AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-887 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ENGLISH FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) ¢NOTE ON USE 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.
ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-887 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 System setup items and default values ····························45 ~ 47 Navigating through the System Setup Menu ···························48 About the on screen display and front display ·························49 Audio Input Setup Setting the Digital In Assignment ················································49 Setting the EXT.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Before using About the remote control unit Pay attention to the following before using this unit: • Moving the unit. To prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in the connection cables, always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect the connection cables between all other audio components when moving the unit. • Cautions on using mobile phones. Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started !6 Cursor buttons (D, H) ·······························(11) !7 MASTER VOLUME control knob··············(25) !8 TUNING buttons (•, ª) ·····························(37) !9 STATUS button ··········································(26) @0 DIMMER button ·········································(26) @1 VIDEO SELECT button ······························(40) @2 Display Part names and functions For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parenth
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Rear panel !2 !1 !0 Remote control unit o i u y [ Front ] t Remote control signal transmitter ························(3) Indicator ··························(65) Power buttons················(11) Tuner system/System buttons······················(37, 67) Function buttons············(25) !3 !4 q w e e !5 q DIGITAL terminals (Optical/Coaxial) ·············································(9) w VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ··························(9) e AUDIO t
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started [ Rear ] ZONE2 buttons···············(43) MAIN buttons ·················(43) Function / Number buttons······················(25, 66) SURROUND MODE buttons ····························(27) Tuner system/System buttons······················(37, 66) TEST TONE/DISPLAY button························(62, 66) Cursor buttons (D, H, F, G) ····················(11) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button························(11, 66) SURROUND PARAMETER/ AUDIO button···········(25, 6
ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Speaker layout [Basic layout] Easy Setup Procedure Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor. • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-887 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • To set the sound field manually ( page 60 ~ 63). Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speaker Easy to setup flow Placing the speakers. Auto setup flow Connecting the speakers.
ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure ¢ Connections Speaker connections Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). NOTE: When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cable come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cable conductors, or with the rear panel and screws. NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on.
ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure • 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 outputs are also provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs. Connecting a DVD player and monitor • To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-887, you only need to choose one connection type.
ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure SYSTEM SETUP DH F G, ENTER Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions • The AVR-887’s auto setup and room equalizer functions use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the optimum settings. • When the auto setup procedure is performed, one of the following three correction curves can be selected for the room equalizer function.
ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure w Before performing the Auto Setup procedure 1 Turn on your subwoofer. Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency. Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn this function off before performing the Auto Setup procedure. 2 3 Press . Turn on your monitor.
ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure y Starting Auto Setup Press D H to select “Start”, then press F. • Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows: 1 FL FR C 2 SW SL SR SBL SBR 1: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice. 2: Not displayed when “ZONE2” and “Front” are set at “Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment” ( page 58). • After each channel is measured, “Calculating” appears. • The display switches to the Auto Setup check screen automatically.
ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure Error messages • These error screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. • When there is too much noise in the room, the speakers may not be detected properly.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Cable indications NOTE: • Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • 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. Doing so could result in humming or noise.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the video convert settings The video conversion function • Even if the formats of the video signals from the various players differ, the different formats can be converted and the signals output to the monitor from a single video output terminal. We recommend outputting with the format offering the highest quality video signals possible.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Video convert S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT OFF – – – Used Not used – – – Used Not used – – – Used Not used – – – Used Not used Connecting Other Sources HDMI E E E E E E E E E E C C C C C C C C C C Input signals COMPONENT S-VIDEO E E E E E C E C E C C E C E C C C C C C E E E E E C E C E C C E C E C C C C C C C : Signal input E : No signal VIDEO E C E C C E C E C C E C E C C E C E C C HDMI E E E E E E E E E E HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI MONITOR OUT COMPON
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals [To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals] Connecting a TV/DBS tuner • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided. • To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a CD player Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 49).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals 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. • Use a compatible player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright protected by CPPM.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a DVD recorder NOTE: • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on the AVR887’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal. • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your DVD recorder. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder Connecting the iPod® When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK CONTROL jack on the AVR-887 with a mini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO and/or S-VIDEO terminal(s). The diagram below shows an example of connections for when the iPod is assigned to the VCR-2 terminal.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the antenna terminals NOTE: • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • 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. An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals ZONE2 speaker out connections For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( • When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power Amp Assignment” in the “System Setup Menu”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 58).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the PRE OUT terminals Connecting the power supply cord • Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel.
