Denon AVR-987 operating instructions

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-987

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

Main I 2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS II 2NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A LUTILISATION FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. PRODUCT 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT Page Contents Getting Started Page Before using About the remote control unit Cautions on installation Inserting the batteries Accessories @0@0@1@1@2@2 @3@3 @4@4!9!9 @5@5 @6@6@7@7@8@8@9@9#0#0 Part names and functions Front panel !6 !5 !8!7 #6#5 #4#3 #1 q!7 ew r t y u!6 io!0!2!3 !1!4!5 Front Speaker layout [Basic layout] Easy to setup flow Easy Setup Procedure Auto setup flow Rear 2Connections Speaker connections 2Speaker impedance Note on speaker impedance Connecting a DVD player and monitor Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions 2About the main listening position (*M) qConnecting a microphone Connect the attached setup microphone to < SETUP MIC > Page yPreliminary measurements hh(Press ENTER.) Press DDHHto select Start, then press FF. Press ENTER again. uSpeaker measurements Press DDHHto select OK Start, then press FF. iChecking and storing the measurement results Press DDHHto select the item, then press ENTER. After checking, press ENTER, then press DDHHto When Store is selected: Press FF. Error messages Connecting Other Sources Cable indications A B C The video conversion function Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 2On screen display for component video outputs and HDMI output The analog video to HDMI conversion function Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals [To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals] Connecting a TV tuner Connecting a DBS tuner Connecting a video camera or video game Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals Connecting a turntable Connecting a CD player Connecting a DVD recorder Connecting a VCR Connecting a tape deck Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals EE 2Copyright Protection System 2Connections with an HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable (adapter) 2AM loop antenna assembly Connecting the antenna terminals Connecting the XM terminal Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals ZONE2 out connections Connecting the TRIGGER OUT jacks Connecting the RS-232C terminal Connecting the iPod Connecting the PRE OUT terminals Connecting the power supply cord ZONE2 speaker out connections Basic Operation FUNCTION SURROUND FUNCTION <SOURCE> INPUT MODE VOLUME<EXT. IN> <ANALOG> PARAMETER Page Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural 2DIRECT mode Selecting the play mode (PURE DIRECT / DIRECT / STEREO) Press DIRECT/STEREO to select STEREO. Press DIRECT/STEREO to select DIRECT. 2PURE DIRECT mode Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Play a program source with the , mark. Press STANDARD to select STANDARD. Select an input source forwhich digital (COAXIAL, OPTICALetc.) is set ( page 47 or49 ~ 50). Press INPUT MODE to select AUTO. II Press STANDARDto select DOLBY PLIIx. Play a program source. When MUSIC is selected: Checking the input signals Press [ON SCREEN]. Press [ON SCREEN] again. Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode Play a program source. Press FFGGto select the play mode. When MUSIC is selected: Press DDHHto select CNTR. IMAGE , then press Surround modes and parameters 2Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Page Using the DENON original surround modes Types of surround modes and their features Selecting the DSP surround simulation Press [DSP SIMULATION]. Press GGto select OFF. Press DDHHto select Bass orTreble, then press FFGGto set the level. Adjusting the speaker volume Press CH SEL/ENTER. Press DDHHor CH SEL/ENTER to select the speaker. Press FF GGto adjust the volume. Setting the tone control Page Recalling preset stations 2Main unit Press <TUNING PRESET>. Turn <FUNCTION>and select the desired preset channel. Press [ON SCREEN] repeatedly until the Tuner Preset Stations screen appears on the OSD. Checking the preset stations XM Satellite Radio 2Introducing XM Satellite Radio Page Advanced Operation Press NIGHT. Night mode 2Calling the settings out Press USER MODE at which the settings you want to call out are stored. User mode function ENTER Press ENTER or GG. Watching the iPods screen, press DDHHto select Photos orVideo, then press ENTER or GG. Disconnecting the iPod Press <ON/STANDBY>and set the AVR-987s power to the standby mode. Connect the AVR-987 and iPod using the DENON original Control Dock foriPod ( page 21). Multi zone music entertainment system [System configuration and connections example] [System configuration and connections example] <FUNCTION>to select the source you want to Page Advanced Setup Part 1 Advanced Setup Part 1 1. Auto Setup/Room EQ System setup items and default values 2. Speaker Setup Advanced Setup Part 1 Advanced Setup Part 1 4. Video Setup 3. Audio Input Setup Advanced Setup Part 1 Advanced Setup Part 1 5. Advanced Playback 6. Option Setup Navigating through the System Setup Menu Press SYSTEM SETUP. Press DDHHagain to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER. Press DDHHto select the item you want to set, then About the display 1 Page Page Setting the Component In Assignment Press DDHHto select Component In Assign, then Press DDHHto select the input source, then press FF Setting the Video Convert Press DDHHto select Video Convert, then press Press DDHHto select the input source, then press FF Setting the HDMI Out Setup Press DDHHto select HDMI Out Setup, then Setting the Audio Delay Press DDHHto select Audio Delay, then press Press FFGGto set. Page Setting the Auto Surround Mode Press DDHHto select Auto Surround Mode, then Setting the Manual Equalizer Setup Press DDHHto select Manual EQ Setup, then Press FFGGto set, then press ENTER. Page Page Setting the Setup Lock Press DDHHto select Setup Lock, then press Press FFto select ON, then press ENTER. Advanced Setup Part 2 Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Configuration Press DDHHto select Speaker Setup, then press Press DDHHto select SpeakerConfig., then press Setting the Subwoofer Setup Press DDHHto select Subwoofer Setup, then Setting the Distance Preparations: Press DDHHto select Distance, then press FFto select Yes. Press DDHHto select Test Tone Start, then press When Auto mode is selected: Press FFGGto adjust the volume. Setting the Channel Level When Manual mode is selected: Page Page 1 Operating the remote control unit Operating a component stored in the preset memory Set [MODE2] to the component you want to operate. Set [MODE1] to AUDIO or VIDEO. Operate the component. Front 2Functions of buttons for the different devices qq Rear q w Page Examples of speaker layouts [1] Using surround back speaker(s) Additional Information About the speakers Surround back speakers 2Number of surround back speakers 2Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers [2] When not using surround back speakers 2Sources recorded in Dolby Surround Surround Dolby Surround [1] Dolby Digital [2] Dolby Pro Logic II [3] Dolby Pro Logic IIx HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) AL24 Processing Plus Audyssey MultEQ XT PageMeasuresCauseSymptom Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Measures Page Troubleshooting Specifications Specifications 2Audio section 2Video section 2Tuner section [FM] [AM] 2General DVD VDP VCR TV Page CABLE DBS (SATELLITE) CD CD-R MD