Denon Avr 987 Users Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-987
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2 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

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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.

FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

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

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained
in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly
approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
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.

• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat
dispersion when installed in a
rack.
• Eviter
des
températures
élevées.
Tenir compte d’une dispersion
de chaleur suffisante lors de
l’installation sur une étagère.

• Keep the apparatus free from
moisture, water, and dust.
• Protéger
l’appareil
contre
l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière.

• Unplug the power cord when
not using the apparatus for long
periods of time.
• Débrancher
le
cordon
d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil
n’est pas utilisé pendant de
longues périodes.

• Do not let foreign objects into
the apparatus.
• Ne pas laisser des objets
étrangers dans l’appareil.

• Do
not
let
insecticides,
benzene, and thinner come in
contact with the apparatus.
• Ne pas mettre en contact des
insecticides, du benzène et un
diluant avec l’appareil.

This Class B apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB003 du Canada.
• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging
the cord.
• Manipuler
le
cordon
d’alimentation
avec
précaution.
Tenir
la
prise
lors
du
débranchement du cordon.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation
holes.
• Ne pas obstruer les trous
d’aération.

• Never disassemble or modify
the apparatus in any way.
• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier
l’appareil d’une manière ou
d’une autre.

2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-987.
2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-987 has to offer, read

these instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future
reference should any questions or problems arise.

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

MEMO

III

Getting Started

Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-987 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 ··············································································3
Before using·············································································3
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 ··································································6
Speaker layout [Basic layout] ················································6
Speaker connections ······························································7
Connecting a DVD player and monitor·································8
Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions ············9
q Connecting a microphone··················································9
w Before performing the Auto Setup procedure·················10
e Perform the Auto Setup procedure ·································10
r Assigning power amplifiers ·············································10
t Switching the front speaker·············································10
y Preliminary measurements ··············································11
u Speaker measurements···················································11
i Checking and storing the measurement results··············12
Error messages ····································································12
Connecting Other Sources
Cable indications···································································13
The video conversion function ············································14
Relationship between the video input signal
and monitor output according to
the video convert settings··············································14, 15

The analog video to HDMI conversion function ················15
Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals
[To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals] ···········16
Connecting a TV tuner ·························································16
Connecting a DBS tuner·······················································16
Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals··········17
Connecting a video camera or video game···························17
Connecting a CD player························································17
Connecting a turntable·························································17
Connecting a DVD recorder ·················································18
Connecting a VCR ·································································18
Connecting a tape deck························································18
Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder·························19
Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals ····················19
Connecting the antenna terminals······································20
Connecting the XM terminal ···············································20
Connecting the iPod ····························································21
Connecting the RS-232C terminal ·······································21
Connecting the TRIGGER OUT jacks ··································21
Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals
ZONE2 out connections ·······················································21
ZONE2 speaker out connections··········································22
Connecting the PRE OUT terminals ····································22
Connecting the power supply cord·····································22
Basic Operation
Playing the input source ······················································23
Selecting the room equalizer mode ····································24
Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) ·······················24
Listening over headphones ··················································24
Switching the front speakers ··············································24
Checking the currently playing program source, etc.···········24
Switching the brightness of the display ·······························24

Using the surround modes
Types of surround modes and their features ·······················25
Selecting the play mode
(PURE DIRECT / DIRECT / STEREO)····································25
Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode
(only with digital input) ···················································26, 27
Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode ·········27
Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode···········································28
Checking the input signals ···················································28
Surround modes and parameters ································29 ~ 31
Using the DENON original surround modes
Types of surround modes and their features ·······················32
Selecting the DSP surround simulation································33
Setting the tone control························································34
Adjusting the speaker volume··············································34
Using the fader function·······················································35
Listening to the radio
Auto tuning ···········································································35
Manual tuning·······································································35
Preset memory·····································································35
Checking the preset stations················································36
Recalling preset stations ······················································36
XM Satellite Radio ································································36
Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID ···················37
Channel selection ·································································37
Category search····································································37
Advanced Operation
Night mode············································································38
User mode function ······························································38
Combining the currently playing sound
with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function) ············38
Personal memory plus function ··········································38
Playing the iPod ····································································39
Listening to music ································································39
Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods
equipped with the slideshow / video function) ····················39
Disconnecting the iPod·························································39
Multi zone music entertainment system
Multi-zone playback using the ZONE2 output terminals ······40
Multi-zone playback using the SPEAKER terminals ············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 ····································42

Getting Started

Advanced Setup – Part 1

Operating the remote control unit

System setup items and default values·····················43 ~ 45
Navigating through the System Setup Menu····················46
About the display··································································46
Audio Input Setup
Setting the Digital In Assignment·········································47
Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ··································47
Setting the iPod Assignment ···············································47
Setting the Input Function Level ··········································48
Setting the Function Rename···············································48
Setting the Tuner Presets···············································48, 49
Video Setup
Setting the HDMI In Assignment···································49, 50
Setting the Component In Assignment································50
Setting the Video Convert ····················································50
Setting the HDMI Out Setup················································51
Setting the Audio Delay························································51
Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) ··································52
Advanced Playback
Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo···············································52
Setting the Dolby Digital Downmix Option Setup················53
Setting the Auto Surround Mode ·········································53
Setting the Manual Equalizer Setup ······························53, 54
Option Setup
Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment·····························54
Setting the Volume Control ··················································55
Setting the Trigger Out ·························································55
Setting the Setup Lock·························································56

Operating DENON audio components································62
Setting the preset memory function ··································62
Operating a component stored in the preset memory····63, 64
Setting the punch through function ···································65

Additional Information·················································66 ~ 68
Troubleshooting ······························································69, 70
Specifications ········································································70
List of preset codes ····································End of this manual

Advanced Setup – Part 2
Speaker Setup
Setting the Speaker Configuration ·································56, 57
Setting the Subwoofer Setup···············································57
Setting the Distance·······················································57, 58
Setting the Channel Level ··············································58, 59
Setting the Crossover Frequency·········································59
Others Setup
Setting the Room Equalizer Setup ·······································60
Setting the Direct Mode Setup ············································60
Setting the MIC Input Select················································61
Check the parameter ····························································61

Getting Started

Accessories

Cautions on installation

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

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

q Operating instructions ......................................................1
w Warranty (for North America model only) .............................1
e Service station list.............................................................1
r Power supply cord (Approx.7-31/64 ft / 1.9 m).................1
t Remote control unit (RC-1051) .........................................1
y R6P/AA batteries ..............................................................2
u AM loop antenna ..............................................................1
i FM indoor antenna............................................................1
o Setup microphone (DM-S205) (Approx. 23-5/8 ft / 6 m)...1
r

Note

Wall
u

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.
• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready
and insert them as quickly as possible.

Operating range of the remote control unit

About the remote control unit
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.
• Before turning the power switch on
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there
are not problems with the connection cables. Always set the
power switch 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.

In addition to controlling the AVR-987, the attached remote
control unit (RC-1051) 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 62, 63).

