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Warning about electrical shock and not opening the unit.
Warning about fire or electric shock risk from exposure to rain/moisture.
Provides comprehensive safety guidelines for operating the appliance.
Information regarding compliance with FCC rules for Class B digital devices.
Warning against modifying the product to maintain FCC compliance.
Covers heat, moisture, dust, foreign objects, chemicals, and ventilation.
Advises unplugging during inactivity and prohibits self-service.
Check connections before powering on the unit.
Advice on condensation, mobile phone interference, and moving the unit.
Guidance on proper installation for heat dispersal, avoiding confined spaces.
Identification and description of the AVR-889's front panel controls and indicators.
Explanation of various indicators on the front panel display.
Detailed listing and numbering of rear panel input and output connectors.
Identification of buttons on the front and rear of the remote control unit.
Important notes regarding remote control operation, including range and sensor.
Details on various audio cables and their digital/analog connections.
Details on various video cables including component, S-Video, and HDMI.
Diagrams illustrating signal flow direction for audio and video.
Explains automatic video signal conversion and compatible formats.
How the on-screen display varies with different video signal types.
Illustrates a typical 7.1-channel speaker setup configuration.
Table showing typical speaker configurations for the AVR-889.
Step-by-step guide on how to connect speaker cables to terminals.
Information about the protection circuit and potential activation.
Notes on configuring surround back speakers for main zone or zone 2.
Explains connecting HDMI sources and monitors, including CEC and Deep Color.
Information on the HDCP copyright protection system for digital signals.
Details on connecting monitors via HDMI, component, S-Video, or composite.
Instructions for connecting Blu-ray/DVD players using various audio/video outputs.
Guidance on connecting a record player, including MM cartridge and ground wire.
Diagram and instructions for connecting a CD player using analog and digital outputs.
Instructions for connecting an iPod using a DENON control dock.
Diagram and instructions for connecting a TV/Cable tuner.
Instructions for connecting a VCR for recording purposes.
Instructions for connecting recording devices for analog or digital audio.
Instructions for connecting video cameras and game consoles.
Explains connecting components with multi-channel outputs like external decoders.
Instructions for connecting XM satellite radio components.
Instructions for connecting SIRIUS satellite radio components.
Guidance on connecting FM and AM antennas, including assembly.
Explains using ZONE2 pre-out connectors for multi-zone playback.
Instructions for connecting the power cord to the unit and AC outlet.
Step-by-step guide on navigating and operating menus on the AVR-889.
Illustrates typical on-screen displays for menu navigation and settings.
Shows examples of information displayed on the front panel.
Overview of the Auto Setup menu structure and options.
Overview of the Manual Setup menu structure and options.
Overview of the Input Setup menu structure and options.
Overview of the Parameter and Information menu structures and options.
Steps required before starting the automatic speaker setup process.
Guidance on positioning the microphone for accurate measurements.
Recommended settings for the subwoofer before initiating auto setup.
Explains the first step of speaker detection and measurement.
How to select front speakers for measurement during auto setup.
Advanced setting for amplifier assignment for surround back speakers.
Details on measuring speaker positions and performing the process.
Explains the automatic analysis and calculation of speaker settings.
How to check the results of speaker detection and measurement.
Procedure for storing the auto setup measurement results.
Lists common error messages and their corresponding causes and measures.
Guide to manually setting speaker configuration, size, and subwoofer use.
Adjusting subwoofer settings and speaker distance measurements.
Adjusting speaker channel levels and crossover frequencies.
Selecting custom front speaker settings for different surround modes.
Configuring color space, RGB range, auto lipsync, and HDMI audio output.
Managing HDMI control functions and power interlock settings.
Adjusting the subwoofer level for external inputs.
Configuring speaker settings for 2-channel playback.
Adjusting Dolby Digital playback and auto surround mode memory.
Setting EQ presets, manual EQ, and using direct/pure direct modes.
Adjusting audio levels for left and right channels in ZONE2.
Setting volume limits, power-on levels, and mute levels for ZONE2.
Defining amplifier assignments for surround back speakers or multi-zone.
Setting main zone volume limits and deleting unused input sources.
Configuring screensaver and text display options for the OSD.
Changing names for Quick Select functions.
Setting remote control ID and adjusting display brightness.
Locking settings to prevent inadvertent changes.
Settings for the TUNER input source, including auto preset and renaming.
Configuration for XM and SIRIUS inputs, including antenna aiming and parental lock.
Settings for PHONO, CD, DVD, etc., including assigning inputs and video selection.
How to change the input source selection within the Input Setup menu.
Programming, naming, and skipping radio stations for easy tuning.
Selecting video inputs, conversion, scaling, and HDMI resolution.
Optimizing progressive video modes and setting aspect ratio for HDMI output.
Setting input modes (Analog, Digital, HDMI, EXT. IN) for sources.
Selecting decode modes (Auto, PCM, DTS) for digital signals.
Customizing source names and adjusting playback levels.
Mapping HDMI input connectors to specific input sources.
Mapping digital input connectors (Coaxial, Optical) to sources.
Mapping component video and iPod dock inputs to sources.
Enabling or disabling shuffle playback for iPod content.
Checking reception sensitivity for XM and SIRIUS antennas.
Setting channel limits and changing the parental lock code.
Introduction to enjoying surround sound based on the program source.
Selecting surround modes for 2-channel audio sources.
Choosing modes for movie, music, and game sources.
Selecting DENON original surround modes for enhanced audio.
