Denon Avr 787 Users Manual 1. AVR787E3_ENG 3rd

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-787
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.

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.
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE

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.

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FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

¢NOTE ON USE

1. PRODUCT
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this
manual, meets FCC requirements. 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.

• Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus.
• Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and
dust.
• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed
in a rack.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the
apparatus for long periods of time.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come
in contact with the apparatus.

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.
• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Never disassemble or modify the apparatus in any
way.

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Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-787 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.

Contents
Getting Started
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
Easy Setup Procedure
Easy to setup flow··········································································7
Speaker layout [Basic layout]························································7
Speaker connections ······································································8
Connecting a DVD player and monitor ········································9
Auto Setup
q Connecting a microphone ·······················································10
w Before performing the Auto Setup procedure ························10
e Perform the Auto Setup procedure·········································11
r Assigning power amplifiers ·····················································11
t Switching the front speaker ····················································11
y Starting Auto Setup ·································································11
u Checking and storing the measurement results ·····················12
Error messages ············································································12
Check the parameter····································································13

Connecting Other Sources
Cable indications ··········································································13
The video conversion function····················································14
On screen display signals ····························································14
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ························································15
Connecting a video camera or video game ··································15
Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals ·················15
Connecting a CD player ·······························································16
Connecting a tape deck ·······························································16
Connecting a VCR·········································································16
Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder ································17
Connecting the antenna terminals ·······································17, 18
Connecting the XM terminal ·······················································18
Connecting the iPod® ··································································18
Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals
ZONE2 out connections ·······························································19
ZONE2 speaker out connections ·················································19
Connecting the PRE OUT terminals············································20
Connecting the power supply cord ············································20
Basic Operation
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, 23
Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) ································23
Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode
(only with digital input) ·································································24
Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode·················25
Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode ··················································26
Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode ·································26
Checking the input signals ···························································26
Surround modes and parameters ········································27 ~ 29

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Using the DENON original surround modes
Types of surround modes and their features·······························30
Selecting the DSP surround simulation ·······································31
Setting the tone control ·······························································32
Adjusting the speaker volume ·····················································32
Using the fader function ······························································32
Listening to the radio
Auto preset memory ····································································33
Auto tuning···················································································33
Manual tuning ··············································································33
Preset memory ············································································34
Checking the preset stations ·······················································34
Recalling preset stations ······························································34
XM Satellite Radio········································································34
Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID ···························35
Channel selection·········································································35
Category search ···········································································35
Advanced Operation
Night mode ···················································································36
User mode function
Storing the settings in the memory ·············································36
Calling the settings out ································································36
Combining the currently playing sound
with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)····················36
Personal memory plus function ··················································36
Playing the iPod® ·········································································37
Listening to music········································································38
Viewing still pictures and videos
(only for iPods equipped with the slideshow / video function) ····38
Disconnecting the iPod ································································38
Multi zone music entertainment system ·····························39, 40
Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc.,
in the ZONE2 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode) ·······························41
Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback·····41
Recording (audio and/or video) ··················································42
About the memory functions ······················································42
Initialization of the microprocessor (Reset) ·································42

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Advanced Setup – Part 1
System setup items and default values ····························43 ~ 45
Navigating through the System Setup Menu ···························46
About the on screen display and front display ·························47
Audio Input Setup
Setting the Digital In Assignment ················································47
Setting the EXT IN Subwoofer Level ···········································48
Setting the iPod Assignment ·······················································48
Setting the Input Function Level··················································48
Setting the Function Rename ······················································49
Setting the Tuner Presets ······················································49, 50
Video Setup
Setting the Component In Assignment ·······································51
Setting the Video Convert ····························································51
Setting the Audio Delay ·······························································51
Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) ··········································52
Advanced Playback
Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo ······················································52
Setting the Auto Surround Mode·················································52
Option Setup
Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment ····································53
Setting the Volume Control ··························································53
Setting the Setup Lock ································································54

Getting Started
Accessories

Before using

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

q Operating instructions ..............................................................1
w Warranty (for North America model only).....................................1
e Service station list ....................................................................1
r Remote control unit (RC-1046).................................................1
t R6P/AA batteries ......................................................................2
y AM loop antenna ......................................................................1
u FM indoor antenna ...................................................................1
i Setup microphone (DM-S205) (Approx. 20 ft / 6 m) ................1
r

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.

Advanced Setup – Part 2
Speaker Setup
Setting the Speaker Configuration ·········································54, 55
Setting the Subwoofer Setup ······················································55
Setting the Distance ······························································55, 56
Setting the Channel Level······················································56, 57
Setting the Crossover Frequency ················································57

• 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.

