Literature/Product Sheet
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Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. 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 ...; New tower type microphone for more accurate measuring • Up 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 • Discrete devices for ultimate performance in...
Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. 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 ...; New tower type microphone for more accurate measuring • Up 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 • Discrete devices for ultimate performance in...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... • Volume Level Limiter, for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. Other Features... impedance Audio outputs 1.2 V/10 kohms Rec. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com Denon Electronics (USA), LLC 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A. www.usa.denon.com 16940707 A Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL ...
... • Volume Level Limiter, for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. Other Features... impedance Audio outputs 1.2 V/10 kohms Rec. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com Denon Electronics (USA), LLC 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A. www.usa.denon.com 16940707 A Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL ...
Owners Manual - English
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IN Subwoofer Level 28 s 2ch 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 ... Setup Preparations 23 Auto Setup 24 a Start Menu 24 Error Messages 25 s Option 25 d Parameter Check 25 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 26 a Speaker Configuration 26 s Subwoofer Setup 26 d Distance 26, 27 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 HDMI Setup 27 a HDMI Audio Setup 27 s HDMI Video Setup 28 Audio Setup 28...
IN Subwoofer Level 28 s 2ch 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 ... Setup Preparations 23 Auto Setup 24 a Start Menu 24 Error Messages 25 s Option 25 d Parameter Check 25 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 26 a Speaker Configuration 26 s Subwoofer Setup 26 d Distance 26, 27 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 HDMI Setup 27 a HDMI Audio Setup 27 s HDMI Video Setup 28 Audio Setup 28...
Owners Manual - English
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.... Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-888. With some types of connections suited for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections...
.... Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-888. With some types of connections suited for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections...
Owners Manual - English
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Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-888. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SURROUND CENTER L R S SS S SS S SS S SS S - - - - - - - - S S - - - S S S - NOTE By default, the AVR-888's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left...
Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-888. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SURROUND CENTER L R S SS S SS S SS S SS S - - - - - - - - S S - - - S S S - NOTE By default, the AVR-888's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left...
Owners Manual - English
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...DIMENSION • CENTER WIDTH • DELAY TIME • EFFECT LEVEL • ROOM SIZE • AFDM • SB CH OUT • SW ATT • Subwoofer • Default n Tone Control • Tone Defeat • Bass • Treble n Room EQ n RESTORER n Night Mode n Audio Delay Auto Setup (vpage... • Room EQ • Direct Mode Setup Manual Setup (vpage 26 ~ 32) n Speaker Setup (vpage 26, 27) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level • Crossover Frequency n HDMI Setup (vpage 27, 28) • HDMI Audio Setup · HDMI Audio Out ...
...DIMENSION • CENTER WIDTH • DELAY TIME • EFFECT LEVEL • ROOM SIZE • AFDM • SB CH OUT • SW ATT • Subwoofer • Default n Tone Control • Tone Defeat • Bass • Treble n Room EQ n RESTORER n Night Mode n Audio Delay Auto Setup (vpage... • Room EQ • Direct Mode Setup Manual Setup (vpage 26 ~ 32) n Speaker Setup (vpage 26, 27) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level • Crossover Frequency n HDMI Setup (vpage 27, 28) • HDMI Audio Setup · HDMI Audio Out ...
Owners Manual - English
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... on the main unit. The "Auto Setup" screen appears automatically. • This procedure lets you would sit to watch or listen when alone. When using a subwoofer with the sound receptor pointing towards the ceiling. About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to the center of the speakers.
... on the main unit. The "Auto Setup" screen appears automatically. • This procedure lets you would sit to watch or listen when alone. When using a subwoofer with the sound receptor pointing towards the ceiling. About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to the center of the speakers.
Owners Manual - English
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...Values that are small children nearby. • Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow obstacles between them in filters (subwoofers, etc.). F Menu screen F 1-1.Start Menu Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at "Step 2", the speaker system ... during the measurements. Set as possible during the measurements will cancel the measurements. • Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after "Step 1". Step 1 : Speaker Detection The speaker connection status and the speaker polarities are completed, the results of ...
