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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-886
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
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FRANCAIS ENGLISH 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that read before the product is operated. they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon CAUTION or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK convenience receptacle
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 System setup menu / Menu de configuration système page 8~11 page 50 page 50, 51 page 51 page 51 page 46 page 47 page 47, 48 page 48 page 49 page 41 page 41 page 41 page 42 page 42 page 43 page 43 page 44 page 44 page 45 page 45 page 45 page 46
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ENGLISH Getting Started Advanced Operation Getting Started Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components ·································33 Preset memory·····································································34 Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-886 A/V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide Operating a component stored in the superb surround sound listening with home theater sources, such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high
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Ω Ω ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Accessories Cautions on installation Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic Note q Operating instructions ............................1 t R6P/AA batteries ....................................2 equipment using microprocessors is used near w Warranty .................................................1 y AM loop antenna .............
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8 9 7 6 5 0 4 1 3 2 3 2 4 5 1 6 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Inserting the batteries Part names and functions q Remove the remote control unit’s rear Notes on batteries: Front panel cover. • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The inc
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ENGLISH Getting Started Remote control unit Easy Setup and Operation For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). •This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-886 according to your Remote control signal listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. transmitter···················(3) Indicator···············(34, 36) • For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function. • If
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Ω Ω Ω Ω ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Speaker system layout Speaker connections •Connect the speaker terminals with the Connecting the speaker cables 2 Basic system layout speakers making sure that like polarities are The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems 1. Loosen by turning matched (< with <, > with >). Mismatching and a television monitor: counterclockwise. of polarities will result in weak central sound, u
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation 2 Connections 2 Bi-Amp connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Certain loudspeakers are equipped with two sets of input terminals, for bi-amplification. The AVR- 886 Power Amp Assign. mode allows you to power bi-amp-capable speakers with two amplifier channels ( page 45). Be sure to consult the owner’s manual of your bi-amp-capable speakers Center Surround speaker Subwoofer sp
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation •For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV choose the component video connection to your monitor TV. S-Video and composite video • To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-886, you only need to choose one outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs. connection type. Component video connection offers th
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Turning on the power ON/SOURCE POWER SPEAKER A Turn on your subwoofer. MODE 1 1 Turn on your monitor (TV). 2 ENTER SETUP Press the POWER switch. 3 CURSOR ON/STANDBY SETUP MIC ¢ ON: The power turns on and the indicator lights. SPEAKER Set the POWER switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit. Auto Setup / Room EQ £ OFF: The power turns off and the indicator is off. The Auto Setup and Room EQ f
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Starting Auto Setup When “S. Back” is selected, the test tone during Auto Setup will be output from the surround back speaker. • Measurement is cancelled if the MASTER VOLUME control knob Press the SETUP button. When “ZONE2” is selected, change the setting to is operated while the Auto Setup is performed. • The “System Setup” menu appears. “ZONE2”. The test tone during Auto Setup is set so that it •If the output volume and crossover frequ
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation About error messages Check of the measurement results • These error screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select an completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, 1 item, then press the ENTER button. reset the pertinent items, and measure again. •When there
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Ω Ω ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Press the CURSOR D D or H H button to select from Connecting Other Sources 4 the following three items based on the measurement results, then press the CURSOR F F Cable indications button. The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). Store: Store the checked measurement values. Audio cable Video cable All parameters are stored. Analog terminal (Stereo) Video terminal Retry: A G Perform
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources The video conversion function On screen display signals With the AVR-886, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which On screen display signal output Signals input to the AVR-886 were inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are converted into a VIDEO signal Video signal output to Video signal output to Video signal output to Color S-Video signal higher quality. input terminal
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a TV/DBS tuner Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Video •These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an external decoder, or a and composite video inputs are also provided if your TV or DBS tuner does not have component component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio pl
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a DVD recorder Connecting a VCR • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog •For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR. S-Video and recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as composite video outputs are also provided. If you choose to use the component video shown below, in addition to the dig
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a tape deck Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorder to an analog recorder such as a tape deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as Tape deck shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections. AUDIO OUT A L L L CD recorder / R R R MD recorder AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN A A L L L L L L R R R R R R D OPTICAL OUT D OPTICAL
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Ω ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the antenna terminals Connecting the XM terminal ® ® An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly to the unit. • AVR-886 is the XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Connect-and-Play™ (sold separately) and subscribing the XM service. • Plug the XM Connect-and-Play antenna into XM terminal on the rear panel. Direction of broadcasting • Position the XM Connect-and-Play antenna near
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals ZONE2 speaker out connections • When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power Amp Assign.” in For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 37, 38). the “System Setup” menu, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 37). • The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is a