Operating the remote control unit
Operating DENON audio components ·······································58
Setting the preset memory function ··········································58
Operating a component stored in the preset memory ····59 ~ 61
Setting the punch through function···········································62
Additional Information···························································63, 64
Troubleshooting······································································65, 66
Specifications ················································································66
List of preset codes ············································End of this manual

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Cautions on installation

About the remote control unit

Note:
For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such
as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

In addition to controlling the AVR-787, the attached remote control
unit (RC-1046) can also be used to control the following products:
q DENON component products
w Component products other than DENON:
• Set using the preset memory function (
page 58).

Operating range of the remote control unit
• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating
it.
• The remote control unit can be used from a distance of approximately
23 feet/7 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to 30° with respect to
the sensor.

Note

Inserting the batteries
q Remove the remote control
unit’s rear cover.

w Set two R6P/AA batteries in
the battery compartment in
the indicated direction.
30°
30°
Approx. 23 feet/7 m

Wall

NOTE:
• It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote
sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

e Put 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 if it will not be in use for
long periods.
• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the
inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and
insert them as quickly as possible.

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Getting Started

Getting Started

!6 Cursor buttons (D, H) ·······························(11)
!7 MASTER VOLUME control knob··············(21)
!8 TUNING buttons (•, ª) ·····························(33)
!9 STATUS button ··········································(22)
@0 DIMMER button ·········································(22)
@1 VIDEO SELECT button ······························(36)
@2 Display

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

Front panel

@9 @8

@7 @6 @5 @4 @3

@0 !8
@1 !9

@3 BAND button··············································(33)
@4 EXT. IN button············································(22)
@5 Remote control sensor································(3)
@6 INPUT MODE button ·································(21)
@7 ZONE2/REC SELECT button ·····················(41)
@8 FUNCTION knob ········································(21)
@9 MAIN button ··············································(21)

!7
Display

!2 !1 !0

t
q w e r y u i o !0
q Power operation button
(ON/STANDBY) ··········································(10)

w Power indicator ·········································(10)
e Power switch ·······································(10, 42)
r Headphones jack (PHONES) ·····················(22)
t ANALOG button ········································(21)
y SPEAKER buttons································(22, 42)
u ZONE2 button ············································(40)
i SHIFT button ··············································(34)
o USER MODE buttons ································(36)
!0 PRESET buttons·········································(33)
!1 V. AUX INPUT terminals
Remove the cap covering the terminals when
you want to use them.

!4 !5 !6

!2 SETUP MIC jack ·········································(10)
!3 SYSTEM SETUP button ····························(11)
!4 SURR. MODE/SURR. PARA button····(21, 31)
!5 SELECT/ENTER knob ··························(11, 31)

q Input signal indicators
w Input signal channel indicators
• The audio channel(s) included in the input signal
light(s).
• This lights when the digital signal is inputted.

e Information display
r Output signal channel indicators

• The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates
in the same way as the CURSOR F and G buttons
on the remote control unit.

The audio channels that can be output light.

t Speaker indicators
This lights corresponding to the settings of the
front speakers of the various surround modes.

y ZONE2 output indicator
u Master volume indicator

• The control functions in the same way as the
CURSOR F button when turned counterclockwise,
as the CURSOR G button when turned clockwise.
• The control functions in the same way as the ENTER
button when pressed the knob.

This displays the volume level.
The Setup item number is displayed in System
Setup.

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i ZONE2/REC SELECT indicators
Lights while selecting the ZONE2 or REC
SELECT mode. (Off when the “SOURCE” is
selected.)

o Input mode indicators
!0 AUTO indicator
This lights when the broadcast station is selected
in the AUTO tuning mode.

!1 STEREO indicator
This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has
been received.

!2 TUNED indicator
This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been
received.

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Getting Started

Rear panel

Remote control unit

!4 !3 !2 !1 !0 o

[ Front ]

y t

Remote control signal
transmitter ························(3)
Indicator ··························(58)
Power buttons················(10)
Tuner system/System
buttons······················(33, 59)
Function buttons············(21)

w e

r
System buttons ·····(59 ~ 61)

q EXT. IN terminals ·······································(15)

i COMPONENT VIDEO terminals··················(9)

w DIGITAL terminals

o VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ··························(9)
!0 DOCK CONTROL jack ································(18)
!1 AUDIO IN terminals·····································(9)
!2 XM terminal ···············································(18)
!3 ANTENNA terminals ·································(17)
!4 REMOTE CONTROL jacks ·························(19)

(Optical/Coaxial) ·······································(9, 16)

e AUDIO OUT terminals·······························(14)
r Speaker terminals ·······································(8)
t Power supply cord·····································(20)
y AC outlets···················································(20)
u PRE OUT terminals······························(19, 20)

Master volume control
buttons ····························(21)
MUTING button··············(22)
VIDEO SELECT/SETUP
button························(36, 59)
Cursor buttons
(D, H, F, G) ····················(11)
ON SCREEN/
DISPLAY button········(22, 59)
DIMMER/MENU
button························(22, 59)

