Denon AVR-786 manual

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FCC INFORMA TION (For US customers) 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. [...]

2 System setup menu / Menu de configuration syst è me page 39 page 39 page 39 page 40 page 41 page 41 page 44, 45 page 45 page 45, 46 page 46 page 47 page 8 ~ 11 page 42 page 42 page 43 page 43 page 43 page 44 ENGLISH FRANCAIS[...]

1 Getting Started ENGLISH Contents Getting Started Accessories ··············································································2 Before using ··························································[...]

ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Accessories Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions ............................1 w Warranty .................................................1 e Service station list ..................................1 r Remote control unit (RC-1003) ......[...]

ENGLISH 3 ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Operating range of the remote control unit 30° 30° Approx. 23 feet • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown in the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet from the main unit, but this distance will b[...]

ENGLISH 4 ENGLISH Getting Started Remote control unit For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). SURROUND buttons ······························(18, 27) Indicator ···············(32, 34) Input source selector buttons ·················(18, 32[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH 5 Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Speaker connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched ( < with < , > with > ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the stereo imag[...]

ENGLISH >< <> >< <> >< >< >< >< >< IN ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) 6 ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation 2 Connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connection terminal for a subwoofer with buil[...]

ENGLISH 7 ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Monitor TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y P B P R F H G • T o connect the video output from the DVD player to the A VR-786, you only need to choose one connection type. Component video connection offers the best quality (and is req[...]

ENGLISH 8 Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation ENGLISH The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system to permit an appropriate automatic setting. Auto Setup 2 Measurement and setting details q : This sets the speaker connection, polarity , and bass reproduction ability . w : This sets the delay time fro[...]

ENGLISH 9 Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation ENGLISH Starting Auto Setup 2 Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select “Auto Setup”, then press the ENTER button. • The “Auto Setup” screen appears. 1 Press the SETUP button. • The “System Setup” menu appears. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows: 4 Press[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation 10 About error messages • These error screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, reset the per[...]

ENGLISH 11 Easy Setup and Operation ENGLISH Playing a DVD with surround sound 1 Disconnect the microphone fr om the unit. 2 Select the input source to be played. 3 Select the play (surround) mode. 4 5 Adjust the volume. Start DVD playback. Store: Store the checked measurement values. All parameters are stored. Retry: Perform the measurement again. [...]

ENGLISH 12 Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources ENGLISH With the A VR-786, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality . The flow of the video signals. This unit ’ s input terminals This uni[...]

ENGLISH 13 ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a video camera or video game Video camera / Video game R L AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT VIDEO OUT R L R L A D F Connecting the external inputs (EXT . IN) terminals DVD Audio-Video / Super Audio CD player / External decoder R FRONT L 5.1ch AUDIO OUT CENTER R SURROUND L SUB- WOO[...]

ENGLISH 14 ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a VCR Video deck S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN R L AUDIO IN OPTICAL IN OPTICAL OUT R L R L F F G G R L R L A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B P R H D D A • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR. S-Video and compo[...]

ENGLISH 15 ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Direction of broadcasting station 75 Ω /ohm COAXIAL cable FM antenna FM indoor antenna (Supplied) AM loop antenna (Supplied) AM outdoor antnna Ground 1 4 2 3 2 AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. Be[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH 16 Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources For instructions on operations using the MUL TI ZONE functions ( page 35, 36). Connecting the MUL TI ZONE terminals • If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out (variable level) terminals can be used to play a different program sour[...]

17 ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources ENGLISH Connecting the power supply cord AC 120 V , 60 Hz AC outlets (Wall) NOTE: • Only use the AC OUTLETS for connecting audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances. AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A.)) The power to these outl[...]

18 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Playing the input source 1 Select the input source to be played. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) T o select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT is selected, press the MAIN button, then operate the input function selector . 2 Select the play (surround) mode. Example: STEREO 4 Adjust the volume. The vo[...]

19 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. • The pre-out output (including the speaker output) is automatically turned off when headphones are connected. NOTE: • T o prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. Listening over headphones 2 On-screen disp[...]

20 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation 2 Input mode display • In the AUTO mode • In the DIGIT AL PCM mode • In the DIGIT AL DTS mode • In the ANALOG mode Depending on the input signal. 2 Input signal display • DOLBY DIGIT AL • DTS • PCM The “ DIGIT AL ” indicator lights when digital signals are being input properly . I[...]

21 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation 4 T urn the SELECT knob, and pr ess the CURSOR F F or G G button to select the optimum mode for the source. When the “ SB CH OUT ” parameter is set to “ ON ” . (Set “ S. BACK ” at system setup to “ SMALL ” or “ LARGE ” .) Display (Pro Logic II x Cinema mode) (Pro Logic II x Musi[...]

22 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation 6 T urn the SELECT knob, and pr ess the CURSOR F F or G G button to set the various surround parameters. When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on the main unit, stop operating the buttons after completing the settings. The settings are automatically finalized and the normal display[...]

