AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-987
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that
CAUTION read before the product is operated. they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK retained for future reference. convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
DO NOT OPEN 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating product.
instructions should be adhered to. 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system
CAUTION: 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT followed. grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
PERSONNEL. 6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the 16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning
a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with lightning and power-line surges.
intended to alert the user to the presence of important a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the 17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
literature accompanying the appliance. mounting of the product should follow the circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
WARNING: mounting accessory recommended by the keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
manufacturer. might be fatal.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
9. A product and cart combination should be moved 18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart electric shock.
combination to overturn.
19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
20. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to. 21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type
conditions:
of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
or local power company. For products intended to operate from
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
the safety purpose of the polarized plug. indicates a need for service.
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
LEAD IN
WIRE manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
GROUND Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
CLAMP
hazards.
ANTENNA 23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20) product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
ELECTRIC determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 25. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H) as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
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 FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION
1. PRODUCT
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained
in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly
approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
• Do not let foreign objects into
use the product.
• Keep the apparatus free from the apparatus.
3. NOTE moisture, water, and dust. • Ne pas laisser des objets
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a • Protéger l’appareil contre étrangers dans l’appareil.
• Avoid high temperatures.
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These Allow for sufficient heat l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière.
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful dispersion when installed in a
interference in a residential installation. rack.
This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy • Eviter des températures
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may élevées.
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there Tenir compte d’une dispersion
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular de chaleur suffisante lors de
installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or l’installation sur une étagère.
television reception, which can be determined by turning the product
OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Unplug the power cord when • Do not let insecticides,
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
not using the apparatus for long benzene, and thinner come in
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
periods of time. contact with the apparatus.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that
• Débrancher le cordon • Ne pas mettre en contact des
to which the receiver is connected.
d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil insecticides, du benzène et un
• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
n’est pas utilisé pendant de diluant avec l’appareil.
product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
longues périodes.
This Class B apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.

• Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging
the cord.
• Manipuler le cordon
d’alimentation avec * (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)
précaution.
• Never disassemble or modify
Tenir la prise lors du • Do not obstruct the ventilation the apparatus in any way.
débranchement du cordon. holes. • Ne jamais démonter ou modifier
• Ne pas obstruer les trous l’appareil d’une manière ou
d’aération. d’une autre.

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2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-987.
2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-987 has to offer, read
these instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future
reference should any questions or problems arise.

“SERIAL NO.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE”

MEMO

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 Getting Started
Using the surround modes
Getting Started Types of surround modes and their features ·······················25
Selecting the play mode
Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-987 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide (PURE DIRECT / DIRECT / STEREO)····································25
superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode
of your favorite music sources. (only with digital input) ···················································26, 27
As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode ·········27
review the contents of this manual before proceeding. Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode···········································28
Checking the input signals ···················································28
Surround modes and parameters ································29 ~ 31
Contents Using the DENON original surround modes
Types of surround modes and their features ·······················32
Getting Started The analog video to HDMI conversion function ················15 Selecting the DSP surround simulation································33
Accessories ··············································································3 Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals Setting the tone control························································34
Before using·············································································3 [To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals] ···········16 Adjusting the speaker volume··············································34
Cautions on installation ·························································3 Connecting a TV tuner ·························································16 Using the fader function·······················································35
About the remote control unit ··············································3 Connecting a DBS tuner·······················································16 Listening to the radio
Inserting the batteries ····························································3 Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals··········17 Auto tuning ···········································································35
Operating range of the remote control unit ························3 Connecting a video camera or video game···························17 Manual tuning·······································································35
Part names and functions Connecting a CD player························································17 Preset memory·····································································35
Front panel··············································································4 Connecting a turntable·························································17 Checking the preset stations················································36
Display ····················································································4 Connecting a DVD recorder ·················································18 Recalling preset stations ······················································36
Rear panel···············································································5 Connecting a VCR ·································································18 XM Satellite Radio ································································36
Remote control unit····························································5, 6 Connecting a tape deck························································18 Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID ···················37
Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder·························19 Channel selection ·································································37
Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals ····················19 Category search····································································37
Easy Setup Procedure Connecting the antenna terminals······································20
Easy to setup flow ··································································6 Connecting the XM terminal ···············································20
Speaker layout [Basic layout] ················································6 Connecting the iPod ····························································21 Advanced Operation
Speaker connections ······························································7 Connecting the RS-232C terminal ·······································21 Night mode············································································38
Connecting a DVD player and monitor·································8 Connecting the TRIGGER OUT jacks ··································21 User mode function ······························································38
Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions ············9 Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals Combining the currently playing sound
q Connecting a microphone··················································9 ZONE2 out connections ·······················································21 with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function) ············38
w Before performing the Auto Setup procedure·················10 ZONE2 speaker out connections··········································22 Personal memory plus function ··········································38
e Perform the Auto Setup procedure ·································10 Connecting the PRE OUT terminals ····································22 Playing the iPod ····································································39
r Assigning power amplifiers ·············································10 Connecting the power supply cord·····································22 Listening to music ································································39
t Switching the front speaker·············································10 Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods
y Preliminary measurements ··············································11 equipped with the slideshow / video function) ····················39
u Speaker measurements···················································11 Basic Operation Disconnecting the iPod·························································39
i Checking and storing the measurement results··············12 Playing the input source ······················································23 Multi zone music entertainment system
Error messages ····································································12 Selecting the room equalizer mode ····································24 Multi-zone playback using the ZONE2 output terminals ······40
Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) ·······················24 Multi-zone playback using the SPEAKER terminals ············40
Listening over headphones ··················································24 Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc.,
Connecting Other Sources Switching the front speakers ··············································24 in the ZONE2 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode) ·······················41
Cable indications···································································13 Checking the currently playing program source, etc.···········24 Remote control unit operations
The video conversion function ············································14 Switching the brightness of the display ·······························24 during multi-source playback ················································41
Relationship between the video input signal Recording (audio and/or video)···········································42
and monitor output according to About the memory functions ··············································42
the video convert settings··············································14, 15 Initialization of the microprocessor ····································42

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Getting Started Getting Started
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Operating the remote control unit
System setup items and default values·····················43 ~ 45 Operating DENON audio components································62
Navigating through the System Setup Menu····················46 Setting the preset memory function ··································62
About the display··································································46 Operating a component stored in the preset memory····63, 64
Audio Input Setup Setting the punch through function ···································65
Setting the Digital In Assignment·········································47
Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ··································47
Setting the iPod Assignment ···············································47 Additional Information·················································66 ~ 68
Setting the Input Function Level ··········································48
Setting the Function Rename···············································48
Troubleshooting ······························································69, 70
Setting the Tuner Presets···············································48, 49
Video Setup
Setting the HDMI In Assignment···································49, 50 Specifications ········································································70
Setting the Component In Assignment································50
Setting the Video Convert ····················································50
List of preset codes ····································End of this manual
Setting the HDMI Out Setup················································51
Setting the Audio Delay························································51
Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) ··································52
Advanced Playback
Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo···············································52
Setting the Dolby Digital Downmix Option Setup················53
Setting the Auto Surround Mode ·········································53
Setting the Manual Equalizer Setup ······························53, 54
Option Setup
Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment·····························54
Setting the Volume Control ··················································55
Setting the Trigger Out ·························································55
Setting the Setup Lock·························································56

Advanced Setup – Part 2

Speaker Setup
Setting the Speaker Configuration ·································56, 57
Setting the Subwoofer Setup···············································57
Setting the Distance·······················································57, 58
Setting the Channel Level ··············································58, 59
Setting the Crossover Frequency·········································59
Others Setup
Setting the Room Equalizer Setup ·······································60
Setting the Direct Mode Setup ············································60
Setting the MIC Input Select················································61
Check the parameter ····························································61

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Getting Started Getting Started

Accessories Cautions on installation Notes on batteries:

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not
Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the Note: operate even when the remote control unit is operated
main unit: For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space nearby the unit. (The attached batteries are only for verifying
such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. operation.)
q Operating instructions ......................................................1 • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper
w Warranty (for North America model only) .............................1 direction, following the “<” and “>” marks in the battery
e Service station list.............................................................1 Note compartment.
r Power supply cord (Approx.7-31/64 ft / 1.9 m).................1 • To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
t Remote control unit (RC-1051) .........................................1 • Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
y R6P/AA batteries ..............................................................2 • Do not use two different types of batteries.
u AM loop antenna ..............................................................1 • Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of
i FM indoor antenna............................................................1 batteries in flames.
o Setup microphone (DM-S205) (Approx. 23-5/8 ft / 6 m)...1 • Remove the batteries from the remote control unit when
r t y you do not plan to use it for an extended period of time.
• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the
inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
Wall • When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready
and insert them as quickly as possible.
u i o

Operating range of the remote control unit

• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when
operating it.
• The remote control unit can be used from a distance of
About the remote control unit
approximately 23 feet/7 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to
Before using In addition to controlling the AVR-987, the attached remote 30° with respect to the sensor.
control unit (RC-1051) can also be used to control the following
Pay attention to the following before using this unit: products:
• Moving the unit q DENON component products
To prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in the connection w Component products other than DENON:
cables, always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect • Set using the preset memory function ( page 62, 63).
the connection cables between all other audio components
when moving the unit.
• Before turning the power switch on
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there Inserting the batteries 30°
are not problems with the connection cables. Always set the 30°
power switch to the standby position before connecting and q Remove the remote control w Set 2 R6P/AA batteries in
disconnecting connection cables. unit’s rear cover. the battery compartment in Approx. 23 feet/7 m
the indicated direction.
• Store these instructions in a safe place.
After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty
card in a safe place. NOTE:
• It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the
• Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the
remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong
unit is still connected to AC line voltage.
artificial light.
Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplug the
cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.
• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ e Put the rear cover back on.
from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

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Getting Started Getting Started

Part names and functions Display

For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
!3 !2 !1 !0 o iu y
Front panel

!4 !3 !2 !1 !0 o i

q w e r t
!9 @1 @
@0@1 @22 @
@33 @4 @5 @6 @
@77 @8 @9 #0
q Input signal indicator i REC indicator
!5 !6 !7 !8 w Input signal channel indicator REC OUT mode is selected in ZONE2/REC
• The audio channel(s) included in the input SELECT.
signal light(s). o AL24 indicator
#6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 • This lights when the digital signal is inputted. This lights when the following mode is
e Information display selected while inputting digital (PCM)
signals.
r Output signal channel indicator PURE DIRECT / DIRECT / STEREO /
qw e r t y u The audio channels that can be output light.
MULTI CH PURE DIRECT /
t Speaker indicator MULTI CH DIRECT / MULTI CH IN
!9 NIGHT button ·······································(38) This lights corresponding to the settings of
q Power ON/STANDBY button··············(10) !0 Input mode indicator
the surround speakers of the various
w Power indicator····································(10) @0 PURE DIRECT button···························(25) surround modes. !1 AUTO indicator
e Power switch········································(10) @1 DIRECT/STEREO button······················(25) y Master volume indicator
This lights when the broadcast station is
selected in the AUTO tuning mode.
r Headphones jack (PHONES) ···············(25) @2 STANDARD button ······························(26) This displays the volume level.
!2 TUNED indicator
t V.AUX INPUT terminals ······················(17) @3 7CH STEREO button ····························(33) The Setup item number is displayed in
This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has
System Setup.
y SETUP MIC jack ·····································(9) @4 DSP SIMULATION button ···················(33) been received.
u MULTI (zone) indicator
u USER MODE buttons···························(38) @5 CH SELECT/ENTER button ···········(10, 34) !3 STEREO indicator
ZONE2 mode is selected in ZONE2/REC
i MASTER VOLUME control knob ········(23) @6 SURROUND PARAMETER button ······(26) SELECT. This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has
been received.
o Master volume indicator @7 TONE DEFEAT button··························(34)
!0 Display @8 DIMMER button ···································(24)
!1 MultEQ XT indicator ····························(24) @9 STATUS button ····································(24)
!2 NIGHT indicator ···································(38) #0 ROOM EQ button·································(24)
!3 Remote control sensor··························(3) #1 SURROUND BACK button ··················(26)
!4 FUNCTION knob···································(23) #2 Cursor (D, H, F, G) buttons ···············(10)
!5 SOURCE button ···································(23) #3 SYSTEM SETUP button ······················(10)
!6 TUNING PRESET button ·····················(36) #4 EXT. IN button······································(23)
!7 ZONE2/REC SELECT button ·········(41, 42) #5 ANALOG button···································(23)
!8 VIDEO SELECT button·························(38) #6 INPUT MODE button ···························(23)

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Rear panel Remote control unit

To operate the AVR-987, use the mode selector switches to select “TAPE” “CD-R/MD” or “CD”,
!5 !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 o i mode.

Front Remote control signal

transmitter···················(3)
Indicator
····································(62) Power buttons
····································(10)
Tuner system/System
buttons·······················(35)
USER MODE buttons
····································(38)
Function buttons
····································(23)

Master volume control

!6 !7 q w e rt y u buttons·······················(23)

q DIGITAL terminals o COMPONENT VIDEO terminals············(8) System buttons

(Optical/Coaxial) ·······································(8) ····································(64)
!0 VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ····················(8)
w AUDIO terminals ····································(8) !1 REMOTE CONTROL jacks····················(21)
MUTING button
····································(24)
e PRE OUT terminals ······························(22) !2 RS-232C terminal ·································(21)
r SIGNAL GND terminal·························(17) !3 EXT. IN terminals ·································(17) NIGHT/AUDIO button
····································(38)
t TRIGGER OUT jacks·····························(21) !4 HDMI MONITOR terminals··················(19)
V.SELECT/SETUP
y Speaker terminals··································(7) !5 ANTENNA terminals····························(20) button·························(64) CH SELECT/ENTER
u AC outlets ·············································(22) !6 DOCK CONTROL jack ··························(21) button···················(10, 34)
i AC inlet ·················································(22) !7 XM terminal··········································(20) ON SCREEN/DISPLAY
button···················(24, 64) Cursor buttons
····································(10)

Room EQ/RETURN
MODE selector button·························(24)
switches ·····················(63)
SPEAKER/MENU button
····································(24)

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Getting Started
Rear
Easy Setup Procedure
• This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-987 according to your
listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using.
ZOOM2 buttons ZOOM1 (MAIN) buttons • To set the sound field manually, see pages 56 ~59.
···································(41) ···································(41)
Easy to setup flow
Placing the speakers.
Auto setup flow
Function/Number Connecting a microphone.
buttons Surround buttons
·····························(23, 64) ···································(25) Connecting the
speakers.
SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP Preliminary measurement.
buttons······················(10)
1) Measuring the background noise (noise in the
SURRONUD Connecting a monitor room)
PARAMETER/ and a DVD player. 2) Determining whether or not speakers are
AUDIO button ··········(23) connected
Tuner system/System
buttons·······················(35) 3) Checking the polarities of the speakers
Cursor buttons Measurement of the speakers
···································(10) Starting the Auto
Setup. in the listening position.
1) Speaker Configuration
TEST TONE/DISPLAY
2) Distance
button·························(56) INPUT MODE/RETURN
button ·······················(23) 3) Channel Level
Playing a DVD with
4) Crossover Frequency
surround sound.
ENTER button 5) Room Equalizer
·····························(10, 34)
Speaker measurement check
and storage in memory.

Speaker layout [Basic layout]

Example of basic layout with 8 speakers and a monitor.

Subwoofer Center speaker

Surround back speaker

NOTE:
• If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be
activated too.

Front speaker
Set these at the sides of the monitor or
screen with their front surfaces as flush with Surround speaker
the front of the screen as possible.
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Speaker connections 2 Connections

• With the AVR-987, up to 10 speakers can be connected for surround playback.
Connect the speaker terminals with the 2 Speaker impedance • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
speakers making sure that like polarities are
matched (< with <, > with >). Speaker Impedance
Front speaker Front speaker
Front A, B 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Subwoofer Center speaker (A) (B)
NOTE: Front A+B 8 ~ 16 Ω/ohms
When making connections, take care that Connection
none of the individual conductors of the Center terminal for
subwoofer
speaker cable come in contact with Surround 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms with built-in (L) (R) (L) (R)
adjacent terminals, with other speaker amplifier.
Surround back > < > < > < > <
cable conductors, or with the rear panel IN > <
and screws.
NEVER touch the speaker terminals
Note on speaker impedance
when the power is on. Doing so could
result in electric shocks. When using speakers with an impedance
below the designated value (for example 4
Ω/ohms), playing for long periods of time
with the volume high could cause the
temperature to rise, activating the protection
Connecting the speaker cables
circuit.
1. Loosen by turning When the protection circuit is activated, the
counterclockwise. output to the speakers is cut off and the
Either tightly twist or terminate the power indicator blinks. If this happens,
core wires. unplug the power cord, wait for the set to
2. Insert the cable. cool off and improve ventilation around the
unit. Also check the wiring of the input
cables and the speaker cables. After doing
3. Tighten by turning this, plug the power cord back in and turn
clockwise. the unit’s power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again
even though there are no problems with the (L) (R) (L) (R)

wiring or the ventilation around the unit,

> < > < > < > <
switch off the power and contact a DENON
Connecting banana plugs service center.
Surround speaker Surround back speaker
Turn clockwise to tighten,
When using only one surround back
then insert the banana plug.
speaker, connect it to the left channel.

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Connecting a DVD player and monitor • For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources),
choose the component video or HDMI connection to your monitor. S-Video and composite video
• To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-987, you only need to choose one outputs are also provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs.
connection type. For more information about the video up conversion function ( page 14, 15).
• To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from either the coaxial
Monitor
or optical connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For
more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 47). H COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Y

PB

DVD player PR

H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT G

Y S VIDEO
IN
PB

PR
F
VIDEO
IN
I
HDMI I
OUT HDMI
IN

F
VIDEO
OUT

G
S VIDEO
OUT
• The AVR-987 is equipped with HDMI terminals, so it can be connected to a DVD player or monitor
using an HDMI cable.
A AUDIO OUT • The component video input and/or output terminals may be labelled differently on some monitors
L L L or video components. Check the owner’s manuals for other components for further information.
R R R • The COMPONENT MONITOR OUT-1 and the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT-2 can be used
simultaneously.
D • Audio signals are only output from the HDMI monitor out terminal when audio signals are input
OPTICAL
OUT to the HDMI input terminal.
• When connecting the AVR-987 and DVD player using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-987
C and monitor using an HDMI cable ( page 19).
COAXIAL
OUT

Audio signal flow is shown with white arrows, video signal flow is shown with gray arrows.