NIGHT/AUDIO
button························(36, 59)
CH SELECT/ENTER
button························(11, 32)
STATUS/RETURN
button························(22, 59)
Mode selector
switches ····················(10, 58)

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

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[ Rear ]

ZONE2 buttons···············(41)

MAIN buttons ·················(41)

Function/
Number buttons·············(21)

SURROUND MODE
buttons ····························(23)

Tuner system/System
buttons······················(33, 61)

TEST TONE/DISPLAY
button························(57, 59)
Cursor buttons
(D, H, F, G) ····················(11)

SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP
button························(11, 59)
SURROUND PARAMETER/
AUDIO button···········(21, 59)
ENTER button·················(11)
INPUT MODE/RETURN
button························(21, 59)

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

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Easy Setup Procedure

Speaker layout [Basic layout]

Easy Setup Procedure

Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor.
• This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-787 according to your listening
room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using.
• To set the sound field manually (
page 54 ~ 57).

Subwoofer

Center speaker

Surround back speaker

Easy to setup flow
Placing the speakers.

Auto setup flow
Connecting the speakers.

Connect the DVD player to
the AVR-787.

Connecting a microphone (

page 10).

The measurement of the speakers in the
listening position.
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.

1) Speaker Configuration
2) Distance
3) Channel Level
Connect the AVR-787’s
monitor output terminal to
the TV’s video input
terminal (
page 9).

Check of the measurement result.
Store the measurement result in the memory.

Play a DVD.

• Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed.

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Surround speaker

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Easy Setup Procedure

¢ Connections

Speaker connections
Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers
making sure that like polarities are matched (<
with <, > with >).
NOTE:
When making connections, take care that
none of the individual conductors of the
speaker cable come in contact with adjacent
terminals, with other speaker cable
conductors, or with the rear panel and
screws.
NEVER touch the speaker terminals when
the power is on. Doing so could result in
electric shocks.

Connecting the speaker cables
1. Loosen by turning
counterclockwise.
Either tightly twist or terminate the core
wires.

2. Insert the cable.

3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

• With the AVR-787, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

¢ Speaker impedance
Speaker

Impedance

Front A, B

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

Front A+B

12 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

Center
speaker

Connection terminal for
subwoofer with built-in
amplifier.

Center
Surround

Surround
speakers

Subwoofer

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

(L)

(R)

Surround back / ZONE2
>

< >

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.

(L)
<

Connecting banana plugs
Turn clockwise to tighten, then
insert the banana plug.

(R)
>

(L)
<

Front speakers
(B)

(L)

(R)
>

Front speakers
(A)

(R)
< >

Surround back
speakers
When using only one surround back
speaker, connect it to the left channel.

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Easy Setup Procedure
• 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.

Connecting a DVD player and monitor
• To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-787, you only need to choose one
connection type. For more information about the video up conversion function (
page 14).
• 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 47).

Monitor

COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Y
PB

DVD player

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO
IN

PB
PR

F
VIDEO
IN

G
S VIDEO
OUT

F
VIDEO
OUT

• 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.

OPTICAL
OUT
AUDIO OUT

A
L

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

• The AVR-787 is equipped with another set of input terminals for a non-DVD video disc player (such as
laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc player). The above connection guidelines for DVD
also apply to the VDP input.

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Easy Setup Procedure

w Before performing the Auto Setup procedure

Auto Setup

SYSTEM SETUP

The AVR-787’s auto setup use the attached microphone to measure
the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the
optimum settings.

• To make the sound field settings manually (

D H
F G, ENTER

page 54 ~ 57).

q Connecting a microphone
the attached setup microphone to .

1 Turn on your subwoofer.
Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to
the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust
the output volume and the crossover frequency.
Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn this
function off before performing the Auto Setup procedure.

2 Turn on your monitor.
3 Press .
¢ ON:

[ON/SOURCE]

The power indicator lights red.
£ OFF:

The power turns off and the indicator is off.
Sound receptor

SYSTEM SETUP

4 Press or [ON/SOURCE].

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

ENTER
DHFG

the setup microphone on a camera tripod, etc.,
2 Mount
and set with the receptor pointing towards the ceiling. 5 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.

[MODE SELECTOR 1]

SYSTEM SETUP

ENTER

Microphone

DHFG

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

Place the setup microphone’s sound receptor at the height of the
ears in the listening position.
It is not possible to measure properly if there are any obstacles
between the speakers and microphone. Check that there are no
obstacles.

NOTE:
• Once the settings are completed, disconnect the setup microphone.

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Easy Setup Procedure

e Perform the Auto Setup procedure

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP.
2 Press D H to select “Auto Setup”, then press ENTER.
3 Press D H to select “Auto Setup”, then press ENTER.

