Denon AVR-786S Operations Instructions

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Easy Setup and Operation• To connect the video output frem the DVD player to tile AVR-786, yeu enly need to cheese eneconnection type. Component vide(

Easy Setup and OperationPOWERON/STANDBYSPEAKERASETUP MICON/SOURCEMODE 1-,,_J... ; ENTERSETUP- _!__ CURSOR°__SPEAKERThe Auto Setup function of this u

Easy Setup and OperationPress the SETUP button.The "S/stern SetuD" menu aDDearsf*System Setuo1 Auto SetLo2 SDea_er Setuo3. nDu_ _etuD4 Advan

Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation• These errer screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the autematic measu

Easy Setup and OperationPress the CURSOR A or _7 button to select fromthe following three items based on themeasurement results, then press the CURSOR

Connecting Other SourcesWith tile AVR-786, tile Video signal and tile S-Video signal wMchwere inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video sign

Connecting Other Sources• For best picture quality choose the component vide<) connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Videoand composite video input

Connecting Other Sources• For best picture quality choose tile compenent vide<> connection to your VCR. S-Video andcompesite video outputs are a

Connecting Other SourcesAn FM antenna cable plug can be cennected directl_ to the unit.Directien of broadcastingstationFM antenna _ _'_75 _/ehmCO

Connecting Other Sources÷ For instructions on eperatk)ns using the MULTI ZONE functions (_= page 35, 36).• If another power amplifier er pre-main (int

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLEPA

Connecting Other Sources• Use these terminab if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) te increase the power efthe frent, center, surround an

Basic OperationINPUT MODEFUNCTION J ANALOG MASTER VOLUMEMAIN EXT.IN / SELECTSURROUND MODEt elect the input source to be played.Example: CDFUNCT o_ C0M

Basic OperationINPUT MODE ANALOG DIMMER STATUSPHONES SPEAKER VIDEOSELECTConnect the headphones to the PHONES jack.• The ore-out OUlDOI unclualng me sp

Basic Operation• Selecting the analog modePress the ANALOGbutton to Switch to the analoginput,ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode):The

Basic OperationSTANDARD DIRECT/STEREOSURROUND PARAMETER SELECTSTANDARDDIRECT STEREO... _SURROUNDENTER-- I PARAMETER (08 -CURSOR*The AVR-786 s eauiDDe

Basic OperationTurn the SELECTknob. and press the CURSOR<_ or D button to set the various surroundparameters.•_ \vnen tne surrouna Darameters are s

Basic Operation Basic OperationINPUT MODE STANDARD STATUSFUNCTION SURROUND PARAMETER SELECTr elect an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (_

Basic OperationSB CH OUT (Surround Back):(1) Multi-channel seurce• OFF:Playback is cenducted without using the surreund backspeaker.• NON MTRX:The sam

Basic Operation Basic OperationFUNCTION INPUT MODESTANDARD/NIGHTWhen listening at night or at lower volumes, the night modeimproves listenabiiity.Pres

Basic OperationThis unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Precessor) wMch uses digital signal processing to syntheticallyrecrea

• System setup menu / Menu de configuration systemeSystem SetupExit1-1. Auto Setupage 8 _ 11Cance I ,I2. Speaker Setup>t. Speaker Config.- ...

Basic OperationSURROUNDMODE TONECONTROLESURROUND PARAMETERSELECTTONE DEFEATSURROUND-MODECH SELECT/ENTER"-_i.5.._-"--SURROUNDPARAMETER--CURSO

Basic Operation Basic Operation• Adjusting the sound quality (tone)The tone control function vvili not work in the DIRECT mode.You can adjust the chan

Basic OperationFUNCTION BAND0N/STANDBY SHIFTPRESETTUNINGTUN,NGTUNER_PRESETMODE_ _'=__SHIFTMEMORY_ _BANDONSCBEEN• DEFAULT SETTINGS• This unit is e

Basic Operation Basic Operationr et the input source to "TUNER".Watching the display, press the BAND button toselect the desired band (AM or

Advanced OperationAdvanced OperationOFF-NUMBER-MODE1-I-_® C ®!--ON/SOURCE--MODE2r Set the MODE 1 switch to "AUDIO".AUB 0-VDEQSet the MODE 2

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation*DENON gnu >tner makes }f cen-oonents _,an De }oerateq Dsetting tne areset nlenlop.• This emete contr unit can

Advanced Operation2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttonsO¢89_CN_ 8- - 0 D3. Video deck (VCR) system buttons¢¢9Z¢9_0 - 0 O_ENON DENONON/SOURCE • Pow

Advanced Operation5. Monitor TV [TV) system buttonsI 0 oc::s_c::2_3_3'_ _: _ _: 'DENONON/SOURCE : Powe' on/stanaDyMENU MenuRETURN Retur

Advanced Operation• ZONE2 speaker out and pre-out carl be used when "ZONE2" is selected at "Power Amp Assign." in the "System