Inserting the batteries
q Remove the remote control w Set 2 R6P/AA batteries in
the battery compartment in
unit’s rear cover.
the indicated direction.

30°
30°
Approx. 23 feet/7 m

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

• Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the
unit is still connected to AC line voltage.
Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplug the
cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.
• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ
from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

• 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.

e Put the rear cover back on.

Getting Started

Part names and functions

Display

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

!3 !2 !1

Front panel

!3 !2 !1

q w
!9
!5 !6

@0@1
@22 @
@1 @
@33 @4 @5 @6 @
@77 @8 @9 #0

q Input signal indicator
w Input signal channel indicator

!7 !8

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

#6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1
qw e

e Information display
r Output signal channel indicator

y u

The audio channels that can be output light.

t Speaker indicator
q Power ON/STANDBY button··············(10)
w Power indicator····································(10)
e Power switch········································(10)
r Headphones jack (PHONES) ···············(25)
t V.AUX INPUT terminals ······················(17)
y SETUP MIC jack ·····································(9)
u USER MODE buttons···························(38)
i MASTER VOLUME control knob ········(23)
o Master volume indicator
!0 Display
!1 MultEQ XT indicator ····························(24)
!2 NIGHT indicator ···································(38)
!3 Remote control sensor··························(3)
!4 FUNCTION knob···································(23)
!5 SOURCE button ···································(23)
!6 TUNING PRESET button ·····················(36)
!7 ZONE2/REC SELECT button ·········(41, 42)
!8 VIDEO SELECT button·························(38)

This lights corresponding to the settings of
the surround speakers of the various
surround modes.

!9 NIGHT button ·······································(38)
@0 PURE DIRECT button···························(25)
@1 DIRECT/STEREO button······················(25)
@2 STANDARD button ······························(26)
@3 7CH STEREO button ····························(33)
@4 DSP SIMULATION button ···················(33)
@5 CH SELECT/ENTER button ···········(10, 34)
@6 SURROUND PARAMETER button ······(26)
@7 TONE DEFEAT button··························(34)
@8 DIMMER button ···································(24)
@9 STATUS button ····································(24)
#0 ROOM EQ button·································(24)
#1 SURROUND BACK button ··················(26)
#2 Cursor (D, H, F, G) buttons ···············(10)
#3 SYSTEM SETUP button ······················(10)
#4 EXT. IN button······································(23)
#5 ANALOG button···································(23)
#6 INPUT MODE button ···························(23)

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

u MULTI (zone) indicator
ZONE2 mode is selected in ZONE2/REC
SELECT.

r t

e
i REC indicator

REC OUT mode is selected in ZONE2/REC
SELECT.

o AL24 indicator
This lights when the following mode is
selected while inputting digital (PCM)
signals.
PURE DIRECT / DIRECT / STEREO /
MULTI CH PURE DIRECT /
MULTI CH DIRECT / MULTI CH IN

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

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

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

Getting Started

Rear panel

Remote control unit

!2 !1

To operate the AVR-987, use the mode selector switches to select “TAPE” “CD-R/MD” or “CD”,
mode.

Front
Indicator
····································(62)
Tuner system/System
buttons·······················(35)

Remote control signal
transmitter···················(3)
Power buttons
····································(10)
USER MODE buttons
····································(38)

Function buttons
····································(23)

!7 q w

q DIGITAL terminals
(Optical/Coaxial) ·······································(8)

w AUDIO terminals ····································(8)
e PRE OUT terminals ······························(22)
r SIGNAL GND terminal·························(17)
t TRIGGER OUT jacks·····························(21)
y Speaker terminals··································(7)
u AC outlets ·············································(22)
i AC inlet ·················································(22)

Master volume control
buttons·······················(23)

u
System buttons
····································(64)

o COMPONENT VIDEO terminals············(8)
!0 VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ····················(8)
!1 REMOTE CONTROL jacks····················(21)
!2 RS-232C terminal ·································(21)
!3 EXT. IN terminals ·································(17)
!4 HDMI MONITOR terminals··················(19)
!5 ANTENNA terminals····························(20)
!6 DOCK CONTROL jack ··························(21)
!7 XM terminal··········································(20)

MUTING button
····································(24)
NIGHT/AUDIO button
····································(38)
V.SELECT/SETUP
button·························(64)
ON SCREEN/DISPLAY
button···················(24, 64)

MODE selector
switches ·····················(63)

CH SELECT/ENTER
button···················(10, 34)
Cursor buttons
····································(10)
Room EQ/RETURN
button·························(24)
SPEAKER/MENU button
····································(24)

Getting Started

Rear

ZOOM2 buttons
···································(41)

Easy Setup Procedure
• This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-987 according to your
listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using.
• To set the sound field manually, see pages 56 ~59.

ZOOM1 (MAIN) buttons
···································(41)

Easy to setup flow
Placing the speakers.

Function/Number
buttons
·····························(23, 64)

Auto setup flow
Connecting a microphone.

Surround buttons
···································(25)

Connecting the
speakers.

SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP
buttons······················(10)

Tuner system/System
buttons·······················(35)

Preliminary measurement.

SURRONUD
PARAMETER/
AUDIO button ··········(23)

Connecting a monitor
and a DVD player.

Cursor buttons
···································(10)
TEST TONE/DISPLAY
button·························(56)

1) Measuring the background noise (noise in the
room)
2) Determining whether or not speakers are
connected
3) Checking the polarities of the speakers
Measurement of the speakers
in the listening position.

Starting the Auto
Setup.

INPUT MODE/RETURN
button ·······················(23)

Playing a DVD with
surround sound.

ENTER button
·····························(10, 34)

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Speaker Configuration
Distance
Channel Level
Crossover Frequency
Room Equalizer
Speaker measurement check
and storage in memory.

Speaker layout [Basic layout]
Example of basic layout with 8 speakers and a monitor.
Subwoofer

Center speaker
Surround back speaker

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

Front speaker

Set these at the sides of the monitor or
screen with their front surfaces as flush with
the front of the screen as possible.

Surround speaker

Easy Setup Procedure

2 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.

Connecting banana plugs

• With the AVR-987, up to 10 speakers can be connected for surround playback.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

2 Speaker impedance
Speaker

Impedance

Front A, B

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

Front A+B

8 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

Subwoofer
Connection
terminal for
subwoofer
with built-in
amplifier.

Center
Surround

Center speaker

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

Surround back

Front speaker
(A)

(L)
>
>

Front speaker
(B)

(R)
<

(L)
<

(R)
<

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)
>

(R)
<

(L)
<

Surround speaker

Turn clockwise to tighten,
then insert the banana plug.

(R)
<

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

Easy Setup Procedure

Easy Setup Procedure
• For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources),
choose the component video or HDMI connection to your monitor. S-Video and composite video
outputs are also provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs.

Connecting a DVD player and monitor
• To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-987, you only need to choose one
connection type. For more information about the video up conversion function (
page 14, 15).
• To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from either the coaxial
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).

