Denon AVR-887 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-887OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISHENGLISHEasy Setup Procedure7Speaker layout [Basic layout]Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor.Subwoofer Center speakerSurr

Easy Setup ProcedureENGLISHENGLISHEasy Setup Procedure8><<>><<>><><><><><IN (L) (R) (L) (R) (L

Easy Setup ProcedureENGLISHENGLISHEasy Setup Procedure9• For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources),

Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup ProcedureENGLISHENGLISH10Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ)Functions• The AVR-887’s auto setup and room equalizer fun

ENGLISHENGLISHEasy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure11e Perform the Auto Setup procedurePressDD HHto select “Auto Setup / Room EQ”, thenpress ENTER

ENGLISHENGLISHEasy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure12u Checking and storing the measurementresultsPress DD HHto select an item, then press ENTER.T

ENGLISHENGLISHEasy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure13MeasuresCauseExampleq This screen will be displayed when the speakers requiredfor producing s

14ENGLISHENGLISHVideo cableAudio and Video cableSignal directionAudio cableCable indicationsThe hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources15ENGLISHENGLISHVIDEOS-VIDEOCOMPONENTHDMIMONITOR OUTVIDEOS-VIDEOCOMPONENTHDMIInput signalsVideo conve

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources16ENGLISHENGLISHVIDEOS-VIDEOHDMI COMPONENTMONITOR OUTVIDEOS-VIDEOCOMPONENTHDMIInput signalsS-VIDEO MO

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 SourcesENGLISHENGLISH17Connecting a TV/DBS tuner• For best picture quality choose the component video connec

ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources18Connecting a CD playerTo connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources19ENGLISHENGLISH¢ Connections with an HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable (adapter)• The HDMI video stream si

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources20ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a VCR• There are two sets of video deck (VCR) terminals, so two video deck

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources21ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder• If you wish to perform analog dub

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources22ENGLISHENGLISH1423¢ AM loop antenna assemblyConnect to the AMantenna terminals.Remove the vinyl tie

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources23ENGLISHENGLISHFor instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 42 ~ 44).Connect

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources24ENGLISHENGLISH• Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase

25ENGLISHENGLISHBasic OperationPlaying the input sourceUse FUNCTION to select the input source you want toplay.To select the input source when ZONE2/

Basic Operation Basic Operation26ENGLISHENGLISHTurning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)Press [MUTING].You can adjust the muting level ( page 58).• C

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

ENGLISH27ENGLISHSources recorded in stereoSources recorded in monauralDIRECT / STEREO•Effective for achieving pure playback.• If there is no need for

Basic Operation Basic Operation28ENGLISHENGLISHSelecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surroundmode (only with digital input)Play a program source with th

Basic Operation Basic Operation29ENGLISHENGLISHSelecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II)modePress [STANDARD] to select “DOLBY PLIIx”.Play a pro

Basic Operation Basic Operation30ENGLISHENGLISHSelecting the DTS NEO:6 modeIt is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2-ch

Basic Operation Basic Operation31ENGLISHENGLISHSurround ModeSurround modes and parametersEEEEEEEEEECC(CINEMA)CC(CINEMA)CC(CINEMA)EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

NEURAL SURROUNDBasic Operation Basic Operation32ENGLISHENGLISHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Basic Operation Basic Operation33ENGLISHENGLISHSurround ModeButtonNoteDTS ES DSCRTInput signalsDTS DOLBY DIGITALANALOG LINEAR PCMDTS ES MTRXDTS(5.1ch)

5CH/7CH STEREO(NOTE 1)VIRTUALMATRIXVIDEO GAMEMONO MOVIE (NOTE 2)JAZZ CLUBROCK ARENABasic Operation Basic Operation34ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the DENON orig

Basic Operation Basic Operation35ENGLISHENGLISH• Select “Default Yes” and press FFto reset all the settings.Press DD HHto select the item, then press

1Basic Operation Basic Operation36ENGLISHENGLISHPress ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.Press GGto select “OFF”.Press DD HHto select “Bass” or “Treble”, the

1ENGLISHENGLISHContentsThank you for choosing the DENON AVR-887 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb

Basic Operation Basic Operation37ENGLISHENGLISHListening to the radioCheck that the remote control unit is set to “AUDIO”.About the button names in th

Basic Operation Basic Operation38ENGLISHENGLISHUse the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operationto tune in the station to be preset in the memory.Pre

Basic Operation Basic Operation39ENGLISHENGLISHChecking the XM signal strength and Radio IDUse <FUNCTION>to select “TUNER” or press[TUNER].Press

40ENGLISHENGLISHAdvanced OperationThe night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. Thedialogues are easier to hear at night and when list