The message “Connect Microphone” is displayed if no
microphone is connected. If so, connect the auto setup
microphone.

Surround Back:
Assign to use as surround back speaker.
ZONE2:
Assign to use as “ZONE2” speakers.
Front A, Front B:
Assign to use the “Front A” or “Front B” speakers with bi-amp
connections.
When assigned to “Front” or “ZONE2”, skip the surround back
channel measurement.
During the auto setup procedure, test tones are not output to
“ZONE2”.
NOTE:
• Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume
after making the measurements.
• Do not turn off the power while the data is being stored.

1
2
3
t Switching the front speaker
Press D H to select “Front Sp”, then press F G to select
the speaker.
Front A

• “System Setup” menu is not displayed when using headphones.

r Assigning power amplifiers
The surround back output can be assigned to the “Front” or “ZONE2”
output.

Front B

Front A+B

¢ About automatic retry
y Starting Auto Setup

To confirm the results of the measurements, remeasurement is
automatically performed.
Remeasurement is performed up to two times. During this time,
“Retry1” or “Retry2” is displayed on the screen.

Press D H to select “Start”, then press F.
• Start the measurements.

Press D H to select “Power Amp Assign”, then press F
G to set.

Cautions during measurements:
• Loud test tones are output during the measurements. Be careful
for example when small children are nearby.
• Proper measurements may not be possible if there are obstacles
between the speaker and the setup microphone.
• During the measurements, do not stand between or near the
speakers and setup microphone.
• To avoid influencing the measurements, turn off the power of airconditioners or any other equipment producing sound in the
room. Perform the measurements with the room as quiet as
possible.
• Measurement is cancelled when VOLUME is operated while the
Auto Setup is performed.

Measurement of each channel is performed as follows:
1

SBL

SBR

1: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice.
2: Not displayed when “ZONE2” and “FRONT” are set at
“Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment” (
page 53).
• After each channel is measured, “Calculating” appears.
• The display switches to the Auto Setup check screen
automatically.

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Easy Setup Procedure

u Checking and storing the measurement
results

1 Press D H to select an item, then press ENTER.
The measurement results of each item can be checked here.

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

Error messages
• These error screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be completed
because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent
items, and measure again.
• When there is too much noise in the room, the speakers may not be detected properly. Should this happen, perform the measurements when
the noise level is low, or switch off the power of the equipment that is producing the noise for the duration of the measurements.

Press D H to select the items, then press F.

Store:
All the settings are stored in the memory.
Retry:
Perform the measurement again.
Measurement is repeated.

Example

Cause

Measures

q This screen will be displayed when the speakers required • Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected.
for producing suitable reproduction have not been detected.

Cancel:
Cancel the auto setup settings.

“Store” is selected:
3 When
Press ENTER.

w This screen will be displayed when the speaker polarity is • Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. For some
speakers, this screen may be displayed even though the
connected in reverse.
speakers are properly connected.
If so, select “Skip0”.

e This screen will be displayed when accurate measurements • Set up the speakers so that their position is farther away
from the listening position.
cannot be made due to the input level of the microphone being
• Lower the volume of the subwoofer speaker.
too high.

• When measurements have been made using the measurement
microphone, speakers with a built-in filter such as subwoofers might
be set with a value that differs from the physical distance because
of the internal electrical delay.

r This screen will be displayed when the measurement • Connect the measurement microphone to the microphone
connector.
microphone is not connected.

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Check the parameter

Connecting Other Sources

• The results of the measured items can be checked.
• This item is displayed, after the measurement result of the “Auto
Setup” is decided.

Press D H to select “Parameter Check”, then press
ENTER.

2 Press D H to select the item, then press ENTER.
3 Press ENTER.

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

Video cable

Analog connections (Stereo)
(White)

(Red)

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

Pin-plug cable

Video connections

S-Video connections

Analog connections (Monaural, for subwoofer)

S-Video cable
Pin-plug cable

Component video connections

Digital connections (Coaxial)
(Y)

(Green)

(Orange)

(Press ENTER.)

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

(Blue)

(PB/CB)

(Red)

(PR/CR)
Component video cable

Digital connections (Optical)

Signal direction
Optical fiber cable
Example: Speaker Configuration Check

• To reset:
Press D H to select “Restore” at the “Parameter Check” screen,
then press F.

Audio signal

Speaker connections

OUT

Video signal

Speaker 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.

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Connecting Other Sources

Connecting Other Sources

The video conversion function

On screen display signals

With the AVR-787, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were
inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video signal and the SVideo signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality.

VIDEO signal
input terminal
(yellow)

S-Video signal
input terminal

Video signal output to
VIDEO MONITOR OUT
terminal (yellow)

Video signal output to
S-Video MONITOR OUT
terminal

Video signal output to Component
(Color Difference) Video MONITOR
OUT terminal

The flow of the video signals.

