Denon AVR-989 User Manual 2

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-989

Owner’s Manual

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.

WARNING:

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

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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

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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.

• 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

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

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

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

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

Connections

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

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

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

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

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

Blu-ray Disc Player / DVD Player ················································· 12
Record Player ··············································································· 13
CD Player ·····················································································13
iPod® ···························································································· 13
TV/CABLE Tuner ··········································································14
Satellite Receiver ·········································································14

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

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

Connections to Other Devices ·····················································16

Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 16
Component with Multi-channel Output Connectors ···················· 16
External Power Amplifier ·····························································17
Antenna Terminals ······································································· 17
XM Connector ·············································································· 18
SIRIUS Connector ········································································ 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
s Parameter Check ····································································26

Error Messages ············································································26

Manual Setup

Speaker Setup ··············································································27

a Speaker Configuration····························································· 27
s Subwoofer Setup ···································································· 28
d Distance ·················································································· 28
f Channel Level ·········································································28
g Crossover Frequency ······························································ 29
h Front Speaker Setup ·······························································29

HDMI Setup ··················································································· 29

a Color Space ·············································································29
s RGB Range ·············································································29
d Auto Lipsync ···········································································29
f HDMI Audio Out ·····································································30
g HDMI Control ··········································································30
h Power Off Control ···································································30

Audio Setup ·················································································· 30

a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ························································30
s 2ch Direct/Stereo ···································································· 30
d Dolby Digital Setup ·································································31
f Auto Surround Mode ······························································31
g EQ Preset················································································ 31

ZONE2 Setup ················································································31

a Level Lch················································································· 31
s Level Rch ················································································32
d Volume Level ··········································································32
f Volume Limit ···········································································32
g Power On Level ······································································32
h Mute Level ··············································································32

Option Setup ·················································································32

a Amp Assign············································································· 32
s Volume Control ·······································································33
d Source Delete ·········································································33
f On-Screen Display ··································································33
g Quick Select Name ·································································34
h Trigger Out ··············································································34
j Remote ID Setup ····································································34
k 232C Port ················································································ 34
l Display ····················································································34
A0 Setup Lock ·············································································· 34

Input Setup

Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ································ 36

a Auto Preset ·············································································36
s Preset Skip ··············································································36
d Preset Name ···········································································36
f Video ·······················································································36
g Input Mode ············································································· 37
h Rename···················································································38
j Source Level ··········································································· 38
k Assign ····················································································· 38
l iPod ·························································································39
A0 Antenna Aiming ······································································ 39
A1 Parental Lock ·········································································· 39

Surround Modes

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

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

w DSP Simulation Playback ······················································· 41
e Direct Playback ········································································ 41
r Stereo Playback ·······································································42

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

Parameter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Playback

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic Operation ············································································52
Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID ···························53
Presetting Radio Channels (Preset Memory) ······························· 53
Listening to Preset Channels ······················································· 53
Searching Categories ··································································· 54

Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs ···························54

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

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

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

Other Operations and Functions

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

Playing Super Audio CD ······························································· 57
Recording on an External Equipment (REC OUT mode) ·············· 57

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

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

Remote Control Unit Operations

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

Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and
Operations

Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·················65
Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output ··········· 66
Multi-zone Operations ································································· 67

Turning the Power On and Off ·····················································67
Selecting the Input Source ···························································67
Adjusting the Volume ···································································67
Turning off the Sound Temporarily ··············································67

Other Information ···························································68

Troubleshooting ·······························································76

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 Getting started ........................................................................ 1

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

t Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 6.2 ft / 1.9 m) ..................... 1

y Remote control unit (RC-1105) ................................................. 1

u R6/AA batteries (for RC-1105) .................................................. 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

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

Specifications ····································································80

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Getting Started

Cautions on Handling

• Before turning the power switch on

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

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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

b

b

About the Remote Control Unit

In addition to the AVR-989, the included remote control unit (RC-1105)
can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

q DENON system components
w Non-DENON system components

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

Operating Range of the Remote Control
Unit

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

Inserting the Batteries

q Lift the clasp and remove the rear cover.

Approx. 23 feet / 7 m

w Load the two batteries properly as

indicated by the marks in the battery
compartment.

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.

b

• 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

Wall

use for long periods.

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

R6/AA

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.

30°

30°

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Part Names and Functions

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Q0

Q1

Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5

W5W6W7W8W9E0E1E2E3E4E5

W4

Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 W0 W3W1 W2

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

Getting Started

Front Panel

GWith the door openH

q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ····························· (50)
w Power indicator ······································································· (50)
e Power switch (hON jOFF) ·················································· (50)
r QUICK SELECT buttons / indicators ······································ (60)
t MASTER VOLUME control knob ············································ (50)
y AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME indicator ····························· (46)
u HD AUDIO indicator ································································· (41)
i Master volume indicator
o Display
Q0 Remote control sensor ····························································· (3)

Q1 SOURCE SELECT knob ··························································· (50)
Q2 SOURCE button ······································································· (50)
Q3 TUNING PRESET button ························································· (52)
Q4 ZONE2 / REC SELECT button ················································· (67)
Q5 VIDEO SELECT button ···························································· (36)
Q6 Headphones jack (PHONES) ··················································· (50)
Q7 ZONE2 ON/OFF button ··························································· (67)
Q8 INPUT MODE button ··························································(16, 37)
Q9 MENU button ··········································································· (20)
W0 Cursor buttons (uio p) ······················································· (20)

W1 CH SEL / ENTER button ···················································· (20, 59)
W2 RETURN button ······································································· (20)
W3 V.AUX INPUT connectors ························································(16)
W4 SETUP MIC jack ······································································· (23)
W5 MULTEQ XT button ································································· (45)
W6 DYNAMIC VOLUME button ···················································· (46)

b About Dynamic Volume
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem of large variations

in volume level between television programs, commercials, and
between the soft and loud passages of movies.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that

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

b About Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound

quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human
perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in
tandem with Audyssey MultEQ® XT to provide well-balanced sound
for every listener at any volume level.

W7 SPEAKERS button ··································································· (50)
W8 SURROUND BACK button ······················································ (44)
W9 STATUS button ······································································· (48)
E0 AUDIO DELAY button ····························································· (47)
E1 RESTORER button ··································································· (47)
E2 DIRECT/STEREO button ························································· (41)
E3 PURE DIRECT button ······························································ (42)
E4 DSP SIMULATION button ······················································· (41)
E5 STANDARD button ·································································· (40)

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Specifications

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u yiQ5Q6 oQ0Q1Q2Q4 Q3

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Display

q Input signal indicators
w Input signal channel indicators

These light when digital signals are input.

e Information display

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

information are displayed here.

r Output signal channel indicators
t Front speaker indicator

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

speakers.

y ZONE2 output indicator

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

u Master volume indicator
i AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator

This lights when MultEQ XT is selected.

o Input mode indicators
Q0 Recording output source indicator

This lights when the REC OUT mode is selected.

Q1 NIGHT indicator

This lights when the night mode is selected.

Q2 RESTORER indicator

This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected.

Q3 AL24 indicator

This lights when AL24 Processing Plus is activated (vpage 70).

Q4 HDMI indicator

This lights when playing using HDMI connections.

Q5 Decoder indicators

These light when the respective decoders are operating.

Q6 Tuner reception mode indicators

This lights according to the reception conditions when the input

source is set to “TUNER”.

• AUTO

This lights when in the auto tuning mode.

• STEREO

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

• TUNED

This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in.

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Rear Panel

q w e r t y u i

o

Q1 Q0

Q3 Q2

Q4

Q5 Q6

Q8

Q7

Q5

Q7

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Getting Started

q RS-232C connector ···································································(19)
w REMOTE CONTROL jacks ························································(19)
e TRIGGER OUT jacks ·································································(19)
r DOCK CONTROL jack ·······························································(13)
t Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ··············································(10)
y SIGNAL GND terminal ·····························································(13)

u AC inlet (AC IN) ········································································ (20)
i AC OUTLET ·············································································· (20)
o Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL)··········· (12 ~ 16)
Q0 SIRIUS connector (SAT TU1) ···················································(18)
Q1 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ······································(12, 14)
Q2 XM connector (SAT TU2) ·························································(18)

Q3 HDMI connectors ···················································· (11, 12, 14, 15)
Q4 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ····································(12 ~ 16, 19)
Q5 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ································ (12 ~ 16)
Q6 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA)····················(17)
Q7 PRE OUT connectors ····················································· (10, 17, 19)
Q8 EXT. IN connectors ···································································(16)

Specifications

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Q1

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Q0

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Q3

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Remote Control Unit

[ Front ] [ Rear ]

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

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

source, use the SAT TU1/2 button.

t System buttons ··········································(56)
y AUDIO DELAY button ································ (47)
u Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························(20)
i DYNAMIC VOLUME button ······················· (46)
o RESTORER button ······································ (47)
Q0 SOURCE CONTROL switches ·············· (20, 61)
Q1 Remote control signal transmitter ············· (3)
Q2 Master volume control buttons ················(50)
Q3 MUTING button ·········································· (50)
Q4 NIGHT button ············································· (47)
Q5 MULTEQ XT button ···································· (45)
Q6 Channel select (CH SEL) /

ENTER button ······································· (20, 59)

q ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (67)
w Source select buttons ································ (50)

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

source, use the SAT TU1/2 button.

e Tuner system buttons ································ (51)
r Test tone button (TEST) ····························(28)
t MAIN ZONE power buttons (MAIN) ········· (67)
y Surround mode buttons ······················ (40, 41)
u Amp menu button (A. MENU) ··················· (20)
i Input mode button (INPUT) ················· (16, 37)
o Enter button (ENT) ······························· (20, 59)
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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L

R

L

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Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats
are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the types of
connections suited for the equipment you are connecting.
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made
on the AVR-989. For details, refer to the instructions for the
respective connection items below.

NOTE

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

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

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

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

Preparations

Cables Used for Connections

Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

Audio cables Video cables

Coaxial digital connections

(Orange)

Optical digital connections

Analog connections (stereo)

Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)

(White)

(Red)

(Black)

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

Optical cable

Stereo pin-plug cable

Pin-plug cable

Component video connections

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

S-Video connections

Video connections

(Yellow)

Component video cable

S-Video cable

75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable

Audio and video cables

HDMI connections

Connections

(Y)

(PB/CB)

(PR/CR)

Speaker connections

Speaker cables

19-pin HDMI cable

Signal direction

Audio signal: Video signal:

Output

Input

Input

Output

Output

Input

Specifications

Input

Output

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Video Conversion Function

• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-989 into the format
used to output the video signals from the AVR-989 to a monitor.

• The AVR-989’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:

Connections

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

GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-989H

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

High picture

quality playback

• 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-989 can be checked at menu
“Information” – “HDMI Information” (vpage 49).

HDMI connector

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Video input

terminals

: When 480i/576i signals are input

HDMI connector

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Monitor output

terminals

Monitor

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 input video signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video
format.

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

On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI
Output

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-989.

7.1-channels

(FRONT A+B)

7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels

2-channels

FRONT

L R L R L R 1 speaker

S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S

S S S S S

S S S S S

S S S

S S

S S

CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

– – – – –

– – – – – –

– – – – – – –

Surround speakers

– –

– – –

Surround back speakers

SUBWOOFER

–

–

S S

S

S

S

S

S

• When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-989, the on-screen display appears when
the MENU button on the main unit or the A.MENU button on the main remote control unit is operated.

• When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-989, the characters of the on-screen
display are not displayed over the picture.

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Example: 5.1 / 7.1-channels

Front speakers A

Center speaker

Subwoofer

Subwoofer
with built-in
amplifier

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-989, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

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4

When using a banana plug

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Connections

b L : Left
R : Right

Surround speakers

NOTE

For surround back speakers :

• Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-989 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround
back speakers. When using the surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign”
setting to “7.1ch” (vpage 32).

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

For ZONE2 speakers :

• When outputting audio from the surround back speakers with ZONE2, set to “ZONE2” with “Manual
Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” from the menu. For multi-zone connection and operation, see
“Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” (vpage 65, 66).

Surround back speakers

When surround back speakers
are connected.

NOTE

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

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 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-989 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-989 has failed, please contact DENON
Service center after switching off.

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Connecting Equipment with HDMI Connectors

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

Connections

Blu-ray Disc

player /

DVD player

Monitor

b The AVR-989 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-989 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

• By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the
speakers connected to the AVR-989.

• To output the sound from the TV, make the settings
at menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI
Audio Out” – “TV” (vpage 30).

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 Blu-ray

Details

Discs

(examples)

CD, DVD-Video,
DVD-Audio

DVD-Audio,
Blu-ray

SACD

NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The AVR-989 is compatible with the HDMI’s CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. Please note
the following.

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

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

• When the AVR-989 and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect
the AVR-989 and monitor using an HDMI cable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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In order to play the digital video and audio signals of a Blu-ray, DVD-Video or DVD-Audio disc using HDMI/
DVI connections, both the connected Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player and monitor must be equipped for
a copyright protection system called “HDCP” (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
HDCP is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of the
devices.
The AVR-989 is HDCP-compatible. For details on the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player or monitor you are
using, refer to its operating instructions.

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Connecting the Playback Components

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

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

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

Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” to “TV” (vpage 30).

Monitor

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

Connections

Blu-ray Disc Player / DVD Player

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

b When connected to a Blu-ray Disc player, and playing Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus,

connect the HDMI.

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player

b

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.

Specifications

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

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Turntable (MM cartridge)

CD player

Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold
separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-989. For instructions on
the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s
operating instructions.

iPod

• 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-989’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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settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage

38).

• 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 39).

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Satellite Receiver

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

TV tuner

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

DBS / BS tuner

Connections

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

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

Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 38).

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup”

– “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 38).

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correctly.

Connections

Digital Video Recorder

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

Digital video recorder

Video Cassette Recorder

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

Video cassette recorder

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

• When recording via the AVR-989, the playback device´s cable must be of the same type as the cable used
to connect the AVR-989´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 38).

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-989’s OPTICAL2 output connector to
any input connector other than OPTICAL2.

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to connect the AVR-989’s VCR OUT connector.
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable
TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable

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

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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

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player /
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Connections

• 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.

• When recording via the AVR-989, the playback device´s cable must
be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-989´s VCR
OUT connector.

Example: CD IN → Analog cable : VCR OUT → Analog cable

Specifications

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

press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on
the remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” or make the settings at
menu “Input Setup” – “Input Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN”
(vpage 37).

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

player / DVD player (vpage 12).

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Antenna Terminals

Connections

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

Power amplifier

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

Direction of broadcasting station

FM
antenna

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

n AM loop antenna assembly

Remove the vinyl tie and take out
the connection line.

Bend in the reverse direction.

a. With the antenna on top of any

stable surface.
75 Ω/ohms
Coaxial cable

Mount

b. With the antenna attached to a

wall.

FM indoor

antenna

(supplied)

Installation hole Mount
on wall, etc.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. 3. Return the lever.

Ground

antenna

AM outdoor

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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SIRIUS Connector

• The AVR-989 is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM®
Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock
(includes home antenna, each sold separately) and subscribing to the
XM service.

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

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

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

52 ~ 54).

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of

the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock.

XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock

• The AVR-989 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 54, 55).

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of

the SiriusConnect Home Tuner.

SiriusConnect Home Tuner

b When connecting

digital audio

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

NOTE

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

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

n Positioning the Antenna

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

Connections

NOTE

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

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

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

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

southeast, either through a window or outside.

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

either through a window or outside.

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

either through a window or outside.

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

southwest, either through a window or outside.

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

cannot be used indoors.

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Connections

fixed level) connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time (vpage
67 ~ 69).

• When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for connection between the AVR-989 and an input device,
connect to the video connectors.

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Trigger output jack

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-989. For
details, see menu “Manual Setup” – “Option
Setup” – “Trigger Out” (vpage 34).

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

RS-232C connector

This connector is used for an external controller.

b If you wish to control the AVR-989 from

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

q Turn on the AVR-989’s power.
w Turn off the AVR-989’s power from the external

controller.

e Check that the AVR-989 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-989’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” – “232C Port” – “2Way Remote”
(vpage 34).

• On the menu, when setting “Manual Setup”
– “Option Setup” – “232C Port” to “2Way
Remote”, you cannot use the RS-232C connector
as an external controller (vpage 34).

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

Infrared

retransmitter

Input

Output

Infrared
sensor

NOTE

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

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

• To conduct multi-zone playback, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” (vpage
65, 66).

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Specifi cations

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.

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

To household

power outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Power cord

(supplied)

Connecting the Power Cord

Connection to the AC outlets

• These outlets supply power to external audio
equipment.

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

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

Turning the Power On (vpage 50)

Once Connections are
Completed

Menu Operations

With the AVR-989, settings and operations for most functions can be
performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the
monitor screen.

1

Press <MENU> or [A.MENU].

The menu is displayed.

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

[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.

2

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

press ENTER.

3

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

then press ENTER.

4

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.

5

Press ENTER to enter the setting.

6

Press <MENU> or [A.MENU] to fi nish.

Operations

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

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

Setup

ENTER RETURN

uio p

<MENU>

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Connections

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[Selectable items]

A B A + B

Example of Display of Default
Values

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

Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display

MENU

1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

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1-1.Start Menu

Step1:Speaker Detection

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

at ear height at

Front Sp. A
Amp Assign
Start
Cancel

Please place microphone

main listening position.

3-1.Assign

Digital In : OPT1

iPod Dock : None

* As s i g n
D ig i t a l : • O PT 1 –

Screen title

Submenu title

Press o to execute

Press op to change the setting

Current setting

Currently selected line

Some typical examples are described below.

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

Default

:

DVD DV

3-4.Rename

Yes

Default

:

DVD DVD-3930

3-4.Rename

Yes

* Re n a m e : D V D

• D V ¡ –

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

Use op to change the character input
position.

Use ui to input characters.