• The AVR-987 is equipped with another set of input terminals for a non-DVD video disc player
(such as laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc player). The above connection
guidelines for DVD also apply to the VDP input.

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<POWER> ENTER <SETUP MIC> Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions
• The AVR-987’s auto setup and room equalizer functions use the 2 About the main listening position (*M)
attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the The “main listening position” refers to either the center of the
room and automatically make the optimum settings. listening position or the position in which the user sits when
• The optimum listening environment at all listening positions in using the system alone. The distance to the speakers is
the home theater is achieved so multiple listeners can enjoy measured from this position.
listening at the same time.
As shown in Example q, as you make the measurements,
move the microphone successively to the different positions in
which the members of the family sit within the listening area q Connecting a microphone
surrounded by the speakers. For best results, make the
SYSTEM SETUP measurements at 6 locations.
<ON/STANDBY> DHFG Even if the home theater is only used by a small number of
people, as in Example w, more effective equalization can be
1 Connect the attached
<SETUP MIC>.
setup microphone to

achieved by taking the measurements in the area around the

listening position.
[OFF] [ON] • When the auto setup procedure is performed, one of the
following 3 correction curves can be selected for the room
equalizer function.
Audyssey: Sound receptor
The frequency response of all the speakers is adjusted to
achieve the optimum environment for the room’s acoustics.
Front:
This adjusts the characteristics of each speaker to the
characteristics of the front speakers.
2 Mount the setup microphone on a camera tripod,
etc., and set with the receptor pointing towards
Flat: the ceiling.
This the frequency response of all speakers flat. This mode is
optimum for playing multi-channel signal music.
DHFG
ENTER
• To make the sound field settings manually, see pages 56 ~ 59.
Microphone
Example: q Example: w

Place the setup microphone’s sound receptor at the height

of the ears in the listening position.
( : Measurement positions) Be sure that at the beginning, the measurement is started
with the microphone set up at the main listening position.
SYSTEM It is not possible to measure properly if there are any
SETUP obstacles between the speakers and microphone. Check
*M *M
that there are no obstacles.
ENTER DHFG
NOTE:
About the button names in this explanation • Once the settings are completed, disconnect the setup
< > : Buttons on the main unit microphone.
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure

w Before performing the Auto Setup e Perform the Auto Setup procedure r Assigning power amplifiers
procedure The surround back output can be assigned to the “Front” or
1 Press SYSTEM SETUP. “ZONE2” output.
1 Turn on your subwoofer. Press D H to select “Power Amp Assign”, then press
Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency
to the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can 2 Press D H to select “Auto Setup / Room EQ”,
then press ENTER. F G to set.
adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency.
Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn Surround Back:
this function off before performing the Auto Setup
procedure.
3 Press D H to select “Auto Setup”, then press
ENTER.
Assign to use as surround back speaker.
Front A, Front B:
The message “Connect Microphone” is displayed if no Assign to use the “Front A” (or “Front B”) speakers with bi-

2 Turn on your monitor. microphone is connected. If so, connect the auto setup
microphone.
amp connections.
ZONE2:
Assign to use as “ZONE2” speakers.
3 Press <POWER>. 1 When assigned to “Front”, skip the surround back channel
¢ ON: measurement.
The power indicator lights red. 2 During the auto setup procedure, test tones are not output
to “ZONE2”.
£ OFF:
The power turns off and the indicator is off.
3

4 Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON].

• The power indicator blinks green and the power turns on.

• “System Setup Menu” is not displayed when using

headphones. t Switching the front speaker

Press D H to select “Front Sp”, then press F G to

select the speaker.
Front A Front B
Front A+B

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y Preliminary measurements Cautions during measurements:

This procedure is used to automatically determine the

• Loud test tones are output during the measurements. Be
careful for example when small children are nearby.
4 Press D H to select “Calculate”, then press F.
• The speaker is analyzed.
background noise, whether or not speakers are connected, and • Proper measurements may not be possible if there are Once the calculations are completed, a screen for
the polarities of the connected speakers. obstacles between the speaker and the setup microphone. confirming the results of the measurements appears.
• During the measurements, do not stand between or near The amount of time required for the analysis depends on the

1 Press D H to select “Start”, then press F.

• The preliminary measurements start.
the speakers and setup microphone.
• To avoid influencing the measurements, turn off the power
number of speakers and the number of measuring points.
The greater the number of speakers and measuring points,
of air-conditioners or any other equipment producing sound the longer the time required.
in the room. Perform the measurements with the room as
2 Press D H to select “Speaker Detect Check”, then
press ENTER.
quiet as possible.
• Measurement is cancelled when VOLUME is operated while 1
the Auto Setup is performed. 2
3 Press ENTER again.

1 u Speaker measurements
2 With these measurements, the “Speaker Configuration”, h
“Distance”, “Channel Level”, “Crossover Frequency” and
“Room EQ” settings are analyzed automatically. The main
listening position is measured first, so leave the microphone 4
where it is.

h (Screen after initial measurement)

h (Press ENTER.)
1 Press D H to select “OK Start”, then press F.
• Measurements for the first point start.

h
2 Move the microphone to the second point and
press F.
h
• Measurements for the second point start.
Once the measurements are finished, the results of the
(After measurement measurements for the second point are displayed.
completed)

3 Perform step 2 repeatedly.

Measurements can be ended when there are 6 or less
(After completion of
measurement for first point)
measurement locations; however, to obtain better results,
measurements at 6 locations is recommended. NOTE:
• Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer
volume after making the measurements.

• If the results are not as expected or if an error message is

displayed, select “Retry” and perform the measurements again
( page 12).
• If the results of remeasurement are still not as expected or if an
error message is displayed, turn off the power switch and
check the speaker connections. Then start the measurements
again from the beginning.

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i Checking and storing the measurement Error messages

results An error message is displayed if the measurements could not be completed automatically due to the speaker layout, the measuring
The measurement results displayed at “u Speaker measurements” environment, etc. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again.
can be checked and stored in the memory. Be sure to turn off the AVR-987’s power before checking the speaker connections.

1 Press D H to select the item, then press ENTER. Example Cause

q The speakers required for producing
Measures
suitable • Check that the pertinent speakers are properly
Press ENTER to switch to the second screen. reproduction have not been detected. connected.

If multiple errors occur, press F G to check the

2 After
set.
checking, press ENTER, then press D H to contents.

Store:
All the settings are stored in the memory. w The speaker polarity is connected in reverse. • Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers.
• For some speakers, the screen below may be
If multiple errors occur, press F G to check the displayed even though the speakers are
Cancel:
contents. properly connected.
Cancel the auto setup settings.
If so, select “Skip0”.

3 When “Store” is selected:

Press F. e There is too much ambient noise in the room and the • Either turn off the power of the device that
• After the data is stored, the “Auto Setup / Room EQ” measurements cannot be made accurately. generated the noise during the measurements
screen appears automatically. or move the device away.
• Try again at a time when it is quieter.
r The sound level that is output from the speakers and/or • Check the placement and orientation of the
1 subwoofer is too low. loudspeakers.
• Adjust the subwoofer’s output level.

t The measurement microphone is not connected, or all • Connect the attached setup microphone to
of speakers have not been detected. <SETUP MIC>.
• Check the speaker connection.

• When measurements have been made using the measurement

microphone, speakers with a built-in filter such as subwoofers
might be set with a value that differs from the physical distance
because of the internal electrical delay.

NOTE:
• Do not turn off the power while the data is being stored.

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 Connecting Other Sources

NOTE:
Connecting Other Sources • Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections
have been completed.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating
Cable indications
instructions of the other components.
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left
with left, right with right).
• Do not bundle power cords together with speaker cables.
Audio cable Video cable
Doing so could result in humming or noise.
A Analog terminal (Stereo) F Video terminal

(White) L L
(Yellow)
(Red) R R

Pin-plug cable Video cable (75 Ω/ohms video pin-plug cable)

G S-Video terminal
B Analog terminal (Monaural, for subwoofer)

S-Video cable
Pin-plug cable
H Component video terminal
C Digital terminal (Coaxial)
(Green) (Y)
(Orange) (Blue) (PB/CB)
(Red) (PR/CR)
Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cable)
Component video cable
D Digital terminal (Optical) Audio and Video cable

I HDMI terminal

Optical cable (Optical fiber cable)

HDMI cable
E Speaker terminal
Signal direction

Audio signal
Speaker cable
IN OUT OUT IN

Video signal

IN OUT OUT IN

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The video conversion function Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the video
• Even if the formats of the video signals from the various players
convert settings
differ, the different formats can be converted and the signals
Input signals MONITOR OUT
output to the monitor from a single video output terminal. We Video convert
HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO
recommend outputting with the format offering the highest
E E E E E E E E
quality video signals possible.
E E E C VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
• With analog video signal connections, generally quality is higher
E E C E S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
in the order shown below.
E E C C S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
E C (1080p) E E E COMPONENT E E
The flow of the video signals. E C (480p ~ 720p) E E COMPONENT COMPONENT E E
E C (480i/576i) E E COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT
E C (1080p) E C VIDEO COMPONENT ✳1 VIDEO VIDEO
(HDMI E C (480p ~ 720p) E C COMPONENT ✳1 COMPONENT ✳1 E ✳3 VIDEO
(HDMI terminal)
terminal) E C (480i/576i) E C COMPONENT ✳1 COMPONENT ✳1 COMPONENT VIDEO
E C (1080p) C E S-VIDEO COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
E C (480p ~ 720p) C E COMPONENT ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
(Component Video (Component Video E C (480i/576i) C E COMPONENT ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
terminals) terminals) E C (1080p) C C COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
ON E C (480p ~ 720p) C C COMPONENT ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
(S-Video terminal) (S-Video terminal) E C (480i/576i) C C COMPONENT ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C E E E HDMI E E E
C E E C HDMI ✳1 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
(Video terminal) (Video terminal) C E C E HDMI ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C E C C HDMI ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
This unit’s input This unit’s output C C (Other than 480i/576i) E E HDMI COMPONENT E E
terminals terminals C C (480i/576i) E E HDMI COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT
C C (1080p) E C HDMI ✳1 COMPONENT ✳1 VIDEO VIDEO
: only MAIN ZONE 480i/576i C C (480p ~ 720p) E C HDMI ✳1 COMPONENT ✳1 E ✳3 VIDEO
C C (480i/576i) E C HDMI ✳1 COMPONENT ✳1 COMPONENT VIDEO
C C (Other than 480i/576i) C E HDMI ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C C (480i/576i) C E HDMI ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C C (Other than 480i/576i) C C HDMI ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C C (480i/576i) C C HDMI ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C : Signal input E : Not output
E : No signal ✳1 : On screen display superimposed on video signal and
480p ~ 720p : 480p/576p/1080i/720p output.
✳2 : On screen display superimposed on S-Video signal
and output.
✳3 : Video signals are output when the “Analog to HDMI
convert” is set to “OFF”.
• The MAIN ZONE video conversion function is compatible with the COMPONENT : On screen display only displayed for SYSTEM SETUP,
following format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and SURROUND PARAMETER and ON SCREEN buttons.
PAL-60. HDMI : The on screen display is displayed when the “Analog
• When SECAM signals of video input are up-converted, the signals are to HDMI convert” is set to “ON”.
output in PAL format from the S-Video terminal. : Video signals are not output when the “Analog to
• When the input signal is a component 480p, 576p,1080i or 720p signal, HDMI convert” is set to “OFF”.
the signal up-converted to HDMI is output with that resolution.
• When the input signal is a video, S-Video or component 480i or 576i
signals, the signal up-converted to HDMI is output according to the
setting made at “i/p Convert” under “HDMI Out Setup” ( page 51).
• Signals up-converted to HDMI are output to the HDMI monitor with the
resolution at which they are input. Note that resolutions of 1080p are not
handled.

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S-VIDEO Input signals MONITOR OUT The analog video to HDMI conversion
Video convert
MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO
E E E E E E E E
function
–
– E E E C E E E VIDEO • The AVR-987’s video up-conversion function lets you output
– E E C E E E S-VIDEO E analog video input signals (component – 480i/576i, 480p/576p,
Used E E C C E E S-VIDEO VIDEO ✳2 1080i or 720p; S-Video and composite video – 480i/576i) to the
Not used E E C C E E – VIDEO HDMI monitor output terminal.
– E C E E E COMPONENT E E • On the AVR-987, it is possible to convert 480i/576i component
– E C E C E COMPONENT ✳1 E VIDEO video, S-Video and composite video input signals to 480p/576p
– E C C E E COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO E format and output them from the HDMI monitor output
Used E C C C E COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO VIDEO ✳2 terminal.
Not used E C C C E COMPONENT ✳1 – VIDEO
OFF
– C E E E HDMI E E E
– C E E C HDMI E E VIDEO
– C E C E HDMI E S-VIDEO E • The resolutions with which the monitor is compatible can be
Used C E C C HDMI E S-VIDEO VIDEO ✳2 checked using the STATUS button on the main unit or the ON
Not used C E C C HDMI E – VIDEO SCREEN button on the remote control unit.
– C C E E HDMI COMPONENT E E • It is not possible to down-convert from HDMI input signals to
– C C E C HDMI COMPONENT ✳1 E VIDEO the component, S-Video or composite video monitor output
– C C C E HDMI COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO E terminals.
Used C C C C HDMI COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO VIDEO ✳2 • If you do not want to use the function for converting analog
Not used C C C C HDMI COMPONENT ✳1 – VIDEO video signals to HDMI signals, select “OFF” for “Analog to
C : Signal input E : Not output HDMI Convert” at “Setting the HDMI Out Setup”( page
E : No signal ✳1 : On screen display superimposed on video 51).
signal and output. • Video down conversion to the MAIN ZONE’s monitor output is
✳2 : On screen display superimposed on S-Video only possible when the component video input resolution is
signal and output. 480i (interlaced standard definition video – NTSC format, for
COMPONENT : On screen display only displayed for SYSTEM North America) or 576i (interlaced standard definition video –
SETUP, SURROUND PARAMETER and ON SCREEN
PAL format, for Europe and other countries).
buttons.
HDMI : The on screen display is displayed when the
• To set the video conversion function for the MAIN ZONE to
“Analog to HDMI convert” is set to “ON”. “OFF” ( page 50).

2 On screen display for component video outputs

and HDMI output
• When viewing component video signals or HDMI signals via
the AVR-987, the on screen display is displayed on the monitor
when the “System Setup” operations are performed and when
the remote control unit’s ON SCREEN button is operated.
• When only component video signals are input to the AVR-987,
the characters of the on screen display are not displayed over
the picture.

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals Connecting a TV tuner

[To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals] • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV tuner. S-Video and
• The AVR-987 is equipped with a function for converting analog video signals into HDMI signals. composite video outputs are also provided if your TV tuner does not have component video
You can do this by either a component or a video or a S-Video connection. inputs.
• Audio signals are not output from the HDMI monitor output terminal, so also make analog or • To connect the digital audio output from the TV tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or
digital audio connections. To play sound using digital audio connections, assign the digital terminal the optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial or the optical connection, it needs to be
(coaxial or optical) at “Setting the Digital In Assignment” ( page 47). assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 47).

Monitor TV tuner
I H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
HDMI
IN Y

PB

PR
DVD player
G
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO
Y OUT

PB
F
PR VIDEO
OUT

F
VIDEO A AUDIO OUT
OUT L
L L

R R R
G
S VIDEO
OUT

D
OPTICAL Connecting a DBS tuner
OUT
• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your DBS tuner. S-Video and
C composite video outputs are also provided.
COAXIAL
OUT • To connect the digital audio output from the DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial
or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For
A AUDIO OUT
more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 47).
L L L

R R R
DBS / BS Tuner

H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

PB

• When “OFF” is set at “i/p Convert” under “Setting the HDMI Out Setup”, use a monitor PR

compatible with input resolutions of 480i/576i. G

• If your monitor is not equipped with an HDMI terminal, connect the AVR-987 to the monitor using S VIDEO
OUT
the component video, S-Video, or composite video terminals.
F
VIDEO
OUT

A AUDIO OUT

L L L

R R R

D
OPTICAL
OUT

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals Connecting a CD player

• These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or
component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD-Audio player, or a multi- optical connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more
channel Super Audio CD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 47).
• The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player ( page 8).
• For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ( page 23). CD player
AUDIO OUT
A
DVD Audio-Video / L L L
Super Audio CD Player / R R R
External decoder
A 7.1ch AUDIO OUT D
FRONT OPTICAL
L L L OUT
R R R
C
COAXIAL
B OUT
CENTER

A SURROUND
BACK
L L L
R R R
Connecting a turntable
A
SURROUND
L L L Turntable
R R R (MM cartridge)

B
SUB-
WOOFER

A
• With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital L AUDIO OUT
signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog R

multi-channel output to the AVR-987’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD GND
player’s operating instructions.

Connecting a video camera or video game

• The phono input can accept signals from moving magnet (MM) and high output moving coil (MC)
Video camera / phono cartridges. If your turntable is equipped with a low output MC cartridge, you will need to
Video game use a separate MC head amplifier or step-up MC transformer.
F
VIDEO
OUT
NOTE:
A AUDIO OUT • If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected to the SIGNAL
L L L GND terminal, disconnect the ground wire.
R R R

D
OPTICAL
OUT

G
S VIDEO
OUT

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a DVD recorder Connecting a VCR

• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your DVD recorder. S-Video There are 2 sets of video deck (VCR) terminals, so 2 video decks can be connected for
and composite video outputs are also provided. If you choose to use the component video simultaneous recording or video copying.
connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Component Input Assignment
( page 50). Video deck
• If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital sources, such as a DVD recorder to an analog F
VIDEO
recorder such as a cassette deck, you will needs connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown OUT
below, in addition to the digital audio connections.
G
S VIDEO
DVD recorder OUT

H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT G

Y S VIDEO
IN
PB

PR
F
VIDEO
IN
G
S VIDEO
OUT A AUDIO IN

L L L
G
R R R
S VIDEO
IN

F A AUDIO OUT

VIDEO L L L
IN
R R R
F
VIDEO
OUT

A AUDIO OUT

L L L • When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source
R R R equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-987 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT terminal.
Example: VCR-2 IN → S-Video cable : VCR-2 OUT → S-Video cable
A AUDIO IN
VCR-2 IN → Video cable : VCR-2 OUT → Video cable
L L L

R R R

D
OPTICAL Connecting a tape deck
OUT

D
OPTICAL Tape deck
IN
AUDIO OUT
A
L L L

R R R

AUDIO IN
A
• When recording to a DVD recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback L L L

source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-987 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT R R R
terminal.
Example: VCR-1 IN → S-Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → S-Video cable
VCR-1 IN → Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → Video cable

NOTE:
• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on
the AVR-987’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal.