(Component Video
terminals)

(S-Video terminal)

(Video terminal)

AVR-787’s input
terminals

AVR-787’s output
terminals

On screen display signal output

Signals input to the AVR-787

C
(C: Signal

C
E: No signal)

Cautions on the video conversion function:
• When the component video terminals are used to connect the
AVR-787 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video
(yellow) or S-Video terminals are used to connect the AVR-787
with a VCR, depending on the combination of the TV and VCR the
picture may flicker in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be out
of sync not display at all when playing video tapes.
If this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer,
etc., with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR787 and the VCR, or if your VCR has a TBC function, turn it on.

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(C: On screen signals output

C
E: On screen signals not output)

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Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

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 9).
• For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals (
page 21).

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

TV/DBS tuner

DVD Audio-Video /
Super Audio CD player /
External decoder

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y

PR
R

VIDEO
OUT

D
OPTICAL
OUT

AUDIO OUT
L

CENTER

S VIDEO
OUT

7.1ch AUDIO OUT
FRONT
L
L

SURROUND
L
R
SURROUND
BACK
L
R

B
SUBWOOFER

Connecting a video camera or video game
• 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-787’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating
instructions.

Video camera /
Video game
AUDIO OUT

A
L

D
OPTICAL
OUT

F
VIDEO
OUT

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Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a CD player

Connecting a VCR

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 47).

• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR. S-Video and composite
video outputs are also provided.
• 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.
• The digital inputs and outputs connection is the same as that for a CD (MD) recorder.
• If you choose to use the coaxial or optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information
about Digital Input Assignment (
page 47).

CD player
AUDIO OUT

A
L

Video deck

COAXIAL
OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

F
VIDEO
OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
PB
PR

Connecting a tape deck

F
VIDEO
IN

Tape deck

A
L
R

L
R

AUDIO IN

L
R

AUDIO IN

A
L

S VIDEO
IN

AUDIO OUT

L
R

AUDIO OUT

L
R

• 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-787 VCR OUT terminal.
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable
TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable

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Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder

Connecting the antenna terminals
An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

• If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorder to an analog
recorder such as a tape deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below,
in addition to the digital audio connections.
• If you choose to use the coaxial or optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information
about Digital Input Assignment (
page 47).

Direction of broadcasting station
AM loop antenna
(Supplied)

FM antenna

CD recorder /
MD recorder
AUDIO OUT

A
L

75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable

L
R

D
OPTICAL
OUT

FM indoor antenna (Supplied)

OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO IN

A
L

AM outdoor antenna
Ground

• The source selected for MAIN ZONE is output from the digital output terminal (OPT-2).
The source selected in the REC SELECT mode is not associated with the output from the digital output
terminal (OPT-2).

¢ AM loop antenna assembly
Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.

NOTE:
• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 2 OUT terminal on the AVR787’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 2 IN terminal.

Remove the vinyl tie
and take out the
connection line.

Connection of AM antennas
1. Push the lever.

Bend in the reverse
direction.

2. Insert the conductor.

4
a. With the antenna on
top any stable
surface.
Mount

b. With the antenna
attached to a wall.

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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.

Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the

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.

iPod®

When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK
CONTROL jack on the AVR-787 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 48).
For instructions on playing the iPod, see “Playing the iPod” (
page 37).

Connecting the XM terminal
iPod

• AVR-787 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 34, 35).
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Passport System.

ASD-1R

XM Passport System

AUX OUT
XM

R
L

AUDIO OUT

G
S-VIDEO OUT

NOTE:
• Keep the power supply cord unplugged until the XM Passport System connection has been completed.

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

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Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals

ZONE2 speaker out connections

For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions (

• When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power Amp Assignment” in the
“System Setup” menu, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out
terminals (
page 53).
• The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the
ZONE2 stereo 2 channel.
In this case, surround back speaker out can not be used for MAIN ZONE.

page 39 ~ 41).

ZONE2 out connections
• When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power Amp Assignment” in the
“System Setup” menu, the surround back pre-out terminals can be used as the ZONE2 pre-out out
terminals (
page 53).
• If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out (variable level)
terminals can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time (
page 39, 40).
• When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and
connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE
can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit.

Center
speaker

Surround
speakers

Subwoofer
Connection terminal for
subwoofer with built-in
amplifier.

(L)

(Variable)

A
L

(R)

Power amplifier
(ZONE2)

< >

RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR

OUTPUT

INPUT

AUX OUT

(L)
RC-616 INFRARED
RETRANSMITTER

(R)
>

(L)
<

Front speakers
(B)

Extension terminal for future use.

(L)

(R)
>

Front speakers
(A)

(R)
< >

ZONE2
Front speakers
The settings must be changed
to use this speaker for ZONE2
(
page 53).

NOTE:
• For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’
operating instructions.