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

Setup

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Menu Map

MENU

1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

Auto Setup

(vpage 23 ~ 26)

n Start Menu

• Step 1: Speaker Detection

• Step 2: Measurement

• Step 3: Calculation

• Step 4: Check

• Step 5: Store

n Parameter Check

• Speaker Confi guration Check

• Distance Check

• Channel Level Check

• Crossover Frequency Check

• EQ Check

• Restore

Manual Setup

(vpage 27 ~ 34)

n Speaker Setup (vpage 27 ~ 29)

• Speaker Confi guration

• Subwoofer Setup

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

• Front Speaker Setup

n HDMI Setup (vpage 29, 30)

• Color Space

• RGB Range

• Auto Lipsync

• HDMI Audio Out

• HDMI Control

• Power Off Control

n Audio Setup (vpage 30, 31)

• EXT. IN Subwoofer Level

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

• Dolby Digital Setup

• Auto Surround Mode

• EQ Preset

n ZONE2 Setup (vpage 31, 32)

• Level Lch

• Level Rch

• Volume Level

• Volume Limit

• Power On Level

• Mute Level

n Option Setup (vpage 32 ~ 34)

• Amp Assign

• Volume Control

• Source Delete

• On-Screen Display

• Quick Select Name

• Trigger Out

• Remote ID Setup

• 232C Port

• Display

• Setup Lock

Parameter

(vpage 42 ~ 47)

n Surround Parameter

• Mode

• Cinema EQ

• DRC

•

Dynamic Range Compression

• LFE

• Center Image

• Panorama

• Dimension

• Center Width

• Delay Time

• Effect

• Effect Level

• Room Size

• AFDM

• SB CH Out

• SW ATT

• Subwoofer

n Tone

• Tone Control

• Bass

• Treble

n Audyssey Settings

• MultEQ XT

• Dynamic EQ

• Dynamic Volume

• Setting

n RESTORER
n Night Mode
n Audio Delay

Information

(vpage 48, 49)

n Status

• MAIN ZONE

• ZONE2

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

Input Setup

(vpage 35 ~ 39)

n TUNER (FM/AM)

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset Name

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n PHONO

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

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

• Assign

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

• iPod

n XM

• Preset Skip

• Antenna Aiming

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n SIRIUS

• Preset Skip

• Parental Lock

• Antenna Aiming

• Assign

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

Setup

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Auto Setup

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Preparations

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

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

Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone

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

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

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

To make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 27 ~ 29.

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 XT uses the measurements from this position to calculate
speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value
for the subwoofer.

*

M

*

M

Example q Example w

( :Measuring positions)

1

Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to

the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.

The auto setup screen appears automatically.

2

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

with the microphone pointing directly up towards the
ceiling.

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

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

Sound
receptor

Setup

microphone

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

• Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible

• If this is not possible then set

•

Volume: “12 o’clock” position

•

Crossover frequency: “Maximum/Highest Frequency”

•

Low pass fi lter: “Off”

•

Standby mode: “Off”

Setup

uio

MASTER
VOLUME

ENTER

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

uio

RETURN

SETUP MIC jack

uio

ENTER

RETURN

[Front] [Rear]

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About the Auto Setup

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

a Start Menu

The settings found at this stage are applied automatically.

GAuto setup fl owH

Step 1: Speaker Detection

Step 2: Measurement

Step 3: Calculation

Step 4: Check

Step 5: Store

NOTE

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

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

• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt
the room measurements. Close windows, silence cell phones,
televisions, radios, air conditioners, 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).

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

Auto Setup

Optimize settings for speakers in use.

Step 1 : Speaker Detection

NOTE

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

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

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

• If an error message appears during the measurements, check “Error
Messages”, take the advised action, then start the measurements
again (vpage 26).

• If the result differs from the actual connection status or an error
message appears, use i to on-screen display “Retry 0” and then
press o to repeat the measurement.

• If the result still differs from the actual connection status after re­measurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that
the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-989 off, check
the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from
the beginning.

F Menu screen F

q

w

1-1.Start Menu

Step1:Speaker Detection

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

at ear height at

Front Sp. A
Amp Assign
Start
Cancel

Please place microphone

main listening position.

Next
Retry

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

Auto Setup

Step1:Speaker Detection

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2spkrs

NOTE

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

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

n To cancel Auto Setup

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

Setup

n Front Speaker

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

[Selectable items]

A

: Output test tone from front speakers A.

B

: Output test tone from front speakers B.

A+B

: Output test tone from front speakers A and B.

b Before starting Auto Setup (vq)

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

n Amp Assign

Advanced setting : changes power amplifi er assignment.
You can use the surround back speaker for multi-zone, and for front
channel bi-amp use. (Default : ZONE2)
For details, refer to “Amp Assign” (vpage 32).

NOTE

Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-989 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio
is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the
surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign”
setting to “7.1ch”.

b

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Step 2 : Measurement

q Select “Next 0”, then press o.

• The measurement of the 2nd position starts.

• Select “Calculate 0” with i, and press o to proceed to Step 3.

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

• The measurement of the 3rd position starts.

• Select “Calculate 0” with i, and press o to proceed to Step 3.

e Perform repeatedly through the 6th position or more. A maximum

of 8 position can be measured .

r “All the measurements were fi nished.” is displayed on the on-

screen display, when you have completed measurements in 8th
positions.

• Select “Calculate 0”, and press o to proceed to Step 3.

After completing a measurement position, move the microphone to
the next position.
Measure at least 6 positions: the main listening position and 5 other
surrounding positions. Although it is allowable to measure less than 6
positions, it is recommended to measure 6 or more positions (with a
maximum of 8 positions) for best results.

Step 3 : Calculation

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

• Analysis begins.

• Analysis takes several minutes to complete.

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

NOTE

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

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

F Menu screen F

q

w

Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Please place microphone

Cancel

Next
Calculate

2nd listening position.

at ear height at

Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Now measuring 2nd

Cancel

Front L

listening position.

w

r

Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Please place microphone

Retry
Cancel

Next
Calculate

3rd listening position.

at ear height at

Step 4 : Check

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

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

• Presence and size of speaker
“Speaker Confi g. Check”

• Distance of speaker from listening position
“Distance Check”

• Speaker channel level
“Channel Level Check”

• Crossover Frequency
“Crossover Freq. Check”

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

5.

F Menu screen F

q

Auto Setup

Step4:Check

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Please check the results
of the measured item.

Distance Check
Channel Level Check
Crossover Freq.Check

Speaker Config.Check

Next

F Menu screen F

q

Auto Setup

Step3:Calculation

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Calculating

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Please wait...

Auto Setup

Step2:Measurement

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Retry
Cancel

Calculate

All the measurements
were finished.

n To cancel Auto Setup

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

q

Setup

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NOTE

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

Step 5 : Store

The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-989.
q Select “Store 0”, then press o.

• “Storing Please wait

...

” is displayed on the on-screen display

while the results are being stored.

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

w Select “Exit”, then press ENTER.
e Disconnect the setup microphone from the AVR-989.

n To cancel storing

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

• All the measured auto setup data will be erased.

F Menu screen F

q

Auto Setup

Step5:Store

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Store
Cancel

Please select “Store”
to store measurement
values.

Auto Setup

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Storing

Please wait...

Step5:Store

NOTE

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

Error Messages

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

Select “Retry” to measure again.

Error messages (examples) Cause Measures

or

Retry
Cancel

Microphone:None

Speaker :None

Auto Setup

Caution!

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

• Included setup microphone is not connected.

• Not all speakers could be detected.

• The front L speaker was not properly
detected.

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

• Check the speaker connections.

too high or

Retry
Cancel

Ambient noise is

Level is too low.

Auto Setup

Caution!

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

• 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.

• 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.

Retry

R :None

Cancel

Front

Auto Setup

Caution!

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

• 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.

• Check the connections of the displayed speaker.

Retry

L :Phase

Cancel
Skip

Front

Auto Setup

Caution!

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

• Displayed speaker connected with the
polarities reversed.

• Check the polarities of the displayed speaker.

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

s

Parameter Check

Check auto setup measurement results.
This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is completed.

The auto setup results can be set again when “Restore” is selected.

[Selectable items]

Speaker Confi g. Check

Distance Check

Channel Level Check

Crossover Freq. Check

EQ Check

Setup

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Make detail settings for various parameters.

Manual Setup

F Menu screen F

MENU

1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

Speaker Setup

Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to
change the settings made with the auto setup procedure.

a

Speaker Confi guration

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

Front Speaker

Select front speaker size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small

Subwoofer

Select subwoofer use.

[Selectable items]

Yes No

Center Speaker

Select center speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small None

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

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, make
a menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “SB CH Out”
setting other than “OFF” (vpage 44).

Large

: Select this when using large speakers with ample low

frequency reproduction capabilities.

Small

: Select this when using small speakers without ample low

frequency reproduction capabilities.

None

: Select this when no speaker is connected.

Yes

: Select this when a subwoofer is connected.

No

: Select this when no subwoofer is connected.

2spkrs 1spkr

:

Select the number of surround back speakers.

Surround Back Speaker

Select surround back speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

(

Large Small None

)

(

2spkrs 1spkr

)

Surround Speaker

Select surround speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small None

2.Manual Setup

2.HDMI Setup

1.Speaker Setup

4.ZONE2 Setup

5.Option Setup

3.Audio Setup

NOTE

Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-989 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio
is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the
surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign”
setting to “7.1ch” (vpage 32).

Setup

uio p

<MENU>

SOURCE SELECT <SPEAKERS>

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

2-1.Speaker Setup

2.Subwoofer Setup

1.Speaker Config.

4.Channel Level

5.Crossover Freq.

6.Front Speaker Setup

3.Distance

SOURCE

SELECT

uiop

uiop

[TEST]

[A. MENU]

SOURCE
SELECT

[Front]

[Rear]

• 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).

• When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” can
automatically set to “Yes”.

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

• If “Surround Speaker” is set to “None”, “Surround Back Speaker”
is automatically set to “None”.

• When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”, “Center Speaker” can not
be set to “Large”.

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

• When set to other than “7.1ch” with “Amp Assign”, “Surround
Back Speaker” is not displayed.

s

Subwoofer Setup

Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.

[Selectable items]

: Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to

LFE

LFE+Main

• This can be set when menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Subwoofer”
is set to “Yes”.

• 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.

“Small”.

: Play low range and LFE signal of all channels.

d

Distance

Set distance from listening position to speakers.
Before making the settings, measure the distance from the
listening position to the different speakers.

Unit

Select unit for distance.

[Selectable items]

Feet Meters

Step

Select step. (smallest distance)

[Selectable items]

1ft 0.1ft

0.1m 0.01m

: Can be selected when “Feet” is set.

: Can be selected when “Meters” is set.

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

Distance measurement

Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance.
Set the value closest to the measured distance.

[Variable range]

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft

0.00m ~ 18.00m

NOTE

Set the distance between the listening position and the various
speakers to no more than 20.0 ft (6.00 meters).

: Display when “Feet” is set.

: Display when “Meters” is set.

f

Channel Level

Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers.

Test Tone

Select test tone playback method.

[Selectable items]

: Automatically switch speaker from which test tone is

Auto

Manual

output.

: Manually switch speaker from which test tone is output.

Test Tone Start

Output test tone.

[Variable range]

z In the case of a subwoofer, reducing the volume when it is at

“–12dB” will change the setting to “OFF” (none).

OFF

z

–12dB

~

0dB

~

+12dB

Default

Reset the settings to the default values.

Operating from the remote control unit

Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only
possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD
mode. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically
stored in the memory.

GAdjusting using test tonesH

q Press [TEST].
Test tones are output from the various speakers.

w Use o p to adjust so that the volume is equal for all speakers.
e When the adjustments are completed, press [TEST] again.

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Setup

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

Specifications

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2.Manual Setup

2.HDMI Setup

1.Speaker Setup

4.ZONE2 Setup

5.Option Setup

3.Audio Setup

RGB Range

Auto Lipsync

YCbCr

Normal

: OFF

Color Space

2-2.HDMI Setup

ON

HDMI Control

Power Off Control

AMP

: OFF

HDMI Audio Out

2-2.HDMI Setup

ON

: OFFON

• When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back
Speaker” setting (vpage 27) is set to “1spkr”, the surround back
speaker display is set to “SB”.

• Speakers set to “None” in the “Speaker Configuration” settings are
not displayed.

• 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 page 59.

Setup

g

Crossover Frequency

Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low
range signal.

[Selectable items]

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

200Hz 250Hz

Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output
from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set
here is output.
Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of

the speakers you are using.

Advanced

Set the crossover frequency separately for the different speakers.

:

:

h

Front Speaker Setup

Select front speakers to use for each surround mode.

[Selectable items]

Normal

Custom

: To change the settings, select “Custom”.

: When set to “Custom”, you can select beforehand the

front speaker to use for each surround mode.

[Selectable items]

DIRECT/STEREO :

MULTI CH :

A

A

B

A+B

B

A+B

NOTE

When set to “Custom”, <SPEAKERS> does not operate.

HDMI Setup

Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.

F Menu screen F

a

Color Space

Make settings for output color space.

[Selectable items]

YCbCr

RGB

When connected to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP
compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output
in RGB format, regardless of this setting.

s

Make settings for RGB output range.

: Output using YCbCr format.

: Output using RGB format.

RGB Range

[Selectable items]

Normal

Enhanced

When “YCbCr” is selected under “Color Space”, “RGB Range” will
have no effect.

: Use video range from 16 (black) to 235 (white).

: Video range from 0 (black) to 255 (white). Use this

setting to avoid black washout.

• If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Setup” (vpage 28)
in the menu is set to “LFE”, it is possible to make this setting
for speakers set to “Small“ at “Speaker Configuration”. If set to
“LFE+Main”, this setting can be made regardless of the speaker
size.

• 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.

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

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For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

d Auto Lipsync

Automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video
output.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

2.Manual Setup

2.HDMI Setup

1.Speaker Setup

4.ZONE2 Setup

5.Option Setup

3.Audio Setup

2.2ch Direct/Stereo

3.Dolby Digital Setup

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.EQ Preset

1.EXT.IN SW Level

2-3.Audio Setup

f

HDMI Audio Out

Select HDMI audio output device.

[Selectable items]

: Use speakers connected to receiver for audio playback.

AMP

: Use speakers of TV for audio playback.

TV

NOTE

When the HDMI control function is operating, the setting of audio
playback in the connected TV takes priority (vpage 58 “HDMI
Control Function”).

g HDMI Control

Make settings for HDMI control function.

[Selectable items]

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

NOTE

For details, see “HDMI Control Function” (vpage 58).

h Power Off Control

Interlock power OFF with HDMI control.

[Selectable items]

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

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

NOTE

• 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” and “Power Off Control” does not work when
the power to the equipment is off.

• For details, see “HDMI Control Function” (vpage 58).

ON OFF

ON OFF

Audio Setup

Make settings for audio playback.

F Menu screen F

Select subwoofer use.

[Selectable items]

Yes No

: Select subwoofer use.

Subwoofer Mode

Subwoofer

Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.

[Selectable items]

LFE LFE+Main

: Select subwoofer signal.

Crossover

a

EXT. IN Subwoofer Level

Set the subwoofer level for playback.

[Selectable items]

We recommend setting to “+15dB”.

s

2ch Direct/Stereo

Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback.

0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB

Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range
signal.

[Selectable items]

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

200Hz 250Hz

: Select crossover frequency.

Distance FL

Set distance from listening position to front left speaker.

[Variable range]

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft

Distance FR

Setting

To change the settings, select “Custom”.

[Selectable items]

: Use the same settings as in “Speaker Setup”.

Basic

Custom

: Make separate settings for 2-channel mode.

Set distance from listening position to front right speaker.

[Variable range]

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft

NOTE

Set the distance between the listening position and the various
speakers to no more than 20.0 ft (6.00 meters).

Front

Select front speaker size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

: Select front speaker size.

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2.Manual Setup

2.HDMI Setup

1.Speaker Setup

4.ZONE2 Setup

5.Option Setup

3.Audio Setup

2-4.ZONE2 Setup

Level Lch : 0

dB

Rch : 0

dB

Vol.Limit : OFF
Power On Lev.: Last
Mute Lev. : Full

Vol.Level : VAR

d

Dolby Digital Setup

Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital
sources.

[Selectable items]

: Compression is used. Select this if sound from front

ON

speakers is distorted.

: Do not use compression. This is the recommended

OFF

Setup

• Set this to “ON” if the sound from the front speakers seems
distorted.

• When not using the center speaker or surround speakers, the
playback sound is down-mixed and output from the front speakers.

setting.

f

Auto Surround Mode

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

[Selectable items]

: Memorize settings. Most recently stored surround mode is

ON

automatically selected.

: Do not memorize settings. Surround mode does not change

OFF

according to input signal.

g

EQ Preset

Set MultEQ XT related settings and Manual EQ beforehand.

EQ Customize

When MultEQ® XT and Manual EQ you are not using are preset,
MultEQ XT can be skipped when selected on the main unit or remote
control unit.

n Before running Auto Setup

[Selectable items]

Manual :

Used Not Used

n After running Auto Setup

[Selectable items]

Audyssey Byp. L/R :

Audyssey Flat :

Manual :

Used Not Used

Used Not Used

Used Not Used

Direct Mode

Select “MultEQ XT” use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode.

[Selectable items]

: Use “MultEQ XT”.

ON

: Do not use “MultEQ XT”.

OFF

n Adjust CH

q Select speaker adjustment method.

[Selectable items]

Each CH

L/R CH

All CH

w Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level.

[Selectable items]

: Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately.

: Adjust tonal quality for each L/R speaker pair.

: Adjust tonal quality for all speakers together.

63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz

2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz

[Variable range]

–20dB

~

0dB

~

+6dB

ZONE2 Setup

Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system.

F Menu screen F

• 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,

DSD, etc.)

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

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For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

Manual EQ

Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer.

a

n Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

Level Lch

Adjust the left channel output level.

n Base Curve Copy

Copy the MultEQ XT “Audyssey Flat” correction curve.

“Base Curve Copy” is displayed after the auto setup procedure has
been performed.

[Variable range]

The “Level Lch” and “Level Rch” can be set when “Channel” is set
to “Stereo”.

–12dB

~

0dB

~

+12dB

2.Manual Setup

2.HDMI Setup

1.Speaker Setup

4.ZONE2 Setup

5.Option Setup

3.Audio Setup

2.Vol.Control

3.Source Delete

4.On-Screen Display

5.Quick Select Name

6.Trigger Out

7.Remote ID Setup

8.232C Port

9.Display

10.Setup Lock

1.Amp Assign

2-5.Option Setup

s

Level Rch

Adjust the right channel output level.

[Variable range]

d

Volume Level

Adjust the main volume level.

–12dB

~

0dB

~

+12dB

[Selectable items]

: Allow volume adjustment by remote control.

VAR

: Fix the volume to –40 dB.

–40dB

: Fix the volume to 0 dB.

