Denon AVR-988 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-988

Owner’s Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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.

WARNING:

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

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

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

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will ﬁt into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to ﬁt, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

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

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

17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

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

20. Ser vicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

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

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

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

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

indicates a need for service.

22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,

ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or

ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

1. PRODUCT

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.

Modiﬁcation not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

3. NOTE

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

• 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.

• 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.

Contents

Getting Started Accessories ······················································································2

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

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

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

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

Connections Preparations ····················································································7

Cables Used for Connections ························································7 Video Conversion Function ····························································· 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output ·················································································8

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

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

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

DVD Player ··················································································· 12 Record Player ··············································································· 13 CD Player ····················································································· 13 iPod® ···························································································· 14 TV/CABLE Tuner ··········································································· 14 Satellite Receiver ········································································· 15

Connecting the Recording Components ···································· 15

Digital Video Recorder ·································································· 15 Video Cassette Recorder ····························································· 16 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck ····································· 16

Connections to Other Devices ····················································· 17

Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 17 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ····················· 17 External Power Ampliﬁer ······························································ 17 XM connector ··············································································18 Antenna terminals ······································································· 18 Multi-zone ···················································································· 19 External Controller ·······································································19

Connecting the Power Cord·························································20 Once Connections are Completed ··············································20

Menu Operations Operations ····················································································· 20

Example of Display of Default Values ········································· 21 Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ····················21 Menu Map ·····················································································22

Auto Setup Preparations ··················································································23

Auto Setup ····················································································24

a Start Menu ·············································································· 24 Error Messages ······································································· 25 s

Option ····················································································· 25

Parameter Check ·····································································25

Manual Setup Speaker Setup···············································································26

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

HDMI Setup ···················································································27

a HDMI Audio Setup ··································································27 s HDMI Video Setup ·································································· 28

Audio Setup ··················································································28

a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ························································· 28 s 2ch Direct/Stereo ······························································ 28, 29 d Dolby Digital Setup ·································································29 f Auto Surround Mode ······························································29 g Manual EQ ··············································································29

Zone2 Setup ··················································································30

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

Option Setup ················································································· 30

a Amp Assign ·············································································30 s Volume Control ·······································································31 d Source Delete ·········································································31 f On-Screen Display ··································································31 g Quick Select Name ·································································31 h Trigger Out ··············································································32 j Remote ID Setup ····································································32 k 2Way Remote ········································································· 32 l Display ····················································································32 A0 Setup Lock ·············································································· 32

Input Setup Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ································· 33

Auto Preset ·················································································· 33 Preset Skip ···················································································33 Preset Name ················································································ 33 Input Mode ··················································································34 Rename ························································································ 34 Assign ····················································································34, 35 iPod ······························································································ 35 Other ······················································································35, 36 Antenna Aiming ···········································································36

Surround Modes Standard Playback ········································································ 36

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································36 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············36

DSP Simulation Playback·····························································37 Stereo Playback ············································································37 Direct Playback ·············································································37

Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode ··········································· 37

Parameter

a Surround Parameter ····························································38, 39 s Tone Control ·············································································· 40 d Room EQ ··················································································· 40 f RESTORER ················································································ 40 g Night Mode ··············································································· 41 h Audio Delay ···············································································41

Information Status ····························································································41

a Main zone ···············································································41 s ZONE2 ····················································································41

Audio Input Signal ········································································ 41 HDMI Information ·········································································42

a HDMI Signal Information ························································42 s HDMI Monitor Information ·····················································42

Auto Surround Mode ···································································· 42 Quick Select ··················································································42 Preset Station ···············································································42

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Playback Preparations ··················································································43

Turning the Power On ··································································43 Selecting the input source ···························································43 Operations During Playback ·························································43

Playing Video and Audio Equipment ···········································44

Basic Operation ············································································ 44

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································44

Basic Operation ············································································ 44 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ································· 44 Listening to Preset Stations ·························································44

Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs ·································45