ZONE2

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Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the PRE OUT terminals

Connecting the power supply cord

• Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the
front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers.
• When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel.
AC outlet
(wall)

Power amplifier

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

B
CENTER

A
L

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).

SURROUND
L
R
SURROUND
BACK
L
R

B
SUBWOOFER

A
L

FRONT
L

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.

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INPUT MODE
STATUS
VOLUME
FUNCTION

DIMMER

Basic Operation
Playing the input source

4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.

• The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display.

Use FUNCTION to select the input source you want to
play.
To select the input source when ZONE2/REC SELECT is
selected, press then operate .

SURROUND PARAMETER

2 Press INPUT MODE.

• The input mode indicator lights.
AUTO

PCM

EXT. IN

DTS

ANALOG

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

FUNCTION

VOLUME
[MUTING]
[ON SCREEN]
DIMMER

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.

STATUS

AUTO (All auto mode):
The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-787’s surround
mode is switched automatically. Can be selected for sources for
which the “Digital In Assignment” (
page 47) 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.
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.
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.

FUNCTION

SURROUND
PARAMETER
INPUT MODE
About the button names in this explanation
<
> : Buttons on the main unit
[
] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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”.

3 Start playback on the selected component.

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

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• Canceling the EXT. IN mode:
Press INPUT MODE or 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” (
page 47) and connections are correct.
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.

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Basic Operation

Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)

Checking the currently playing program source,
etc.

Press [MUTING].
You can adjust the muting level (

Using the surround modes
Types of surround modes and their features

page 53).

¢ On screen display

The AVR-787 is equipped with many surround modes. We
recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to
achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source.

Press [ON SCREEN].
• The current program source and various settings are displayed on
the monitor screen.
• Canceling MUTING mode:
To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the volume.

Sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX

¢ Front panel display
Listening over headphones
Connect the headphones to .
• 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.

Switching the front speakers

is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround mode.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PLIIx*
(
page 24)
• This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby
Digital EX.

Press STATUS.
• The current program source and various settings are indicated on
the display.

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.

Press to turn the corresponding speaker pair
on.

Sources recorded in DTS-ES
DTS-ES DSCRT 6.1 / MTRX 6.1, +PLIIx*
(
page 24)
• This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in
DTS-ES.

Dolby Digital or DTS Surround (5.1 ch sources)
2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround
DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx* /
DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 / DTS+PLIIx* /
DTS+NEO:6
(
page 24)
• This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel or 7.1-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 26)
• This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in XM
HD Surround.

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Basic Operation

Sources recorded in stereo
Sources recorded in monaural
DIRECT / STEREO
• Effective for achieving pure playback.
• If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low
frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select
the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality.

Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO)

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx*
(
page 25)
• Developed by Dolby Laboratories, this surround mode
provides 7.1-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.

This mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio signals are
transmitted directly, without passing through the tone circuits, etc.

Press [DIRECT/STEREO] to select “DIRECT”.
SURROUND PARAMETER D H

DIRECT

STEREO

¢ STEREO mode

ENTER

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

DHFG
STATUS

[STANDARD]
[DIRECT/STEREO]

SURROUND
PARAMETER

DHFG
ENTER
• Surround modes marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be used when
the surround back speaker is set to “NONE”.
• The “+PLIIx Cinema” mode cannot be selected when only one
surround back speaker is being used.

The AVR-787 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively
for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes.

¢ DIRECT mode

DENON Original Surround Modes
(
page 30, 31)
• Select these for 7.1-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 26)
• This is a surround mode for playing 6.1- or 7.1-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.

F G, ENTER
STATUS

INPUT MODE

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

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

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Basic Operation

Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround
mode (only with digital input)
an input source for which digital (COAXIAL or
1 Select
OPTICAL) is set (
page 47).

2 Press INPUT MODE to select “AUTO”.
[STANDARD] to select “STANDARD (Dolby/DTS
3 Press
Surround)”.
4 Play a program source with the
•“

” or “

mark.

” lights, depending on the source.

5 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.
6 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set.
CINEMA EQ.:
Use this if movie dialogues sound harsh to lower the treble sound.
Effective source mode
Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Digital /
DTS Surround / DTS NEO:6
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.)
SB CH OUT:
Select the play mode or surround back channel playback method.
• The “
” or “
” indicator lights.
(1) For multi-channel sources
• SB OFF (OFF):
Not played.
• NON MTRX:
Surround channel signal played.
• MTRX ON:
Surround channel signal played with digital matrix processing.
• ES MTRX:
DTS signal played with digital matrix processing.
• ES DSCRT:
Signal included in DTS-ES discrete 6.1-channel sources played.
• PLIIx CINEMA:
Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode, surround back signal
played.
Set the surround back speaker to “2sp” at “Speaker
Configuration” (
page 54, 55).
• PLIIx MUSIC:
Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, surround back signal
played.
Set the surround back speaker to “1sp” or “2sp” at “Speaker
Configuration” (
page 54, 55).
(2) For 2-channel sources
• OFF: Not played.
• ON: Surround channel signal played.

