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... deeper bass sound. New model information AVR-888 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of -Use • Auto set-up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from analog sources • 10-bit video encoder and decoder • Analog to HDMI up to 1080p from Audyssey • 3 Quick Select Buttons • New back panel layout Multi-Zone Capability • Two Zone multi-source capability • Zone 2 audio output • Power amplifier assign for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to...
... deeper bass sound. New model information AVR-888 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of -Use • Auto set-up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from analog sources • 10-bit video encoder and decoder • Analog to HDMI up to 1080p from Audyssey • 3 Quick Select Buttons • New back panel layout Multi-Zone Capability • Two Zone multi-source capability • Zone 2 audio output • Power amplifier assign for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to...
Owners Manual - English
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... to operate from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. If the plug should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions as to dangerous voltage or other products (including amplifiers) that could result in a risk of electric shock to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock. 19. See Figure A. 16. Adjust only those controls...
... to operate from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. If the plug should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions as to dangerous voltage or other products (including amplifiers) that could result in a risk of electric shock to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock. 19. See Figure A. 16. Adjust only those controls...
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... Direct/Stereo 28, 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f Auto Surround Mode 29 g Manual EQ 29 Zone2 Setup 30 a Lch Level 30 s Rch Level 30 d Volume Limit 30 f Power On Level 30 g Mute Level 30 Option Setup 30 a Amp Assign 30 s Volume Control 31 d Source Delete 31 f On-Screen Display 31 g Quick Select Name 32 h Remote ID Setup 32 j Display 32 k Setup Lock 32 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 16 Video Camera / Game Console 16 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 XM connector 17 Antenna terminals 18 Multi-zone 19 Connecting the Power Cord...
... Direct/Stereo 28, 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f Auto Surround Mode 29 g Manual EQ 29 Zone2 Setup 30 a Lch Level 30 s Rch Level 30 d Volume Limit 30 f Power On Level 30 g Mute Level 30 Option Setup 30 a Amp Assign 30 s Volume Control 31 d Source Delete 31 f On-Screen Display 31 g Quick Select Name 32 h Remote ID Setup 32 j Display 32 k Setup Lock 32 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 16 Video Camera / Game Console 16 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 XM connector 17 Antenna terminals 18 Multi-zone 19 Connecting the Power Cord...
Owners Manual - English
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... before using the product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for future reference. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 44 Basic Operation 44 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 44 Basic Operation 44 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 44 Listening to Preset Stations 44 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 45 Basic Operation 45 Checking the XM Signal...
... before using the product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for future reference. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 44 Basic Operation 44 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 44 Basic Operation 44 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 44 Listening to Preset Stations 44 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 45 Basic Operation 45 Checking the XM Signal...
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.... Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in . e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are input. Q2 SELECT/ENTER knob 20) • The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons on . u Master volume indicator i AUDYSSEY...
.... Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in . e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are input. Q2 SELECT/ENTER knob 20) • The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons on . u Master volume indicator i AUDYSSEY...
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...screen and as flush with 8 speakers and a monitor. NOTE By default, the AVR-888's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). S - - S - - - - b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers (L) (R) w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". S - - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the main zone, change the "Amp...
...screen and as flush with 8 speakers and a monitor. NOTE By default, the AVR-888's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). S - - S - - - - b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers (L) (R) w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". S - - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the main zone, change the "Amp...
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... again even though there are used for it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to tighten it . Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off and the power indicator flashes red. If the set may be damaged. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on...
... again even though there are used for it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to tighten it . Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off and the power indicator flashes red. If the set may be damaged. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on...
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... the digital video and audio signals of a DVDVideo or DVD-Audio disc using devices that are copyright-protected by the connected device. • Video signals are theoretically compatible with a single cable. "TV" (vpage 27). 11 "HDMI Setup" - NOTE • Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to "AMP", the sound may be restricted by CPPM. • The AVR-888 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone...
... the digital video and audio signals of a DVDVideo or DVD-Audio disc using devices that are copyright-protected by the connected device. • Video signals are theoretically compatible with a single cable. "TV" (vpage 27). 11 "HDMI Setup" - NOTE • Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to "AMP", the sound may be restricted by CPPM. • The AVR-888 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone...
Owners Manual - English
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... speaker is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the room for each surround mode separately. away. • Try again when the surroundings are facing. • Adjust the subwoofer's volume. Select "Retry" to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. • Check the speaker connections. the speakers are quiet. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is properly connected. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is too low. Error messages (examples) Auto Setup...
... speaker is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the room for each surround mode separately. away. • Try again when the surroundings are facing. • Adjust the subwoofer's volume. Select "Retry" to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. • Check the speaker connections. the speakers are quiet. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is properly connected. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is too low. Error messages (examples) Auto Setup...
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...; If "Subwoofer" is set to "No", "Front Speaker" is automatically set to "Large". • If "Surround Speaker" is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to the different speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for distance. F Menu screen F MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup...
...; If "Subwoofer" is set to "No", "Front Speaker" is automatically set to "Large". • If "Surround Speaker" is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to the different speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for distance. F Menu screen F MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup...
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Select this to input signal. f Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each speaker using the center speaker or surround speakers, the playback sound is down-mixed and output from front speakers is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. OFF : Do not memorize settings. Subwoofer Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items] d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range for each input signal type. [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. OFF : Do not use . g Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for downmix playback of input signals ...