Basic Operation ············································································ 45 Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID ··························· 46 Searching Categories ··································································· 46

iPod® Playback ············································································· 47

Basic Operation ············································································ 47 Listening to Music ··································································47, 48 Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod ································· 48

Other Operations and Functions Other Operations ··········································································48

Playing Super Audio CD ······························································· 48 Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) ·····················49

Convenient Functions ··································································50

Channel Level ···············································································50 Fader Function ·············································································50 Quick Select Function ··································································50 Personal Memory Plus Function ·················································· 50 Last Function Memory ·································································50 Backup Memory ··········································································· 50 Resetting the Microprocessor ······················································50

Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·········55 ~ 57

Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Pre-out Output ···· 57 Multi-zone Operations ·································································58

Turning the Power On and Off······················································58 Selecting the Input Source ··························································· 58 Adjusting the Volume ··································································· 58 Turning off the Sound Temporarily ················································58

Other Information ································································ 59 ~ 67

Troubleshooting ···································································68 ~ 70

Speciﬁcations ··············································································· 71

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

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Getting Started

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

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

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

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

e Service station list ...................................................................1

r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 7-31/64 ft /1.9 m) ................ 1

t Remote control (RC-1069) ....................................................... 1

y R6P/AA batteries ..................................................................... 2

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

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

o Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m) ............ 1

Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components·······································51

Presetting ······················································································ 51 Operating Preset Components ············································51 ~ 53 Punch Through Function ······························································ 54

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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

About the Remote Control Unit

In addition to the AVR-988, the included remote control unit (RC-1069) 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 51 ~ 53)

Inserting the Batteries

q Lift the clasp and remove the

rear lid.

e Put the rear cover back on.

NOTE

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

• The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.

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

• To prevent damage or leakage of battery ﬂuid:

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

• Do not use two different types of batteries.

• Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.

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

ﬂames.

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

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

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

w Load the two batteries properly

as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment.

R6P/AA

Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit

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

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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Front Panel

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Display

GWith the door openH

q Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) ···········································(43)

w Power indicator ··········································· (43) e Power switch (hON jOFF) ····················· (43) r QUICK SELECT buttons / indicators ········· (50) t MASTER VOLUME control knob ················ (43) y Master volume indicator u Display i Remote control sensor ································· (3) o SOURCE SELECT knob······························· (43) Q0 SOURCE button ·········································· (43) Q1 TUNING PRESET button ···························· (44) Q2 ZONE2 / REC SELECT button ·············· (49, 58) Q3 VIDEO SELECT button ·······························(35)

Q4 Headphones jack (PHONES) ······················ (43) Q5 ZONE2 ON/OFF button ······························ (58) Q6 INPUT MODE button ·································· (34) Q7 MENU button ·············································· (20) Q8 Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························· (20) Q9 CH SEL / ENTER button ······················· (20, 50) W0 RETURN button ·········································· (20) W1 V.AUX INPUT connectors ··························· (17) W2 SETUP MIC jack ·········································· (23) W3 ROOM EQ button ········································ (40) W4 DIMMER button ·········································· (32) W5 SPEAKER button ········································· (43) W6 SURROUND BACK button ························· (39) W7 STATUS button ···········································(42) W8 AUDIO DELAY button ································· (41) W9 RESTORER button ······································ (40) E0 DIRECT/STEREO button·····························(37) E1 PURE DIRECT button ·································· (37) E2 DSP SIMULATION button ·························· (37) E3 STANDARD button ·····································(36)

q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators

These light when digital signals are input.

e Information display

The input source name, surround mode, setting

values and other information are displayed here.

r Output signal channel indicators t Front speaker indicator

These light according to the settings of the front

A and B speakers.

y HDMI monitor indicator

This lights when an HDMI monitor is detected.

u Master volume indicator i AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator

This lights when the room equalizer is selected.

o Recording output source indicator

This lights when the REC OUT mode is

selected.

