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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-487

OPERATING 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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example,

near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;

or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or

adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with

the product. Any mounting of the product should

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should

use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation

and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from

overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The

openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,

rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type

of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power

company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other

sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the

plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace

your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against

them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is

connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static

charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,

provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge

unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,

connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding

electrode. See Figure A.

16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,

or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it

from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will

prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or

where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an

outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from

touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product

through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out

parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind on the product.

20. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or

removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may

result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this

indicates a need for service.

22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other

hazards.

23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,

ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the

product is in proper operating condition.

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or

ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

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FCC INFORMATION (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. 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 use the product.

3. NOTE

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation.

This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

product does cause harmful interference to radio or 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:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or

an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

¢NOTE ON USE

•Avoid high temperatures.

Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed

in a rack.

•Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

•Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and

dust.

•Unplug the power cord when not using the

apparatus for long periods of time.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

•Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

•Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus.

•Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come

in contact with the apparatus.

•Never disassemble or modify the apparatus in any

way.

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Contents

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-487 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.

Accessories······················································································2

Before using ····················································································2

Cautions on installation·································································3

About the remote control unit······················································3

Inserting the batteries····································································3

Operating range of the remote control unit································3

Part names and functions

Front panel ·····················································································4

Display····························································································4

Rear panel ······················································································5

Remote control unit ···································································5, 6

Speaker layout [Basic layout]························································6

Speaker connections······································································7

Connecting a DVD player and monitor ········································8

Before operating·············································································9

Playing the input source································································9

Cable indications ··········································································10

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner························································11

Connecting a video camera or video game ··································11

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals ·················11

Connecting a CD player ·······························································12

Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder··············12

Connecting a VCR·········································································12

Connecting the antenna terminals ·············································13

Connecting the XM terminal·······················································13

Connecting the iPod®··································································14

Connecting the power supply cord ············································14

Playing the input source······························································21

Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)·······························22

Listening over headphones ··························································22

Switching the front speakers ······················································22

Checking the currently playing program source, etc. ··················22

Switching the brightness of the display·······································22

Using the surround modes

Types of surround modes and their features·······························22

Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) ································23

Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode

(only with digital input) ···························································23, 24

Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic II mode ········································24

Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode ··················································25

Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode ·································25

Surround modes and parameters ··········································26, 27

Using the DENON original surround modes

Types of surround modes and their features·······························28

Selecting the DSP surround simulation ·······································29

Setting the tone control ·······························································30

Adjusting the speaker volume ·····················································30

Listening to the radio

Auto preset memory ····································································30

Auto tuning···················································································31

Manual tuning ··············································································31

Preset memory ············································································31

Recalling preset stations ······························································31

XM Satellite Radio········································································32

Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID ···························32

Channel selection·········································································32

Category search ···········································································32

Basic OperationGetting Started

Easy Operation

Connecting Other Sources

System setup items and default values·····································15

Navigating through the System Setup items ···························16

About the front display································································16

Speaker Setup

Setting the Speaker Configuration ···············································17

Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup ············································17

Setting the Distance·····································································18

Setting the Crossover Frequency ················································18

Setting the Test Tone ·····························································18, 19

Input Setup

Setting the Digital In Assignment ················································19

Setting the iPod Assignment ······················································19

Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ·········································20

Setting the Auto Preset Memory·················································20

Option Setup

Setting the Volume Control··························································20

Setting the Auto Surround Mode·················································20

System Setup

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Troubleshooting············································································43

Additional Information···························································41, 42

Specifications················································································44

List of preset codes············································End of this manual

Operating DENON audio components ·······································36

Setting the preset memory function··········································36

Operating a component stored in the preset memory····37 ~ 39

Setting the punch through function···········································40

Operating the remote control unit

Accessories

Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main

unit:

qOperating instructions ..............................................................1

wWarranty (for North America model only).....................................1

eService station list ....................................................................1

rRemote control unit (RC-1050).................................................1

tR6P/AA batteries ......................................................................2

yAM loop antenna ......................................................................1

uFM indoor antenna ...................................................................1

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Getting Started

Before using

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. If so, move

the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.

•Before turning the power operation button on.

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are

not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power

operation button to the standby position before connecting and

disconnecting connection cables.

•Store these instructions in a safe place.

After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty card in

a safe place.

•Whenever the power operation button is in the STANDBY state,

the unit is still connected to AC line voltage.

Please be sure to turn off the power operation button or unplug

the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

•Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from

the actual unit for explanation purposes.

Night mode ···················································································33

User mode function

Storing the settings in the memory ·············································33

Calling the settings out ································································33

Combining the currently playing sound

with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)····················33

Personal memory plus function··················································33

Playing the iPod®·········································································34

Listening to music in the Browse mode······································34

Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods

equipped with the slideshow / video function) ····························34

Disconnecting the iPod ································································34

Recording the program source

(recording the source currently being monitored)····················35

About the memory functions······················································35

Initialization of the microprocessor (Reset) ··································35

Advanced Operation

Getting Started Getting Started

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About the remote control unit

In addition to controlling the AVR-487, the attached remote control

unit (RC-1050) can also be used to control the following products:

qDENON component products

wComponent products other than DENON:

•Set using the preset memory function ( page 36).

Cautions on installation

Wall

Note

Note:

For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space

such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

Inserting the batteries

qRemove the remote control

unit’s rear cover.

wSet two R6P/AA batteries in

the battery compartment in

the indicated direction.

ePut the rear cover back on.

Notes on batteries:

•Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate

even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit.

(The attached batteries are only for verifying operation.)

•When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper

direction, following the “<” and “>” marks in the battery

compartment.

•To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

•Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

•Do not use two different types of batteries.

•Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries

in flames.

•Remove the batteries from the remote control unit when 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.

•Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be in use for

long periods.

Operating range of the remote control unit

30°

Approx. 23 feet/7 m

•Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating

it.

•The remote control unit can be used from a distance of approximately

23 feet/7 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to 30° with respect to

the sensor.

NOTE:

•It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote

sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

Getting Started Getting Started

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Display

qSignal channel indicator

Lights when the preset channel is displayed at

wInformation display

eInput signal indicators

rMaster volume indicator

This displays the volume level.

The Setup item number is displayed in System

Setup.

tSTEREO indicator

This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has

been received.

yAUTO indicator

This lights when the broadcast station is

selected in the AUTO tuning mode.

uTUNED indicator

This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been

received.

Part names and functions

Front panel

For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

qPower operation button

(ON/STANDBY)············································(9)

wPower indicator ···········································(9)

ePower switch·········································(9, 35)

rHeadphones jack (PHONES)·····················(22)

tANALOG button ········································(21)

ySPEAKER buttons··································(9, 35)

uTONE DEFEAT button ·······························(30)

iSHIFT button··············································(31)

oUSER MODE buttons ································(33)

!0 PRESET buttons···································(30, 31)

!1 V. AUX INPUT terminals

Remove the cap covering the terminals when

you want to use them.

!2 SYSTEM SETUP button····························(16)

!3 SURR. MODE/SURR. PARA button····(21, 29)

!4 SELECT/ENTER knob··························(16, 29)

@8 @6 @4@7 @5 @1@3 !8 !6@0

!9 !7@2

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!5 Cursor buttons (DD, HH)·······························(16)

!6 MASTER VOLUME control knob··········(9, 21)

!7 TUNING buttons (•, ª)·····························(31)

!8 STATUS button··········································(22)

!9 DIMMER button·········································(22)

@0 VIDEO SELECT button ······························(33)

@1 Display

@2 INPUT mode indicators·····························(21)

@3 SIGNAL indicators·····································(23)

@4 BAND button··············································(31)

@5 EXT. IN button············································(21)

@6 Remote control sensor································(3)

@7 INPUT MODE button·································(21)

@8 INPUT SELECTOR knob ····························(21)

•The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in

the same way as the CURSOR FFand GGbuttons on

the remote control unit.

•The control functions in the same way as the

CURSOR FFbutton when turned counterclockwise,

as the CURSOR GGbutton when turned clockwise.

•The control functions in the same way as the

ENTER button when pressed the knob.

Getting Started Getting Started

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Remote control unit

Remote control signal

transmitter························(3)

Power buttons············(9, 37)

Master volume control

buttons························(9, 21)

CH SELECT/ENTER

button························(16, 30)

NIGHT/AUDIO

button························(33, 38)

MUTING button··············(22)

STATUS/RETURN

button························(22, 38)

Tuner system/System

buttons······················(31, 40)

Rear panel

qPRE OUT terminal········································(7)

wEXT. IN terminals·······································(11)

eDIGITAL terminals

(Optical/Coaxial) ·······································(8, 12)

rAUDIO OUT terminals·······························(12)

tSpeaker terminals ·······································(7)

yPower supply cord·····································(14)

uAC outlets···················································(14)

iCOMPONENT VIDEO terminals··················(8)

oVIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals··························(8)

!0 DOCK CONTROL jack································(14)

!1 AUDIO IN terminals·····································(8)

!2 XM terminal ···············································(13)

!3 ANTENNA terminals ·································(13)

VIDEO SELECT/SETUP

button························(33, 37)

Input source selector

buttons····························(21)

Indicator··························(36)

Cursor buttons

(DD, HH, FF, GG)······················(24)

DISPLAY button··············(37)

DIMMER/MENU

button························(22, 38) Mode selector

switches······················(9, 36)

System buttons ·····(37 ~ 39)

!2!3 !1 !0 o i u y

e r t

[ Front ]

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Power buttons················(37)

Input source selector/

Number buttons·······(21, 39)

SURROUND PARAMETER/

AUDIO button···········(24, 37)

ENTER button·················(16)

Cursor buttons

(DD, HH, FF, GG)······················(24)

INPUT MODE/RETURN

button························(21, 37)

SURROUND MODE

buttons······················(23, 29)

TEST TONE/DISPLAY

button························(19, 37)

Tuner system/System

buttons······················(31, 39)

SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP

button························(16, 37)

[ Rear ]

NOTE:

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

too.