7 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
5

Example: Dolby Digital

Example: DTS

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• Select “Default Yes” and press F to 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.
Dial.Norm
Offset
- 4dB
The numbers are the correction value when corrected to the standard level.

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Basic Operation

F G, ENTER

Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II)
mode

When “MUSIC” mode is selected:

It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2channels) in the surround mode.
This mode is optimal for playing program sources recorded in Dolby
Surround.

1 Press [STANDARD] to select “DOLBY PLIIx”.

ENTER
DHFG
[ON SCREEN]

NEURAL SURROUND

2 Play a program source.
3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.
4 Press F G to select the play mode.
CINEMA:
This mode is suited for playing movie sources recorded in Dolby
Surround and general sources recorded in stereo.

[STANDARD]

DHFG
ENTER

SURROUND
PARAMETER

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

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)

DTS NEO:6

DOLBY PLIIx

SURROUND PARAMETER D H

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

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)

6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
3
4
5

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.
(When “MUSIC” is selected)

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Basic Operation

Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode
It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2channels) in the surround mode.

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

DTS NEO:6

NEURAL SURROUND

2 Play a program source.
3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.
4 Press F G to select the play mode.
CINEMA:
This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed
with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same
atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources.

Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode
It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2channels) in the surround mode.
This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in XM HD
Surround (
page 34, 35).

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

DOLBY PLIIx

NEURAL SURROUND

2 Play a program source.
3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.
4 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set.
5 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

MUSIC:
This mode is suited mainly for playing music.

5 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set.
When “MUSIC” mode is selected:
CNTR. IMAGE:
The expansion of the center channel can be adjusted. (0.0 to 1.0,
default : 0.3)

Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

FLAG:
“MATRIX” is displayed if the input signal has undergone matrix
processing, “DISCRETE” is displayed if the input signal has undergone
discrete processing.

2 Press [ON SCREEN] again.
OSD-1
OSD-2
OSD-3
OSD-4 ~ 6
OSD-7 ~ 13

:
:
:
:
:

Input signal
Input/output settings
Auto surround mode
USER MODE 1 ~ 3
Tuner preset stations

Example: Dolby Digital

Example: DTS

Checking the input signals

Press [ON SCREEN].

SIGNAL:
Displays the type of input signal.
fs:
Displays the input signal’s sampling frequency.
FORMAT:
Displays the input signal’s number of channels (front / surround /
LFE on/off).
“SURROUND” is displayed for 2-channel signal sources recorded
in Dolby Surround.

OFFSET:
Displays the dialog normalization offset value.

(When “MUSIC” is selected)

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• “OSD-1”-“FLAG” is not displayed if there is no FLAG identification
signal in the input signal.
• OSD-3:
This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to “ON” (
page 52) and the input mode is set to “AUTO”.
It is not displayed when the input mode is set to “ANALOG” or
“EXT. IN”.

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Basic Operation

Surround modes and parameters
Signals and adjustability in the different modes
Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

Channel output
Surround Mode

STEREO
EXT. IN
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II
DTS NEO:6
DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS SURROUND
NEURAL SURROUND
5CH/7CH STEREO
MONO MOVIE
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL

SURROUND
FRONT
CENTER
L/R
L/R

C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

E
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
E

SURROUND
SUB- D. COMP
BACK
WOOFER
*1
L/R
E
B
B
E
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
E

C : Signal
E : No signal
B : Turned on or off by speaker
configuration setting

B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B

C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)

LFE
*2

C (0 dB)
E
E
E
E
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
E
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)

SB CH
OUT TONE CONTROL

E
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
E

C (0 dB)
E
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (NOTE 1)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)

CINEMA EQ.

E
E
C (NOTE 2)
C (NOTE 3)
C (NOTE 2)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

MODE

E
E
C (CINEMA)
C (CINEMA)
C (CINEMA)
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

ROOM
SIZE

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C (Medium)
C (Medium)
C (Medium)
C (Medium)
E
E

Dolby
Digital
EFFECT
LEVEL NIGHT
mode

DELAY TIME

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C (10)
C (10)
C (10)
C (10)
E
E

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C (30 msec)
E

C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
E
E
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)

C : Adjustable
E : Not adjustable
NOTE 1 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB
NOTE 2 : This parameter is available when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA”.
NOTE 3 : This parameter is available when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA” or “PL”.
*1: When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.
*2: When playing Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD.