0dB

“VAR” is fixed when a power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2
output channel at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp
Assign” (vpage 32).

f

Volume Limit

Make a setting for maximum volume.

[Selectable items]

: Do not set a maximum volume.

OFF

: Set the maximum volume to –20 dB.

–20dB

: Set the maximum volume to –10 dB.

–10dB

: Set the maximum volume to 0 dB.

0dB

This can be set when “Volume Level” is set to “VAR“.

g

Power On Level

Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned
on.

[Selectable items]

Last

– – –

: Use the memorized setting from the last session.

: Always use the muting on condition when power

is turned on.

[Variable range]

–70dB ~ +18dB

This can be set when “Volume Level” is set to “VAR“.

h

Mute Level

Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on.

: Set the volume level when the power is turned on

in units of 1 dB.

[Selectable items]

: The sound is cut off entirely.

Full

: The sound is attenuated by 40 dB.

–40dB

: The sound is attenuated by 20 dB.

–20dB

Option Setup

Make various other settings.

F Menu screen F

a

Amp Assign

Define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels
is used.

The places where the surround back amplifier are used can be set
freely according to the usage environment. This makes it possible to
output sound to rooms other than the room (the MAIN ZONE) where
surround playback is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound
with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections).

[Selectable items]

7.1ch

ZONE2

FrontA Bi-Amp

FrontB Bi-Amp

: The surround back channel is output from the

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

: When ZONE2 power is on, ZONE2 sound is

emitted from the speaker connected to the
SURR.BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminal.

: The Front A channel for Bi-Amp use is output

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

: The Front B channel for Bi-Amp use is output

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

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For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

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For details, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations”
(vpage 65, 66).

s

Volume Control

Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting.

Setup

Volume Limit

Make a setting for maximum volume.

[Selectable items]

: Do not set a maximum volume.

OFF

: Set the maximum volume to –20 dB.

–20dB

: Set the maximum volume to –10 dB.

–10dB

: Set the maximum volume to 0 dB.

0dB

Power On Level

This sets the volume set when the MAIN ZONE’s power is turned
on.

[Selectable items]

Last

– – –

: Use the memorized setting from the last session.

: Always use the muting on condition when power

is turned on.

[Variable range]

–80dB ~ +18dB

: Set the volume level when the power is turned on

in units of 1 dB.

Mute Level

This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute
mode is set in the MAIN ZONE.

[Selectable items]

: The sound is cut off entirely.

Full

: The sound is attenuated by 40 dB.

–40dB

: The sound is attenuated by 20 dB.

–20dB

d

Source Delete

Remove input sources that are not used from the display.

[Selectable items]

: Use this source.

ON

Delete

: Do not use this source.

Default

Reset the settings to the default values.

NOTE

• Input sources being used in the various zones cannot be deleted.

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

SELECT.

f

On-Screen Display

Make on-screen display related settings.

Screensaver

Make screensaver settings.
Use the screensaver to prevent burn-in on the monitor screen.
When set to “ON”, the screensaver is activated if there is no activity
for about 3 minutes.

[Selectable items]

: Activate the screensaver if there is no activity for about 3

ON

minutes.

: Turn the screensaver function off.

OFF

When “Screensaver” is set to “ON” , the screensaver is activated if
no operation is performed for about 3 minutes.
When you press uio p, the screensaver is cancelled and the
screen before that screensaver started is displayed.

Text

Input source and mode display.

[Selectable items]

: Turn display on.

ON

: Turn display off.

OFF

Master Volume

Master volume display during adjustment.

[Selectable items]

: Turn display on.

ON

: Turn display off.

OFF

Tuner Information

This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when a tuner
operation is performed.

[Selectable items]

Always

30sec

10sec

: Show display continuously.

: Show display for 30 seconds after operation.

: Show display for 10 seconds after operation.

: Turn display off.

OFF

iPod Information

This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when an iPod
operation is performed.

[Selectable items]

Always

30sec

10sec

: Show display continuously.

: Show display for 30 seconds after operation.

: Show display for 10 seconds after operation.

: Turn display off.

OFF

Display Mode

Select the on-screen display’s display mode.

[Selectable items]

Mode1

Mode2

Use this mode if the on-screen display does not appear

: If there is no video signal, flickering of the on-screen

display is not prevented.

: Prevents flickering of the on-screen display when there is

no video signal.

in the Mode 1, as may happen according to the TV being
used.

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For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

g

Quick Select Name

Change the Quick Select name.
Up to 16 characters can be input.

[Input characters]

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = “ ? @ [ \ ] (space)

Default

Reset the settings to the default values.

h

Trigger Out

Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out with respect to
the zone, input source, surround mode, etc. For details about the
trigger out function, see page 19.

Selecting the Zone

Select the zone for which the trigger out is set.

[Selectable items]

All MAIN ZONE2

Setting with Respect to the Input Source

When the input source set to on is selected, the trigger out turns on.

[Selectable items]

: Activate trigger on this mode.

ON

: Do not activate trigger on this mode.

– – –

Setting with Respect to the Surround Mode

• When the surround mode set to on is selected, the trigger out turns
on.

• Associated with respect to surround modes that are set to “ON”.

• This can be set if the “MAIN ZONE” is selected at “Selecting the
Zone”.

• Associated when an input source for which “Setting with Respect to
the Input Source” is set to “ON” is selected.

[Selectable items]

: Activate trigger on this mode.

ON

: Do not activate trigger on this mode.

– – –

Default

Reset the settings to the default values.

j

Remote ID Setup

Set remote control ID.

[Selectable items]

When using the AVR-989 with only the included remote control
unit (RC-1105), 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.

k

232C Port

Set when external controller or 2-way remote control unit is
connected.

[Selectable items]

Serial Control

2Way Remote

: Set when using an external controller.

: Set when using a 2-way remote control unit.

NOTE

When using a 2-way remote control unit (RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI,
sold separately), set this to “2Way Remote”.
In this case, you can not use the RS-232C connector as an external
controller.

l

Display

Adjust display brightness of the receiver.

[Selectable items]

: Normal display brightness.

Bright

: Reduced display brightness.

Dim

: Very low display brightness.

Dark

: Display is off unless controls are operated.

OFF

1

2

3

4

A0

Setup Lock

Protect settings from inadvertent change.

[Selectable items]

: Turn protection on.

ON

: Turn protection off.

OFF

• 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
⋅ Night Mode
⋅ MultEQ XT
⋅ Dynamic EQ
⋅ Dynamic Volume
⋅ Channel Level
⋅ Audio Delay

• To cancel the setting, press <MENU> or [A.MENU] to re-display the
“Setup Lock” screen, then change the setting to “OFF”.

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When setting to “OFF”, the display brightness of the menu setting in
operation changes to “Dark”.

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

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n TUNER (AM/FM)
This menu is for “TUNER”.

F Menu screen F

2.Preset Skip

3.Preset Name

4.Video

5.Input Mode

6.Rename

7.Source Level

1.Auto Preset

[FM/AM TU]

3.Input Setup
TUNER

n XM
This menu is for “XM”.

F Menu screen F

1.Preset Skip

2.Antenna Aiming

3.Video

4.Input Mode

5.Rename

6.Source Level

3.Input Setup

XM

n SIRIUS
This menu is for “SIRIUS”.

F Menu screen F

1.Preset Skip

3.Antenna Aiming

2.Parental Lock

4.Assign

5.Video

6.Input Mode

7.Rename

8.Source Level

3.Input Setup
SIRIUS

Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings
related to playing input sources.

Displayed when
source name is
changed with
“Rename”.

Input Setup

n PHONO
This menu is for “PHONO”.

F Menu screen F

2.Input Mode

1.Video

3.Rename

4.Source Level

3.Input Setup
PHONO

n CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR, V.AUX
This menu is for “CD”, “DVD”, “HDP”, “TV/CBL”, “SAT”, “VCR”,

“DVR”, “V.AUX”.

F Menu screen F

1.Assign

3.Input Mode

2.Video

4.Rename

5.Source Level

3.Input Setup

CD

b The menu settings below can be made for these input sources

when “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”.

1.Assign

3.Input Mode

2.Video

4.Rename

5.Source Level

6.iPod

3.Input Setup

VCR

[VCR/iPod]

Repeat Mode : All

Shuffle Mode : OFF

3-6.iPod

Setup

uio p

<VIDEO SELECT>

<SOURCE SELECT>

INPUT MODE

ENTER

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

uiop

INPUT MODE

ENTER

[Rear]

Changing the input source within Input Setup

1.Assign

2.Video

3.Input Mode

4.Rename

5.Source Level

3.Input Setup

CD

Press u to align the
cursor with the top right
of the menu screen, and
press o p to change
the input source.

The input source currently selected in the MAIN ZONE is not changed
even when the input source within Input Setup is changed.

Settings Related to Playing Input
Sources

a Auto Preset

Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.

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

d Preset Name

Assign name to a preset memory.
Names containing up to 8 characters can be input.

A1 ~ G8

Select the preset memory number.

[Input source]

[Characters that can be input]

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = “ ? @ [ \ ] (space)

Default

Reset the settings to the default values.

TUNER

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”
cannot be selected.

Convert

Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

: Enable conversion.

ON

: Disable conversion.

OFF

NOTE

When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some
other source is input, the video conversion function might not operate.
If this happens, please set the conversion mode to “OFF”.

DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX

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[Input source]

[Selectable items]

Start

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

s Preset Skip

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

A ~ G

Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to display.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

ON

Skip

TUNER

: Start the auto preset process.

TUNER XM SIRIUS

: Display this number.

: Skip this number.

f Video

Setting the video source.

Video Select

Switch video input source while listening to audio signal.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR V.AUX

Select video input source to view.

Source

The video and audio for the same input source are played.

Press <VIDEO SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT> until the desired
picture appears.
b To cancel, press <VIDEO SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT>

:

Operating from the main unit

and select “Source”.

TUNER PHONO CD DVD HDP TV/CBL

SAT VCR DVR V.AUX XM SIRIUS

:

i/p Scaler

Make settings for i/p scaler function.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

: Use i/p scaler function for analog video signal.

A to H

: Do not use i/p scaler function.

OFF

NOTE

When the “Convert” setting is “OFF”, you cannot set “i/p Scaler”.

DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

Specifications

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Auto HDMI Digital

AnalogEXT. IN

Resolution

Make settings for resolution of HDMI video output signal.

[Input source]

DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX

[Selectable items]

Auto

Setup

480p/576p

1080i

720p

1080p

This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to “A to H”.

: Detect monitor panel resolution and automatically set

output resolution.

: Output at 480p/576p resolution.

: Output at 1080i resolution.

: Output at 720p resolution.

: Output at 1080p resolution.

NOTE

• It is not possible to convert “1080i” signals into “720p” format.

• It is not possible to convert “720p” signals into “1080i” format.

Progressive Mode

Select optimum progressive mode for video material.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

Auto

Video1

Video2

This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to “A to H”.

: Automatically detect video material type.

: Select mode suitable for video playback.

: Select mode suitable for video and 30-frame film material

playback.

DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX

Aspect

This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p
input signals from the HDMI output connector.

[Input source]

DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX

[Selectable items]

: Output at 16:9 aspect ratio.

Full

Normal

This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to “A to H”.

: Output at 4:3 aspect ratio.

g Input Mode

Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source.
The selectable input modes depend on the input source and
“Assign” setting (vpage 38).

Input Mode

Set the input mode for this source.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

Analog

EXT. IN

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

Auto

EXT. IN

: Play only signals from analog input.

: Play only signals from EXT. IN input.

: Automatically detect input signal and perform playback.

: Play only signals from EXT. IN input.

TUNER PHONO

XM

[Input source]

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX SIRIUS

[Selectable items]

Auto

HDMI

Digital

Analog

EXT. IN

z1: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu

z2: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu

• 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”.

: Automatically detect input signal and perform playback.

z1

: Play only signals from HDMI input. (Excluding CD and

SIRIUS)

z2

: Play only signals from digital input.

: Play only signals from analog input.

: Play only signals from EXT. IN input.

“Assign” setting is set to “HDMI In”.

“Assign” setting is set to “Digital In” (vpage 38).

Operating from the main unit or remote control
unit

Press INPUT MODE.
Each time you press the button, the input mode display will change.

z2z1

z1: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu

“Assign” setting is set to “HDMI In”.

z2: This can be selected for input sources for which the menu

“Assign” setting is set to “Digital In” (vpage 38).

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For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

Decode Mode

Set the decode mode for this source.

[Input source]

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX

[Selectable items]

: Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play

Auto

automatically.

: Decode and play only PCM input signals.

PCM

: Decode and play only DTS input signals.

DTS

• This can be selected for input sources for which the menu “Assign”

setting is set to “HDMI In” or “Digital In” (vpage 38).

• Only set “PCM” and “DTS” when playing the respective signals.

h Rename

Change the display name for this source.
Names containing up to 8 characters can be input.

[Characters that can be input]

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = “ ? @ [ \ ] (space)

Default

Reset the settings to the default values.

j Source Level

Corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio
input.

[Variable range]

For input sources for which “HDMI In” and “Digital In” are set at the
menu “Assign” setting, the analog input level and digital input level
can be set separately.

–12dB

~

0dB

~

+12dB

k Assign

Assign input sources to input connectors.

HDMI In

Select HDMI connector to assign to this source.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

HDMI1

HDMI2

HDMI3

HDMI4

Input source DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT

Default setting HDMI1 HDMI2 None HDMI3

Input source VCR DVR V.AUX

Default setting None HDMI4 None

• With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred

• When the AVR-989 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable,

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

: Assign HDMI1 input connector.

: Assign HDMI2 input connector.

: Assign HDMI3 input connector.

: Assign HDMI4 input connector.

: No HDMI input connector assigned.

None

simultaneously. 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” to “Digital”.

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

are not output to the monitor.

DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX

Digital In

Select digital input connector to assign to this source.

[Input source]

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

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V.AUX SIRIUS

[Selectable items]

COAX1

COAX2

COAX3

OPT1

OPT2

OPT3

None

Input source CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT

Default setting COAX3 COAX1 None OPT1 COAX2

Input source VCR DVR V.AUX SIRIUS

Default setting None OPT2 OPT3 None

: Assign COAXIAL 1 input connector.

: Assign COAXIAL 2 input connector.

: Assign COAXIAL 3 input connector.

: Assign OPTICAL 1 input connector.

: Assign OPTICAL 2 input connector.

: Assign OPTICAL 3 input connector.

: No digital input connector assigned.

Setup

Component In

Select component video input to assign to this source.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

: Assign component video 1 input connector.

1-RCA

: Assign component video 2 input connector.

2-RCA

: Assign component video 3 input connector.

3-RCA

: No component video input connector assigned.

None

Input source DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT

Default setting 1-RCA 2-RCA 3-RCA None

DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX

Specifications

Input source VCR DVR V.AUX

Default setting None None None

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications

iPod Dock

Assign control dock for iPod to this source.

[Input source]

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX

[Selectable items]

Assign

Setup

• With the default settings, the control dock for iPod can be used

• Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-989 and control dock

: Assign iPod input.

: Do not assign iPod input.

None

connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.

for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input
source.

l iPod

Make settings for “iPod” playback.

[Input source]

Repeat Mode

Make settings for repeat mode.

[Selectable items]

: Repeat all songs.

All

: Repeat the current song.

One

: Cancel repeat mode.

OFF

Shuffle Mode

Make settings for shuffle mode.

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

connected

[Selectable items]

Songs

Albums

: Shuffle all songs.

: Shuffle songs from current album only.

: Cancel shuffle mode.

OFF

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR

V.AUX

n When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W is

connected

[Selectable items]

This can be selected for input sources for which “Assign” is assigned
at the “iPod Dock” setting.

: Shuffle mode on.

ON

: Cancel shuffle mode.

OFF

A0 Antenna Aiming

Check the XM and SIRIUS radio reception sensitivity.

[Input source]

Satellite

Indicate satellite signal strength.

Terrestrial

Indicate terrestrial signal strength.

n XM Antenna Aiming

Display Condition

n SIRIUS Antenna Aiming

Display Condition

XM SIRIUS

Signal strength is strong
Signal strength is good
Signal strength is marginal
Signal strength is weak
No signal

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

A1 Parental Lock

For any channel, set the radio reception limits.

[Input source]

Lock Setting

Set the channel radio reception limits.

Press ENTER.

q
w Using uio p, input the password (4 digits number) and press

ENTER.

e Select channel by pressing ui, and set the lock by pressing o

p.

[Selectable items]

Unlock

Lock

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 55).

Edit Lock Code

Change the password.

Press ENTER.

q
w Input old password (4 digits) using uio p, and press ENTER.
e Input new password (4 digits) using uio p, and press ENTER.
r Input new password (4 digits) again using uio p, and press

ENTER. If the correct password is input, “Completed” is displayed,

and the new password is modified.

• If the old password is incorrectly input, “Current Lock Code Incorrect”
is displayed, and proceed again from step q.

• If the password input is 3 digits or less, “Input 4-digit” is displayed,
and input again with a 4 digit password.

• If the new password is not correctly input, “New Lock Code
Disagreement” is displayed and the password does not change.

SIRIUS

: Do not lock selected channel(s).

: Lock selected channel(s).

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For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 20).

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting

Specifi cations

Surround Modes

q Standard Playback

This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the
program source.

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources

Selecting the surround mode

Select by press STANDARD.
The mode switches each time the button is pressed.

[Selectable items]

DOLBY PLgx

or

DOLBY PLg

z

: The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY

PLg for playback.

DTS NEO:6

: The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for

playback.

neural

: It is possible to play analog input signals and PCM

(2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in the surround mode.
This is the optimum mode for playing sources
recorded in XM HD Surround (vpage 70).

z

: DOLBY PLgx can be selected when surround back speakers are

being used.

DOLBY PLg can be selected when surround back speakers are

not being used.

Select the mode to suit the source

Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at
menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” (vpage

43).

n DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg

Cinema

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

Music

: This mode is suited for music sources.

Game

: This mode is suited for games.

Pro Logic

: 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

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

Music

: This mode is suited for music sources.

Setup

STANDARD

DSP SIMULATION

PURE DIRECT

DIRECT/STEREO

STANDARD
DSP SIMULATIONDIRECT/STEREO

PURE DIRECT

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

[Rear]

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications

Playing Multi-channel Sources
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)

In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR­989 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input signal and
automatically operates the appropriate decoder for surround sound.