Speaker layout [Basic layout]

Example of basic layout with six speakers and a monitor.

Subwoofer Center speaker

Surround speaker

Front speaker

Set these at the sides of the

monitor or screen with their front

surfaces as flush with the front of

the screen as possible.

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(L) (R)

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

¢Connections

•With the AVR-487, up to six speakers can be connected for surround playback.

•When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

Connection terminal for

subwoofer with built-in

amplifier.

Front speakers

(A)

Surround

speakers

Front speakers

(B)

Subwoofer Center

speaker

ImpedanceSpeaker

Connecting the speaker cables

Speaker connections

Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers

making sure that like polarities are matched (<

with <, >with >).

¢Speaker impedance

Note on speaker impedance

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 circuit.

When the protection circuit is activated, the

output to the speakers is cut off and the power

indicator blinks. If this happens, unplug the

power cord, wait for the set to cool off and

improve ventilation around the unit. Also check

the wiring of the input cables and the speaker

cables. After doing this, plug the power cord

back in and turn the unit’s power back on.

If the protection circuit is activated again even

though there are no problems with the wiring or

the ventilation around the unit, switch off the

power and contact a DENON service center.

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. Doing so could result in

electric shocks.

1. Loosen by turning

counterclockwise.

Either tightly twist or terminate the core

wires.

2. Insert the cable.

3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

Center

Surround

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohmsFront A, B

12 ~ 16 Ω/ohmsFront A+B

Connecting banana plugs

Turn clockwise to tighten, then

insert the banana plug.

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•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 difference (component) video terminals are not output from the VIDEO

output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.

Connecting a DVD player and monitor

•To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, 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 ( page 19).

•Precaution when using S-Video terminals

AVR-487’s S-Video terminals (input and output) and video terminals (input and output) have independent

circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-Video terminals are only output from the S-Video

terminal outputs and video signals input from the pin terminals are only output from the pin terminal

outputs.

When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-Video terminals, keep the above point

in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.

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

•Connect a non-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc

player) to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way.

•The component video input and/or output terminals may be labelled differently on some monitors or

video components. Check the owner’s manuals for other components for further information.

DVD player

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Monitor TV

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

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Before operating

Press <ON/STANDBY>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.

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.

Turn on your monitor.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.

Press <SPEAKER>to select the front speaker (Front

A, Front B or Front A+B).

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.

Press INPUT MODE.

AUTO

EXT. IN ANALOG

PCM DTS

Press <ANALOG>to select “ANALOG”, <EXT. IN>to select “EXT.

IN”.

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

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 VOLUME to adjust the volume.

•The volume level is displayed on the master volume level

display.

[MODE SELECTOR 1]

[ON/SOURCE]

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

Connecting Other Sources

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Cable indications

Signal direction

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied).

Video cableAudio cable

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.

Analog connections (Stereo)

(Orange)

Pin-plug cable

Analog connections (Monaural, for subwoofer)

Pin-plug cable

Digital connections (Coaxial)

Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cable)

(Yellow)

Digital connections (Optical)

Optical fiber cable

Speaker connections

Speaker cable

Video connections

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

S-Video connections

S-Video cable

Audio signal

Video signal

(White)

(Red)

Component video connections

Component video cable

(Y)

(PB/CB)

(PR/CR)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

IN OUT OUT IN

Connecting Other Sources

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Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

•To 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 ( page 19).

•Precaution when using S-Video terminals

AVR-487’s S-Video terminals (input and output) and video terminals (input and output) have independent

circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-Video terminals are only output from the S-Video

terminal outputs and video signals input from the pin terminals are only output from the pin terminal

outputs.

When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-Video terminals, keep the above point

in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.

•The signals input to the component (color difference) video terminals are not output from the VIDEO

output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.

TV/DBS tuner

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals

•These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component

with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD-Audio player, or a multi-channel Super

Audio CD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder.

•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 21).

•With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital signals

may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi-channel

output to the AVR-487’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating

instructions.

DVD Audio-Video /

Super Audio CD player /

External decoder

FRONT

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

CENTER

SURROUND

SUB-

WOOFER

Connecting a video camera or video game

Video camera /

Video game

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

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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.

•Precaution when using S-Video terminals

AVR-487’s S-Video terminals (input and output) and video terminals (input and output) have independent

circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-Video terminals are only output from the S-Video

terminal outputs and video signals input from the pin terminals are only output from the pin terminal

outputs.

When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-Video terminals, keep the above point

in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.

•The signals input to the component (color difference) video terminals are not output from the VIDEO

output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.

•When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source

equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-487 VCR OUT terminal.

Example: TV IN →S-Video cable : VCR OUT →S-Video cable

TV IN →Video cable : VCR OUT →Video cable

Video deck

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Tape deck /

CD recorder /

MD recorder

Connecting a CD player

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 19).

AUDIO OUT

CD player

COAXIAL

OUT

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Connecting the XM terminal

•AVR-487 is the XM Ready®receiver. You 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 the XM Passport System near a south-facing window to receive the best signal.

For details, see “XM Satellite Radio” ( page 32).

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Passport System.

NOTE:

•Keep the power supply cord unplugged until the XM Passport System connection has been

completed.

AUX OUT

XM Passport System

¢AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM

antenna terminals.

Remove the vinyl tie

and take out the

connection line.

Bend in the reverse

direction.

a. With the antenna on

top any stable

surface.

b. With the antenna

attached to a wall.

Mount

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

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.

Connecting the antenna terminals

Direction of broadcasting station

75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable

FM antenna

FM indoor antenna (Supplied)

AM loop antenna

(Supplied)

AM outdoor antenna

Ground

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV

system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of

the NEC which provides guidelines for proper

grounding and, in particular, specifies that the

cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building, as close to

the point of cable entry as practical.

•The XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights

reserved.

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Connecting the iPod®

iPod

ASD-1R

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 AVR-487 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 DVD/VDP

terminal.

For instructions on assigning the iPod to a specific terminal, see “Setting the iPod Assignment” (

page 19).

For instructions on playing the iPod, see “Playing the iPod” ( page 34).

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

Connecting the power supply cord

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

AC outlet

(wall)

NOTE:

•Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.

•Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, monitors or other

electrical appliances.

AC OUTLETS

•SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A.))

The power to the outlet is turned on and off in

conjunction with the POWER switch on the

main unit, and when the power is switched

between on and standby from the remote

control unit.

No power is supplied from this outlet when

this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect

equipment whose total power consumption

exceeds 120 W (1 A.).

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This assigns the different input sources for

the digital input terminals.

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System Setup

1. Speaker Setup

System setup items and default values

1 ~ 4

6 ~ 11

Speaker

Configuration mode

Test Tone mode

Front Sp.

Large

Center Sp. Surround Sp.Subwoofer

Small SmallYes

Surround

L & R

Center

Front

L & R Subwoofer

10 ft12 ft12 ft 12 ft

Front L Front R Center Surround R Subwoofer

0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB

Distance mode

Surround L

0 dB

Crossover

Frequency mode

12 80 Hz

5Subwoofer Mode

Setup LFE (Normal) 17

18, 19

S p e a k e r S e t u p

Automatically set the output component and properties for the

various channels according to the combination of speakers to be

actually used for surround playback.

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio

signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according

to the listening position.

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.

Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the

low bass signals.

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the

various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.

2. Input Setup

I n p u t S e t u p

Digital In

Assignment mode Input source

Digital Inputs

CD AUX DVD TV

COAX 1 COAX 2 OPT 1 OPT 2

1 ~ 4

6EXT. IN Subwoofer

Level mode SW Level = +15 dB

7Auto Preset

Memory mode

A1 ~ A8

B1 ~ B8

C1 ~ C8

D1 ~ D8

E1 ~ E8

87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz

520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz, 90.1/90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

F1 ~ F8

G1 ~ G8

90.1 MHz

iPod Assignment

mode

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-487 and play them.

iPod Function = OFF 195

Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the

EXT. IN subwoofer terminal.

Up to 56 FM stations can be preset automatically.

Item No.

PageDefault settingsItemsItem No.

3. Option Setup

O p t i o n S e t u p

Auto Surround

mode

4Auto Surround Mode = ON 20

1 ~ 3Volume Control

mode 20

Vol.Limit = OFF

P. On Lev. = LAST

Mute Lev. = FULL

Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the

input signal.

This sets the volume level of output.

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Current setting

Navigating through the System Setup items

Press SYSTEM SETUP, then press ENTER.

Press FFGGto select the item you want to set, then

press ENTER.

Press ENTER or HHto confirm the new settings.

Press SYSTEM SETUP to move the next category.

To cancel the system setup mode, press SYSTEM SETUP again.

To change the setting:

Press DDHHto select the item you want to change, then

press FFGGto change the setting.

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

The AVR-487 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display

that can also be used to check and adjust settings. Some representative

front display examples are shown below.

About the front display

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 15).

Category No.

1 3 T . T o n e Y e s <

Press FFto execute.

Currently selected line

1 C O A X 1 C D

Currently selected line

* S y s t e m S e t u p

S p e a k e r S e t u p

1 F r o n t L a r g e

Item No.

ENTER

D H F G

ENTER

SYSTEM SETUP

[TEST TONE]

SYSTEM SETUP

F G, ENTER D H

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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.

Press FFGGto select “1. Sp”, then press ENTER.

Press DDHHto select the speaker, then press FFGGto set.

Large:

Select this when using large speakers with ample low frequency

reproduction capabilities.

Small:

Select this when using small speakers without ample low

frequency reproduction capabilities.