Select this to input signal. f Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each speaker using the center speaker or surround speakers, the playback sound is down-mixed and output from front speakers is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. OFF : Do not memorize settings. Subwoofer Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items] d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range for each input signal type. [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. OFF : Do not use . g Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for downmix playback of input signals ...
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...used . F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.Zone2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev. : Full a Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB s Rch Level Adjust the right channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB d Volume Limit Make a setting for the surround back speaker channels is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Selectable...
...used . F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.Zone2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev. : Full a Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB s Rch Level Adjust the right channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB d Volume Limit Make a setting for the surround back speaker channels is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Selectable...
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... used . 31 Power On Level This sets the volume set a maximum volume. -20dB : Set the maximum volume to -20 dB. -10dB : Set the maximum volume to -10 dB. 0dB : Set the maximum volume to "ON", the screensaver is activated if there is no activity for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set when the main zone's power is turned on . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH s Volume Control Set the main zone volume setting. Master Volume Master volume display during adjustment. [Selectable...
... used . 31 Power On Level This sets the volume set a maximum volume. -20dB : Set the maximum volume to -20 dB. -10dB : Set the maximum volume to -10 dB. 0dB : Set the maximum volume to "ON", the screensaver is activated if there is no activity for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set when the main zone's power is turned on . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH s Volume Control Set the main zone volume setting. Master Volume Master volume display during adjustment. [Selectable...
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... audio input connectors assigned, set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-888 and monitor are output to the monitor. • The audio signals input from analog input. Analog : P lay only signals from EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for which the menu "Assign" setting is set to "HDMI" or "Digital In" (vpage 35). • Only set "PCM" and "DTS" when playing the respective signals. [Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX [Selectable...
... audio input connectors assigned, set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-888 and monitor are output to the monitor. • The audio signals input from analog input. Analog : P lay only signals from EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for which the menu "Assign" setting is set to "HDMI" or "Digital In" (vpage 35). • Only set "PCM" and "DTS" when playing the respective signals. [Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX [Selectable...
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... Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is for playing sources recorded in DTS NEO:6 for playback. : This mode is input, the video conversion function might not operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to their format and playing surround sound. Surround Playback of the selected input source's audio input. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB For input sources for music sources. Antenna Aiming Adjust the XM radio...
... Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is for playing sources recorded in DTS NEO:6 for playback. : This mode is input, the video conversion function might not operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to their format and playing surround sound. Surround Playback of the selected input source's audio input. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB For input sources for music sources. Antenna Aiming Adjust the XM radio...
Owners Manual - English
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...be set at menu "Input Setup" - Up to 56 stations can be preset. 1 Tune in the player. (vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.) wTo play a video device, switch the monitor input. (vSee the monitor's operating instructions.) 2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". (vpage 50 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 4 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want to 5. • Stations can be preset automatically at "Manual Setup" - wTo tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press [MODE] to turn or press [TUNER] to...
...be set at menu "Input Setup" - Up to 56 stations can be preset. 1 Tune in the player. (vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.) wTo play a video device, switch the monitor input. (vSee the monitor's operating instructions.) 2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". (vpage 50 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 4 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want to 5. • Stations can be preset automatically at "Manual Setup" - wTo tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press [MODE] to turn or press [TUNER] to...
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... XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be checked at menu "Input Setup" - MENU : "Input Setup" - Try connecting again. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to "iPod/NETWORK". (vpage 50 "Remote Control Unit Operations") The strength of iPod data. • When using the buttons on the display. Radio ID Searching Categories 1 Press o p. "Assign" - The default setting is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-888's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source to one to which...
... XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be checked at menu "Input Setup" - MENU : "Input Setup" - Try connecting again. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to "iPod/NETWORK". (vpage 50 "Remote Control Unit Operations") The strength of iPod data. • When using the buttons on the display. Radio ID Searching Categories 1 Press o p. "Assign" - The default setting is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-888's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source to one to which...
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... function cannot be used to operate components of other makes of components can be operated by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the memory, repeat steps 1 to 4. 50 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for some models. 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". b For details, refer to change the number...
... function cannot be used to operate components of other makes of components can be operated by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the memory, repeat steps 1 to 4. 50 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for some models. 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". b For details, refer to change the number...
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... headphones. • No digital signals are operating outside of two speakers are assigned and the settable input modes do not match. source. • Master volume is damaged. • Turn off suddenly and power indicator flashes red. set being • Select an input source for the to strong light. Should the problem persist, there may be exposed to rise of the speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first...
... headphones. • No digital signals are operating outside of two speakers are assigned and the settable input modes do not match. source. • Master volume is damaged. • Turn off suddenly and power indicator flashes red. set being • Select an input source for the to strong light. Should the problem persist, there may be exposed to rise of the speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first...
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GAudioH Symptom No sound is produced from surround speakers. "HDMI Audio Setup" - connected. • The subwoofer's volume is set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. No sound is produced from the monitor connected with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-888's "Decode Mode" • Set to "None". "None". • Surround mode not set to • Set to the HDMI • Check the connections. mode. • The "Manual Setup" - Most...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GAudioH Symptom No sound is produced from surround speakers. "HDMI Audio Setup" - connected. • The subwoofer's volume is set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. No sound is produced from the monitor connected with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-888's "Decode Mode" • Set to "None". "None". • Surround mode not set to • Set to the HDMI • Check the connections. mode. • The "Manual Setup" - Most...