Denon AVR-988 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-988
Owner’s Manual
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Denon AVR-988 Specifications

General

Brand	Denon
Model	AVR-988
Category	Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions and Instructions

Safety Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

Regulatory Information and Usage Notes

FCC Information

Compliance with FCC rules and guidelines for US customers.

Note on Use

Important guidelines for proper operation and environmental considerations.

Getting Started

Accessories

List of supplied accessories and confirmation before operation.

Handling, Installation, and Remote Control

Handling and Installation Cautions

Precautions for safe operation, handling, and installation environment of the unit.

Remote Control Unit Operation

Instructions for inserting batteries and understanding the remote control's operating range.

Part Names and Functions

Front Panel and Display

Identification and function of front panel controls and display indicators.

Rear Panel Overview

Rear Panel Connectors

Diagram and identification of all connectors and terminals on the rear panel.

Remote Control Unit Details

Remote Control Layout

Diagrams showing the front and rear layouts of the remote control unit.

Connections Guide

Cables Used for Connections

Details on various audio, video, and speaker cables required for connecting equipment.

Video Signal Handling

Video Conversion Function

Automatic conversion of video signals to match monitor output format for various inputs.

On-Screen Video Output Display

How on-screen display appears for component video and HDMI outputs.

Speaker Connections

Speaker Installation and Configuration

Basic examples and typical configurations for connecting speakers to the AVR-988.

Connecting Speaker Cables

Cable Connection Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for properly connecting speaker cables, including banana plugs.

Protection Circuit Information

Explanation of the unit's protection circuit and troubleshooting steps.

HDMI Connectivity

Connecting Equipment with HDMI

Guide to connecting devices using HDMI cables for video and audio transfer.

HDCP Copyright Protection

Explanation of HDCP compatibility required for digital video and audio playback.

Connecting Audio/Video Components

Connecting the Monitor

Instructions for connecting a display monitor to the AVR-988 for video output.

Connecting Playback Components

How to connect DVD players, HDPs, and other playback devices to the AVR-988.

Connecting Source Devices

Record Player and CD Player Connection

Instructions for connecting record players and CD players to the AVR-988.

Connecting Media Players

iPod® and TV/CABLE Tuner Connection

How to connect iPods and TV/CABLE tuners to the AVR-988.

Connecting AV Sources

Satellite Receiver and Recording Components

Connecting satellite receivers and digital video recorders for AV input and recording.

Connecting Recording Devices

Video Cassette Recorder and CD/MD/Tape Deck

Instructions for connecting VCRs and CD/MD/Tape decks for recording.

Connecting Other Devices

Video Camera, Game Console, Component Output

Connecting video cameras, game consoles, and multi-channel output devices.

External Power Amplifier Connection

Instructions for connecting an external power amplifier to the AVR-988.

Connecting Special Sources

XM Connector and Antenna Setup

Guide for connecting XM receivers and antennas for satellite radio.

Multi-Zone and External Control

ZONE2 Setup and External Controller

Setting up ZONE2 playback and connecting external control devices.

Trigger Output Jacks

Connecting external devices to be controlled by the AVR-988's trigger output.

Initial Setup Procedures

Power Cord and Menu Operations

Final power connection steps and an overview of menu navigation.

Display Examples and Default Values

Default Values and Display Examples

Explanation of default value indicators and typical on-screen/front panel display examples.

Menu Structure and Navigation

Menu Map Overview

A visual guide to the AVR-988's menu structure and available functions.

Error Messages and Options

Troubleshooting common error messages and configuring general options.

Auto Setup Procedure

Auto Setup Preparations

Steps to prepare for and perform automatic speaker calibration using the setup microphone.

Main Listening Position

Understanding the main listening position for accurate speaker calibration.

Auto Setup Steps and Results

Speaker Detection, Measurement, Calculation

Details on speaker detection, measurement steps, and calculation of results.

Check, Store, and Error Handling

Reviewing setup results, storing settings, and handling potential error messages.

Auto Setup Troubleshooting and Options

Error Messages and Causes

Common error messages during auto setup and their potential causes and solutions.

Option Settings

Configuring Room EQ, Direct Mode, and microphone selection settings.

Manual Setup - Speaker Configuration

Speaker Configuration and Subwoofer

Manually setting speaker size, subwoofer use, and crossover frequency.

Distance and Unit Settings

Setting speaker distance from listening position and selecting measurement units.

