Denon AVR-487 manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-487 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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II FCC INFORMA TION (For US customers) 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. IMPORT ANT NOTICE:[...]

ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH Contents Thank you for choosing the DENON A VR-487 A V 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 i[...]

ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH Tr oubleshooting ············································································ 43 Additional Information ··························································· 41, 42 Specificat[...]

Getting Started Getting Started ENGLISH 3 ENGLISH About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the A VR-487, the attached remote control unit (RC-1050) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: • Set using the preset memory function ( page 36). Cautions on ins[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH Display q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is displayed at w . w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level. The Setup item number is displayed in System Setup. t STEREO indicator This lights when an FM stereo broadca[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH Remote control unit Remote control signal transmitter ························(3) Power buttons ············(9, 37) Master volume control buttons ························(9, 21) CH SELECT/ENTER button ···················?[...]

Getting Started 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH Power buttons ················(37) Input source selector/ Number buttons ·······(21, 39) SURROUND P ARAMETER/ AUDIO button ···········(24, 37) ENTER button ·················(16) Cursor buttons ( D D , H H , F F , G G ) ······················(2[...]

Easy Operation Easy Operation 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH >< <> >< <> >< >< >< IN ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ¢ Connections •W ith the A VR-487, up to six speakers can be connected for surround playback. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connecti[...]

Easy Operation Easy Operation 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH • For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor . S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs. • The signals input to the color diffe[...]

Easy Operation Easy Operation ENGLISH ENGLISH 9 Before operating Press < ON/ST ANDBY > or [ON/SOURCE] . • The power indicator blinks green and the power turns on. Press < POWER > . £ OFF: The power turns off and the indicator is off. ¢ ON: The power indicator lights red. T urn on your subwoofer . Set the volume to halfway and set th[...]

Connecting Other Sources ENGLISH 10 ENGLISH Cable indications Signal direction The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). V ideo cable Audio cable NOTE: • Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also ref[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a TV/DBS tuner •T o connect the digital audio output from the TV or 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 more information about Digital Input Assignment ( p[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 12 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a VCR • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below , in addition to the digital audio connections. • Precaut[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting the XM terminal •A VR-487 is the XM Ready ® receiver . Y ou can receive XM ® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. • Plug the XM Passport System into XM terminal on the rear panel. • Position[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 14 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting the iPod ® iPod ASD-1R L R L R A G AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK CONTROL jack on the A VR-487 with a mini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO and/or S-VIDEO terminal(s). The[...]

15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Page Default settings Items Item No. This assigns the different input sources for the digital input terminals. Page Default settings Items System Setup 1. Speaker Setup System setup items and default values 1 ~ 4 6 ~ 11 Speaker Configuration mode T est T one mode Front Sp. Large Center Sp. Surround Sp. Subwoofer Small Small Ye s [...]

System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 16 ENGLISH Current setting Navigating through the System Setup items Press SYSTEM SETUP , then press ENTER . Press F F G G to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER . Press ENTER or H H to confirm the new settings. Press SYSTEM SETUP to move the next category . To cancel the system setup mode, press SYST[...]

System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 17 ENGLISH Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually . Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Configuration Automatically set the output component and properties for the various channels according to the combination of speakers to be actually used for surround playback. Pres[...]

System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 18 ENGLISH Setting the Distance This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L6 on the diagram at the below). L1 L2[...]

System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 19 ENGLISH ¢ Adjusting the test tone using the remote control unit Adjustment of the test tones using the remote control unit is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only valid in the ST ANDARD (Dolby / DTS Surround) mode. The adjusted levels are automatically stored for the different surround modes. Press [TE[...]

System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 20 ENGLISH Setting the EXT . IN Subwoofer Level Press ENTER or H H to enter the setting and switch to the Auto Preset Memory setting. 2 Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT . IN subwoofer terminal. +15 dB, +10 dB, +5 dB, 0 dB: Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was i[...]

