HDMI Specifications Guide
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... 1.3a Switcher 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps No No No No No No Yes Yes No Yes HDMI Version Repeater/Switcher DENON Retail AVR HDMI Capabilites and Compatibilities AVR-988 AVR-888 AVR-788 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a Repeater Repeater Repeater AVR-688 1.3a Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24...
... 1.3a Switcher 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps No No No No No No Yes Yes No Yes HDMI Version Repeater/Switcher DENON Retail AVR HDMI Capabilites and Compatibilities AVR-988 AVR-888 AVR-788 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a Repeater Repeater Repeater AVR-688 1.3a Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24...
Literature/Product Sheet
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New model information AVR-888 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of -...-of entertainment enjoyment. Bullet points The Latest HD Video Support • HDMI1.3a inputs/output • HDMI audio support, Dolby Digital, dts and multi channel PCM • Deep Color up to 36-bit and...compressed audio formats to six measurement points • High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 100W x 7ch...
New model information AVR-888 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of -...-of entertainment enjoyment. Bullet points The Latest HD Video Support • HDMI1.3a inputs/output • HDMI audio support, Dolby Digital, dts and multi channel PCM • Deep Color up to 36-bit and...compressed audio formats to six measurement points • High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 100W x 7ch...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... Section 1 Rated output *THD figures are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc. • ©2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. www.usa.denon.com 16940707 A MultEQ and the Audyssey MultEQ logo are power amp stage values. 1 Front 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) 2...Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www...
... Section 1 Rated output *THD figures are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc. • ©2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. www.usa.denon.com 16940707 A MultEQ and the Audyssey MultEQ logo are power amp stage values. 1 Front 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) 2...Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www...
Owners Manual - English
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... 41 h Audio Delay 41 Information Status 41 a Main Zone 41 s ZONE2 41 Audio Input Signal 41 HDMI Information 42 a HDMI Signal Information 42 s HDMI Monitor Information 42 Auto Surround Mode 42 Quick Select 42 Preset Station 42 ENGLISH Contents Getting Started Accessories ... Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output 8 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player 12 ...
... 41 h Audio Delay 41 Information Status 41 a Main Zone 41 s ZONE2 41 Audio Input Signal 41 HDMI Information 42 a HDMI Signal Information 42 s HDMI Monitor Information 42 Auto Surround Mode 42 Quick Select 42 Preset Station 42 ENGLISH Contents Getting Started Accessories ... Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output 8 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player 12 ...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 turned on the remote control unit. • The control functions in the same way... control sensor 3) Q8 ZONE2/REC SELECT button 48) qw e rt q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using...
... 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 turned on the remote control unit. • The control functions in the same way... control sensor 3) Q8 ZONE2/REC SELECT button 48) qw e rt q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using...
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...) t AC OUTLETS 20) y AC inlet (AC IN 20) u Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 15) i COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12) o XM connector (SAT TU 17) Q0 HDMI connectors 11) Q1 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q2 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO 12) Q3 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA 18) Q4 ZONE2 connectors 19...
...) t AC OUTLETS 20) y AC inlet (AC IN 20) u Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 15) i COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12) o XM connector (SAT TU 17) Q0 HDMI connectors 11) Q1 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q2 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO 12) Q3 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA 18) Q4 ZONE2 connectors 19...
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...have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-888. With some types of the other components. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left,...) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (Yellow) 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable Audio and video cables HDMI connections 19-pin HDMI cable (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) Audio signal: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output ...
...have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-888. With some types of the other components. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left,...) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (Yellow) 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable Audio and video cables HDMI connections 19-pin HDMI cable (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) Audio signal: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output ...
Owners Manual - English
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... a game machine or some other source is operated. • When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-888, the characters of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to a monitor. • The AVR-888's video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals...the on-screen display are input in the main zone On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-888, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button or the remote control unit's DISPLAY button is ...
... a game machine or some other source is operated. • When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-888, the characters of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to a monitor. • The AVR-888's video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals...the on-screen display are input in the main zone On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-888, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button or the remote control unit's DISPLAY button is ...
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...sound may be restricted by CPPM. • The AVR-888 cannot be transferred with 30- "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Audio Setup" - "TV" (vpage 27). 11 For details on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product). • If the monitor or DVD... that are using a DVI cable, no audio signals are theoretically compatible with an HDMI connector. The AVR-888 is compatible with a single cable. "HDMI Audio Setup" setting (vpage 27) is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for a copyright protection system called "HDCP" (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection)....