Advanced OperationFUNCTION ZONE2/RECSELECTZONE2ZONE2 OFF-FUNCTION-MODE1-ZONE2 ONAdvanced Operation"When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is set toTUNER,

Getting StartedThanb .,eu Ter cnooslng tne DENON AVR-786 AV Surround Receiver This remarkable somoonem na._ been eng leerea tc DrevlaeBuDerD surrouna

Advanced Operation Advanced OperationFUNCTION ZONE2/RECSELECTPOWER SPEAKERIf the indication on the display is not normal or if the operation ofthe uni

Advanced Setup - Part 1Use System Setup to custemize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment.For the centents of a system menu and th

Advanced Setup - Part 1This setting assigns the digital input terminals of the AVR-786 forthe different input sources.4 Press the CURSOR A or _7 butto

Advanced Setup - Part 1Setting the Function Rename I 4 Repeat step 3 to complete input of the inputThe qa[Tles • tne 1PUt sources _ISDlaveG on tile fr

Advanced Setup - Part 1Setting the Video Input Mode_elect tne Input signal to [)e OUIDUIto _ne comoosl_e S-Video and:omMonent _onltor OUIDUI terminals

Advanced Setup - Part 1 Advanced Setup - Part 1• When watching a DVD er ether video source, the picture en themenitor may seem delayed with respect to

Advanced Setup - Part 1This sets the amount of attenuation applied for audio outputmuting4 Press the CURSOR A or _7 button to select/ "Option Set

Advanced Setup - Part 1The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot bechanged easily.Press the CURSOR;,_ or _ butt,on t° select1[ Setup

Advanced Setup - Part 2• ParametersLarge:Select this when using speakers that have sufficient ability toreproduce bass sound below the frequency set f

Advanced Setup - Part 2When "Auto" mode is selected:Press the CURSOR <1or D button to adjust all-1 the speakers to the same volume.• Tile

Getting StartedCheck that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:'_1_Operating instructions ... 1

Advanced Setup - Part 2Set the subwoofer mode according to the speaker system beingused.4 Press the CURSOR A or _7button to select "SWI Mode Setu

Advanced Setup - Part 21. Auto SetupAuto Setup Set this to switch the surround backPower Amp channel's power amplifier for ZONE2 or Bi- SURROUND

Advanced Setup - Part 24. Advanced Playback1 Audio Delay Sets the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize itwith the picture. 0 ms 42Auto2 Surr

TroubleshootingIf a problem should arise, first check the following.1. Are the connections correct?2, Have you operated the receiver according to the

Additional InformationThere are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signalsor formats with more than two channels).• Types of multi-chan

Additional InformationWith this set, speaker(s) for 1 or 2 channels are required toachieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.). Adding thesespeakers,

Additional Information[2] When not using surround back speakersFront speakersCenter speaker120 °Surround speakers[ As seen from above ]Surround speake

Additional Informationo Whereas with conventk)nal Dolby Pro Logic the surreundchannel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro Logic]i effers a

Additional Information[3] DTS-ES Extended Surround TMDTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signalfermat developed by Digital Theater

Additional Information Additional InformationModeDIRECTSTEREOEXTERNAL INPUTDOLBY PRO LOGIC ]iDOLBY PRO LOGIC nxDTS NEO:6DOLBY DIGITALFRONT L!R CENTERO

Getting Started11 Remove the remete centrol unit's rearcever,12}Set twe R6P/AA batteries in the batterycempartment in the indicated directien.13.

Specifications• Audio section• Power amplifierRated output:Output terminals:• AnalogInput sensitivity /input impedance:Frequency response:S/N:Distorti

• List of preset codes / Liste de codes prereglesDVDDenor 014 _[111]Aiwa 009HiTacn 010JVC 00E 011Konka 012 013Magnavox 00EMitsubisb 004Panasonic 014Dh

optonica 021Panasonic 024,049,064,066,067,068,069,107Perdio 009Pentax 009,013,023,058,090Philc0 015,016,049Philips 015,021,042,049,105Pilot 088Pioneer

Futuretech 004GE 020,036,037,040,044,058,066,088,119,120,125,147Goidstar 000,015,029,031,039,048,051,056,057,067,068,069,116Grundy 062Hitachi 029,031,

CABLE DBS (SATELLITE)ABC 006. *[007[ 008. 009 _ _nas_ar 054Archer 010 011 Chaoarra 035 036Centur\ 01" Dishnel 053Citizen 011 Drake 037 038Colour

Magnavox 002Marantz 002Optirnus 007,008Philips 002Pioneer 007;008,009Sony 013,014,015Technics 012Victor 004Wards 007Yamaha 010,011*[ ] : Preset codes

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Getting StartedEasy Setup and OperationFor details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ().I'ndioator...

Easy Setup and Operation• Basic system layoutThe following is an example ef the basic layout fer a system censisting of eight speaker systemsand a tel

Easy Setup and Operation• ConnectionsWhen making connections, also refer to the operating instructiens of the other compenents.CenterSubwooferspeakerS