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder Input signals 2 Copyright Protection System

LINEAR PCM C To play back the digital video and audio of DVD-
If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorder to an Video and DVD-Audio through an HDMI/DVI-D
DVD-Video Dolby Digital C
analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs connection, both the connected player and
as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections.
DTS C
LINEAR PCM monitor are required to support a copyright
PACKED PCM protection system called HDCP (High-
CD recorder /
DVD-Audio
(with CPPM /
C bandwidth Digital Content Protection System).
MD recorder without CPPM) HDCP is copy protection technology that
AUDIO OUT comprises data encryption and authentication
A CD LINEAR PCM C
L of the partner equipment.
L L Multi area E The AVR-987 supports HDCP. Please see the
R R R Super Audio
CD
Stereo area E user’s manual of your video display for more
A AUDIO IN CD area C information about this.
L
L L
The AVR-987 is HDMI Ver. 1.1 compatible.
R R R

D
OPTICAL
OUT • If your digital monitor or DVD player only supports DVI-D, please obtain and use an HDMI-DVI
D conversion cable or adaptor, available from your dealer.
OPTICAL
IN
NOTE:
• The audio signals on the multi/stereo area of Super Audio CDs are not output. If the Super
Audio CD is a hybrid CD, only the audio signals in the CD area are output.
NOTE: • Use a compatible player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright protected by CPPM.
• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 4 OUT terminal on • Among the devices that support HDMI, some devices can control other devices via the HDMI
the AVR-987’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 4 IN terminal. terminal; however, the AVR-987 cannot be controlled by another device via the HDMI
terminal.
• The audio signals from the HDMI terminal (including the sampling frequency and bit length)
may be limited by the equipment that is connected.
Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals • The video signals are not output properly if a device not compatible with HDCP is used.
• When “OFF” is set at “i/p Convert” under “Setting the HDMI Out Setup”, use a monitor
• A simple 1-cable connection (using a commercially available cable) with a device having an HDMI compatible with input resolutions of 480i/576i.
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD- • The video signals input from the HDMI input terminals are output to the HDMI monitor with
Video and other sources, and the multi-channel sound of DVD-Audio and DVD-Video. their original resolution, so the image will not be displayed if the resolutions of the input signal
• To provide audio output from AVR-987’s audio output terminal, select “Amp” at the “HDMI In and the monitor being used are not matched. In this case, change the setting of the resolution
Assign”. on the source device (player) to one which the monitor can handle.
To provide audio output from the TV, select “TV” at the “HDMI In Assign” ( page 49, 50). • For stable signal transfer, we recommend using cables that are a maximum of 5 meters in
length.

Monitor
I 2 Connections with an HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable (adapter)
HDMI
IN • The HDMI video stream signals (video signals) are theoretically compatible with DVI-D. When
connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with DVI-D terminals, it is possible to connect using an
HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable, but depending on the combination of devices used the image
DVD player might not be output.
I • When using an HDMI/DVI-D conversion adapter, the image may not be output properly due to
HDMI poor contact with the connected cable, etc..
OUT

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the antenna terminals Connecting the XM terminal

An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. • AVR-987 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio® by connecting to the
XM Connect-and-PlayTM (sold separately) and subscribing the XM service.
AM loop antenna
Direction of broadcasting station (Supplied) • Plug the XM Connect-and-Play antenna into XM connector on the rear panel.
• Position the XM Connect-and-Play antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal.
For details, see “XM Satellite Radio” ( page 36, 37).
FM antenna When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Connect-and-Play
antenna.

XM Connect-and
75 Ω/ohms -Play Antenna
Coaxial cable

XM

FM indoor antenna
(Supplied)

NOTE:
• Keep the power supply cord unplugged until the XM Connect-and-Play antenna connection
AM outdoor antenna have been completed.
Ground

2 AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the 2. Insert the 3. Return the
Connect to the AM
lever. conductor. lever.
antenna terminals.
1 2
3

Remove the vinyl tie

and take out the Bend in the reverse Note to CATV system installer:
connection line. direction.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
4
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40
a. With the antenna of the NEC which provides guidelines for
on top any stable proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
surface.
that the cable ground shall be connected to
Mount the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
b. With the antenna NOTE:
attached to a wall.
• Do not connect 2 FM antennas
simultaneously.
Installation hole Mount on wall, etc. • Even if an external AM antenna is used, do
not disconnect the AM loop antenna.
• Make sure the AM loop antenna lead
terminals do not touch metal parts of the
panel.

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the iPod® Connecting the TRIGGER OUT jacks

When using an iPod, you must Connect the DENON original Control Dock for iPod and the DOCK
CONTROL jack on the AVR-987 with a mini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO and/or S-VIDEO Turn the DC 12 V voltage on and off for
terminal(s). the individual functions and surround
The diagram below shows an example of connections for when the iPod is assigned to the VDP modes.
terminal. For details, see “Setting the Trigger Out”
( page 55).
For instructions on assigning the iPod to a specific terminal, see iPod
“Setting the iPod Assignment” ( page 47).
For instructions on playing the iPod, see “Playing the iPod” (
page 39).

ASD-1R

Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals

A For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 40, 41).
R R

L L

AUDIO OUT ZONE2 out connections

G • If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out (fixed level) terminals can
be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time ( page 40).
S-VIDEO OUT

Input Output
+ +

• The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold separately.
AUX OUT

RC-616 RC-617
Extension terminal Infrared retransmitter Infrared sensor
for future use.
Connecting the RS-232C terminal Monitor
(ZONE2)
G
This is a control expansion terminal for S-VIDEO
IN
factory use only. Consult you dealer for
details. F
VIDEO
Perform the following operation before IN

using an external controller connected to

the RS-232C terminal:
1. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the Premain amplifier
(ZONE2)
main unit and set the unit to the A
operating mode. L L L
IN
2. Perform the operation to turn off the R R R
power from the external control.
3. Check that the product has been set
to the standby mode.
After checking the above, check the
connections of the external controller. • For the AUDIO output, use high quality pin-plug cables and wire in such a way that there is no
Operation is possible. humming or noise.
• For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’
operating instructions.

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

ZONE2 speaker out connections Connecting the PRE OUT terminals

• When the surround back’s power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power • Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of
Amp Assign” in the “System Setup Menu”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered
as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 54). loudspeakers.
• The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel.
to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel.
In this case, surround back speaker out can not be used for MAIN ZONE.
Power amplifier
B
Front speaker Front speaker CENTER
Subwoofer Center speaker (A) (B)
A SURROUND
BACK
Connection L L L
terminal for R R R
subwoofer
with built-in (L) (R) (L) (R)
A
amplifier. > < > < > < > < SURROUND
L L L
IN > <
R R R

B
SUB-
WOOFER

A
FRONT
L L L
R R R

Connecting the power supply cord

Power supply cord

(Supplied)
AC outlet
(wall)

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

(L) (R) (L) (R)

> < > < > < > <

Surround speaker ZONE2 Front speaker AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1A.))
ZONE2 The power to the outlet is turned on and
off in conjunction with the POWER switch
NOTE: on the main unit, and when the power is
• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete switched between on and standby from
connections will result in the generation of the remote control unit.
noise. No power is supplied from this outlet
• Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio when this unit’s power is at standby. Never
equipment. Never use it for hair driers, connect equipment whose total power
monitors or other electrical appliances. consumption exceeds 120 W (1A.).

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 Basic Operation

Basic Operation
Playing the input source
FUNCTION
SURROUND
PARAMETER 4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.
• The volume level is displayed on the master volume level

1 Use FUNCTION to select the input source you

want to play.
display.
The volume can be adjusted between the range of –80 ~ 0
To select the input source when ZONE2/REC SELECT, ~ 18 dB. Depending on the channel level settings and the
VIDEO SELECT or TUNING PRESET is selected, press different surround mode settings and when in the down-mix
<SOURCE> then operate <FUNCTION>. mode, it may not be possible to adjust the volume to 18 dB.

2 Press INPUT MODE.AUTO PCM DTS • Canceling the EXT. IN mode:

<SOURCE> INPUT MODE <EXT. IN> VOLUME EXT. IN ANALOG Press INPUT MODE or <ANALOG> to switch to the desired input
<ANALOG> mode.
Press <ANALOG> to select “ANALOG”, <EXT. IN> to select • To use the EXT. IN mode together with a picture, select the input
“EXT. IN”. source to which the video signal is connected first, then set the
AUTO (All auto mode): input mode.
The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-987’s • The “DIG.” indicator lights when digital signals are being input
properly. If the “DIG.” indicator does not light, check whether
FUNCTION surround mode is switched automatically. Can be selected for
sources for which the “Digital In Assign” ( page 47) is the “Digital In Assign” ( page 47) and connections are
made. correct.
The mode switches automatically to DTS/ Dolby Digital/ PCM.
The input switches to the analog input terminals is no digital NOTE:
signals are being input. • When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN),
VOLUME
the surround mode cannot be set.
PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) and
• In play modes other than the external input mode, the
DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode):
signals connected to these terminals cannot be played.
Played when the various signals are input. Noise may be
generated when a mode different from the input signal is set.
Cautions when playing DTS sources:
ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) and
• For DTS sources, be sure to connect the device to the digital
EXT. IN (External decoder input terminal selection mode):
input terminal and set “AUTO” or “DTS” for the input
The signals input to the various input terminals are played.
source. Noise will be generated if you play in the ANALOG
To lower the subwoofer channel level in the EXT. IN mode, or PCM mode.
FUNCTION press SURROUND PARAMETER and select “SW. ATT”. • When playing DTS signals in the “AUTO” mode, noise may
For some players the playback level of the SW channel may be generated when you first start playing and during
seen strong. If so, set to “ON”. searching. If so, play in the “DTS” mode.

SURROUND
PARAMETER
3 Start playback on the selected component.
For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual.
INPUT MODE

About the button names in this explanation

< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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Basic Operation Basic Operation

<STATUS> Selecting the room equalizer mode Switching the front speakers
PURE DIRECT <DIMMER> ROOM EQ The room equalizer function offers 3 correction curves:
“Audyssey”, “Front” and “Flat”. These modes can be selected Press [SPEAKER].
after performing the auto setup procedure.
FRONT A FRONT B
FRONT A+B
Press ROOM EQ.
OFF Audyssey Front Flat Manual

• The “MultEQ XT” indicator lights green when “Audyssey” is Checking the currently playing program
selected, red when “Front” or “Flat” is selected. source, etc.
DIRECT/STEREO The indicator lights red if the speaker settings are changed
<PHONES> SURROUND after the auto setup measurements have been made ( 2 On screen display
PARAMETER page 56 ~ 59).
Audyssey, Front, Flat: Press [ON SCREEN].
See page 60. • The current program source and various settings are
displayed on the monitor screen.
Manual:
Selects the setting value that was set in the Manual Equalizer
Setup ( page 53, 54).
2 Front panel display

Press <STATUS>.
• The current program source and various settings are indicated
Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) on the display.

Press [MUTING].
[MUTING]
You can adjust the muting level ( page 55).
Switching the brightness of the display
[ON SCREEN] ROOM EQ
[SPEAKER] Press <DIMMER>.
• Canceling MUTING mode:
The brightness of the display can be adjusted in 3 steps. The
To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the
display can also be turned off.
volume.

Listening over headphones

DIRECT/ PURE DIRECT
STEREO Connect the headphones to <PHONES>.
SURROUND
PARAMETER • No sound is produced from the speakers automatically.

NOTE:
About the button names in this explanation • To prevent hearing loss, be careful not to raise the volume
< > : Buttons on the main unit level excessively when using headphones.
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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Basic Operation Basic Operation

Using the surround modes Sources recorded in stereo Selecting the play mode
Sources recorded in monaural (PURE DIRECT / DIRECT / STEREO)
Types of surround modes and their features PURE DIRECT The AVR-987 is equipped with 3 2-channel playback modes
The AVR-987 is equipped with many surround modes. We • Use this mode to play analog input music sources with exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes.
recommend using the surround modes as described below in extremely high quality.
order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal 2 PURE DIRECT mode
source. DIRECT / STEREO
This mode reproduces the sound with extremely high quality.
• Effective for achieving pure playback.
is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround mode. The audio signals do not pass through the tone circuits, etc., and
• If there is no need for tone control or distribution of
the display and surrounding circuits that could affect the audio
the low frequencies in function of the speaker
signals are turned “OFF”.
Sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the
best sound quality.
DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PLIIx* ( page 26)
Press PURE DIRECT.
• This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in DENON Original Surround Modes ( page 32, 33)
Dolby Digital EX. • Select these for 7.1-channel playback with sources
recorded in stereo or monaural. 2 DIRECT mode
• The effects are different for each of the surround This mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio
Sources recorded in DTS-ES modes. Select the one most suited for the source signals are transmitted directly, without passing through the tone
being used. circuits, etc.
DTS-ES DSCRT 6.1 / MTRX 6.1, +PLIIx*
( page 26)
• This is the optimum mode for playing sources DTS NEO:6 ( page 28) Press DIRECT/STEREO to select “DIRECT”.
recorded in DTS-ES. • This is a surround mode for playing 6.1- or 7.1-channel
stereo sources developed by Digital Theater Systems. DIRECT STEREO
• One of 2 playing modes, MUSIC (for music sources)
When press SURROUND PARAMETER:
Dolby Digital or DTS Surround (5.1 ch sources) or CINEMA (for movie sources), can be selected
The subwoofer output can be controlled directly.
2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround according to your preferences.

WIDE SCREEN ( page 32, 33) DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx* ( page 27)
• Effective for 2-channel sources recorded in Dolby
2 STEREO mode
• Developed by Dolby Laboratories, this surround mode Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound.
Surround or for 7.1-channel playback with 5.1-channel provides 7.1-channel surround sound with
sources. conventional stereo (2-channel) sources.
• Select CINEMA mode for movie surround Press DIRECT/STEREO to select “STEREO”.
DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx* / soundtracks, MUSIC for music sources, and GAME
DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 / DTS+PLIIx* / for 2-channel game box audio sources.
DTS+NEO:6 ( page 26)
• This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel or 7.1- • The system setup function cannot be used when the PURE
channel music. DIRECT mode is set. To use the system setup function, cancel
• For Dolby Surround recording sources, Dolby Pro • Surround modes marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be used the PURE DIRECT mode.
Logic II playback is conducted. when the surround back speaker is set to “NONE”. • If the HDMI input terminal is selected, video outputs are output
• The “+PLIIx Cinema” mode cannot be selected when only one in the PURE DIRECT mode.
surround back speaker is being used. • The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE
DIRECT mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.

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Basic Operation Basic Operation

ENTER SURROUND <STATUS> Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS

TONE:
STANDARD PARAMETER Surround mode (only with digital input) Adjust the tone control.
Can be set in surround modes other than direct mode.

1 Select an input source for which digital (COAXIAL,

OPTICAL etc.) is set ( page 47 or 49 ~ 50).
Can be set separately for the different surround modes.
(Adjusted together for the Dolby/DTS SURROUND
modes.)

2 Press INPUT MODE to select “AUTO”. SB CH OUT:

Select the play mode or surround back channel playback
method.

3 Press STANDARD to select “STANDARD”. (1) For multi-channel sources

• SB OFF (OFF):
INPUT MODE <SURROUND BACK> Not played.
DHFG 4 Play
mark.
a program source with the , • NON MTRX:
Surround channel signal played.
•“ ” or “ ” lights, depending on the source. • MTRX ON:
Surround channel signal played with digital matrix processing.

5 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. • ES MTRX:

DTS signal played with digital matrix processing.
The surround back channel can be switched on and off using • ES DSCRT:
<SURROUND BACK>. Signal included in DTS-ES discrete 6.1-channel sources
played.

6 set.
Press D H to select the item, then press F G to • PLIIx CINEMA:
Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode, surround back
signal played.
CINEMA EQ.: Set the surround back speaker to “2spkrs” at “Speaker
Use this if movie dialogues sound harsh to lower the treble Configuration” ( page 56, 57)
sound.
Effective source / mode • PLIIx MUSIC:
Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Digital / Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, surround back
DHFG
DTS Surround / DTS NEO:6 / WIDE SCREEN signal played.
ENTER Set the surround back speaker to “1spkr” or “2spkrs” at
D.COMP.: “Speaker Configuration” ( page 56, 57)
The dynamic range is compressed. Select one of 4 modes:
“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HI” (high). (2) For 2-channel sources
Effective source / mode • OFF: Not played.
Dolby Digital / • ON: Surround channel signal played.
DTS (For DTS sources, only displayed for compatible Can also be operated using <SURROUND BACK>.
software.)
STANDARD LFE:
To play the various types of software properly, we
5
SURROUND recommend setting to the values shown below.
DHFG PARAMETER • To play Dolby Digital software: “0 dB”
INPUT MODE • To play DTS movie software: “0 dB”
ENTER • To play DTS music software: “–10 dB”

Example: Dolby Digital Example: DTS

About the button names in this explanation
< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic

AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode):
• ON: II) mode 5 When “MUSIC” is selected:
Press D H to select the item, then press F G to
When software including Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES 6.1- It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals set.
channel identification signals is played, 6.1-channel playback (2-channels) in the surround mode.
is performed automatically. The surround mode is set This mode is optimal for playing program sources recorded in PANORAMA:
according to the program source being played. The “SB CH Dolby Surround. This is effective when the surround effect seems weak.
OUT” parameter on the surround parameters screen cannot
be selected. DIMENSION:
• OFF:
Not detected automatically. The surround mode can be
1 Press STANDARD to select “DOLBY PLIIx”. This shifts the center of the sound field image to the front or
surround side. This compensates for when the sound field
DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 image seems unbalanced. (0 to 6, default : 3)
selected freely.
Example: When playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag) CENTER WIDTH:
q When “AFDM” is “ON”, the “DOLBY DIGITAL + PLIIx
CINEMA” mode is set automatically.
2 Play a program source. A natural expansion to the front can be achieved by adjusting
the center signal’s output balance between the center and
w To play in the Dolby Digital EX mode, set “AFDM” to “OFF” front channels. (0 to 7, default : 3)
and select “MTRX ON” at “SB CH OUT”. 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.
4 Press F G to select the play mode. 6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
CINEMA: 3
This mode is suited for playing movie sources recorded in
Dolby Surround and general sources recorded in stereo.
MUSIC: 4
Example: q Example: w
This mode is suited for playing stereo music signals in the
Some discs recorded in Dolby Digital EX do not include EX surround mode. With music signals, the sound field
flag. If the playing mode does not switch automatically
when the AFDM turns “ON” during playback, manually set
expansion differs according to the type of music, the 5
recording conditions (live/studio), etc.. Because of this, the
“SB CH OUT” to “PLIIx Cinema” or “MTRX ON”. MUSIC mode offers a number of optional parameters for
further adjusting the sound field.