Manual Setup - Speaker/HDMI Details

Channel Level and HDMI Audio Setup

Adjusting channel levels, crossover frequency, and HDMI audio output settings.

HDMI Video Setup Basics

Making basic settings for HDMI video output and auto lipsync compensation.

Manual Setup - HDMI Video and Audio

HDMI Video Setup Options

Configuring i/p scaler, resolution, aspect ratio, color space, and RGB range.

Progressive Mode and Audio Setup

Selecting video progressive modes and setting subwoofer level for 2-channel audio.

Manual Setup - Audio and EQ

Front, Subwoofer, Dolby Digital, Auto Surround

Configuring front/subwoofer settings, Dolby Digital, and auto surround mode memory.

Manual EQ Settings

Adjusting tonal quality for each speaker using the graphic equalizer.

Manual Setup - Zone2 and Options

ZONE2 Setup Options

Adjusting channel levels, volume, and mute settings for the ZONE2 system.

Option Setup Menu

Configuring amplifier assignment, source deletion, display settings, and setup lock.

Manual Setup - Option Details

Volume Control and Source Management

Setting volume limits, managing sources, and configuring display settings.

On-Screen Display and iPod Information

Configuring screensaver, text display, and iPod information timers.

Manual Setup - Option Advanced

Trigger Out and Remote ID

Configuring trigger outputs and setting remote control IDs for system operation.

Display Brightness and Setup Lock

Adjusting display brightness and protecting settings from inadvertent changes.

Input Setup

Input Setup for Tuner, XM, Phono

Configuring input modes, presets, and names for Tuner, XM, and Phono sources.

Input Setup for Digital Sources

Settings for CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR, V.AUX sources.

Input Setup - Modes and Assignment

Input Mode and Decode Mode

Setting input modes (Analog, HDMI, Digital, EXT. IN) and decode modes (AUTO, PCM, DTS).

Source Assignment and Renaming

Assigning input sources to specific connectors and changing source display names.

Input Setup - Digital and iPod

Digital Input and Component Assignment

Assigning digital input connectors (COAX, OPT) and component video inputs.

iPod Dock and Playback Settings

Setting up iPod dock assignment and configuring playback options like Repeat and Shuffle.

Video Conversion and Surround Modes

Video Convert Function

Automatically converting video input signals to monitor output format.

Standard Surround Playback

Using the standard mode for enjoying surround sound and selecting 2-channel surround playback.

DSP and Direct Playback Modes

DSP Simulation Playback Modes

Selecting from 10 DENON original surround modes for various audio sources.

Stereo, Direct, and Pure Direct Playback

Modes for stereo playback, bypassing tone circuitry, and high-quality original sound reproduction.

Parameter Settings

Surround Parameter Adjustments

Adjusting surround parameters like Mode, D.COMP, DRC, and CINEMA EQ for optimal sound.

Tone Control and Room EQ

Adjusting bass/treble, and selecting room equalization modes for acoustic correction.

Parameter - Surround Details

Effect, Level, Room Size, AFDM

Adjusting surround effect, level, room size, and auto surround mode detection.

SB CH OUT, SW ATT, Subwoofer

Configuring surround back channels, subwoofer attenuation, and subwoofer on/off.

Parameter - Tone, EQ, and Restorer

Tone Control and Room EQ

Adjusting tone settings and selecting room equalization modes for acoustic optimization.

Restorer Function

Restoring compressed audio signals to improve sound quality and bass response.

Information Display

Status and Audio Input Signal

Viewing current settings, input signal status, and dialogue normalization information.

ZONE2 Information

Displaying status information for multi-zone operations, including power, source, and volume.

Information - HDMI, Surround, Quick Select

HDMI and Auto Surround Info

Viewing HDMI signal details and auto surround mode settings for various input types.

Quick Select and Preset Station Info

Checking stored quick select settings and preset radio station information.

Playback Operations

Power On/Off and Input Source Selection

Instructions for powering the unit on/off and selecting the desired input source.

Playing Video and Audio Equipment

Basic Playback and FM/AM Listening

Preparing equipment and performing basic playback of sources and listening to radio.

Tuner and Preset Operations

Presetting and Listening to Radio Stations

Storing favorite radio stations for easy tuning and listening to presets.

XM Satellite Radio

Listening to XM Programs

Basic operation for listening to XM Satellite Radio, including source selection and tuning.

Checking XM Signal Strength

How to check the XM signal strength and search for radio IDs.

iPod® Playback

iPod Playback Basics

Preparing and performing basic playback of music from an iPod.