Yes / No:

Select “Yes” when a subwoofer is connected, “No” when no

subwoofer is connected.

None:

Select this when no speaker is connected.

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”.

•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 Crossover

Frequency) signals. If you do not know, try comparing the sound at

both settings (setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to

damage the speakers) to determine the proper setting.

S p e a k e r S e t u p

1 F r o n t L a r g e

4 S u b w o o f e r Y e s

5 S W M o d e N o r m

Press ENTER or HHto enter the setting and switch to

the Subwoofer Mode Setup setting.

Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup

Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low

bass signals.

LFE (Normal):

For any channel(s) that are set to “Large”, low frequencies in 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).

•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.

Press ENTER or HHto enter the setting and switch to

the Distance setting.

Press FFGGto set.

5 S W M o d e +Main

6 F L 1 2 f t

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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

L5 L6

CFRFL

Listening position

SL SR

Press ENTER or HHto enter the setting and switch to

the Crossover Frequency setting.

1 1 S W 1 2 f t

Press FFGGto set.

1 2 C r . O v e r 8 0 H z

6 F L 1 5 f t

•The distance changes in units of 1 foot each time the button is

pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

•Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker

should be 20 ft or less.

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”.

40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 150, 200, 250 Hz:

Set as desired according to your speakers’ bass playback ability.

Press ENTER or HHto enter the setting and switch to

the Test Tone setting.

•The crossover frequency mode is valid only when subwoofer is set

to “ON”, and when one or more speakers are set to “Small”, as

described in section “Setting the Speaker Configuration” ( page

17).

•Set to “80 Hz” when using regular speakers. When using small

speakers, we recommend setting to a higher frequency.

Press FFGGto set.

1 2 C r . O v e r 1 0 0 H z

1 3 T . T o n e Y e s <

Press FFGGto set, then press HH.

When “Auto” mode is selected:

Press FFGGto adjust the volume.

•Test tones are output automatically, in the order shown below.

Auto:

Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced

automatically from each speaker.

Test tones are automatically emitted from each speaker.

Manual:

Adjust with the speaker from which the test tone is output

switched manually.

The volume can be adjusted within the range –12 dB to +12 dB.

When “Manual” mode is selected:

Press DDHHto select the speaker, then press FFGGto

adjust the volume.

Press ENTER to finish the Test Tone setting.

-1

-2

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.

Setting the Test Tone

Press FFto select “Yes”.

Press ENTER to enter the setting and switch to the

Option Setup.

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¢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 STANDARD (Dolby /

DTS Surround) mode. The adjusted levels are automatically stored for

the different surround modes.

Press [TEST TONE].

•Test tones are output from the different speakers.

Press [TEST TONE].

Press FFGGto adjust the volume.

•To adjust the channel level separately for the different play modes

after setting the channel level, perform the operation on page 32.

Input Setup

Setting the Digital In Assignment

Press FFGGto select “2. In”, then press ENTER.

Press ENTER or HHto enter the setting and switch to

the iPod Assignment setting.

Press DDHHto select the input terminals, then press FF

GGto set.

•Digital input terminal assignment not possible for “TUNER”.

•It is not possible to make the Digital In Assignment settings for the

function assigned at iPod Assignment mode.

CD, AUX, DVD, TV, VCR, V.AUX, CD-R:

Assign the different source according to the devices connected to

the AVR-487’s input terminals.

This assigns the different input sources for the digital input terminals.

I n p u t S e t u p

1 C O A X 1 C D

2 C O A X 2 A U X

5 i P o d O F F

1 3 T . T O N E Y e s <

T . T o n e A u t o >

T E S T T O N E O N

A U T O - F L

Press FFGGto set.

Setting the iPod Assignment

It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold

separately) audio and video signals to any input terminals on the AVR-

487 and play them.

OFF:

This is the factory default setting.

CD, AUX, CD-R:

When using a Control Dock for iPod, it is possible to connect with

the audio input terminal of the assigned function.

DVD, TV, VCR, V.AUX:

When using a Control Dock for iPod, it is possible to connect with

the audio and video input terminals of the assigned function.

Press ENTER or HHto enter the setting and switch to

the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level setting.

5 i P o d C D

6 EXT.In SW +15

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Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level

Press ENTER or HHto enter the setting and switch to

the Auto Preset Memory setting.

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 input to the

EXT. IN subwoofer terminal.

Press FFGGto set.

Setting the Auto Preset Memory

Up to 56 FM stations can be preset automatically ( page 30).

Press FFto start.

•“CH” blinks on the display and searching begins.

•“Completed” appears once searching is completed.

•If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor

reception, use the “Manual tuning” operation ( page 31) to tune

in the station, then preset it using the manual “Preset memory”

operation ( page 31).

Press ENTER to enter the setting and switch to the

Option Setup.

S e a r c h

C O M P L E T E D

6 E X T . I n S W + 1 0

7 P r e s e t < S t a r t

Option Setup

Setting the Volume Control

This sets the volume level of output.

Press DDHHto select the item, then press FFGGto set.

Volume Limit:

Set the volume’s upper limit.

•0 dB, –10 dB, –20 dB:

The volume cannot be increased above the selected levels.

•OFF:

If you do not want to set a volume limit, select “OFF”.

In this case, the volume can be set to the AVR-487’s maximum

volume (output) level of +18 dB, which is extremely loud.

Muting Level:

Set the level of volume attenuation in the mute mode.

•FULL:

The volume is fully muted.

•–40 dB, –20 dB:

The volume is lowered 40 dB or 20 dB from the current level.

Power On Volume Level:

•LAST:

The volume set when the AVR-487 was last used is stored in the

memory and set when the power is turned on.

•– – – (Mute):

The volume is always muted when the power is turned on.

•–80 dB ~ +18 dB:

Set the volume level when the power is turned on.

You can adjust the volume level within the range of –80 to +18 dB.

Press ENTER or HHto enter the setting and switch to

the Auto Surround Mode setting.

Press FFGGto select “3. Op”, then press ENTER.

O p t i o n S e t u p

4 AutoSurr. ON

2 P . O n L A S T

3 M u t e F U L L

1 L i m i t - 1 0 d B

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 three 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.

qAnalog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO)

w2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel

format (DOLBY PLIIx Cinema)

eMulti-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-

channel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND)

Default settings are indicated in ( ).

Press ENTER to enter the setting and switch to the

Speaker Setup.

Press FFGGto set.

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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.

Press INPUT MODE.

AUTO (All auto mode):

The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-487’s surround

mode is switched automatically. Can be selected for sources for

which the Digital In Assignment mode (page 19) is made.

The mode switches automatically to DTS/ Dolby Digital/ PCM.

The input switches to the analog input terminals is no digital

signals are being input.

•The INPUT mode indicator lights.

ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) and

EXT. IN (External decoder input terminal selection mode):

The signals input to the various input terminals are played.

PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) and

DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode):

Played when the various signals are input. Noise may be

generated when a mode different from the input signal is set.

•The INPUT mode indicator lights.

AUTO

EXT. IN ANALOG

PCM DTS

Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.

•The volume level is displayed on the master volume level

display.

The volume can be adjusted between the range of –80 ~ 0 ~ 18

dB. Depending on the channel level settings and the different

surround mode settings and when in the down-mix mode, it may

not be possible to adjust the volume to 18 dB.

NOTE:

•When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the

surround mode cannot be set.

•In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals

connected to these terminals cannot be played.

Cautions when playing DTS sources:

•For DTS sources, be sure to connect the device to the digital

input terminal and set “AUTO” or “DTS” for the input source.

Noise will be generated if you play in the “ANALOG” or “PCM”

mode.

•When playing DTS signals in the “AUTO” mode, noise may be

generated when you first start playing and during searching. If so,

play in the “DTS” mode.

•Canceling the EXT. IN mode:

Press INPUT MODE or <ANALOG>to switch to the desired input

mode.

•To use the EXT. IN mode together with a picture, select the input

source to which the video signal is connected first, then set the

input mode.

•The “DIGITAL” indicator lights when digital signals are being input

properly. If the “DIGITAL” indicator does not light, check whether

the Digital In Assignment mode ( page 19) and connections are

correct.

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

Press <ANALOG>to select “ANALOG”, <EXT. IN>to select “EXT.

IN”.

To lower the subwoofer channel level in the EXT. IN mode, press

SURROUND PARAMETER and select “SW. ATT”.

For some players the playback level of the SW channel may

seen strong. If so, set to “ON”.

DIMMER

VOLUME

[MUTING]

STATUS

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

SURROUND

PARAMETER

INPUT SELECTOR

SURROUND PARAMETER

STATUS

DIMMER

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR <ANALOG> VOLUME

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Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)

Press [MUTING].

You 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 automatically.

NOTE:

•To prevent hearing loss, be careful not to raise the volume level

excessively when using headphones.

Listening over headphones

Switching the front speakers

Press <SPEAKER>to turn the corresponding speaker pair

on.

The front speaker A, B setting can be also be changed with

<SPEAKER>.

Switching the brightness of the display

Press DIMMER.

The brightness of the display can be adjusted in three steps. The

display can also be turned off.

Checking the currently playing program source,

etc.

Press STATUS.

•The current program source and various settings are indicated on

the display.

Using the surround modes

Types of surround modes and their features

The AVR-487 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.

Dolby Digital or DTS Surround (5.1 ch sources)

2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround

DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24

(page 23, 24)

•This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel music.

•For Dolby Surround recording sources, Dolby Pro Logic II

playback is conducted.

2-channel sources recorded in XM HD Surround

NEURAL SURROUND (page 25)

•This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in

XM HD Surround.

Sources recorded in stereo

Sources recorded in monaural

DIRECT / STEREO (page 23)

•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.

DENON Original Surround Modes (page 28, 29)

•Select these for 5.1-channel playback with sources

recorded in stereo or monaural.