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation41ENGLISHENGLISHAbout the button names in this explanation<>: Buttons on the main unit[]: Buttons on the re

Advanced Operation Advanced OperationENGLISHENGLISH42Multi zone music entertainment system•When the outputs of the ZONE2 OUT terminals are wired and c

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation43ENGLISHENGLISHWith “ZONE2 SOURCE” displayed, turn <FUNCTION>to select the source you want to output appea

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation44ENGLISHENGLISH¢ Last function memoryThe various settings set when the AVR-887’s power is switched tostandby are

PageDefault settingsItemsPageDefault settingsItemsENGLISH45ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 1System setup items and default values1. Auto Setup/Room EQ1 A

PageDefault settingsItemsPageDefault settingsItemsENGLISH46ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 14. Video Setup2Component InAssignment

2ENGLISHENGLISHSpeaker SetupSetting the Speaker Configuration ···············································60Setting the Subwoofer Setup ···········

PageDefault settingsItemsPageDefault settingsItemsSet whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the inputsignal.Advanced Setup – Part

ENGLISH48ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Navigating through the System Setup MenuUse System Setup to customize a variety of sett

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 149ENGLISHENGLISHThe AVR-887 is equipped with an intuitive and easy-to-understand on screen display, and

ENGLISH50ENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Press FF GG to set.Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer LevelPress DD HHto select “EXT. IN Su

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 151ENGLISHENGLISHSetting the Function RenamePress DD HHto select “Function Rename”, then pressENTER.Pres

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 152ENGLISHENGLISH¢ Preset NameThe preset channels can be given the names you want. (Except theXM channel

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 153ENGLISHENGLISHVideo Setup Setting the Component In AssignmentThis assigns the component video input t

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 154ENGLISHENGLISH• If the resolution of the input component video signal is somethingother than 480i/576

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 155ENGLISHENGLISHSetting the Audio DelayAdjust the time delay between the video and audio signals.Press

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 156ENGLISHENGLISHSetting the Dolby Digital Downmix OptionSetupTurn the audio compression on or off when

Getting Started Getting Started3ENGLISHENGLISHCautions on installationWallNoteNote:For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space su

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 157ENGLISHENGLISHSetting the Manual Equalizer SetupAdjust the tone of the various speakers while listeni

Advanced Setup – Part 1ENGLISHENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 158Setting the Volume ControlThis sets the volume level of output.Press DD HHto select “Vol

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 159ENGLISHENGLISHSetting the Setup LockThis sets whether or not to lock the system setup settings so tha

ENGLISHENGLISH60Advanced Setup – Part 2• If the “Auto Setup” procedure has already been performed, there isno need to make this setting.• Perform this

ENGLISHENGLISH61Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2Setting the Subwoofer SetupSelect the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing t

ENGLISHENGLISH62Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output fromthe speakers and th

ENGLISHENGLISH63Advanced Setup – Part 2Advanced Setup – Part 2• The crossover frequency mode is valid only when subwoofer is setto “ON”, and when one

ENGLISHENGLISHAdvanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 264Setting the Direct Mode SetupSet the ON/OFF setting of Room Equalizer, in the case of t

ENGLISHENGLISH65Operating the remote control unitOperating DENON audio componentsSet [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.1Operate the audio component.For det

ENGLISHENGLISHOperating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit66Operating a component stored in the presetmemoryOperate the compone

Getting Started Getting StartedENGLISHENGLISH4DisplayqInput signal indicatorswInput signal channel indicators• The audio channel(s) included in the in

ENGLISHENGLISHTV(Monitor)Cable TVSatellite tuner Video deckVideo disc playerDVD playerTape deckMD recorderCD recorderCD playerMENURETURNDISPLAYENTERAU

ENGLISHENGLISHTV(Monitor)Cable TVSatellite tuner Video deckVideo disc playerDVD playerTape deckMD recorderCD recorderCD playerSpecial remarksDefault s

ENGLISHENGLISH69Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unitSetting the punch through functionSet [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.

ENGLISHENGLISH70Examples of speaker layoutsBelow we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these toarrange your speakers according to their t

ENGLISHENGLISH71Additional Information Additional Information¢ Sources recorded in Dolby SurroundSources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with

ENGLISHENGLISHAdditional Information72Neural SurroundNeural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring theexcitement of surround music

TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHPageMeasuresCauseSymptomTroubleshootingThis unit does notoperate properly whenremote control unit isused.• Batteries dead

ENGLISHENGLISH74Specifications¢ Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Front (A, B):100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)13

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

ENGLISHENGLISHGetting Started Getting Started5Remote control unitRemote control signal transmitter························(3)Power buttons············

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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ENGLISHENGLISHGetting Started Getting Started6MAIN buttons·················(43)Function / Number buttons······················(25, 66)SURROUND PARAMET