Q0 NIGHT indicator

This lights when the night mode is selected.

Q1 Multi-zone indicators

These light when the power for the respective

zone is turned on.

Q2 RESTORER indicator

This lights when the RESTORER mode is

selected.

Q3 AL24 indicator

This lights when AL24 Processing Plus is

activated (vpage 61).

Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator

This lights when playing using HDMI

connections.

Q6 Decoder indicators

These light when the respective decoders are

operating.

Q7 Tuner reception mode indicators

These light according to the reception conditions

when the input source is set to “TUNER”.

• AUTO

This lights when in the auto tuning mode.

• STEREO

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

• TUNED

This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in.

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Rear Panel

q RS-232C connector ····································· (19) w REMOTE CONTROL jacks··························· (19) e TRIGGER OUT jacks ··································· (19) r DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (14) t Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ·················· (9) y SIGNAL GND terminal ······························· (13) u AC inlet (AC IN) ··········································· (20)

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(OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·························· (12, 15)

Q0 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ·············· (12) Q1 XM connector (SAT TU) ······························ (18) Q2 HDMI connectors ·········································(11) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ···················· (12)

Q4 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ············ (12) Q5 FM/AM antenna terminals

(TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (18)

Q6 PRE OUT connectors ····························· (17, 19) Q7 EXT. IN connectors ····································· (17)

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n Front n Rear

q Indicator ······················································(51) w Power buttons············································· (43) e Tuner system buttons ································ (44) r Source select buttons ································ (43) t System buttons ····································· (47, 52) y RESTORER button ······································ (40) u Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (20) i AUDIO DELAY button ································· (41) o SPEAKER button ········································· (43) Q0 Mode selector switches ······················· (20, 44) Q1 Remote control signal transmitter ·············· (3) Q2 Master volume control buttons ················ (43) Q3 MUTING button ···································· (43, 58) Q4 NIGHT button ·············································· (41) Q5 EQ button ···················································· (40) Q6 Channel select (CH SEL) /

ENTER button ······································· (20, 50)

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q ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (58) w Source select buttons ································ (43) e Tuner system buttons ································ (44) r Test Tone button (TEST) ·····························(27) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN) ············ (58) y Surround mode buttons ······················ (36, 37) u Amp menu button (A. MENU) ··················· (20) i INPUT button ·············································· (34) o Enter button (ENT) ····································· (20) Q0 RETURN button ·········································· (20) Q1 Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (20)

NOTE

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

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Preparations

Connections

Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-988. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below.

NOTE

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

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

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

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

Cables Used for Connections

Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

Audio cables Video cables

Coaxial digital connections

(Orange)

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

Optical digital connections

Optical cable

Analog connections (stereo)

(White)

(Red)

Stereo pin-plug cable

Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)

(Black)

Pin-plug cable

Speaker connections

Component video connections

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

S-Video connections

Video connections

(Yellow)

Component video cable

S-Video cable

75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable

Audio and video cables

HDMI connections

19-pin HDMI cable

(Y)

(PB/CB)

(PR/CR)

Speaker cables

Audio signal: Video signal:

Output

Input

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Signal direction

Input

Output

Input

Output

Video Conversion Function

• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-988 into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-988 to a monitor.

• The AVR-988’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video

GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-988H

Main zone

High picture

quality playback

HDMI connector

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

• The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-988 can be checked at menu “Information” – “HDMI Information” (vpage 42).

NOTE

• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.

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

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

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

ZONE2

High picture

quality playback

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

: When 480i/576i signals are input in the main zone

GFlow of video signals for ZONE2H

S-Video connector

Video connector Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Monitor

ZONE2

monitor

On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output

• When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-988, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button is operated.

• When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-988, the characters of the on-screen display are not displayed over the picture.

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Speaker Connections

Speaker Installation

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

Subwoofer Center speaker

Surround back speakers

Front speakers

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

The table below shows a typical speaker conﬁguration for the AVR-988.