ENGLISH INPUT MODE STATUS FUNCTION DIMMER VOLUME Basic Operation Playing the input source 1 4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume. • The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display. Use FUNCTION to select the input source you want to play. To select the input source when ZONE2/REC SELECT is selected, press then operate . SURROUND PARAMETER 2 Press INPUT MODE. • The input mode indicator lights. AUTO PCM EXT.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Press [MUTING]. You can adjust the muting level ( Using the surround modes Types of surround modes and their features page 58). ¢ On screen display The AVR-887 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source. Press [ON SCREEN].
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural PURE DIRECT • Use this mode to play analog input music sources with extremely high quality. F G, ENTER STATUS INPUT MODE DIRECT / STEREO • Effective for achieving pure playback. • If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) an input source for which digital (COAXIAL, 1 Select OPTICAL etc.) is set ( page 49). 2 [STANDARD] to select “STANDARD (Dolby/DTS 3 Press Surround)”. Press INPUT MODE to select “AUTO”. 4 Play a program source with the •“ ” or “ , mark. ” lights, depending on the source. 5 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 6 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set. CINEMA EQ.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation F G, ENTER Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode When “MUSIC” mode is selected: It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2channels) in the surround mode. This mode is optimal for playing program sources recorded in Dolby Surround. 1 Press [STANDARD] to select “DOLBY PLIIx”. NEURAL SURROUND DH ENTER DHFG [ON SCREEN] 2 Play a program source. 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 4 Press F G to select the play mode.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2channels) in the surround mode. 1 Press [STANDARD] to select “DTS NEO:6”. DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 NEURAL SURROUND 2 Play a program source. 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 4 Press F G to select the play mode. CINEMA: This mode is optimum for playing movies.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Channel output Surround Mode PURE DIRECT, DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND NEURAL SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL SURROUND SURROUND SUB- D.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation ¢ Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Button Input signals DTS Surround Mode STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Button Input signals DTS Surround Mode DIRECT DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT + PLIIx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLIIx MUSIC PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT MULTI CH PURE DIRECT M PURE D + PLIIx CINEMA M PURE D + PLIIx MUSIC DSP SIMULATION 5CH/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL STEREO STEREO Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM *2 *1 C E E E *2 *1 *3 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL EX DIGITAL (5.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Using the DENON original surround modes The AVR-887 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound fields artificially. One of seven surround modes can be selected according to the program source and parameters can be further adjusted to achieve even more realistic sound fields.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Selecting the DSP surround simulation F G, SELECT/ENTER • Select “Default Yes” and press F to reset all the settings. ¢ To operate the surround mode and the surround parameters from the remote control unit 1 ¢ Operating the surround mode and the surround parameters from the main unit’s panel Press [DSP SIMULATION].
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Setting the tone control Adjust the bass and treble to suit your tastes. ¢ When you do not want to adjust the tone Set “Tone Defeat” to “ON” at step 3 in “Adjusting the tone”. ¢ Adjusting the tone 1 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 2 Press D H to select “TONE”, then press F. In the direct mode, “TONE” cannot be selected. Adjusting the speaker volume 1 Press [CH SELECT]. 2 Press D H or [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. 3 F G] to adjust the volume.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation CHANNEL BAND TUNING Listening to the radio Manual tuning Check that the remote control unit is set to “AUDIO”. Auto tuning to select “TUNER” or press 1 Use [TUNER]. to select “TUNER” or press 2 Press BAND to select “AM”, “FM” or “XM”. 1 Use [TUNER]. When listening to the XM Satellite Radio ( 2 Press BAND to select “AM”, “FM” or “XM”. SHIFT When listening to the XM Satellite Radio ( page 38, 39).