Monitor

COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Y
PB

DVD player

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

G
S VIDEO
IN

Y
PB

VIDEO
IN

I
I

HDMI
OUT

HDMI
IN

F
VIDEO
OUT

G
S VIDEO
OUT

• The AVR-987 is equipped with HDMI terminals, so it can be connected to a DVD player or monitor
using an HDMI cable.
• 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.
• The COMPONENT MONITOR OUT-1 and the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT-2 can be used
simultaneously.
• Audio signals are only output from the HDMI monitor out terminal when audio signals are input
to the HDMI input terminal.
• When connecting the AVR-987 and DVD player using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-987
and monitor using an HDMI cable (
page 19).

AUDIO OUT

D
OPTICAL
OUT

C
COAXIAL
OUT

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

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

Easy Setup Procedure

ENTER

SYSTEM SETUP

DHFG

[OFF]

[ON]

Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions
• The AVR-987’s auto setup and room equalizer functions use the
attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the
room and automatically make the optimum settings.
• The optimum listening environment at all listening positions in
the home theater is achieved so multiple listeners can enjoy
listening at the same time.
As shown in Example q, as you make the measurements,
move the microphone successively to the different positions in
which the members of the family sit within the listening area
surrounded by the speakers. For best results, make the
measurements at 6 locations.
Even if the home theater is only used by a small number of
people, as in Example w, more effective equalization can be
achieved by taking the measurements in the area around the
listening position.
• When the auto setup procedure is performed, one of the
following 3 correction curves can be selected for the room
equalizer function.
Audyssey:
The frequency response of all the speakers is adjusted to
achieve the optimum environment for the room’s acoustics.
Front:
This adjusts the characteristics of each speaker to the
characteristics of the front speakers.
Flat:
This the frequency response of all speakers flat. This mode is
optimum for playing multi-channel signal music.

2 About the main listening position (*M)
The “main listening position” refers to either the center of the
listening position or the position in which the user sits when
using the system alone. The distance to the speakers is
measured from this position.

q Connecting a microphone
the attached
1 Connect
.

setup microphone to

Sound receptor

the setup microphone on a camera tripod,
2 Mount
etc., and set with the receptor pointing towards
the ceiling.

DHFG
ENTER
• To make the sound field settings manually, see pages 56 ~ 59.
Microphone
Example: q

(

SYSTEM
SETUP
ENTER

Example: w

: Measurement positions)

Place the setup microphone’s sound receptor at the height
of the ears in the listening position.
Be sure that at the beginning, the measurement is started
with the microphone set up at the main 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.

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

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

Easy Setup Procedure

w Before performing the Auto Setup
procedure

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

2 Turn on your monitor.
3 Press .

Easy Setup Procedure

e Perform the Auto Setup procedure

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP.
D H to select “Auto Setup / Room EQ”,
2 Press
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.

1
2

£ OFF:

The power turns off and the indicator is off.

The surround back output can be assigned to the “Front” or
“ZONE2” output.

Press D H to select “Power Amp Assign”, then press
F G to set.
Surround Back:
Assign to use as surround back speaker.
Front A, Front B:
Assign to use the “Front A” (or “Front B”) speakers with biamp connections.
ZONE2:
Assign to use as “ZONE2” speakers.
When assigned to “Front”, skip the surround back channel
measurement.
During the auto setup procedure, test tones are not output
to “ZONE2”.

¢ ON:

The power indicator lights red.

r Assigning power amplifiers

4 Press or [ON].

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

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

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

Front B

Front A+B

Easy Setup Procedure

y Preliminary measurements
This procedure is used to automatically determine the
background noise, whether or not speakers are connected, and
the polarities of the connected speakers.

1 Press D H to select “Start”, then press F.
• The preliminary measurements start.

D H to select “Speaker Detect Check”, then
2 Press
press ENTER.

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 air-conditioners 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.

4 Press D H to select “Calculate”, then press F.
• The speaker is analyzed.

Once the calculations are completed, a screen for
confirming the results of the measurements appears.
The amount of time required for the analysis depends on the
number of speakers and the number of measuring points.
The greater the number of speakers and measuring points,
the longer the time required.

Press ENTER again.

u Speaker measurements

With these measurements, the “Speaker Configuration”,
“Distance”, “Channel Level”, “Crossover Frequency” and
“Room EQ” settings are analyzed automatically. The main
listening position is measured first, so leave the microphone
where it is.
(Screen after initial measurement)

(Press ENTER.)

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

Move the microphone to the second point and
press F.

h
h

• Measurements for the second point start.
(After measurement
completed)

Once the measurements are finished, the results of the
measurements for the second point are displayed.

3 Perform step 2 repeatedly.
Measurements can be ended when there are 6 or less
measurement locations; however, to obtain better results,
measurements at 6 locations is recommended.

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

(After completion of
measurement for first point)

NOTE:
• Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer
volume after making the measurements.

Easy Setup Procedure

i Checking and storing the measurement
results
The measurement results displayed at “u Speaker measurements”
can be checked and stored in the memory.

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

Error messages
An error message is displayed if the measurements could not be completed automatically due to the speaker layout, the measuring
environment, etc. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again.
Be sure to turn off the AVR-987’s power before checking the speaker connections.
Example

Measures

Cause
q The speakers required for producing
reproduction have not been detected.

Press ENTER to switch to the second screen.

suitable • Check that the pertinent speakers are properly
connected.

If multiple errors occur, press F G to check the
contents.

checking, press ENTER, then press D H to
2 After
set.
Store:
All the settings are stored in the memory.

w The speaker polarity is connected in reverse.

• Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers.
• For some speakers, the screen below may be
If multiple errors occur, press F G to check the
displayed even though the speakers are
contents.
properly connected.
If so, select “Skip0”.

Cancel:
Cancel the auto setup settings.

“Store” is selected:
3 When
Press F.

e There is too much ambient noise in the room and the • Either turn off the power of the device that
generated the noise during the measurements
measurements cannot be made accurately.
or move the device away.
• Try again at a time when it is quieter.
r The sound level that is output from the speakers and/or • Check the placement and orientation of the
loudspeakers.
subwoofer is too low.
• Adjust the subwoofer’s output level.

• After the data is stored, the “Auto Setup / Room EQ”
screen appears automatically.

1
2

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

• When measurements have been made using the measurement
microphone, speakers with a built-in filter such as subwoofers
might be set with a value that differs from the physical distance
because of the internal electrical delay.
NOTE:
• Do not turn off the power while the data is being stored.

Connecting Other Sources
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.

Connecting Other Sources
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 terminal (Stereo)
(White)

(Red)

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

Pin-plug cable

Analog terminal (Monaural, for subwoofer)

Video terminal

S-Video terminal

S-Video cable

Pin-plug cable

H
C

Component video terminal

Digital terminal (Coaxial)
(Green)
(Orange)
Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cable)

(Y)

(Blue)

(PB/CB)

(Red)

(PR/CR)
Component video cable

Digital terminal (Optical)

Audio and Video cable

HDMI terminal

Optical cable (Optical fiber cable)

HDMI cable

Speaker terminal

Signal direction
Audio signal
Speaker cable

OUT

Video signal

Connecting Other Sources

The video conversion function
• Even if the formats of the video signals from the various players
differ, the different formats can be converted and the signals
output to the monitor from a single video output terminal. We
recommend outputting with the format offering the highest
quality video signals possible.
• With analog video signal connections, generally quality is higher
in the order shown below.

Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the video
convert settings
Video convert

The flow of the video signals.

(HDMI terminal)

(Component Video
terminals)

(HDMI
terminal)

(Component Video
terminals)
ON

(S-Video terminal)

(Video terminal)

This unit’s input
terminals

This unit’s output
terminals
: only MAIN ZONE 480i/576i

Input signals
HDMI
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

COMPONENT
E
E
E
E
C (1080p)
C (480p ~ 720p)
C (480i/576i)
C (1080p)
C (480p ~ 720p)
C (480i/576i)
C (1080p)
C (480p ~ 720p)
C (480i/576i)
C (1080p)
C (480p ~ 720p)
C (480i/576i)
E
E
E
E
C (Other than 480i/576i)
C (480i/576i)
C (1080p)
C (480p ~ 720p)
C (480i/576i)
C (Other than 480i/576i)
C (480i/576i)
C (Other than 480i/576i)
C (480i/576i)

S-VIDEO
E
E
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
E
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
C
C
C
C

VIDEO
E
C
E
C
E
E
E
C
C
C
E
E
E
C
C
C
E
C
E
C
E
E
C
C
C
E
E
C
C

C : Signal input
E : No signal
480p ~ 720p : 480p/576p/1080i/720p

• The MAIN ZONE video conversion function is compatible with the
following format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and
PAL-60.
• When SECAM signals of video input are up-converted, the signals are
output in PAL format from the S-Video terminal.
• When the input signal is a component 480p, 576p,1080i or 720p signal,
the signal up-converted to HDMI is output with that resolution.
• When the input signal is a video, S-Video or component 480i or 576i
signals, the signal up-converted to HDMI is output according to the
setting made at “i/p Convert” under “HDMI Out Setup” (
page 51).
• Signals up-converted to HDMI are output to the HDMI monitor with the
resolution at which they are input. Note that resolutions of 1080p are not
handled.

HDMI
E
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
E
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳1
COMPONENT ✳1
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
COMPONENT ✳2
HDMI
HDMI ✳1
HDMI ✳2
HDMI ✳2
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI ✳1
HDMI ✳1
HDMI ✳1
HDMI ✳2
HDMI ✳2
HDMI ✳2
HDMI ✳2
E
✳1

MONITOR OUT
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
E
E
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
E
COMPONENT
E
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
COMPONENT ✳1
VIDEO
E
COMPONENT ✳1
✳3
COMPONENT ✳1
COMPONENT
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
E
E
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
E
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
COMPONENT ✳1
VIDEO
E
COMPONENT ✳1
✳3
COMPONENT ✳1
COMPONENT
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO

VIDEO
E
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
E
E
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
E
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
E
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO

: Not output
: On screen display superimposed on video signal and
output.
✳2
: On screen display superimposed on S-Video signal
and output.
✳3
: Video signals are output when the “Analog to HDMI
convert” is set to “OFF”.
COMPONENT : On screen display only displayed for SYSTEM SETUP,
SURROUND PARAMETER and ON SCREEN buttons.
HDMI
: The on screen display is displayed when the “Analog
to HDMI convert” is set to “ON”.
: Video signals are not output when the “Analog to
HDMI convert” is set to “OFF”.

Connecting Other Sources
Video convert

S-VIDEO
MONITOR OUT

OFF

–
–
–
Used
Not used
–
–
–
Used
Not used
–
–
–
Used
Not used
–
–
–
Used
Not used

HDMI
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

Connecting Other Sources
Input signals
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
E
E
E
E
C
E
C
E
C
E
C
E
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
C
E
C
E
C
C
E
C
E
C
C
C
C
C
C

C : Signal input
E : No signal

VIDEO
E
C
E
C
C
E
C
E
C
C
E
C
E
C
C
E
C
E
C
C

HDMI
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI

MONITOR OUT
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
E
E
E
E
E
S-VIDEO
E
S-VIDEO
E
–
E
COMPONENT
COMPONENT ✳1
E
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳1
–
E
E
E
E
E
S-VIDEO
E
S-VIDEO
E
–
E
COMPONENT
COMPONENT ✳1
E
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT ✳1
–

E
✳1

VIDEO
E
VIDEO
E
VIDEO
VIDEO
E
VIDEO
E
VIDEO
VIDEO
E
VIDEO
E
VIDEO
VIDEO
E
VIDEO
E
VIDEO
VIDEO

The analog video to HDMI conversion
function

✳2

: Not output
: On screen display superimposed on video
signal and output.
✳2
: On screen display superimposed on S-Video
signal and output.
COMPONENT : On screen display only displayed for SYSTEM
SETUP, SURROUND PARAMETER and ON SCREEN
buttons.
HDMI
: The on screen display is displayed when the
“Analog to HDMI convert” is set to “ON”.

• The AVR-987’s video up-conversion function lets you output
analog video input signals (component – 480i/576i, 480p/576p,
1080i or 720p; S-Video and composite video – 480i/576i) to the
HDMI monitor output terminal.
• On the AVR-987, it is possible to convert 480i/576i component
video, S-Video and composite video input signals to 480p/576p
format and output them from the HDMI monitor output
terminal.

• The resolutions with which the monitor is compatible can be
checked using the STATUS button on the main unit or the ON
SCREEN button on the remote control unit.
• It is not possible to down-convert from HDMI input signals to
the component, S-Video or composite video monitor output
terminals.
• If you do not want to use the function for converting analog
video signals to HDMI signals, select “OFF” for “Analog to
HDMI Convert” at “Setting the HDMI Out Setup”(
page
51).
• Video down conversion to the MAIN ZONE’s monitor output is
only possible when the component video input resolution is
480i (interlaced standard definition video – NTSC format, for
North America) or 576i (interlaced standard definition video –
PAL format, for Europe and other countries).
• To set the video conversion function for the MAIN ZONE to
“OFF” (
page 50).

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

Connecting Other Sources

Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals
[To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals]

Connecting a TV tuner
• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV tuner. S-Video and
composite video outputs are also provided if your TV tuner does not have component video
inputs.
• To connect the digital audio output from the TV tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or
the optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial or the optical connection, it needs to be
assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment (
page 47).

• The AVR-987 is equipped with a function for converting analog video signals into HDMI signals.
You can do this by either a component or a video or a S-Video connection.
• Audio signals are not output from the HDMI monitor output terminal, so also make analog or
digital audio connections. To play sound using digital audio connections, assign the digital terminal
(coaxial or optical) at “Setting the Digital In Assignment” (
page 47).

TV tuner

Monitor

HDMI
IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
PB
PR

DVD player

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

Y
PB

VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

Connecting a DBS tuner

OPTICAL
OUT

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

C
COAXIAL
OUT

AUDIO OUT

DBS / BS Tuner

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
PB
PR

• When “OFF” is set at “i/p Convert” under “Setting the HDMI Out Setup”, use a monitor
compatible with input resolutions of 480i/576i.
• If your monitor is not equipped with an HDMI terminal, connect the AVR-987 to the monitor using
the component video, S-Video, or composite video terminals.