•The effects are different for each of the surround modes.

Select the one most suited for the source being used.

DTS NEO:6 (page 25)

•This is a surround mode for playing 6.1-channel stereo

sources developed by Digital Theater Systems.

•One of two playing modes, MUSIC (for music sources) or

CINEMA (for movie sources), can be selected according to

your preferences.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II (page 24)

•Developed by Dolby Laboratories, this surround mode

provides 5.1-channel surround sound with conventional

stereo (2-channel) sources.

•Select CINEMA mode for movie surround soundtracks,

MUSIC for music sources, and GAME for 2-channel game

box audio sources.

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¢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 AVR-487 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes

exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes.

Press [DIRECT/STEREO] to select “DIRECT”.

STEREODIRECT

¢STEREO mode

Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound.

Press [DIRECT/STEREO] to select “STEREO”.

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

STATUS

D H F G

INPUT MODE

D H F G

SURROUND

PARAMETER

[STANDARD]

[DIRECT/STEREO]

ENTER

SURROUND PARAMETER D H

STATUS F G, ENTER

INPUT MODE

Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround

mode (only with digital input)

Play a program source with the , mark.

•“ ” or “ ” lights, depending on the source.

Press SURROUND PARAMETER.

Press DDHHto select the item, then press FFGGto set.

The parameter switches as shown below each time the button is

pressed.

Press [STANDARD] to select “STANDARD (Dolby/DTS

Surround)”.

Select an input source for which digital (COAXIAL or

OPTICAL) is set ( page 19).

Press INPUT MODE to select “AUTO”.

CINEMA EQ.:

Use this if movie dialogues sound harsh to lower the treble sound.

Effective source mode

Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Digital /

DTS Surround / DTS NEO:6 / NEURAL SURROUND

CINEMA EQ D.COMP. LFE

TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone

defeat mode.

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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

setting to the values shown below.

•To play Dolby Digital software: “0 dB”

•To play DTS movie software: “0 dB”

•To play DTS music software: “–10 dB”

TONE:

Adjust the tone control.

Can be set in surround modes other than direct mode.

Can be set separately for the different surround modes.

(Adjusted together for the Dolby/DTS SURROUND modes.)

•Select “DEFAULT Y/N” and press FFto reset all the settings.

¢Dialog normalization function

This operates automatically when playing Dolby Digital sources.

This is a function for automatically correcting the standard signal level

for different program sources. The correction value can be checked by

pressing STATUS.

O f f s e t - 4 d B

The numbers are the correction value when corrected to the standard level.

Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic II mode

Press [STANDARD] to select “DOLBY PLII”.

Play a program source.

DOLBY PLII

NEURAL SURROUND

DTS NEO:6

Press SURROUND PARAMETER.

It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2-

channels) in the surround mode.

This mode is optimal for playing program sources recorded in Dolby

Surround.

Press DDHHto select the item, then press FFGGto set.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button is

pressed.

•When the CINEMA mode:

PANORAMA:

This is effective when the surround effect seems weak.

DIMENSION:

This shifts the center of the sound field image to the front or

surround side. This compensates for when the sound field image

seems unbalanced. (0 to 6, default : 3)

CENTER WIDTH:

A natural expansion to the front can be achieved by adjusting the

center signal’s output balance between the center and front

channels. (0 to 7, default : 3)

Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

Press FFGGto select the play mode.

CINEMA:

This mode is suited for playing movie sources recorded in Dolby

Surround and general sources recorded in stereo.

MUSIC:

This mode is suited for playing stereo music signals in the

surround mode. With music signals, the sound field expansion

differs according to the type of music, the recording conditions

(live/studio), etc.. Because of this, the MUSIC mode offers a

number of optional parameters for further adjusting the sound

field.

GAME:

This mode is optimum for games. The GAME mode can only be

used for 2-channel audio sources.

PL:

This mode is compatible with conventional Dolby Pro Logic sources.

MODE CINEMA CINEMA EQ

DEFAULT TONE DEFEAT

•When the MUSIC mode:

MODE MUSIC TONE DEFEAT

DIMENSION

PANORAMA

DEFAULT CENTER WIDTH

MODE GAME TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

•When the GAME mode:

MODE DOLBY PL

DEFAULT

CINEMA EQ

TONE DEFEAT

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the

tone defeat mode.

When “MUSIC” mode is selected:

•When the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode:

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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

SURROUND

PARAMETER

[STANDARD]

ENTER

SURROUND PARAMETER D H

F G, ENTER

Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode

It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2-

channels) in the surround mode.

Press SURROUND PARAMETER.

Play a program source.

Press FFGGto select the play mode.

Press DDHHto select the item, then press FFGGto set.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button is

pressed.

Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

CNTR. IMAGE:

The expansion of the center channel can be adjusted. (0.0 to 1.0,

default : 0.3)

Press [STANDARD] to select “DTS NEO:6”.

DOLBY PLII

NEURAL SURROUND

DTS NEO:6

CINEMA:

This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed

with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same

atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources.

MUSIC:

This mode is suited mainly for playing music.

MODE CINEMA

DEFAULT

CINEMA EQ

TONE DEFEAT

When “MUSIC” mode is selected:

MODE MUSIC CENTER IMAGE

TONE DEFEATDEFAULT

•When the GAME mode:

•When the CINEMA mode:

Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode

It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2-

channels) in the surround mode.

This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in XM HD

Surround ( page 32).

Play a program source.

Press SURROUND PARAMETER.

Press [STANDARD] to select “NEURALSURROUND”.

Press DDHHto select the item, then press FFGGto set.

CINEMA EQ TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

DOLBY PLII

NEURAL SURROUND

DTS NEO:6

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the

tone defeat mode.

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Surround Mode

Surround modes and parameters

CC(CINEMA)

CC(NOTE3)

CC(NOTE2)

CC(OFF)

CC(0 dB)

CC(NOTE1)

CC(0 dB)

CC(OFF)

SURROUND

L/R

Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

SUBWOOFER D. COMP

*1 NIGHT

mode

LFE

*2 TONE CONTROL CINEMA EQ. MODE ROOM

SIZE

CC(Medium)

Dolby

Digital

CC(10)

FRONT

L/R CENTER

CC(OFF)

CC(0.3)

CC(3)

CC(30 msec)

DELAY TIME

PANORAMA DIMENSION CENTER

WIDTH CENTER IMAGE SW ATT

CC(OFF)

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC MODE only NEO:6 MUSIC

MODE only

EXT. IN

only

EFFECT

LEVEL

CC:Adjustable

EE:Not adjustable

NOTE1 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB

NOTE2 : This parameter is available when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA”.

NOTE3 : 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.

CC: Signal

EE:No signal

CC:Adjustable

EE:Not adjustable

CC: Signal

EE:No signal

BB:Turned on or off by speaker

configuration setting

STEREO

EXT. IN

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

DTS NEO:6

DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS SURROUND

NEURAL SURROUND

5CH STEREO

MONO MOVIE

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

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Surround Mode

Button Input signals

DTS DOLBY DIGITAL

STANDARD

DTS SURROUND

DTS 96/24

DTS NEO:6 CINEMA

DTS NEO:6 MUSIC

DOLBY SURROUND

NEURAL SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II CINEMA

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II GAME

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS

(5.1ch)

DTS

96/24

DOLBY DIGITAL

(5.1ch)

DOLBY DIGITAL

(3, 4, 5ch)

DOLBY DIGITAL

(2ch)

DVD-AUDIO

DVD-Audio

(multi ch)

DVD-Audio

(2ch)

176.4/

192kHz

4:Mode selectable in default status

CC:Selectable mode

EE:Non-selectable mode

DIRECT

DSP SIMULATION

5CH STEREO

MONO MOVIE

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

STEREO

¢Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals

5CH STEREO

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VIRTUAL

MATRIX

VIDEO GAME

MONO MOVIE

(NOTE)

JAZZ CLUB

ROCK ARENA

Using the DENON original surround modes

The AVR-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 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 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 just in

front of you.

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

This mode recreates the atmosphere of an expansive sound field for movie sources recorded in monaural.

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

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

NOTE: 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.

This mode lets you enjoy stereo sound with five speakers. The front L (R) channel signals are played from the

surround channels and only the in-phase component of the L and R channels is played on the center channel.

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•Select “DEFAULT Y/N” and press FFto reset all the settings.

Press DDHHto select the item, then press FFGGto set.

The surround parameter switches in the following order each

time SURROUND PARAMETER is pressed for the different surround

modes.

•When the MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB and

VIDEO GAME mode:

Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

Selecting the DSP surround simulation

Press SURROUND PARAMETER.

Press [DSP SIMULATION].

5CH STEREO MONO MOVIE

JAZZ CLUB

ROCK ARENA

MATRIX VIDEO GAME

VIRTUAL

The 5CH STEREO mode can be selected directly by pressing

[5CH STEREO].

ROOM SIZE:

Adjust the imaginary size of the recreated sound field space. (Does

not express size of room in which played.)

There are five parameters: “small”, “med.s”, “medium”, “med.l”

and “large”.

EFFECT LEVEL:

Adjust the strength of the surround effect.

DELAY TIME: (MATRIX mode only)

Adjust the delay time between “0 ms” and “110 ms”.

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

ROOM SIZE EFFECT LEVEL

DEFAULT TONE DEFEAT

TONE DEFEAT DEFAULT

•When the VIRTUAL mode:

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the

tone defeat mode.

DELAY

DEFAULT

TONE DEFEAT

•When the MATRIX mode:

¢To operate the surround mode and the surround

parameters from the remote control unit

¢Operating the surround mode and the surround

parameters from the main unit’s panel

Use <SELECT/ENTER>to select the surround mode.

