AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-987OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6Getting StartedSpeaker layout [Basic layout]Example of basic layout with 8 speakers and a monitor.Subwoofer Center speakerSurround speakerSurround ba
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8Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure• For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources),choose the co
Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure9Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions• The AVR-987’s auto setup and room equalizer functions use the
10Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup ProcedurePress <ON/STANDBY>or [ON].• The power indicator blinks green and the power turns on.Press <POWER&g
(After completion ofmeasurement for first point)(After measurementcompleted)11Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedurey Preliminary measurementsThis
MeasuresCauseExample12Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedurei Checking and storing the measurementresultsPress DD HHto select the item, then press
13Connecting Other SourcesCable indicationsSignal directionAudio and Video cableThe hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the foll
VIDEOS-VIDEOCOMPONENTHDMIMONITOR OUTVIDEOS-VIDEOCOMPONENTHDMIInput signalsVideo convert14Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources• Even if th
VIDEOS-VIDEOHDMI COMPONENTMONITOR OUTVIDEOS-VIDEOCOMPONENTHDMIInput signalsS-VIDEOMONITOR OUTVideo convert15Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other
I2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVI
16Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesConnecting equipment with HDMI terminals [To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals]• The AVR
17Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesConnecting a video camera or video gameConnecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals• These te
18Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesConnecting a DVD recorder• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your D
19Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesConnecting a CD recorder or MD recorderIf you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source,
20Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources14232 AM loop antenna assemblyConnect to the AMantenna terminals.Remove the vinyl tieand take out t
21Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesFor instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 40, 41).Connecting the MULTI Z
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Basic Operation23Basic Operation<SOURCE> INPUT MODE VOLUME<EXT. IN><ANALOG>FUNCTIONSURROUNDPARAMETERFUNCTIONVOLUMEPlaying the input
24Basic Operation Basic OperationSelecting the room equalizer modeThe room equalizer function offers 3 correction curves:“Audyssey”, “Front” and “Flat
25Sources recorded in stereoSources recorded in monauralPURE DIRECT• Use this mode to play analog input music sources withextremely high quality.DIREC
II2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION•Avoid high temperatures.Allow for sufficient heatdispersion when installed in arack.• Eviter
26Basic Operation Basic OperationAbout the button names in this explanation<>: Buttons on the main unit[]: Buttons on the remote control unitBut
27Basic Operation Basic OperationAFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode):• ON:When software including Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES 6.1-channel identification signa
28Basic Operation Basic OperationFORMAT:Displays the input signal’s number of channels (front /surround / LFE on/off).“SURROUND” is displayed for 2-ch
Surround Mode29Basic Operation Basic OperationSurround modes and parametersSignals and adjustability in the different modesEEEEEEEEEEEECC(CINEMA)CC(CI
Button30Basic Operation Basic Operation2 Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signalsEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
31Basic Operation Basic OperationSurround ModeButtonNoteDTS ES DSCRT(With Flag)Input signalsDTS DOLBY DIGITALANALOGLINEARPCMDTS ES MTRX(With Flag)DTS(
7CH STEREO(NOTE 1)32Basic Operation Basic OperationVIRTUALMATRIXVIDEO GAMEMONO MOVIE (NOTE 2)CLASSIC CONCERTJAZZ CLUBROCK ARENASUPER STADIUMWIDE SCREE
33Basic Operation Basic Operation• Select “Default Yes” and press FFto reset all the settings.Press DD HHto select the item, then press FF GGtoset.Pre
34Basic Operation Basic OperationPress ENTER.Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.Press GGto select “OFF”.Press DD HHto select “Bass” or “Treble”, then p
35Basic Operation Basic OperationEither turn <FUNCTION>or press [TUNER] toselect “TUNER”.Auto tuningManual tuning• When the manual tuning mode
III2We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-987.2To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-987 has to offer, readthese
36Basic Operation Basic OperationRecalling preset stations2 Remote control unitPress [SHIFT] to select the memory block.Press [CHANNEL] to select the
37Basic Operation Basic OperationChecking the XM signal strength and Radio ID XM000 RADIO IDRadio IDEither turn <FUNCTION>or press [TUNER]
38Advanced OperationAdvanced OperationThe night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources.The dialogues are easier to hear at night and when
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation39Playing the iPod®iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,registered in the U.S. and other countries.If the
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation40• When the outputs of the ZONE2 output terminals are wired and connected to power amplifiersinstalled in other
41Advanced Operation Advanced OperationWith “ZONE2 SOURCE” displayed, turn<FUNCTION>to select the source you want tooutput appears on the displa
422 Last function memoryThe various settings set when the AVR-987’s power is switchedto standby are stored in the memory. When the power is turnedback