[Selectable items]

STANDARD

Any of the surround modes in the “Display” column in the following

Setup

table.
The mode changes depending upon factors such as the

• Input signal

• Whether or not surround back speakers
are being used.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

DOLBY DIGITAL Plus (z4)

DOLBY TrueHD (z4)

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 /

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 /

z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”

z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete

z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.
z4 : When a signal is input, the HD AUDIO indicator lights.

For details, see pages 73, 74.

:

Input signal Display

DOLBY DIGITAL

(other than 2ch) /

DTS (5.1ch) /

DTS 96/24

DTS-HD (z4)

PCM (multi ch) /

DSD (multi ch)

and the AVR-989’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”.

6.1”.

DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY DIGITAL +
DOLBY TrueHD
DOLBY HD+EX
DOLBY HD+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY HD+PLgx MUSIC
DTS SURROUND
DTS+PLgx CINEMA
DTS+PLgx MUSIC
DTS+NEO:6
DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1)
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2)
DTS 96/24 (z3)
DTS-HD HI RES
DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD+NEO:6
DTS-HD+PLgx CINEMA
DTS-HD+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN 7.1

w DSP Simulation Playback

The desired mode according to the program source and viewing
situation can be selected from among 10 DENON original
surround modes.
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 71, 72) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.

Selecting the surround mode

Select by press DSP SIMULATION.
The mode switches each time the button is pressed.

[Selectable items]

z1

5CH / 7CH STEREO

WIDE SCREEN

SUPER STADIUM

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

CLASSIC CONCERT

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

z1: “5CH STEREO” is displayed when “Surround Parameter” –

“SB CH Out” is “OFF”, and “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2”
(vpage 32, 44).

z2: 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.

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.

: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound

from all speakers.

: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere

of viewing a movie on a large screen.

: This mode is suited for viewing sports

programs.

: 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 appreciating classical

concert programs.

z2

: 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.

e Direct Playback

Selecting the mode

Select by press DIRECT/STEREO.

[Selectable items]

DIRECT

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.

z : When DSD signals are converted to PCM signals as set by the

For details, see page 74.

:

Input signal

Analog signal /

PCM (2ch) /

Dolby Digital source /

DTS source /

Other 2-channel digital signals

DSD (2ch)

PCM (multi ch)

DSD (multi ch)

audio parameters and speaker settings, “DIRECT” or “MULTI CH
DIRECT” is displayed.

DIRECT

DSD DIRECT (z)
MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC
M DIRECT 7.1

DSD MULTI DIRECT (z)

Display

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting

Specifi cations

Parameter

1

Press <MENU> or [A.MENU].

The menu is displayed.

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

[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.

2

Press ui to select “Parameter”, then press ENTER.

3

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.

4

Press ENTER to enter the setting.

Adjusting the parameters

n To exit adjustment

Press <MENU> or [A.MENU] during adjustment.

r Stereo Playback

Selecting the mode

Select by press DIRECT/STEREO.

[Selectable items]

STEREO

:

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.

Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode

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

• To cancel, press PURE DIRECT again.

• When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the on-screen display is not
displayed and the display on the main unit is turned off.

• If the HDMI input connector is selected, video outputs are output in
the PURE DIRECT mode.

• The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT
mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.

Press PURE DIRECT.

When DIRECT/STEREO is pressed, DIRECT mode can be switched
to STEREO mode.

Setup

STANDARD

RESTORER

AUDIO DELAY

uio p

ENTER

RETURN

DYNAMIC VOLUME

MULTEQ XT

<MENU>

<SURROUND BACK>

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

AUDIO DELAY

[NIGHT]

MULTEQ XT

RESTORER

DYNAMIC

VOLUME

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

uiop

ENTER

uiop

STANDARD

RETURN
[A. MENU]

ENTER

[Front] [Rear]

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications

2.Tone

3.Audyssey Settings

4.RESTORER

5.Night Mode

6.Audio Delay

1.Surround Parameter

4.Parameter

Surround Parameter

Adjust surround sound parameters.

The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ
depending upon the following conditions.

•

Whether an input signal is present (when playing) or not
(when stopped, etc.).

• The type of input signal

• The type of surround mode

Setup

For details of which parameters can be adjusted in each
surround mode, see “Surround Modes and Parameters”
(vpage 71, 72).

n Surround Parameter

a Mode
s Cinema EQ
d DRC
f Dynamic Range Compression
g LFE
h Center Image
j Panorama
k Dimension
l Center Width
A0 Delay Time
A1 Effect
A2 Effect Level
A3 Room Size
A4 AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode)
A5 SB CH Out
A6 SUBWOOFER ATT
A7 Subwoofer

n Tone

A8 Tone Control
A9 Bass
S0 Treble

n Audyssey Settings

S1 MultEQ XT
S2 Dynamic EQ
S3 Dynamic Volume
S4 Setting

n RESTORER
n Night Mode
n Audio Delay

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For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 42).

F Menu screen F

Surround Parameter

Adjust surround sound parameters.
The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes
(vpage 71, 72).

a Mode

Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source,
etc.).

n In the PLgx or PLg mode

[Selectable items]

Cinema

Music

Game

n In the DTS NEO:6 mode

[Selectable items]

Cinema

Music

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

s Cinema EQ

Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding.

[Selectable items]

ON

OFF

: This is the mode for cinema source.

: This is the mode for music source.

: This is the mode for game source.

PL

: Dolby Pro Logic playback mode

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

: This is the mode for cinema source.

: This is the mode for music source.

: “Cinema EQ” is used.

: “Cinema EQ” is not used.

(PLg mode only).

d DRC

Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).

[Selectable items]

This can be set in the Dolby TrueHD mode.

Auto Low Mid High OFF

f Dynamic Range Compression

Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).

[Selectable items]

: Turn dynamic range compression off.

OFF

: Low setting.

Low

: Middle setting.

Mid

: High setting.

High

When playing DTS sources, this is only displayed for compatible
software.

g LFE

Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE).

[Variable range]

For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend
setting to the values below.

• Dolby Digital sources: “0 dB”

• DTS movie sources: “0 dB”

• DTS music sources: “–10 dB”

–10dB

~

0dB

h Center Image

Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider
sound.

[Variable range]

0.0

~

0.3

~

1.0

j Panorama

Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound.
If the surround effect seems weak, set “Panorama” to “ON”.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

k Dimension

Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance.

[Variable range]

0

~ 3 ~

6

l Center Width

Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider
sound.

[Variable range]

0

~ 3 ~

7

A0 Delay Time

Adjust delay time to control sound stage size.

[Variable range]

0 ms

~

30 ms

~

300 ms

A1 Effect

Switch effect signal for multi-surround speakers on and off.
When “Effect” is set to “ON”, a surround effect with a strong sense of
expansion is achieved.

[Selectable items]

Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the
surround signals seems unnatural.

ON OFF

A2 Effect Level

Adjust effect signal level.

[Variable range]

Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the
surround signals seems unnatural.

1

~ 10 ~

15

A3 Room Size

Determine size of acoustic environment.

[Selectable items]

Small

Med.S

Medium

Med.L

Large

: Simulate acoustics of a small room.

: Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room.

: Simulate acoustics of a medium room.

: Simulate acoustics of a medium-large room.

: Simulate acoustics of a large room.

NOTE

“Room Size” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources
are played.

A4 AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode)

Auto-select surround mode by source.
This function only works for software containing a special identification
signal.
If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES,
it is played in 6.1-channels. If not, it is played in 5.1-channels.

[Selectable items]

Example : Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag)

• When “AFDM” is set to “ON”, the surround mode is automatically

set to the DOLBY + PLgx CINEMA mode.

• To play in the Dolby Digital EX mode, set “AFDM” to “OFF” and
“SB CH Out” to “MTRX ON”.

• Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags. If the playback
mode does not switch automatically even when “AFDM” is set to
“ON”, set “SB CH Out” to “MTRX ON” or “PLIIx CINEMA”.

• When the “Amp Assign” setting is “7.1ch”, and using the surround
back speakers, you can set “AFDM”.

ON OFF

A5 SB CH Out (for Multi-channel sources)

Select playback mode for surround back channels.

[Selectable items]

OFF

MTRX ON

PLIIx CINEMA

PLIIx MUSIC

ES MTRX

ES DSCRT

DSCRT ON

z1: This can be selected when “Surround Back Speaker” is set

to “2spkrs” at the menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup”
– “Speaker Configuration” setting (vpage 27).

z2: This can be selected when “Surround Back Speaker” is set to

“2spkrs” or “1spkr” at the menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker
Setup” –“Speaker Configuration” setting.

z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources.
z4: This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a

discrete 6.1-channel signal identification signal.

Settings can also be made when STANDARD or <SURROUND

BACK> is pressed.

When using surround back speakers, adopt the following
settings.
q Adopt “7.1ch” for the “Amp Assign” setting.

• The default setting for the Amp Assign mode of AVR-989 is

“ZONE2”.

w Adopt a setting other than “OFF” for the “SB CH Out” setting

of “Surround Parameter”.

: No signal is played from the surround back

channels.

: The surround channel signals undergo digital

matrix processing and are output from the
surround back channels.

z1

: Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode,

surround back signal played.

z2

: Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode,

surround back signal played.

z3

: DTS signal played with digital matrix

processing.

z4

: Signal included in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel

sources played.

: Mode for discrete playback of surround back

signals included in 7.1-channel digital discrete
audio signals (DVD, etc.).

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting

Setup

Specifications

For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 42).

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications

Audyssey

Audyssey Byp. L/R

Audyssey Flat

ManualOFF

A5 SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources)

Determine whether to use surround back speakers.

[Selectable items]

: The surround back channel signal is played.

ON

: The surround back channel signal is not played.

OFF

This operation can be performed directly pressing <SURROUND

Setup

BACK>.

A6 SUBWOOFER ATT

Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode.

[Selectable items]

: The input from the subwoofer channel is attenuated.

ON

: The input from the subwoofer channel is not attenuated.

OFF

Usually use in this mode.

Tone

Adjust the tonal quality of the sound.

A8 Tone Control

Turn tone adjustments off.

[Selectable items]

: Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass).

ON

: Playback without tone adjustment.

OFF

The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT mode.

NOTE

When the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON”, setting is not possible.

A9 Bass

Adjust low frequency range (bass).

Audyssey Settings

Select MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.

S1 MultEQ XT

Select the type of room correction desired from the following list:

[Selectable items]

Audyssey

Audyssey Byp. L/R

Audyssey Flat

Manual

OFF

: Optimize frequency response of all speakers.

: Optimize frequency response of speakers

except front L and R speakers.

: Optimize frequency response of all speakers

to flat response.

: Apply frequency response set with “Manual

EQ” (vpage 31).

: Turn equalizer off.

Set this to “ON” if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when
playing audio signal.

A7 Subwoofer

Turn subwoofer output on and off.

[Selectable items]

: The subwoofer is used.

ON

: The subwoofer is not used.

OFF

[Variable range]

–6dB ~ +6dB

S0 Treble

Adjust high frequency range (treble).

[Variable range]

“Bass” and “Treble” can be set when “Tone Control” is set to “ON”.

–6dB ~ +6dB

Operating from the main unit or remote control
unit

Press MULTEQ XT.

• When “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” or “Audyssey Flat” is
selected, “ ” lights.

• After running Auto Setup, if the Speaker Configuration, Distance,
Channel Level, and Crossover Frequency have changed without
increasing the number of speakers measured, only “ ”
lights.

• “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and “Audyssey Flat” can be
selected after the auto setup procedure has been performed.

• After performing “Auto Setup”, the “MultEQ XT” setting
automatically becomes “Audyssey”.

• If the settings of speakers for which “None” has been determined
at “Auto Setup” are changed, “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R”
and “Audyssey Flat” cannot be selected. Either perform Auto Setup
again, or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with “Auto
Setup” – “Parameter Check” – “Restore”.

• MultEQ XT and Manual EQ set to “Not Used” with “Manual Setup”
– “Audio Setup” – “EQ Preset” – “EQ Customize” (vpage 31) on
the menu, cannot be selected.

• When using headphones, “MultEQ XT” is set to “OFF”.

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For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 42).

Dynamic EQ / Volume : ON

“Green” “Red”

Dynamic EQ : ON / Volume : OFF

Dynamic EQ / Volume : OFF

S2 Dynamic EQ

Dynamic EQ / Volume : ON Dynamic EQ : ON / Volume : OFF

Dynamic EQ / Volume : OFF

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 XT to provide well-balanced sound for
every listener at any volume level.

[Selectable items]

: Use Dynamic EQ function.

ON

: Do not use Dynamic EQ function.

OFF

Operating from the main unit or remote control
unit

Press DYNAMIC VOLUME.

• “Dynamic EQ” can only be set when auto setup has been
performed.

• After performing “Auto Setup”, the “Dynamic EQ” setting
automatically becomes “ON”.

• “Dynamic EQ” cannot be set in the following situations.

⋅ If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.
⋅ After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has

increased from the number of measured speakers.

• When “MultEQ XT” is set to “OFF” or “Manual”, “Dynamic EQ” is
automatically set to “OFF”.

• Before running Auto Setup and after running Auto Setup, if the
number of speakers has increased or you pressed DYNAMIC

VOLUME, “Run Audyssey” is displayed. In this case, either perform

Auto Setup, or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with
“Auto Setup” – “Parameter Check” – “Restore”.

NOTE

When you set ”Dynamic EQ” to ”ON”, “Tone Control” and “Night
Mode” are switched ”OFF”.

n Operating conditions for each function

• Dynamic EQ : When “MultEQ XT” is set to “ON”

• Dynamic Volume : When “Dynamic EQ” is set to “ON”

• Setting : When “Dynamic Volume” is set to “ON”

S1 MultEQ XT

S2 Dynamic EQ

S3 Dynamic Volume

S4 Setting

S3 Dynamic Volume

Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in
volume level between television programs, commercials, and between
the soft and loud passages of movies.
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.

[Selectable items]

: Use Dynamic Volume.

ON

The Dynamic Volume effect will be at the level of the

“Setting”.

: Do not use Dynamic Volume.

OFF

Operating from the main unit or remote control
unit

Press DYNAMIC VOLUME.

• “Dynamic Volume” can only be set when auto setup has been
performed.

• “Dynamic Volume” cannot be set in the following situations.

⋅ If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.
⋅ After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has

increased from the number of measured speakers.

• When “MultEQ XT” is set to “OFF” or “Manual”, “Dynamic Volume”
is automatically set to “OFF”.

• Before running Auto Setup and after running Auto Setup, if the
number of speakers has increased or you pressed DYNAMIC

VOLUME, “Run Audyssey” is displayed. In this case, either perform

Auto Setup, or return to the setting after running Auto Setup with
“Auto Setup” – “Parameter Check” – “Restore”.

NOTE

“Dynamic Volume” and “Night Mode” cannot be used jointly.

S4 Setting

Can be set when “Dynamic Volume” is set to “ON”.
Set Dynamic Volume effect.

[Selectable items]

Midnight

Evening

NOTE

• “Setting” can only be set when auto setup has been performed.

• “Setting” cannot be set in the following situations.
⋅ If “Auto Setup” fails to be completed.
⋅ After running Auto Setup, when the number of used speakers has

⋅ If “Dynamic Volume” setting is “OFF”.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ solves the problem of deteriorating sound
quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human
perception and room acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the correct
frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment at
any user-selected volume setting. The result is bass response, tonal
balance, and surround impression that remain constant despite
changes in volume. Dynamic EQ combines information from
incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room,
a prerequisite for delivering a loudness correction solution. Audyssey
Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ XT to provide
well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.

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.
Dynamic Volume looks at the preferred volume setting by the user and
then monitors how the volume of program material is being perceived
by listeners in real time to decide whether an adjustment is needed.
Whenever necessary, Dynamic Volume makes the necessary rapid
or gradual adjustments to maintain the desired playback volume
level while optimizing the dynamic range. 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 whether
watching movies, flipping between television channels, or changing
from stereo to surround sound content.

: High setting affects volume the most, causing all sounds

to be of equal loudness.

: Middle setting prevents loud and soft sounds from

being much louder and softer respectively than average
sounds.

: Low setting provides the least adjustments to the

Day

loudest and softest of sounds.

increased from the number of measured speakers.

About Dynamic EQ

About Dynamic Volume

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Specifications

For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 42).

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OFF Low Mid

High

OFF Mode 1

(RESTORER 64)

Mode 2

(RESTORER 96)

Mode 3

(RESTORER HQ)

RESTORER

This function restores compressed audio signals to how they
were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of
the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound.

[Selectable items]

:

OFF

Do not use RESTORER.

Setup

Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs.

Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources.

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.

Press RESTORER.

(RESTORER 64):

Mode1

(RESTORER 96):

Mode2

(RESTORER HQ):

Mode3

Operating from the main unit or remote control
unit

Night Mode

Optimized setting for late-night listening.

Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio.

[Selectable items]

: Turn night mode off.

OFF

: Low setting.

Low

: Middle setting.

Mid

High

: High setting.

Operating from the remote control unit

Press [NIGHT].
The “ ” indicator lights when “Low”, “Mid” or “High” is

selected.

NOTE

• When the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON”, setting is not possible.

• When a HD-Audio (DOLBY DIGITAL Plus, DOLBY TrueHD, DTS-HD)
signal is input, the “Night Mode” can not be selected.

Audio Delay

Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio.

Delay audio.
This sets the delay time for audio signals.

[Variable range]

If you wish to adjust the “Audio Delay” while playing HDMI or
component video signals, press u to set “OSD” to “OFF”. This way
the audio delay can be adjusted while watching the picture. (Press u
again to switch to the on-screen display.)

Operating from the main unit or remote control
unit

Press AUDIO DELAY, then press o p to adjust audio delay.

NOTE

When operating by remote control, the on-screen display is not
shown.

• 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 XT”, “RESTORER” and “Night Mode” 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.

0 ms

~

200 ms

About the RESTORER function

• 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 is displayed on the menu and can be set when the input source
is selected to “XM”, or analog signals (including AM/FM and SIRIUS
signals) or PCM signals (fs = 44.1/48 kHz) are input.

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For details on adjusting individual parameters, see “Adjusting the parameters” (vpage 42).

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Information

F Menu screen F

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

6.Preset Station

1.Status

5.Information

Status

Shows information about current settings.

a

MAIN ZONE

Shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE.
The items displayed differ according to the input source.