23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround (only with digital input) 1 Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) ( page 39). Example: DVD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the INPUT MODE button to set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS”. 3 Press the ST ANDARD button to select [...]

24 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation • In addition, screen information is displayed in the following order when the ON SCREEN button is pressed repeatedly: OSD-1 Input signal OSD-2 Input/output OSD-3 Auto surround mode OSD-4~10 T uner preset stations NOTE: • OSD-3: This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to “ ON ”[...]

25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation • The audio delay setting does not apply when playing in the EXT . IN mode or in the analog input direct or stereo mode. 3 Select Dolby/DTS Surround. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Play a program sour ce (DVD, etc.). 5 Press the CURSOR D D button. • Switch to the Audio Delay adjustment scr[...]

26 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation VIRTUAL 5CH/7CH STEREO DENON original surround modes This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetica lly recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the p[...]

27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation • When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed. 2 Press and hold in the SURROUND P ARAMETER button to select the parameter you want to set. The parameters which can be set diffe[...]

28 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Channel Level Y ou can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below . 1 Press the CH SELECT button to select the speaker whose level you want to adjust. The channel switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. FL C FR SR SW [...]

29 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Auto tuner presets Listening to the radio Auto preset memory Hold the PRESET • button and press the POWER switch on the main unit. • The unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast stations. When the first FM broadcast station is found, that station is stored in the preset memory at ch[...]

30 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Preset stations 1 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory . 3 Press the SHIFT button and select the desir ed memory block (A to G). 2 Press the MEMOR Y button. 4 Press the PRESET (+) or (–) button to select the desired pr eset c[...]

31 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 1. CD player (CD), CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons Advanced Operation 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO”. 2 Set the MODE 2 switch to the position for the component to be operated (CD, CDR/MD or T APE). 3 Operate the audio component. Fo[...]

32 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation Preset memory 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. 2 Set the MODE 2 switch to the component to be register ed. 3 Press the ON/SOURCE and OFF button at the same time. • The indicator starts flashing. Advanced Operation • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the pre[...]

33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby 6 , 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8 , 9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : Number 3. Video deck (VCR) system buttons ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby 6 , 7 : Manual search (forward and rever[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH 34 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 5. Monitor TV (TV) system buttons ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby MENU : Menu RETURN : Return • , ª , 0 , 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter CHANNEL +, – : Channel up/down 0 ~ 9, +10 : Number DISPLA Y : Switch display TV/VCR : Switch between TV and video player VOL +, – : V[...]

35 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Multi zone music entertainment system • ZONE2 speaker out and pre-out can be used when “ ZONE2 ” is selected at “ Power Amp Assign. ” in the “ System Setup ” menu. In this case, surround back speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • When a sold separately room-to-room remot[...]

36 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the source) 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to the “AUDIO”. 2 Set the MODE 2 switch to the “ZONE2”. 3 Press the ZONE2 ON button. T o cancel the ZONE2 mode: Press the ZONE2 OFF button. 4 Press the FUNCTION button. The ZONE2[...]

37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Other functions Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the ZONE2/REC SELECT button to display the “RECOUT SOURCE” on the display . The display switches as follows each time the button is pressed. 2 T urn the FUNCTION knob to select the sour ce you want to output[...]

38 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 48, 49). *Input Setup Y ou can change the settings using the buttons on the remote control unit. [ On-screen display ] [ Display ] 2 3 4 6 [...]

39 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 • The OPTICAL 2 terminal on the A VR-786 ’ s rear panel is equipped with an optical digital output terminal for recording digital signals on a CD recorder , MD recorder or other digital recorder . Use this for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo – 2 ch[...]

40 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 2 Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select the input source whose name you want to change, then press the CURSOR F F or G G button. • The screen switches to the character input screen. Example: When “ CD ” is selected and the CURSOR F F or G G button is pressed 3 Press[...]

41 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Video: The signal connected to the composite video terminal is always played. The composite video input signal is up-converted and output from the S-Video and component monitor output terminals. AUTO: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are detected and the [...]

42 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 • The audio delay setting does not apply when playing in the EXT . IN mode or in the analog input direct mode or stereo mode. 2 Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select “Audio Delay”, then press the ENTER button. • The “ Audio Delay ” screen appears. 3 Press the [...]

43 Advanced Setup – Part 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 3 Press the CURSOR F F or G G button to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting. • The “ Option Setup ” menu appears. This sets the amount of attenuation applied for audio output muting. Option Setup Setting the M[...]

44 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily . Setting the Setup Lock 1 Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select “Setup Lock” at the “Option Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button. • The “ Setup Lock ” screen appears. 2 Press the CURSOR F F button to s[...]

45 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2 Parameters Large: Select this when using speakers that have sufficient ability to reproduce bass sound below the frequency set for the crossover frequency mode. Y es / No: Select “ Ye s ” when a subwoofer is installed, “ No ” when a subwoofer is not installed. Small: Select this when using speakers that do not have suff[...]