Bypassing tone circuitry for high-quality sound playback.
Playing audio in stereo with tone adjustment options.
Guide to accessing and adjusting various parameter settings.
Choosing surround modes (Cinema, Music, Game) based on source.
Adjusting treble for movies and compressing dynamic range.
Compressing dynamic range and adjusting low-frequency effects level.
Adjusting center channel placement and assigning front L/R to surround channels.
Adjusting sound image shift, center width, and delay time.
Adjusting surround effect strength and simulating room acoustics.
Auto select surround mode and determine surround back channel playback.
Turning subwoofer output on/off and adjusting tone controls.
Selecting MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, and Dynamic Volume settings.
Using Dynamic EQ to improve sound quality at low volumes.
Using Dynamic Volume to manage volume variations between content.
Adjusting the level of Dynamic Volume effect (Midnight, Evening, Day).
Restoring compressed audio signals and correcting bass/treble volume.
Optimizing settings for late-night listening by compressing dynamic range.
Compensating for mismatched timing between video and audio signals.
Showing current settings and status for MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.
Displaying details about incoming audio signals like format and sampling frequency.
Displays details about HDMI input signals and connected monitors.
Information on auto surround mode settings for last used input signals.
Displays information about preset radio stations.
Steps to prepare the unit for playback, including power and source selection.
How to adjust the master volume using the unit or remote control.
Functions for temporarily turning off sound and listening via headphones.
How to tune in desired FM or AM radio stations.
Steps for saving favorite broadcast stations into memory.
Information on subscribing to XM service and initial setup.
How to check signal strength and find the XM Radio ID.
Steps to preset favorite broadcast channels into memory.
How to tune in to previously saved broadcast channels.
Navigating and selecting channels by category.
Introduction to SIRIUS satellite radio service and its features.
Tuning into SIRIUS channels and viewing track information.
How to view signal strength indicators for SIRIUS reception.
How to find and display the SIRIUS Radio ID.
How to tune to a channel and lock it using a code.
Steps to prepare the unit and iPod for playback.
How to select the source and control iPod playback.
Options for selecting display modes when operating iPod.
Controls for playing, pausing, stopping, and repeating music files.
How to enable or disable shuffle mode for music playback.
Setting the remote mode to view photos or videos on the iPod.
How to select and display photos or videos from the iPod.
How to record one program source while listening to another.
How HDMI control links the AVR-889 with compatible TVs and players.
Steps to connect and operate equipment using HDMI control.
Adjusting individual channel volume levels for playback.
Adjusting sound balance between front and rear speakers.
How to store and recall custom settings for input source, mode, etc.
How memory functions store settings before standby or power loss.
Procedure to reset all settings to default values if unit malfunctions.
How to operate other DENON components with the remote.
Storing preset codes to operate non-DENON components.
Setting up 5.1-channel playback with ZONE2 stereo playback.
Configuring the amplifier for 7.1-channel surround sound.
Connecting speakers to terminals based on Amp Assign mode.
Preparing pre-main amplifiers for ZONE2 output.
Illustrates connections for 7.1-channel main zone and ZONE2 stereo output.
How to turn the power for ZONE2 on and off.
How to adjust the volume for ZONE2.
How to select the input source for ZONE2.
How to mute sound for ZONE2 playback.
Guidance on positioning surround back speakers for optimal effect.
Recommendations for placing surround left and right channels.
Illustrates examples of speaker layouts for various systems.
Explains Dolby Digital and its improved Plus format for 7.1-channels.
Details Dolby TrueHD lossless audio and Dolby Pro Logic II matrix decoding.
Information on improved Pro Logic IIx and the 6.1-channel Digital EX format.
Explains DTS Digital Surround and its High Resolution Audio version.
Details DTS-HD Master Audio lossless format and DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix.
Explains DTS NEO:6 matrix decoding for 6.1-channel surround.
Room equalization solution for optimal audio system performance.
Improves sound quality at low volumes by considering perception and acoustics.
Manages volume variations between programs for consistent listening.
Shows which parameters are adjustable for each surround mode.
Table showing which surround modes are selectable for different input signal types.
Explains DTS 96/24 high-quality audio and Neural Surround audio technology.
Brief overview of Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, and Dynamic Volume.
Details on HDMI interface, HDCP, Deep Color, and xvYCC.
Table detailing selectable surround modes based on input signals.
Details compatibility between input video signals and monitor output types.
Checks for common issues like connections, power, and sound output.
Troubleshooting problems with the remote control unit's operation.
Addressing issues with sound not being produced from speakers.
Solutions for issues like no picture, recording errors, and on-screen display absence.
Troubleshooting problems with HDMI audio or picture output.
Solutions for "XM ---", "CH UNAVAILABLE", "CH UNAUTHORIZED" messages.
Solutions for "CHECK SIRIUS TUNER", "ANTENNA ERROR", "NO SIGNAL" messages.
Technical specifications for the audio amplifier and output.
Technical specifications for the FM/AM tuner section.
Technical specifications for video input/output connectors and frequency response.
List of preset codes for various DVD player brands.
List of preset codes for Blu-Ray Disc players and VCRs.
List of preset codes for various television brands.
List of preset codes for various CD player brands.
List of preset codes for various satellite receiver brands.
Power supply, consumption, dimensions, and weight of the unit.
Specifications for the included remote control unit.
List of preset codes for various DVD player brands.
List of preset codes for various satellite receiver brands.
List of preset codes for various CD player brands.
List of preset codes for various television brands.
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