DIRECT STEREO

MONO MOVIE

DTS NEO:6

5CH STEREO NEURAL SURROUND

MATRIXVIRTUAL SURROUND

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB

VIDEO GAME

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround

parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press <SURROUND

MODE>, then operate the selector.

Perform steps 2 to 4 under “Selecting the DSP

surround simulation”.

[CH SELECT],

ENTER

D H F G

SURROUND

PARAMETER

[DSP SIMULATION]

ENTER

[5CH STEREO]

<SURROUND MODE>,

SURROUND PARAMETER

<POWER> <TONE DEFEAT> D H

F G,

SELECT/ENTER

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Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

Press GGto select “OFF”.

Press DDHHto select “Bass” or “Treble”, then press FF

GGto set the level.

Can be adjusted within the range of –10 dB to +10 dB.

Press <TONE DEFEAT> or set “Tone Defeat” to “ON” at

step 3 in “Adjusting the tone”.

Adjusting the speaker volume

Press [CH SELECT].

Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

The settable speaker switches each time this button is pressed.

Press [FF GG]to adjust the volume.

The SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing it one step

from –12.0 dB.

OFF ´–12.0 dB ´+12.0 dB

Setting the tone control

Adjust the bass and treble to suit your tastes.

Press SURROUND PARAMETER.

Press DDHHto select “TONE DEF. ON”.

In the direct mode, “TONE” cannot be selected.

R O O M S I Z E M E D

T O N E D E F . O N

¢Adjusting the tone

¢When you do not want to adjust the tone

T O N E D E F . O F F

B A S S 0 d B

T R E B L E 0 d B

Listening to the radio

Check that the remote control unit is set to “AUDIO”.

Hold <PRESET •>and press <POWER>.

•The unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast

stations.

When the first FM broadcast station is found, that station is

stored in the preset memory at channel A1.

Subsequent stations are automatically stored in order at preset

channels A1 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8, E1 to E8, F1 to

F8 and G1 to G8 for a maximum of 56 stations.

Channel A1 is tuned in after the auto preset memory operation is

completed.

Auto preset memory

This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for

FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory.

•If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor

reception, use the “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station,

then preset it using the manual “Preset memory” operation.

•To interrupt this function, press <ON/STANDBY>.

¢Default settings

Auto tuner presets

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

D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz

E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz

F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz

G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz

Switch off the unit using <POWER>.

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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 set the auto tuning mode.

•The “AUTO” indicator lights.

Press TUNING.

•Automatic searching begins.

•If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manual

tuning” operation.

•“AM” or “FM” can be selected directly by pressing [FM/AM].

Use <INPUT SELECTOR>to select “TUNER” or press

[TUNER].

Press [MODE] to set the manual tuning mode.

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

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

When listening to the XM Satellite Radio ( page 34).

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

When listening to the XM Satellite Radio ( page 34).

Press TUNING.

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.

•“AM” or “FM” can be selected directly by pressing [FM/AM].

Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation

to tune in the station to be preset in the memory.

Press [MEMORY].

Press CHANNEL to select the desired preset channel

(1 to 8).

Preset memory

Press SHIFT to select the desired memory block (A to

G).

Press [MEMORY] again.

•Store the station in the preset memory.

•To preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to 5.

A total of 56 broadcast stations can be preset — 8 stations (channels

1 to 8) in each of blocks A to G.

•The memory block can also be selected by pressing SHIFT.

Recalling preset stations

Press SHIFT to select the memory block.

Press CHANNEL to select the desired preset channel.

SHIFT

[FM/AM]

CHANNEL

[XM RADIO]

STATUS

D H F G

[TUNER]

[MODE]

BAND

TUNING

[MEMORY]

SHIFT

STATUS

BAND

TUNINGCHANNEL

D H

F G

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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 100% commercial free.

Questions?: Visit www.xmradio.com.

AVR-487 is the XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM®Satellite

Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and

subscribing to the XM service.

¢How to Subscribe

Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at

www.xmradio.com or by calling XM’s Listener Care at (800) 967-2346.

Customers should have their Radio ID and credit card ready. The

Radio ID can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio.

¢A Warning Against Reverse Engineering

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 in

this product is protected by intellectual property rights

including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital 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

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.

Hardware and required $12.95 monthly service subscription sold

separately. Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation

fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and

programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit

language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for

XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions

subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM

Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID

X M 0 0 0 R A D I O I D

Use <INPUT SELECTOR>to select “TUNER” or press

[TUNER].

Press STATUS until “SIGNAL” is displayed.

•The display changes as shown below according to the receiving

condition.

Press BAND to select “XM”.

Adjust the antenna location until “SIGNAL:GOOD”

is displayed.

Press STATUS until the XM channel (ex.XM001) is

displayed.

Press TUNING to select channel 0 (XM000).

ConditionDisplay

GOOD Signal strength is good

MARGINAL Signal strength is marginal

WEAK Signal strength is poor

Loss of the signal

Category search

C A T : R o c k

Channel selection

X M 0 1 2 D e e p T r k s

Press TUNING to reach the desired channel.

The channel changes continuously when you press and hold

TUNING.

When the artist name and song title are received, they are

displayed.

Use <INPUT SELECTOR>to select “TUNER” or press

[TUNER].

Press BAND to select “XM”.

Press FFGGto select the category, and press DDHHto

select the channel within the selected category.

Press FFGGin the XM mode.

•The current category name is displayed.

•“LOADING” is displayed while receiving the channel or information.

•“UPDATING” is displayed while updating encryption code.

•When the selected channel is not available, “XM – – –” is displayed.

•Information on the artist name, song title, category and signal level

can be checked using STATUS.

•The XM Satellite Radio channels can be preset in the same way as

AM/FM band ( page 31).

•“XM” can be selected directly by pressing [XM RADIO].

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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 with the

volume low.

Press [NIGHT].

Night mode

•Canceling night mode:

Press [NIGHT] again.

•When the night mode is set to “ON”, the “D.COMP” surround

parameter can not be selected.

User mode function

The AVR-487 is equipped with a function for storing the selected input

source, the auto surround mode and input mode in the memory and

selecting these settings when you want to use them.

The following are stored in the memory:

qqCurrently set input source

wwCurrently set surround mode

eeCurrently set input mode

Press <USER MODE>until “Memory” is displayed.

Press VIDEO SELECT until the desired image appears on

the monitor.

Combining the currently playing sound with the

desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)

•To cancel, press VIDEO SELECT to select “SOURCE”.

•The video source selected with the video select function is stored in

the memory for the different input sources.

The surround mode last selected and the input mode setting are stored

individually for the different input sources.

The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level

balance for the different output channels are memorized for each

surround mode.

Personal memory plus function

Storing the settings in the memory

Press <USER MODE>at which the settings you want to

call out are stored.

Calling the settings out

[ENTER] [NIGHT]

STATUS

[D H F G]

INPUT SELECTOR

[OFF]

VIDEO SELECT

[D H F G]

[ENTER]

[MODE]

[MEMORY]

INPUT SELECTOR

STATUS<USER MODE><ON/STANDBY>

INPUT SELECTOR VIDEO SELECT

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation

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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 AVR-487.

•Some of the functions may not operate, depending on the type

of iPod and the software version.

Connect the AVR-487 and iPod using the Control

Dock for iPod (ASD-1R) ( page 14).

Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the function assigned in

step 2.

•Display “Remote iPod” on the main unit’s display.

Assign the input terminal at “Setting the iPod

Assignment” ( page 19).

•The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold

separately.

R e m o t e i P o d

Operate using [DDHHFFGG]and [ENTER] while watching

the iPod’s screen.

Playing the iPod®

iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered

in the U.S. and other countries.

With the iPod, non-copyrighted contents and contents that may be

legally reproduced or played may be reproduced and played by

individuals for their personal use. Violating copyrights is prohibited

by law.

The music recorded on the iPod can be played when using a Control

Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). The iPod can be controlled

using the buttons on the main unit and the remote control unit.

•When STATUS is pressed during playback, the front panel display

switches between the title name, artist name and album name.

•Depending on the iPod’s software version, it may not be possible to

operate the iPod from the AVR-487. Use the latest version of the

software. Information on the latest version of the software can be

obtained on the Apple Computer website.

•With the AVR-487 it is possible to display folder names and file

names on the screen like titles. The AVR-487 can display up to 64

characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters and small letters.

A “?” mark is displayed in place of non-compatible characters.

Listening to music in the Browse mode

Press [DDHH]to select the music file, then press [ENTER]

or [GG].

Press [FF]to return to the music menu screen.

Press [ENTER] or [GG].

•Playback starts.

Manual search:

Press and hold in [DDHH]during playback.

•DD:Fast reverse

•HH:Fast forward

Track search:

Press [DDHH]during playback.

•DD:Move to beginning of previous track

•HH:Move to beginning of next track

Repeat play:

Press [MODE].

The mode switches as follows each time [MODE] is pressed.

•RPT One: Single track repeat

•RPT All: All track repeat

Pause:

Press [ENTER] during playback.

Press again to resume.

Stop:

Press [ENTER] for at least 2 seconds during playback.

Shuffle play:

Press [MEMORY].

The mode switches as follows each time [MEMORY] is pressed.

•SFL Songs: Single track shuffle

•SFL Albums: Album shuffle

The mode switches between the Remote mode and the Browse

mode if [MODE] is pressed for at least 2 seconds.

In the Remote mode, only [DDHHFFGG]and [ENTER] can be used.

Viewing still pictures and videos

(only for iPods equipped with the slideshow /

video function)

Press [MODE] for at least 2 seconds to switch from the

Browse mode to the Remote mode.

•“Remote iPod” is displayed on the AVR-487’s display.

Watching the iPod’s screen, press [DDHH]to select

“Photos” or “Video”, then press [ENTER] or [GG].