Music Playback Controls

Controls for playing, pausing, fast-forwarding, and stopping music playback from an iPod.

Other Operations and Functions

Shuffling Playback and SACD Playback

Enabling shuffle playback and instructions for playing Super Audio CDs.

Recording Operations

Recording to External Device (REC OUT)

How to record one program source while listening to a different one using REC OUT mode.

Convenient Functions

Channel Level, Fader, and Quick Select

Adjusting channel levels, fading sound, and storing/recalling settings with Quick Select.

Memory Functions and Reset

Using Last Function Memory, Backup Memory, and resetting the microprocessor.

Remote Control Unit Operations

Operating DENON Components and Presetting

Using the remote to operate DENON components and store preset codes.

Remote Control Button Functions

Button Functions by Component (Front)

Table detailing front remote control button functions for various device types.

Remote Control Button Functions (Rear)

Button Functions by Component (Rear)

Table detailing rear remote control button functions for various device types.

Remote Control Advanced Functions

Punch Through Function

Enabling operation of other components via remote control during DBS/CABLE or TV mode.

Amp Assign and Multi-zone Connections

Amp Assign Function Overview

Assigning amplifiers for different channels to speaker outputs for various zones or bi-amp.

Multi-zone Settings with Amp Assign

Configuring multi-zone playback environments using the Amp Assign function.

Amp Assign Modes

Setting 2: 7.1-channel Playback

Configuring the unit for 7.1-channel playback using the Amp Assign function.

Setting 3: Mode Switching

Switching between 5.1-channel and 2-channel playback modes using Amp Assign.

Amp Assign and Multi-zone Output

Setting 4: Bi-amp and 5.1-channel Playback

Making bi-amp connections for front channels and enabling 5.1-channel playback.

Multi-zone Settings with Zone Pre-out

Preparing power amplifiers for ZONE2 and setting up multi-zone video and audio connections.

Multi-zone Operations

Zone Power and Input Source Selection

Controlling power status and selecting input sources for the main zone and ZONE2.

Volume Adjustment and Muting

Adjusting volume levels and muting sound for multi-zone operations.

Speaker Installation Information

Surround Back Speaker Placement

Recommendations for installing surround back speakers for optimal sound positioning.

Speaker Layout Examples

Examples of speaker layouts for movies and music, including surround back speaker placement.

Surround Sound Technologies

Dolby Surround Formats

Explanation of Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Pro Logic formats.

DTS Surround Formats

Explanation of DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master Audio formats.

Advanced Surround and Audio Technologies

DTS 96/24, Neural Surround, Audyssey

Details on DTS 96/24, Neural Surround, Audyssey MultEQ XT, and AL24 Processing Plus.

HDMI, Deep Color, xvYCC, Lip Sync

Information on HDMI interface, Deep Color, xvYCC, and Lip Sync features.

Surround Mode Parameters

Surround Mode Parameter Table

Overview of adjustable parameters for various surround modes and signal types.

Surround Mode Name Differences

Surround Mode Names by Input Signal

Table showing how surround mode names differ based on the input signal type.

Video Signal Relationships

Video Signal to Monitor Output

Chart showing video signal conversion and output compatibility with various monitors.

Troubleshooting Guide

General Troubleshooting Steps

Initial checks for common problems like power, sound, and display issues.

Remote Control Troubleshooting

Solutions for issues related to the remote control unit's operation and battery problems.

Troubleshooting Audio and Video

Audio Troubleshooting

Resolving sound issues for center speakers, surround speakers, and subwoofers.

Video Troubleshooting

Addressing video issues related to HDMI connections, picture display, and recording.

Troubleshooting iPod and XM Satellite Radio

iPod Playback Issues

Resolving problems with iPod playback, connection, and source assignment.

XM Satellite Radio Issues

Troubleshooting XM Satellite Radio reception, signal strength, and activation problems.

Product Specifications

Audio Section Specifications

Detailed specifications for the power amplifier, input sensitivity, and output levels.

Video, Tuner, and General Specifications

Specifications for video terminals, tuner performance, and general unit details.

Specifications - General and Remote

General and Remote Control Specs

Details on power supply, dimensions, weight, and remote control unit specifications.

Remote Control Preset Codes

Preset Codes List

A list of preset codes for operating various brands of DVD players, VCRs, and TVs.

Preset Code Details

Preset Codes for Various Devices

Specific preset codes for DVD players, CD/MD/Tape/CD players from different manufacturers.