7 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER. GAME:

This mode is optimum for games. The GAME mode can only
be used for 2-channel audio sources. (When “MUSIC” is selected)
PL: h
This mode is compatible with conventional Dolby Pro Logic
• Select “Default Yes” and press F to reset all the settings.
sources.

2 Dialog normalization function Optional parameters can only be set in the MUSIC mode.
This operates automatically when playing Dolby Digital sources. Select “OPTIONS”, then press F.
This is a function for automatically correcting the standard signal Press ENTER to return to the previous screen.
level for different program sources. The correction value can be
checked by pressing <STATUS>. (When “OPTIONS” is selected)

Dial.Norm
Offset -4dB

The numbers are the correction value when corrected

to the standard level.

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Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode Checking the input signals

ENTER SURROUND
STANDARD PARAMETER It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals
(2-channels) in the surround mode.
1 Press [ON SCREEN].
Room EQ:
1 Press STANDARD to select “DTS NEO:6”. Displays the type of equalizer currently set.
DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 SIGNAL:
Displays the type of input signal.

2 Play a program source. fs:

Displays the input signal’s sampling frequency.
FORMAT:
DHFG 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. Displays the input signal’s number of channels (front /
surround / LFE on/off).
“SURROUND” is displayed for 2-channel signal sources
4 Press F G to select the play mode. recorded in Dolby Surround.
OFFSET:
CINEMA: Displays the dialog normalization offset value.
This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is
FLAG:
performed with emphasis on separation performance to
“MATRIX” is displayed if the input signal has undergone
achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with
matrix processing, “DISCRETE” is displayed if the input signal
6.1-channel sources.
has undergone discrete processing.
MUSIC:
This mode is suited mainly for playing music.
2 Press [ON SCREEN] again.
• OSD-1 : Input signal

5 When “MUSIC” is selected:

Press D H to select “CNTR. IMAGE” , then press
OSD-2
OSD-3
:
:
HDMI monitor information
Input/output settings
F G to set. OSD-4 : Auto surround mode
OSD-5 ~ 7 : USER MODE 1 ~ 3
DHFG
[ON SCREEN] CNTR. IMAGE: OSD-8 ~ 14 : Tuner preset stations
ENTER The expansion of the center channel can be adjusted. (0.0 to
1.0, default : 0.3) 1

6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

3
STANDARD
5 Example: Dolby Digital Example: DTS

SURROUND
PARAMETER • “OSD-1” “FLAG” is not displayed if there is no FLAG
DHFG identification signal in the input signal.
ENTER • OSD-2:
The monitor’s resolution is displayed when an HDMI monitor is
(When “MUSIC” is selected)
connected to the AVR-987.
About the button names in this explanation
• OSD-4:
< > : Buttons on the main unit
This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to “ON”
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
( page 23) and the input mode is set to “AUTO”.
Button name only :
It is not displayed when the input mode is set to “ANALOG” or
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
“EXT. IN”.
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Surround modes and parameters

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)
Dolby NEO:6
PRO LOGIC II/IIx MUSIC MODE EXT. IN
Surround Mode SURROUND Digital MUSIC
FRONT SURROUND SUB- D. COMP LFE AFDM SB CH TONE ROOM EFFECT SUBWOOFER only only
CENTER BACK CINEMA EQ. MODE DELAY TIME MODE only
L/R L/R WOOFER *1 *2 *1 OUT CONTROL SIZE LEVEL ON/OFF
L/R NIGHT CENTER CENTER
mode PANORAMA DIMENSION SW ATT
WIDTH IMAGE
PURE DIRECT, DIRECT C E E E B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E E E E E E E C (OFF) E C E E E E E
MULTI CH DIRECT C B B B B E C (0 dB) C (ON) C E E E E E E E E E E E E E
STEREO C E E E B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E E C (0 dB) E E E E C (OFF) E E E E E E E
EXT. IN C B B B B E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C
MULTI CH IN C B B B B E C (0 dB) C (ON) C C (0 dB) E E E E E E E E E E E E
WIDE SCREEN C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E C C (0 dB) C (OFF) E E C (ON, 10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx C B B B B C (OFF) E E C C (0 dB) C (NOTE3) C (CINEMA) E E C (OFF) E E C (OFF) C (3) C (3) E E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II C B B E B C (OFF) E E C C (0 dB) C (NOTE4) C (CINEMA) E E C (OFF) E E C (OFF) C (3) C (3) E E
DTS NEO:6 C B B B B C (OFF) E E C C (0 dB) C (NOTE3) C (CINEMA) E E C (OFF) E E E E E C (0.3) E
DOLBY DIGITAL C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (ON) C C (0 dB) C (OFF) E E E C (OFF) E E E E E E E
DTS SURROUND C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (ON) C C (0 dB) C (OFF) E E E E E E E E E E E
7CH STEREO C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E C C (0 dB) E E E E C (OFF) E E E E E E E
SUPER STADIUM C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E C C (NOTE1) E E C (Medium) C (10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
ROCK ARENA C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E C C (NOTE2) E E C (Medium) C (10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
JAZZ CLUB C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E C C (0 dB) E E C (Medium) C (10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
CLASSIC CONCERT C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E C C (0 dB) E E C (Medium) C (10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
MONO MOVIE C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E C C (0 dB) E E C (Medium) C (10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
VIDEO GAME C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E C C (0 dB) E E C (Medium) C (10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
MATRIX C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E C C (0 dB) E E E E C (OFF) C (30 msec) E E E E E E
VIRTUAL C E E E B C (OFF) C (0 dB) E E C (0 dB) E E E E C (OFF) E E E E E E E
C : Signal C : Adjustable C : Signal C : Adjustable
E : No signal E : Not adjustable E : No signal E : Not adjustable
B : Turned on or off by speaker NOTE1 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 0 dB
configuration setting NOTE2 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB
NOTE3 : This parameter is available when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA”.
NOTE4 : This parameter is available when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA” or “PL”.
*1: When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.
*2: When playing Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD.

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2 Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals

Button Input signals
DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO
LINEAR DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD-
Surround Mode Note ANALOG DTS ES DSCRT DTS ES MTRX DTS DTS DOLBY DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio 176.4/
PCM EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL Audio
(With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1ch) 96/24 (With Flag) (multi ch) 192kHz
(With no Flag) (5.1ch) (3, 4, 5ch) (2ch) (2ch)
STANDARD
DTS SURROUND
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 *1 E E 4 B E E E E E E E E E E E
DTS ES MTRX6.1 *1 E E E 4 B E E E E E E E E E E
DTS SURROUND E E C C 4 E E E E E E E E E
DTS 96/24 E E E E E 4 E E E E E E E E
DTS + PLIIx CINEMA *2 E E C C C C E E E E E E E E
DTS + PLIIx MUSIC *1 E E C C C C E E E E E E E E
DTS + NEO:6 *1 E E E C C C E E E E E E E E
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL EX *1 E E E E E E C C C C E E E E
DOLBY DIGITAL E E E E E E C 4 4 4 E E E E
DOLBY DIGITAL+PL IIx CINEMA *2 E E E E E E 4 B C C C E E E E
DOLBY DIGITAL+PL IIx MUSIC *1 E E E E E E C C C C E E E E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx CINEMA C C E E E E E E E E 4 E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx GAME C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II CINEMA C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II GAME C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
MULTI CH IN
MULTI CH IN E E E E E E E E E E E 4 E E
MULTI IN + PLIIx CINEMA *2 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
MULTI IN + PLIIx MUSIC *1 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
4: Mode selectable in default status
B: Mode fixed when AFDM is “ON”
C: Selectable mode
E: Non-selectable mode

NOTE :
*1: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”.
*2: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.

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Button Input signals
DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO
LINEAR DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD-
Surround Mode Note ANALOG DTS ES DSCRT DTS ES MTRX DTS DTS DOLBY DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio 176.4/
PCM EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL Audio
(With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1ch) 96/24 (With Flag) (multi ch) 192kHz
(With no Flag) (5.1ch) (3, 4, 5ch) (2ch) (2ch)
DIRECT
DIRECT C C C C C C C C C C C E C C
MULTI CH DIRECT E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
M DIRECT + PLIIx CINEMA *2 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
M DIRECT + PLIIx MUSIC *1 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECT C C C C C C C C C C C E C C
MULTI CH PURE DIRECT E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
M PURE D + PLIIx CINEMA *2 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
M PURE D + PLIIx MUSIC *1 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
DSP SIMULATION
7CH STEREO *3 C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
WIDE SCREEN C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
SUPER STADIUM C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
ROCK ARENA C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
JAZZ CLUB C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
CLASSIC CONCERT C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
MONO MOVIE C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
VIDEO GAME C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
MATRIX C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
VIRTUAL C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
STEREO
STEREO 4 4 C C C C C C C C C C 4 4
4 : Mode selectable in default status
C : Selectable mode
E : Non-selectable mode

NOTE :
*1: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”.
*2: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.
*3: If the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.

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Using the DENON original surround modes

The AVR-987 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound
fields artificially. One of 10 surround modes can be selected according to the program source and parameters can be further adjusted
to achieve even more realistic sound fields.

Types of surround modes and their features

This mode lets you enjoy stereo sound with 7 speakers. The front L (R) channel signals are played from the
7CH STEREO
surround and surround back L (R) channels and only the in-phase component of the L and R channels is
(NOTE 1)
played on the center channel.
This mode recreates the atmosphere of watching a movie in a theater with a large screen. In this mode, all
WIDE SCREEN
sources are played in the 7.1-channel mode.

SUPER STADIUM This mode recreates the atmosphere of watching a game of baseball, soccer or other sport in a stadium.

ROCK ARENA This mode recreates the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena.

This mode recreates the atmosphere of a live concert in a club with low ceilings, hard walls and the artist
JAZZ CLUB
just in front of you.

CLASSIC CONCERT This mode recreates the atmosphere of a concert hall with rich reverberations.

MONO MOVIE
This mode recreates the atmosphere of an expansive sound field for movie sources recorded in monaural.
(NOTE 2)

VIDEO GAME This mode provides a rich sense of presence for video games.

MATRIX This mode recreates music sources recorded in stereo with an enhanced sense of expansion.

VIRTUAL This mode can be used to enjoy surround sound with only front speakers or when using headphones.

NOTE 1: “5CH STEREO” is displayed when “SB CH OUT” is set to “OFF”.

NOTE 2: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right),
so input signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.)
obtain a “Y” adapter cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs.

• Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable. In this case, try other surround modes,
without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes.

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DSP SURROUND Selecting the DSP surround simulation

EFFECT LEVEL:
SIMULATION ENTER PARAMETER Adjust the strength of the surround effect.
1 Press [DSP SIMULATION]. DELAY TIME: (MATRIX mode only)
Adjust the delay time between “0 ms” and “300 ms”.
7CH STEREO WIDE SCREEN SUPER STADIUM

VIRTUAL ROCK ARENA

MATRIX JAZZ CLUB

4 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE CLASSIC CONCERT

The 7CH STEREO mode can be selected directly by • Select “Default Yes” and press F to reset all the settings.
<7CH STEREO> pressing <7CH STEREO>.
DHFG <SURROUND BACK>

2 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.

3 set.
Press D H to select the item, then press F G to

EFFECT: (WIDE SCREEN mode only)

Effect signals with the multi-surround speaker effects are
DHFG played. When set to “OFF”, the SL/ SR channels are played
from the SBL/ SBR channels, respectively.
ENTER
LEVEL: (WIDE SCREEN mode only)
Adjust the strength of effect signals “1” to “15”.
SB CH OUT
• ON:
Surround back channel played.
• OFF:
Surround back channel not played.
This operation can also be performed using <SURROUND
BACK>.
DSP SIMULATION
SURROUND ROOM SIZE:
DHFG PARAMETER Adjust the imaginary size of the recreated sound field space.
ENTER (Does not express size of room in which played.)
There are 5 parameters: “small”, “med.s”, “medium”,
“med.l” and “large”.
About the button names in this explanation
< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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<FUNCTION> Setting the tone control 2 When you do not want to adjust the tone
CH SEL/ SURROUND
ENTER PARAMETER Adjust the bass and treble to suit your tastes.
Either press <TONE DEFEAT> or set “Tone Defeat”
to “ON” at step 3 in “Adjusting the tone”.
2 Adjusting the tone

1 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. Adjusting the speaker volume

2 Press D H to select “TONE”, then press F. 1 Press CH SEL/ENTER.

In the direct mode, “TONE” cannot be selected.
<TONE DEFEAT>
DHFG
3 Press G to select “OFF”. “SB” when surround back
speaker set to “1spkr”.
Not displayed when

[SHIFT] [CHANNEL]
4 Press D H to select “Bass” or “Treble”, then press
F G to set the level.
“None” set.

Can be adjusted within the range of –6 dB to +6 dB.

2 Press D H or CH SEL/ENTER to select the
speaker.
5 Press ENTER. The settable speaker switches each time this button is
pressed.
6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
3 Press F G to adjust the volume.
1 Can be adjusted within the range of –12 dB to +12 dB.

DHFG
CH SEL/ENTER 2

[TUNER]

3
[TUNING]
[MODE] SURROUND
[BAND] PARAMETER
[MEMORY] ENTER
DHFG

About the button names in this explanation

< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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Using the fader function Listening to the radio Preset memory

With this function, the volume of all the front side speakers or all Check that the remote control unit is set to “AMP”.
the rear side speakers can be adjusted (attenuated) at once.
Auto tuning
1 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning”
operation to tune in the station to be preset in the
memory.
1 Press CH SEL/ENTER. Either turn <FUNCTION> or press [TUNER] to
1 select “TUNER”. 2 Press [MEMORY].
2 Press D H or CH SEL/ENTER to select “Fader”.
2 Press [BAND] to select “AM”, “FM” or “XM”. 3 (APressto G).
[SHIFT] to select the desired memory block
3 Press F to attenuate the volume of all the front
side speakers, G to attenuate the volume of all the
When listening to the XM Satellite Radio ( page 36, 37).

rear side speakers.

3 Press [MODE] to set the auto tuning mode.
• The “AUTO” indicator lights.
4 channel
Press [CHANNEL] to select the desired preset
(1 to 8).
The fader function does not affect the subwoofer.
It is possible to adjust so that the volume of the speaker
whose volume is the lowest is –12 dB.
4 Press [TUNING].
• Automatic searching begins.
5 Press [MEMORY] again.
• Store the station in the preset memory.

2
3
• To preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to 5.
• If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the
A total of 56 broadcast stations can be preset — 8 stations
“Manual tuning” operation.
(channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to G.
• The memory block can also be selected by pressing [SHIFT].

Manual tuning

Either turn <FUNCTION> or press [TUNER] to

1 select “TUNER”.

2 Press [BAND] to select “AM”, “FM” or “XM”.

When listening to the XM Satellite Radio ( page 36, 37).

3 Press [MODE] to set the manual tuning mode.

Check that the display’s “AUTO” indicator turns off.

4 Press [TUNING] to tune in the desired station.

The frequency changes continuously when the button is
held in.

• When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are

received in monaural and the “STEREO” indicator turns off.

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Checking the preset stations XM Satellite Radio

<FUNCTION> <STATUS> AVR-987 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM
Press [ON SCREEN] repeatedly until the “Tuner Satellite Radio® by connecting to the XM Connect-and-PlayTM
Preset Stations” screen appears on the OSD. (sold separately) and subscribing the XM service.

2 Introducing XM Satellite Radio

There’s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM.
XM Satellite Radio. Select from over 150 channels of music,
news, sports, comedy, talk, and entertainment. Coast-to-coast
coverage. Digital quality sound. With all music channels 100%
commercial free.
<TUNING PRESET> DHFG Questions?: Visit www.xmradio.com.

2 How to Subscribe
Recalling preset stations Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at
www.xmradio.com or by calling XM’s Listener Care at (800) 967-
2 Main unit 2346.
[SHIFT] [CHANNEL] Customers should have their Radio ID and credit card ready. The

1 Press <TUNING PRESET>. Radio ID can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio.

<FUNCTION> and select the desired preset 2 A Warning Against Reverse Engineering
2 Turn
channel.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse
engineer, or manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers
compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system.
Furthermore, the AMBE® voice compression software included
2 Remote control unit in this product is protected by intellectual property rights
including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital
DHFG
[ON SCREEN]
1 Press [SHIFT] to select the memory block. Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this or any other software
contained in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting
to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the

2 Press [CHANNEL] to select the desired preset

channel.
object code, or in any other way convert the object code into
human-readable form. The software is licensed solely for use
within this product.

[TUNER] Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold

separately. Premium Channel available at additional monthly
cost.
Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-
time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer
[TUNING] only.
All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions
[BAND] DHFG subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com.
Only available in the 48 contiguous United States. ©2005 XM
Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
About the button names in this explanation
< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID Channel selection

• “LOADING” is displayed while receiving the channel or
Either turn <FUNCTION> or press [TUNER] to
1 Either turn <FUNCTION> or press [TUNER] to
select “TUNER”.
1 select “TUNER”.
information.
• “UPDATING” is displayed while updating encryption code.
• When the selected channel is not available, “XM– – –” is
displayed.
2 Press [BAND] to select “XM”. 2 Press [BAND] to select “XM”.
3
• Information on the artist name, song title, category and signal
level can be checked using <STATUS>.
Channel number • The XM Satellite Radio channels can be preset in the same way
3 Press <STATUS> until “SIGNAL” is displayed.
• The display changes as shown below according to the XM040 DeepTrks Channel name
as AM/FM band ( page 35).

receiving condition. Song title/Artist name

Display Condition
GOOD Signal strength is good 3 Press [TUNING] to reach the desired channel.
MARGINAL Signal strength is marginal The channel changes continuously when you press and hold
[TUNING].
WEAK Signal strength is poor When the artist name and song title are received, they are
NO Loss of the signal displayed.

4 Adjust the antenna location

“SIGNAL:GOOD” is displayed.
until
Category search
<STATUS> until
5 Press
(ex.XM001) is displayed.
the XM channel
1 Press F G in the XM mode.
• The current category name is displayed.