•The iPod’s photo and video data are displayed on the monitor.

Use this procedure to view photo and video data stored on the iPod

on a monitor.

•To output photo or video data recorded on the iPod to the monitor,

the iPod’s “TV Out” setting (under “Video Settings”) must be set to

“ON”.

For details, refer to the iPod’s operating instructions.

Disconnecting the iPod

Press <ON/STANDBY>or [OFF] and set the AVR-487’s

power 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.

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation

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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 be played.

Start recording on the tape or video deck.

For instructions, refer to the component’s operating instructions.

Select the input mode and play (surround) mode.

•The AUDIO IN’s signal selected with INPUT SELECTOR are output to

the CD-R/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT terminals.

•Digital signals are not output to the audio output terminals.

¢Simultaneous recording

The signals of the source selected with INPUT SELECTOR are output

simultaneously to the CD-R/TAPE and VCR REC OUT terminals. If a

total of two tape and/or video decks are connected and set to the

recording mode, the same source can be recorded simultaneously on

every decks.

¢Last function memory

The various settings set when the AVR-487’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 standby are

recalled.

About the memory functions

¢Backup memory

The various settings are stored in the memory for about 1 week, even

when the power is turned off or the power cord is unplugged.

Initialization of the microprocessor (Reset)

If the indication on the display is not normal or if the operation of the

unit is not correct, then the microprocessor should be reset by the

following procedure.

Switch off the unit using <POWER>.

Check that the entire display is flashing at 1-second

intervals and release the buttons.

•The microprocessor will be initialized.

Keep both <SPEAKER> (Aand B) depressed and turn

on the unit by pressing <POWER>.

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

•If the microprocessor has been reset, all the button settings are

reset to the default values (the values set upon shipment from the

factory).

INPUT SELECTOR

<POWER>

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[OFF] [ON/SOURCE]

[MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2]

Operating the remote control unit

Operating DENON audio components

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.

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 controlled components, it may be the case that some

component models cannot be operated with this remote control.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the

component to be operated (CD, CD-R/MD or TAPE).

Press [ON/SOURCE] and [OFF] at the same time.

•The indicator starts flashing.

Referring to the included list of preset codes, press

[NUMBER] to input the preset code (a 3-digit number)

for the manufacturer of the component whose signals

you want to store in the memory.

To store the codes of another component in the

memory, repeat steps 1 to 4.

•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 preset memory.

•Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function

cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed in

the list of preset codes.

•Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control

code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the

number and verify correct operation.

•The preset memory can be set for one component only among the

following: CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE.

Setting the preset memory function

•DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting

the preset memory.

•This remote control unit can be used to operate components of

other manufacturers without using the learning function by

registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the list

of preset codes ( End of this manual).

•Operation is not possible for some models.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be

registered.

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.

[NUMBER]

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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 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.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want

to operate.

[MODE SELECTOR 1]

[OFF]

[SHIFT]

[SETUP]

[DISPLAY],

[ENTER]

[D H

F G],

[AUDIO]

[RETURN]

[MENU]

[

]

[

]

[

6 7

[VCR CH + –]

[

8 9

]

[

], [DISC SKIP +]

[MODE SELECTOR 2]

[ON/SOURCE]

[CHANNEL + –]

[TUNING + – ]

[TV VOL. + – ]

[

MODE/MENU

]

[

BAND/PICTURE ADJUST

]

[MEMORY/SUBTITLE]

[NUMBER]

(

0 ~ 9, +10)

[TV/VCR]

[SETUP]

[

AUDIO

]

[ENTER]

[D H

F G],

[DISPLAY]

[

RETURN

]

[

POWER

]

[MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2]

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Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit

¢Functions of buttons for the different devices

RETURN

DISPLAY

ENTER

AUDIO

DDHHFFGG

SETUP

9, VCR CH +

8, VCR CH –

0, DISC SKIP +

3, A/B

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

SHIFT

ON / SOURCE

OFF

MODE SELECTOR 2

(Monitor)

Cable TVSatellite tuner Video deckVideo disc playerDVD playerTape deckCD recorder

Device operated

Play Forward play Play PlayPlay

Punch through

Pause

Skip (reverse)

Search (reverse)

CD-R / MD

Preset channel selection

–

Skip (forward)

–

A/B switching

–

Rewind

TAPE

Preset channel selection

–

Reverse play

Pause

Skip (reverse)

Search (reverse)

–

Power on /Standby

Skip (forward)

–

Pause

Channels –

Search (reverse)

VCR

–

Power on /Standby

Channels +

–

Power on /Standby

Pause

Skip (reverse)

Search (reverse)

DVD / VDP

–

Power off

Audio

Power on

Skip (forward)

Disc skip

DBS / CABLE

–

Power on /Standby

Preset channel selection

–

Preset channel selection

–

Channels –

Channels +

–

Channels –

Channels +

–

Channels –

Channels +

Return

Enter

Display selection

Channels –

Channels +

Return

Enter

Display selection

Channels –

Channels +

Return

Enter

Display selection

VIDEO

Stop Stop Stop StopStop

–––––

Setup –

Search (forward) Fast forward Search (forward) Search (forward)Search (forward)

––––

Cursor operationCursor operation Cursor operation

–

Power on /Standby

Channels –

Channels +

Return

Enter

Display selection

–

Cursor operation

MD recorder

Play

Pause

Skip (reverse)

Search (reverse)

Preset channel selection

–

Skip (forward)

–

Preset channel selection

–

Stop

–

Search (forward)

–

CD player

Play

Pause

Skip (reverse)

Search (reverse)

Preset channel selection

–

Skip (forward)

Disc skip +

AUDIO

Preset channel selection

–

Stop

–

Search (forward)

–

MENU –––– MenuMenu Menu

––

[Front]

Punch through Punch through

MODE SELECTOR 1

Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit

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q,e

Special remarks:

qIt 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.

wNote that the function names of the DVD buttons on the remote control unit may differ for some brands. Check beforehand.

eThe CD, CD-R/MD, TAPE, VCR or DVD/VDP buttons can be assigned to a TV or satellite tuner (or cable TV) ( page 40).

Default setting

(Preset code)

RETURN

DISPLAY

MEMORY / SUBTITLE

ENTER

BAND /

PICTURE ADJUST

AUDIO

DDHHFFGG

SETUP

MODE / MENU

TUNING – / TV VOL –

TUNING + / TV VOL +

TV/ VCR

NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10)

MODE SELECTOR 2

MODE SELECTOR 1

(Monitor)

Cable TVSatellite tuner Video deckVideo disc playerDVD playerTape deckCD recorder

Device operated

––––Setup –

–

CD-R / MD

Tuning

–

AM/FM/XM switching

–

TAPE

Tuning

–

AM/FM/XM switching

–

Volume control +

Number input /

Track selection

Input mode selection

–

VCR

Volume control +

–

Input mode selection

–

Volume control +

Channels

Input mode selection

Audio

Display selection

Enter

DVD / VDP

Volume control +

Number input /

Track selection

Input mode selection

Return

Picture adjust

DBS / CABLE

Volume control +

Channels

Input mode selection

Tuning

Auto/Manual switching

Tuning

Auto/Manual switching

Volume control –

–

Volume control –

–

Volume control –

VIDEO

––––

Cursor operation

DENON

(111)

DENON

(111) –HITACHI

(108)

ABC

(007)

DENON

(111) –

Preset memory Preset memory – –

Subtitle

Volume control +

Channels

Input mode selection

Volume control –

HITACHI

(134)

MD recorder

–

Tuning

–

AM/FM/XM switching

Tuning

Auto/Manual switching

–

Preset memory

CD player

–

Tuning

–

POWER ––Power on / off Power on / off Power on / off Power on / off Power on / off Power on / off––

–

AM/FM/XM switching

AUDIO

Tuning

Auto/Manual switching

–

DENON

(111)

Preset memory

[Rear]

––

Enter

Cursor operationCursor operation

–

Cursor operation

–

Enter Enter

––

Display selection

Return

Display selection

Return

–

Display selection

Return

Special remarks qq qq,wq,eq

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Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit

Setting the punch through function

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.

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

•The indicator starts flashing.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be

registered (DBS/CABLE or TV).

“Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 6,

7, 8and 9on CD, TAPE, CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR

components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing

is set.

Input the number of the component you want to set.

4No.

CD 1

TAPE 2

CD-R/MD 3

DVD/VDP 4

VCR 5

No setting 0

[MEMORY] [INPUT MODE]

[MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2]

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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°

¢Basic setting

Subwoofer

Monitor

Front speakers

Center speaker

120°

¢Sources recorded in Dolby Surround

Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following

logo marks.

Dolby Surround support mark:

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,

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

Laboratories.

The AVR-487 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that

lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the

same sense of presence as in a movie theater.

Surround

Dolby Surround

[1] Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by

Dolby Laboratories.

A total of 5.1-channels are played: three front channels (“FL”, “FR”

and “C”), two surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE”

channel for low frequencies.

Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic

sound field with a “three-dimensional” feeling (sense of distance,

movement and positioning) is achieved.

A real, overpowering sense of presence is achieved when playing

movie sources in AV rooms as well.

[2] Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is a matrix decoding technology developed by

Dolby Laboratories. Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded

into 5 channels to achieve an excellent surround effect.

The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band

signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to

create a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a rich sense of

presence for all stereo sources.

MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL THEATER

SYSTEMS, INC.

U.S. PAT. NO’S. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;

6,226,616; 6,487,535 AND OTHER U.S. AND WORLD–WIDE

PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING.

“DTS”, “Neo:6”, AND “DTS 96/24” ARE TRADEMARKS OF

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).

The compression rate of the audio data when it was recorded on the

medium is lower than for Dolby Digital, so there is more information

when the data is decoded, resulting in richer, clearer sound quality.