ENGLISH 21 ENGLISH Basic Operation Playing the input source Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source you want to play . Start playback on the selected component. For operating instructions, refer to the component’ s manual. 1 3 Press INPUT MODE . AUTO (All auto mode) : The type of input signal is detected and the A VR-487’ s surround mode [...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 22 ENGLISH T urning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Press [MUTING] . Y ou can adjust the muting level ( page 20). • Canceling MUTING mode: To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the volume. Connect the headphones to < PHONES > . • No sound is produced from the speakers automat[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 23 ENGLISH ¢ DIRECT mode This mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio signals are transmitted directly , without passing through the tone circuits, etc. Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) The A VR-487 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to [...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 24 ENGLISH D.COMP .: The dynamic range is compressed. Select one of four modes: “OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HIGH”. Effective source mode Dolby Digital / DTS (For DTS sources, only displayed for compatible software.) LFE: To play the various types of software properly , we recommend settin[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 25 ENGLISH 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 ENTER D H F G D H F G SURROUND PARAMETER [STANDARD] ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER D H F G , ENTER Selecting the DTS N[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 26 ENGLISH Surround Mode Surround modes and parameters E E E E C C (CINEMA) C C (CINEMA) E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C (NOTE3) C C (NOTE2) C C (OFF) C C (OFF) C C E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C (0 dB) E E C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (NOTE1) [...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 27 ENGLISH E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C E E E E E E E E E E E E E E 4 E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C E E E E C C C C E E C C C C C C C C C C C C E E E E E E E E E E E E E E 4 E E E E C C C C E E C C C C C C C C E E C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C[...]

5CH STEREO Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 28 ENGLISH VIRTUAL MA TRIX VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE (NOTE) JAZZ CLUB ROCK ARENA Using the DENON original surround modes The A VR-487 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound fields artificially . One of seven surround mode[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 29 ENGLISH • Select “DEF AUL T Y/N” and press F F to reset all the settings. Press D D H H to select the item, then press F F G G to set. The surround parameter switches in the following order each time SURROUND P ARAMETER is pressed for the different surround modes. • When the MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA,[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 30 ENGLISH Press ENTER or SURROUND P ARAMETER . Press G G to select “OFF”. Press D D H H to select “Bass” or “T reble”, then press F F G G to set the level. Can be adjusted within the range of –10 dB to +10 dB. 3 4 5 Press <TONE DEFEA T> or set “T one Defeat” to “ON” at step 3 in ?[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 31 ENGLISH 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 Use <INPUT SELECTOR > to select “TUNER” or press [TUNER] . Auto tuning Manual tuning Press [MODE] to s[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 32 ENGLISH XM Satellite Radio ¢ Introducing XM Satellite Radio There’ s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM. XM Satellite Radio. Select from over 170 channels of music, news, sports, comedy , talk, and entertainment. Coast-to-coast coverage. Digital quality sound. With all music channels 1[...]

ENGLISH 33 ENGLISH 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 Advanced Operation The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. The dialogues are easier to hear at night and when listening wi[...]

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH 34 ENGLISH If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be properly connected. Check the connections and settings. NOTE: • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage of data on an iPod occurring when the iPod is used connected to the A VR-487. • Some of the functio[...]

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH ENGLISH 35 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 Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored) Select the input source to b[...]

ENGLISH 36 ENGLISH [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”. 1 Operate the audio component. For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared contro[...]

ENGLISH 37 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Operating a component stored in the preset memory Operate the component. For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. Set to the[...]

ENGLISH 38 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Menu ¢ Functions of buttons for the different devices RETURN DISPLA Y ENTER AUDIO D D H H F F G G SETUP 9 , VCR CH + 8 , VCR CH – 7 6 0 , DISC SKIP + 3 , A/B 2 1 CHANNEL + CHANNEL – SHIFT ON / SOURCE OFF MODE SELECTOR 2 TV (Monitor) Cable TV Satellite tuner [...]

Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit ENGLISH 39 ENGLISH q , e Special remarks: q It is only possible to set the preset memory for one device per mode. When a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted. w Note that the function names of the DVD buttons on the remote control unit may differ for some [...]

ENGLISH 40 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Setting the punch through function Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”. 1 Press [MEMORY] and [INPUT MODE] at the same time. • The indicator starts flashing. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be r egister ed (DBS/CABLE or TV). 2 “Punch Through” is[...]

ENGLISH 41 ENGLISH Examples of speaker layouts Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them. Additional Information About the speakers Surround speakers [ As seen from above ] [ As seen from the side ] Front speaker 2 to 3 feet Surround speaker 60° ¢ B[...]

ENGLISH 42 ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information Neural Surround 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. With [...]

T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH 43 Page Measures Cause Symptom This unit does not operate properly when remote control unit is used. • Batteries dead. • Remote control unit too far from this unit. • Obstacle between this unit and remote control unit. • Different button is being pressed. • < and > ends of batteries inserted in rever[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH 44 Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T .H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T .H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T .H.D.) 110 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T .H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W (8 ?[...]

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