6 Press [TUNING –] to select channel 0 (XM000). XM040 DeepTrks

CATEGORY SEARCH

XM000 RADIO ID
Radio ID
XM040 DeepTrks
CAT: Rock Channel Category

F G to select the category, and press D H

2 Press
to select the channel within the selected category.

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<ON/STANDBY> NIGHT <STATUS> Advanced Operation

<FUNCTION> ENTER

Night mode Combining the currently playing sound with

The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources.
the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)
The dialogues are easier to hear at night and when listening with
the volume low.
Press <VIDEO SELECT>, turn <FUNCTION> until the
desired image appears on the display.
Press NIGHT.
• The “NIGHT” indicator lights.

<VIDEO SELECT> USER MODE

• To cancel, press <VIDEO SELECT> and turn <FUNCTION> to select
DHFG “SOURCE”.
• Canceling night mode: • The video source selected with the video select function is
Press NIGHT again. stored in the memory for the different input sources.
• When the night mode is set to “ON”, the “D.COMP” surround • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals.
parameter can not be selected. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal
USER MODE of another function cannot be selected for the HDMI video
output.

User mode function

The AVR-987 is equipped with a function for storing the selected
Personal memory plus function
input source, the auto surround mode and input mode in the
memory and selecting these settings when you want to use The surround mode last selected and the input mode setting are
them. stored individually for the different input sources.
The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback
NIGHT 2 Storing the settings in the memory level balance for the different output channels are memorized
DHFG for each surround mode.
ENTER
1 Theq Currently
following are stored in the memory:
set input source
w Currently set surround mode
e Currently set input mode

2 Press and hold USER MODE.

Press and hold in until the selected user mode indicator
lights.
[MODE]

[MEMORY] ENTER 2 Calling the settings out

DHFG
Press USER MODE at which the settings you want to
About the button names in this explanation call out are stored.
< > : Buttons on the main unit • The selected user mode display lights.
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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Playing the iPod® Listening to music

The music recorded on the iPod can be played when using a • When <STATUS> is pressed during playback, the front panel
DENON original Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R). The iPod can be
controlled using the buttons on the main unit and the remote
1 Press D H to select the music file, then press
ENTER or G.
display switches between the title name, artist name and
album name.
control unit. • Depending on the iPod’s software version, it may not be
Press F to return to the music menu screen. possible to operate the iPod from the AVR-987. Use the latest
version of the software. Information on the latest version of the
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. 2 Press ENTER or G.
• Playback starts.
software can be obtained on the Apple Computer website.
• If you do not want the on screen display to be displayed while
playing the iPod, set “Function/Mode Status” at “Setting the
With the iPod, non-copyrighted contents and contents that Pause: On Screen Display” to “OFF” ( page 52).
may be legally reproduced or played may be reproduced and Press ENTER during playback. • With the AVR-987 it is possible to display folder names and file
played by individuals for their personal use. Violating Press again to resume. names on the screen like titles. The AVR-987 can display up to
copyrights is prohibited by law. 64 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters and small
Manual search:
letters. A “?” mark is displayed in place of non-compatible
Press and hold in D H during playback.
1 Connect the AVR-987 and iPod using the DENON
original Control Dock for iPod ( page 21).
• D : Fast reverse
• H : Fast forward
characters.

Track search: Viewing still pictures and videos

2 Assign the input terminal at “Setting the iPod
Assignment” ( page 47).
Press D H during playback.
• D : Move to beginning of previous track
(only for iPods equipped with the slideshow /
• H : Move to beginning of next track video function)

3 Use FUNCTION to select the function assigned in

step 2.
Stop:
Press ENTER for at least 2 seconds during playback.
Use this procedure to view photo and video data stored on the
iPod on a monitor.

Repeat play:
Press [MODE].
The mode switches as follows each time [MODE] is pressed.
1 Press [MODE] for at least 2 seconds to switch
from the Browse mode to the Remote mode.
• RPT One: Single track repeat • “Remote iPod” is displayed on the AVR-987’s display.
• RPT All : All track repeat
Shuffle play:
Press [MEMORY].
2 “Photos”
Watching the iPod’s screen, press D H to select
or “Video”, then press ENTER or G.
(iPod screen)
The mode switches as follows each time [MEMORY] is • The iPod’s photo and video data are displayed on the
If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be pressed. monitor.
properly connected. Check the connections and settings. • SFL Songs : Single track shuffle
• SFL Albums: Album shuffle

The mode switches between the Browse mode and the

• To output photo or video data recorded on the iPod to the
Remote mode if [MODE] is pressed for at least 2 seconds.
• The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R monitor, the iPod’s “TV Out” setting (under “Video Settings”)
In the Remote mode, only D H F G and ENTER can be used.
sold separately. must be set to “ON”.
For details, refer to the iPod’s operating instructions.
NOTE:
• DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss or
damage of data on an iPod occurring when the iPod is used Disconnecting the iPod
connected to the AVR-987.
• Some of the functions may not operate, depending on the Press <ON/STANDBY> and set the AVR-987’s power
type of iPod and the software version.
to the standby mode.
The iPod can be disconnected after switching to a function
other than the one to which the iPod input is assigned.

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Multi zone music entertainment system Multi-zone playback using the SPEAKER terminals
• When the outputs of the ZONE2 output terminals are wired and connected to power amplifiers 2 When using the SURROUND BACK amplifier as the ZONE2 output
installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the MAIN ZONE in When the surround back’s power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power
which this unit and the playback devices are installed. (Refer to ZONE2 on the diagram below.) Amp Assign” in the “System Setup Menu”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as
• Settings can be made at “Power Amp Assign” in the “System Setup Menu” so that the same the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 54).
source as the ZONE2 output terminals can be played from the speakers connected to the ZONE2
speaker terminals ( page 22). [System configuration and connections example]
• When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired • Using this AVR-987 internal amplifier as the ZONE2.
and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the
MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit. MAIN ZONE 5.1-channel systems ZONE2

To control playback devices other than the ones above, either use that device’s remote control Monitor Monitor
unit or preset a separately sold programmable remote control unit. FL FR

FL FR
C
• For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’
SW
operating instructions. AVR-987 RC-617
DVD player
ZONE2 Video out

Multi-zone speaker out

Multi-zone playback using the ZONE2 output terminals Input

2 When using the power amplifier as the MAIN ZONE output Programmable
SL SR
The AVR-987 is equipped with ZONE2 output terminals for which the volume is fixed output level remote control unit
RC-616
and composite video output terminals as the ZONE2 output terminals.
system remote control
[System configuration and connections example] unit RC-1051
ZONE2 Audio out (Fixed out)
• Using this AVR-987 external amplifier as the ZONE2.

: Multi source video signal cable

MAIN ZONE 7.1-channel systems ZONE2
: Multi source audio signal cable
Monitor Monitor
: Room-to room remote control
ZONE2 system (separately sold) control line
Video out
FL FR : Speaker cable
C
FL
Premain Amplifier
FR Refer to “Connections” ( page 21, 22).
SW B

RC-617
AVR-987
DVD player

ZONE2 Audio out Programmable

Input (Fixed out) remote control unit

SL SR
RC-616

SB SB system remote control

L R unit RC-1051
ZONE2 Audio out (Fixed out)

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Outputting a program source to amplifier, Remote control unit operations during multi-
FUNCTION etc., in the ZONE2 room source playback
(ZONE2 SELECT mode)

Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> to display the 1 Set [MODE1] to “AUDIO”.

1 “ZONE2 SOURCE” on the display.
• The “ ” indicator lights.

ZONE2 RECOUT

2 With “ZONE2 SOURCE” displayed, turn

<FUNCTION> to select the source you want to
2 Set [MODE2] to “ZONE2”.
<ZONE2/REC SELECT>
output appears on the display.

[CHANNEL]
3 Start playing the source to be output.
For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the

FUNCTION
respective components.
3 Press [ZONE2 ON] to turn on the zone power.
Press [ZONE2 OFF] to turn off the zone power.

• The signals of the source selected in the ZONE2 mode are also
output from the VCR-1, VCR-2 and CD-R/TAPE recording output 4 Select the input source you wish to output.
When the function is set to TUNER, the preset channel can
[VOLUME] terminals.
• Digital signals are not output from the ZONE2 audio output be selected using [CHANNEL].
terminals.
• About the MULTI ZONE connections ( page 40).
5 The volume of the outputs of the different zones
can be adjusted with [VOLUME].
The ZONE2 volume can be adjusted only when “ZONE2” is
selected at “Power Amp Assign” in the “System Setup
[MODE1] [MODE2] Menu” ( page 54).
Default volume setting:
ZONE2 : –40 dB
The zone volume can be adjusted within the range of –70 to
18 dB.
[ZONE2 ON]
[ZONE2 OFF] [ZONE1 (MAIN)
ON/OFF]
FUNCTION • When using ZONE2, it is possible to turn the power for the
MAIN ZONE (main zone) only on or off by pressing [ZONE1
(MAIN) ON/OFF].

About the button names in this explanation

< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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Recording (audio and/or video) About the memory functions

<NIGHT>
<FUNCTION> <PURE DIRECT> <ZONE2/REC SELECT> until “RECOUT” 2 Last function memory
1 Press
appears on the display.
The various settings set when the AVR-987’s power is switched
to standby are stored in the memory. When the power is turned
back on, the settings made when the power was switched to
ZONE2 RECOUT
standby are recalled.

Use <FUNCTION> to select the source to be

2 recorded (audio and/or video).
2 Backup memory
The various settings are stored in the memory for about 1 week,
• The “ ” indicator lights. even when the power is turned off or the power cord is
unplugged.

<POWER> <ZONE2/REC SELECT> 3 Record (the audio or video signals).

For operations, see the operating instructions of the device
from which you are recording (audio or video signals). Initialization of the microprocessor
About the button names in this explanation
Use the procedure described below to reset the microprocessor
< > : Buttons on the main unit
if the display is abnormal or if the buttons on the main unit or the
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
• To cancel, press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and set the function to remote control unit do not operate.
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit “ZONE2”.

NOTE:
1 Switch off the unit using <POWER>.
• When the REC OUT mode is selected, [ZONE2] and
the following <PURE DIRECT> and <NIGHT>,
[FUNCTION] (ZONE2) cannot be operated.
• Digital signals are not output from the analog REC OUT,
2 Hold
and press <POWER>.
OPTICAL 3 OUT and OPTICAL 4 OUT terminals.

3 Check that the entire display is blinking with an

interval of about 1 second, and release your
fingers from the 2 buttons.
• The microprocessor will be initialized.

• If step 3 does not work, start over from step 1.

• If the microprocessor has been reset, all the settings are reset
to the default values.

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Advanced Setup – Part 1

System setup items and default values

1. Auto Setup/Room EQ Items Default settings Page

This unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and
1 Auto Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit – 9 ~ 12
an appropriate automatic setting.
Room EQ Set the Room Equalizer setting with “All” or “Assign” for
2 All, Room EQ = OFF 60
Setup each surround mode.
Direct Mode Set the ON/OFF setting of Room Equalizer, in the case of the
3 OFF 60
Setup surround mode is in “Direct” or “Pure Direct”.
Mic Input Sets whether the setup microphone is connected to the pin
4 Mic 61
Select jack (V. AUX L channel) or mIni jack (SETUP MIC).

2. Speaker Setup Items Default settings Page

Automatically set the output component and properties for Surround Back
Speaker Front Sp. Center Sp. Subwoofer Surround Sp.
1 the various channels according to the combination of Sp. 56, 57
Config.
speakers to be actually used for surround playback. Large Small Yes Small Small / 2spkrs
Subwoofer Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing
2 LFE 57
Setup the low bass signals.
This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the Front Surround Surround
Center Subwoofer
3 Distance audio signals are produced from the speakers and L&R L&R Back 57, 58
subwoofer according to the listening position. 12 ft (3.6 m) 12 ft (3.6 m) 12 ft (3.6 m) 10 ft (3.0 m) 10 ft (3.0 m)
Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound Front Front
Center Surround L Surround R
Surround Surround
Subwoofer
Channel L R Back L Back R
4 output from the speakers and the subwoofer seems to have 58, 59
Level
the same volume level. 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB
Crossover Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the
5 80 Hz 59
Frequency various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.

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3. Audio Input Setup Items Default settings Page
Input CD-R /
CD DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V.AUX
Digital In This assigns the digital input terminals for the source TAPE
1 47
Assign different input sources. Digital
COAX 1 COAX 2 OPT 1 OFF OPT 2 OPT 3 OFF OPT 4 OPT 5
Inputs
EXT. IN
Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to
2 Subwoofer SW Level = +15 dB 47
the EXT. IN subwoofer terminal.
Level

It is possible to assign the DENON original Dock’s audio

3 iPod Assign and/or video signals to any input terminals on the AVR-987 iPod Function = OFF 47
and play them.

CD-R /
Input The playback level is corrected individually for the different TUNER PHONO CD TAPE
DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V.AUX
4 48
Function Lev. input sources.
0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB
Function The name of the input function that is displayed can be CD-R /
5 TUNER PHONO CD DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V.AUX 48
Rename changed. TAPE
A1 ~ A8 87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz
B1 ~ B8 520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz, 90.1/90.1 MHz
C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz
Up to 56 FM stations can be preset Auto Preset
D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz 48
automatically. Memory
E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz
Tuner
6 F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz
Presets
G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz
Preset channels that are not used often can
Preset Skip All preset channels = ON 49
be skipped.
The preset channels can be given the names Preset
– 49
you want. Name

4. Video Setup Items Default settings Page

The HDMI input terminals are assigned for the different DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V.AUX
HDMI In
1 input sources. 49, 50
Assign
Select the HDMI audio signal playback method. NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE

Component This assigns the component video input terminals for the DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V.AUX
2 50
In Assign different input sources. 1-RCA NONE 2-RCA 3-RCA NONE NONE NONE
Video This sets whether or not to use the video conversion
3 ON 50
Convert function.

Convert = ON
Set whether or not to up-convert from analog video signals
HDMI Out i/p Convert = ON
4 to HDMI. When this function is used, the format of the 51
Setup Color Space = Y Cb Cr
signal output from the HDMI terminal can be set.
RGB Mode = Normal

5 Audio Delay Adjust the time delay between the video and audio signals. 0 ms 51

Function/Mode = ON
On Screen Set whether or not to display the on screen display for
6 Master Volume = ON 52
Display indications other than the menu screens.
Mode = Mode 1

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5. Advanced Playback Items Default settings Page
2ch Make the 2-channel direct mode and stereo mode speaker
1 Basic 52
Direct/Stereo settings.
Dolby Digital Turn the audio compression on or off when down-mixing
2 OFF 53
Setup Dolby Digital signals.
Auto
Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played
3 Surround Auto Surround Mode = ON 53
for the input signal.
Mode

Manual EQ Adjust the tone of the various speakers while listening to the
4 All Channels and Frequency = 0 dB 53, 54
Setup playback signals.

6. Option Setup Items Default settings Page

To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power
Power Amp
1 amplifier can be assigned to the front channel (“Front A” or S. Back 54
Assign
“Front B”) for bi-amp playback, ZONE2.
Vol.Limit = OFF
Volume
2 This sets the volume level of output. Main P. On Lev. = LAST 55
Control
Mute Lev. = FULL
ZONE = MAIN, All Surround Modes = ON
Trigger Out CD-R /
TUNER PHONO CD DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V.AUX
1 TAPE
Use the DC12V output of the AVR-987’s two OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
3 Trigger Out trigger out jacks in association with the 55
various input sources and surround modes. ZONE = 2
Trigger Out CD-R /
TUNER PHONO CD DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V.AUX
2 TAPE
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
This sets whether or not to lock the system setup settings
4 Setup Lock Setup Lock = OFF 56
so that they cannot be changed.

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Navigating through the System Setup Menu About the display

ENTER In addition to the easily understandable on screen display, the
1 Press SYSTEM SETUP.
• The “System Setup Menu” appears.
AVR-987 is also equipped with displays for checking the settings.
Use this when making settings and operating.
Below are some examples of typical displays.

2 Press D H to select the item you want to set, then

press ENTER. [ Display ]
Display title

Menu number

3 Press D H again to select the item you want to set,

then press ENTER.
*System Setup
Auto Set/RoomEQ

Submenu title
SYSTEM SETUP DHFG
4 To change the setting:
Press D H to select the item you want to change,
then press F G to change the setting. *System Setup
Press D H to select
Speaker Setup
Select “Default Yes”, then press F to reset to the default the menu.
setting.

5 Press ENTER and set a new item. *Auto Setup

Start Press F to select.

6 Press SYSTEM SETUP to return to the “System

Setup Menu” or the main menu.
Currently selected line

Current setting

[ On screen display ] [ Display ] *Digital In

CD : COAX1
2
Press F G to change the
*System Setup
DHFG Audio In Setup setting.

ENTER
3 *Distance
*Audio In Setup Meters : Feet
Digital In
Press F G to select one or
the other.
4
*Digital In
CD : COAX1

SYSTEM 6
*System Setup
SETUP Exit
ENTER
DHFG

About the button names in this explanation

< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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Audio Input Setup Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Setting the iPod Assignment
Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the It is possible to assign the DENON original Dock’s audio and
Setting the Digital In Assignment EXT. IN subwoofer terminal. video signals to any input terminals on the AVR-987 and play
them.
This assigns the digital input terminals for the different input
sources.
1 Press D H to select “EXT. IN Subwoofer Level”,
then press ENTER. 1 Press D H to select “iPod Assign”, then press
ENTER.
1 Press D H to select “Audio Input Setup”, then
press ENTER.
2 Press F G to set. 2 Press F G to set.
2 ENTER
Press D H to select “Digital In Assign”, then press
. 3 Press ENTER. OFF:
This is the factory default setting.

3 Press D H to select the input source, then press F

G to set.
1
2
CD, CD-R/TAPE:
When using a DENON original Dock, it is possible to connect
with the audio input terminal of the assigned function.
COAX1, COAX2, OPT1, OPT2, OPT3, OPT4, OPT5:
DVD, VDP, DBS, TV, VCR-1, VCR-2, V.Aux:
Assign the different terminals according to the devices
When using a DENON original Dock, it is possible to connect
connected to the AVR-987’s input terminals.
with the audio and video input terminals of the assigned
The HDMI input terminal is displayed when it is assigned to function.
the input source at “HDMI In Assign” ( page 49, 50).