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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

superior spectral resolution and channel separation, Neural

Surround™ draws the brain’s attention to sonic details in musical

instruments, vocals, and ambience that are typically masked by other

playback systems. This allows the listener to fully experience the

richness and subtleties in recorded performance as never before. As

the chosen format for XM Satellite Radio’s new XM HD surround

programming, Neural Surround will help deliver more surround music

to more listeners than any other broadcast format. XM Satellite Radio

will be the first radio company -to broadcast surround sound on the

radio 24 hours a day and will offer three channels fully dedicated to

Neural Surround™ music. This alone will amount to more than 25,000

hours of Neural Surround™ music each year.

•This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio

Corporation.

D&M Holdings Inc. hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-

transferable, limited license right exercisable to use the NA

SURROUND Technology and other US and World Wide Patents

Pending technology.

“Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural Surround” Are

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital

Theater Systems.

The sampling frequency is raised to achieve 5.1-channel playback with

high quality sound (sampling frequency: 96 kHz, quantization: 24 bits).

DTS NEO:6 surround

This is a matrix decoding technology for 6.1-channel surround

playback of 2-channel sources.

The optimum decoding for the type of signal source to be played can

be selected. There are two modes.

DTS NEO:6 CINEMA:

This mode is suited for playing movies. It achieves the same type of

sound as in a movie theater, even with 2 channels.

DTS NEO:6 MUSIC:

This mode is suited for playing music. A natural sense of expansion

is added to the sound field.

Troubleshooting

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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 reverse.

•Replace with new batteries.

•Move closer.

•Remove obstacle.

•Press the proper button.

•Insert batteries properly.

—

Power has turned off

and the power indicator

is blinking red.

•The set’s internal temperature has

risen and the protection circuit has

been activated.

•The core wires of the speaker cables

are touching each other or the AVR-

487’s rear panel, activating the

protection circuit.

•AVR-487 is malfunctioning.

•Put the AVR-487 in a well-ventilated

place.

•Turn off the power, then wait for the

set to fully cool off before turning the

power back on.

•Check the connections of all the

speaker cables.

•Turn off the power and contact a

DENON customer service center.

No test tones are

produced.

•Surround mode is set to a mode

other than STANDARD (Dolby/DTS

Surround).

•Set to STANDARD (Dolby/DTS

Surround).

—

No sound is produced

from surround speakers.

•Surround mode is set to “STEREO”. • Set to a mode other than “STEREO”. —

Sound is only produced

from the center speaker.

•You are playing a monaural source

(TV, AM radio broadcast, etc.) in the

STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround)

mode.

•When playing monaural sources,

select a surround mode other than

STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround)

mode.

“DOLBY DIGITAL” is not

displayed.

•DVD player’s digital audio output

setting is not proper.

•Check the DVD player’s audio output

setting.

For details, see the DVD player’s

operating instructions.

—

32“CHECK ANTENNA” is

displayed in the XM

mode.

•AVR-487’s XM connectors and the

XM Passport System is not properly

connected.

•Check that the connection are

correct.

32“NO SIGNAL” is

displayed in the XM

mode.

•The signal cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Passport System.

“OFF AIR” is displayed

in the XM mode.

•The selected channel is not currently

broadcasting.

•Select the another channel.

Receiving only XM

channels 0 and 1.

•The XM Tuner is not activated. • Contact XM Radio.

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Troubleshooting

If a problem should arise, first check the following.

1. Are the connections correct?

2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions?

3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly?

If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,

there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

Display not lit and sound

not produced when

POWER switch set to

on.

•Power supply cord not plugged in

securely.

•Check the insertion of the power

supply cord plug.

Display lit but sound not

produced.

•Speaker cables not securely

connected.

•INPUT SELECTOR knob position is

not appropriate.

•Volume control set to minimum.

•MUTING is on.

•No digital signal is being input.

•Connect securely.

•Switch to the proper position.

•Turn volume up to suitable level.

•Switch off MUTING.

•Properly select a digital signal input

source.

Nothing is displayed on

monitor.

•AVR-487’s video output terminals and

monitor’s input terminals are not

properly connected.

•Monitor’s input setting is wrong.

•Check that the connections are

correct.

•Set the monitor’s input selector to

the terminals to which video signals

are connected.

10 ~ 14

—

No DTS sound is

produced.

•DVD player’s audio output setting is

not set to bit stream.

•DVD player is not DTS-compatible.

AVR-487’s input setting is set to

analog.

•Make the DVD player’s default

settings.

•Use a DTS-compatible player.

•Set to “AUTO” or “DTS”.

—

Copying from DVD to

VCR is not possible.

•Copying between a source such as

DVD and a VCR is not usually

possible, as DVDs are often encoded

with copy-protection signals that

prevent VCR recording.

•Copying is not possible. —

No sound is produced

from subwoofer.

•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”.

•Turn on the power.

•Set the setting to “YES”.

•Connect properly.

•Turn the subwoofer’s channel volume

level up.

—

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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 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.)

Output terminals: Front: A or B 06 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

A + B 12 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

Center, Surround: 06 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

•Analog

Input sensitivity / input impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms

Frequency response: 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz: +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)

S/N: 98 dB (DIRECT mode)

¢Video section

•Standard video terminals

Input / output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB

•S-Video terminals

Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

C (color) signal — 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB

•Color component video terminal

Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

PB/CBsignal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

PR/CRsignal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 30 MHz — +0, –3 dB

¢Tuner section [FM] [AM]

(note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10–15 W)

Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz

Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 18 µV

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)

STEREO 23 µV (38.5 dBf)

S/N (IHF-A): MONO 77 dB

STEREO 72 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.15%

STEREO 0.3%

¢General

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption: 3.8 A

1 W Max (Standby)

Maximum external dimensions: 434 (W) x 147 (H) x 417 (D) mm (17-3/32” x 5-25/32” x 16-27/64”)

Mass: 10.5 kg (23 lbs 2.4 oz)

¢Remote control unit (RC-1050)

Batteries: R6P/AA Type (Two batteries)

External dimensions: 52 (W) x 243 (H) x 21 (D) mm (2-3/64” x 9-9/16” x 53/64”)

Mass: 175 g (Approx. 6.2 oz) (included batteries)

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

ENGLISH

PRESET CODE

Go Video 047, 048

Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088

Gradiente 094

Grundig 042

Harley Davidson 094

Harman Kardon 040, 062

Hi-Q 091

Hitachi 009, 013, 023, 026, 058,

*[108], 109, 110, 111

JC Penny 004, 005, 007, 023, 028,

049, 062, 085, 087, 088

Jensen 013, 026

JVC 004, 005, 006, 026, 029,

043, 044, 045, 046, 085

Kenwood 004, 005, 006, 026, 029,

033, 045, 085, 090

Kodak 088

Lloyd 009, 094

LXI 088

Magnavox 015, 016, 042, 049, 063,

106

Magnin 087

Marantz 004, 005, 006, 015, 042,

049, 085, 090

Marta 088

MEI 049

Memorex 009, 033, 049, 053, 060,

081, 087, 088, 091, 094,

115

Metz 123, 124, 125, 126, 127,

128

MGA 001, 017, 027, 041, 097

MGN Technology 087

Midland 011

DVD

Denon 014, *[111]