[Items to be checked]

Select Source Name Surround Mode Input Mode

Rec Select Video Select Source Level MultEQ XT

Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Night Mode RESTORER

etc.

s

ZONE2

Shows information about settings for multi-zone.

[Items to be checked]

Power Select Source Volume Level

Name :FM/AM TU

Surround Mode:

STEREO

Select Source:TUNER

5-1.Status

1/4

Audio Input Signal

Shows information about audio input signals.

Dialogue normalization function

This is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources.
This function automatically corrects the standard signal level for
individual program sources.
The correction value can be checked using <STATUS>.

The fi gure is the correction value when the standard level is
corrected.

[Items to be checked]

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

: “MATRIX” is displayed if the input signal has

undergone matrix processing, “DISCRETE” if the
input signal has undergone discrete processing.

F Menu screen F

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

1.Status

5.Information

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

SIGNAL:Dolby Digital

fs :48kHz
Format:3/2/.1
Offset:-4dB

Surround Mode:

5-2.Audio Input Signal

When <STATUS> is pressed, the set’s status can be checked on the
display.

Setup

<STATUS>

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

1.Status

5.Information

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

1.Status

5.Information

480p

Color Space
RGB 4:4:4

Pixel Depth
8bits

Resolution

5-3.HDMI Signal Info.

5-5.Quick Select

1/2

1.Quick Select 1

2.Quick Select 2

3.Quick Select 3

HDMI

Support Resolution

480i/p
576i/p
1080i:50Hz/60

Hz

720p:50Hz/60

Hz

1080p:50Hz/60

Hz

1080p:24

Hz

Interface

5-3.HDMI Monitor Info.

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

1.Status

5.Information

5-4.Auto Surround Mode

[Analog][PCM]
2CH:STEREO

[Digital]

2CH:DOLBY PLIIx cinema

5.1CH:DOLBY/DTS SURROUND

[Multi ch]

:MULTI CH IN

2.Audio Input Signal

3.HDMI Information

4.Auto Surround Mode

5.Quick Select

6.Preset Station

1.Status

5.Information

5-6.Preset Station

A1FM 87.50M

Hz

A2FM 89.10M

Hz

A3FM 98.10M

Hz

A4FM107.90M

Hz

A5FM 90.10M

Hz

A6FM 90.10M

Hz

A7FM 90.10M

Hz

A8FM 90.10M

Hz

HDMI Information

Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor.

F Menu screen F

Setup

Auto Surround Mode

Shows information about auto surround mode settings.
The surround mode for which the last memory function was used
for the different input signal types is displayed.

F Menu screen F

Preset Station

Shows information about preset stations.

F Menu screen F

a

HDMI Signal Information

The HDMI input signal information is displayed.

[Items to be checked]

Resolution Color Space Pixel Depth

s

HDMI Monitor Information

The HDMI monitor information is displayed.

[Items to be checked]

Interface Support Resolution

[Items to be checked]

Analog/PCM 2CH Digital 2CH Digital 5.1CH Multi ch

Quick Select

Shows information about quick select settings.

F Menu screen F

[Items to be checked]

Name Input Source Input Mode Volume Level MultEQ XT

Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Front Sp Analog/PCM 2CH

Digital 2CH Digital 5.1CH Multi ch

[Input source]

[Items to be checked]

TUNER XM SIRIUS

A1 ~ G8

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For instructions on storing settings at Quick Select 1 to 3, see page

60.

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Specifi cations

Preparations

1

Press <POWER>.

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

2

Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE].

The power indicator fl ashes green and the power turns on.

b Also press [SOURCE SELECT] when in standby mode, the power

turns on. In this case the input source is selected by remote
control unit.

b Also press [QUICK SELECT] when in standby mode, the power

turns on. In this case Quick Select is selected.

Turning the Power Off

q Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF].

The power is set to the standby mode.

w Press <POWER>.

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

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 <POWER> to turn off the power,
or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Turning the Power On

Selecting the Input Source

If “ZONE2 / Rec Select”, “Tuning Preset” or “Video Select” is selected,
press <SOURCE> before turning <SOURCE SELECT>.

Either turn <MASTER VOLUME> or press [MASTER

VOLUME].

[Variable range]

– – – –80.0dB ~ 18.0dB

Operations During Playback

Adjusting the Master Volume

Press [MUTING].

The sound is reduced to the level set at menu “Manual Setup“ –
“Option Setup” – “Volume control” – “Mute Level”.
To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be canceled by
adjusting the master volume.

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

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

NOTE

Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones.

Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting)

Listening with Headphones

Press <SPEAKERS>.

Front A Front B

Front A+B

Switching the front speakers

Playback

Select the source using SOURCE SELECT.

Turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SOURCE SELECT] to switch
between input sources.

NOTE

The adjustable range will differ depending upon factors such as the
type of input signal and the channel level setting.

NOTE

When set to “Custom”, <SPEAKERS> does not operate.

Playback

<POWER>

<ON/STANDBY>

<MASTER VOLUME>

<SOURCE SELECT>

<SOURCE>

<SPEAKERS>

PHONES jack

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

[OFF]

[SOURCE

SELECT]

[ON/SOURCE]

[MASTER
VOLUME]

[MUTING]

[QUICK SELECT]

[SOURCE
SELECT]

[Front] [Rear]

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1

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to

select “TUNER”.

2

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE

CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”.

(vpage 61 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

3

Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

4

Tune in the desired broadcast station.

q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning)

Press [MODE] to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then
use [TUNING] to select the station you want to hear.

w To tune in manually (Manual Tuning)

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

[TUNING] to select the station you want to hear.

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts

Basic Operation

Playing Video and Audio
Equipment

1

Prepare the equipment.

q Load the BD, DVD, CD or other software in the player.
(vSee the operating instructions of the respective equipment.)
w To play a video equipment, switch the monitor input.
(vSee the monitor’s operating instructions.)

2

Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source.

3

Start playback.

(vSee the operating instructions of the respective equipment.)

Basic Operation

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

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

• The time (default : 30sec) for which the on-screen display are
displayed can be set at “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “On­Screen Display” (vpage 33).

Press uio p to return to the original screen.

The remote control unit can be used to operate external devices.
See “Remote Control Unit Operations” (vpage 61).

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.

1

Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset.

2

Press [MEMORY].

3

Press [SHIFT] to select the block (A to G) in which the

station is to be preset.

4

Press [CHANNEL + –] or [NUMBER (1 ~ 8)] to select

the preset number.

5

Press [MEMORY] again to complete the setting.

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

• Stations can be preset automatically at menu “Input Setup” – “Auto
Preset” (vpage 36).

NOTE

Preset stations are erased by overwriting them.

Playback

SOURCE SELECT

<TUNING PRESET> <STATUS>

uio p

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

SOURCE SELECT

[SHIFT]

[TUNING]

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[SOURCE

CONTROL 2]

[TUNER]

[CHANNEL+ –]

uiop

SOURCE SELECT,
[NUMBER]

[TUNING]

[MODE]

[MEMORY]

[TUNER]

[BAND]

uiop

[Front] [Rear]

Listening to Preset Stations

[TUNING]

[SAT TU 1/2]

[TUNING]

uiop

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[SOURCE

CONTROL 2]

[SAT TU 1/2]

Operation on the Main Unit

Press <TUNING PRESET>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT>
to select the preset radio station.

Operation on the Remote control Unit

1
2

n Default settings

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

Press [CHANNEL + –] or [NUMBER (1 ~ 8)] to select

the desired preset channel.

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 XM Satellite Radio
Programs

About XM Radio

XM is North America’s number one satellite radio company, offering
an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in
premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children’s and entertainment
programming, broadcast in superior digital audio quality coast to coast.
For more information, or to subscribe, U.S. customers visit xmradio.
com or call XM Listener Care at 1-800- XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346);
Canadian customers visit xmradio.ca or call XM Listener Care at 1-877­GETXMSR (1-877-438-9677).

XM Ready® Legal

XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock required (each sold separately) to receive XM service.
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 XM satellite
Radio System. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a
one-time activation fee may apply. All fees and programming subject
to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with
an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling
1-800-XMRADIO (U.S. residents) and 1-877-GETXMSR (Canadian
residents). XM Service only available in the 48 contiguous United
States and Canada. ©2008 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

XM Ready® Subscription

Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the
XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to your
XM Ready® audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready
to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three
places to find your eight character XM Radio ID: On the XM Mini­Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0. Record
the Radio ID below for reference.

Note:

The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or

“F”.

Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at

http://activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-

2346). Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in Canada online at

https://activate.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438- 9677).
You will need a major credit card. XM will send a signal from the
satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes
10-15 minutes, but during peak busy periods you may need to keep
your XM Ready audio system on for up to an hour. When you can
access the full lineup on your XM Ready audio system you are done.

Basic Operation

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SAT TU 1/2]

1

to select “XM”.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE

2

CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”.

(vpage 61 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Use [TUNING] to select the channel.

When the channel is tuned in, the name of the song and artist

3

are displayed.

• The channel switches continuously when [TUNING] is pressed and
held.

• The artist name, song title, category and reception level can be
checked by pressing <STATUS>.

• The time (default : 30sec) for which the on-screen display are
displayed can be set at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup”
– “On-Screen Display” (vpage 33).

Press uio p to return to the original screen.

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Specifications

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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.

To preset other channels, repeat steps 1 to 5.

NOTE

Preset channels are erased by overwriting them.

1

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

2

Press [CHANNEL + –] or [NUMBER (1 ~ 8)] to select

the desired preset channel.

Listening to Preset Channels

1

Tune in the broadcast channel you want to preset.

2

Press [MEMORY].

3

Press [SHIFT] to select the block (A to G) in which the

station is to be preset.

4

Press [CHANNEL + –] or [NUMBER (1 ~ 8)] to select

the preset number.

5

Press [MEMORY] again to complete the setting.

The strength of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be
checked at menu “Input Setup” – “Antenna Aiming” (vpage 39).

Checking the XM Signal Strength and
Radio ID

1

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SAT TU 1/2]

to select “XM”.

2

Press <STATUS> until “SIGNAL” appears on the

display.

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

Display Status
GOOD Signal strength is good
MARGINAL Signal strength is marginal
WEAK Signal strength is weak
NO No signal

3

Adjust the position of the antenna until “SIGNAL:

GOOD” is shown on the display.

4

Press <STATUS> until the channel you want to check

(example: “XM001”) is displayed.

5

Press [TUNING] and select channel 0 (XM000).

The radio ID is shown on the display.

Radio ID

Operation on the Main Unit

Playback

<SOURCE SELECT>

<TUNING PRESET>

<STATUS>

uiop

Press <TUNING PRESET>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT>
to select the preset channel.

Operation on the Remote control Unit.

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

[TUNING]

[SHIFT]

[CHANNEL + –]

uiop

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[SOURCE

CONTROL 2]

[SAT TU 1/2]

[TUNING]

[MEMORY]

[MODE]

[SAT TU 1/2]

[NUMBER]

uiop

[Front] [Rear]

S R0 0 0 S i r i u sI D

* ** * * * * * * * * *

Searching Categories

Press o p.

1

Channel category

Use o p to select the category, then use ui to select

2

the desired channel.

• The channel switches continuously when [TUNING] is pressed and

held.

• The song title, artist name, composer name, category and reception

level can be checked by pressing <STATUS>.

• The time (default : 30sec) for which the on-screen display are
displayed can be set at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup”
– “On-Screen Display” (vpage 33).

Press uio p to return to the original screen.

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 [MEMORY].

2

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• “LOADING” is displayed while channels or data are being received.

• Refer to “Troubleshooting” – “XM Satellite Radio” regarding other

messages (vpage 79).

Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Programs

What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio?

Simply The Best Radio on RadioTM with all your favorite entertainment
including 100% commercial-free music, plus superior sports coverage,
uncensored talk and comedy, world-class entertainment, news,
weather and more for your car, home or office. For more information
visit sirius.com or siriuscanada.ca

Sirius is available in the US for subscribers with addresses in the
continental US and is available in Canada for subscribers with a
Canadian address. Required subscription plus compatible SIRIUS tuner
and antenna are required and sold separately. SIRIUS Programming is
subject to change. Visit sirius.com for the most complete and up-to­date channel lineup and product information. “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS
dog logo and related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
All rights reserved.

Basic Operation

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SAT TU 1/2]

1

to select “SIRIUS”.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE

2

CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”.

(vpage 61 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength
and Radio ID

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SAT TU 1/2]

1

to select “SIRIUS”.

Press <STATUS> until “SIGNAL” appears on the

2

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 <STATUS> until the channel you want to check

4

(example: “SR001”) is displayed.

Press [TUNING] and select channel 0 (SR000).

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

5

Sirius ID

b Write your own SIRIUS ID for storage use.

Sirius ID :

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

Press [SHIFT] to select the block in which the channel

3

is to be preset.

Press [CHANNEL + –] or [NUMBER (1 ~ 8)] to select

4

the preset number.

Press [MEMORY] 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

Operation on the Main Unit

Press <TUNING PRESET>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT>
to select the preset channel.

Operation on the Remote control Unit.

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

1

Press [CHANNEL + –] or [NUMBER (1 ~ 8)] to select

2

the desired preset channel.

Playback

Specifications

Use [TUNING] to select the channel.

When the channel is tuned in, the name of the song and artist

3

are displayed.

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Searching Categories

1

Press o p.

S R0 0 1 H i t s 1

C AT : P o p s

2

Use o p to select the category, to use ui to select

the desired channel.

Channel category

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

• “SIRIUS UPDATING” is displayed when updating SIRIUS tuner
fi rmware.

• Refer to “Troubleshooting” – “SIRIUS Satellite Radio” regarding other
messages (vpage 79).

Parental Lock

1

Tune to the channel you want to lock.

2

Press [ENTER] for at least 3 seconds.

“Code: [ ]” is displayed.

3

Enter the 4-digit lock code using uio p.

When you enter the correct code, the corresponding channel is

locked.

4

Press [ENTER].

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

• Channels stored in preset memor y 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 Step 2.

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

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

iPod® Playback

The music on an iPod can be played by using the control dock for
iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold separately).
The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the main
unit or remote control unit while watching the menus.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.

b 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.

1

Make the necessary preparations.

q Set the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod.
(vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.)
w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input.
The input for the control dock for iPod is assigned to VCR by

default.

MENU : ”Input Setup” – “Assign” – ”iPod Dock”

(vpage 39)

2

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [iPod] 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.

Basic Operation

OK to disconnect.

Playback

<SOURCE SELECT>

<ON/STANDBY>

ENTER

uiop

<STATUS>

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

uiop

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[6, 7]

[iPod]

[1]

[OFF]

[SOURCE

CONTROL 2]

[2]

[8, 9]

ENTER

[MODE]

ENTER

[NUMBER]

[iPod]
[TUNING + –]

uiop

[Front] [Rear]

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Specifi cations

Listening to Music

1

Use ui to select the menu, then press ENTER or p

to select the music fi le to be played.

2

Press ENTER or p.

Playback starts.

n Stopping playback temporarily

During playback, press ENTER or [1].
Press again to resume playback.

n Fast-forwarding or fast-reversing

During playback, either press and hold [6] (to fast-reverse) or

[7] (to fast-forward).

n To cue to the beginning of a track

During playback, either press [8] (to cue to the previous track) or

[9] (to cue to the next track).

n To stop

During playback, either press and hold ENTER or press [2].

n Playing repeatedly

Press [TUNING –].

[Selectable items]

All One OFF

MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Repeat Mode” (vpage 39)

n Shuffl ing playback

Press [TUNING +].

• When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R is

connected

[Selectable items]

Albums Songs OFF

• When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W is

connected

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Shuffl e Mode” (vpage 39)

• To check the name of the title, the artist or the album when playing
in browse mode, press <STATUS>.

• The folder name and the fi le name can be displayed in browse
mode. Only alphanumeric characters and certain symbols can be
displayed. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with
“ . (period)”.

• The time (default : 30sec) for which the on-screen display are
displayed can be set at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup”
– “On-Screen Display” – “iPod Information” (vpage 33).

Press uio p to return to the original screen.

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

• Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency
components of compressed audio fi les and achieve a richer sound.
The default setting is “Mode3” (vpage 47).

• Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF] and set the AVR-989’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.

• When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W control dock for iPod, refer to
the respective manual to operate.

3

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE

CONTROL 2] to “iPod/NETWORK”.

(vpage 61 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

4

Press [MODE] and hold it down for a 2 seconds or

more to select the display mode.

To switch between modes, press and hold down the button.
When remote mode is active, “Remote” is displayed.

[Selectable mode]

Browse mode Remote mode

Display location Main unit display

iPod display

Playable
files

Audio file

S S

Video file

S

z

1

S

z

2

Active
buttons

Remote
control unit
(AVR-989)

S S

iPod

A S

z

1

: When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W control dock for iPod.

z

2

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

ASD-1R and iPod.

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)

1

Press and hold [MODE] to set the Remote mode.

2

Watching the iPod’s screen, use ui to select

“Photos” or “Videos”.

3

Press [ENTER] until the image you want to 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.

• When viewing an iPod video fi le, select “iPod” - “Video” in browse
mode. (When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W)

NOTE

• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version,
somefunctions may not operate.

• DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod
data.

Playback

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[SOURCE
SELECT]

INPUT MODE

Recording on an External Equipment
(REC OUT mode)

You can listen to one program source while recording a different
program source.

1



Press <ZONE2 / REC SELECT> until “ZONE2 Source”.

“ZONE2 Source” is shown on the display.

2

Turn <SOURCE SELECT> until “RECOUT Source” is

displayed.

The “ ” indicator lights.

ZONE2 Source ZONE2 TUNER ZONE2 SIRIUS····

RECOUT SIRIUS RECOUT TUNER RECOUT Source······

3

Turn <SOURCE SELECT> to choose the input source

to be recorded.

4

Play the program source.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
operating instructions.
To record FM or AM broadcasts, select the broadcast (vpage

51).

5

Start recording.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
operating instructions.

Other Operations

Other Operations and Functions

Playing Super Audio CD

1

Assign the HDMI input connector at the “HDMI”

setting (vpage 38).

2

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SOURCE

SELECT] to select the input source assigned in step 1.

The “ ” indicator lights on the display.

3

Press INPUT MODE to select “AUTO” (vpage 37).