...Values that are small children nearby. • Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow obstacles between them in filters (subwoofers, etc.). F Menu screen F 1-1.Start Menu Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at "Step 2", the speaker system ... during the measurements. Set as possible during the measurements will cancel the measurements. • Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after "Step 1". Step 1 : Speaker Detection The speaker connection status and the speaker polarities are completed, the results of ...
Owners Manual - English
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... Distance Check Crossover Freq. Retry Cancel Auto Setup Caution! Retry Cancel Auto Setup Caution! the speakers are quiet. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is not connected. • Not all surround modes. Ambient noise is too high or Level is completed. [Selectable items] Speaker...Assign : M ake settings for room EQ, mic, etc. away. • Try again when the surroundings are facing. • Adjust the subwoofer's volume. d Parameter Check Check auto setup measurement results. Microphone:None or Speaker :None Cause • Included setup microphone is too low for ...
... Distance Check Crossover Freq. Retry Cancel Auto Setup Caution! Retry Cancel Auto Setup Caution! the speakers are quiet. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is not connected. • Not all surround modes. Ambient noise is too high or Level is completed. [Selectable items] Speaker...Assign : M ake settings for room EQ, mic, etc. away. • Try again when the surroundings are facing. • Adjust the subwoofer's volume. d Parameter Check Check auto setup measurement results. Microphone:None or Speaker :None Cause • Included setup microphone is too low for ...
Owners Manual - English
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... channel (SBL). Before making the settings, measure the distance from the subwoofer. Feet / Meters Select unit for various parameters. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-888's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "Small". No : S ...elect this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number of surround back speakers. • Select "Large" or "Small...
... channel (SBL). Before making the settings, measure the distance from the subwoofer. Feet / Meters Select unit for various parameters. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-888's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "Small". No : S ...elect this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number of surround back speakers. • Select "Large" or "Small...
Owners Manual - English
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... Auto : A utomatically switch speaker from all speakers. The adjusted levels for audio playback. g Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Only the portion of the bass...HDMI Video Setup a HDMI Audio Setup Select HDMI audio output device. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to receiver for the different modes are completed, press the TEST button again. • When the menu "Speaker Configuration" - w Use the o...
... Auto : A utomatically switch speaker from all speakers. The adjusted levels for audio playback. g Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Only the portion of the bass...HDMI Video Setup a HDMI Audio Setup Select HDMI audio output device. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to receiver for the different modes are completed, press the TEST button again. • When the menu "Speaker Configuration" - w Use the o...
Owners Manual - English
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...] Normal : U se video range from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] FULL : O utput at 4:3 aspect ratio. Video1 : S elect mode suitable for playback. IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for video playback. This can be set when "i/p Scaler" is not possible to 255 (white). NOTE • It is not possible to convert...
...] Normal : U se video range from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] FULL : O utput at 4:3 aspect ratio. Video1 : S elect mode suitable for playback. IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for video playback. This can be set when "i/p Scaler" is not possible to 255 (white). NOTE • It is not possible to convert...
Owners Manual - English
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...use . Base Curve Copy Copy the Room EQ´s "Audyssey Flat" correction curve. [Selectable items] Yes No Yes No : S elect subwoofer use compression. Surround mode does not change even if the input signal is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. Crossover Select ... Adjust CH Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each CH : A djust tonal quality for downmix playback of input signals listed below. Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft • The auto surround mode function lets ...
...use . Base Curve Copy Copy the Room EQ´s "Audyssey Flat" correction curve. [Selectable items] Yes No Yes No : S elect subwoofer use compression. Surround mode does not change even if the input signal is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. Crossover Select ... Adjust CH Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each CH : A djust tonal quality for downmix playback of input signals listed below. Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft • The auto surround mode function lets ...
Owners Manual - English
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... be adjusted. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for playing monaural movie sources with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. The sound is for enjoying surround effects using the buttons on the main unit is turned off balance with surround sound. For multi-channel sources... CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7.1 For details, see page 64. • When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the on-screen display is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes.