Aiwa 009

Hitachi 010

JVC 006, 011

Konka 012, 013

Magnavox 005

Mitsubishi 004

Panasonic 014

Philips 005, 015, 016, 017

Pioneer 003, 008

Sanyo 018

Sony 002, 019, 020

Toshiba 001, 021, 022

Zenith 023

VDP

Denon 028, 029, 112

Magnavox 026

Mitsubishi 028

Panasonic 029, 030

Philips 026

Pioneer 028, 031

RCA 032

Sony 033, 034, 035, 036

VCR

Admiral 081

Aiko 095

Aiwa 009

Akai 026, 027, 070, 072, 082,

083, 084

Alba 055

Amstrad 009

ASA 042

Asha 087

Audio Dynamic 005, 085

Audiovox 088

Beaumark 087

Broksonic 086, 093

Calix 088

Candle 006, 087, 088, 089, 090

Canon 049, 057

Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071

Carver 015

CCE 095

Citizen 006, 007, 087, 088, 089,

090, 095

Craig 007, 087, 088, 091, 115

Curtis Mathes 006, 049, 073, 080, 087,

090, 092

Cybernex 087

Daewoo 025, 055, 059, 074, 089,

093, 095, 096

Daytron 025, 055

DBX 005, 085

Dumont 053

Dynatech 009

Electrohome 001, 088, 097

Electrophonic 088

Emerson 001, 009, 017, 027, 086,

088, 089, 092, 093, 097,

100, 101, 102, 103, 104,

117

Fisher 009, 028, 031, 053, 054,

091, 099, 115

GE 007, 011, 049, 050, 051,

052, 073, 080, 087

¢List of preset codes

Minolta 013, 023

Mitsubishi 001, 003, 008, 013, 014,

017, 027, 029, 039, 040,

041, 045, 097

Motorola 081

Montgomery Ward

001, 002, 007, 009, 049,

063, 081, 115, 117

MTC 009, 087, 094

Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090,

094

NAD 038

NEC 004, 005, 006, 018, 026,

029, 045, 061, 062, 085

Nikko 088

Noblex 087

Optimus 081, 088

Optonica 021

Panasonic 024, 049, 064, 066, 067,

068, 069, 107

Perdio 009

Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090

Philco 015, 016, 049

Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105

Pilot 088

Pioneer 005, 013, 029, 036, 037,

038, 045, 085

Portland 025, 055, 090

Proscan 063, 080

Pulsar 060

Quartz 033

Quasar 034, 035, 049

Radio Shack 001, 002, 021, 081, 087,

088, 091, 094, 097, 098,

115

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PRESET CODE

Radix 088

Randex 088

RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058,

063, 064, 065, 073, 080,

082, 087

Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049,

053, 081, 087, 088, 091,

094, 097, 098

Ricoh 055

Salora 033, 041

Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070,

083, 087, 089, 113

Sanky 081

Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061,

085, 114

Sanyo 032, 033, 053, 087, 091,

115, 116

SBR 042

Scott 017, 020, 086, 089, 093,

117

Sears 013, 023, 028, 031, 033,

053, 054, 088, 091, 098,

099, 115

Sentra 055

Sharp 001, 002, 021, 097

Shogun 087

Sony 075, 076, 077, 078, 079,

121, 122

STS 023

Sylvania 009, 015, 016, 017, 041,

049, 094

Symphonic 009, 094

Tandy 009

Tashiko 009, 088

Tatung 004, 026, 030

Teac 004, 009, 026, 094

Technics 024, 049

Teknika 009, 010, 022, 049, 088,

094

TMK 087, 092

Toshiba 013, 017, 020, 041, 059,

089, 098, 099, 117

Totevision 007, 087, 088

Unirech 087

Vecrtor Research 005, 062, 085, 089, 090

Victor 005, 045, 046, 085

Video Concepts 005, 027, 085, 089, 090

Videosonic 007, 087

Wards 013, 021, 023, 087, 088,

089, 091, 094, 097, 118,

119, 120

XR-1000 094

Yamaha 004, 005, 006, 026, 062,

085

Zenith 060, 078, 079

Admiral 045, 121

Adventura 122

Aiko 054

Akai 016, 027, 046

Alleron 062

A-Mark 007

Amtron 061

Anam 006, 007, 036

Anam National 061, 147

AOC 003, 007, 033, 038, 039,

047, 048, 049, 133

Archer 007

Audiovox 007, 061

Bauer 155

Belcor 047

Bell & Howell 045, 118

Bradford 061

Brockwood 003, 047

Candle 003, 030, 031, 032, 038,

047, 049, 050, 122

Capehart 003

Celebrity 046

Circuit City 003

Citizen 029, 030, 031, 032, 034,

038, 047, 049, 050, 054,

061, 095, 122, 123

Concerto 031, 047, 049

Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135

Contec 013, 051, 052, 061

Cony 051, 052, 061

Craig 004, 061

Crown 029

Curtis Mathes 029, 034, 038, 044, 047,

049, 053, 095, 118

Daewoo 027, 029, 039, 048, 049,

054, 055, 106, 107, 137

Daytron 003, 049

Dimensia 044

Dixi 007, 015, 027

Electroband 046

Electrohome 029, 056, 057, 058, 147

Elta 027

Emerson 029, 051, 059, 060, 061,

062, 118, 123, 124, 139,

148

Envision 038

Etron 027

Fisher 014, 021, 063, 064, 065,

118

Formenti 155

Fortress 012

Fujitsu 004, 062

Funai 004, 062

Futuretech 004

GE 020, 036, 037, 040, 044,

058, 066, 088, 119, 120,

125, 147

Goldstar 000, 015, 029, 031, 039,

048, 051, 056, 057, 067,

068, 069, 116

Grundy 062

Hitachi 029, 031, 051, 052, 070,

111, 112, 113, 124,

*[134]

Hitachi Pay TV 151

Infinity 017, 071

Janeil 122

JBL 017, 071

JC Penny 020, 034, 039, 040, 041,

044, 048, 050, 058, 066,

069, 076, 088, 090, 095,

125, 136, 159

JCB 046

JVC 019, 051, 052, 072, 073,

091, 117, 126

Kawasho 018, 046

Kenwood 038, 056, 057

Kloss 010, 032

Kloss Novabeam 005, 122, 127, 131

KTV 074, 123

Loewe 071

Logik 144

Luxman 031

LXI 008, 014, 017, 024, 040,

044, 063, 071, 075, 076,

077, 118, 125

ENGLISH

PRESET CODE

Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033,

038, 050, 056, 071, 078,

079, 085, 089, 108, 109,

110, 127, 131, 132, 145

Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080

Matsui 027

Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118,

144

Metz 160, 161, 162, 163

MGA 001, 039, 048, 056, 057,

058, 065, 081, 083

Midland 125

Minutz 066

Mitsubishi 001, 016, 039, 048, 056,

057, 058, 065, 081, 082,

083, 105

Montgomery Ward

011, 020, 144, 145, 146

Motorola 121, 147

MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095

NAD 008, 075, 076, 128

National 002, 036, 061, 147

National Quenties

002

NEC 031, 038, 039, 048, 057,

084, 086, 135, 147

Nikko 054

NTC 054

Optimus 128

Optonica 011, 012, 093, 121

Orion 004, 139

Panasonic 002, 009, 017, 036, 037,

071, 141, 143, 147

Philco 005, 010, 030, 050, 051,

056, 079, 085, 127, 131,

132, 145, 147

Philips 005, 015, 017, 050, 051,

056, 078, 087, 088, 089,

131, 132, 147

Pioneer 124, 128, 142

Portland 054

Price Club 095

Proscan 040, 044, 125

Proton 035, 051, 092, 129

Pulsar 042

Quasar 036, 037, 074, 141

Radio Shack 011, 044, 063, 093, 118

RCA 040, 044, 125, 130, 137,

151, 152

Realistic 014, 063, 093, 118

Saisho 027

Samsung 003, 015, 034, 053, 055,

057, 094, 095, 136, 153

Sansui 139

Sanyo 013, 014, 021, 022, 063,

064, 081, 096

SBR 015

Schneider 015

Scott 062

Sears 008, 014, 021, 022, 023,

024, 025, 040, 052, 057,

062, 063, 064, 065, 073,

075, 076, 097, 098, 125,

159

Sharp 011, 012, 013, 026, 093,

099, 100, 104, 121

Siemens 013

Signature 045, 144

Simpson 050

Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150

Soundesign 030, 050, 062

Spectricon 007, 033

Squareview 004

Supre-Macy 032, 122

Supreme 046

Sylvania 005, 010, 017, 030, 078,

079, 085, 089, 101, 127,

131, 132, 145, 155

Symphonic 004, 148

Tandy 012, 121

Tatung 036, 124

Technics 037

Teknika 001, 030, 032, 034, 052,

054, 078, 083, 095, 144,

156, 157

Tera 035, 129

THOMSON 165, 166

Toshiba 008, 014, 034, 063, 075,

076, 095, 097, 136, 158,

159

Universal 020, 066, 088

Victor 019, 073, 126

Video Concepts 016

Viking 032, 122

Wards 005, 045, 066, 078, 085,

088, 089, 093, 102, 103,

131, 132, 148

Zenith 042, 114, 115, 140, 144,

149

Zonda 007

CABLE

ABC 006, *[007], 008, 009

Archer 010, 011

Century 011

Citizen 011

Colour Voice 012, 013

Comtronic 014

Eastern 015

Garrard 011

Gemini 030, 033, 034

General Instrument

030, 031, 032

Hytex 006

Jasco 011

Jerrold 009, 016, 017, 026, 032

Magnavox 018

Movie Time 019

NSC 019

Oak 000, 006, 020

Panasonic 001, 005

Philips 011, 012, 013, 018, 021

Pioneer 002, 003, 022

RCA 029

Regency 015

Samsung 014, 023

Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025

Signal 014

SL Marx 014

Starcom 009

Stargate 014

Teleview 014

Tocom 007, 016

TV86 019

Unika 011

United Artists 006

Universal 010, 011

Viewstar 018, 019

Zenith 027, 028

DBS (SATELLITE)

Alphastar 054

Chaparral 035, 036

Dishnet 053

Drake 037, 038

ENGLISH

PRESET CODE

Echostar Dish 062, 066

GE 048, 055, 056

General Instruments

039, 040, 041

Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073

Hitachi 058, 059

Hughes Network 063, 064, 065, 069

JVC 057

Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083

Magnavox 060

Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086

Philips 060

Primestar 051

Proscan 048, 055, 056

RCA 048, 055, 056, 068

Realistic 042

Sierra I036

Sierra II 036

Sierra III 036

Sony 049, 067

STS1 043

STS2 044

STS3 045

SRS4 046

Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082

Toshiba 047, 050

Uniden 061

Denon *[111], 044

Aiwa 001, 035, 043

Burmster 002

Carver 003, 035

Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007

Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010

JVC 018, 019

Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017

Magnavox 006, 015, 035

Marantz 016, 028, 035

MCS 016, 024

Onkyo 025, 027

Optimus 017, 020, 021, 022, 023

Philips 014, 032, 033, 035

Pioneer 006, 022, 030

Sears 006

Sony 023, 031

Teac 002, 009, 028

Technics 016, 029, 036

Wards 035, 037

Yamaha 038, 039, 040, 041

Zenith 042

CDR

Denon *[111], 112

Philips 112

Denon 113

Kenwood 003, 004

Onkyo 007

Sharp 005

Sony 006

TAPE

Denon *[111]

Aiwa 001, 002

Carver 002

Harman/Kardon 002, 003

JVC 004, 005

Kenwood 006

Magnavox 002

Marantz 002

Onkyo 016, 018

Optimus 007, 008

Panasonic 012

Philips 002

Pioneer 007, 008, 009

Sony 013, 014, 015

Technics 012

Victor 004

Wards 007

Yamaha 010, 011

014111 (default)

DVD preset codes

DENON Model No.

DVD-555

DVD-755

DVD-900

DVD-910

DVD-955

DVD-1000

DVD-1200

DVD-1500

DVD-1710

DVD-1910

DVD-2200

DVD-2800

DVD-2800II

DVD-800

DVD-1600

DVD-2000

DVD-2500

DVD-3000

DVD-3300

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

*[ ] :Preset codes set upon shipment from the

factory.

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