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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-988
Owner’s Manual
1.AVR988EU_101_4th.indd 1 2007/09/13 11:30:51
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS n SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against CAUTION 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, retained for future reference. an
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n NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION 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 contai
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Menu Operations Input Setup Contents Operations ·····················································································20 Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ·································33 Example of Display of Default Values ·········································21 Auto Preset ··················································································33 Getting Started Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ····················21 Preset Skip ·········
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Preparations ··················································································43 Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·········55 ~ 57 Turning the Power On ··································································43 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Pre-out Output ····57 Selecting the input so
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Cautions on Handling About the Remote Control Unit Operating Range of the Remote Control • Before turning the power switch on In addition to the AVR-988, the included remote control unit (RC-1069) Unit Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. no p
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q1 o Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q0 i u y Front Panel o i u y t q w e r t q Input signal indicators Q2 RESTORER indicator Q0Q1Q2 Q3 This lights when the RESTORER mode is w Input signal channel indicators selected. These light when digital signals are input. Q3 AL24 indicator e Information display Th
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Rear Panel Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o Q4 Q6 Q7 Q6 Q4 Q5 q w e r t y u i q RS-232C connector ····································· (19) i AC OUTLETS ··············································· (20) Q4 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ············ (12) w REMOTE CONTROL jacks··························· (19) o Digital audio connectors Q5 FM/AM antenna terminals (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·························· (12
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Front n Rear q Indicator ······················································ (51) q ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (58) Q1 q w Power buttons············································· (43) w Source select buttons ································ (43) e Tuner system buttons ································ (44) e Tuner system buttons ····················
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types Audio cables Video cables of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coax
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Conversion Function • When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-988 into the format input connector. used to output the video signals from the AVR-988 to a monitor. • The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-988 can
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Speaker Connections Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Speaker Installation Front speakers Front speakers Center speaker Subwoofer The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and A B a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Subwoofer with built-in Surround back speakers amplifier (L) (R) (L) (R) w q w q w q w q
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Protection circuit Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – If speakers with an impedance lower than specified (for example (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-988, and 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are used for an extended period of time with be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. the volume turned up
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting NOTE Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors • Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright-protected by CPPM. With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • The AVR-988 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may b
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Video Conversion Function”). Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. correctly. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connec
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Get Getting Star ting Start ted ed Connections Connections Set Setup up Pla Playbac yback k Remot Remote Contr e Control ol Multi-Zone Multi-Zone Inf Infor ormation mation T Tr roubleshooting oubleshooting Record Player CD Player Connect the cables to be used. Turntable (MM cartridge) CD player R L L R R L • When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ® iPod TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-988. Connect the cables to be used. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating TV tuner instructions. iPod R L R L R L R L When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at men
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Recording Components Satellite Receiver Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect Connect the cables to be used. correctly. DBS / BS tuner Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to be used. Digital video recorder L R L R L R L R or or L R L R • When using a coaxial digital cable for the
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Cassette Recorder CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used. 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. Video cassette recorder CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck L R L R L R L
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connections to Other Devices Component with Multi-channel Output External Power Amplifier Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and connectors Power amplifier outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. DVD player / Super Audio CD player / External decoder Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console L R L R L R L R