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PRO LOGIC II/IIx MUSIC MODE only
PANORAMA DIMENSION

C : Signal
E : No signal

E
E
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

E
E
C (3)
C (3)
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

C : Adjustable
E : Not adjustable

NEO:6 MUSIC
MODE only

CENTER
CENTER IMAGE
WIDTH
E
E
C (3)
C (3)
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

E
E
E
E
C (0.3)
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

EXT. IN
only
SW ATT
E
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

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Basic Operation

¢ Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals
Button

Input signals
DTS

Surround Mode
STANDARD
DTS SURROUND
DTS ES DSCRT6.1
DTS ES MTRX6.1
DTS SURROUND
DTS 96/24
DTS + PLIIx CINEMA
DTS + PLIIx MUSIC
DTS + NEO:6
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx MUSIC
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx CINEMA
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx GAME
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II CINEMA
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II GAME
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
NEURAL SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY
DIGITAL
(5.1ch)

Note

ANALOG

LINEAR PCM

DTS ES DSCRT
(With Flag)

DTS ES MTRX
(With Flag)

DTS
(5.1ch)

DTS
96/24

DOLBY DIGITAL EX
(With Flag)

DOLBY DIGITAL EX
(With no Flag)

*1
*1

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C

4
E
C
E
C
C
E
E
E

E
4
C
E
C
C
C
E
E

E
E
4
E
C
C
C
E
E

E
E
E
4
C
C
C
E
E

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

E
E
E
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

C
C
4
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

C
4
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

*2
*1
*1

*1
*2
*1

4 : Mode selectable in default status
C : Selectable mode
E : Non-selectable mode
NOTE :
*1: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”.
*2: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “1sp” or “None”.

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DVD-AUDIO
DOLBY
DIGITAL
(3, 4, 5ch)

DOLBY
DIGITAL
(2ch)

DVD-Audio
(multi ch)

DVD-Audio
(2ch)

176.4/
192kHz

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

C
4
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

E
E
E
E
4
C
C
C
C
C
C
E

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

E
E
E
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation

Button

Input signals
DTS

Surround Mode
DIRECT
DIRECT
DSP SIMULATION
5CH/7CH STEREO
MONO MOVIE
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL
STEREO
STEREO

Note

DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DIGITAL
(With no Flag)
(5.1ch)

DOLBY
DIGITAL
(2ch)

DVD-Audio
(multi ch)

DVD-Audio
(2ch)

176.4/
192kHz

C
C
C
C
C
C
C

E
E
E
E
E
E
E

LINEAR PCM

DTS ES DSCRT
(With Flag)

DTS ES MTRX
(With Flag)

DTS
(5.1ch)

DTS
96/24

DOLBY DIGITAL EX
(With Flag)

C
C
C
C
C
C
C

4 : Mode selectable in default status
C : Selectable mode
E : Non-selectable mode
NOTE :
*1: If the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.

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DVD-AUDIO
DOLBY
DIGITAL
(3, 4, 5ch)

ANALOG

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation

Using the DENON original surround modes
The AVR-787 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
5CH/7CH STEREO
(NOTE 1)

This mode lets you enjoy stereo sound with seven speakers. The front L (R) channel signals are played from the
surround and surround back L (R) channels and only the in-phase component of the L and R channels is played on
the center channel.

MONO MOVIE
(NOTE 2)

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

ROCK ARENA

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

JAZZ CLUB

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.

VIDEO GAME

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

MATRIX

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

VIRTUAL

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

NOTE 1: “5CH STEREO” is displayed when “SB CH OUT” is set to “OFF”.
NOTE 2: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right), so input
signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a “Y”
adapter cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs.

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

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation

Selecting the DSP surround simulation
F G, SELECT/ENTER

• Select “Default Yes” and press F to reset all the settings.

¢ To operate the surround mode and the surround
parameters from the remote control unit

MONO MOVIE

5CH/7CH STEREO

ROCK ARENA

VIRTUAL

,
DH
SURROUND PARAMETER

[CH SELECT],
ENTER
DHFG

¢ Operating the surround mode and the surround
parameters from the main unit’s panel

Press [DSP SIMULATION].

MATRIX

VIDEO GAME

JAZZ CLUB

The 5CH/7CH STEREO mode can be selected directly by pressing
[5CH/7CH STEREO].

DHFG
ENTER

[DSP SIMULATION]
SURROUND
PARAMETER

STEREO

5CH/7CH STEREO
MONO MOVIE

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx

NEURAL SURROUND
ROCK ARENA

VIRTUAL SURROUND

MATRIX

DTS NEO:6

JAZZ CLUB
VIDEO GAME

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround
parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press ,
then operate the selector.

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.

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

DIRECT

2 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.
3 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set. 2 Perform steps 2 to 4 under “Selecting the DSP surround
simulation”.
SB CH OUT
• ON:
Surround back channel played.
• OFF:
Surround back channel not played.

[5CH/7CH STEREO]

1 Use