... be adjusted. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for playing monaural movie sources with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. The sound is for enjoying surround effects using the buttons on the main unit is turned off balance with surround sound. For multi-channel sources... CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7.1 For details, see page 64. • When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the on-screen display is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes.
Owners Manual - English
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...select surround mode by source. If not, it is set "AFDM" to "OFF" and "SB CH OUT" to "ON" if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing Super Audio CD. z2: This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a discrete 6.1-channel signal ...identification signal. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off. [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is set to "ON", set to use in 5.1-channels. [Selectable items] ON OFF Example : Playing Dolby Digital ...
...select surround mode by source. If not, it is set "AFDM" to "OFF" and "SB CH OUT" to "ON" if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing Super Audio CD. z2: This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a discrete 6.1-channel signal ...identification signal. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off. [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is set to "ON", set to use in 5.1-channels. [Selectable items] ON OFF Example : Playing Dolby Digital ...
Owners Manual - English
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...the OPTICAL2 or OPTICAL3 output connectors. Convenient Functions Fader Function This function lets you make are for which "Delete" is set by pressing o when the subwoofer's volume is selected at once. 1 Press or [CH SELECT]. 2 Press ui, or [CH SELECT] to select "Fader". 3 Use o ... be used for other purposes without permission of the speakers. (o: front, p: rear) • The fader function does not affect the subwoofer. • The fader can listen to -12 dB. 48 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Other ...
...the OPTICAL2 or OPTICAL3 output connectors. Convenient Functions Fader Function This function lets you make are for which "Delete" is set by pressing o when the subwoofer's volume is selected at once. 1 Press or [CH SELECT]. 2 Press ui, or [CH SELECT] to select "Fader". 3 Use o ... be used for other purposes without permission of the speakers. (o: front, p: rear) • The fader function does not affect the subwoofer. • The fader can listen to -12 dB. 48 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Other ...
Owners Manual - English
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... speaker layouts Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems '- 48 $ '3 Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH e When playing movies and music Surround Surround back speaker ...speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 45° ~ 60° Surround speaker GAs seen from the sideH Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 ...
... speaker layouts Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems '- 48 $ '3 Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH e When playing movies and music Surround Surround back speaker ...speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 45° ~ 60° Surround speaker GAs seen from the sideH Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 ...
Owners Manual - English
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... improved version of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as well. Dolby Surround support mark : Manufactured under U.S. Decoding of the ...Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front ... sources in a movie theater. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-888 is also possible according to 7.1-channels. Dolby Pro Logic g Dolby Pro Logic g is...
... improved version of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as well. Dolby Surround support mark : Manufactured under U.S. Decoding of the ...Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front ... sources in a movie theater. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-888 is also possible according to 7.1-channels. Dolby Pro Logic g Dolby Pro Logic g is...
Owners Manual - English
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MODE ROOM SIZE LEVEL DELAY TIME Subwoofer S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A A A A A A A S A S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (CINEMA) A A A A S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE2) S (CINEMA) A A A A S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (CINEMA) A A A A S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A A A S A A A A A A S (...
MODE ROOM SIZE LEVEL DELAY TIME Subwoofer S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A A A A A A A S A S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S A A A A A A S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (CINEMA) A A A A S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE2) S (CINEMA) A A A A S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1) S (CINEMA) A A A A S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) A A A A A A A A S A A A A A A S (...
Owners Manual - English
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... appropriate level. • Surround mode not set to "No". • The subwoofer is not output. "HDMI Audio Setup" - "HDMI Audio Out" setting is produced from the monitor connected with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-888's "Decode Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting ...is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. "HDMI • Set to the DVD player's operating instructions. • ...
... appropriate level. • Surround mode not set to "No". • The subwoofer is not output. "HDMI Audio Setup" - "HDMI Audio Out" setting is produced from the monitor connected with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-888's "Decode Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting ...is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. "HDMI • Set to the DVD player's operating instructions. • ...