Select the input mode according to the program source to be
played.

4

Select the surround mode (vpage 40 ~ 42).

We recommend playing in the DIRECT mode.

5

Start playing the Super Audio CD.

The “ ” indicator lights on the display.
For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
operating instructions.

• When playing DSD signals in the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode,
the DSD signals are converted as such into analog signals. When
playing in other surround modes, the DSD signals are fi rst converted
into PCM format, then into analog signals.

• “DSD DIRECT” is shown on the display when playing DSD 2-channel
signals in the DIRECT mode. “DSD MULTI DIRECT” is shown on
the display when playing DSD multi-channel signals in the DIRECT
mode.

Playback

INPUT MODE

<SOURCE SELECT>

<ZONE 2 / REC SELECT>

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Surround mode

Surround mode

[SOURCE

SELECT]

[Front] [Rear]

3-

065

015*$"-

065

"6%*0

"6%*0

R

L

R

L

065

)%.*

*/

)%.*

• To cancel, press <ZONE2 / REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE

SELECT> until “ZONE2 Source” is displayed.

• Make a test recording before starting the actual recording.

• Signals are only output to the analog REC OUT connectors when
the digital signals input to the digital input connectors (OPTICAL/
COAXIAL) are PCM (2-channel) signals.

• Digital audio signals input to the HDMI connectors are not output
to the REC OUT connectors, so connect using the OPTICAL or
COAXIAL connectors.

• Sources selected with the REC OUT mode are output from ZONE2
as well.

• In the REC OUT mode, the remote control unit’s ZONE2 mode
buttons cannot be operated.

• The “XM” digital audio output signal is not output from the OPTICAL2
output connector.

NOTE

• Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should
not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright
holder.

• Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete”
cannot be selected.

Convenient Functions

• When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-989, connect optical
digital or analog.

If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical

digital connection.

• When using these functions set as follows: menu “Manual Setup” –
“HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control” set to “ON“ (vpage 30).

Connections

Player compatible

with HDMI

control function

NOTE

When using the HDMI control function, do not assign HDMI input to “TV/
CBL” by setting “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “HDMI In” in the menu.

Television compatible with

HDMI control function

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Playback

HDMI Control Function

When AVR-989 is connected to a TV and player compatible
with HDMI control function, you can perform the following
operations.
Settings other than AVR-989 settings must be made on the
respective devices. (Check the operating instructions of each
device for details.)

• AVR-989 power off can be linked to the TV power off step.

When you set “Output audio from amp” in the TV audio output

setup operation, you can switch the amp power on.

• You can switch audio output devices with a TV operation.
(When outputting from the TV speakers, output switches from

speakers connected to AVR-989).

• You can adjust AVR-989 volume in the TV volume adjustment

operation.

• You can switch AVR-989 functions through linkage to TV input

function switching.

• When playing the player, the AVR-989 input function switches to the

function of that player.

Specifications

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1

Press CH SELECT/ENTER.

2

Press ui or CH SELECT/ENTER to select “Fader”.

3

Use o p to adjust the volume of the speakers.

(o: front, p: rear)

• 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.

Fader Function

This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or
rear speakers at once.

1

Press CH SELECT/ENTER.

Channel Volume

FL 0.0dBSR 0.0

dB

C 0.0dB SBR 0.0

dB

FR 0.0dB SBL 0.0

dB

SW 0.0dB SL 0.0

dB

Fader
FRONT : REAR

2

Use ui or CH SELECT/ENTER to select the speaker.

The speaker that can be set switches each time one of the
buttons is pressed.

3

Use o p to adjust the volume.

b In the case of a subwoofer, reducing the volume when it is at “–12

dB” will change the setting to “OFF” (none).

Channel Level

You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback
sources or to suit your taste, as described below.

1

Connect the HDMI to the AVR-989 with equipment

compatible with the HDMI control function (vpage

58).

2

Put the power on for all the equipment connected to

the HDMI.

3

Check the settings for all the equipment connected to

the HDMI and make HDMI available to them.

b Please consult the operating instructions for the connected

equipment to check the settings.

b Steps 1~3 do not have to be repeated once started.
b Carryout steps 2 and 3 should any of the equipment be plugged

out.

4

Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to

the AVR-989.

5

Switch the AVR-989 input to the HDMI input source

and check if the picture from the player is ok.

6

Put the television power on standby and check if the

AVR-989 goes into standby.

If the AVR-989 does not work please check the following.

• Is the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control”

(vpage 30) set to “ON”?

• Is the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “Power Off Control”

(vpage 30) set to “ON”?

• Is the control function used for the television HDMI properly set?
(Check the television operating instructions for details.)

• Should any of the operations below be performed, the interlocking
function may be reset, in which case, repeat step’s 2 and 3.

• Menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “HDMI In” (vpage 38) setting

has changed.

• There is a change to the connection between the equipment and

the HDMI, or an increase in equipment.

Operations

NOTE

When the input source is “iPod”, you cannot perform channel level
setting.

Playback

CH SELECT/ENTER

uio p

QUICK SELECT

<POWER>

<STANDARD>

<DSP SIMULATION>

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

CH SELECT/

ENTER

uiop

QUICK SELECT

uiop

CH SELECT/
ENTER

[Front] [Rear]

Quick Select Function

With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode,
surround mode, MultEQ XT settings and volume can be stored in
the memory.

Set the input source, surround mode, MultEQ XT,

1

Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Front Speaker
settings and volume to the conditions you want to
store.

Press and hold the desired QUICK SELECT until

2

“Memory” appears on the display.

The current settings will be memorized.

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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.

Playback

[Quick Select Defaults]

Input Source Volume
Quick Select 1 DVD –40 dB
Quick Select 2 TV/CBL –40 dB
Quick Select 3 VCR –40 dB

• To call out the settings, press QUICK SELECT at which the desired

settings were stored.

• The Quick Select name can be changed (vpage 34).

NOTE

Input sources stored with the quick select function cannot be selected
if they have been deleted at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” –
“Source Delete” (vpage 33). In this case, store them again.

Personal Memory Plus Function

This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode,
HDMI output mode, MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume,
audio delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources.
When you switch to an input source, the settings are automatically
set to the ones that were set the last time that input source was
used.

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 <POWER>.

1

Press <POWER> while simultaneously pressing

2

<STANDARD> and <DSP SIMULATION>.

Once the display starts ashing at intervals of about 1

3

second, release the two buttons.

If in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 second,
start over from step 1.

Specifications

The surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the
different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes.

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[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[SOURCE
CONTROL 2]

[ZONE2 OFF]

[NUMBER]

[MAIN ON]

Remote Control Unit Operations

[Front]

Remote Control

[Rear]

Depending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment,
some buttons may not operate.

Operating DENON Audio
Components

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”.

1

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the position for the

2

component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or
TUNER).

Operate the audio component.

3

b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
b While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of

infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some
component models cannot be operated with this remote control.

Presetting

• DENON and other makes of components can be operated by
setting the preset memory.

• Operation is not possible for some models.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

1

b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side

for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component to be

2

registered.

• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the
preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote
control unit’s transmitting window while setting the preset
memory.

• 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.

• 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.

• The preset memory can be set for one component only among the
following: DVD/HDP and SAT/CABLE.

• VDP (Video Disc Player) can be preset when [SOURCE CONTROL 2]
is set to “DVD/HDP”.

Operating Preset Components

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

1

b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side

for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component you want

2

to operate.

Operate the component.

3

b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
b Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.



Press [ZONE2 OFF] and [MAIN ON] at the same time.

3

The indicator starts flashing.

Press [NUMBER] and input the 3-digit number of the

4

brand of the component to be preset. The numbers
are shown in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of this
manual).

To store the codes of another component in the

5

memory, repeat steps 1 to 4.

Functions of Buttons by Component

[OFF]

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[1], [2],

[SHIFT, 3],

[0, SKIP + / FAVORITE],

[TUNING, 6 7],

[8 9, CH + –]

[ON/SOURCE]

[SOURCE
CONTROL 2]

[SETUP],
[uiop],
[AUDIO], [ENTER],
[DISPLAY],
[RETURN],
[MENU/GUIDE]

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting

n Front

Device

operated

SOURCE

CONTROL 1

SOURCE

CONTROL 2

OFF – – – Power off Power off – – – – –

ON/SOURCE – – – Power on Power on

1

2

SHIFT, 3

0,

SKIP + /

FAVORITE

TUNING,

6 7

8 9,

CH + –

SETUP – – – Setup Setup – – – – –

uio p

AUDIO – – –

ENTER – Enter – Enter setting Enter setting – – Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting

DISPLAY – – –

RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return

MENU /

GUIDE

b The iPod/NETWORK’s FAVORITE button can be operated when using a control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W.

CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player

AUDIO VIDEO

CD

Play Play / Pause – Play Play Play Play

Stop Stop – Stop Stop Stop Stop

Pause – Shift Pause Pause Pause Pause

Disc skip +

Manual

search

(fast-reverse

/ fast-

forward)

Auto search

(cue)

– Cursor –

– – –

iPod/

NETWORK

b Favorites

Direct

Manual

search

(fast-reverse

/ fast-

forward)

Auto search

(cue)

TUNER DVD / HDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV

– Disc skip – – –

Manual

Tuning

down / up

Tuner

Channel – / +

search

(fast-reverse

/ fast-

forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Cursor

operation

Switching

the audio

signal

Switching

the display

Calling out

the menus

Blu-ray

Disc Player

Manual

search

(fast-reverse

/ fast-

forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Cursor

operation

Switching

the audio

signal

Switching

the display

Calling out
the menus

Video Disc

Player (VDP)

Power on /

Standby

Manual

search

(fast-reverse /

fast-forward)

Auto search

(cue)

– –

– – – – –

– –

– –

Video Deck

Power on /

Standby

Manual

search

(fast-reverse

/ fast-

forward)

Switch

channels

(–, +)

Satellite
Receiver

Power on /

Standby

Punch

through

Cursor

operation

Switching

the display

Calling out

the menus

Cable TV

Power on /

Standby

Punch

through

Cursor

operation

Switching

the display

Calling out
the menus

TV

(Monitor)

Power on /

Standby

Punch

through

Cursor

operation

Switching

the display

Calling out
the menus

Remote Control

Specifications

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsRemote Control

[TUNING + – /

TV VOL + –],

[MODE, TOP MENU],

[BAND,

PICTURE ADJUST],

[MEMORY, SUBTITLE]

[SETUP],
[uiop],
[AUDIO],
[ENTER],
[DISPLAY],
[RETURN]

[NUMBER]

(0~9, +10)

n Rear

Device

operated

SOURCE

CONTROL 1

SOURCE

CONTROL 2

NUMBER

(0 ~ 9, +10)

TUNING

(+, –) /

TV VOL (+, –)

MODE,

TOP MENU

SETUP – – – Setup Setup – – – – –

uio p

AUDIO – – – Audio Audio – – – – –
BAND,

PICTURE

ADJUST

ENTER – – – Enter setting Enter setting – – Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting
MEMORY,
SUBTITLE

DISPLAY – – –

RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return

Default

setting

(Preset code)

Special

Remarks

GSpecial RemarksH

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.
e One of the following buttons can be assigned to the TV and satellite receiver or cable TV: CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/HDP, VCR

(vpage 64 “Punch Through Function”).

b1: This button can be operated when using a control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W.
b2: The initial setting of Preset code is 111 (DVD Player).

With the Blu-ray Disc Player setting, when you have set the remote controller code to “DENON2”, use the Blu-ray Disc Player preset code

“121”.

CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player

AUDIO VIDEO

CD

– – –

q CD

Random

w CD

Repeat

–

– – –

–

–

DENON

(111)

q

iPod/

NETWORK

q iPod

Random

w iPod

Repeat
Page search
mode (once)

and Browse/

Remote

mode
switching
(Press and

hold)

b1 Top menu

b1 Favorite

memory

– –

– –

TUNER DVD / HDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV

Number

input / Track

selection

q Tuning up
w Tuning

down

Switch
search
modes

AM / FM

switching

Preset

memory

q DVD

Random

w DVD

Repeat

Calling out
the menus

Cursor

operation

Picture

adjust

Subtitle Subtitle – – – – –

Switching

the display

DENON

(111)

Blu-ray Disc

Player

Number input /
Track selection

q Blu-ray Disc

Random

w Blu-ray Disc

Repeat

Calling out the

top menus

Cursor

operation

Picture adjust – – – – –

Switching the

display

b2 DENON

(121)

q, w q q, e q, e

Video Disc

Player (VDP)

Number

input / Track

selection

q TV

Volume d

w TV

Volume f

– –

– –

– –

–

Video Deck

– Channels Channels Channels

q TV

Volume d

w TV

Volume f

HITACHI

(108)

Satellite
Receiver

q DBS

Volume d

w DBS

Volume f

Calling out

the menus

Cursor

operation

Switching

the display

–

Cable TV

q Cable

Volume d

w Cable

Volume f

Calling out
the menus

Cursor

operation

Switching

the display

ABC

(007)

(Monitor)

Volume d

Volume f

Calling out
the menus

operation

Switching

the display

HITACHI

TV

q TV

w TV

Cursor

(134)



[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[SOURCE
CONTROL 2]

[1], [2],
[3], [0],

[6 7],

[8 9]

[NUMBER]

[RETURN]

[MEMORY]

[Front]

Punch Through Function

“Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0,
6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/

HDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By
default, nothing is set.

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “VIDEO”.

1

Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component to be

2

registered (TV or SAT/CABLE).

Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time.

The indicator starts flashing.

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[Rear]

Input the number of the component you want to set.

4

No.

CD 1

iPod/NETWORK 2

TUNER 3

DVD/HDP 4

VCR 5

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SBL SBR

FL

SW C FR

SL SR

Z2L Z2R

FL

SW C FR

SL SR

Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations

The AVR-989 is compatible with the following types
of playback:

• Multi-zone playback (ZONE2)

• Bi-amp playback (front speakers)

NOTE

• For bi-amp playback, use speakers compatible
with that type of connection.

• When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the
short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the speaker
terminals.

Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function

The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-989 to
the speaker outputs for the different zones.
Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 3”, then set the corresponding
“Amp Assign” mode at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” (vpage 32).
Connect the speakers as described at “Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various
speaker terminals”.

Multi-zone

Setting 1 :

F Multi-zone playback (Default Setting)

5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback

MAIN ZONE

5.1ch

ZONE2

Amp Assign mode:

+

Stereo

ZONE2

(Default)

n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker

terminals

Speaker terminal

Amp Assign mode

ZONE2 FR FL C SR SL Z2R Z2L

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

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK /

AMP ASSIGN

Setting 2 :

F 7.1-channel playback

MAIN ZONE

Amp Assign mode:

7.1ch

n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker

terminals

7.1ch

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Speaker terminal

Amp Assign mode

7.1ch FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

The surround back channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/AMP ASSIGN
terminals.

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK /

AMP ASSIGN

Setting 3 :

FL

SW C FR

SL SR

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and conducting 5.1-channel playback

(switching with other modes not possible)

MAIN ZONE

Remote

Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone

control unit

Output

Prepare power amplifiers for ZONE2.

Connectors for audio output Audio signals Connectors for video output

ZONE2 ZONE2 PRE OUT Stereo ZONE2 VIDEO OUT

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5.1ch
FL/FR

Bi-Amp

Amp Assign mode:

Front A Bi-Amp

Front B Bi-Amp

n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker

terminals

Speaker terminal

FRONT-A FRONT-B

SURROUND

CENTER

Amp Assign mode

R L R L R L R L

Front A Bi-Amp

FR-A FL-A FR-B FL-B C SR SL

Front B Bi-Amp

The Front A or Front B channel for Bi-Amp use is output from the speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/
AMP ASSIGN terminals.

SURROUND BACK /

AMP ASSIGN

FR FL

FL-A/FR-A Bi-Amp

connection

FR FL

FL-B/FR-B Bi-Amp

connection

MAIN ZONE (7.1-channel system)

Monitor

Blu-ray Disc player /

DVD player

Input

Remote
control unit

AVR-989

ZONE2

Monitor

Power amplifier

ZONE2
video output

ZONE2
audio output

Multi-zone

: Multi-zone video cable
: Multi-zone audio cable

Specifications

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Multi-zone Operations

Turning the Power On and Off

GOperation on the main unitH

Press <ZONE2 ON/OFF>.
When the power turns on, the multi-zone indicator ( ) lights on
the display.

GOperation on the remote control unitH

In the zone mode you want to operate, press [ZONE2 ON] or [ZONE2

OFF].

Turning off the Sound Temporarily

q Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2]

to “ZONE2”.

w Press [MUTING].

The sound is reduced to the level set at menu “Manual Setup”
– “ZONE2 Setup” – “Mute Level” (vpage 32).
To cancel, either adjust the volume or press [MUTING] again.
The setting is canceled when the zone’s power is turned off.

• The source selected for ZONE2 is also output from the recording
output connectors.

• When the input source to which the digital input connectors
(OPTICAL/COAXIAL) are assigned is selected in ZONE2, playback is
only possible if the digital signal being input is in PCM (2-channel)
format.

NOTE

• Digital audio signals input from the HDMI connectors cannot be
played in multi-zone.

• When certain digital signals are being input, noise may be output
from the ZONE2 audio output connectors.

Adjusting the Volume

GOperation on the main unitH

q Press <ZONE2 / REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted.
w Turn <VOLUME> to adjust.

GOperation on the remote control unitH

q Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2]

to “ZONE2”.

w Press [VOLUME].

– – – –70dB

~

–40dB

~

+18dB[Variable range]

Selecting the Input Source

GOperation on the main unitH

q Press <ZONE2 / REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted.
w Turn <SOURCE SELECT>.

GOperation on the remote control unitH

q Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2]

to “ZONE2”.

w Press [SOURCE SELECT].

• Also press [SOURCE SELECT] when in standby mode, the power

turns on.

• When using ZONE2, it is possible to turn the power for the MAIN

ZONE only on or off by pressing [MAIN ON] or [MAIN OFF].

Multi-zone

<ZONE2 ON/OFF>

<VOLUME><SOURCE SELECT>

<ZONE2 / REC SELECT>

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

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

• The volume can be increased up to the value set at menu “Manual
Setup” – “ZONE2 Setup” – “Volume Limit” (vpage 32).

• The ZONE2 volume can be adjusted only when “ZONE2” is selected
at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign”
(vpage 32).