...sound may be restricted by CPPM. • The AVR-888 cannot be transferred with 30- "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Audio Setup" - "TV" (vpage 27). 11 For details on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product). • If the monitor or DVD... that are using a DVI cable, no audio signals are theoretically compatible with an HDMI connector. The AVR-888 is compatible with a single cable. "HDMI Audio Setup" setting (vpage 27) is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for a copyright protection system called "HDCP" (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection)....
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... LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. Video-converted HDMI signals are output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. "Digital In" (vpage 35). 12 DVD Player • Connect the cables to be ... digital audio connection, make analog or digital audio output connections to monitor's audio input connectors. • The audio signals output from the HDMI monitor output connector. Monitor )%.* */ 7*%&0 */ 7*%&0 47*%&0 */ $0.10/&/57*%&0 */ : 1# 13 Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left...
... LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. Video-converted HDMI signals are output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. "Digital In" (vpage 35). 12 DVD Player • Connect the cables to be ... digital audio connection, make analog or digital audio output connections to monitor's audio input connectors. • The audio signals output from the HDMI monitor output connector. Monitor )%.* */ 7*%&0 */ 7*%&0 47*%&0 */ $0.10/&/57*%&0 */ : 1# 13 Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left...
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... 27) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level • Crossover Frequency n HDMI Setup (vpage 27, 28) • HDMI Audio Setup · HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Video Setup · i/p Scaler · Resolution · Progressive Mode · Aspect · Color Space ·... Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information (vpage 41, 42) n Status • Main Zone • ZONE2 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station When "Screensaver" is set to "ON", the screensaver is activated if no operation...
... 27) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level • Crossover Frequency n HDMI Setup (vpage 27, 28) • HDMI Audio Setup · HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Video Setup · i/p Scaler · Resolution · Progressive Mode · Aspect · Color Space ·... Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information (vpage 41, 42) n Status • Main Zone • ZONE2 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station When "Screensaver" is set to "ON", the screensaver is activated if no operation...
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...Select unit for various parameters. 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 5.Option Setup a Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) Front Speaker Select front speaker ...the auto setup procedure. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-888's "Amp Assign" setting is set . Default Resets the settings to speakers. LFE+Main : P lay low range and LFE signal of ...
...Select unit for various parameters. 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 5.Option Setup a Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) Front Speaker Select front speaker ...the auto setup procedure. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-888's "Amp Assign" setting is set . Default Resets the settings to speakers. LFE+Main : P lay low range and LFE signal of ...
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...20.0 ft (6.00 meters). F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup 1.HDMI Audio Setup 2.HDMI Video Setup a HDMI Audio Setup Select HDMI audio output device. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH... from the subwoofer that the volume is adjusted, the adjusted values are output from the sound output. If set to receiver for the different modes are not displayed. • When "Channel Level" is equal for the different surround modes, use...
...20.0 ft (6.00 meters). F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup 1.HDMI Audio Setup 2.HDMI Video Setup a HDMI Audio Setup Select HDMI audio output device. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH... from the subwoofer that the volume is adjusted, the adjusted values are output from the sound output. If set to receiver for the different modes are not displayed. • When "Channel Level" is equal for the different surround modes, use...
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...• It is not possible to convert "1080i" signals into "1080i" format. Select according to the player in RGB format, regardless of HDMI video output signal. [Selectable items] Auto : D etect monitor panel resolution and automatically set to anything other than "OFF". Video1 : S ...[Selectable items] A to anything other than "OFF". 28 Use this setting to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output in use i/p scaler function. Video2 : S elect mode suitable for 2-channel mode playback. i/p Scaler Make...
...• It is not possible to convert "1080i" signals into "1080i" format. Select according to the player in RGB format, regardless of HDMI video output signal. [Selectable items] Auto : D etect monitor panel resolution and automatically set to anything other than "OFF". Video1 : S ...[Selectable items] A to anything other than "OFF". 28 Use this setting to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output in use i/p scaler function. Video2 : S elect mode suitable for 2-channel mode playback. i/p Scaler Make...
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...and Operations" (vpage 54 ~ 56). 30 This makes it possible to output sound to 0 dB. 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.... maximum volume to rooms other settings. The places where the surround back amplifier are used . F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup ENGLISH 2-5.Option Setup 1.Amp Assign 2.Vol.Control 3.Source Delete 4.On-Screen Display 5.Quick Select Name...
