Denon AVR-687 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-687OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Easy Setup Procedure7ENGLISHENGLISHSpeaker layout [Basic layout]Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor.Subwoofer Center speakerSurr

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Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure9ENGLISHENGLISH• For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources)

Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup ProcedureENGLISH10ENGLISHAuto SetupThe AVR-687’s auto setup use the attached microphone to measurethe acoustic propert

Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup ProcedureENGLISH11ENGLISHr Starting Auto SetupPress FFto start the Auto Setup.•Start the measurements.Measurement of e

MeasuresCauseExampleEasy Setup Procedure Easy Setup ProcedureENGLISH12ENGLISHq The speakers required for producing suitable reproductionhave not been

ENGLISH13ENGLISHCable indicationsSignal directionThe hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cable

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources14ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a TV/DBS tuner• For best picture quality choose the component video connec

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources15ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a VCR• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to y

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources16ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting the XM terminal•AVR-687 is the XM Ready®receiver. You can receive XM®Satel

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

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources17ENGLISHENGLISHFor instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 36).Connecting t

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources18ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting the power supply cordAC 120 V, 60 HzAC outlet (wall)NOTE:• Insert the plu

ENGLISH19ENGLISHBasic OperationPlaying the input sourceUse INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source youwant to play.Start playback on the selected co

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH20ENGLISHTurning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)Press [MUTING].You can adjust the muting level ( page 44).• C

ENGLISH21ENGLISHSources recorded in stereoSources recorded in monauralDIRECT / STEREO•Effective for achieving pure playback.• If there is no need for

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH22ENGLISHSelecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surroundmode (only with digital input)Play a program source with th

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH23ENGLISHSelecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II)modePress [STANDARD] to select “DOLBY PLII x”.Play a pr

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH24ENGLISHSelecting the DTS NEO:6 modeIt is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2-ch

Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH25ENGLISHSurround ModeSurround modes and parametersEEEECC(CINEMA)CC(CINEMA)CC(CINEMA)EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECC(

NEURAL SURROUNDBasic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH26ENGLISHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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 OperationENGLISH27ENGLISHSurround ModeButtonNoteDTS ES DSCRT(With Flag)Input signalsDTS DOLBY DIGITALANALOG LINEAR PCMDTS ES MTR

5CH/7CH STEREO(NOTE 1)Basic Operation Basic OperationENGLISH28ENGLISHVIRTUALMATRIXVIDEO GAMEMONO MOVIE (NOTE 2)JAZZ CLUBROCK ARENAUsing the DENON orig

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 OperationENGLISH31ENGLISHUse <INPUT SELECTOR>to select “TUNER” or press[TUNER].Auto tuningManual tuningPress [MODE] to set

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

ENGLISH33ENGLISHAdvanced OperationThe night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. Thedialogues are easier to hear at night and when list

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

Advanced Operation Advanced OperationENGLISHENGLISH35Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods equipped with the slideshow /video function)Pre

Advanced Operation Advanced OperationENGLISH36ENGLISHWhen the ZONE2 SOURCE function is set to“TUNER”, the preset channel can be selected pressing[CHAN

ENGLISH1ENGLISHContentsThank you for choosing the DENON AVR-687 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb

ENGLISH37ENGLISH¢ Last function memoryThe various settings set when the AVR-687’s power is switched tostandby are stored in the memory. When the power

This assigns the different input sources forthe digital input terminals.ENGLISH38ENGLISHPageDefault settingsItemsAdvanced Setup – Part 11. Speaker Set

ENGLISH39ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 13. Option SetupO p t i o n S e t u p PageDefault settingsItems5 ~ 112ch Direct/S

Current settingENGLISH40ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Navigating through the System Setup itemsPress SYSTEM SETUP, then press

Press FF GGto set.ENGLISH41ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Input SetupSetting the Digital In AssignmentPress FF GGto select “2.

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1ENGLISH42ENGLISH• Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Videoand composite video sig

ENGLISH43ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the Power Amplifier AssignmentTo suit your preference, a surround back channel

ENGLISH44ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo CustomMake the 2-channel direct mode and stereo mode spea

ENGLISH45ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 1Advanced Setup – Part 2• If the “Auto Setup” procedure has already been performed, there isno need to make this

ENGLISH46ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 2Setting the Subwoofer Mode SetupSelect the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the lowbass signals.

ENGLISH2ENGLISHSpeaker SetupSetting the Speaker Configuration ·········································45, 46Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup ········

1 7 T . T O N E Y e s <1ENGLISH47ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sou

ENGLISH48ENGLISHOperating the remote control unitOperating DENON audio componentsSet [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.1Operate the audio component.For det

Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitENGLISH49ENGLISHOperating a component stored in the presetmemoryOperate the compone

ENGLISH50ENGLISHOperating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitRETURNDISPLAYENTERAUDIODD HH FF GGSETUP9, VCR CH +8, VCR CH –760, D

Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitENGLISH51ENGLISHDefault setting (Preset code)RETURNDISPLAYMEMORY / SUBTITLEENTERBAN

ENGLISH52ENGLISHOperating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitSetting the punch through functionSet [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.

ENGLISH53ENGLISHExamples of speaker layoutsBelow we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these toarrange your speakers according to their t

ENGLISH54ENGLISHAdditional Information Additional Information¢ Sources recorded in Dolby SurroundSources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with

18PageMeasuresCauseSymptomPageMeasuresCauseSymptomTroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHTroubleshootingIf a problem should arise, first check the following.1.

56ENGLISHENGLISHSymptom Cause Measures PageTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSpecifications¢ Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Front (A, B):75

Getting Started Getting StartedENGLISH3ENGLISHAbout the remote control unitIn addition to controlling the AVR-687, the attached remote controlunit (RC

1PRESET CODEGo Video 047, 048Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088Gradiente 094Grundig 042Harley Davidson 094Harman Kardon 040, 062Hi-Q 091Hitachi 009, 013

2PRESET CODERadix 088Randex 088RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058,063, 064, 065, 073, 080,082, 087Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049,053, 081, 087, 088, 091,0

3PRESET CODEMagnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033,038, 050, 056, 071, 078,079, 085, 089, 108, 109,110, 127, 131, 132, 145Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080Matsui 0

4PRESET CODEEchostar Dish 062, 066GE 048, 055, 056General Instruments039, 040, 041Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073Hitachi 058, 059Hughes Network 063, 064, 0

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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··········(1

Getting Started Getting Started6ENGLISHENGLISHMAIN buttons·················(36)Input source selector/Number buttons·······(19, 49)SURROUND PARAMETER/A