ENGLISH Basic Operation Preset memory 1 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. 2 Press [MEMORY]. Press SHIFT to select the desired memory block (A to 3 G). Basic Operation Recalling preset stations 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block. 2 Press CHANNEL to select the desired preset channel. XM Satellite Radio AVR-887 is the XM Ready receiver.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID Channel selection TUNING FUNCTION BAND STATUS Use to select “TUNER” or press to select “TUNER” or press 1 1 Use [TUNER]. [TUNER]. 2 Press BAND to select “XM”. 3 Press STATUS until “SIGNAL” is displayed. • The display changes as shown below according to the receiving condition. VIDEO SELECT FUNCTION [XM RADIO] 2 Press BAND to select “XM”.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Night mode The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. The dialogues are easier to hear at night and when listening with the volume low. Press [NIGHT]. Calling the settings out Press at which the settings you want to call out are stored. Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function) Press VIDEO SELECT until the desired image appears on the monitor.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ZONE2 STATUS Listening to music 1 D H] to select the music file, then press [ENTER] Press [D G]. or [G F] to return to the music menu screen. Press [F 2 Press [ENTER] or [GG]. • Playback starts. Pause: Press [ENTER] during playback. Press again to resume. Manual search: D H] during playback. Press and hold in [D • D: Fast reverse • H: Fast forward [OFF] Track search: D H] during playback.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation [System configuration and connections example 2] Using external amplifier. Multi zone music entertainment system • When the outputs of the ZONE2 OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the MAIN ZONE in which this unit and the playback devices are installed. (Refer to ZONE2 on the diagram below.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc., in the ZONE2 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode) Press to display the “ZONE2 1 SOURCE” on the display. RECOUT ZONE2 “ZONE2 SOURCE” displayed, turn 2 With to select the source you want to output appears on the display. • The “ -2” indicator and the indicator for the selected source light.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Recording (audio and/or video) 1 Press until “RECOUT” appears on the display. ZONE2 RECOUT Use to select the source to be recorded 2 (audio and/or video). • The “ ” indicator and the indicator for the selected source light. 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).
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 System setup items and default values 1. Auto Setup/Room EQ Default settings Page 1 Auto Setup The AVR-887 performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit an appropriate automatic setting. Items – 10 ~ 13 2 Room EQ Setup Set the Room Equalizer setting with “All” or “Assign” for each surround mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 3. Audio Input Setup Items 1 Digital In Assignment EXT. IN 2 Subwoofer Level Default settings This assigns the digital input terminals for the different input sources. CD DVD / VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 CDR / TAPE V.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 5. Advanced Playback Items 2ch 1 Direct/Stereo Make the 2-channel direct mode and stereo mode speaker settings. Default settings Page Basic 56 2 Dolby Digital Setup Turn the audio compression on or off when down-mixing Dolby Digital signals. OFF 56 3 Auto Surround Mode Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input signal.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 F G, ENTER Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 45 ~ 47). Navigating through the System Setup Menu 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP. [ On screen display ] • The “System Setup Menu” appears. SYSTEM SETUP DH 2 Press D H to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 About the on screen display and front display Audio Input Setup The AVR-887 is equipped with an intuitive and easy-to-understand on screen display, and is equipped with an alphanumeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. We recommend that you use the on screen display when you make system adjustments. Some representative front display and on screen display examples are shown below.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT. IN subwoofer terminal. Setting the iPod Assignment Setting the Input Function Level It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold separately) audio and/or video signals to any input terminals on the AVR-887 and play them. The playback level is corrected individually for the different input sources.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Function Rename Advanced Setup – Part 1 1 Setting the Tuner Presets The name of the input function that is displayed can be changed. 1 ¢ Auto Preset Memory Up to 56 FM stations can be preset automatically. Press D H to select “Function Rename”, then press ENTER. 1 Press D H to select “Tuner Presets”, then press ENTER. D H to select “Auto Preset Memory”, then press 2 Press ENTER. 2 D H to select the input function, then press F 2 Press G to set.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 ¢ Preset Skip ¢ Preset Name Preset channels that are not used often can be skipped. The preset channels can be given the names you want. (Except the XM channels.) 1 Press D H to select “Preset Skip”, then press ENTER. 1 Press D H to select “Preset Name”, then press ENTER. D H to select the preset channel, then press F 2 Press D H to select the preset channel, then press F G to set. 2 Press G to set.