Denon AVR-487 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-487OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Easy Operation Easy Operation7ENGLISHENGLISH><<>><<>><><><IN (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R)¢ Connections•With th

Easy Operation Easy Operation8ENGLISHENGLISH• For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the

Easy Operation Easy OperationENGLISHENGLISH9Before operatingPress <ON/STANDBY>or [ON/SOURCE].• The power indicator blinks green and the power tu

Connecting Other SourcesENGLISH10ENGLISHCable indicationsSignal directionThe hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following o

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources11ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a TV/DBS tuner•To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tune

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources12ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a VCR• If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such a

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources13ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting the XM terminal•AVR-487 is the XM Ready®receiver. You can receive XM®Satel

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources14ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting the iPod®iPodASD-1RLRLRAGAUDIO OUTS-VIDEO OUTWhen using an iPod, you must

15ENGLISHENGLISHPageDefault settingsItemsItem No.This assigns the different input sources forthe digital input terminals.PageDefault settingsItemsSyst

System Setup System SetupENGLISH16ENGLISHCurrent settingNavigating through the System Setup itemsPress SYSTEM SETUP, then press ENTER.Press FF GGto se

I¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVIC

System Setup System SetupENGLISH17ENGLISHPerform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speakersystems manually.Speaker SetupSetting t

System Setup System SetupENGLISH18ENGLISHSetting the DistanceThis parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audiosignals are produced from

System Setup System SetupENGLISH19ENGLISH¢ Adjusting the test tone using the remote controlunitAdjustment of the test tones using the remote control u

System Setup System SetupENGLISH20ENGLISHSetting the EXT. IN Subwoofer LevelPress ENTER orHHto enter the setting and switch tothe Auto Preset Memory s

ENGLISH21ENGLISHBasic OperationPlaying the input sourceUse INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source youwant to play.Start playback on the selected co

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH22ENGLISHTurning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)Press [MUTING].You can adjust the muting level ( page 20).• C

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH23ENGLISH¢ DIRECT modeThis mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio signals aretransmitted directl

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH24ENGLISHD.COMP.:The dynamic range is compressed. Select one of four modes:“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HIGH

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH25ENGLISHAbout the button names in this explanation<>: Buttons on the main unit[]: Buttons on the remote c

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH26ENGLISHSurround ModeSurround modes and parametersEEEECC(CINEMA)CC(CINEMA)EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECC(NOTE3)CC(N

IIFCC INFORMATION (For US customers)1. PRODUCTThis product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH27ENGLISHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECCEEEEEEEEEEEEEE4EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCEEEECCCCEECCCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEE

5CH STEREOBasic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH28ENGLISHVIRTUALMATRIXVIDEO GAMEMONO MOVIE (NOTE)JAZZ CLUBROCK ARENAUsing the DENON original surround

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH29ENGLISH• Select “DEFAULT Y/N” and press FFto reset all the settings.Press DD HHto select the item, then press

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH30ENGLISHPress ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.Press GGto select “OFF”.Press DD HHto select “Bass” or “Treble”, then

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH31ENGLISHAbout the button names in this explanation<>: Buttons on the main unit[]: Buttons on the remote c

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH32ENGLISHXM Satellite Radio¢ Introducing XM Satellite RadioThere’s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM

ENGLISH33ENGLISHAbout the button names in this explanation<>: Buttons on the main unit[]: Buttons on the remote control unitButton name only : B

Advanced Operation Advanced OperationENGLISH34ENGLISHIf the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not beproperly connected. Check the connecti

Advanced Operation Advanced OperationENGLISHENGLISH35About the button names in this explanation<>: Buttons on the main unit[]: Buttons on the re

ENGLISH36ENGLISH[OFF] [ON/SOURCE][MODE SELECTOR 1][MODE SELECTOR 2]Operating the remote control unitOperating DENON audio componentsSet [MODE SELECTOR

ENGLISH1ENGLISHContentsThank you for choosing the DENON AVR-487 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb

ENGLISH37ENGLISHOperating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitOperating a component stored in the presetmemoryOperate the compone

ENGLISH38ENGLISHOperating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitMenu¢ Functions of buttons for the different devicesRETURNDISPLAYEN

Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitENGLISH39ENGLISHq, eSpecial remarks:q It is only possible to set the preset memory

ENGLISH40ENGLISHOperating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitSetting the punch through functionSet [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.

ENGLISH41ENGLISHExamples of speaker layoutsBelow we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these toarrange your speakers according to their t

ENGLISH42ENGLISHAdditional Information Additional InformationNeural SurroundNeural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring theexcite

TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISH43PageMeasuresCauseSymptomThis unit does notoperate properly whenremote control unit isused.• Batteries dead.• Remote con

ENGLISHENGLISH44Specifications¢ Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Front (A, B):75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)110

ENGLISH1PRESET CODEGo Video 047, 048Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088Gradiente 094Grundig 042Harley Davidson 094Harman Kardon 040, 062Hi-Q 091Hitachi 0

ENGLISH2PRESET CODERadix 088Randex 088RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058,063, 064, 065, 073, 080,082, 087Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049,053, 081, 087, 088

ENGLISH2ENGLISHTroubleshooting············································································43Additional Information····················

ENGLISH3PRESET CODEMagnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033,038, 050, 056, 071, 078,079, 085, 089, 108, 109,110, 127, 131, 132, 145Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080M

ENGLISH4PRESET CODEEchostar Dish 062, 066GE 048, 055, 056General Instruments039, 040, 041Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073Hitachi 058, 059Hughes Network 063,

Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc.Printed in China 00D 511 4507 009TOKYO, JAPANwww.denon.com

Getting Started Getting StartedENGLISH3ENGLISHAbout the remote control unitIn addition to controlling the AVR-487, the attached remote controlunit (RC

Getting Started Getting Started4ENGLISHENGLISHDisplayqSignal channel indicatorLights when the preset channel is displayed atw.wInformation displayeInp

Getting Started Getting Started5ENGLISHENGLISHRemote control unitRemote control signal transmitter························(3)Power buttons············

Getting Started6ENGLISHENGLISHPower buttons················(37)Input source selector/Number buttons·······(21, 39)SURROUND PARAMETER/AUDIO button·····