...and Operations" (vpage 54 ~ 56). 30 This makes it possible to output sound to 0 dB. 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.... maximum volume to rooms other settings. The places where the surround back amplifier are used . F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup ENGLISH 2-5.Option Setup 1.Amp Assign 2.Vol.Control 3.Source Delete 4.On-Screen Display 5.Quick Select Name...
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... to 8 characters can be input. [Characters that can be input] A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 space) Set the input mode for this source. HDMI Select HDMI connector to assign to the monitor. EXT. Analog : P lay only signals from the analog, digital and EXT. IN input. z1: This can be selected for...: This can be selected for input sources for which "iPod dock" is set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-888 and monitor are transferred simultaneously. n Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button. IN Analog Digital Decode Mode Set the decode mode for which...
... to 8 characters can be input. [Characters that can be input] A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 space) Set the input mode for this source. HDMI Select HDMI connector to assign to the monitor. EXT. Analog : P lay only signals from the analog, digital and EXT. IN input. z1: This can be selected for...: This can be selected for input sources for which "iPod dock" is set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-888 and monitor are transferred simultaneously. n Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button. IN Analog Digital Decode Mode Set the decode mode for which...
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...OPTICAL 3 input connector. Shuffle Make settings for repeat mode. [Selectable items] All : Repeat all songs. This can be set to "Assign", if the AVR-888 is not connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod dock" is set for input sources for iPod to select "Source". Operating from...iPod input. Input source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX Default setting 1-RCA 2-RCA None 3-RCA None This cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. • Input sources for the same input source are played. NOTE • It is assigned. Component In Select component video input ...
...OPTICAL 3 input connector. Shuffle Make settings for repeat mode. [Selectable items] All : Repeat all songs. This can be set to "Assign", if the AVR-888 is not connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod dock" is set for input sources for iPod to select "Source". Operating from...iPod input. Input source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX Default setting 1-RCA 2-RCA None 3-RCA None This cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. • Input sources for the same input source are played. NOTE • It is assigned. Component In Select component video input ...
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...+PLgx CINEMA MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 7.1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1" and the AVR-888's "AFDM" setting is "DTS 96/24". The mode switches each time the button is possible to the program source. neural : It is pressed....input source's audio input. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB For input sources for games. Music : This mode is suited for which "HDMI" and "Digital In" are set the conversion mode to their format and playing surround sound. Terrestrial Indicate terrestrial signal strength. Game : This mode is...
...+PLgx CINEMA MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 7.1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1" and the AVR-888's "AFDM" setting is "DTS 96/24". The mode switches each time the button is possible to the program source. neural : It is pressed....input source's audio input. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB For input sources for games. Music : This mode is suited for which "HDMI" and "Digital In" are set the conversion mode to their format and playing surround sound. Terrestrial Indicate terrestrial signal strength. Game : This mode is...
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... is for enjoying the atmosphere of expansion to stereo music sources. JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE : This mode is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. z: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the PURE DIRECT mode, the on-screen display is for enjoying the...This mode is for enjoying surround effects using the buttons on the program source being played, it may not be off . • If the HDMI input connector is for playing monaural movie sources with video games. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for achieving surround sound...
... is for enjoying the atmosphere of expansion to stereo music sources. JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE : This mode is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. z: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the PURE DIRECT mode, the on-screen display is for enjoying the...This mode is for enjoying surround effects using the buttons on the program source being played, it may not be off . • If the HDMI input connector is for playing monaural movie sources with video games. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for achieving surround sound...
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... number of channels in the EXT. Dialogue normalization function This is selected. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-1.Status Select Source: PHONO Name :Record Surround Mode: STEREO Input Mode :ANALOG..., "DISCRETE" if the input signal has undergone discrete processing. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-2.Audio Input Signal Surround Mode: DOLBY DIGITAL EX SIGNAL:Dolby Digital fs...
... number of channels in the EXT. Dialogue normalization function This is selected. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-1.Status Select Source: PHONO Name :Record Surround Mode: STEREO Input Mode :ANALOG..., "DISCRETE" if the input signal has undergone discrete processing. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-2.Audio Input Signal Surround Mode: DOLBY DIGITAL EX SIGNAL:Dolby Digital fs...