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Video Setup Advanced Setup – Part 1 1 Setting the Component In Assignment 2 Setting the HDMI In Assignment 3 The HDMI input terminals are assigned for the different input sources. Select the HDMI audio signal playback method. 1 Press D H to select “Video Setup”, then press ENTER. D H to select “HDMI In Assign”, then press 2 Press ENTER. D H to select “Component In Assign”, then 1 Press press ENTER. 4 D H to select the input source, then press F G 2 Press to set.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Video Convert This sets whether or not to use the video conversion function. Setting the HDMI Out Setup Set whether or not to up-convert from analog video signals to HDMI. When this function is used, the format of the signal output from the HDMI terminal can be set. 1 Press D H to select “Video Convert”, then press ENTER. Press D H to select “HDMI Out Setup”, then press Press D H to select the input source, then press F G 1 ENTER.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Audio Delay Adjust the time delay between the video and audio signals. Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) Set whether or not to display the on screen display for indications other than the menu screens. 1 Press D H to select “Audio Delay”, then press ENTER. 1 Press D H to select “On Screen Display”, then press ENTER. Press F G to set. 2 2 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set. 0 ms ~ 200 ms: Adjust the time delay.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Playback Advanced Setup – Part 1 1 2 Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo Turn the audio compression on or off when down-mixing Dolby Digital signals. Make the 2-channel direct mode and stereo mode speaker settings. D H to select “Advanced Playback”, then press 1 Press ENTER. 2 D H to select “Dolby Digital Setup”, then press 1 Press ENTER. 3 2 Press F G to set. Press D H to select “2ch Direct / Stereo”, then press ENTER.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Auto Surround Mode Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input signal. The surround mode used at last for the four 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 input.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 1 Option Setup Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment Setting the Volume Control 2 To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power amplifier can be assigned to the front channel (“Front A” or “Front B”) for biamp playback, ZONE2. Power Amplifier Assignment Surround Back ZONE2 Bi-Amp SPEAKER OUT MAIN ZONE ZONE2 7.1ch system – 5.1ch system 2ch system 5.1ch system – This sets the volume level of output.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Setup Lock This sets whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they cannot be changed. 1 Press D H to select “Setup Lock”, then press ENTER. 2 Press F to select “ON”, then press ENTER. 1 2 • When the setup lock function is activated, the settings listed below cannot be changed, and “SETUP LOCKED!” is displayed when related buttons are operated.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 F G, ENTER Speaker Setup 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 will be greatly enhanced when “Small” is set for the main (front) and surround speakers. When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is automatically set to “Yes”, and when “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front” is automatically set to “Large”.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Setting the Subwoofer Setup Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low bass signals. D H to select “Subwoofer Setup”, then press 1 Press ENTER. 2 Press F G to set. This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 1 Setting the Channel Level Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output from the speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same volume level. 1 Press D H to select “Channel Level”, then press ENTER. 2 Press F G to set. Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from each speaker. Test tones are automatically emitted from each speaker.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 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 low frequency component that was cut is output from the subwoofer or the speakers that are set to “Large”. D H to select “Crossover Frequency”, then 1 Press press ENTER.
ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Setting the Direct Mode Setup Set the ON/OFF setting of Room Equalizer, in the case of the surround mode is in “DIRECT” or “PURE DIRECT”. Check the parameter The results of the measured items can be checked. This item is displayed, after the measurement result of the “Auto Setup” is decided. D H to select “Direct Mode Setup”, then press 1 Press D H to select “Parameter Check”, then press ENTER. 1 Press ENTER. 2 Press F G to set.
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] 3 Press [ZONE2 OFF] and [MAIN ON] at the same time. • The indicator starts flashing. 1 Referring to the included list of preset codes, press 4 [NUMBER] to input the preset code (a 3-digit number) Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the 2 component for the manufacturer of the component whose signals to be operated (CD, CD-R/MD or TAPE). Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Operating a component stored in the preset memory 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, TAPE or CD-R/MD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position. 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want to operate.