[SOURCE

CONTROL 1]

[SOURCE

CONTROL 2]

[SOURCE

SELECT]

[VOLUME]

[MUTING]

[ZONE2 ON]

[MAIN ON]

[MAIN OFF]

[SOURCE
SELECT]

[ZONE2 OFF]

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About Speaker Installation

Surround back speakers

Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding
a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system.
In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and
the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the
surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and
from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 5.1-channel systems

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 6.1-channel systems

Number of surround back speakers

We recommend using 2 speakers.
When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers.

Placement of the surround left and right channels
when using surround back speakers

We recommend installing the speakers for the surround “L” and “R”
channels a bit forward.

Examples of speaker layouts

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.

G1H Using surround back speaker(s)

q When mainly playing movies

Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way
speakers.

Front speakers
Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

60°

Surround
speakers

60°

Surround back speakers

As seen from above

G

Front speaker

H G

Surround
speaker

As seen from the side

Surround back

2 to 3 feet /
60 to 90 cm

speaker

Point slightly
downwards

H

w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type

speakers for the surround speakers

For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse
radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide
a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating
speaker (monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the
prime listening position, mounted above ear level.

Path of the surround sound from the
speakers to the listening position

Surround
speakers

60°

Surround back speakers

As seen from above

G

Front speaker

H G

Surround
speaker

As seen from the side

Surround back

2 to 3 feet /

60 to 90 cm

speaker

Point slightly
downwards

H

e When playing movies and music

Front speakers
Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

Surround
speaker

45° ~ 60°

Surround
speaker

Front speaker

60 to 90 cm

Surround back

2 to 3 feet /

speaker

Point slightly
downwards

Information

Specifications

In addition to sources recorded in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of
conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources can also be enhanced.

Movement of acoustic image from
SR to SB to SL

Surround back speaker

As seen from above

G

H G

As seen from the side

H

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G2H When not using surround back speakers

Front speakers
Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

60°

Surround speaker

120°

Surround speakers

As seen from above

G

Front speaker

H G

As seen from the side

2 to 3 feet /

60 to 90 cm

Surround

The AVR-989 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.

Information

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 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.

H

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.

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-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”
suited for playing music.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.

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 & 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.©1996-2007 DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

Neural Surround

Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the
excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening audience.
It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround
sound in a format 100 % compatible with stereo. With superior
spectral resolution and channel separation, Neural Surround™ draws
the brain’s attention to sonic details in musical instruments, vocals,
and ambience that are typically masked by other playback systems.
This allows the listener to fully experience the richness and subtleties
in recorded performance as never before. As the chosen format for XM
Satellite Radio’s new XM HD surround programming, Neural Surround
will help deliver more surround music to more listeners than any other
broadcast format. XM Satellite Radio will be the first radio company to
broadcast surround sound on the radio 24 hours a day and will offer
three channels fully dedicated to Neural Surround™ music. This alone
will amount to more than 25,000 hours of Neural Surround™ music
each year.

This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio
Corporation.
D&M Holdings Inc. hereby grants the user a non-exclusive,
nontransferable, limited license right exercisable to use the NA
SURROUND Technology and other US and World Wide Patents
Pending technology.
“Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural Surround” are
trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Audyssey

Audyssey MultEQ® XT

Audyssey MultEQ XT 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 XT 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.

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 XT to provide well-balanced sound for
every listener at any volume level.

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® XT 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.

AL24 Processing Plus

AL24 Processing for All Channels

DENON has further developed its proprietar y AL24 Processing, an
analog waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192-kHz
sampling frequency. AL24 Processing Plus, thoroughly suppresses
quantization noise associated with D/A conversion of LPCM signals to
reproduce the low-level signals with optimum clarity that will bring out
all the delicate nuances of the music.
Equipped foe not only front left and right channels but also for the
surround left and right, center and subwoofer channels.

HDMI
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based
on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in
consumer equipment.
Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are
transmitted with a single connection.
HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Protection), a technology for protecting copyrights that encrypts digital
video signals in the same was as with DVI.

Deep Color

Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and
subtle gradations between colors.
Enables increased contrast ratio.
Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and
white.
At 30-bit pixel depth, a four times improvement would be the minimum,
and the typical improvement would be eight times or more.

xvYCC

Next-generation “xvYCC” color space supports 1.8 times as many
colors as existing HDTV signals.
Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately.
Enables displays with natural, vivid colors.

LipSync

Because consumer electronics devices are using increasingly
complex digital signal processing to enhance the clarity and detail of
the content, synchronization of video and audio in user devices has
become a greater challenge and could potentially require complex end­user adjustments. HDMI 1.3 incorporates an automatic video/audio
synching capability that allows devices to perform this synchronization
automatically with total accuracy.

“HDMI”, “HDMI logo” and “High-Definition Multimedia
Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

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Surround Modes and Parameters

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Surround mode

Front L/R Center

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT

DSD DIRECT

DSD MULTI DIRECT

MULTI CH DIRECT

STEREO

EXT. IN

MULTI CH IN

S A A A D S (OFF) S (0dB) A A A A A A A S S (Auto)
S A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A
S A A A A A S (0dB) A S A A A A A A A
S D D D D A S (0dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A A
S A A A D S (OFF) S (0dB) A A A A A A A A S (Auto)
S D D D D A A A A A A A A A A A
S D D D D A S (0dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A A

DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D D D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema) A A A A S (Auto)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S D D A D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE2) S (Cinema) A A A A S (Auto)

Information

DTS NEO:6

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL Plus

DOLBY TrueHD

DTS SURROUND

DTS 96/24

DTS-HD

neural

5CH/7CH STEREO

WIDE SCREEN

SUPER STADIUM

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

CLASSIC CONCERT

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

S D D D D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (Cinema) A A A A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S 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 S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A
S D D D D A A A S A A A A A A S (Auto)
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A A A A A S (Auto)
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S S (OFF) A A S (ON, 10) A A S (Auto)
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A
S D D D D S (OFF) S (0dB) A S A A A A S (30 ms) A S (Auto)
S A A A D S (OFF) S ( 0dB) A A A A A A A A S (Auto)

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

Subwoofer

D. Comp

LFE

z

1

AFDM

z

2

SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Level Delay time Subwoofer

z

1

S (Medium)
S (Medium)
S (Medium)
S (Medium)
S (Medium)
S (Medium)

S : Signal / Adjustable
A : No signal / Not adjustable

NOTE1 : This parameter is availabe when the menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” is set to “Cinema” (
NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when the menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” is set to “Cinema” or “PL” (

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.

S (10) A A S (Auto)
S (10) A A S (Auto)
S (10) A A S (Auto)
S (10) A A S (Auto)
S (10) A A S (Auto)
S (10) A A S (Auto)

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Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

Surround mode

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT

DSD DIRECT

DSD MULTI 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 (OFF) S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

DTS NEO:6

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL Plus

DOLBY TrueHD

DTS SURROUND

DTS-96/24

DTS-HD

neural

5CH/7CH STEREO

WIDE SCREEN

SUPER STADIUM

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

CLASSIC CONCERT

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only

Panorama Dimension C. Width Center Image SW ATT

A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) S
A A A A A A A S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) A
A A A A A A A S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) A
A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A S A A A A A A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A

A A A S (0.3) A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (NOTE3) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (NOTE4) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
A A A A A S (0dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

S : Adjustable
A : Not adjustable

NOTE3 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 0 dB
NOTE4 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB
NOTE5 : Can be used according to the “Audio Setup” – “EQ Preset” – “Direct Mode” setting (
NOTE6 : Cannot be set when the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON” (
NOTE7 : Cannot be set when the “MultEQ XT” setting is “OFF” (
NOTE8 : Cannot be set when the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “OFF” (

NEO:6 MUSIC

mode only

EXT. IN only

vpage 46).

vpage 45).

vpage 46).

Tone

(NOTE6)

Night Mode

(NOTE6)

vpage 31).

MultEQ XT

Dynamic EQ

(NOTE7)

Dynamic

Volume

(NOTE8)

RESTORER

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Information

Specifications

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Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals

Information

Button

Input signals

PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL SACD

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)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(4/3ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(2ch)

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) + NEO:6

DTS NEO:6 CINEMA

DTS NEO:6 MUSIC

z1 z

z1 z

z2 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 A A F A A 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 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 A A S S F A A 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

3

A A A S S S S S S A A A A A A A A A

3

A A A S S S S S S A A A A A A A A A

3

A A A S S A S S S A A A A A A A A A
S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S
S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S 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 PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME

z1 z

z1 z

z2 z

z1 z

z

z

z

3

3

3

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 A A F A A A A A A A

3

A A A A A A A A A A A S S S S A A 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 A A S F F F A A A

3

A A A A A A A A A S S F D S S S A A A

3

A A A A A A A A A S S S S S S A A A

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A F A S
S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S
S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S

DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

neural

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 “1spkr” or “None”.

z

3: Cannot be set when “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2”.

S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S
S A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

F : Mode selectable in initial status
D : Mode fixed when “AFDM” is “ON”
S : Selectable mode
A : Non-selectable mode

DSD

(multi

ch)

DSD
(2ch)

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Button

Surround mode

STANDARD

MULTI CH IN

MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC

MULTI IN + Dolby EX

MULTI CH IN 7.1

DIRECT

DIRECT

DSD DIRECT

DSD MULTI DIRECT

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

M DIRECT + Dolby EX

M DIRECT 7.1

PURE DIRECT

PURE DIRECT

DSD PURE DIRECT

DSD MULTI PURE

MULTI CH PURE DIRECT
M PURE D + PLgx CINEMA
M PURE D + PLgx MUSIC

M PURE D + Dolby EX

M CH PURE DIRECT 7.1

DSP SIMULATION

5CH/7CH STEREO

WIDE SCREEN

SUPER STADIUM

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

CLASSIC CONCERT

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

STEREO

STEREO

PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL SACD

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)

96/24

A F A A A A A A A A A A A A A A F A

z2 z

3

z1 z

z1 z

z

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

F D

A

(7.1)

A A 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 A A A S

A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

z2 z

3

z1 z

z1 z

z

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

A S (7.1) A A 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 A A A S

A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

z2 z

3

z1 z

z1 z

z

z

3

4

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

3

A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A

A S (7.1) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

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 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 S F

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 “1spkr” or “None”.

z

3: Cannot be set when “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2”.

z

4: If the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.

Input signals

DTS

DOLBY
TrueHD

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Plus

DOLBY
DIGITAL
EX (With

Flag)

DOLBY
DIGITAL
EX (With

no Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(5.1/5/4ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(4/3ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(2ch)

F : Mode selectable in initial status
D : Mode fixed when “AFDM” is “ON”
S : Selectable mode
A : Non-selectable mode

DSD

(multi

ch)

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(2ch)

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Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output

Information

Video

convert

ON

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
A S (480p ~ 720p) A A
A S (480i / 576i) A A
A S (1080p) A S
A S (480p ~ 720p) A S
A S (480i / 576i) A S
A S (1080p) S A
A S (480p ~ 720p) S A
A S (480i / 576i) S A
A S (1080p) S S
A S (480p ~ 720p) 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 (Other than 480i / 576i) A A
S S (480i / 576i) A A
S S (1080p) A S
S S (480p ~ 720p) A S
S S (480i / 576i) A S
S S (Other than 480i / 576i) S A
S S (480i / 576i) S A
S S (Other than 480i / 576i) S S
S S (480i / 576i) S S

S : Signal input
A : No signal

480p ~ 720p: 480p / 576p / 1080i / 720p

Input signals Monitor output

VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENT COMPONENT
COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT

VIDEO COMPONENTz1 VIDEO VIDEO

COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1
COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

HDMI
HDMIz1 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
HDMIz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
HDMIz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

HDMI COMPONENT

HDMI COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT
HDMIz1 COMPONENTz1 VIDEO VIDEO
HDMIz1 COMPONENTz1
HDMIz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENT VIDEO
HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
HDMIz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

A : Not output

z

1 : On-screen display superimposed on video signal

and output.

z

2 : On-screen display superimposed on S-Video signal

and output.

COMPONENT or HDMI:
On-screen display only displayed for the MENU

button on the main unit or the A.MENU button on
the main remote control unit.

: Video signals are not output when the analog to

HDMI convert function is set to “OFF”.

COMPONENT

A A A

A A
A A

A

A A

A

VIDEO

VIDEO

Video

convert

OFF

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

—
—
—

Used

Not used

—
—
—

Used

Not used

—
—
—

Used

Not used

—
—
—

Used

Not used

HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO

A A A A A A A A
A A A S A A A
A A S A A A
A A S S A A
A A S S A A
A S A A A
A S A S A
A S S A A
A S S S A
A S S S A
S A A A
S A A S
S A S A
S A S S
S A S S
S S A A
S S A S
S S S A
S S S S
S S S S

S : Signal input
A : No signal

Input signals Monitor output

S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO VIDEOz2

COMPONENT
COMPONENTz1
COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO
COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
COMPONENTz1 — VIDEO

HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI COMPONENT
HDMI COMPONENTz1
HDMI COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO
HDMI COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO VIDEOz2
HDMI COMPONENTz1 — VIDEO

A : Not output

z

1 : On-screen display superimposed on video

signal and output.

z

2 : On-screen display superimposed on S-

Video signal and output.

COMPONENT or HDMI:
On-screen display only displayed for the

A A A
A A
A
A
A

S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO VIDEOz2

VIDEO

— VIDEO

A A
A

— VIDEO

A A
A

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

MENU button on the main unit or the
A.MENU button on the main remote

control unit.

A

A

A

A

• The MAIN ZONE video conversion function is compatible with the following format: 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 connector.

• When the input signal is a component 1080i or 720p signal, the signal upconverted to HDMI is output with that resolution or 1080p.

• When the input signal is a video, S-Video or component 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p signals, the signal up-converted to HDMI is output according to the setting made at “Resolution” under “Input Setup” – “Video”

– “Resolution” (vpage 37).

• With assigned input sources “TUNER”, “XM”, “SIRIUS” and “iPod”, when you output video with “Video Select”, video output in the above table changes depending on the following settings.
q When “Tuner Information” and “iPod Information” are other than “OFF” : Superimposed S-video or Video signal is output.
w When “Tuner Information” and “iPod Information” are “OFF” : Signal output is as in the above table.
See page 33 for “Tuner Information” and “iPod Information” setting.

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Troubleshooting

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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
turn on, or turns
off directly after it
was turned on.

No sound is
produced from
speakers.

Display is off. • The “Dimmer” setting is set to

• 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.

• Reset the microprocessor. 60

• Check that the power plugs
are securely inserted into the
AVR-989’s AC inlet and the wall
power outlet.

• 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.

20

10

50

50

50
50
38

37

34

42

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

“DOLBY
DIGITAL”
indicator does not
appear on display.

Power switches
off suddenly while
you are using
the AVR-989, the
power indicator
will flash in red
at intervals of
approximately 2
seconds.

Power switches
off suddenly
while you are
using the AVR­989, 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.

• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s
digital audio output setting is not
proper.

• 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-989 rear panel.

• The AVR-989 amplifier circuit has
failed.

• Check the Blu-ray Disc player /
DVD player’s audio output
setting. For details, read the Blu­ray Disc player / DVD player’s
operating instructions.

• Please switch off power at once,
and re-apply the power after
the body temperature has fallen
sufficiently.

• Please re-install AVR-989 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.

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GRemote Control UnitH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Set does not work
properly when
remote control
unit operated.

GAudioH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

No sound is
produced from
center speaker.

No sound
is produced

Troubleshooting

from surround
speakers.

No sound is
produced from
surround back
speaker.

• 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.).

• The remote ID of the main unit
and remote control unit do not
match.

• Settings do not match the remote
control unit’s SOURCE CONTROL
switch.

• You are playing a monaural
source (TV, AM radio broadcast,
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.

• Surround back speaker setting is
set to “None”.

• The “Parameter” – “Surround
Parameter” – “SB CH Out”
settings are “OFF”.

• Surround mode not set to a mode
for 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback.

• 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.

• Set the same remote IDs for the
main unit and remote control
unit.

• Match the settings to the remote
control unit’s SOURCE CONTROL
switch.

• 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 “Parameter” –
“Surround Parameter” – “SB
CH Out” to settings other than
“OFF”.

• Select a surround playback
mode.

3
3

3

3

3

34

61

41

41, 42

32

27

44, 45

40 ~ 42

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

No sound is
produced from
subwoofer.

No test tones are
produced when
remote control
unit’s TEST
button is pressed.

DTS sound is not
output.

HDMI audio
signals are not
output from
speakers.

No sound is
output from
the monitor
connected
with HDMI
connections.

Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD, Dolby
Digital Plus audio
is not output.

• Subwoofer’s power not turned
on.

• The “Subwoofer” setting at
“Speaker Configuration” is set
to “No”.

• The subwoofer is not properly
connected.

• The subwoofer’s volume is
turned off.

• Surround mode not set to
“STANDARD” (Dolby/DTS
Surround).

• 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-989’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”.

• 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.

• Turn on the subwoofer’s power.

• Set to “Yes”.

• Check the connections.

• Adjust the subwoofer’s volume
to an appropriate level.

• Set to the “STANDARD” (Dolby/
DTS Surround) mode.

• 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

• 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.

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GVideoH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

No picture
appears.

Picture cannot be
recorded.

DVDs cannot be
copied on a VCR.

On-screen display
is not shown.

• The connections between the
AVR-989 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) or S-Video output
connectors.

• Input source does not match
recorder’s video connection
connector (video or S-Video).

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• The operation content display is
“OFF”.

• The main volume display is
“OFF”.

• The display during tuner operation
is “OFF”.

• The display during iPod operation
is “OFF”.

• 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-889, the on-screen display
appears when the MENU button
on the main unit or the A.MENU
button on the remote control
unit.

• When only HDMI or component
video signals are input to the
AVR-989, the characters of
the on-screen display are not
displayed over the picture.

• Set “Manual Setup” – “Option
Setup” – “On-Screen Display”
– “Text” to “ON”.

• Set “Manual Setup” – “Option
Setup” – “On-Screen Display”
– “Master Volume” to “ON”.

• Set when “Manual Setup”
– “On-Screen Display” – “Tuner
Information” is not “OFF”.

• Set when “Manual Setup”
– “On-Screen Display” – “ iPod
Information” is not “OFF”.