4 Press ENTER. 3 Press ENTER.

1
1 2
2
3

• “PHONO” and “TUNER” cannot be selected on the “Digital In

Assign” screen.
• It is not possible to make the “Digital In Assign” settings for
the function assigned at “iPod Assign”.
(When “VDP” is selected)

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Setting the Input Function Level Setting the Function Rename Setting the Tuner Presets
The playback level is corrected individually for the different input The name of the input function that is displayed can be changed. 2 Auto Preset Memory
sources. Up to 56 FM stations can be preset automatically.

D H to select “Input Function Lev.”, then 1

Press D H to select “Function Rename”, then
1 Press
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Tuner Presets”, then press

2 G to set.
Press D H to select the input source, then press F 2 Press D H to select the input function, then press
F G to set.
2 press
Press D H to select “Auto Preset Memory”, then
ENTER.
3 position, then press D H to select the character.
Press F G to move the cursor ( 2 ) to the desired
The volume can be adjusted within the range –12 dB to +12
dB.
Up to 8 characters can be input.
3 Press F to select “Yes”. • “Search” blinks on the screen and searching begins.

3 Press ENTER. The characters that can be input are shown below. • “Completed” appears once searching is completed.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
1
1 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz01234
56789 2
2 ! ” # % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space) 3

4 Repeat step 3 to input the input source name.

To set the input function name back to how it was:
q Press F G to highlight the input function name, then
press D H.
w Press D H to select “Default Yes”, then press F.

• After completing this setting, check that the playback levels for • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor
the different sources are the same. 5 Once all the characters have been input, press
ENTER. reception, use the “Manual tuning” operation ( page 35) to
tune in the station, then preset it using the manual “Preset
memory” operation ( page 35).
1
2

3
4

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2 Preset Skip 2 Preset Name Video Setup

Preset channels that are not used often can be skipped. The preset channels can be given the names you want. (Except
the XM channels.)
Setting the HDMI In Assignment
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Preset Skip”, then press
1 Press D H to select “Preset Name”, then press The HDMI input terminals are assigned for the different input
ENTER. sources.
Select the HDMI audio signal playback method.
2 Press D H to select the preset channel, then press
F G to set. 2 Press D H to select the preset channel, then press
ON, OFF:
F G to set. 1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Video Setup”, then press

Select “OFF” to skip the preset channel, “ON” if you do not

want to skip. 3 Press F G to move the cursor ( 2 ) to the desired
position, then press D H to select the character. 2 Press D H to select “HDMI In Assign”, then press
ENTER.
When H is pressed at the very bottom of the screen, then Up to 8 characters can be input.
the next preset memory block appears. The characters that can be input are shown below.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY 3 Press D H to select the input source, then press F

G to set.
3 Press F G to select the preset memory block. Zabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz012
3456789 HDMI1, HDMI2:
! ” # % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space) Assign the HDMI input signal to “HDMI1” (or “HDMI2”).
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3.
4 Repeat step 3 to input the preset channel name. 4 select
Press D H to select “Audio”, then press F G to
5 Press ENTER. To set the preset channel name back to how it was: where to output the audio signals.
q Press F G to highlight the preset channel, then press D
H. AMP:
1 w Press D H to select “Default Yes”, then press F. Output the speakers connected to the AVR-987.
2 TV:
5 Once all the characters have been input, press
ENTER.
Output the TV connected to the AVR-987.

3
6 Press ENTER. 5 IfPress
no audio signal is included in the input signal:
D H to select the input source, then press F
G to set.
1 EXT. IN, ANALOG:
2 If there is no HDMI audio signal, the signal automatically
switches to the input from the set terminal.

6 Press ENTER.
3
4

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1 Setting the Component In Assignment Setting the Video Convert

2 This assigns the component video input terminals for the This sets whether or not to use the video conversion function.
3 different input sources.

1 Press D H to select “Component In Assign”, then 1 Press

ENTER.
D H to select “Video Convert”, then press

press ENTER.

2 Press D H to select the input source, then press F 2 Press D H to select the input source, then press F
G to set.
4 G to set.
ON, OFF:
5 1-RCA, 2-RCA, 3-RCA: Select “ON” to use the video conversion function, “OFF” if
Assign the “1-RCA” (or “2-RCA” or “3-RCA”) input terminal you do not want to use it.
to the input function.

3 Press ENTER. 3 Press ENTER.

Compatible with HDMI1 and HDMI2. 1
1 2
2
• If a monitor is connected with an HDMI cable but the monitor
is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the
video signals are output to the monitor from the AVR-987.
• Audio signals input from the analog and digital terminals are not
output to the TV.
• With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred
simultaneously. When HDMI is assigned to an input source, the
digital audio input assignment switches to HDMI along with the • If the resolution of the input component video signal is
video input. • Signals input to the component video input terminal are output something other than 480i/576i, down-conversion from the
When this setting is made for input sources to which a digital simultaneously from component video monitor output component video signal to S-Video or video signals is not
audio input (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) is previously assigned, the terminals 1 and 2. possible. If you do not want to use the component video output
digital audio assignment is set to HDMI. • It is not possible to make the “Component In Assign” settings terminal, connect the player to the S-Video or video input
In this case, reassign the digital input using the procedure for the function assigned at “iPod Assign”. terminal ( page 14, 15).
described at “Digital In Assign” ( page 47). • When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or
• It is not possible to make the “HDMI In Assign” settings for the some other source is input, the video conversion function
function assigned at “iPod Assign”. might not operate. If this happens, please set the conversion
mode to “OFF”.
• When the video conversion function has been used,
information such as that of text broadcasts which has been
added to the video signal might not be output. If this happens,
please set the conversion mode to “OFF”.

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Setting the HDMI Out Setup 1 Setting the Audio Delay

Set whether or not to up-convert from analog video signals to 2 Adjust the time delay between the video and audio signals.
HDMI. When this function is used, the format of the signal
output from the HDMI terminal can be set.
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Audio Delay”, then press

1 Press D H to select “HDMI Out Setup”, then

press ENTER.
2 Press F G to set.
2 Press
set.
D H to select the item, then press F G to
• When the HDMI terminals are connected, the black may seem
0 ms ~ 200 ms:
Adjust the time delay.
to stand out, depending on the TV or the monitor. In this case,
Analog to HDMI Convert: With a movie source, for example, adjust so that the
set this to “Enhanced”.
• ON: movement of the actors’ lips is synchronized with the
• When “Y Cb Cr” is selected under “Color Space”, “RGB Mode
Setting for converting analog video signals into HDMI signals. sound.
Setup” will have no effect.
• OFF:
• When “OFF” is selected under “i/p Convert”, the signal is
Setting for not converting analog video signals into HDMI
signals.
output with the same resolution as input from the video, S-
Video and component video terminals.
3 Press ENTER.
i/p Convert: The OSD, however, is output with a resolution of 480i, so use
• ON: a monitor compatible with this resolution. 1
When the video input signal is a video, S-Video or 480i/576i
component video signal, the resolution is converted to
• “i/p Convert”, “Color Space” and “RGB Mode Setup” are only
displayed when “Analog to HDMI Convert” is set to “ON”.
2
480p/576p and the signal is output from the HDMI monitor • When connecting to an HDCP compatible monitor equipped
output terminal. with DVI-D terminal using an HDMI/DVI-D converter cable, the
• OFF: signals are output in RGB format, regardless of the “Color
The video input signal is output as such from the HDMI Space” setting.
monitor output terminal without being converted. • To view the on screen display using an HDMI monitor, set
“Analog to HDMI Convert” at “HDMI Out Setup” to “ON”
Color Space:
(default).
• Y Cb Cr:
The Y Cb Cr format video signals is output via the HDMI
• By default, this menu is not displayed when no digital signals
output terminal.
are being input.
• RGB:
• To make this setting for the component video signal, select the
The RGB format video signals is output via the HDMI output
delay time and turn the on screen display off, then check that
terminal.
the timing of the component video and audio match.
RGB Mode Setup: • The audio delay setting does not apply when playing in the EXT.
• Normal: IN mode or in the analog input direct mode or stereo mode
Signals are output via the HDMI output terminal with a digital (Front speaker setting “Large”, TONE DEFEAT “ON” and
RGB video range (data range) of 16 (black) to 235 (white). Room EQ “OFF”).
• Enhanced:
Signals are output via the HDMI output connector with a
digital RGB video range (data range) of 0 (black) to 255 (white).

3 Press ENTER.

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Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) Advanced Playback 1

Set whether or not to display the on screen display for indications 2
other than the menu screens. Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo
Make the 2-channel direct mode and stereo mode speaker
1 Press D H to select “On Screen Display”, then
press ENTER.
settings.

2 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to 1 Press D H to select “Advanced Playback”, then
press ENTER. 3
set.
Function/Mode Status:
• ON, OFF:
2 Press D H to select “2ch Direct / Stereo”, then
press ENTER.
Select “ON” to display the on screen display when the input • The current settings are displayed.
source is selected, “OFF” if you do not want to display it.
Master Volume Status:
• ON, OFF:
3 Press F G to select “Custom”. 4
Select “ON” to display the on screen display when the main
volume is adjusted, “OFF” if you do not want to display it. 4 set.
Press D H to select the item, then press F G to
Display Mode:
• Mode 1: Large:
Flickering is not prevented. Select this when using large speakers with ample low
• Mode 2: frequency reproduction capabilities.
Prevents flickering of the on screen display when there is no
video signal. Small:
Use this mode if the on screen display is not displayed in Select this when using small speakers without ample low
“Mode1”. frequency reproduction capabilities.
Yes, No:
Select “Yes” when a subwoofer is connected, “No” when no
3 Press ENTER. subwoofer is connected.
LFE:
1 For any channel(s) that are set to “Large”, low frequencies in
2 that channel’s corresponding source are directed to that
loudspeaker only. The low frequencies played from the
subwoofer are only the LFE signals and the low frequencies
of channels set to “Small”.
LFE+Main:
Low frequencies from speaker channels that have been set to
“Large” are reproduced from those speakers as well as from
the subwoofer(s).

5 Press ENTER.

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Setting the Dolby Digital Downmix Option Setting the Auto Surround Mode Setting the Manual Equalizer Setup
Setup Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the Adjust the tone of the various speakers while listening to the
Turn the audio compression on or off when down-mixing Dolby input signal. playback signals.
Digital signals. The surround mode used at last for the 4 types of input signals
shown below is stored in the memory, and the signal is
automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is 1 Press D H to select “Manual EQ Setup”, then
1 Press D H to select “Dolby Digital Setup”, then
press ENTER.
input.
q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO)
press ENTER.

w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-

2 Press F G to set, then press ENTER.
2 Press F G to set. channel format (DOLBY PLIIx Cinema)
e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-
All CH:
channel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND)
ON: All channels can be adjusted simultaneously.
r PCM multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and
The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to
DTS (MULTI CH IN) L/R CH:
the combination of speakers being used.
Default settings are indicated in ( ). The left and right channels of the pair of speakers can be
Set “Compression” to “ON” if it seems that sound is
During playback in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround adjusted simultaneously.
distorted because the input level exceeds the allowable input
mode does not change even if the input signal is changed.
for the front speakers. Each CH:
The channels can be adjusted separately.
OFF:
The dynamic range is not compressed. 1 Press D H to select “Auto Surround Mode”, then
press ENTER.
Normally using in this mode.
3 Press F G to select the speaker.
3 Press ENTER. 2 Press F G to set. The display changes as follows.

q Select “L/R CH”

1 3 Press ENTER. FL/FR C

SBL/SBR SL/SR
2
1 w Select “Each CH”
2
FL FR C
(2 speakers)
SBR SBL SR SL
SB
(1 speaker)
e Select “All CH”
In this case, speaker selection is not performed.
• When a center speaker or surround speakers are not
connected, the sounds in those channels are directed to the
front speakers. 4 Press D H to select the frequency, then press F G
to adjust.
The level of the various frequencies can be adjusted
between –20 dB and +6 dB.

5 Press ENTER.

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1 Option Setup 1
2 2
Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment 3
To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power
amplifier can be assigned to the front channel (“Front A” or
“Front B”) for bi-amp playback, ZONE2.

3
4
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Option Setup”, then press

Front Bi-Amp connections

2 press
Press D H to select “Power Amp Assign”, then
ENTER. Dynamic sound with a range wider than that of full range
systems can be played by connecting bi-amp compatible

3 Press F G to set. speakers to the AVR-987. Be sure to consult the owner’s

manual of your bi-amp-capable speakers for further
information before proceeding.
S. Back:
AVR-987
The surround back speakers are used in MAIN ZONE.
• “Base Curve Copy” is displayed after performing the Auto
Setup. Front A, Front B:
This provides a bi-amp mode for the 2 main front speakers,
replicating the front A or front B amplifier channel’s outputs.
2 Manually adjusting the room equalizer’s ZONE2:
“Flat” correction curve set with the auto This mode assigns the surround back amplifier channels to
setup procedure provide ZONE2 speaker-level outputs from the surround back
speaker terminals.

1 Press D H to select “Base Curve Copy”, then

press F.
4 Press ENTER.
2 Press F to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
• The type of the copied correction curve is displayed in the
upper right of this screen.
SPEAKER
[L]
1
2

NOTE:
• When making bi-amp connections, be sure to remove
the short-circuiting bar included with the speaker.

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Setting the Volume Control 1

This sets the volume level of output. 2 4 Press D H to select the input source, then press F
G to set.
ON, OFF:
1 Press D H to select “Volume Control”, then press
ENTER.
When that input source is selected, the power supplied from
the trigger out jack turns on (or off).

2 Press
set.
D H to select the item, then press F G to
5 When “MAIN” was selected at step 3:
Press D H to select the surround mode, then
Vol. Limit: press F G to set.
Set the volume’s upper limit. • When the power amplifier is assigned to either of the ZONE2
• OFF: channels at “Power Amp Assign”, “–VAR–” (only variable) is ON:
If you do not want to set a volume limit, select “OFF”. displayed and the fixed level cannot be set. If “ON” is selected when an input source set to “ON” is
In this case, the volume can be set to the AVR-987’s selected, the power supplied from the trigger out jack turns
maximum volume (output) level of +18 dB, which is on.
extremely loud. OFF:
• –20 dB, –10 dB, 0 dB: If “OFF” is selected when an input source set to “ON” is
The volume cannot be increased above the selected levels. selected, the power supplied from the trigger out jack turns
P. On Lev.: off.
Set the volume level when the power is turned on.
You can adjust the MAIN ZONE volume level within the range
of –80 to +18 dB (and ZONE2 volume level within the range
of –70 to +18 dB).
6 Press ENTER.
• LAST
Setting the Trigger Out 1
The volume set when the AVR-987 was last used is stored in
the memory and set when the power is turned on. Use the DC12V output of the AVR-987’s 2 trigger out jacks in 2
• – – – (Mute) association with the various input sources and surround modes. 3
The volume is always muted when the power is turned on. If “ZONE = MAIN” is selected, settings can be made for the
individual surround modes.
Mute Lev.:
Set the level of volume attenuation in the mute mode.
• FULL
The volume is fully muted.
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Trigger Out”, then press

• –20 dB, –40 dB 4

The volume is lowered 20 dB (or 40 dB) from the current level.
2 Press D H to select the trigger out jacks, then
press ENTER.
5

3 Press ENTER. 3 Press F G to select “MAIN” or “ZONE2”.

The power supplied from the trigger out jack turns on and off
when the power for the set zone is turned on and off.

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Setting the Setup Lock

Advanced Setup – Part 2
This sets whether or not to lock the system setup settings so
that they cannot be changed.
Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Configuration

1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Setup Lock”, then press • If the “Auto Setup” procedure has already been performed,
there is no need to make this setting.
Automatically set the output component and properties for the
various channels according to the combination of speakers to be
• Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your actually used for surround playback.
speaker systems manually.
2 Press F to select “ON”, then press ENTER. 1 Press D H to select “Speaker Setup”, then press
ENTER.
ENTER
1
2 2 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Speaker Config.”, then press

3 Press
to set.
D H to select the speaker, then press F G

Large:
Select this when using large speakers with ample low
frequency reproduction capabilities.
• When the setup lock function is activated, the settings listed SYSTEM SETUP DHFG
Small:
below cannot be changed, and “SETUP LOCKED!” is displayed Select this when using small speakers without ample low
when related buttons are operated. frequency reproduction capabilities.
• System setup settings
• Surround parameter settings None:
• Tone control settings Select this when no speaker is connected.
• Channel level settings (including test tones)
• Room EQ settings DHFG Yes / No:
• To unlock, press SYSTEM SETUP again and display the “Setup Select “Yes” when a subwoofer is connected, “No” when no
Lock” screen, then select “OFF” and press ENTER. ENTER subwoofer is connected.
2spkrs / 1spkr:
Select the number of surround back speakers.

A subwoofer with sufficient low frequency playback

capability can better handle deep bass than most main and
surround speakers, and the system’s overall performance
SYSTEM will be greatly enhanced when “Small” is set for the main
SETUP (front) and surround speakers.
[TEST TONE] ENTER When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is
automatically set to “Yes”, and when “Subwoofer” is set to
DHFG “No”, “Front” is automatically set to “Large”.

<
About the button names in this explanation
> : Buttons on the main unit
4 Press ENTER.
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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1 Setting the Subwoofer Setup Setting the Distance

2 Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio
3 low bass signals. signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer
according to the listening position.

1 Press D H to select “Subwoofer Setup”, then

press ENTER. Preparations:
Measure the distances between the listening position and the
speakers (L1 to L8 on the diagram at the below).

h 2 Press F G to set. FL C FR
LFE:
For any channel(s) that are set to “Large”, low frequencies in
Center Speaker that channel’s corresponding source are directed to that
Front Speaker loudspeaker only. The low frequencies played from the
Subwoofer subwoofer are only the LFE signals and the low frequencies
SW
Surround Speaker of channels set to “Small”. L3
L1 L2
Surround back Speaker LFE+Main: Listening position
L4
Low frequencies from speaker channels that have been set to
“Large” are reproduced from those speakers as well as from
L5 L6
the subwoofer(s).
SL L7 L8 SR
• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of
the speaker but according to the speaker’s capacity for playing
low frequency (bass sound below the frequency set for the
3 Press ENTER.

Crossover Frequency) signals. If you do not know, try

comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to a 1 SBL SBR
level low enough so as not to damage the speakers) to 2
determine the proper setting.

1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Distance”, then press

2 Press F G to select “Meters” or “Feet”.

• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when and “Yes” is
set for the subwoofer in the “Setting the Speaker
Configuration”.
• Select the “LFE+Main” mode if you want low frequency
signals to always be played from the subwoofer channel.
• Select the mode achieving a voluminous bass sound when
playing music or movie sources.