G
S VIDEO
OUT

F
VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO OUT

D
OPTICAL
OUT

Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals

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 47).

• 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 multichannel 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 23).

CD player
AUDIO OUT

A
DVD Audio-Video /
Super Audio CD Player /
External decoder

A
L

7.1ch AUDIO OUT
FRONT
L
L

OPTICAL
OUT

C
COAXIAL
OUT

B
CENTER

A
L

SURROUND
BACK
L
R

SURROUND
L

Connecting a turntable
Turntable
(MM cartridge)

B
SUBWOOFER

• 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-987’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD
player’s operating instructions.

AUDIO OUT

GND

Connecting a video camera or video game

• The phono input can accept signals from moving magnet (MM) and high output moving coil (MC)
phono cartridges. If your turntable is equipped with a low output MC cartridge, you will need to
use a separate MC head amplifier or step-up MC transformer.

Video camera /
Video game
VIDEO
OUT

NOTE:
• If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected to the SIGNAL
GND terminal, disconnect the ground wire.

AUDIO OUT

D
OPTICAL
OUT

G
S VIDEO
OUT

Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a DVD recorder

Connecting a VCR

• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your DVD recorder. S-Video
and composite video outputs are also provided. If you choose to use the component video
connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Component Input Assignment
(
page 50).
• If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital sources, such as a DVD recorder to an analog
recorder such as a cassette deck, you will needs connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown
below, in addition to the digital audio connections.

There are 2 sets of video deck (VCR) terminals, so 2 video decks can be connected for
simultaneous recording or video copying.
Video deck

F
VIDEO
OUT

G
S VIDEO
OUT

DVD recorder

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

G
S VIDEO
IN

Y
PB

VIDEO
IN

G
S VIDEO
OUT

G
S VIDEO
IN

AUDIO IN

F
VIDEO
IN

AUDIO OUT

F
VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO OUT

• 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-987 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT terminal.
Example: VCR-2 IN → S-Video cable : VCR-2 OUT → S-Video cable
VCR-2 IN → Video cable : VCR-2 OUT → Video cable

L
R
AUDIO IN

Connecting a tape deck

OPTICAL
OUT

Tape deck

OPTICAL
IN

AUDIO OUT

A
L

AUDIO IN

• When recording to a DVD recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback
source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-987 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT
terminal.
Example: VCR-1 IN → S-Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → S-Video cable
VCR-1 IN → Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → Video cable
NOTE:
• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on
the AVR-987’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal.

L
R

Connecting Other Sources

Connecting Other Sources
Input signals
LINEAR PCM
DVD-Video
Dolby Digital
DTS
LINEAR PCM
PACKED PCM
DVD-Audio
(with CPPM /
without CPPM)
CD
LINEAR PCM
Multi area
Super Audio
Stereo area
CD
CD area

Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder
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 cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs
as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections.
CD recorder /
MD recorder
AUDIO OUT

A
L

L
R
AUDIO IN

A
L

2 Copyright Protection System
C
C
C
C
C
E
E
C

To play back the digital video and audio of DVDVideo and DVD-Audio through an HDMI/DVI-D
connection, both the connected player and
monitor are required to support a copyright
protection system called HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection System).
HDCP is copy protection technology that
comprises data encryption and authentication
of the partner equipment.
The AVR-987 supports HDCP. Please see the
user’s manual of your video display for more
information about this.

The AVR-987 is HDMI Ver. 1.1 compatible.

D
OPTICAL
OUT

• If your digital monitor or DVD player only supports DVI-D, please obtain and use an HDMI-DVI
conversion cable or adaptor, available from your dealer.

D
OPTICAL
IN

NOTE:
• The audio signals on the multi/stereo area of Super Audio CDs are not output. If the Super
Audio CD is a hybrid CD, only the audio signals in the CD area are output.
• Use a compatible player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright protected by CPPM.
• Among the devices that support HDMI, some devices can control other devices via the HDMI
terminal; however, the AVR-987 cannot be controlled by another device via the HDMI
terminal.
• The audio signals from the HDMI terminal (including the sampling frequency and bit length)
may be limited by the equipment that is connected.
• The video signals are not output properly if a device not compatible with HDCP is used.
• When “OFF” is set at “i/p Convert” under “Setting the HDMI Out Setup”, use a monitor
compatible with input resolutions of 480i/576i.
• The video signals input from the HDMI input terminals are output to the HDMI monitor with
their original resolution, so the image will not be displayed if the resolutions of the input signal
and the monitor being used are not matched. In this case, change the setting of the resolution
on the source device (player) to one which the monitor can handle.
• For stable signal transfer, we recommend using cables that are a maximum of 5 meters in
length.

NOTE:
• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 4 OUT terminal on
the AVR-987’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 4 IN terminal.

Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals
• A simple 1-cable connection (using a commercially available cable) with a device having an HDMI
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVDVideo and other sources, and the multi-channel sound of DVD-Audio and DVD-Video.
• To provide audio output from AVR-987’s audio output terminal, select “Amp” at the “HDMI In
Assign”.
To provide audio output from the TV, select “TV” at the “HDMI In Assign” (
page 49, 50).

Monitor

2 Connections with an HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable (adapter)

I
HDMI
IN

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

DVD player

I
HDMI
OUT

Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the antenna terminals

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

An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
AM loop antenna
(Supplied)

Direction of broadcasting station
FM antenna

XM Connect-and
-Play Antenna

75 Ω/ohms
Coaxial cable

FM indoor antenna
(Supplied)

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

AM outdoor antenna
Ground

2 AM loop antenna assembly
Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.
1

Remove the vinyl tie
and take out the
connection line.

Connection of AM antennas
1. Push the
lever.

2. Insert the
conductor.

3. Return the
lever.

Bend in the reverse
direction.

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

b. With the antenna
attached to a wall.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

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.
NOTE:
• Do not connect 2 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 iPod®

Connecting the TRIGGER OUT jacks

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

Turn the DC 12 V voltage on and off for
the individual functions and surround
modes.
For details, see “Setting the Trigger Out”
(
page 55).

iPod

ASD-1R

Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals
For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions (

A
R
L

page 40, 41).

R
L

ZONE2 out connections

AUDIO OUT

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

S-VIDEO OUT

Input
+

Output
+

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

RC-616
Infrared retransmitter

Extension terminal
for future use.

Connecting the RS-232C terminal

RC-617
Infrared sensor

Monitor
(ZONE2)

This is a control expansion terminal for
factory use only. Consult you dealer for
details.

S-VIDEO
IN

F
VIDEO
IN

Perform the following operation before
using an external controller connected to
the RS-232C terminal:
1. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the
main unit and set the unit to the
operating mode.
2. Perform the operation to turn off the
power from the external control.
3. Check that the product has been set
to the standby mode.
After checking the above, check the
connections of the external controller.
Operation is possible.