11 ~ 16, 19

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–

15

–

9

9

33

33

33

33

GHDMIH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

HDMI audio
signals are not
output from
speakers.

No picture
appears
with HDMI
connections.

No sound is
output from
the monitor
connected
with HDMI
connections.

When performing
the following
operations on a
connected device,
AVR-989 has the
same operations.

⋅ Power ON/OFF
⋅ Switching audio

output devices

⋅ Adjust volume
⋅ Switch input

source

GiPodH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

iPod cannot be
played.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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”.

• Switch to the input source
assigned at “iPod Dock”.

• Reconnect.

• Plug the control dock for iPod’s
AC adapter into a power outlet.

11

38

11

11

30

39

13

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications

GXM Satellite RadioH

“CHECK XM
TUNER” is
displayed.

”CHECK
ANTENNA” is
displayed.

”NO SIGNAL” is
displayed.

”OFF AIR” is
displayed.

Receiving only
XM channels 0
and 1.

“XM - - - ” is
displayed.

“CH
UNAVAILABLE”
is displayed.

Troubleshooting

“CH
UNAUTHORIZED”
is displayed.

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

• The XM Mini-Tuner is not
installed or not fully seated in the
XM Mini-Tuner Dock or the XM
Mini-Tuner dock is not connected
to the AVR-989.

• AVR-989’s XM connector and the
XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock
is not properly connected.

• The signal cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Mini-Tuner

• The selected channel is not
currently broadcasting.

• The XM Mini-Tuner is not
activated.

• The selected channel is not
available. The channel may have
been reassigned to a different
channel number. This message
may occur initially with a new
radio or a radio that has not
received XM’s signal for an
extended period.

• Channel is not present. • Select another channel. –

• You selected an XM channel that
is blocked or cannot be received
with your XM subscription
package.

• Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is
fully seated in the dock and check
the XM Mini-Tuner dock cable is
connected to the AVR-989.

• Check that the connections are
correct.

and Home Dock antenna.

• Select another channel. –

• Contact XM Radio. –

• Consult the latest channel
guide at www.xmradio.com or
www.xmradio.ca for the current
list of channels. For cases of
a new radio or a radio that has
not received XM’s signal for an
extended period, allow the radio
to receive the XM satellite signal
for at least 5 minutes and then
try to select the channel again.

• Consult the latest channel
guide at www.xmradio.com or
www.xmradio.ca for the current
list of channels. For information
on receiving this channel,
visit www.xmradio.com or
www.xmradio.ca contact XM
Satellite Radio at 1-800-967-2346
or 1-877-438-9677.

18, 53

18

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–

–

GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

“CHECK SIRIUS
TUNER” is
displayed.

”ANTENNA
ERROR” is
displayed.

”NO SIGNAL” is
displayed.

”INVALID
CHANNEL” is
displayed.

”NO CHANNEL
AVAILABLE” 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 Sirius Tuner unit is not
connected.

• If the Sirius Tuner is not
connected, it will be broken.

• The signal cannot be received. • Reposition your SiriusConnect

• Channel is not present. • Select another channel. –

• Even searching categories,
if none of the channels are
present, the “Parental Lock” is
on (locked).

• 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.

• Check that the connections are
correct.

Home Tuner antenna.

• Please search for other
categories.

• Reposition your SiriusConnect
Home Tuner and Home Dock
antenna.

you can receive the channel.

– –

into “[ ]”.

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Specifications

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting

Audio section

n

• Power amplifier
Rated output:
115 W + 115 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
145 W + 145 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

Center:
115 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
145 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround:
115 W + 115 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
145 W + 145 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround Back:
115 W + 115 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)

145 W + 145 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Dynamic power:

180 W x 2ch (4 Ω/ohms)
Output connectors: Front: A or B
A + B
Center, Surround, Surround Back:

• Analog
Input sensitivity / Input impedance:
Frequency response:
S/N:
Distortion:
Rated output:

• Digital
D/A output:
Total harmonic distortion — 0.008 % (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
S /N ratio — 102 dB
Dynamic range — 96 dB
Digital input:

• Phono equalizer (PHONO input — REC OUT)
Input sensitivity:
RIAA deviation:
S/N:
Rated output:
Distortion factor:

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:

Front (A, B):

130 W x 2ch (8 Ω/ohms)

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

8 ~ 16 Ω/ohms
6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms
10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
102 dB (IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode)

0.005 % (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz) (DIRECT mode)

1.2 V

Rated output — 2 V (at 0 dB playback)

Format — Digital audio interface

2.5 mV
±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
74 dB (A weighting, with 5 mV input)
150 mV

0.03 % (1 kHz, 3 V)

1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)

Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –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 ~ 100 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)

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: MONO 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)

STEREO 23 µV (38.5 dBf)
S/N (IHF-A): MONO 77 dB
STEREO 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:

0.1 W (Standby)

Maximum external dimensions:
Weight: 12.8 kg (28 lbs 3.5 oz)

Remote control unit (RC-1105)

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.

6.0 A

434 (W) x 171 (H) x 414 (D) mm (17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 16-19/64”)

52 (W) x 243 (H) x 21 (D) mm (2-3/64” x 9-9/16” x 53/64”)

-15

W)

Specifications

0

List of preset codes

DVD Player

Aiwa 009

A

Denon 014, [111]

D

Hitachi 010

H

JVC 006, 011

J

Konka 012, 013

K

Magnavox 005

M

Mitsubishi 004
Panasonic 014

P

Philips 005, 015, 016, 017
Pioneer 003, 008
Sanyo 018

S

Sony 002, 019, 020
Toshiba 001, 021, 022

T

Zenith 023

Z

Blu-Ray Disc Player

Denon

D

[111]z (Denon 1)

121 (Denon 2)

VDP

Denon 028, 029, 112

D

Magnavox 026

M

Mitsubishi 028
Panasonic 029, 030

P

Philips 026
Pioneer 028, 031
RCA 032

R

Sony 033, 034, 035, 036

S

VCR

Admiral 081

A

Aiko 095
Aiwa 009

Akai

Alba 055
Amstrad 009
ASA 042
Asha 087
Audio Dynamic 005, 085
Audiovox
Beaumark 087
Broksonic 086, 093
Calix 088

C

Candle
Canon 049, 057
Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071

PRESET CODE



026, 027, 070, 072, 082, 083,
084

088

006, 087, 088, 089, 090

Carver 015
CCE 095

z

Citizen

Craig 007, 087, 088, 091, 115

Curtis Mathes

Cybernex 087

Daewoo

D

Daytron 025, 055
DBX 005, 085
Dumont 053
Dynatech 009
Electrohome 001, 088, 097

E

Electrophonic 088

Emerson

Flsher

F

GE

G

Go Video 047, 048
Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088
Gradiente 094
Grundig 042
Harley Davidson 094

H

Harman Kardon 040, 062
Hi-Q 091

Hitachi

JC Penny

J

Jensen 013, 026

JVC

Kenwood

K

Kodak 088
Lloyd 009, 094

L

LXI 088
Magnavox 015, 016, 042, 049, 063, 106

M

Magnin 087

Marantz

Marta 088
MEI 049

Memorex

Metz 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128
MGA 001, 017, 027, 041, 097
MGN Technology 087
Midland 011
Minolta 013, 023

006, 007, 087, 088, 089, 090,
095

006, 049, 073, 080, 087, 090,
092

025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093,
095, 096

001, 009, 017, 027, 086, 088,
089, 092, 093, 097, 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, 117
009, 028, 031, 053, 054, 091,
099, 115
007, 011, 049, 050, 051, 052,
073, 080, 087

009, 013, 023, 026, 058,

[108]z, 109, 110, 111

004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049,
062, 085, 087, 088

004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043,
044, 045, 046, 085
004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 033,
045, 085, 090

004, 005, 006, 015, 042, 049,
085, 090

009, 033, 049, 053, 060, 081,
087, 088, 091, 094, 115

Mitsubishi

Motorola 081

Montgomery Ward

MTC 009, 087, 094
Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090, 094
NAD 038

N

NEC

Nikko 088
Noblex 087
Optimus 081, 088

O

Optonica 021

Panasonic

P

Perdio 009
Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090
Philco 015, 016, 049
Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105
Pilot 088

Pioneer

Portland 025, 055, 090
Proscan 063, 080
Pulsar 060
Quartz 033

Q

Quasar 034, 035, 049

Radio Shack

R

Radix 088
Randex 088

RCA

Realistic

Ricoh 055
Salora 033, 041

S

Samsung

Sanky 081

Sansui

Sanyo

SBR 042
Scott 017, 020, 086, 089, 093, 117

Sears

Sentra 055
Sharp 001, 002, 021, 097
Shogun 087

Sony

STS 023

001, 003, 008, 013, 014, 017,
027, 029, 039, 040, 041, 045,
097

001, 002, 007, 009, 049, 063,
081, 115, 117

004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029,
045, 061, 062, 085

024, 049, 064, 066, 067, 068,
069, 107

005, 013, 029, 036, 037, 038,
045, 085

001, 002, 021, 081, 087, 088,
091, 094, 097, 098, 115

007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063,
064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087
009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053,
081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097,
098

007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083,
087, 089, 113

005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085,
114
032, 033, 053, 087, 091, 115,
116

013, 023, 028, 031, 033, 053,
054, 088, 091, 098, 099, 115

075, 076, 077, 078, 079, 121,
122

Sylvania

Symphonic 009, 094
Tandy 009

T

Tashiko 009, 088
Tatung 004, 026, 030
Teac 004, 009, 026, 094
Technics 024, 049
TMK 087, 092

Toshiba

Totevision 007, 087, 088
Unirech 087

U

Vecrtor Research 005, 062, 085, 089, 090

V

Victor 005, 045, 046, 085
Video Concepts 005, 027, 085, 089, 090
Videosonic 007, 087

Wards

W

XR-1000 094

X

Yamaha 004, 005, 006, 026, 062, 085

Y

Zenith 060, 078, 079

Z

Television

Admiral 045, 121

A

Adventura 122
Aiko 054
Akai

Alleron 062
A-Mark 007
Amtron 061
Anam 006, 007, 036
Anam National 061, 147

AOC

Archer 007
Audiovox 007, 061
Bauer 155

B

Belcor 047
Bell & Howell 045, 118
Bradford 061
Brockwood 003, 047

Candle

C

Capehart 003
Celebrity 046
Circuit City 003

Citizen

Concerto 031, 047, 049
Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135

009, 015, 016, 017, 041, 049,
094

013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089,
098, 099, 117

013, 021, 023, 087, 088, 089,
091, 094, 097, 118, 119, 120

016, 027, 046

003, 007, 033, 038, 039, 047,
048, 049, 133

003, 030, 031, 032, 038, 047,
049, 050, 122

029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 038,
047, 049, 050, 054, 061, 095,
122, 123

Contec 013, 051, 052, 061
Cony 051, 052, 061
Craig 004, 061
Crown 029

Curtis Mathes

Daewoo

D

Daytron 003, 049
Dimensia 044
Dixi 007, 015, 027
Electroband 046

E

Electrohome 029, 056, 057, 058, 147
Elta 027

Emerson

Envision 038
Etron 027
Fisher

F

Formenti 155
Fortress 012
Fujitsu 004, 062
Funai 004, 062
Futuretech 004

GE

G

Goldstar

Grundy 062

Hitachi

H

Hitachi Pay TV 151
Infinity 017, 071

I

Janeil 122

J

JBL 017, 071

JC Penny

JCB 046

JVC

Kawasho 018, 046

K

Kenwood 038, 056, 057
Kloss 010, 032
Kloss Novabeam 005, 122, 127, 131
KTV 074, 123
Loewe 071

L

logik 144
Luxman 031

LXI

Magnavox

M

029, 034, 038, 044, 047, 049,
053, 095, 118
027, 029, 039, 048, 049, 054,
055, 106, 107, 137

029, 051, 059, 060, 061, 062,
118, 123, 124, 139, 148

014, 021, 063, 064, 065, 118

020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058,
066, 088, 119, 120, 125, 147
000, 015, 029, 031, 039, 048,
051, 056, 057, 067, 068, 069,
116

029, 031, 051, 052, 070, 111,
112, 113, 124, [134]*

020, 034, 039, 040, 041, 044,
048, 050, 058, 066, 069, 076,
088, 090, 095, 125, 136, 159

019, 051, 052, 072, 073, 091,
117, 126

008, 014, 017, 024, 040, 044,
063, 071, 075, 076, 077,
118, 125
005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038,
050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085,
089, 108, 109, 110, 127, 131,
132, 145

Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080
Matsui 027
Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144
Metz 160, 161, 162, 163

MGA

Midland 125
Minutz 066

Mitsubishi

Montgomery Ward 011, 020, 144, 145, 146
Motorola 121, 147
MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095
NAD 008, 075, 076, 128

N

National 002, 036, 061, 147
National Quenties 002

NEC

Nikko 054
NTC 054
Optimus 128

O

Optonica 011, 012, 093, 121
Orion 004, 139

Panasonic

P

Philco

Philips

Pioneer 124, 128, 142
Portland 054
Price Club 095
Proscan 040, 044, 125
Proton 035, 051, 092, 129
Pulsar 042
Quasar 036, 037, 074, 141

Q

Radio Shack 011, 044, 063, 093, 118

R

RCA

Realistic 014, 063, 093, 118
Saisho 027

S

Samsung

Sansui 139

Sanyo

SBR 015
Schneider 015
Scott 062

Sears

Sharp

Siemens 013
Signature 045, 144

001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058,
065, 081, 083

001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057,
058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105

031, 038, 039, 048, 057, 084,
086, 135, 147

002, 009, 017, 036, 037, 071,
141, 143, 147
005, 010, 030, 050, 051, 056,
079, 085, 127, 131, 132,
145, 147
005, 015, 017, 050, 051, 056,
078, 087, 088, 089, 131,
132, 147

040, 044, 125, 130, 137,
151, 152

003, 015, 034, 053, 055, 057,
094, 095, 136, 153

013, 014, 021, 022, 063, 064,
081, 096

008, 014, 021, 022, 023, 024,
025, 040, 052, 057, 062, 063,
064, 065, 073, 075, 076, 097,
098, 125, 159
011, 012, 013, 026, 093, 099,
100, 104, 121

Simpson 050
Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150
Soundesign 030, 050, 062
Spectricon 007, 033
Squareview 004
Supre-Macy 032, 122
Supreme 046

Sylvania

Symphonic 004, 148
Tandy 012, 121

T

Tatung 036, 124
Technics 037

Teknika

Tera 035, 129
THOMSON 165, 166

Toshiba

Universal 020, 066, 088

U

Victor 019, 073, 126

V

Video Concepts 016
Viking 032, 122

Wards

W

Zenith 042, 114, 115, 140, 144, 149

Z

Zonda 007

005, 010, 017, 030, 078, 079,
085, 089, 101, 127, 131, 132,
145, 155

001, 030, 032, 034, 052, 054,
078, 083, 095, 144, 156, 157

008, 014, 034, 063, 075, 076,
095, 097, 136, 158, 159

005, 045, 066, 078, 085, 088,
089, 093, 102, 103, 131,
132, 148

Cable

ABC 006, [007]*, 008, 009

A

Archer 010, 011
Century 011

C

Citizen 011
Colour Voice 012, 013
Comtronic 014
Eastern 015

E

Garrard 011

G

Gemini 030, 033, 034
General Instrument 030, 031, 032
Hytex 006

H

Jasco 011

J

Jerrold 009, 016, 017, 026, 032
Magnavox 018

M

Movie Time 019
NSC 019

N

Oak 000, 006, 020

O

Panasonic 001, 005

P

Philips 011, 012, 013, 018, 021
Pioneer 002, 003, 022
RCA 029

R

Regency 015
Samsung 014, 023

S

Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025
Signal 014
SL Marx 014
Starcom 009
Stargate 014
Teleview 014

T

Tocom 007, 016
TV86 019
Unika 011

U

United Artists 006
Universal 010, 011
Viewstar 018, 019

V

Zenith 027, 028

Z

Satellite Receiver

Alphastar 054

A

Chaparrali 035, 036

C

Dishnet 053

D

Drake 037, 038
Echostar Dish 062, 066

E

GE 048, 055, 056

G

General Instruments 039, 040, 041
Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073
Hitachi 058, 059

H

Hughes Networkr 063, 064, 065, 069
JVC 057

J

Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083

K

Magnavoxl 060

M

Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086

N

Philips 060

P

Primestar 051
Proscan 048, 055, 056
RCA 048, 055, 056, 068

R

Realistic 042
Sierra I 036

S

Sierra g
Sierra

III

Sony 049, 067
STS1 043
STS2 044
STS3 045
SRS4 046
Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082

T

Toshiba 047, 050
Uniden 061

036
036

CD Player

Aiwa 001, 035, 043

A

Burmster 002

B

Carvery 003, 035

C

Denon [111]*, 044

D

Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007

E

Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010

F

JVC 018, 019

J

Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017
Magnavox 006, 015, 035

M

Marantz 016, 028, 035
MCS 016, 024
Onkyo 025, 027

O

Optimus 017, 020, 021, 022, 023
Philips 014, 032, 033, 035

P

Pioneer 006, 022, 030
Sears 006

S

Sony 023, 031
Teac 002, 009, 028

T

Technics 016, 029, 036
Wards 035, 037

W

Yamaha 038, 039, 040, 041

Y

Zenith 042

Z

DVD preset codes

111 (default) 014

DVD-555
DVD-556
DVD-557
DVD-558
DVD-755
DVD-756
DVD-757
DVD-758
DVD-900
DVD-910
DVD-955
DVD-1000
DVD-1200
DVD-1500
DVD-1710

DENON Model No.

DVD-1720
DVD-1730
DVD-1740
DVD-1910
DVD-1920
DVD-1930CI
DVD-1940CI
DVD-2200
DVD-2800
DVD-2800g

[ ]* :

Preset codes set upon shipment from the
factory.

DVD-2900
DVD-2910
DVD-2930CI
DVD-3800
DVD-3910
DVD-3930CI
DVD-5900
DVD-5910
DVD-5910CI
DVD-9000
DVD-2500BT
DVD-3800BD
DVM-715
DVM-735
DVM-745
DVM-1800
DVM-1805
DVM-1815
DVM-1835
DVM-1845
DVM-2815
DVM-2845CI
DVM-4800

DVD-800
DVD-1600
DVD-2000
DVD-2500
DVD-3000
DVD-3300

PRESET CODE

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