Surround speakers

Speaker Connections

Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use

Front speakers

Center speaker Subwoofer

Subwoofer with built-in ampliﬁer

7.1-channels

(FRONT A+B)

7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels 2-channels

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CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

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– – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

S S

SUBWOOFER

S S S

b L : Left

R : Right

Surround speakers ZONE2 speakers

ZONE2

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

NOTE

By default, the AVR-988’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2”. To use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 30).

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-988, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing

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

Turn the speaker terminal

counterclockwise to loosen it.

Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to

the hilt into the speaker terminal.

Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to

tighten it.

When using a banana plug

Tighten the speaker terminal ﬁrmly before inserting the banana plug.

Protection circuit

If speakers with an impedance lower than speciﬁed (for example 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are used for an extended period of time with the volume turned up high, the temperature may rise, activating the protection circuit. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is shut off and the power indicator ﬂashes red. If this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. If the set is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off and improve ventilation around it. Once this is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set’s power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center.

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NOTE

• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using front A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with an impedance of 8 to 16 Ω/ohms.

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

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

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Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors

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

MonitorDVD player

b The AVR-988 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. This version

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

b The AVR-988 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Deep

Color.

Compatible

audio format

2-channel linear PCM

Multi-channel linear PCM

Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video

DSD

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD

Details

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

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

2/5.1ch

2.8224 MHz 1 bit

Bitstream

Discs

(examples)

CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio

DVD-Audio

SACD

HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc

NOTE

• Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright-protected by CPPM.

• The AVR-988 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable.

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

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

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

• If the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Audio Setup” setting (vpage 27) is set to “AMP”, the sound may be interrupted when the monitor’s power is turned off.

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

• If the monitor or DVD player does not support deep color, deep color signal transfer is not possible.

• If the monitor or DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not possible.

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

• When the AVR-988 and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-988 and monitor using an HDMI cable.

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

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

In order to play the digital video and audio signals of a DVDVideo or DVD-Audio disc using HDMI/DVI connections, both

• By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-988.

• To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI

Audio Setup” – “TV” (vpage 27).

the connected DVD player and monitor must be equipped for a copyright protection system called “HDCP” (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection). HDCP is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identiﬁcation of the devices. The AVR-988 is HDCP-compatible. For details on the DVD player or monitor you are using, refer to its operating instructions.

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

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

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

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

Connecting the Monitor

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• Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Video Conversion Function”).

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

• To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI

Setup” – “HDMI Audio Setup” to “TV” (vpage 27).

Monitor

Connecting the Playback Components

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

DVD Player

• Connect the cables to be used.

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

DVD player

NOTE

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

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

• Connect an HDP (High-Deﬁnition Player) in the same way.

• When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup”

– “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 35).

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Record Player

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Turntable (MM cartridge)

Connect the cables to be used.

CD player

• When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head ampliﬁer or a step-up transformer.

• Induction humming (a booming sound) may be produced from the speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected.

• With some record players, noise may be generated when the ground wire is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire.

NOTE

The AVR-988’s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when a record player is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal.

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Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-988. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

iPod

Connect the cables to be used.

TV tuner

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

• To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “(input source to which iPod dock assigned)” – “Assign” – “iPod dock” (vpage 35).

When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 35).

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Connect the cables to be used.

DBS / BS tuner

Connecting the Recording Components

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

Digital Video Recorder

Connect the cables to be used.

Digital video recorder

or or

• When using a coaxial digital cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 35).

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 35).

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• Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals.

• When recording via the AVR-988, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-988’s DVR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : DVR OUT → Video cable

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 35).

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-988’s OPTICAL2 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2.

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CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck

Connect the cables to be used.

Video cassette recorder

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

CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck

• When recording via the AVR-988, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-988’s VCR OUT connector.

Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable

TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 35).

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-988’s OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3.

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-988’s OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3.

