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2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A LUTILISATION
FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)
1. PRODUCT
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
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Contents
Getting Started
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Before using
About the remote control unit
Cautions on installation
Inserting the batteries
Accessories
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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 >
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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Rear
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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
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Measures Page
Troubleshooting Specifications
Specifications
2Audio section
2Video section
2Tuner section [FM] [AM]
2General
DVD
VDP
VCR
TV
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CABLE
DBS (SATELLITE)
CD
CD-R
MD