Premain amplifier
(ZONE2)

• For the AUDIO output, use high quality pin-plug cables and wire in such a way that there is no
humming or noise.
• For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’
operating instructions.

Connecting Other Sources

ZONE2 speaker out connections

Connecting the PRE OUT terminals

• When the surround back’s power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power
Amp Assign” in the “System Setup Menu”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used
as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals (
page 54).
• 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.

• 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.
Power amplifier

Subwoofer

Center speaker

Front speaker
(A)

Front speaker
(B)

CENTER

A
Connection
terminal for
subwoofer
with built-in
amplifier.

(L)
>
>

(R)
<

(L)
<

(R)
<

SURROUND
L

A
<

SURROUND
BACK
L

B
SUBWOOFER

A
L

FRONT
L

Connecting the power supply cord
Power supply cord
(Supplied)

AC outlet
(wall)
AC 120 V, 60 Hz

(L)
>

(R)
<

(L)
<

Surround speaker

(R)
<

ZONE2 Front speaker
ZONE2
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 (1A.))
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 (1A.).

Basic Operation

Basic Operation
FUNCTION

Playing the input source

SURROUND
PARAMETER

4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.

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

2 Press INPUT MODE.
AUTO

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

FUNCTION

VOLUME

PCM

EXT. IN

DTS

ANALOG

Press to select “ANALOG”, to select
“EXT. IN”.
AUTO (All auto mode):
The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-987’s
surround mode is switched automatically. Can be selected for
sources for which the “Digital In Assign” (
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.
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”.

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

3 Start playback on the selected component.

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

• 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.

• 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 “DIG.” indicator lights when digital signals are being input
properly. If the “DIG.” indicator does not light, check whether
the “Digital In Assign” (
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.

Basic Operation

PURE DIRECT
ROOM EQ

Selecting the room equalizer mode
The room equalizer function offers 3 correction curves:
“Audyssey”, “Front” and “Flat”. These modes can be selected
after performing the auto setup procedure.

Switching the front speakers
Press [SPEAKER].
FRONT A

Press ROOM EQ.
OFF

Audyssey

Front

Flat

Manual

• The “MultEQ XT” indicator lights green when “Audyssey” is
selected, red when “Front” or “Flat” is selected.

DIRECT/STEREO

SURROUND
PARAMETER

FRONT B

FRONT A+B

The indicator lights red if the speaker settings are changed
after the auto setup measurements have been made (
page 56 ~ 59).

Checking the currently playing program
source, etc.
2 On screen display
Press [ON SCREEN].

Audyssey, Front, Flat:
See page 60.
Manual:
Selects the setting value that was set in the Manual Equalizer
Setup (
page 53, 54).

• The current program source and various settings are
displayed on the monitor screen.

2 Front panel display
Press .

Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)

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

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

[ON SCREEN]

page 55).

ROOM EQ
[SPEAKER]

Press .
• Canceling MUTING mode:
To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the
volume.

Listening over headphones
DIRECT/
STEREO

PURE DIRECT
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

Switching the brightness of the display

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.

The brightness of the display can be adjusted in 3 steps. The
display can also be turned off.

Basic Operation

Using the surround modes
Types of surround modes and their features
The AVR-987 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.
is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround mode.

Sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX
DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PLIIx*
(
page 26)
• This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in
Dolby Digital EX.

Sources recorded in DTS-ES
DTS-ES DSCRT 6.1 / MTRX 6.1, +PLIIx*
(
page 26)
• 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
WIDE SCREEN
(
page 32, 33)
• Effective for 2-channel sources recorded in Dolby
Surround or for 7.1-channel playback with 5.1-channel
sources.
DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx* /
DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 / DTS+PLIIx* /
DTS+NEO:6
(
page 26)
• This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel or 7.1channel music.
• For Dolby Surround recording sources, Dolby Pro
Logic II playback is conducted.

Basic Operation

Sources recorded in stereo
Sources recorded in monaural
PURE DIRECT
• Use this mode to play analog input music sources with
extremely high quality.
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.
DENON Original Surround Modes (
page 32, 33)
• 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 28)
• This is a surround mode for playing 6.1- or 7.1-channel
stereo sources developed by Digital Theater Systems.
• One of 2 playing modes, MUSIC (for music sources)
or CINEMA (for movie sources), can be selected
according to your preferences.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx*
(
page 27)
• 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.

• 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.

Selecting the play mode
(PURE DIRECT / DIRECT / STEREO)
The AVR-987 is equipped with 3 2-channel playback modes
exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes.

2 PURE DIRECT mode
This mode reproduces the sound with extremely high quality.
The audio signals do not pass through the tone circuits, etc., and
the display and surrounding circuits that could affect the audio
signals are turned “OFF”.

Press PURE DIRECT.
2 DIRECT mode
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”.
DIRECT

STEREO

When press SURROUND PARAMETER:
The subwoofer output can be controlled directly.

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

Press DIRECT/STEREO to select “STEREO”.

• The system setup function cannot be used when the PURE
DIRECT mode is set. To use the system setup function, cancel
the PURE DIRECT mode.
• If the HDMI input terminal is selected, video outputs are output
in the PURE DIRECT mode.
• The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE
DIRECT mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.

Basic Operation

ENTER SURROUND
STANDARD
PARAMETER

Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS
Surround mode (only with digital input)
an input source for which digital (COAXIAL,
1 Select
OPTICAL etc.) is set (
page 47 or 49 ~ 50).

INPUT MODE
DHFG

2 Press INPUT MODE to select “AUTO”.
3 Press STANDARD to select “STANDARD”.
a program source with the
,
4 Play
mark.
•“

” or “

” lights, depending on the source.

5 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.
The surround back channel can be switched on and off using
.

Press D H to select the item, then press F G to
6 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 / WIDE SCREEN

DHFG
ENTER

STANDARD

DHFG
ENTER

SURROUND
PARAMETER
INPUT MODE

D.COMP.:
The dynamic range is compressed. Select one of 4 modes:
“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HI” (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.
(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 “2spkrs” at “Speaker
Configuration” (
page 56, 57)
• PLIIx MUSIC:
Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, surround back
signal played.
Set the surround back speaker to “1spkr” or “2spkrs” at
“Speaker Configuration” (
page 56, 57)
(2) For 2-channel sources
• OFF: Not played.
• ON: Surround channel signal played.
Can also be operated using .

Example: Dolby Digital

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

Example: DTS

Basic Operation

AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode):
• ON:
When software including Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES 6.1channel identification signals is played, 6.1-channel playback
is performed automatically. The surround mode is set
according to the program source being played. The “SB CH
OUT” parameter on the surround parameters screen cannot
be selected.
• OFF:
Not detected automatically. The surround mode can be
selected freely.
Example: When playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag)
q When “AFDM” is “ON”, the “DOLBY DIGITAL + PLIIx
CINEMA” mode is set automatically.
w To play in the Dolby Digital EX mode, set “AFDM” to “OFF”
and select “MTRX ON” at “SB CH OUT”.

Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic
II) mode
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 STANDARD to select “DOLBY PLIIx”.
DOLBY PLIIx

DTS NEO:6

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.

Example: q

Example: w

Some discs recorded in Dolby Digital EX do not include EX
flag. If the playing mode does not switch automatically
when the AFDM turns “ON” during playback, manually set
“SB CH OUT” to “PLIIx Cinema” or “MTRX ON”.

7 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
• Select “Default Yes” and press F to reset all the settings.

2 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 .

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.

“MUSIC” is selected:
5 When
Press D H to select the item, then press F G to
set.
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)

6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
3
4
5

(When “MUSIC” is selected)

Optional parameters can only be set in the MUSIC mode.
Select “OPTIONS”, then press F.
Press ENTER to return to the previous screen.
(When “OPTIONS” is selected)

Dial.Norm
Offset
-4dB

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

Basic Operation

ENTER SURROUND
STANDARD
PARAMETER

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

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

DTS NEO:6

2 Play a program source.
3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.
4 Press F G to select the play mode.

DHFG

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.

5
DHFG
[ON SCREEN]

ENTER

Checking the input signals

1 Press [ON SCREEN].
Room EQ:
Displays the type of equalizer currently set.
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.
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
OSD-5 ~ 7
OSD-8 ~ 14

When “MUSIC” is selected:
Press D H to select “CNTR. IMAGE” , then press
F G to set.

CNTR. IMAGE:
The expansion of the center channel can be adjusted. (0.0 to
1.0, default : 0.3)

:
:
:
:
:
:

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

6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
3
STANDARD

DHFG

Example: Dolby Digital

SURROUND
PARAMETER
ENTER
(When “MUSIC” is selected)

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

Example: DTS

• “OSD-1” “FLAG” is not displayed if there is no FLAG
identification signal in the input signal.
• OSD-2:
The monitor’s resolution is displayed when an HDMI monitor is
connected to the AVR-987.
• OSD-4:
This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to “ON”
(
page 23) and the input mode is set to “AUTO”.
It is not displayed when the input mode is set to “ANALOG” or
“EXT. IN”.

Basic Operation

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

Channel output
Surround Mode

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT
STEREO
EXT. IN
MULTI CH IN
WIDE SCREEN
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II
DTS NEO:6
DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS SURROUND
7CH STEREO
SUPER STADIUM
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
CLASSIC CONCERT
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL

SURROUND
FRONT
SURROUND
SUB- D. COMP
CENTER
BACK
L/R
L/R
WOOFER
*1
L/R
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

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

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

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

LFE
AFDM SB CH
*2
*1 OUT

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

E
C (ON)
E
E
C (ON)
E
E
E
E
C (ON)
C (ON)
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

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

TONE
CONTROL

E
E
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)
C (0 dB)
C (NOTE1)
C (NOTE2)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)
C (0 dB)

CINEMA EQ.

E
E
E
E
E
C (OFF)
C (NOTE3)
C (NOTE4)
C (NOTE3)
C (OFF)
C (OFF)
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

MODE

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

ROOM
SIZE

EFFECT
LEVEL

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C (ON, 10)
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C (Medium) C (10)
C (Medium) C (10)
C (Medium) C (10)
C (Medium) C (10)
C (Medium) C (10)
C (Medium) C (10)
E
E
E
E

C : Adjustable
E : Not adjustable
NOTE1 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 0 dB
NOTE2 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB
NOTE3 : This parameter is available when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA”.
NOTE4 : This parameter is available when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA” or “PL”.
*1: When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.
*2: When playing Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD.

Dolby
Digital
DELAY TIME
NIGHT
mode

SUBWOOFER
ON/OFF

PRO LOGIC II/IIx MUSIC MODE
only
PANORAMA DIMENSION

E
C (OFF)
E
E
E
C (OFF)
E
E
E
E
E
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
E
E
E
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
E
C (OFF)
C (OFF) C (30 msec)
E
C (OFF)
C : Signal
E : No signal

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

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

C : Adjustable
E : Not adjustable

NEO:6
EXT. IN
MUSIC
only
MODE only

CENTER
WIDTH

CENTER
IMAGE

SW ATT

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

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

Basic Operation

2 Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals
Input signals

Button
DTS
Surround Mode

Note

ANALOG

LINEAR
PCM

*1
*1

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C

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+PL IIx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+PL IIx 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
MULTI CH IN
MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN + PLIIx CINEMA
MULTI IN + PLIIx MUSIC

*2
*1
*1

*1
*2
*1

*2
*1
4:
B:
C:
E:

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

DOLBY
DIGITAL
(2ch)

DVD-Audio
(multi ch)

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
4
C
C
C
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

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

E
E
E

4
C
C

E
E
E

DTS ES MTRX
(With Flag)

DTS
(5.1ch)

DTS
96/24

DOLBY DIGITAL EX
(With Flag)

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C

4 B
E
C
E
C
C
E
E
E

E
4 B
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

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

C
C
4 B
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

E
E
E

Mode selectable in default status
Mode fixed when AFDM is “ON”
Selectable mode
Non-selectable mode

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

DVD-AUDIO
DVD176.4/
Audio
192kHz
(2ch)

DOLBY
DIGITAL
(3, 4, 5ch)

DTS ES DSCRT
(With Flag)

Basic Operation

Button

Input signals
DTS

Surround Mode
DIRECT
DIRECT
MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PLIIx CINEMA
M DIRECT + PLIIx MUSIC
PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECT
MULTI CH PURE DIRECT
M PURE D + PLIIx CINEMA
M PURE D + PLIIx MUSIC
DSP SIMULATION
7CH STEREO
WIDE SCREEN
SUPER STADIUM
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
CLASSIC CONCERT
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL
STEREO
STEREO

Note

ANALOG

LINEAR
PCM

*2
*1

C
E
E
E

*2
*1
*3

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

DOLBY
DIGITAL
(2ch)

DVD-Audio
(multi ch)

C
E
E
E

E
C
C
C

C
E
E
E

E
C
C
C

C
E
E
E

C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E

DTS ES MTRX
(With Flag)

DTS
(5.1ch)

DTS
96/24

DOLBY DIGITAL EX
(With Flag)

C
E
E
E

C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

4 : Mode selectable in default status
C : Selectable mode
E : Non-selectable mode
NOTE :
*1: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”.
*2: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.
*3: If the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.

DVD-AUDIO
DVD176.4/
Audio
192kHz
(2ch)

DOLBY
DIGITAL
(3, 4, 5ch)

DTS ES DSCRT
(With Flag)

Basic Operation

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

Types of surround modes and their features
7CH STEREO
(NOTE 1)

This mode lets you enjoy stereo sound with 7 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.

WIDE SCREEN

This mode recreates the atmosphere of watching a movie in a theater with a large screen. In this mode, all
sources are played in the 7.1-channel mode.

SUPER STADIUM

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

ROCK ARENA

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

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.

CLASSIC CONCERT

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

MONO MOVIE
(NOTE 2)

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

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.