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Setting the Channel Level 1

3 Press
to set.
D H to select the speaker, then press F G
Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output 2
from the speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same 3
volume level.
4 Press ENTER.

1
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Channel Level”, then press

2
2 Press F G to set. 4
-1 4
Auto: -2
Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced
automatically from each speaker.
Test tones are automatically emitted from each speaker.
3 Manual:
Adjust with the speaker from which the test tone is output
..... L1
..... L2 switched manually.
..... L3
..... L4
• To cancel the setting, press H and select “Level Clear”, then
3 Press D H to select “Test Tone Start”, then press
F to select “Yes”.
press F and select “Yes”.

.....
.....
.....
L5
L6
L7
4 When “Auto” mode is selected:
Press F G to adjust the volume.
..... L8 -1 • Test tones are output automatically, in the order shown
below.

FL C FR SR
(2 speakers) • To adjust the channel level separately for the different play
SW SL SBL SBR modes after setting the channel level, perform the operation on
• Press D to select “Step”, then press F G to change the (1 speaker)
amount of variation if so desired. SB page 34.
• The distance changes in units of 1 foot (0.1 meters) or 0.1 foot The volume can be adjusted within the range –12 dB to +12
(0.01 meters) each time the button is pressed. Select the value dB.
closest to the measured distance.
• Please note that the difference of distance for every
speaker should be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. If you set an invalid
distance, a CAUTION notice, such as screen right will
4 When “Manual” mode is selected:
Press D H to select the speaker, then press F G
appear. In such cases, move the appropriate speaker to the -2 to adjust the volume.
position of the displayed value.

5 Press ENTER.

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2 Adjusting the test tone using the remote 1 2 Setting the crossover frequency individually
control unit 2 for the different channels
Adjustment of the test tones using the remote control unit is
only possible in the “Auto” mode and only valid in the
STANDARD (Dolby Surround and DTS Surround) mode. The
adjusted levels are automatically stored for the different
1 Press F G to select “Advanced”
“Crossover Frequency” screen.
at the

surround modes.

2 Press
to set.
D H to select the speaker, then press F G
1 Press [TEST TONE].
• Test tones are output from the different speakers.
• The crossover frequency mode is valid only when subwoofer is 3 Press ENTER.
2 Press F G to adjust the volume. set to “ON”, and when one or more speakers are set to
“Small”, as described in section “Setting the Speaker
Configuration” ( page 56, 57). 1
3 Press [TEST TONE]. • If “LFE+Main” is set at “Subwoofer Setup”, “SW:LFE+Main”
( page 57) is displayed at the top right of the screen.
2

Setting the Crossover Frequency

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the
various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.
For speakers that are set to “Small”, frequencies under the
crossover frequency are cut before the signal is output, and the • Set to “80 Hz” when using regular speakers. When using small • If “LFE” is selected at “Setting the Subwoofer Setup” (
low frequency component that was cut is output from the speakers, we recommend setting to a higher frequency. page 57), the frequencies can only be selected for speakers set
subwoofer or the speakers that are set to “Large”. to “Small” at “Setting the Speaker Configuration” ( page
56, 57).

1 press
Press D H to select “Crossover Frequency”, then
ENTER.

2 Press F G to set.
40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 150, 200, 250 Hz:
Set as desired according to your speakers’ bass playback
• If “LFE+Main” is set at “Setting the Subwoofer Setup” (
ability.
page 57), the frequencies can be selected regardless of the
Advanced: speaker size setting.
The crossover frequency can be set individually for the
different speakers.

3 Press ENTER.

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Others Setup 1 Setting the Direct Mode Setup

2 Set the ON/OFF setting of Room Equalizer, in the case of the
Setting the Room Equalizer Setup 3 surround mode is in “Direct” or “Pure Direct”.
Set the Room Equalizer setting with “All” or “Assign” for each
surround mode.
1 press
Press D H to select “Direct Mode Setup”, then
ENTER.
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Room EQ Setup”, then press
2 Press F G to set.
2 Press F G to set, then press ENTER. • The equalizer setting of “Audyssey”, “Front” and “Flat” can be
ON, OFF:
Select “ON” to use the room equalizer, “OFF” if you do not
selected after performing the Auto Setup. want to use it.
All:
• When the speaker set as “None” with the Auto Setup is
Sets the equalizer for all surround modes.
changed to on manually, the equalizer of “Audyssey”, “Front”
Assign:
Sets the equalizer individually for each surround mode (
and “Flat” cannot be used.
• When headphones are connected, the Room Equalizer cannot
3 Press ENTER.
page 24). be used.
1
2
3 When “All” is selected:
Press F G to set.
OFF:
The equalizer is not used.
Audyssey:
Adjusts the frequency response of all speakers to correct the
effects of room acoustics.
Front:
Adjusts the frequency response of the surround speakers to
match the characteristics of the front channel speakers.
Flat:
Adjusts the frequency response of all speakers to the flattest
response. This mode is suitable for multi-channel music
surround sound sources.
Manual:
Selects the setting value that was set in the “Setting the
Manual Equalizer Setup” ( page 53, 54).

4 Press ENTER.

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Setting the MIC Input Select Check the parameter

Sets whether the setup microphone is connected to the pin jack • To reset:
(V. AUX L channel) or mini jack (SETUP MIC).
1 Press D H to select “Parameter Check”, then
press ENTER.
Press D H to select “Restore” at the “Parameter Check”
screen, then press F.

1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Mic Input Select”, then press
2 Press D H to select the item, then press ENTER.
For instructions on checking the results of each item (
2 Press F G to set. page 12).

Mic:
Select this to use the included microphone. 3 Press D H to select “EQ Parameter Check”, then
press ENTER.
Normally set to this setting.
V.Aux L:
Select this when using a microphone other than the one 4 Press D H to select the type of equalizer, then
press ENTER.
included.

3 Press ENTER. 5 Press F G to select the speaker.

The display is only an approximate picture of the response
and that correction is happening at all frequencies.
1
2 1
2
3

4
5

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Operating the remote control unit

Operating DENON audio components
2 Set [MODE2] to the component to be registered.
1 Set [MODE1] to “AUDIO”.

2 Set [MODE2] to the position for the component to 3 the

Press [ZONE2 OFF] and [ZONE1 (MAIN) ON] at
same time.
be operated (CD, CD-R/MD or TAPE). • The indicator starts flashing.

4 Referring to the included list of preset codes,

press [NUMBER] to input the preset code (a 3-
digit number) for the manufacturer of the
[MODE1] [MODE2]
component whose signals you want to store in the
3 Operate the audio component.
For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
memory.

While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of

infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some
5 Tomemory,
store the codes of another component in the
repeat steps 1 to 4.
component models cannot be operated with this remote
control.

• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting
the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the
remote control unit’s transmitting window while setting the
[ZONE2 OFF] [ZONE1 (MAIN) ON] Setting the preset memory function preset memory.
• DENON and other makes of components can be operated by • Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function
[NUMBER] setting the preset memory. cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes
• This remote control unit can be used to operate components of listed in the list of preset codes.
other manufacturers without using the learning function by • Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control
registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the
list of preset codes ( End of this manual). number and verify correct operation.
• Operation is not possible for some models. • The preset memory can be set for one component only among
the following: CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE.

1 Set [MODE1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

• It may not be possible to use some of the buttons, depending

Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, TAPE or CD-R/MD
on the model and age of your equipment.
position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP,
DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position.

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Operating a component stored in the preset

OFF ON/SOURCE memory
SHIFT CHANNEL+, –

1 Set [MODE1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

1, 2, 3,
A/B, 0, SKIP+,
6 7, 8 9,
VCR CHANNEL + – Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, TAPE or CD-R/MD
position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP,
ENTER DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position.
SETUP AUDIO
DHFG
DISPLAY RETURN
MENU
2 Set [MODE2] to the component you want to
operate.
MODE1 MODE2

3 Operate the component.

For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
Some models cannot be operated with this remote control
unit.

0 ~ 9, +10

TV/VCR
TUNING+ –, MODE, SETUP
BAND, MEMORY,
TV VOL+ –, MENU, AUDIO
PICTURE, ADJUST,
SUBTITLE RETURN
DISPLAY ENTER
CURSOR

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2 Functions of buttons for the different devices
CD recorder Special remarks:
Satellite tuner TV
Device operated CD player or Tape deck DVD player Video disc player Video deck
or Cable TV (Monitor) q It is only possible to set the preset memory for one
MD recorder device per mode. When a new code is preset, the
MODE1 AUDIO VIDEO previous code is automatically deleted.
MODE2 CD CD-R / MD TAPE DVD / VDP VCR DBS / CABLE TV w Note that the function names of the DVD buttons
on the remote control unit may differ for some
OFF – – – Power OFF – – – –
brands. Check beforehand.
ON / SOURCE – – – Power on/Standby Power on/Standby Power on/Standby Power on/Standby Power on/Standby e The CD, VCR or DVD buttons can be assigned to a
SHIFT – – – – – – – – TV or satellite tuner (or cable TV) ( page 65).
CHANNEL + – – – – – – Station selection Channel selection Channel selection
1 Play Play Play Play Play Play – –
2 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop – –
3 Pause Pause – Pause Pause Pause – –
0 – – Reverse play – – – – –
A/B – – A/B switching – – – – –
Front
DISC SKIP + Disc skip (for – – Disc skip (for DVD – – – –
CD changer only) changer only)
Manual search Manual search Fast forward/ Manual search Manual search Manual search – –
6 7
(forward/reverse) (forward/reverse) Reverse (forward/reverse) (forward/reverse) (forward/reverse)
VCR CHANNEL
+–/ Auto search (to Auto search (to – Auto search (to Auto search (to – –
Channel selection
8 9
beginning of track) beginning of track) beginning of track) beginning of track)

SETUP – – – Setup – – – –
AUDIO – – – Audio function – – – –
DISPLAY – – – Display selection – – Display selection Display selection
RETURN – – – Return – – Return Return
MENU – – – Menu – – Menu Menu
DHFG – – – Cursor operation – – Cursor operation Cursor operation
ENTER – – – Enter – – Enter Enter
Number input/ Track Number input/ Track
0 ~ 9, +10 – – – – Channels Channels
selection selection
TV / VCR – – – Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mode selection
TUNING / DBS/CABLE
– – – TV Volume control TV Volume control TV Volume control TV Volume control
TV VOL + – Volume control
MODE/MENU – – – Menu – – Menu Menu
BAND/PICTURE
– – – Picture ADJUST – – – –
ADJUST
MEMORY/ – –
SUBTITLE – Subtitle – – – –

Rear SETUP – – – Setup – – – –

AUDIO – – – Audio function – – – –
DISPLAY – – – Display selection – – Display selection Display selection
RETURN – – – Return – – Return Return
DHFG – – – Cursor operation – – Cursor operation Cursor operation
ENTER – – – Enter – – Enter Enter
Default setting DENON DENON CD-R DENON DENON HITACHI HITACHI
– –
(preset code) (111) (111) (111) (111) (108) (134)

Special remarks q q q q, w q q q, e q, e

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Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit

Setting the punch through function

“Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate the PLAY,
STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH on CD, TAPE, CD-
R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE
or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.

1 Set [MODE1] to “VIDEO”.

2 Set [MODE2] to the component to be registered

(DBS/CABLE or TV).
[MODE1] [MODE2]

3 Press [MEMORY] and [INPUT] at the same time.

•The indicator starts flashing.

4 Input
set.
the number of the component you want to

No.
CD 1
[NUMBER] TAPE 2
CD-R/MD 3
DVD/VDP 4
VCR 5
No setting 0

[MEMORY] [INPUT]

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 Additional Information

Additional Information
About the speakers 2 Number of surround back speakers w When playing movies and musics
We recommend using 2 speakers.
When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 [As seen from above]
Surround back speakers speakers.
Front speakers
Sound position directly to the rear can be achieved easily by Center speaker
adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. 2 Placement of the surround left and right
In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and
channels when using surround back speakers Monitor
the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the
We recommend installing the speakers for the surround “L” and Subwoofer
surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back
“R” channels a bit forward. [ As seen from the side ]
and from the front to the point directly behind the listening 45° ~ 60°
position. Surround Surround back
Surround speaker speaker
speakers
Change of positioning and acoustic image Front speaker
with 5.1-channel systems Examples of speaker layouts
2 to 3 feet Point slightly
Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these downwards
FL SW C FR

to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you Surround back
speakers
want to use them.

[1] Using surround back speaker(s)

q When mainly playing movies
Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way [2] When not using surround back speakers
speakers.
[ As seen from above ]
Movement of acoustic [As seen from above]
image from SR to SL Front speakers
SL ch SR ch Front speakers Center speaker
Center speaker
Change of positioning and acoustic image
with 6.1-channel systems Monitor
Monitor Subwoofer
[ As seen from the side ]
FL SW C FR Subwoofer
[As seen from the side] 60°
60° Surround speaker
Surround speaker Surround back
Surround speaker Front speaker
speakers Front speaker
2 to 3 feet
SL ch SR ch 2 to 3 feet
Point slightly
downwards
120°
60°
Surround speakers
Movement of
acoustic image from Surround back speakers
SB ch SR to SB to SL

In addition to sources recorded in 6.1-channels, the surround

effect of conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources can also be
enhanced.

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Additional Information Additional Information

Surround DTS Digital Surround DTS NEO:6 surround

The AVR-987 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit DTS Digital Surround is a digital surround format developed by This is a matrix decoding technology for 6.1-channel surround
that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to Digital Theater Systems of the United States. playback of 2-channel sources.
achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. The number of playback channels and the playing band is the The optimum decoding for the type of signal source to be played
same as for Dolby Digital (5.1-channels). can be selected. There are 2 modes.
The compression rate of the audio data when it was recorded on
Dolby Surround DTS NEO:6 CINEMA:
the medium is lower than for Dolby Digital, so there is more
This mode is suited for playing movies. It achieves the same
[1] Dolby Digital information when the data is decoded, resulting in richer, clearer
type of sound as in a movie theater, even with 2 channels.
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed sound quality.
by Dolby Laboratories. DTS NEO:6 MUSIC:
A total of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels (“FL”, “FR” MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL This mode is suited for playing music. A natural sense of
and “C”), 2 surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. expansion is added to the sound field.
channel for low frequencies. U.S. PAT. NO’S. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a 6,226,616; 6,487,535 AND OTHER U.S. AND WORLD–WIDE
realistic sound field with a “three-dimensional” feeling (sense of PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING.
distance, movement and positioning) is achieved. “DTS”, “DTS–ES”, “Neo:6”, AND “DTS 96/24” ARE DTS 96/24
A real, overpowering sense of presence is achieved when TRADEMARKS OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ©
playing movie sources in AV rooms as well. 1996, 2003 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by
RESERVED. Digital Theater Systems.
[2] Dolby Pro Logic II The sampling frequency is raised to achieve 5.1-channel playback
Dolby Pro Logic II is a matrix decoding technology developed by with high quality sound (sampling frequency: 96 kHz,
Dolby Laboratories. Regular music such as that on CDs is quantization: 24 bits).
encoded into 5 channels to achieve an excellent surround effect. DTS-ES™
The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full
band signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or DTS-ES is a new surround format developed by Digital Theater
greater) to create a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a Systems.
rich sense of presence for all stereo sources. A sound image and sense of positioning can be achieved by
adding a surround back (“SB”) channel to the conventional 5.1-
[3] Dolby Pro Logic IIx channels.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1:
Logic II matrix decoding technology. This is the latest format, in which all 6.1-channels, including the
Audio signals recorded in 2 channels are decoded to achieve a “SB” channel, are recorded independently. Since the different
natural sound with up to 7.1-channels. channels are independent, the sound can be designed with
There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema” total freedom.
suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimum for
playing games. DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1:
With this format, the “SB” channel is matrix-encoded and
inserted into the “SL” and “SR” channels, then decoded for
2 Sources recorded in Dolby Surround the “SL”, “SR” and “SB” channels upon playback. This
Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the achieves a surround sound more faithful to the artist’s sound
following logo marks. design intentions than with conventional 5.1- or 6.1-channel
Dolby Surround support mark: systems.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Additional Information Additional Information

Audyssey MultEQ XT AL24 Processing Plus

Audyssey MultEQ XT is a technology designed to provide the AL24 Processing Plus is an analog waveform reproduction
optimum listening environment for multiple listeners within the technology compatible with sampling frequencies of 192 kHz.
listening area. Test data collected from multiple listening points is This brings the sound closer to that of analog waveforms and
analyzed comprehensively and equalization that improves the improves the ability to play sound at low volumes with
sound quality for the entire listening area is performed. reverberations that are normally absorbed by the hall.
Audyssey MultEQ XT not only corrects frequency response
problems in large listening areas, it also fully automates the
surround system setup.
For a detailed description, see page 9. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs
based on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized
for use in consumer equipment.
• Audyssey MultEQ XT is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are
It is licensed under US and National Patent Applications transmitted with a single connection.
20030235318 and 10/700,220. Additional U.S. and Foreign HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Patents pending. MultEQ and the Audyssey MultEQ logo are Contents Protection), a technology for protecting copyrights that
trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc.. All rights reserved. encrypts digital video signals in the same was as with DVI.