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit ¢ Functions of buttons for the different devices [Front] Device operated CD player CD recorder MD recorder Tape deck DVD player Video disc player Video deck Cable TV TV (Monitor) VIDEO AUDIO MODE SELECTOR 1 Satellite tuner TV CD OFF – – – – Power off – – – – – ON / SOURCE – – – – Power on Power on /Standby Power on /Standby Power on /Standby Power on /Standby Power on /Standby SHIFT Preset ch
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit [Rear] Device operated CD player CD recorder MODE SELECTOR 1 MD recorder Tape deck DVD player Video disc player Video deck Satellite tuner Cable TV TV (Monitor) VIDEO AUDIO MODE SELECTOR 2 CD NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) – – – – Number input / Track selection Number input / Track selection – Channels Channels Channels TV/ VCR – – – – Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mod
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Setting the punch through function [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9 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 [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”. Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be 2 registered (DBS/CABLE or TV). 3 Press [MEMORY] and [INPUT MODE] at the same time.
ENGLISH Additional Information We recommend using two speakers. When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use two speakers. Surround back speakers Sound position directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system.
ENGLISH Additional Information Surround Additional Information DTS NEO:6 surround DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is a digital surround format developed by Digital Theater Systems of the United States. The number of playback channels and the playing band is the same as for Dolby Digital (5.1-channels).
ENGLISH Additional Information Neural Surround Troubleshooting Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format 100 % compatible with stereo.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom No sound is produced from subwoofer. Troubleshooting Cause • Subwoofer’s power is not on. • Subwoofer’s initial setting is set to “NO”. • Subwoofer’s output is not connected. • The subwoofer’s channel volume level is set to “OFF”. Measures • Connect properly. • Turn the subwoofer’s channel volume level up. • Surround mode is set to a mode • Set to STANDARD other than STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround). Surround). No sound is produced from surround speakers.
ENGLISH Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Dynamic power: Output terminals: ¢ Tuner section Front (A, B): 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.
ENGLISH ¢ List of preset codes DVD ASA 042 Go Video 047, 048 Minolta 013, 023 Denon 014, *[111] Asha 087 Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 Mitsubishi 001, 003, 008, 013, 014, Aiwa 009 Audio Dynamic 005, 085 Gradiente 094 Hitachi 010 Audiovox 088 Grundig 042 JVC 006, 011 Beaumark 087 Harley Davidson 094 Motorola Konka 012, 013 Broksonic 086, 093 Harman Kardon 040, 062 Montgomery Ward Magnavox 005 Calix 088 Hi-Q 091 Mitsubishi 004 Candle 006, 087, 088, 089, 09
ENGLISH Radix 088 Technics 024, 049 Bell & Howell 045, 118 Fujitsu 004, 062 Randex 088 Teknika 009, 010, 022, 049, 088, Bradford 061 Funai 004, 062 RCA Realistic 094 Brockwood 003, 047 Futuretech 004 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, TMK 087, 092 Candle 003, 030, 031, 032, 038, GE 020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 082, 087 Toshiba 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 047, 049, 050, 122 058, 066, 088, 119, 120, 089, 098, 099, 117 Capehart 003 007, 087, 088 Celebrity 046 U
ENGLISH Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, Philips 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 005, 015, 017, 050, 051, Squareview 004 Eastern 015 056, 078, 087, 088, 089, Supre-Macy 032, 122 Garrard 011 131, 132, 147 Supreme 046 Gemini 030, 033, 034 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Pioneer 124, 128, 142 Sylvania 005, 010, 017, 030, 078, General Instrument 030, 031, 032 015, 017, 071, 080 Portland 054 079, 085, 089, 101, 127, Hytex 006 Matsui 027 Price Club 095 131, 132, 145, 155 Jasco 011 Memorex
ENGLISH 062, 066 Magnavox 006, 015, 035 Optimus 007, 008 GE 048, 055, 056 Marantz 016, 028, 035 Panasonic 012 General Instruments 039, 040, 041 MCS 016, 024 Philips 002 Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 Onkyo 025, 027 Pioneer 007, 008, 009 Hitachi 058, 059 Optimus 017, 020, 021, 022, 023 Sony 013, 014, 015 Hughes Network 063, 064, 065, 069 Philips 014, 032, 033, 035 Technics 012 JVC 057 Pioneer 006, 022, 030 Victor 004 Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083 Sears 006 Wards 007 M
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