PageDefault settingsItems43PageDefault settingsItemsAdvanced Setup – Part 1Advanced Setup – Part 11. Auto Setup/Room EQ1 Auto SetupRoom EQSetup2Direct
PageDefault settingsItems44PageDefault settingsItemsAdvanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 14. Video Setup2ComponentIn AssignHDMI InAssignDVD V
Items Default settings Page45PageDefault settingsItemsAdvanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 15. Advanced Playback122chDirect/StereoAutoSurroun
1Getting StartedContentsGetting StartedThank you for choosing the DENON AVR-987 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to
46Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Navigating through the System Setup MenuPress SYSTEM SETUP.• The “System Setup Menu” appears.Press DD
47Press FF GG to set.Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Audio Input SetupSetting the Digital In AssignmentPress DD HHto select “Audio Inp
48Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the Input Function LevelPress DD HHto select “Input Function Lev.”, thenpress ENTER.• After c
49Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 12 Preset SkipPreset channels that are not used often can be skipped.Press DD HHto select “Preset Skip
50Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1• If a monitor is connected with an HDMI cable but the monitoris not compatible with HDMI audio signa
51Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the HDMI Out SetupSet whether or not to up-convert from analog video signals toHDMI. When thi
52Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the On Screen Display (OSD)Set whether or not to display the on screen display for indication
53Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the Auto Surround ModeSet whether or not to store the surround mode last played for theinput
54Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1• “Base Curve Copy” is displayed after performing the AutoSetup.1234Press DD HHto select “Base Curve
55Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the Volume ControlThis sets the volume level of output.Press DD HHto select “Volume Control”,
Getting Started Getting Started2System setup items and default values·····················43 ~ 45Navigating through the System Setup Menu·············
56Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the Setup LockThis sets whether or not to lock the system setup settings sothat they cannot be changed.Press DD HHto
57Advanced Setup – Part 2• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size ofthe speaker but according to the speaker’s capacity for playin
58Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2Press DD HHto select the speaker, then press FF GGto set.3Press ENTER.4123Set the volume of the vario
59Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 22 Adjusting the test tone using the remotecontrol unitAdjustment of the test tones using the remote c
60Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2Others SetupSetting the Room Equalizer SetupSet the Room Equalizer setting with “All” or “Assign” for
61Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2Check the parameter1Press DD HHto select “Parameter Check”, thenpress ENTER.Press DD HHto select the
62Operating the remote control unitOperating the remote control unitOperating DENON audio componentsSet [MODE1] to “AUDIO”.• It may not be possible to
63Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitOperating a component stored in the presetmemorySet [MODE2] to the component you
FrontDevice operatedVIDEOMEMORY/SUBTITLESETUPOFF64Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitENTERDD HH FF GGRETURNDISPLAYM
65Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitSetting the punch through functionSet [MODE1] to “VIDEO”.Set [MODE2] to the compo
3Getting Started Getting StartedBefore usingPay attention to the following before using this unit:• Moving the unitTo prevent short-circuits or damag
66Additional InformationExamples of speaker layoutsBelow we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to theseto arrange your speakers according to
67Additional Information Additional Information2 Sources recorded in Dolby SurroundSources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with thefollowing
68Additional Information Additional InformationHDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs
PageMeasuresCauseSymptomPageMeasuresCauseSymptomTroubleshooting69TroubleshootingIf a problem should arise, first check the following.1. Are the connec
Symptom Cause Measures Page70Troubleshooting SpecificationsSpecifications2 Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Front (A, B):110 W + 110 W (8 Ω
2 List of preset codesJC Penny 004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049, 062, 085,087, 088Jensen 013, 026JVC 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043, 044, 045,046, 085Kenwoo
Optonica 021Panasonic 024, 049, 064, 066, 067, 068, 069, 107Perdio 009Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090Philco 015, 016, 049Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 10
Futuretech 004GE 020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058, 066, 088,119, 120, 125, 147Goldstar 000, 015, 029, 031, 039, 048, 051, 056,057, 067, 068, 069, 116Grund
CABLEABC 006, *[007], 008, 009Archer 010, 011Century 011Citizen 011Colour Voice 012, 013Comtronic 014Eastern 015Garrard 011Gemini 030, 033, 034General
DVD preset codesMagnavox 002Marantz 002Onkyo 016, 018Optimus 007, 008Panasonic 012Philips 002Pioneer 007, 008, 009Sony 013, 014, 015Technics 012Victor
4Getting Started Getting StartedDisplayqInput signal indicatorwInput signal channel indicator• The audio channel(s) included in the inputsignal light(
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5Getting Started Getting StartedRemote control unitRear panelqDIGITAL terminals (Optical/Coaxial) ·······································(8)wAUDIO ter
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