• “HDMI”, “ ” and “High-Definition Multimedia

Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

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 Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Measures Page
Troubleshooting No test tones are • Surround mode is set to a mode • Set to Dolby/DTS Surround. —
produced. other than Dolby/DTS Surround.
If a problem should arise, first check the following. No sound is produced • Surround mode is set to • Set to a mode other than —
1. Are the connections correct? from surround “STEREO”. “STEREO”.
2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions? speakers.
3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly?
• Batteries dead. • Replace with new batteries. 3
If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem • Remote control unit too far from • Move closer. 3
persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of This unit does not this unit.
purchase. operate properly when • Obstacle between this unit and • Remove obstacle. 3
remote control unit is remote control unit.
used. • Different button is being pressed. • Press the proper button. —
Symptom Cause Measures Page • < and > ends of batteries inserted • Insert batteries properly. 3
Display not lit and • Power supply cord not plugged in • Check the insertion of the power 22 in reverse.
sound not produced securely. supply cord plug.
• AVR-987’s HDMI output terminals • Check the HDMI connection. 19
when POWER switch
and monitor’s input terminals are
set to on.
not properly connected.
• Speaker cables not securely • Connect securely. 7 • No HDMI signal is being input. • Properly select HDMI signal input 49, 50
connected. source.
• FUNCTION knob position is not • Switch to the proper position. 23 An image is not • The connected monitor equipment • The AVR-987 will not output video 19
Display lit but sound appropriate. projected with an or other equipments do not signal unless the other equipment
not produced. • Volume control set to minimum. • Turn volume up to suitable level. 23 HDMI connection. support HDCP. supports HDCP.
• MUTING is on. • Switch off MUTING. 24 • The output format of the • Check whether the output format 19
• No digital signal is being input. • Properly select a digital signal 47 connected player (HDMI FORMAT) of the connected player (HDMI
input source. does not match the supported FORMAT) matches the supported
input format of connected monitor input format of connected monitor
• AVR-987’s video output terminals • Check that the connections are 8, equipments. equipments.
and monitor’s input terminals are correct. 13 ~ 22
not properly connected. • The AVR-987 does not play HDMI • Set the HDMI audio playback 49
• Monitor’s input setting is wrong. • Set the monitor’s input selector to — audio signals. setting at the “HDMI In Assign”
the terminals to which video The HDMI audio is not settings to “AMP”.
Nothing is displayed on signals are connected. output. • The HDMI audio signals are not • Set the HDMI audio playback 49
monitor. • The PURE DIRECT mode is set. • Set a surround mode other than 25 output from the connected setting at the “HDMI In Assign”
the PURE DIRECT mode. monitor device. settings to “TV”.
• Player connected with component • Down-conversion is not possible —
• The set’s internal temperature has • Put the AVR-987 in a well- 7
terminal, TV connected with video for progressive video signals.
risen and the protection circuit has ventilated place.
terminal (yellow) or S-Video Make the interlace settings on the
been activated. • Turn off the power, then wait for 7
terminal. player.
the set to fully cool off before
• DVD player’s audio output setting • Make the DVD player’s default — Power has turned off turning the power back on.
is not set to bit stream. settings. and the power • The core wires of the speaker • Check the connections of all the 7
No DTS sound is indicator is blinking red. cables are touching each other or speaker cables.
• DVD player is not DTS-compatible. • Use a DTS-compatible player. —
produced. the AVR-987’s rear panel,
• AVR-987’s input setting is set to • Set to “AUTO” or “DTS”. 23
analog activating the protection circuit.
• AVR-987 is malfunctioning. • Turn off the power and contact a 7
• Copying between a source such as • Copying is not possible. — DENON customer service center.
DVD and a VCR is not usually
Copying from DVD to • You are playing a monaural source • When playing monaural sources, 32, 33
possible, as DVDs are often Sound is only produced
VCR is not possible. (TV, AM radio broadcast, etc.) in select a surround mode other than
encoded with copy-protection from the center
signals that prevent VCR recording. the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND DOLBY/DTS SURROUND mode.
speaker.
mode.
• Subwoofer’s power is not on. • Turn on the power. —
• Subwoofer’s initial setting is set to • Set the setting to “YES”. 57 • DVD player’s digital audio output • Check the DVD player’s audio —
“NO”. “DOLBY DIGITAL” is setting is not proper. output setting.
No sound is produced
• Subwoofer’s output is not • Connect properly. 7, 22 not displayed. For details, see the DVD player’s
from subwoofer.
connected. operating instructions.
• The subwoofer’s channel volume • Turn the subwoofer’s channel 34
level is set to “OFF”. volume level up. “CHECK ANTENNA” is • AVR-987’s XM connectors and the • Check that the connection are 20
displayed in the XM XM Connect-and-Play antenna is correct.
mode. not properly connected.

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Troubleshooting Specifications
Symptom Cause Measures Page
“NO SIGNAL” is • The signal cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Connect-and- 37
displayed in the XM Play antenna.
mode.

• The selected channel is not • Select the another channel. 37

“OFF AIR” is displayed
currently broadcasting.
in the XM mode.

Receiving only XM • The XM Tuner is not activated. • Contact XM Radio. 37

channels 0 and 1.

Specifications
2 Audio section 2 Video section
• Power amplifier • Standard video terminals
Rated output: Front (A, B): Input / output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
110 W + 110 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 dB
140 W + 140 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) • S-Video terminals
Center: Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
110 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) C (color) signal — 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
140 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 dB
Surround: • Color component video terminal
110 W + 110 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
140 W + 140 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) PB/CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
Surround Back: PR/CR signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
110 W + 110 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 100 MHz — +0, –3 dB
140 W + 140 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Dynamic power: 120 W x 2 ch (8 Ω/ohms) 2 Tuner section [FM] [AM]
170 W x 2 ch (4 Ω/ohms)
(note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10–15 W)
Output terminals: Front: A or B 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms
Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz
A+B 8 ~ 16 Ω/ohms
Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 18 µV
Center, Surround, Surr. Back 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)
• Analog
STEREO 23 µV (38.5 dBf)
Input sensitivity / input impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms
S/N (IHF-A): MONO 77 dB
Frequency response: 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz: +0, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
STEREO 72 dB
S/N: 102 dB (DIRECT mode)
Total Harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.15%
Distortion: 0.005% (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz) (DIRECT mode)
STEREO 0.3%
Rated output: 1.2 V
• Digital
D/A output: Rated output — 2 V (at 0 dB playback)
2 General
Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Total harmonic distortion — 0.008 % (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Power consumption: 6.0 A
S/N ratio — 102 dB
1 W Max (Standby)
Dynamic range — 96 dB
Maximum external dimensions: 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 429 (D) mm (17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 16-57/64”)
Digital input: Format — Digital audio interface
Mass: 14.0 kg (30 lbs 13.84 oz)
• Phono equalizer (PHONO input — REC OUT)
Input sensitivity: 2.5 mV
RIAA deviation: ±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) 2 Remote control unit (RC-1051)
S/N: 74 dB (A weighting, with 5 mV input) Batteries: R6P/AA Type (2 batteries)
Rated output / Maximum output: 150 mV / 8 V External dimensions: 52 (W) x 243 (H) x 21 (D) mm (2-3/64” x 9-9/16” x 53/64”)
Distortion factor: 0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V) Mass: 175 g (Approx. 6.1 oz) (included batteries)

* For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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2 List of preset codes

DVD Audio Dynamic 005, 085 JC Penny 004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049, 062, 085,
Denon 014, *[111] Audiovox 088 087, 088
Aiwa 009 Beaumark 087 Jensen 013, 026
Hitachi 010 Broksonic 086, 093 JVC 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043, 044, 045,
JVC 006, 011 Calix 088 046, 085
Konka 012, 013 Candle 006, 087, 088, 089, 090 Kenwood 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 033, 045, 085,
Magnavox 005 Canon 049, 057 090
Mitsubishi 004 Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071 Kodak 088
Panasonic 014 Carver 015 Lloyd 009, 094
Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 CCE 095 LXI 088
Pioneer 003, 008 Citizen 006, 007, 087, 088, 089, 090, 095 Magnavox 015, 016, 042, 049, 063, 106
Sanyo 018 Craig 007, 087, 088, 091, 115 Magnin 087
Sony 002, 019, 020 Curtis Mathes 006, 049, 073, 080, 087, 090, 092 Marantz 004, 005, 006, 015, 042, 049, 085, 090
Toshiba 001, 021, 022 Cybernex 087 Marta 088
Zenith 023 Daewoo 025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093, 095, 096 MEI 049
Daytron 025, 055 Memorex 009, 033, 049, 053, 060, 081, 087, 088,
VDP DBX 005, 085 091, 094, 115
Denon 028, 029, 112 Dumont 053 Metz 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128
Magnavox 026 Dynatech 009 MGA 001, 017, 027, 041, 097
Mitsubishi 028 Electrohome 001, 088, 097 MGN Technology 087
Panasonic 029, 030 Electrophonic 088 Midland 011
Philips 026 Emerson 001, 009, 017, 027, 086, 088, 089, 092, Minolta 013, 023
Pioneer 028, 031 093, 097, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 117 Mitsubishi 001, 003, 008, 013, 014, 017, 027, 029,
RCA 032 Fisher 009, 028, 031, 053, 054, 091, 099, 115 039, 040, 041, 045, 097
Sony 033, 034, 035, 036 GE 007, 011, 049, 050, 051, 052, 073, 080, Motorola 081
087 Montgomery Ward 001, 002, 007, 009, 049, 063, 081, 115,
VCR Go Video 047, 048 117
Admiral 081 Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 MTC 009, 087, 094
Aiko 095 Gradiente 094 Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090, 094
Aiwa 009 Grundig 042 NAD 038
Akai 026, 027, 070, 072, 082, 083, 084 Harley Davidson 094 NEC 004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, 045, 061,
Alba 055 Harman Kardon 040, 062 062, 085
Amstrad 009 Hi-Q 091 Nikko 088
ASA 042 Hitachi 009, 013, 023, 026, 058, *[108], 109, Noblex 087
Asha 087 110, 111 Optimus 081, 088

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PRESET CODE
Optonica 021 Sylvania 009, 015, 016, 017, 041, 049, 094 Bauer 155
Panasonic 024, 049, 064, 066, 067, 068, 069, 107 Symphonic 009, 094 Belcor 047
Perdio 009 Tandy 009 Bell & Howell 045, 118
Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090 Tashiko 009, 088 Bradford 061
Philco 015, 016, 049 Tatung 004, 026, 030 Brockwood 003, 047
Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105 Teac 004, 009, 026, 094 Candle 003, 030, 031, 032, 038, 047, 049, 050,
Pilot 088 Technics 024, 049 122
Pioneer 005, 013, 029, 036, 037, 038, 045, 085 Teknika 009, 010, 022, 049, 088, 094 Capehart 003
Portland 025, 055, 090 TMK 087, 092 Celebrity 046
Proscan 063, 080 Toshiba 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089, 098, 099, Circuit City 003
Pulsar 060 117 Citizen 029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 038, 047, 049,
Quartz 033 Totevision 007, 087, 088 050, 054, 061, 095, 122, 123
Quasar 034, 035, 049 Unirech 087 Concerto 031, 047, 049
Radio Shack 001, 002, 021, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, Vecrtor Research 005, 062, 085, 089, 090 Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135
097, 098, 115 Victor 005, 045, 046, 085 Contec 013, 051, 052, 061
Radix 088 Video Concepts 005, 027, 085, 089, 090 Cony 051, 052, 061
Randex 088 Videosonic 007, 087 Craig 004, 061
RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, Wards 013, 021, 023, 087, 088, 089, 091, 094, Crown 029
073, 080, 082, 087 097, 118, 119, 120 Curtis Mathes 029, 034, 038, 044, 047, 049, 053, 095,
Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, XR-1000 094 118
088, 091, 094, 097, 098 Yamaha 004, 005, 006, 026, 062, 085 Daewoo 027, 029, 039, 048, 049, 054, 055, 106,
Ricoh 055 Zenith 060, 078, 079 107, 137
Salora 033, 041 Daytron 003, 049
Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, 087, 089, TV Dimensia 044
113 Admiral 045, 121 Dixi 007, 015, 027
Sanky 081 Adventura 122 Electroband 046
Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085, 114 Aiko 054 Electrohome 029, 056, 057, 058, 147
Sanyo 032, 033, 053, 087, 091, 115, 116 Akai 016, 027, 046 Elta 027
SBR 042 Alleron 062 Emerson 029, 051, 059, 060, 061, 062, 118, 123,
Scott 017, 020, 086, 089, 093, 117 A-Mark 007 124, 139, 148
Sears 013, 023, 028, 031, 033, 053, 054, 088, Amtron 061 Envision 038
091, 098, 099, 115 Anam 006, 007, 036 Etron 027
Sentra 055 Anam National 061, 147 Fisher 014, 021, 063, 064, 065, 118
Sharp 001, 002, 021, 097 AOC 003, 007, 033, 038, 039, 047, 048, 049, Formenti 155
Shogun 087 133 Fortress 012
Sony 075, 076, 077, 078, 079, 121, 122 Archer 007 Fujitsu 004, 062
STS 023 Audiovox 007, 061 Funai 004, 062

2
PRESET CODE
Futuretech 004 Minutz 066 SBR 015
GE 020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058, 066, 088, Mitsubishi 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, Schneider 015
119, 120, 125, 147 081, 082, 083, 105 Scott 062
Goldstar 000, 015, 029, 031, 039, 048, 051, 056, Montgomery Ward 011, 020, 144, 145, 146 Sears 008, 014, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 040,
057, 067, 068, 069, 116 Motorola 121, 147 052, 057, 062, 063, 064, 065, 073, 075,
Grundy 062 MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095 076, 097, 098, 125, 159
Hitachi 029, 031, 051, 052, 070, 111, 112, 113, NAD 008, 075, 076, 128 Sharp 011, 012, 013, 026, 093, 099, 100, 104,
124, *[134] National 002, 036, 061, 147 121
Hitachi Pay TV 151 National Quenties 002 Siemens 013
Infinity 017, 071 NEC 031, 038, 039, 048, 057, 084, 086, 135, Signature 045, 144
Janeil 122 147 Simpson 050
JBL 017, 071 Nikko 054 Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150
JC Penny 020, 034, 039, 040, 041, 044, 048, 050, NTC 054 Soundesign 030, 050, 062
058, 066, 069, 076, 088, 090, 095, 125, Optimus 128 Spectricon 007, 033
136, 159 Optonica 011, 012, 093, 121 Squareview 004
JCB 046 Orion 004, 139 Supre-Macy 032, 122
JVC 019, 051, 052, 072, 073, 091, 117, 126 Panasonic 002, 009, 017, 036, 037, 071, 141, 143, Supreme 046
Kawasho 018, 046 147 Sylvania 005, 010, 017, 030, 078, 079, 085, 089,
Kenwood 038, 056, 057 Philco 005, 010, 030, 050, 051, 056, 079, 085, 101, 127, 131, 132, 145, 155
Kloss 010, 032 127, 131, 132, 145, 147 Symphonic 004, 148
Kloss Novabeam 005, 122, 127, 131 Philips 005, 015, 017, 050, 051, 056, 078, 087, Tandy 012, 121
KTV 074, 123 088, 089, 131, 132, 147 Tatung 036, 124
Loewe 071 Pioneer 124, 128, 142 Technics 037
Logik 144 Portland 054 Teknika 001, 030, 032, 034, 052, 054, 078, 083,
Luxman 031 Price Club 095 095, 144, 156, 157
LXI 008, 014, 017, 024, 040, 044, 063, 071, Proscan 040, 044, 125 Tera 035, 129
075, 076, 077, 118, 125 Proton 035, 051, 092, 129 Thomson 165, 166
Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, Pulsar 042 Toshiba 008, 014, 034, 063, 075, 076, 095, 097,
071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, 110, Quasar 036, 037, 074, 141 136, 158, 159
127, 131, 132, 145 Radio Shack 011, 044, 063, 093, 118 Universal 020, 066, 088
Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 RCA 040, 044, 125, 130, 137, 151, 152 Victor 019, 073, 126
Matsui 027 Realistic 014, 063, 093, 118 Video Concepts 016
Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144 Saisho 027 Viking 032, 122
Metz 160, 161, 162, 163 Samsung 003, 015, 034, 053, 055, 057, 094, 095, Wards 005, 045, 066, 078, 085, 088, 089, 093,
MGA 001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 136, 153 102, 103, 131, 132, 148
083 Sansui 139 Zenith 042, 114, 115, 140, 144, 149
Midland 125 Sanyo 013, 014, 021, 022, 063, 064, 081, 096 Zonda 007

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CABLE DBS (SATELLITE) Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007
ABC 006, *[007], 008, 009 Alphastar 054 Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010
Archer 010, 011 Chaparral 035, 036 JVC 018, 019
Century 011 Dishnet 053 Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017
Citizen 011 Drake 037, 038 Magnavox 006, 015, 035
Colour Voice 012, 013 Echostar Dish 062, 066 Marantz 016, 028, 035
Comtronic 014 GE 048, 055, 056 MCS 016, 024
Eastern 015 General Instruments 039, 040, 041 Onkyo 025, 027
Garrard 011 Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 Optimus 017, 020, 021, 022, 023
Gemini 030, 033, 034 Hitachi 058, 059 Philips 014, 032, 033, 035
General Instrument 030, 031, 032 Hughes Network 063, 064, 065, 069 Pioneer 006, 022, 030
Hytex 006 JVC 057 Sears 006
Jasco 011 Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083 Sony 023, 031
Jerrold 009, 016, 017, 026, 032 Magnavox 060 Teac 002, 009, 028
Magnavox 018 Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086 Technics 016, 029, 036
Movie Time 019 Philips 060 Wards 035, 037
NSC 019 Primestar 051 Yamaha 038, 039, 040, 041
Oak 000, 006, 020 Proscan 048, 055, 056 Zenith 042
Panasonic 001, 005 RCA 048, 055, 056, 068
Philips 011, 012, 013, 018, 021 Realistic 042 CD-R
Pioneer 002, 003, 022 Sierra I 036 Denon *[111], 112
RCA 029 Sierra II 036 Philips 112
Regency 015 Sierra III 036
Samsung 014, 023 Sony 049, 067 MD
Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025 STS1 043 Denon 113
Signal 014 STS2 044 Kenwood 003, 004
SL Marx 014 STS3 045 Onkyo 007
Starcom 009 SRS4 046 Sharp 005
Stargate 014 Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082 Sony 006
Teleview 014 Toshiba 047, 050
Tocom 007, 016 Uniden 061 TAPE
TV86 019
Denon *[111]
Unika 011 CD Aiwa 001, 002
United Artists 006 Denon *[111] Carver 002
Universal 010, 011 Aiwa 001, 035, 043 Harman/Kardon 002, 003
Viewstar 018, 019 Burmster 002 JVC 004, 005
Zenith 027, 028 Carver 003, 035 Kenwood 006
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Magnavox 002 *[ ] : Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory.
Marantz 002
Onkyo 016, 018 DVD preset codes 111 014
Optimus 007, 008
DVD-555 DVD-800
Panasonic 012 B
DVD-755 DVD-1600
Model No.
Philips 002 DVD-900 DVD-2000
DVD-910 DVD-2500
Pioneer 007, 008, 009 DVD-955 DVD-3000
Sony 013, 014, 015 DVD-1000 DVD-3300
DVD-1200
Technics 012
DVD-1500
Victor 004 DVD-1710
Wards 007 DVD-1910
DVD-2200
Yamaha 010, 011 DVD-2800
DVD-2800II
DVD-2900
DVD-2910
DVD-3800
DVD-3910
DVD-5900
DVD-5910
DVD-9000
DVM-715
DVM-1800
DVM-1805
DVM-1815
DVM-2815
DVM-4800

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