Basic Operation

DSP
SIMULATION

Basic Operation

ENTER

SURROUND
PARAMETER

Selecting the DSP surround simulation

1 Press [DSP SIMULATION].
7CH STEREO

SUPER STADIUM

VIRTUAL

ROCK ARENA

MATRIX

JAZZ CLUB

VIDEO GAME

<7CH STEREO>
DHFG

WIDE SCREEN

MONO MOVIE

2 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.

Press D H to select the item, then press F G to
3 set.
EFFECT: (WIDE SCREEN mode only)
Effect signals with the multi-surround speaker effects are
played. When set to “OFF”, the SL/ SR channels are played
from the SBL/ SBR channels, respectively.

ENTER

DHFG

DSP SIMULATION
SURROUND
PARAMETER
ENTER

LEVEL: (WIDE SCREEN mode only)
Adjust the strength of effect signals “1” to “15”.
SB CH OUT
• ON:
Surround back channel played.
• OFF:
Surround back channel not played.
This operation can also be performed using .
ROOM SIZE:
Adjust the imaginary size of the recreated sound field space.
(Does not express size of room in which played.)
There are 5 parameters: “small”, “med.s”, “medium”,
“med.l” and “large”.

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

DELAY TIME: (MATRIX mode only)
Adjust the delay time between “0 ms” and “300 ms”.

4 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

CLASSIC CONCERT

The 7CH STEREO mode can be selected directly by
pressing <7CH STEREO>.

DHFG

EFFECT LEVEL:
Adjust the strength of the surround effect.

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

Basic Operation

CH SEL/
ENTER

SURROUND
PARAMETER

Setting the tone control
Adjust the bass and treble to suit your tastes.

2 Adjusting the tone

1 Press SURROUND PARAMETER.
2 Press D H to select “TONE”, then press F.
In the direct mode, “TONE” cannot be selected.

DHFG

[SHIFT]

[CHANNEL]

3 Press G to select “OFF”.
D H to select “Bass” or “Treble”, then press
4 Press
F G to set the level.
Can be adjusted within the range of –6 dB to +6 dB.

5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
1
2

[TUNER]

3
[TUNING]
[MODE]
[BAND]
[MEMORY]
DHFG

Either press or set “Tone Defeat”
to “ON” at step 3 in “Adjusting the tone”.

Adjusting the speaker volume

1 Press CH SEL/ENTER.
“SB” when surround back
speaker set to “1spkr”.
Not
displayed
when
“None” set.

D H or CH SEL/ENTER to select the
2 Press
speaker.
The settable speaker switches each time this button is
pressed.

3 Press F G to adjust the volume.
Can be adjusted within the range of –12 dB to +12 dB.

DHFG
CH SEL/ENTER

2 When you do not want to adjust the tone

SURROUND
PARAMETER
ENTER

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

Basic Operation

Using the fader function
With this function, the volume of all the front side speakers or all
the rear side speakers can be adjusted (attenuated) at once.

1 Press CH SEL/ENTER.
2 Press D H or CH SEL/ENTER to select “Fader”.
F to attenuate the volume of all the front
3 Press
side speakers, G to attenuate the volume of all the
rear side speakers.
The fader function does not affect the subwoofer.
It is possible to adjust so that the volume of the speaker
whose volume is the lowest is –12 dB.

Listening to the radio

Preset memory

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

Auto tuning

memory.

Either turn or press [TUNER] to
1 select
“TUNER”.
2 Press [MEMORY].
[SHIFT] to select the desired memory block
2 Press [BAND] to select “AM”, “FM” or “XM”. 3 (APressto G).
When listening to the XM Satellite Radio (

page 36, 37).

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

Press [CHANNEL] to select the desired preset
4 channel
(1 to 8).

4 Press [TUNING].

5 Press [MEMORY] again.

• The “AUTO” indicator lights.

• Store the station in the preset memory.

• Automatic searching begins.

the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning”
1 Use
operation to tune in the station to be preset in the

3
• If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the
“Manual tuning” operation.

Manual tuning
Either turn or press [TUNER] to
1 select
“TUNER”.

2 Press [BAND] to select “AM”, “FM” or “XM”.
When listening to the XM Satellite Radio (

page 36, 37).

3 Press [MODE] to set the manual tuning mode.
Check that the display’s “AUTO” indicator turns off.

4 Press [TUNING] to tune in the desired station.
The frequency changes continuously when the button is
held in.

• When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are
received in monaural and the “STEREO” indicator turns off.

• 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].

Basic Operation

Checking the preset stations

Press [ON SCREEN] repeatedly until the “Tuner
Preset Stations” screen appears on the OSD.

XM Satellite Radio
AVR-987 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM
Satellite Radio® by connecting to the XM Connect-and-PlayTM
(sold separately) and subscribing the XM service.

2 Introducing XM Satellite Radio

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

DHFG

Recalling preset stations
[SHIFT]

[CHANNEL]

2 Main unit

1 Press .
and select the desired preset
2 Turn
channel.
2 Remote control unit

1 Press [SHIFT] to select the memory block.
[CHANNEL] to select the desired preset
2 Press
channel.

DHFG
[ON SCREEN]

[TUNER]

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

Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at
www.xmradio.com or by calling XM’s Listener Care at (800) 9672346.
Customers should have their Radio ID and credit card ready. The
Radio ID can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio.

2 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 basic monthly subscription sold
separately. Premium Channel available at additional monthly
cost.
Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a onetime activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer
only.
All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions
subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com.
Only available in the 48 contiguous United States. ©2005 XM
Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.

[TUNING]
[BAND]

2 How to Subscribe

Basic Operation

Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID

Either turn or press [TUNER] to
select “TUNER”.

2 Press [BAND] to select “XM”.
3 Press until “SIGNAL” is displayed.

• The display changes as shown below according to the
receiving condition.

Display

Condition

GOOD

Signal strength is good

MARGINAL

Signal strength is marginal

WEAK

Signal strength is poor

Loss of the signal

the

RADIO

2 Press [BAND] to select “XM”.

Channel number
XM040

DeepTrks

Channel name
Song title/Artist name

The channel changes continuously when you press and hold
[TUNING].
When the artist name and song title are received, they are
displayed.

until
Category search
channel

1 Press F G in the XM mode.

• The current category name is displayed.

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

Either turn or press [TUNER] to
select “TUNER”.

3 Press [TUNING] to reach the desired channel.

the
antenna
location
4 Adjust
“SIGNAL:GOOD” is displayed.

until
5 Press
(ex.XM001) is displayed.

Channel selection

XM040
DeepTrks
CATEGORY SEARCH

Radio ID
XM040
CAT:

DeepTrks
Rock

Channel Category

F G to select the category, and press D H
2 Press
to select the channel within the selected category.

• “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 .
• The XM Satellite Radio channels can be preset in the same way
as AM/FM band (
page 35).

Advanced Operation

NIGHT

ENTER

Advanced Operation
Night mode
The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources.
The dialogues are easier to hear at night and when listening with
the volume low.

Press NIGHT.

Combining the currently playing sound with
the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)
Press

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