46 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 4 -1 When “Auto” mode is selected: Press the CURSOR F F or G G button to adjust all the speakers to the same volume. • The test tones are emitted from each speaker in the following order: at 4-second intervals during the first and second cycle, and at the 2-second interval[...]

47 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Set the subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used. Setting the SW Mode Setup 1 Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select “SW Mode Setup” at the “Speaker Setup” menu, then press the ENTER button. • The “ Subwoofer Mode Setup ” screen appears. 2 Pr[...]

48 ENGLISH ENGLISH Page Default setting Speaker Setup Page Default setting Auto Setup Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) 1. Auto Setup 2. Speaker Setup 1 3 Speaker Config. Crossover Frequency Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresp[...]

49 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Page Default setting Advanced Playback 4. Advanced Playback Page Default setting Option Setup 5. Option Setup 1 Audio Delay Auto Surround Mode 2 Sets the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture. Sets the Auto surround mode function. 0 ms Auto Surround [...]

50 ENGLISH ENGLISH T roubleshooting Page Measures Cause Symptom T roubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the operating instructions? 3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly? If this unit is not operating properly , check [...]

51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Additional Information • Other types of audio: These signals are designed to recreate a 360 ° sound field using three to five speakers. In this case the speakers should surround the listener from all sides to create a uniform sound field from 360 ° . Ideally the surround speakers should function as “ point ” sound sources[...]

52 ENGLISH ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose. [1] DTS-ES compatible system (using surround back speakers) q Basic sett[...]

53 ENGLISH ENGLISH Playback method (reference page) Dolby Digital output terminals Media Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital Comparison of home surround systems Additional Information Additional Information [2] When not using surround back speakers • Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible. Se[...]

54 ENGLISH ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information [2] DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi- channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. DTS offers the same “ 5.1 ” playback channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right, center , surround left and surround r[...]

55 ENGLISH ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information When DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or Matrix 6.1 encoded sources are decoded with a DTS-ES decoder , the format is automatically detected upon decoding and the optimum playing mode is selected. However , some Matrix 6.1 sources may be detected as having a 5.1-channel format, so the DTS-ES Matri[...]

56 ENGLISH ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information Surround modes and parameters C (0 dB) C (0 dB) E C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (0 dB) C (OFF) C (OFF) E C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C C C C C C E[...]

ENGLISH Specifications ENGLISH ENGLISH 57 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 85 W +85 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T .H.D.) 120 W + 120 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T .H.D.) Center: 85 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T .H.D.) 120 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T .H.D.) Surround: 85 W + 85 W (8 Ω /o[...]

2 List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés JC Penny 004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049, 062, 085, 087, 088 Jensen 013, 026 JVC 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043, 044, 045, 046, 085 Kenwood 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 033, 045, 085, 090 Kodak 088 Lloyd 009, 094 LXI 088 Magnavox 015, 016, 042, 049, 063, 106 Magnin 087 Marantz 004, 005, 006, 015, 042, 049[...]

Optonica 021 Panasonic 024, 049, 064, 066, 067, 068, 069, 107 Perdio 009 Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090 Philco 015, 016, 049 Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105 Pilot 088 Pioneer 005, 013, 029, 036, 037, 038, 045, 085 Portland 025, 055, 090 Proscan 063, 080 Pulsar 060 Quartz 033 Quasar 034, 035, 049 Radio Shack 001, 002, 021, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 0[...]

Futuretech 004 GE 020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058, 066, 088, 119, 120, 125, 147 Goldstar 000, 015, 029, 031, 039, 048, 051, 056, 057, 067, 068, 069, 116 Grundy 062 Hitachi 029, 031, 051, 052, 070, 111, 112, 113, 124, *[134] Hitachi Pay TV 151 Infinity 017, 071 Janeil 122 JBL 017, 071 JC Penny 020, 034, 039, 040, 041, 044, 048, 050, 058, 066, 069, 076,[...]

CABLE ABC 006, *[007] , 008, 009 Archer 010, 011 Century 011 Citizen 011 Colour V oice 012, 013 Comtronic 014 Eastern 015 Garrard 011 Gemini 030, 033, 034 General Instrument 030, 031, 032 Hytex 006 Jasco 011 Jerrold 009, 016, 017, 026, 032 Magnavox 018 Movie T ime 019 NSC 019 Oak 000, 006, 020 Panasonic 001, 005 Philips 011, 012, 013, 018, 021 Pion[...]

Magnavox 002 Marantz 002 Onkyo 016, 018 Optimus 007, 008 Panasonic 012 Philips 002 Pioneer 007, 008, 009 Sony 013, 014, 015 T echnics 012 Victor 004 Wards 007 Y amaha 010, 011 *[ ] : Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory . *[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom des livraison de l’usine. DVD preset codes Codes préréglés [...]

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