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

Video Camera / Game Console

Video camera / Game console

Component with Multi-channel Output connectors

DVD player / Super Audio CD player / External decoder

External Power Ampliﬁer

Power ampliﬁer

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• To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors,

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

press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” or make the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Input Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN” (vpage 34).

• The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player

(vpage 12).

• To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-988’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.

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Antenna terminals

• The AVR-988 is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.

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

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

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

45, 46).

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of

the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock.

XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock

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

Direction of broadcasting station

FM antenna

75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable

FM indoor antenna

(supplied)

Ground

AM loop antenna (supplied)

AM outdoor antenna

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

NOTE

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

AM loop antenna assembly

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

a. With the antenna on top of

any stable surface.

Mount

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

Bend in the reverse direction.

b. With the antenna attached

to a wall.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

NOTE

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

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

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

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Multi-zone

ZONE2 Pre-out Connections

• If another power ampliﬁer or pre-main (integrated) ampliﬁer is connected, the ZONE2 pre-out (variable or

ﬁxed level) connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time (vpage 55 ~ 58).

• When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for connection between the AVR-988 and an input device, connect to the video connectors.

Power amplier

(ZONE2)

Monitor (ZONE2)

External Controller

RS-232C connector

This connector is used for an external controller.

b If you wish to control the AVR-988 from

an external controller using the RS-232C connector, perform the operation below beforehand.

q Turn om the AVR-988’s power. w Turn off the AVR-988’s power from the external

controller.

e Check that the AVR-988 is in the standby

mode.

• When using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller is possible.

The AVR-988’s status information as well as iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller’s

display. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices.

• When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “2Way Remote” – “Used” (vpage 32).

Input

Infrared retransmitter

Output

Infrared sensor

Extension jack for future use.

NOTE

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

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

• To conduct multi-zone playback, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” (vpage 55 ~ 58).

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Trigger output jacks

The power of an external device equipped with a trigger input jack can be turned on and off in association with operations on the AVR-988. For details, see menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Trigger Out” (vpage 32).

• Output: DC 12 V 150 mA MAX. Check the trigger input conditions of the connected device.

Connecting the Power Cord

ENTER

[MODE SELECTOR 1]

uiop

ENTER RETURN

uiop

ENTER

uiop

RETURN

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

Connection to the AC outlets

• These outlets supply power to external audio devices.

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

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

To household

Power cord

(included)

NOTE

• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.

• Only use the AC outlets to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment.

power outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Once Connections are Completed

Turning the Power On (vpage 43)

Menu Operations

With the AVR-988, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen.

Operations

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

Press MENU.

The menu is displayed.

b To operate from the remote control unit, be

sure to set the [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.

Press ui to select the item you want

to set, then press ENTER.

Press ui again to select the item you

want to set, then press ENTER.

To change the setting:

Press ui to select the item you want

to change, then press o p to change the setting.

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

the default setting.

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About the button names in these explanations

< > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control

unit

Press ENTER to enter the setting.

Press MENU to nish.

When MENU is pressed, the settings made up to that point are entered and the settings menu screen turns off.

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1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

* ME N U A ut o S e t u p

* St a r t M e n u S ta r t •

* D i s t a n c e U n i t : M e t e r • –F e e t

1-1.Start Menu

Step1:Speaker Detection

at ear height at

Front Sp. A Amp Assign Start Cancel

Please place microphone

main listening position.

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3-1.Assign

Digital In : OPT1

iPod dock : None

2-1-3.Distance

Set The Distance To

Meters : Feet

Each Speakers

Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet?

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* Re n a m e : D V D R en a m e • – C l ea r

Default

: DV

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Yes

DVD

Default

: DVD-3930

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Yes

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Example of Display of Default Values

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

Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display

Some typical examples are described below.

GOn-screen displayHGFront displayH

Screen title

[Selectable items]

A B A + B

Submenu title

Press o to execute

Currently selected line

Current setting

Press op to change the setting

Press op to select one or the other

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Use ui to input characters.

Use op to change the character input position.

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

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