046
Time Warner 004

T

Tocom 031
Torx 049
Toshiba 040
Trans PX 044
Tristar 046
TS 049
Tusa 020, 041
TV86 024
Unika 014, 015

U

United Cable 028
Universal 014, 015
V2 046

V

View Star 018, 022, 024
Viewmaster 046
Vision 046
Vortex View 046
Zenith 032, 040, 047

Z

Zentek 045

DEVICE SELECT : CD

CD Player

Accuphase 018

A

Acoustic Research 019
ADS 020
Aiwa 021
Akai 022
Audio Alchemy 023
Audio Pro 024
Audio-Technica 025
B & K 026

B

California Audio

C

Labs
Carver 040, 041

Denon 001, 042, [111]

D

DKK 035
DMX Electronics 040
Dynamic Bass 041
GE 017

G

Genexxa 037
Harman/Kardon 007

H

JVC 003, 011, 012

J

Kenwood 038, 039

K

Krell 040

L

Linn 040

L

Magnavox 027

M

Marantz 028
Miro 035

036

Mission 040
Musical Fidelity 029
NEC 030

N

NSM 040
Onkyo 002

O

Optimus 035, 037, 039, 041
Philips 009, 010

P

Pioneer 006
Polk Audio 040
Proscan 017
Proton 040
QED 040

Q

Quad 040
RCA 000, 017

R

Realistic 041
Rotel 040
SAE 040

S

Sansui 040
Sanyo 031
SAST 040
Sharp 032
Silsonic 038
Sonic Frontiers 040
Sony 004, 005, 008, 013, 014
Soundesign 033
Symphonic 034
TAG McLaren 040

T

Technics 015
Wards 040

W

Yamaha 016

Y

Zonda 040

Z

[ ]* :

Preset codes set upon shipment from
the factory.

*[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom

z

des livraison de l’usine.

DVD preset codes / Codes préréglés DVD

111

(default / default)

DVD-900
DVD-700
DVD-1000
DVD-1400
DVD-1500
DVD-1710
DVD-1720
DVD-1730
DVD-1740
DVD-1910
DVD-1920
DVD-1930
DVD-1940
DVD-2200
DVD-2800
DVD-2800g

e Model No. / Modéle numéro

Blu-Ray preset codes /
Codes préréglés Blu-Ray

e Model No. /

DVD-2900
DVD-2910
DVD-2930
DVD-3800
DVD-3910
DVD-3930
DVD-A11
DVD-A1XV
DVD-A1

Modéle numéro

DVD-1800BD

DVD-2500BT
DVD-3800BD
DVD-A1UDCI

014

DVD-800
DVD-1600
DVD-2000
DVD-2500
DVD-3000
DVD-3300

121

PRESET CODE

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